Mills County Board Adopts Appointments And Road Review
After two days in session the Mills County Board adjourned until Monday while inspecting the Deitchler road matter. A. P. Travis was reelected steward of the poor farm at 800 dollars monthly. E. Bogart named supervisor and Wm. H. Brooks kept as janitor and overseer with 20 dollars monthly. Medical practice for paupers awarded to Whitnall, Scott, Moore, Lyon and others across Deer Creek, Indian Creek, Anderson, Silver Creek, White Cloud, Rawles, Glenwood, Oak, Center, Platteville, and St Mary townships at annual sums from 44 to 190 dollars. Grain cars scarce. local buyers report only a few cars in weeks. New teachers include Sap, Moore, and Nackett with local school openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Township
Deitchler
A. P. Travis
E. 5. Bogart
Wm. H. Brooks
J. S. Vaughn
Court House
Glenwood City
Mills County
W. BR. Whitnall
Hastings
East End
Deer Creek
Indian Creek
Anderson Township
Hallett
Emerson
York
Neb
J. BR. Scott
Malvern
Silver Creek
White Cloud
Rawles Township
BR. A
An Aristocratic Tramp Play Invades Glenwood
The sensational comedy drama An Aristocratic Tramp heads to Glenwood next Wednesday January 10. The production boasts an exciting automobile race and explosion, a realistic railroad scene, lavish equipment and splendid novelty. The cast is praised as excellent and the story is built on heart interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Tts
Additions to the population in Mills County
Dr Plimpton lists about six births including Dee a 26 Boy with Chas Stivers north of Glenwood Dee a 2T Girl Gwen McCreary Glenwood Dee 28 Girl D H Moses Hillsdale Deu 28 Boy Arch Maxwell Glenwood Dec 30 Boy Ben Pratt Pacific Junction and Jan ? Girl Fred Boyle north of Glenwood Read the twice a week Tribune for all Mills county news.
Keg Creek Ditch Bids Sought for Glenwood Project
Surveyor Seth Dean prepared specs for the Keg Creek ditch. The County Board authorized sealed bids due by noon February 6 at Glenwood auditor's office. Bids open at 2 PM the same day for seven sections totaling 10 900 feet. Sections vary 1600 or 1900 feet with monthly completion deadlines from June to December. Excavation totals 72 453 cubic yards. Ditch width 12 feet bottom 22 feet top average depth 10 feet.
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Seth Dean
Glenwood
County Board
Agan
Livers Red Bridge
Choate Farm
School Case Appealed In Glenwood District
The Glenwood Independent District appeals a judge’s injunction barring the school secretary from including certain children in the 1905 census. Attorneys General Stone and Woodruff lead the effort. A prior restraint on county school fund apportionment also faces appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Independent District
General Stone
BE. B. Woodruff
Wheeler
Whesler
Agan
Supreme Court
Woman Tracks Wolf Near Home in Rawles Township
Mrs. Homer Kier of Rawles township spotted a wolf wandering down the road near her home on Tuesday. She retrieved a shotgun and pursued the animal across her fields in an effort to shoot it, but the wolf kept out of range and she eventually gave up the chase.
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Homer Kier
Rawles Township
Assault Frays Tabor Student In Park At Night
Ralph Pierce, a Tabor college student, was struck in the head while walking in a public park a few evenings ago. The attacker and weapon remain unknown. Dr. McKitrick assessed the injury as a hard blow from a solid instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pierce
Tabor College
Tabor
Mr. Pierce
Dr. McKitrick
Des Moines trip planned by Mills County lawmakers
Senator Shirley Gililland of Glenwood and Representative A. B. Washburn of Hastings head to Des Moines this week to be ready for the Town legislature which starts next Monday. Gilliland departs Priday on No. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Shirley Gililland
Glenwood
A. B. Washburn
Hastings
Des Moines
Mr. Gilliland
Priday
Creditors Protest Barnes Bankruptcy Discharge in Malvern
Creditors from Malvern protested attorney Dan Whitfield who filed a discharge protest before Referee French in Red Oak. The case concerns J. W. Barnes a Hastings area farmer seeking relief under bankruptcy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Whitfield
Malvern
Red Oak
French
J. W. Barnes
Hastings
Barnes
Caught in Cupid's Coils Two Iowa Couples Wed
Will Mass and Miss Maggie Hopp, prominent residents north of Silver City, wed Tuesday in Council Bluffs by Justice Field. Samuel Kennedy of Malvern and Miss Ethel Eggleston of Vinton married Wednesday at the Glenwood Methodist parsonage with Rev Ward officiating. Groom 40, bride 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Mass
Maggie Hopp
Silver City
Council Bluffs
Justice Field
Samuel Kennedy
Malvern
Ethel Eggleston
Vinton
Glenwood
Ward
New Lodge Officers Listed for Degree of Honor 1906
The Degree of Honor Lodge announces 1906 officers including Catherine Rishell as C of Honor Laura Ward as 3 C of Honor Libbie Bler as Lady of Honor Elva Dean as Chief of Ceremonies B W Crewdson as ce eee Recorder J L Valentina as Receiver Catherine Rishell as Financier Hattie Sales as Sister Usher Bell Mason as Inside Watch Edgar Rishell as Outside Watch and more details on duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Rishell
Laura Ward
Libbie Bler
Lady of Honor
Elva Dean
B. W. Crewdson
Ce. Eee
Recorder
J. L. Valentina
Hattie Sales
Usher Bell Mason
Edgar Rishell
Glenwood K P's to Entertain Knights of Pythias
Glenwood K P s plan a big night next Tuesday with about 250 invitations sent to K P members from nearby lodges. Grand Chancellor J W Hunter of Newton, Supreme Representative B I Salinger of Carroll, and Rathbone Sisters chief attend. Open session, possible Rathbone Sisters lodge formation, followed by refreshments and a social dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Glenwood
K. P
J. W. Hunter
Newton
B. I. Salinger
Carroll
Rathbone Sisters
John Shafer Denies Domestic Violence Claims in Divorce Plea
John Shafer of Mineola refutes allegations in his wife’s divorce petition described in the Tribune. He asserts he never struck a woman and admits marital strife, noting he may address further denials at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shafer
Mineola
Serious Condition of Mrs George Phelps at W C A Hospital
Mrs George Phelps of Center township was taken to W C A hospital in Council Bluffs this week and underwent an operation by Dr Hanchett with Dr Plimpton assisting. The operation was described as quite successful but her condition turned critical and officials feared she might not survive the night. By Thursday afternoon her condition remained very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Phelps
Center Township
Council Bluffs
Hanchett
Plimpton
Mineola News Bits From Chicago to Mineola
Ferdinand Nipp visits Chicago on extended business, New Years service held at church, Henry Detler listed sick with threatened appendicitis. German school led by lev Kartz resumes with 12 scholars. John Cherney of North Bend, Nebraska reviews Cherney & Watson affairs. Joyful birth reported for Andrew Kisselring family. Grandpa Henry Hamner amused. Julius Kiersuh accused of striking an Irishman’s carriage. caution advised with nationalities. Administrators trip to Chicago to locate Ernst Roche’s children. two sons reside in Wisconsin. Council Bluffs independent company launches this week, 1700 phones. Mineola system adds 106 phones, Willie Teake the local operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Nipp
Chicago
Henry Detler
Lev Kartz
John Cherney
North Bend
Neb
Cherney & Watson
Council Blufis
Mineola
Willie
Teake
Doings of the Death Angel Obituary of Asbury Baker
Rev J H Stark records the obituary of Asbury Baker born near Frankfort Kentucky April 8 1820 who died December 30 1905 aged 85 years 8 months 22 days He joined the Church of Christ at 18 and married Helena Anderson March 12 1840 in Glenwood since 1856 He left a quiet Christian life and spoke of being ready to go Funeral was held at the residence and he was buried in the silent city of the dead in humid quiet soil awaiting the resurrection of the just
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J. H. Stark
Asbury Baker
Frankfort
Kentucky
Fife
Church of Christ
Helena Anderson
Glenwood
Baker
Street dispute ends with vote on land as city street
County Surveyor Dean found that land west of the schoolhouse, labeled a street, actually belongs largely to the school district. The school board and city council clashed as Janitor Hammonds began fencing the area. The conflict is resolved by a public vote at the next school election on whether the city should buy the land and convert it into a street. The present width is about twenty feet.
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Silver City Times
Dean
Hammonds
Uniformity of Certificates at State Teachers Meeting
Des Moines last week hosted a state teachers meeting where county superintendents pushed for uniform standards. By a decisive vote they urged a bill to the legislature to provide partial state examinations for teachers to ensure consistency across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Moore
Des Moines
New Trial Granted in Telegraph Suit Over Telegram Delivery
Judge Wheeler this week granted a new trial to Western Union Telegraph Company in the case brought by John L. Piburn of Malvern. Piburn won a judgment for about $600 for alleged failure to properly deliver a telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Western Union Telegraph Company
John L. Piburn
Malvern
Silver City News Roundup Spans Local Appointments and Shipments
Frank Wargitt returns from Shales Neb and December cargo shipments report 40 tars of stock from Silver City mainly cabbie. Rey J. Moser opens special meetings at East Liberty through Sunday. Ail and Mrs O Yarrington move to Henderson. Mrs J R Lawson visits from Norwich. Whaley family guests at Joe Maurath home. Walker and Sadie Reeve visit Griswold. Skewitt family travels to Kansas City for health consult. Five cars of cattle shipped to Van Kirk Lieber Vangan Swarts Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wargitt
Shales
Neb
Silver City
J R Lawson
Norwich
Landon
Whaley
Curtie
Council Blunts
Joe Maurath
WR Walker
Sadie Reeve
Griswold
JT Skewitt
Ralph
Kansas City
WH van Kirk
Richard Lieber
J G Vanagan
Swarts & Jackson
Col Forney Seeks Damages Over Lake Forney Drainage Threat
Col Frank Forney files suit in Fremont county seeking 7000 dollars in damages against Mills and Fremont counties promoters of a drainage ditch for Lake Waubonsie. He argues the project will cut Lake Forney off from water, turn it into a stagnant mud hole, harm health, ruin his resort and income, and asks to exclude Lake Forney from the drainage district and have the promoters pay compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Forney
Bartlett
Frank Forney
Mills
Fremont
Waubonsie
Fremont County
Sidney Herald
Torrey
Iowa
Mgr. Forney
Walconsie Creek
Obta Star Brings Skunks to Town Near Treynor
Obta Star arrived in town Thursday with nine skunks captured with companions under Mrs Bruning s old house. There were ten animals but one escaped. QC I Turner skinned the critters and rendered the lard. Otto says odor forced a pause then the group lit Speckled Brout cigars and resumed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Treynor Record
Compliments of the Season from Glenwood Lights
The Glenwood Electric Light and Power Company extends thanks to Glenwood residents for harmonious cooperation in the past. Wishing a happy New Year to all who enjoy the company’s light and to those who love Nelit. J. A. Bonrven La Nnaur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Electric Light and Power Company
Glenwood
Nelit
Glenwoon Electric Light and Power Company
J. A. Bonrven la
Special Millinery Sale Opens This Week in L A Stillwagon
L A Stillwagon announces a two week Special Sale in the millinery department starting today. Hats priced at ten dollars are five dollars, seven dollars hats are three fifty, five dollar hats two fifty, three dollar hats one fifty, two dollar hats one, and one dollar hats need only fifty cents. A golden opportunity to purchase new millinery cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Stillwagon
Night Operator Saves Trains From Collision Near Malvern
Fred Smith at the Burlington depot in Malvern telegraphed and signaled two fast Wabash freight trains merging toward the Malvern crossing. His timely actions halted No. 91 and the approaching No. 92, preventing a mass derailment and protecting life and property. A Brunswick dispatcher and Shenandoah operator shared blame for the near miss, amid a theft incident on the same line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Burlington
Malvern
Fred
Wabash
Brunswick
Smith
Council Bluffs
Shenandoah
Creston
Pacific
Junction
No. 91
No. 92
Silver Creek
Telegraph Service Expands to Council Bluffs and Mineola
The Mills County Telephone Company is linked with the Independent company at Council Bluffs, with Mineola as part of the network. Rates are 20 cents to Gunnell Bluffs and 10 cents for Mineola party calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Telephone Company
Council Bluffs
Mineola
Gunnell Bluffs
Red Tag Trees from Phoenix Nursery in Bloomington
The Phoenix Nursery Co of Bloomington Illinois marks every tree with a red tag and black letters Red Tag Trees to deter unscrupulous dealers who misrepresent stock as Phoenix. The firm sells through its own agents to planters and agents in this locality, paying weekly.
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Phoenix Nursery Co
Bloomington
Tribune
Rees
Phoenix Nursery
Phoenix
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B. Barnes
Salyers & Co
Strahan
Sapb
Moore
Cupida
Carl Lincoln
Pacific Junction
Evernham
Lester Nackett
Shady Grove
A. JL. Blakely
All
Keg Creek
Genwood
Cupid
Glenwood K. P’s
Andrew Kisselring
Ienry Hamner
Julius Kiersuh
Ife
M Plammant
Ernst Roche
Wisconsin
Rey J. Moser
East Liberty Durch
ME Efulfaker
Bert
Conrcil Blairs
JL Smith
Centerville
Aly
Mrs O . Yarrington
Henderson
Col. Forney
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