Newsy Letter From Busy Town
A busy town notes crop and cattle movement with seed handling by E A Brown and Parsons from near Villisca. Farmers struggle to raise hay, buying feed from a distance, as seven carloads of cattle head to Chicago. Old ewe prices hit a season high at $5.10, Parker & Co. shipping to Omaha. Ernest Darnell returns from Canada for a relatives visit, while local visits and lodge plans fill the week. A charity market day funded a church piano, and Christian Endeavorers oversee ice, concerts, and a winter program with the Empire Orchestra replacing the billed Carmen group due to weather. Miss Maud Wilkinson heads to Macedonia by Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
E.’. A. Brown
Villisca
W. J
George Rew
Chicago
Parker & Co
James Carse
Wiliam Carse
Winnipeg
Canada
J. G. Goss
Greig
James Simmonds
Farm Creek
Simmonds
Ida Wilson
Carmen
Empire Orchestra Co
New York
Darwin Goss
Maud Wilkinson
Macedonia
Progressive White Cloud farmers fatten Polled Angus herd
M. T. Davis and son George Davis, leading White Cloud township farmers, are fattening a large group of Polled Angus steers this winter. They recently returned from Sioux City with another load of cattle and a substantial supply of feed to winter them, expecting to feed them through next summer. The Polled Angus breed is growing popular among stock feeders for its uniform color and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Davis
George Davis
White Cloud Township
Sioux City
Invents Automobile Device by L L Richardson of Balfour
L L Richardson of Balfour recently invented an automobile device. The prototype aims to improve vehicle efficiency and safety, showcasing innovation in local engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Richardson
Balfour
Gasoline Vent Valve Patent Aimed At Safety
A vent valve or automatic air feed for gasoline tanks to engine connections is described. It stops gasoline leakage when not in use and reduces evaporation during operation, lowering fire risk after accidents. Richard son applied for a patent after practical use and plans immediate manufacture once protected.
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Richardson
Mills County Farmers Form Mutual Protective Association
In Mills County a Tribune visit notes the Mills County Mutual Protective Association, started in 1905 by west end farmers, inspired by a Pottawattamie group, with small yearly dues. A thief stole H. S. Eby’s horse. a $100 reward was posted and a long hunt followed, ending near a Dakota line reservation. Despite expense, no capture. county officials offer limited aid. Pottawattamie’s countywide group has over a thousand dollars and no assessments. The piece urges Mills County to organize similarly for broad protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Mutual Protective Association
Tribune
West End
Mills County
Pottawattamie
Eby
Nebraska
Dakota Line
Pottawattamie County
Stipe and Stone Marry in Wichita Falls Hit Des Moines Move
William F. Stipe Page county representative and speaker candidate wed quietly to Miss Mabel Stone at her Wichita Falls home. The couple immediately traveled to Des Moines. Stone formerly resided in Clarinda.
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William F. Stipe
Page County
Miss Mabel Stone
Wichita Falls
Texas
Des Moines
Miss Stone
Clarinda
Fire damages clothing stock at Miller and Phipps
An early morning fire at Miller and Phipps clothing house was discovered by Mr Phipps and a clerk. They fought the blaze in a defective flue between their store and Swope furniture house before summoning the fire department. The team quickly controlled the fire, but substantial water damage occurred. The firm reportedly has full insurance on their stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Phipps
Miller & Phipps Clothing House
Snow arrives to save local winter wheat
Wheat farmers report belated snow cooled drought fears and spared the winter crop. Generational anxiety surrounds the fate of Ogpid as observers note improving conditions with moisture returning to the fields.
Birthday Observed By Dorcas Club In Malvern
Mrs. Henry Robbins marked her birthday with a visit by the Daughters of Dorcas, about thirty attendees sharing refreshments and presenting a remembrance. A new daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van Horn at Peaceville on Monday January 6. Richard Hammond, now a great grandfather, left for Haxtum to hunt. Mourners include Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dalrymple over infant Susan Hattie who died after a brief illness. Wallace Donner visits North Dakota to see his sister Robb, hospitalized for another operation. Alfred Bellwood and family moved into town. The H. S. GC women’s club elected officers for the year: Mrs. Pearl Kline president, Mrs. Lucy Wilson vice president, Mrs. Cora Richardson, Mrs. Gertrude Good, Miss Isabel Wolfe secretary, Edna Cunningham treasurer, Lulu Kline assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Robbins
Dorcas
Robbins
Paul van Horn
Peaceville
Richard Hammond
Haxtum
Colorado
Charley
Lewis Dalrymple
Susan Hattie
Wallace Donner
Oakes
North Dakota
Robb
Harry Smith
Blanche
Tabor
Miller
Thurman
G. W. Conrad
Alfred Bellwood
Merwin
J. M. Ware
H. 8
Women’s Club
Malvern
Pearl Kline
Lucy Wilson
Cora Richardson
Gertrude Good
Isabel Wolfe
Edna Cunningham
Lulu Kline
Ths
Burgoin sheep finish tops market and local calamities
Wm Burgoin bought 660 lambs after hog cholera hit his hogs and sold two loads in under 90 days at 7.30 and 8.35 per hundred, nearly the top South Omaha prices. Ava Lewis, 7, died of diphtheria prompting community sympathy. A Van Kirk farm house burned after a wood pile fire, saved with furniture intact. John Rook trapped a horned rabbit in a corn field before releasing it. it had four horns over an inch long.
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Times
Wm. Burgoin
South
Omaha
Ava
Grant Lewis
Council Blutts
East Liberty
van Kirk
Raymond Long
Train Strikes Wagon At Main Street Crossing
A Burlington train struck a wagon at the Main Street crossing. The wagon was badly damaged and Mr Lookabinl escaped miraculously. Frank M’Gee, formerly of Glenwood now in Council Bluffs, was arrested for receiving stolen property. Detectives searched the M’Bee residence at 10 Eighteenth Ave and recovered many items believed tied to multiple thefts. M’Bee remains held as investigators continue the case.
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Burlington
Main Street
Lookabinl
Frank M’gee
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
M’bee
Eighteenth Ave
Tabor Topics and Local Notes from Beacon
Funeral services for Mr. Knight at East Liberty church near Malvern were interrupted when the hearse and team jogged away. Fred and Ray Weatherhead represented Tabor at an Omaha Gun Club shoot, taking six prizes. Sam Shaw and wife closed a Line Street property deal with Chas. Havener. Don Nichols killed a large gray wolf in Barnes field. Albert Crocker of Sulton, Missouri, visiting. Dr. Gidley, state veterinarian, offers stock inspections for emigrant shipments. Spring moves advised to consult him.
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Beacon
Knight
East Liberty Church
Malvern
Tabor
Fred
Ray Weatherhead
Omaha
Ray
Lig Sults
Sam Shaw
Glenwood
Chas
Havener
Line Street
Don Nichols
Barnes Field
Albert Crocker
Sulton Missouri
Mrs. R. Crocker
Hastings Births and Local Happenings Chronicle
Hastings reports include a baby boy born weighing eleven pounds to Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway, Misses Helen and Effie Wilson returning from Indianola, and Mrs. Herbert Barnes visiting Mrs. J. A. Hatfield. Emerson attendees joined revival meetings by bob sled, I. O. O. F. officers installed with B. J. Lockabill as Noble Grand, Pearl Carey in charge as district deputy, and W. H. Lewis guests with Mrs. H. V. Lewis at Council Bluffs. New daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Hosmer Parker announced. H. B. Sandeman improving from blood poisoning. K of P lodge officers installed, Earl Saar visiting from Henderson, Sheriff Bushnell in town, Indian Creek township selects GC. H. Baxter as assessor for two years. Revival services at the Methodist church continue with Rev. M. A. Gable aided by Rev. W. A. Morgan. business houses to close at 7:30 PM during meetings. Burling ton railway settlement with Jake Lookabill confirmed following prior vehicle incident.
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Id Hathaway
Helen
Effie Wilson
Indianola
Herbert Barnes
J. A. Hatfield
Emerson
I. O, O. F. Lodge
B. J. Lockabill
N. Gj
E. A. Crouse
W. G
H. B. Rea
R. H. McFarland
Pearl Carey
W. H. Lewis
H. V. Lewis
Council Bluffs
Hosmer Parker
H. B. Sandeman
Plodge
Earl Saar
Henderson
Sheriff Bushnell
Township Board of
Indian Creek
GC. H. Baxter
Hastings
Glenwood
Methodist Church
M. A. Gable
W. A. Morgan
Committees Busy Preparing Malvern Short Course
Committees have become active preparing for the Malvern short course February 3 to 8. Premiums are being donated and more prizes arranged. The premium list will be ready soon. Committees include Advertising Domestic Science Stock Judging Gorn Judging Contest and Exhibit Entertainment Executive and Finance with named chairs and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
L. R. Co‘mer
L. A. Talbot
J. F. Summers
J. W. Wearin
G. C. Rinehart
Florence Durbin
Leslie Richardson
Bernice M. Lee
Chas. H.summers
C. B. Hilton
George HW. White
Arryl Hilton
Claude Wilson
Haz Beattie
L. W. Miller
Local Auto Firm Change Hands in Malvern
George Salyers and Company have taken possession of the Robbins Auto Company of Malvern, continuing the same management. Earl Kiddoo, formerly of Glenwood, remains with the new firm and has proven a capable auto machinist during his months with Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Tribune Seeks Advance Payment From Subscribers
The Tribune informs subscribers that a new government postal ruling requires advance payment. It asks those in arrears to pay promptly to cover subscriptions in advance and reduce billing work, promising to improve service.
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Government Postal Department
The
Tribune
Burns Cause Child's Death at Imogene
Little Howard Hambsch an 18 months old son of Mr and Mrs Amor Hambsch residing southwest of Strajan died after severe burns suffered when kerosene spilled on his clothing while his mother was in another room. He died about 2 30 p m after enduring great agony. Funeral held Friday morning at Imogene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hambsch
Amor Hambsch
Stra Jhan
Imogene
Long Live the Mills County Tribune Endorsed by Former Resident
B M Boyd of Merrill Iowa renews his Tribune subscription calling Mills County visits valuable for news from friends and citizens in Queen Mills, praising the paper and its regular coverage.
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The
Tribune
B. M. Boyd
Merrill
Iowa
Mills County
Queen Mills
East End Items Of Interest Highlights Local Events
The column lists varied East End happenings from lectures and business hours to travel and visits. Notable items include Dunkel's lecture success, shops closing at 6 PM except Saturdays, and several residents traveling to Cleveland, Red Oak, Omaha, Fairfield, and Toronto for work, visits, or revival meetings. Community notices cover lodge instruction, W M C installation, a funeral service, and a banquet. Local temp drop boosts business activity.
Hay Shipment Totals From Glenwood and Nearby
Hay dealer Jack Sage reports buying and shipping ten cars of alfalfa hay this winter. Purchases included two from Glenwood, four from the Junction, two from Folgom, one from Haymes, and one from Bartlett. Prices ranged from ten to thirteen dollars per ton, and purchases continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sage
Glenwood
Junction
Folgom
Haymes
Bartlett
Alalfalfa
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Malvern, Tabor and
Silver City
Frank M’bee
Tabor Topics
Gidley
Porrest R. Chantry
Wm. Kneeland
J. W. McNulty
W. G. Clark
N. M. Chambers
W. P. Wortman
C. B. Christy
J. A. Pursgons
Marion Black
Ruth Kneeland
G. 8. Wacrett
H. Summers
Auto Company
Amos Hambsch
Strahan
East End
Emersonites
Dunkel
Ethel McFaden
Cleveland
Ohio
Illiam College
O. R. Patrick
Red Oak
H. B. Bridges
Clarence Haines
Myron Ship
Ben Fields
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Will DeHart
Norfolk
Wm. de Hart
Tom Douglas
M. B
Mark Waton
Clear Water
Woodman Hall
Luella Gilmore
Mary McGill
Sadie Snodgrass
Artie Smith
Clara Dunn
Retta Edie
Hattie McCarty
Ida Steen
Blanche Snodgrass
Addie Brown
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