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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

5

Fiddlers Contest Charms Glenwood Audiences

Ten contestants performed at the Glenwood Fiddlers Contest held January 19 at the Stex Theatre. Prizes went to Robert Bliss Randolph first H S Griffiths Glenwood second Edward Crawford Bartlett third. notable acts included Ja beg Jollyboy and Madame Pattinus from the Isle of Man. The crowd enjoyed an impromptu cotillion led by Al Miller, with proceeds totaling over seventy five dollars and donations from patrons.

Stex Theatre Glenwood Isle of Man Madame Pattinus al Miller Miller Robert Bliss Randolph H. 8 Griffits Edward Crawford Bartlett Geo Livengood Pacific Junction James McGee Gus Seeger Jack McDaniels Ithoudes James Jollyboy Charry Hubbell

Surprise Visit Honors 20th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. George Edmonds of south Havel street were surprised on Wednesday night January 14 when nearly a score of neighbors dropped in for a visit. They chose the date of the 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Widiands to mark the gathering. Neighbors brought gifts to add cheer to the occasion and a china keepsake was mentioned. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Low Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wright and son, Mr. and Mrs. Will Byers and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edmonds and children, Miss Lucile Kinnoyer, and Paul Snuffin.

George Edmonds South Havel Street Low Dunn Ed Wright Will Byers Roy Craig Charles Wright Arthur Edmonds Lucile Kinnoyer Paul Snuffin

Dividends on Farm Loans in Mills County

T Q Records of the Federal Land Bank in Mills County shows a dividend check for 825.87 as Dividend No 3. Dividends equal five percent of loan amounts, distributed pro rata among borrowers. Mills County loans total nearly 390000.

T. Q Federal Land Bank Mills County

Glenwood hosts trio to plan district O F convention

Vice Presidents J W Wedmore B J Barber and Mrs Fred Fair were chosen to represent Glenwood Encampment 1 Glenwood Subordinate 1 O F and Glenwood Rebekah lodge to meet in Shenandoah to form a program and set a date for the District 1 G O F convention Mrs B T Younker will accompany Mrs Fair to Shenandoah The group will travel today and Shenandoah was selected as 1936 convention site in Villisca last year.

J. W. Wedmore Glenwood B. J. Barber Fred Fair B. T. Younker Glenwood Rebekah Air Shenandoah Villisca

Masonry School of Instruction in Glenwood Held

Members of the Blue Lodge of Masonry in Glenwood and nearby towns received distinction in unwritten work this week at the Masonic Hall in Glenwood. Fred H. Nolte of Stuart Iowa conducted the school here Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday as district lecturer. Three sessions daily forenoon afternoon and evening.

Glenwood Masonic Hall Genwood Fred H. Nolte Stuart. la My. Nolte

Installation of Glenwood Odd Fellows Lodges Feb 19

The joint installation of the seven lodges in Glenwood will occur Monday night January 19 replacing the earlier plan for January 20. The Encampment Subordinate and Rebekah branches combine for the work. All Odd Fellows and families are invited with refreshments and social time after the ceremonies.

Glenwood Rebekah Odd Fellows

Neighbors honor Mr and Mrs Hunter with birthday shower

A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the Hunters residence last Thursday night for Mrs. Hunter's birthday. About two dozen neighbors and friends attended for games music and refreshments.

W. D. Hunter

Foreman Suffers Leg Injury in Locust Street Accident

On Wednesday forenoon a drainage ditch accident on Locust street injured foreman Paul. A plank gave way while he stood in the ditch, a plank fell on him, and he received medical aid. In the afternoon he was taken to Omaha for further care.

Locust Street Ony Paul

SCHEDULES SET FOR 1920 COUNTY ASSESSMENTS

Assessors at a recent meeting adjusted 1920 schedules lowering prices for horses and related stock, raising rates for cattle and dairy animals, and cutting vehicle values. Prices for corn and oats shifted and wheat dropped to 1.80 per bushel. a long list of local officials and townships attended.

Monnday Wis A. P Phillips Henderson Township Mark Swarts Ingraham Township W. H. Burrows Silver City George 'I. Reasoner Oak Township W. GC Vinton Plattville Township M. K. Moore Pacific Tunction Claude F. Barns Tedian Creek J. H. Baxter Hastings G. %. Garr Emerson Harry Piburn White Cloud Township Rawles Township J. Mawher Tabor L. K. Haynie Lyons Township

Aged Pioneer Alice Summers Chantry Dies in Omaha

Mrs. Alice Summers Chantry wife of Mark A. Chantry dies at home in Omaha from gas asphyxiation. He found her unconscious when returning from Benson. funeral held in Malvern. Born near Malvern, she was about 62, long tied to local farms and rail work. family planning Californian trip canceled. Alfred John Harmer, Glenwood pioneer, dies aged 86 in Mills County Iowa after long illness. survived by wife Nancy and large family. funeral in Glenwood with rites. Rev S. B. Neilson, former Glenwood pastor, dies in Denver after operation.

A. J. Harmer Glenwood County Denver M. A. Chantry Maryet Tabor Alice Summers Chantry Mark A. Chantry Omaha the World-Herald M Chantry Chantry Benson Pinckney Street Labor Labor Northern Railroad Ford Motdy Company Malvern Alfred John Harmer Mills County Bop Mr. Harmer Lancaster County Penn Winbonsie Sarah Frances Wolf William Kathryn Post Angel of Death Taok Nancy Calvert Premont County Charles Tie Kathryn Ost Stretton Neb Dear Farmer Paettie Junelion Fbergia Wilson Taccific Junctions Mar Jones James Hatriot Sedgwick Cato Chloe Margin Pre Junction John Harner Jones Thomas Yang 8. B. Neilson Congregational Church

Public Sale Notices Near Glenwood and Hastings

Several farmers announce upcoming public auctions around Glenwood and Hastings with dates in January and February. J DeWeese near Glenwood sells horses cattle hogs hay implements January 22. Ernest DeLashmutt west of Glenwood near Pacific Junction sells horses mules cows hogs chickens implements January 21. Major Hall south of Pacific Junction holds sale February 21. Charles Anderson near Hastings sells horses logs hay grain implements January 21. Miller hosts sale 44 miles south of Glenwood on Tuesday Me by uurya 1910.4. MM Miller.

J. DeWeese Glenwood Ernest DeLashmutt Pacific Junction Major Hall Charles Anderson Hastings Atony Farm Miller

Ten Men Granted Pardon By Governor

Ten men whose names are withheld were pardoned on Christmas by the governor on the recommendation of the state board of parole. They were prisoners at Anulosa and Fort Madison and had each been on parole for one year. The new order lifts confinement within the state, though the board grants no immunity until jobs are secured. State workers help place them, keeping the record hidden from fellow workers. In Waterloo a factory employs six expert machinists who are working under assumed names.

State Board of Parole Anulosa Arl Madison Board of Parole State Board Waterloo

Girl Tops Local Intelligence Test In Algona Schools

An Algona test shows boys averaging 62 percent, girls 47 percent. Nellie Knoll, a girl, achieved the top score with 83.5 percent while town pupils outscored country peers. Similar nationwide tests are being given in high schools.

Algona Nellie Knoll

January 14 wedding notices from Glenwood area

The Jan 14 social notes report several weddings: Knight and Witzke in Irvington with a quiet ceremony at the Congregational parsonage. Pace and Piatt wed at Silver City with plans for Malvern home. Horton and Epper son marry at the Methodist parsonage in Glenwood. McColum and Butler wed in Omaha. all arranged with ring ceremonies and community well-wishes.

Knight Witzke A. T. Knight Levington New Tie Gan Henry Witzke Irvington Neb Malvern

Tabernacle Meetings Attract Loyal Audiences

Evangelist Rev Stephens draws good crowds at tabernacle gatherings. Collage prayer meetings engage attendees and reveal his strong pulpit presence. Church members rally with energy. See above program for next Sunday’s service and plan to attend.

Tabernacle Stephens

Tabernacle Announcements for Week Schedule

Tonight at 7:30 Stephens speaks followed by a Union prayer meeting at 9:30 a m led by Mr Stephens and a 7:30 p m Young People's night High school students will attend in delegation Saturday 8 0 night features a great children's choir all should attend service ends at 8 25 to allow attendance at the Baptist church lecture course ending at 8 30

Stephens Mr. Stephens Baptist Church

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Tve School of Instruction Foreman S. B. Neilson the Tabernacle Will Nebraska Malvern Boy Silver City Girl Troth Tabernacle Announcements
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