Looking Backward at Tribune Files Five Years Ago
Five years ago deaths were reported for Andrew Purcell, Mrs. John Kenney, and John W. Van Horn. Matrimonial Matters listed Kellogg-Miller and others. Mary Bosbyshell, once of Glenwood, was killed by an electric train in Los Angeles. Ames trip yielded ribbons and premiums for Parker and Hilton, among others. A new water system ended boiling drinking water at the Institution. Mr. and Mrs. Asal Lambert celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary. Henry Sargent bought corn from Kruse northwest of Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Purcell
Shenandoah
John Kenney
Glenwood
John W. van Horn
Miss Anna van Horn
Kellogg-Miller
Plumb-Towne
Aistrope-Stinehart
Purcell-Sayre
Parker-Kochenderfer
Asal Lambert
Henry Sargent
Herman Kruse
Naturalization Papers Filed by Hungarian Native Joseph Merschitz
Joseph Merschitz, born and raised in Ondurflorsdorf Hungary, has filed his first naturalization papers seeking citizenship. The request marks a step toward formal allegiance to the United States as he pursues legal status.
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Joseph Merschitz
Ondurflorsdorf
Hungary
Walling Robbed on Cass Street in Omaha
Clay Walling formerly of Glenwood now in Omaha was knocked down and robbed on Cass street between nine and ten Sunday night. He was struck from behind and rendered unconscious. A rumor claimed fourteen dollars were taken from “Hggy” though it was unfounded. Tom Raines, returning from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, found a suitable four hundred acre farm to lease and will move there this spring to farm next year, planning a public sale soon.
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Clay Walling
Glenwood
Omaha
Cass Street
Waling
Tom Raines
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Mr. Rains
Mills County
East Center Newsbriefs Highlight Local Incidents and Goings on
Mrs. Orin Hathaway aids a sick relative near Hastings while Carl Nelson and others harvest ice. Students miss school due to colds. Frank Mercer returns to Hast Center. A colt nearly drowns. a fire near Hastings causes water and fire damage. Z. A. Richardson, back from Dallas, buys Shetland ponies to form a small team. Hillsdale meetings resume after Christmas break amid storm. A stray team bolts in Balfour, no injuries. Local residents attend Alexander sale. Will Andrews assists at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Hathaway
Hastings
Carl Nelson
John Frazier
J. M. Miller
Ethel
Edna Andrews
Elton Francis
Edwin Howard
Frank Mercer
Marshalltown
E. B. Clark
Herbert Holliday
Hast Center
Park Plumb Place
Silver City
Alexander & Wise
Hillsdale
E. F E. Cole
Balfour
W. EB. Francis
Mr. Cole
Farmers Institute Opens Tuesday January 21 at Glenwood
The Mills County Farmers Institute begins Tuesday forenoon at Glenwood, runs to Wednesday afternoon, offering practical topics for farmers and encouraging strong attendance, especially among youths who have taken short courses. program includes welcome address, president's remarks, committee appointments, and sessions on potato culture, alfalfa, ensilage, roads, taxation, machinery, and farming as a profession with evening entertainments.
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Mills County Warmers Institute
Glenwood
Wiocrson
A. Hageman
Mills County
E. L. Gladwin
Tabor
Frank Choate
G. R. Warren
Dews . Whitfield
Malvern
Pee
EL Cheyney
W. Stacey
Grange
Judson
Balfour
O. R. Buffington
H. E. Chambers
Dale Miller
Revival Ends Next Sunday At West Liberty Church
The revival at West Liberty Church three miles north of Glenwood will close next Sunday after three weeks of services. Eleven converts were added last Sunday as Rev. W. A. Bonar led the gatherings and voiced strong enthusiasm over the results.
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West Liberty
Glenwood
W. A. Bonar
Major Farm Sale Promised by Standall and Baker
Standall and Baker announce the county’s largest sale in seasons at their farm four miles south of Pacific Junction. The event is scheduled for February 11, 1913, with nearly everything to be offered.
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The
Tribune
Standall & Baker
Pacific Junction
Silver City farmer nets 189 from cabbage and onions
J B Trask reports an eighteen ton cabbage crop from under one acre and two hundred twenty bushels of onions from half an acre yielding a total of 189 dollars. Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Ines Grace Stranathan to Carl T Morgan.
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J. B. Trask
Silver City
Mmerson Masonic Order Holds Three Day School of Instruction
The Mmerson Masonic order is enjoying a three day school of instruction this week led by a state conducting body.
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Mmerson Masonic Order
Tribune Adopts Advance Payment for Subscriptions
A government postal ruling prompts the Tribune to require advance payment from subscribers. The paper aims to have all accounts paid in advance by year’s start and asks those in arrears to settle promptly to reduce billing work and improve the Tribune.
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Government Postal Department
The
Tribune
Masons to Demonstrate Third Degree Work in Council Bluffs
Lecturer George W. Lipe of Council Bluffs leads a Masonic demonstration that began Wednesday and continues Friday night. The program features a real candidate, followed by a banquet prepared by the ladies of the O. H. 8 S. A large gathering is expected and visiting Masons in good standing are welcome.
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George W. Lipe
Council Bluffs
Nonpareil reporters cover legislature in Des Moines
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil assigns two special writers to the Des Moines legislature, delivering a concise, comprehensive report for readers. It promises Western Iowa home news and world events, inviting subscriptions and noting you can leave them at the Tribune office.
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Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Iowa
Tribune
County to Build Bridges With Heavy Steel Floors
Potta wattamie county supervisors ordered all future bridges to be steel heavy enough to support a concrete floor. Currently only a few county bridges can already carry a concrete floor.
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Pottawattamie County
Board of Supervisors
Page Leads in Numbers at Cedar Falls Normal School
Page county touts the largest pupil enrollment in the state normal school at Cedar Falls, a distinction it says any county should be proud of.
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Page County
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Glenwood Creamery Elects Three Trustees At Meeting
Glenwood creamery stockholders elected J. I. Stille Wilbur Warren and Elmer Stacy to a three member board reducing from seven. Stille named president Warren vice president. The association cut debt from 2200 to 1600 and funneled about 800 into permanent improvements. Profits near 1400 about 17.50 per share on 82 shares. Cream producers earned about four cents more per pound. The gathering praised the creamery and urged farmer support.
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Glenwood
W. I Laraway
J. O. O. F. Lodge
C. Schroeder
Ingraham Township
Mills County National Bank
B. J. Buffington
F. M. Buffington
J. F. Williams
George Mickelwall
Cc Rh. Buffington
J. W
Glenwood Creamery
J. I. Stille
Wilbur Warren
Elmer Stacy
Stille
Warren
P. O. Site for Glenwood Approved by House
The Monday Tribune reports an Iowa appropriation bill includes a five thousand dollar site for Glenwood. The bill passed the house, and locals credit prolonged effort for securing a federal building suitable for the post office. Location and price will influence final site choice.
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The
Tribune
Glenwood
House Committee
Iowa
House
Want Satisfiers Feature in Mills County Tribune Columns
The Mills County Tribune advertises its inexpensive readers to readers who want certain items. The Glenwood poultry show is underway, taking place in the old Baptist church.
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Tribune
Mills County
Glenwood
Old Baptist Church
Booster Club on the Boom at Pacific Junction
Last Monday a membership contest at Pacific Junction Booster HQ added ninety four names, bringing total club members to one hundred thirty seven. Evens led by Peter Larson and Odds by Prof W M Moore split forty three and fifty one, with new members invited to a January 27 supper served by the Ladies Mission.
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Neck of the Woods
Pacific Junction Booster
Peter Larson
W M. Moore
Commercial Club
Junction City
Tribune
Ladies Mission
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Rawles Township
Emma Young
Wayne
Nebraska
R. M. Skages
Institution Hill
Burlington
Hale
Cook
Court House
W. 5
Lewis
Charles Knoefler
St. Mary Township
James Roberts
Oak Township
Carrie Wortman
Sherman Wortman
Emerson
Ira E. Cheney
Fred Kelley
Missouri Valley
Plattsmouth Bridge
Pers
Brown
Merschitz
New York City
United States
Dakota
East Center
Holliday Farm
Farmers Institute
Welco
A. J. Blair
Weesee
Crete
Glenwood City Band
D. F. Thompson
John Y. Stone
George Mogridge
Abe
Revy
I. D. Stone
Gime
Davis
Weas
Deeeses
Aecess
P. Stranathan
Joan S. Sawyer
Dallas N. McGrew
Emerson Clyde Stout
Harold Ry Cheyney
Iowa State College
Ecere
John W. Miller
Wayne Choate
Reece .Hubert. Chambers
Rey
W. N. Graves L
T. Genung
Harry Hilton
Chas
H. Summers
Thos
Gidley
John
Sawyer
H. A. Darting Harvey Dean
Ines Grace Stranathan
Carl T. Morgan
Cupid
Miss Stranathan
C. J. Stranathan
Clerk Brothers
Morgan
Fine Legislative Report
Pottawattamie
P. O
Booster Club
J. R. Club
Athenian Society
Pacific Junction High School
G. S. Dunn
Thomas IT. Martin
F. B. Rose
F. Davis
Charles Kroon
Himer
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