Supervisor Greig Resigns in Mills County Appointment Pending
The Mills County Board moves to fill the vacancy left by J. D. Robbins’s disputed election after prior court decisions clouded the supervisor race. Robbins, elected to succeed Greig, hesitates to accept an appointed seat, awaiting possible court action, while Greig filed his resignation in Glenwood.
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Mills County
Tribune
Supreme Court
J. D. Robbins
F. H. Nipp
Robbins
Greig
Attoney
Glenwood
Criswell
Davis
Rhoads
Starbuck
Malvern Bank Reorganization and New Officers Named
Malvern Bank reports reorganizing its First National Bank of Malvern with stock sales by Marion L. Evans and others. New stockholders include W L Summers and Charles T Boles among ten, while several old holders remain. New officers listed include Willis L Rummers as president and Jas J Wilson as cashier. old officers reelected CG B Christy president and Fred Durlin cashier, with directors D E Whitfield J O Laird GC M Follet and G W Strohl.
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First National Bank of
Malvern
Marion L. Evans
Emerson
O. A
Frank Strahan
W. L. Summers
Charles T. Boles
George Mellor
W. C. Wortz
Salyers
Nellie Aistrope
Anna Mulholland
Jerry Maher
Sherman Jones
I. J. Sw
Malvern National Bank
CG. B. Christy
James Durbin
Fred Durlin
D. E. Whitfield
J. O. Laird
GC. M. Follet
G. W. Strohl
Tragic rash act ends with poison self to spite opponents
A young man, facing strong parental opposition to his courtship, took poison and killed himself after being admitted to the girl's home. The fatal act followed persistent parental disapproval despite acceptance of the relationship.
Huffaker Tells Humorous Iowa Legislative Letter
Des Moines January 8, 1900. Representative H. H. Huffaker sends a playful note from Des Moines describing travels through Iowa and bits of life at the capital. He jokes about farewells to home, economy debates, a calf on the train, and a vast state building as he awaits service in the chamber.
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H. H. Huffaker
Des Moines
Silver City Times
Mexico
Towa
Wellington
Cowardly Motorcycle Incident Injures Mrs Knight Near Glenwood
Mrs Prank Knight of Center township six miles east of Glenwood was struck and injured when four motorcyclists frightened her horse drawn buggy. The riders did not stop, believed from Council Bluffs or Omaha. Mrs Knight suffered serious abrasions and possible internal injuries but was improving in reports.
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Prank Knight
Glenwood
Center Township
Mrs. Knight
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Shenandoah Tragedy: Bride’s Suitor Dies by Own Hand
Luther A. McClenahan, to wed Miss Mabel Chester, killed himself on the eve of marriage after securing a license in Clarinda. The tragedy occurred Tuesday night as the lovers prepared to marry. the bride’s father Joe Chester urged action beforehand.
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Shenandoah
Luther A. McClenahan
Mabel FE. Chester
Clarinda
Joe Chester
McClenshan
Forty Years a Railroader James Supple Iowa Foreman
James Supple, Emerson section foreman for Burlington Iowa, has forty years service with the railroad and a perfect attendance record, never missing a day in forty years and remaining fully paid each month. He recalls resisting a July 4 layoff temptation at Chariton before joining Emerson. Supple notes several of his sons also work for the Burlington and are skilled railroaders.
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Burlington Road
Iowa
James Supple
Emerson
Mr. Supple
Chariton
Supple
Burlintgon
Sale of Bonds Delayed for Pony Creek Ditch Project
Delays in issuing the 30000 dollar Pony Creek ditch bonds persist as the winning St Louis bidder delays payment while a legality review continues. Warrants have been issued against the fund and Treasurer Fickel cannot pay them yet though funds are expected soon.
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Pony Creek Ditch
St. Louis
Q. K
Fickel
Mills County Folks in Northwest Face Harsh Iowa Weather
Mills County readers describe severe Northwest winter from Hood River Oregon to Seattle Washington. Two feet of snow, zero degrees, and blocked trains disrupted life as Oregon and Washington residents endured cold, frozen pipes, and wood shortages. The Hood River glacier reports the coldest storm in years with heavy snow and economic strain across the region.
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Tribune
W. H. Lar
Hood River
Oregon
W. T
Uncle Sam
Mills County
Puget Sound
Washington
Glenwood
E. B. Brown
Seattle
Columbia
Portland
Dalles City
Bailey Gazett
Gassade Locks
King Frost
Irrigan
Pendleton
Dalles
Columbia River
California
Malvern Personal Notes and Local Business Moves
Robert Hammond and Olive left for a one month visit to Chester Hill, Neb. Frank Degenhart becomes owner of the N G Patterson harness shop after trading it to Geo W Hutton for 160 acres near Orchard, Nebraska. Degenhart and partners Qadwell and Salyers pursue real estate deals with a new automobile. Mrs M Strahan provided wood for winter relief to Malvern families. Henry A Young married Grace Smith at her father James Smith's home with Rev J B Wilkins officiating. Champsons offer thousands of holiday goods for free to customers during a sale at the bakery.
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Robert Hammond
Olive
Chester Hill
Frank Degenhart
N G Patterson
Geo W Hutton
Orchard
Neb
Box supper set at Evergreen school house
A box supper is planned at the Evergreen school house north of Silver City on Friday evening January 22. The item lists several local residents visiting relatives and traveling for business, noting moves from Encampment Wyoming to Denver and trips to Hereford Texas and Canadian City.
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Times
Evergreen School House
Silver City
SS Agan
Winside
Neb
Earl Durfee
Wyo
Denver
Cole
Arthur Beebee
Eugene
Ore
J T Skerritt
Lew Stevenson
Fractured Mule Incident Steadies After Weeks
Dr Landon of Hibbing Minnesota visited his mother and relatives after weeks of fracture. Henry Greenwood returned from Joplin Missouri where he managed mining interests for two months. Greeks observe Christmas on January 7 and Greek section men took a January 7 vacation. Mrs Perkins greeted brother AN Lundington from Dallas County, a reunion after thirty three years.
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L Landon
Hibbing
Minn
Henry Greenwood
Joplin
Perkins
Tribune Readers Remittances and Roving Addresses
Readers report remittances and updates on addresses from Deer Creek to Madison Nebraska Portland Oregon Mt Pleasant Iowa Speed Kansas and many towns. Notable notes include a desire to obtain the Bryan Mule and several patrons extending greetings from across the Midwest and West.
Mills County Corn Wins More Prizes at Ames Show
Mills County youths collected prizes totaling 368 at the Ames corn show. Winners include Charles Coiner and Walter Coiner of Ingraham for multiple classes, Harry Hilton and Ray Hilton of White Cloud, Dallas McGrew of Emerson, Parker Bros of Ingraham, and Willie Parker, with earnings ranging from 20 to 85 dollars across seventh district and southern section events.
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Mills County
Charles Coiner
Ingraham
Walter Coiner
John Summers
Harry Hilton
White Cloud
Walter Hilton
Ray Hilton
Graham to Quit as Malvern Iowa Editor Manager
James B. Graham announced he will sever his connection with the Malvern Iowa paper on February 1 after three and a half years as editor and manager. No plans or successor named. Mrs J R Graham and two daughters traveled to southern California for a stay of two months or longer, with Mr Graham possibly joining later.
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Malvern
Bartlett L A Smith Cop Killed by Desperate Suspect
Omaha officer Bartlett L A Smith who died last week while attempting to arrest a suspect is described as well known in Bartlett. The killer is identified as Jack Curtain, with speculation he may be the same man who killed Detective George Wilson last July in Council Bluffs.
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L. A. Smith
Omaha
Bartlett
Jack Curtain
George Wilson
Council Bluffs
Land steal claim prompts push for prosecution funds
Washington telegram reports Secretary Garfield stating that the government was robbed by corporations of timber lands totaling 110 million dollars over two years. He urges Congress to appropriate an extra 500000 dollars to prosecute the thieves.
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Washington
Garfield
Congress
Trains Collide on Rio Grande Road Near Glenwood Springs
A head on collision between two trains on the Rio Grande line near Glenwood Springs Colorado last Friday night killed about twenty people and wounded several others. Principal authorities described the crash as a disastrous railway accident with a long line of damaged cars and rescuers rushing to the scene.
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Rio Grande Road
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Marriage Licenses and Local Nuptials in Henderson Area
A marriage license was issued Monday by Clerk Davis to Barry Alexander and Ada Plumb, both 23, residents east of Silver City. P. V. Plumb accompanied the groom to Glenwood. David Owens and Ina Harover wed last Thursday at Wales Congregational Church east of Henderson, with Pastor Rey Roberts officiating. The groom is son of W. E. Owens. the bride is the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Harover of Henderson. They will reside on a farm east of Henderson.
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Ora A. Harold
Silver City
Riverton
Neb
Speed
Kan
D. Harold
Glenwood
Clerk Davis
Barry Alexander
Ada Plumb
P. V. Plumb
David Owens
Ina Harover
Wales Congregational Church
Hendarson
Rey Roberts
W. E B. Owens
M. G. Harover
Henderson
Clover Seed Crop Yields Noted Near Mineola
AL bert Schoening living near Mineola threshing clover seed last week reports a remarkable crop. He harvested 30 acres producing about two tons of hay per acre from the first cut and 77 bushels of clover seed from the second, equating to roughly 21 cents per bushel. Hay valued at $86 per ton yields $360, seed at $8.50 per bushel yields $500.50, totaling $860.50 or $28.68 per acre.
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Albert Schoening
Mineola
Powerful locomotive 2700 debuts on Burlington line
A new balanced compound locomotive numbered 2700 enters service on the CG B & Q main line. Claimed as the most perfect in the line, it pulled a ten-car double-sized train from Burlington to Creston, 190 miles, with ease and punctuality. The Burlington mail trains are said to boast the world's fastest schedule.
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Burlington
Creston
Hepburn Abandons Suit Against W D Jamison
Congressman Hepburn abandons his lawsuit against W D Jamison of Shenall, ending the legal dispute without further court action. The move concludes the contested case with no stated damages or settlements disclosed.
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Hepburn
W. D. Jamison
Shenall
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Malvern Bank Matters
Mr. Huffaker
D. G. Jamison & Co
Pacific Northwest
the Tribune
Champsons
J G Flanagan
Nebraska
J L Smith
Frank Wiles
Swarts
C BH Lynch
Hereford
Texas
Mr Lynch
Mr Swarts
Canadian City
R. F. Huelle
Deer Greek
Madison
Bryan
Carl Will
Portland,Ore
Seventh Street
J. L. Smith
Lafayette Street
Mt. Pleasant
Town
John Gilleard
Benoyn
Mazama
Nev
G. B. Jones
Gilroy
Cal
N. Cross
Belle Plain
Chas
W. Howard
Stanford
Mills County Corn
Graham
Alexander Plumb
Owen-Harover
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