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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

3

New Court Cases Filed in Glenwood Terms Start Soon

Recent filings list John Pullman of Silver City suing J F Lookabill for 712727 on four notes and a merchandise balance, Nettie McBee seeks divorce from Andrew McBee for habitual drunkenness after three years, and Will M Donevan sues Amanda Bale for 95.20 for farm management services in Merrick county.

Glenwood Davis John Pullman Silver City Implements J. F. Lookabill Nettie McBee Andrew McBee Will M. Donevan Amanda Bale Merrick County Nebraska

Cummins Elected Senator by Iowa General Assembly

The Iowa General Assembly voted 112 to 40 to elect A. B. Cummins to a six year Senate term on straight party lines. Claude R. Porter received a small number of votes in both chambers. The formal declaration followed, with Cummins addressing the joint session after the vote.

Iowa General Assembly People of Iowa A. BR. Cummins Claude R. Porter Cummins Senate House Porter

Quarantine Jingle from Mills County Families

A humorous verse mocks extended quarantine with playful chores and disinfecting tips, urging households to endure and dream of release. The rhyme lists tasks from attic to cellar, including beating rugs, airing whiskers, and cleaning floors as a lighthearted regional quip.

Mills County

Evans Buys Large 2560 Acre Nebraska Ranch

Marion L. Evans has bought a 2560 acre ranch in Rock county Nebraska. His son John will manage the property in the spring. The ranch sits about twenty miles south of the Genung ranch, near Mills County investors J D Robbins and the Thompson Ranch. Quint and Bert Genung have long operated the Genung ranch, regarded by visitors as among the state's best.

Marion L. Evans Rock County Nebraska John Genung Ranch J. D. Robbins Malvern Mills County Qulint Bert Genung Genung

Injured by Vicious Bull Near Hetzel Farm

Milo B Fellows aiding Mr Hetzel drive cattle near Strahan when a vicious bull charged. He was knocked from horseback into a ditch with the horse on top, suffering a badly broken leg and heavy injuries. He was carried home for treatment.

Malvern Hetzel Strahan Milo B. Fellows

Robbins named supervisor to fill Mills County vacancy

J D Robbins was chosen to fill the east end district vacancy on Mills County's board after James Greig’s resignation. The appointment followed legal counsel and county officials confirming there was no legal election last fall and that action was needed immediately. Robbins has ten days to qualify and may decline and seek election court review.

J. D. Robbins James Greig East End Mills County Tribune Criswell Davis Recorder Rhoads Robbins Greig

Dr Schier Praises Fort Madison Warden Sanders Reforms

Dr A B R Schier, Glenwood Institution physician, commends Warden Sanders for reforms at Fort Madison Penitentiary begun last April. He notes improved conditions, new music programs led by Stevenson, and dentistry by Dr Caldwell, with focus on turning inmates into better men during their stay.

Tribune A. BR. Schier Glenwood Institution Fort Madison Sanders The Schier Stevenson Glee Club Caldwell Glenwood

Overcoat Theft Leads to Grand Larceny Charge

Charles McCauley, 25, jailed at Glenwood on grand larceny charges after stealing a coat from a Pacific Junction eastbound stock train passenger car. He posed as a trainman to distract passengers, taking the coat of Mr. Bower of Glenwood, who was en route home from cattle deals near Mt. Pleasant. Grand jury meeting February 2 to act.

Charles McCauley Glenwood McCauley Pacific Mr. Bower L. A A. O. Bower South Omaha Mt. Pleasant

Overcoat Theft Suspect Arrested at Depot

McCauley, missing his overcoat, was spotted by City Marshall T. O. Zornes as he entered the depot wearing it. Arraigned before Squire W. H. McLaughlin and bound over to the grand jury, McCauley was brought to Glenwood that night. His parents live at Plattsmouth. he has worked as a switchman at the Junction. Police note prior liquor addiction and possible escapes from Lindon state institution. He may be the man who once impersonated a railroad worker to extort money from Alex Cain of Henderson over emigrant goods.

T. O. Zornes McCauley Squire W. H. McLaughlin Grand Jury Glenwood Plattsmouth State Institution Lindon McQauley Alex Cain Henderson

Burglars Strike Carey and Fleming Store at Glenwood

Burglars entered through a rear window of the Carey and Fleming store in Glenwood last night. They ransacked dress goods, overalls, and shirt departments, then left for Lon Mayberry’s barn two blocks away and altered clothing there. A new shirt and Fleming’s crevenerite coat were found discarded near the Otis livery. An attempt to summon Lincoln bloodhounds failed as they were unavailable.

Carey & Fleming Glenwood Istore Lon Mayberry Mr. Fleming Otis Lincoln Blood Hounds Wrank Hodges

Tabor Defeats Corning In High School Debate

In a Friday evening debate at Tabor Corning was represented by John Frederick Clif ford Pomeroy and Fred Thomas arguing for federal control of interstate corporations. Tabor was represented by Nelle Asman Gladys Green and Mildred Hanter who won. Judges were Prof Morgan Glenwood Rev Wilkins Malvern and Redcliff Red Oak. A banquet at Superintendent Volkamanns home followed.

Tabor Corning John Frederick Clifford Pomeroy Fred Thomas Nelle Asman Gladys Green Mildred Hanter Morgan Glenwood Wilkins Malvern Redcliff Red Oak

Sidney Goes Dry in Fremont County Town

Sidney, an ancient village and historic capital of Fremont County, becomes the first dry town in forty years after A VY Penn surrenders his liquor permit and J E McDonald withdraws his application following a 241-signature remonstrance. The movement is led by the Women's Christian Temperance Union which hopes no further permits will be requested and Sidney will stay dry.

Sidney Fremont County A. VY. Penn J. E. McDonald McDonald Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Electric Lights for Tabor Set for February 1

Tabor will begin electric service by February 1 with power from Malvern. Building the line and heavy wire to transmit current cost about 1000. The cross-town supply experiment attracts interest for small towns seeking lights.

Tabor Malvern

January Bridegroom and Bride Marriage in Glenwood

Miss Eva L. Mickelwait married Ernest I. Wright at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira D. McKnight in Glenwood. Rev. J. C. Harris officiated at 4 o clock with Miss Estella Wood as bridesmaid and Parl Mickelwart as best man. The couple will reside on the J. C. Davidson farm two miles southwest of Glenwood. Relatives from Odebolt Pacific Junction Atkins Nebraska Leigh Nebraska attended. The Tribune extends best wishes.

Ira D. McKnight Glenwood Eva L. Mickelwait Eirnest I. Wright J. C. Harris The Christian Church Estella Wood West Liberty Town Parl Mickelwart Gertrude Davidson J. C. Davidson the Tribune BE. A. Wright Odebolt Junction M. A. Wright Frank Wright Pacific Junction G. E. Wright Atkin Neb H. ©. Nagel Leigh Neh George Is. Lloyd Weston Logan Council Bluffs Christian Parsonage Price Thomas Lloyd Malvern Lloyd Standard’ Oi Tribune

Ada Plumb Weds Marry Alexander On Silver City Farm

A mid-day wedding united Ada Plumb and Marry Alexander at the Plumb home east of Silver City with Rev. Peter Jacobs officiating. They plan to reside on a farm near Wesley Chapel, Anderson township. The event followed with a family dinner and gifts.

P. V. Plumb Silver City Ada Alexander Peter Jacobs Alice Plumb Wesley Chapel Anderson Township

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J. B. Winkler Mary Wells Rawles Township American Experiment Company of Lincoln, Neb C. A. Hodgkinson of A. Kearney Imogene A. H. Winkler Mr. Winkler Mary J. Greedy Iomgene Kearney L. M. Gutchenritter Charles Barbee Center Township Daniel Barbee Toppenish, Wash Washington First National Bank of Malvern Publishing Company Iowan A. E. Cook D. CG. Cole Butler County Frank L. Lemon Lincoln Emerson Lemon Emerson Chronicle Blutts Nonparei West End Mills Henry E. Schoening Leopold Knoefler Snider Superior Court Knoefler Samuel Allis Schoening the Times Stewart Coin Gazette Coin Missouri Evans Dr. Schier D. G. Jamison & Co Alexander Plumb Lloyd-Weston Court House F. H. Davis G. W. Edwards Edwin A. Seeley E. Seeley Flora Weak Jamisone
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