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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
8
Sheriff investigates the disappearance of Mike Woolsey a Mud Creek resident who left home Monday. He was seen in Hastings and south of Straban headed toward Tennessee or Arkansas. He had visited a bank and bought a saddle and has a history of mental illness in the family.
Conductor Chas Flint recalls railroading in early days at Emerson. a nervous woman and a 15 year old boy aboard a slow, challenging debut trip. The line’s speed then was far less than today, and a humorous ticket moment sparked reminiscence of slate-gray beginnings.
Martin Fender of Deer Creek faces a $10,000 libel suit from neighbor O R Hillyer after Fender accused him of hog theft. Attorneys County Attorney Qook and John Y. Stone will defend, arguing Hillyer stole the hog. The case hinges on whether taking in a stranger animal, keeping it, and selling it constitutes theft. Smallpox fears rise in Miller County with cases near Tyler, Pottawattamie, and Council Bluffs. quarantine measures noted. Glanwood opera house ad appears for Saturday February 2.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a universal cold and cough cure with a one day guarantee. States no cure no pay and a price of 25 cents.
Pacific City school faced a week of upheaval as Fred Boyle and Arthur Boyer, aided by a third pupil, attacked teacher B. H. Mathews. Mathews defended himself with a poker after being struck from behind. The room emptied as the boys were driven out, later returning with fathers. Superintendent Marsh ordered the school resumed and arrests if the trio returned. Community support sided with the teacher, condemning the disruption.
In Shelby county the temperance movement claims a notable victory as a monster petition for multi saloons is rejected for lacking 65 percent voter support. Judge Wheeler praised the temperance stance, signaling a long struggle against saloons. A parallel triumph is noted in Harrison county with a permanent injunction against saloons in Missouri Valley and broader impacts discussed.
Mrs H A Norton died at her Malvern home Sunday evening after four weeks with heart disease. Born in Wood county Ohio in 183? and moved to Mill county in 1857, she was sister of Judge L W Tubba of Emerson. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev W J Watson officiating. Local residents recall her as a noble and closely tied to Mulvare and its vicinity. Ads note Hartwig's Long Balsam and several cough remedies, plus a poultry and turkey request from J E Scorr & Co.
A traveling con artist named Pardey and his troupe vanished from Glenwood after a week of swindling locals. He claimed thirteen remedies but sold four, profiting from vaudeville performances and prize schemes. On leaving, he pocketed about $400 and left townsfolk noting he would target more gullible audiences elsewhere.
Edna Watson was granted a divorce from Benj L Watson in Shelby County district court. Eight years earlier Benj disappeared near Silver City after a midnight freight, leaving a bloodstained grip found near the depot. The husband resurfaced via a rumored escape with another woman, and the wife later secured a divorce amid public curiosity and lingering mystery.
The Sidney district court last week awarded W. Li. Asmauve damages of $600 against Harrington for violating a six year noncompete clause tied to the sale of a Tabor livery business. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Jenning and Mitchell. defense by Hammond Stevens and Chantry.
We announce January sales aims with a sales push across departments and urgency to save money on items listed. The message invites customers to act now as past January sales have increased yearly and prices reflect preventive discounts.
A scrambled ad lists a wide array of goods including corded work shirts, overalls, towels, tin pans, kitchenware, tools, and hardware. Items span clothing, textiles, household items, and professional tools with prices scattered throughout in a historic catalog style.
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