Compton Seeks Divorce Amid Allegations of Cruelty
Mrs Susan Compton petitions for divorce from Granville Compton married in 1885 and living in Glenwood until Dec 28 1901. She seeks custody of four children aged from two to sixteen years and alleges extreme cruelty and threats to kill or poison. Granville is absent, likely in Nebraska, with attorneys Genung and Genung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Compton
Granville Compton
Glenwood
Genung & Genung
Jompson
Nebraska
Invention chills air flow via cylinder ventilator machine
A device described as a stove or machine cools air by passing it through a cylinder, emerging at 86 degrees, then final cooling near freezing. It cleans and dries the upper aiy, vents warm air upward through openings, and runs automatically by outside air gravity. It operates at 125 cubic feet per minute and requires daily charging with a yet undisclosed chemical formula for patent protection.
Amusements At Burkett's Hosts Pleasant Evening Socials
Glenwood residents enjoyed a lively gathering at H W Burkett s home with guests from Springfield. Activities included state capital game singing charades and a surprise farewell for Pearl Mershen with games refreshments and heartfelt wishes. A second surprise honored Mrs Kaths Kates with a late evening get together hosted by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mershen
California
Ats. Kaths. Rvs
Esther Kates
Glenwood
Mesars
Mesars Aul Mesdames
At. Sunes
J. Coleman
Gro. Brower
Gov. Kates
B. Bisher
Ed Saar
Phillip Kates
Mineola
Henry Sage
Mra
Wm. Harton
Witte
Gove
Mra. A. Harrod
Bassia Brower
Mable
Fisher
Pearl Butler
Adh Barton
Masie
Wina
Invention Promises Cool Happiness for All
An article preview discusses a new invention claimed to keep people happy, describing its effects on morale, comfort, and daily life. It mentions Prof. Web. Moore and a weather service chief, plus references to blue fur coats and a distant device. The piece reads as a curious, speculative report with several garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Jonkins
Web. Moore
Fle
Jae Vaun
Uae
Death from Small Pox in Rawles Township
John Kine died last Monday of small pox at his home in Rawles township after a brief illness. He likely contracted the disease while at Kirkyitte for his sister’s graduation. Before death he visited several families including one in Malvern, raising fear of further cases. Some households were quarantined awaiting test results. He fell ill suddenly Monday. a physician confirmed the disease that day. He was buried privately the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kine
Rawles Township
Kirkyitte
Malvern
Removal of a Tumor in Elsie White at Glenwood
W. G. White of Rawles township traveled to Glenwood with his 13 year old daughter Elsie for the removal of a fatty tumor under her left armpit. Dr. Robt Plimpton and his brother assisted by Wim Plimpton performed the operation, reported to be very successful with no My effects following, aside from typical anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Tam
Silver City Eyther
Council Tafts
Fair Grounds
W. G. White
Rawles Township
Glenwood
Elsie
Wim. Plimpton
Robt. Plimpton
Menison
Iowa
Republican County Convention to Nominate Local Candidates
The Republican County Convention will be held at Malvern on Thursday next week to nominate several county office candidates and delegates to the state convention. Hale and W S Brown seek re election for county offices and C Potter aims for re nomination with A D Leatasaney of Pabor also seeking the nom. for County Attorney, A B Cook seeks re nomination and C E Deen of Glenwood also.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Auditwe and
Recorder
Hale
W.S. Brown
Elert
C. Potter
A. D. Leatasaney
Pabor
Cook
C. EB. Deen
Glenwood
Rural Route Mail Report Recaps February Deliveries
Mail carrier Qru Lee reports on the Rural Route for dune with total items collected and delivered. February figures show 8,810 pieces, a decrease from May, 1,631, reflecting a lower mail volume on the route.
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Qru Lee
Dune
Serene Ces O
Veterinary Surgeon G B Knowles to Practice
Dr. G B Knowles V S arrives from La Port City to Glenwood around July to practice veterinary surgery and dentisty. Black leg vaccinations (Pasteur) are a specialty. Also mentions Geo Otis’s livery barn and sale of houses nearby west of the public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Knowles
la Port City
Era
Glenwood
Pasteur
Geo. Otis
Blouk
He Marshall
Yulive
Lowi
Candies and millinery items at old store fair
Fragmentary text mentions candies and a pine millinery shop offering fair prices at the old cellulose millinery store of Mrs Martha Myers. Names and details are garbled with several misspellings and unclear references to items or brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Martha Myers
Bradley’s orchard aims high for apple shipment this season
A Des Moines Register item on the Bradley yellow apple orchard west of Glenwood notes plans to ship 20 000 to 30 000 barrels this season. The grove features Len Davis Winesaps Missouri Pippins and Grimes Golden, with 87 000 trees including Middleton and Glombins. The owner claims pest control through spraying has kept trees healthy and emphasizes enterprise and fruit quality in a growing apple county effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Clenwood
Bradley
Len Davis
Missouri
Ahr Bradley
Grimes
Towa
Milly County
Te Slate Y
Polk County Apples and Orchards Strategy Mentioned
An article notes Polk County’s excellent apple and fruit potential while warning that aging orchards over forty years old suffer wormy, unmarketable fruit when not sprayed at the proper times. It asserts successful fruit growing requires both spraying and timely care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Drowning of Bennie Wilder in Bruce's mill pond
Bennie Wilder, son of Mr and Mrs J P Wilder long prominent in Glenwood and Mills County, drowned Sunday afternoon at Bruce's mill pond near town. He reportedly fell from a boat while swimming and despite rescue attempts his body was recovered and his funeral held at the Episcopal church with Rev I M Owens officiating. A large procession and floral tribute marked the community's deep sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Baston
Glenwood
Mills County
J. D. Wilder
Bennie
Rennie Wilder
J. P. Wilder
Bruce's Mill-Pond
Wilder
Episcopal Church
I. M. Owens
Oak Ridge
Prince
Courtland
Mayor Utberbuck case sights Tad’s maiden experience
Vic reports on a Tuesday trial involving City officials over trespass and horses in the street. Commissioner Shafer provided details while an ordinance bans stock running at large with penalties. McRee paid the fine and served the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Utberbuck
Tad
Rial Gadge
John
Gnstire
Streep
Shafer
McRee
New iHome Rising On Toalitreet By Williams Family
Gilbert Williams’s new residence on Toalitreet near Lornst and Hizel is nearly finished. The 20 by 80 structure features zero shedding and a three quarter pitch roof creating two upstairs rooms and one on the first floor. Williams, Green Bay Lumber Co. agent, organized local builders for the project with Lum Boone laying the foundation Anes Dean building the house Pepper Mr Wy Myers porches W D Machael plastering A J Mair and son Weed interior finishing Miller laying brick walks and Dick Wilkins handling cistern work. The Williamses expect a pleasant home and celebrate the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Williams
Toalitreet
Lornst
Hizel
Alout
Xenner
Licensed to Marry Jobn Tl Jones and Others
A historical notice lists individuals with ages and locations including Malvern Gartlett and Hillsdale. The fragment describes marriages or licensees such as Merida Pearl Giavobinton and Mhoer Hamaker with corresponding ages, hinting at a local civil record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn Tl. Jones
Malvern
Merida Pearl Giavobinton
Gartlett
Nub
Mhoer Hamaker Woodlake
Neb
Paa Moyvtlef
Phompoou
Hillsdale
For Rent or Sale in Glens Wood Area
For rent or sale. Five room house with wood title. Prices per month. Six blocks from the square. Would exchange. Address see Dr. C B Knowles who will be at Glens Wood after July 1. Mrs Martha Myers handles all rents in styles and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ys Wood
C.B. Knowles
Ty Glens Wood
Martha Myers
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Carey & Fleming
S.E. Landis
Ae Wais
Ste A
Dick Hudson
Pacific Junction
Av’ Calson
Casen
Nishnabotane
Canson
Calithumpis
Carson Band
Hom
Geo. W. Callison O
Burkett's
H. W. Burkett
J. E. Feltham
Springfield
Burkett
Mre
Prank Ridgeway
J. K. Wickham
F. M. Shriver
H. Myernham
G. H. Fowslee
I. Ei. L. Hester
Fred Hanson
Ila Drake
Miss Devker
Shirley Gilliland
THE
Cosey
Elsie White
Republican County
Millis
G. B. Knowles, V. S
Robinson's
Queen Mills
Bennie Wilder
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