Lightning Kills Young Husband Near Skidmore Mo
Roy G. Meatherby, son in law of S P Hullinger of Glenwood, was killed by lightning Friday near Skidmore Missouri. He was about 21, born March 20, 1885, and married Miss Lillian Hublinger in March. Funeral services were held at the Lavinger home with Rev CO M Ward. The couple had recently married and moved to Missouri to live on the Bilby ranch in Nodaway county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy G. Meatherby
S. P. Hullinger
Glenwood
Skidmore
Iavinger
Lillian Hublinger
Missouri
CO. M. Ward
Methodist Cleared
Big Bilby
W. D. Carmichael
Rilby Ranch
A. J. Featherby
Hutchinson
Kan
A. H. Beaver
Hlinwood
New Ditch Prevents Overflow at Glenwood
Landowners along Keg Creek near Glenwood hail the new ditch as a fix for overflow after heavy rains last week. The ditch sits a little over half complete but when finished it should handle the heaviest flows. A dry-land dredge on rails will begin work this week on the lower end, with engineer Richard Freetwood in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
C. A. Bushnell
Snyder
Richard Freetwood
Pony Creek
Murdered by Negro H. J. Phipps in Indian Territory
A Farragut former resident, H. J. Phipps, was killed June 21 by a black man in Indian territory. The two men had farmed near Red Bird, with Phipps funding his partner's living until harvest. A misunderstanding led to the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Phipps
Farragut
Nepro
Indian Territory
Red Bird
Phipps
Man Defeats Phipps by Narrow Margin in Club Bout
A Black man defeated Phipps by a close margin using a club during a confrontation. Phipps’ remains were transported to Farragut for burial last week. The father of the fatally harmed man has recently drawn attention after being suspected as the missing father of John D. Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro
Phipps
Farragut
John D. Rockefeller
County Board Still At Work
The Board of Supervisors advances toward settling the county scate contest. Friday they reviewed objections to Malvern petition names and adjourned until Monday morning. They have not yet tackled the remonstrance. The quiet sessions follow last week’s submissions as lawyers’ arguments conclude. At the current pace, completion may take a week or more, with several key questions still unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Malvern
Former Glenwood Lady Commits Suicide in Omaha
Lydia Van Scheuts, a 30 year old Danish descent domestic worker from Glenwood and Syracuse, Neb, committed suicide by carbolic acid in Omaha. She was last seen at the Utopia hotel and found in an outhouse on Locust Street after failing to return from an outing. She had previously attempted self harm and frequently spoke of death by her own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia van Scheuts
Omaha
Glenwood
H. S. Bogart
O. van Scheuts
Hendrie
Pacific Junction
Syracuse
Neb
Utopia
Eighteenth
Davenport
J. J. Thompson
Locust Street
Mast Omaha
Miss van Scheuty
Mrs. Thompson
Didn’t Know What She Signed Mes. Mannie Wright Burkett
Mrs Wright Burkett recalls a Nebraska petition signed by Lincoln women for a U.S. Senate bill, noting signatures obtained by pressure at gatherings. One signer wonders if her name was on the list since she only signed to stop the persistent pursuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannie Wright Burkett
Glenwood
United States
Burkett
Nebraska
Lincoln
A Few Copies Left Glenwood Illustrated Edition
The Tribune still has a few copies of its illustrated Glenwood edition on hand. It makes an excellent souvenir to send to friends. Drop in and get some before they are gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Glenwood
Bad hail storm near Emerson damages Mills county crops
A severe hail storm struck Mills county near Emerson on Friday afternoon causing flash floods in Indian Creek and West Deer Creek townships. Lightning, heavy rain, and a cloud burst washed out two wooden bridges on Deer Creek near Strahan and threatened crops in Deer Creek and Indian Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Deer Creek
Indian Creek
Emerson
West Fork
Strahan
Lightning Strikes Mills County Cause Severe Damage
Mills county endured storms over recent days with heavy lightning and rain causing widespread damage. In Glenwood J. P. Jackson reports about four inches of rain from a three-day sequence. At Tabor, lightning struck the depot around 9 p.m. Saturday, nearly burning the west end that housed the ticket office and waiting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
J. P. Jackson
Glenwood
Tabor
Tomorrow's Fourth Celebrations in Mills County Towns
Mills County plans a busy Fourth with free vaudeville and moving pictures in Glenwood, ball games, bands, and speeches. Tabor hosts a general celebration and blue rock shoot. Malvern features Charles A. Towne at Chautauqua and patriotic programs. Mineola on tap for dancing and roller skating. Jed Oouk opens Chau tauqua with Col. Bain. Shenandoah holds a Southwest Iowa Fireman's tournament. Macedonia hosts a general celebration. A special train from Car lis so connects with Hastings main line trains for after-evening events.
Storm damage and fires sweep through Emerson area
A severe hail region damaged the Iron Bridge near the James Cris well home and orchards in Deer Creek and Indian Creek townships. Emerson rainfall of 1.25 hours and 4 to 6 inches of conservatively measured rain caused floods and fires at T and N rail yards. Lightning struck homes and killed several cattle near Emerson, with multiple incidents reported including a sub contractor and local farmers affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Criswell
Deer Creek
Indian Creek
Emerson
Bruen
Walnut Creek
Pony Creek Levy Breached After Heavy Saturday Rain
A Saturday night downpour caused Pony Creek levy to break in two places near Pavifie dunca tion and south of the B M tracks. One opening formed below the KK O railroad bridge and another on the John Olson farm. Extensive crop damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony Creek
KK. O
John Olson
B. M. Tracks
Williams Draws First Claim on Crow Reservation Land
Co. D. Williams drew the first land claim at Crow reservation yesterday morning. No 1 was drawn by QO D Williams of Custer Montana, and the claim is valued at about $50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D. Williams
Land of the
Crow Reservation
Willings
QO. D. Wiliams
Custer, Mont
Lightning strikes barn near town injuring animals
A Saturday night storm lightning hit J. P. Jackson's barn on the town's north edge. The Shittie pony’s hair singed and it is believed the pony was blinded in one eye. A mule and two horses were reportedly killed on a farm north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Jackson
Glenwood 23 Bartlett 2 in Sunday baseball blowout
Glenwood crushed Bartlett 23 to 2 on the Dalton diamond south of Glenwood. Bartlett’s bats were silenced as Glenwood piled up runs while Bartlett struggled. Next Sunday Glenwood hosts Bartlett with possible additional games on the Fourth including Plattsmouth HS and Hastings matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Diamond
Glenwood
McCurdy
Glenwood Moves to Pave Vine Street Near Depot
Glenwood city council advertises for sealed bids to pave the south end of Vine Street near the depot with vitrified brick. Bids due by noon July 26 1906 and opening set for July 16 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. contractor to handle grading and filling with per cubic yard excavation and per square yard paving prices required.
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Vine Street
Glenwood
Robinson
Sion
Doings of the Death Angel Samuel G. C. Pitzer
Samuel G C Pitzer died at his mother's Omaha home on June 27 from pulmonary tuberculosis. His remains were brought to Malvern for burial with a funeral at the Christian church conducted by Rev. IL Utterbank. He was born November 3, 1874 in Greenwood Neb. He leaves a mother, one brother and three sisters. He spent the past year in California seeking health. Most of his life was spent in Omaha and St. Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel GC
Pitzer
Omaha
Malvern
IL. 10
Utterbank
George
Myraette Pitzer
Greenwood
Neb
Tle
California
St. Joe
Double 25th Anniversary and Nation’s Birthday Celebration
Presiding Mider and Mrs. A. Mc. Griffith host a combined 25th wedding anniversary and national birthday celebration for Methodist ministers and families in their Council Bluffs home. Several Mills County ministers are expected. Rev. Griffich recently returned from Indianola to Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mider
A. Mc. Grifith
Council Bluffs
Mills County
Griffich
Indianola
Domestic Woe in Two Homes
A Glenwood district court suit alleges John W. Hanks seeks 88000 in damages for alienation of his wife’s affections by A J Buckingham, a Lyons township farmer. The petition cites notorious public scandal, secret meetings, and estrangement of Hanks’s family, alongside a separate Hastings case where Lizzie Huntsman seeks divorce, child custody, and alimony from Perry Huntsman amid alleged cruelty and threats. Judge Wheeler issues attachment and an injunction. Judge Pharrnel set to preside as term opens with several jury trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hanks
A. J. Buckingham
Glenwood
Genung & Genung
Buckingham
Hanks
Lyons Township
Omaha
Lizzie Huntsman
Perry Huntsman
Hastings
Wheeler
Huntsman
Fron
Jumping Seed Found Near Denwood Farm
Albert Downs brought a curious seed to the Tribune from the L. A. Williams farm near Denwood. The seed, resembling mustard in size and nicknamed wheelbarrow seed, jumps continually as if magnetized. Samples were sent to Town City and Lincoln State universities for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Downs
Tribune
L. A. Williams
Denwood
Town City
Lincoln
Moral Ethics Debate Hint From Chantry Board Member
A board of supervisors member named Chantry shows inclination to discuss moral ethics in public remarks. He is urged to focus his eloquence on Mulholand and, once ready, to address partners Cook and Boehner to engage the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantry
Board of Supervisors
Cook and
Boehner
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Young Lady
Charles A. Towne
Mineola
Jed Oouk
Col. Bain
Shenandoah
Southwest Iowa
Macedonia
Carlson
Orlicid
Mike Qunningham
Hisield
Jebedkah
Horace Cheney
Mar. Lin Summers
Peter
Newman
Keg Creek
Farmers
Balfour
Gepung
Balfour Braves
Plattsmouth High School
Bartlett
Junction
Mulica
Lackey
Townsend
Caster
Long
Junction Boys
Glenwood Boys
Samuel C. Pitzer
Huntsman Vs
Jude Pharnell
Clenwood
Conchide
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