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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
1
Glenwood marked Independence Day with visitors from Omaha Des Moines Council Bluffs and Lincoln. Residents and guests joined in celebrations with travels to Des Moines visits from Nebraskans and a ten day youth camp named Kamp Kalamazoo on a river bluff.
Dates to remember list events in Mills County: Chautauqua at Glenwood July 27 to August 5. Annual Bicnic Mills County OG O F Association at Tabor August 21. Base Ball Tournament at Tabor August 7 and 8. Mills County Teachers Institute at Glenwood July 23 to August 3. Fifteenth district Republican judicial convention and Ninth district congressional convention at Council Bluffs July 24.
Reading hours on Saturdays are moved to the afternoon for the rest of the summer. Librarian Mrs J EB Bellotti notes the change and urges patrons to visit then. Apples Wanted Weare offers cash for apples with Duchess branding and pickup instructions.
Vermer County Supervisor George H Estes, weighing over 200 pounds, was injured during the fat man's race at the courthouse park. He dislocated his right shoulder when his foot tripped a rut after finishing second to Tom Tall, with Bufington and Clarence Miller pinned beneath. Doctors treated him at Hesters and other physicians aided before anesthesia allowed the shoulder to be reset. Estes recovers slowly from the painful injury.
Several children were reported lost during the Fourth of July crowd at Glenwood. Oscar Stacy, five, disappeared from Ward Gunselley’s area and reappeared asleep in the family spring wagon behind J. W. Carter’s home after a long night of lantern-lit searching by neighbors and relatives.
William J. Bryan says next presidential campaign is two years away and other men deserve consideration. George D. Perkins asks Gov. Cummins to arbitrate contested delegations, but Cummins declines, urging graceful defeat for party harmony. A new Omaha to Denver railroad line is proposed with Great Western backing. A large crowd attended Shenandoah firemen’s tournament on July 4, with Creston to host next year.
Col J F Record a Glenwood fruit grower recalls July Fourth scare when a plant sky rocket from Dr Shriver’s residence across the street tumbled, exploded between his feet on the front porch, sending hair on end. The fiery object resembled a wander ing comet, startling a group of young celebrants.
Manager Bortenlanger announces electric lights will be off for most of next week due to boiler resetting. Lights return to normal by Saturday. Patrons should arrange alternative lighting.
A historical catalog promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims local applications fail to reach the disease and asserts the medicine is internally taken, prescribed by leading physicians, and made from trusted ingredients. Free testimonials offered. Toledo, Ohio press branding and druggist sales noted.
Piano lessons offered by L. M. Russell and Josephine Russell on Tuesdays and Fridays. Private lessons available anytime to suit pupils. Voice culture by Mrs. Flolen St. May ner from Boston on Mondays and Thursdays. Studio at Mrs. Russell's residence in Glenwood. Instructors will be at Pacific Junevium on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Gem City Business College in Quincy. It claims 20 teachers, 1400 students, and a $100,000 building, offering courses in bookkeeping shorthand typing penmanship and banking. Graduates reportedly secure employment, with a six page illustrated catalogue available by mail from president D K Musselman.
Wanted a responsible person to travel by rail or with a vig for an honor of 400.00 capital salary 1072.00 per year and experience paid weekly and expenses advanced. Address with stamp Jas Pilsitt Palo Gin L Menl Glenwood Iowa.
A July Malvern Chautauqua week sees good turnout despite rain on three nights. Fourth of July crowd was large with Chas A Towne delivering a fine address. The program includes temperance day, upcoming editorial day, and Sunday sermons by Dr Geo R Stuart. Music by Spellering band and Lyric male quartet. Numerous visitors from nearby towns and states visited relatives and attended events.
Mrs R hauled a 16 pound catfish while her husband landed a 12 pounder last week as they plan to return to the water. Saturday night Mr Paddock handed the keys to his successor Chan Baird at the postolice after eight years in office. The new official began Sunday and works to settle into the demanding public role.
John Vans has returned from Hartford where he attended Yale College. Mr and Mrs GL Brill left Wednesday for Savannah Missouri to spend a week with Mr Brill's mother near there. Mrs Walter Oaks of Galesburg is visiting north of town with her uncle C Oaks and family. Miss Mabel Sandiland visits Malvern during the chautauqua with Miss Blanche Coffman. Mrs Kayton returned to Strahan. Miss Anttie Gwathmey, employed in Omaha, spends two weeks vacation with her mother Mrs M M Gwathmey.
A 12 pound boy arrived at the Huffaker home. Mr and Mrs Charles Cheyney spent Sunday with her parents in Mineola. Miss Pearl Bosworth visited relatives in Wymore Nebraska. L W Huffaker reports 146 school age children in the district split evenly with 73 boys and 73 girls. Misses Mabel and May Swarts left for Illinois and Indiana for an extended visit with relatives.
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