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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1922

Page

6

Murphy named candidate for Trinity County Precinct 1

From the Trinity County News: J. W. Murphy, a former Mills County booster renowned for promoting fruit and vegetable production, is urged as a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No. 1. The Tribune endorses him, citing his record in Mills County and faith he will advance Trinity County. A nomination on July 22 is expected to be wise.

Trinity County Tex J. W. Murphy Tribune Mills County Queen Mills Milly County Glenwood Middle West Murphy Millis County Texas The

Kinley Orr Home Welcomes Kathleen Grandchild

On Independence Day at Forest City Indiana a daughter Kathleen was born to Dr. and Mrs. Kinley Orr. Two days later at Methodist Hospital in Omaha a son arrived to Mr. and Mrs. B A Matthews of Glenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Wii Lamb are now grandparents twice.

Forest City Kinley Orr Kathleen Methodist Hospital Omaha B. A. Matthews Glenwood Wii. Lamb

Strange Electrical Sign On Square Lawn Draws Attention

Dr Michaelson places a unique four panel human body sign on the northeast corner of the square lawn. The display illustrates disease sources and names ailments tied to each body division in a curious exhibit likely to attract interest from passersby.

Royal Treat for Children at Shine Parlor on July Fourth

George yttel hosted a royal treat in his Shine Parlor room for a half score of colored children. They feasted on water melon during merry time. A visiting party from Omaha and Detroit joined Dr Helen Smith for a Glenwood Lake park picnic dinner last Friday.

George Shine Parlor O. A. Smith Audrey Omaha J. W. Newman Detroit Mich J. W. Brown Mary Helen Smith Glenwood Lake Park

Announcement of Field Practice Sale to Mr. B L Gray

Announcement to the public that civil engineer and land surveyor Seth Dean has sold his field practice to Mr. B L Gray of Omaha Nebraska. Gray with railroad county and municipal engineering experience will handle all business and will locate permanently in Glenwood at 18 Walnut Street where he can be reached for clients seeking services. Dean requests the same liberal patronage for Gray as previously given.

B. L. Gray Omaha Neb

Passing of the Prairie in Iowa Prairie Pieces and Echoes

In a June issue the State Historical Society of Iowa notes the passing of the original Iowa prairies. Garland and Quick describe the former beauty as a green sea of grasses and wildflowers, while the editor laments its disappearance as settlers and railroads carved up the land. Some prairie fragments remain along old railroad rights of way.

Garland Quick Vandemark Acre Prairie Iowa

Glenwood Library Notes Highlight Popular June Borrowing

Glenwood Library reports 1811 books borrowed in June and notes the facility will close during Chautauqua. Popular titles include Westward Hoboes by Dixon and Vandemark's Folly by Herbert Quick. Amateur photographers may enjoy Photography Its Principals and Applications by Watkins and Nature and the Camera by Dugmore. The Camera Man by Col Wing and First Aid to the Program Committee appear in current Bookman, with Complete Club Book for Women offering yearbook committee ideas.

Glenwood Library Dixon Vandemark Herbert Quick Watkins Nature Dugmore Col Wing Cgurrent

Bond posted for Hodges in Stanton double fatality case

J R Hodges of Red Oak released on a $15000 bond after being charged in the death of Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson of Stanton. Two civil suits against Hodges have been filed by the estates administrators seeking a combined $50000 in damages.

J. R. Hodges Red Oak Aaron Johnson Stanton Hodges

Judge O'Donnell backs pension for the aged

The Kansas City judge promotes abolishing the doorhouse by pensioning the elderly as a humane policy. He notes nations like Great Britain France and New Zealand already provide old age pensions following Denmark's 1891 lead. He laments the need for any pension yet believes future generations will receive support.

Thomas O’donnell Kansas City Great Britain France New Zealand Denmark

Transfers of Mortgages and Auto Loans Noted

Last week 24 chartel mortgages were recorded totaling 14751.19 dollars. Ten of the mortgages covered automobiles and one covered an auto truck.

Boy Scouts In Glenwood Spotted As Needed In Town

A note from Glenwood advocates forming a Boy Scouts organization for local boys. The writer expresses support and belief the town would be happier with such a group and plans to say more later.

Boy Scouts Glenwood

Mrs Elmer Carter Obituary Aged 60 In Macedonia

Mrs Elmer Carter wife of E Carter died at her home in Macedonia June 26 1922 aged 60 years 4 months 14 days She came to Mills county in 1882 and married in May that year Five children born four survive two sons live in Omaha one son at home and a married daughter in Macedonia She was a member of the RNA and Rebekah lodges with their ritual at burial She was sister of Henry Boyer merchant of Malvern.

Elmer Carter Sarah Ann Boyer Macedonia Mills County E. &. Carter Omaha Henry Boyer Malvern

Weekend Guests and Renewal Notice Blend in Brief

Mr and Mrs D G Belt of Omaha were weekend guests at the Mr and Mrs F J Wallace home. A renewal came Monday from Clara Seavey of Oberlin Kan. She has been of The Tribune family for several years.

D. G. Belt Omaha F. J Wallace Clara Seavey Oberlin Kan Tribune

Community Day at CHAUTAU QUA Homecoming Invite

Community Day begins July 10 at CHAUTAU QUA. This homecoming event invites friends to attend and celebrate with neighbors and organizers during the summer gathering.

Chautauqua

Prehistoric Swamp Life Reconstructed From Braidwood Fossils

Professor Adolf Noe of the University of Chicago describes a prehistoric Braidwood swamp in northern Illinois. Fossils from Skinner mine No. 2 reveal giant ferns, club mosses, 100 foot trees, and insects like dragonflies and cockroaches. The coal beds formed from this ancient vegetation and hid a world without butterflies birds or flowers for 100 million years.

Braidwood Adolf OG. Noe University of Chicago Noe Skinner Mine No. 2 Chicago Illinois Mazon Creek Minera

Ads on Postage Stamp? Westminster Gazette Reports Ad Plan

The Westminster Gazette notes a plan announced by Postmaster General Kellaway to place advertisements on British postage stamps and in post offices. Advertising contracts will be tendered, with approvals required, and alcohol ads excluded. The scheme aims to yield substantial revenue while avoiding wall-to-wall poster coverage.

Westminster Gazette Post Office Kellaway Bellaway

Whisky not a necessity of life case in Nairobi courts

A Nairobi Kenya Colony court ruling held that whisky is not a necessity of life even for a Scot in the tropics. In a minor’s debt suit over goods, the court limited recoveries by minors to necessities of life, striking from the claim the three bottles of whisky. The decision followed lengthy arguments cited by a London Express correspondent.

Tropics Nairobi Kanya Colony Baat Africa London Express

Penny Feather Sparks Highland Courtship

In rural Forfarshire a shy plowman tries to speak to Penny Shyntas but fails for hours. At last he notices a feather on her apron, provoking her witty reply about a goose in the night. The exchange ends with playful Scottish humor.

Shyntas Sandy Forfarshire Jenny

Death of C H Mayse in Glenwood March 7

The deceased C H Mayse died after a two day illness in Glenwood. Found by Marshal Dalton in the county courthouse basement, he was taken to Mrs. Tipton's rooming house. A step-son Roy Greenlee claimed belongings and sent them by express. Denver correspondence questioned watches, life insurance, and body removal. The case includes past marriages, adoption by Greenlee, and a 1906 San Francisco earthquake context.

C.H. Mayse C. H. Mayse Glenwood Marshal Dalton Court House Roy Greenlee Coffeysville Kan Express Dalton Tipton Chicago Denver St. Joseph Good Block Cols Cash H. Mayse Omaha Journal Here Gash H. Mayse Winfield Emma Mayse Greenlee Deliver Dallas Tex Mr. Mayse Kansas State Reformatory Hutchinson Helen .C. Mayse

Seven Years Later Chief Reports Mayse Alive in Coffeyville

A Coffeyville police chief writes that Mr Mayse is alive and employed locally and has remarried his first wife. The Colorado Mrs Mayse mails a note. Mayse learns his second wife is alive and single again. He later ships out in World War I era, then travels to Chicago to visit a daughter who works as a multiplex operator for Western Union. her husband is Edwin R Pearce. Mayse writes Coffeyville three months ago after not hearing from his wife. they were never divorced. She alleges he carried insurance in her favor.

Poice Coffeyville Mayse Colorado Chicao Dauhter Western Union Telegraph Company Edwin R. Pearce Mr. Mayse

Deaths of Glenwood Residents Reach Puyallup

Former Glenwood people died in Puyallup Washington. William H. Byers 67 died at his family home after a short illness with heart trouble. He lived in Puyallup 18 years, born in Glenwood Iowa. Byers left a wife and daughter Mildred Phefer. Alfretta Shisler 68 died at her sister's home in Puyallup after a yearlong illness. She had lived in Puyallup five years, previously from Triinal. Funeral arrangements were set in Methodist churches, with services to follow in Sumner cemetery for Byers and in Puyallup for Shisler.

E.B. Brown Auburn Wash the Tribune Glenwood Puyallup Brown Byers Shisler Mills County Charlies Davis J. C. Bonham D. K. Donnelly Tacoma O Hi Shay Ada Fisher Seattle Mary Steepy Portland Ove The Herald and Tribune W. H. Byers William H. Byers 4Th Avenue Mr. Byers Glanwood Mildred Phefer Philippine Islands Nebraska O. B. Shay Methodist Church T. W. Lane Sumner Alfretta Shisler Pearl ,Brugh 4Th Street Puyallun Tlinals G. ©. Armour Pioneer Way West

Obituary Notice of Mrs Bhister and Family

Saturday afternoon services at 2 PM will be held for Mrs Bhister Burial in Woodlawn Abbey mausoleum She leaves her husband Jacob Bhister of LaGranga UL a daughter Mrs Armour and two grandchildren Paul and Martha Armour a sister Mrs Brush all of Puyallup

Woodlawn Abbey Inauzoleum Jacob Bhister LaGranga, UL Armour Paul Martha Armmour Mrs. Brush Puyallup

Real Estate Transfers Deeds Summary

Real estate transfers list multiple transactions across Glenwood Malvern Silver City and neighboring towns. Names include Alta J. Pullman, Lange Langesen, F B Mulholland, Kenneth Cook, Laura B. Plimpton, W M Plimpton, Winnie Hubbell, Maude Skillcorn, H C Anderson, Dassie Manter, Charles P Hamilton, Elizabeth Bogart, Claude F Anderson, Rank C Boyle, Dalay M Manter, George E Craig, George Pagle, Fay Wright, R L Higgins, J H Ryckman, Frank Garst, Lewis M Hamback, H C G Akin, LeRoy Dixon, with varied cash amounts and property descriptions in blocks and lots across Academy Add Malvern Glenwood Silver City Pacific Junction and surrounding cemeteries.

Alta J. Pullman Lange Langesen Huffaker Silver City Iowa F .B Mulholland Kenneth R. Cook Academy Add. Malvern Laura B. Plimpton W. M. Plimpton V. C City of Glenwood Winnie Hubbell Et al Maude Skillcorn Gordon's Add H. C Anderson Dassie Manter Chas. P. Hamilton Eliabeth Bogart Glenwood Cemetery Claude F. Anderson C. Boyle Pacific Junction H. H. Huffaker Et al Dalay M. Manter Malvern Cemetery George E. Craig George Pagle Fay Wright R. L. Higgins J. H. Ryckman Frank Garst Lewis M. Hamback H. CG Clara Bond LeRoy Dixon Louis M. Hambschk

Copeland urges centenarian hope and daily exercise

Dr Royal S Copeland, New York City health commissioner, told Rotary members 3,500 people in the United States are over 100 and urged that everyone could live to 100. He warned business and professional men for poor living, promoted daily exercise during Physical Culture Week, and suggested weight guidelines and life expectancy statistics from insurers to emphasize healthier living.

United States Royal S Copeland City of New York Rotary Copeland Dr. Copeland Rotarians

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