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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
The Wills County Tribune from Glenwood Iowa dated July 10, 1908 reports community happenings, local notices, and brief market notes with emphasis on town events and public interest items of that week.
County surveyor Lee Smith and his dog tried a quick return to his rooming house by riding in a buggy driven by a young lad with a team of bran ches. About a block north of the square the tongue dropped, the buggy tipped, Smith suffered facial bruises, and the whip-wielding lad held the reins to avert a serious runaway.
Charles Noah, the Glenwood pitcher who began the season with the Omaha league team, was recently transferred and assigned to a new assignment in the league lineup.
The report notes Noah’s strong form with Shar on in the Pennsylvania State League. In his last three outings he allowed only two runs, blanked the Nine team 3 to 0 on June 29, and defeated Akron 4 to 1 on July 2.
The Shenandoah chautauqua ended on July 4 incurring a deficit of about 8600 after receipts totaling 8106. Gate receipts were 2106 plus season tickets 500 tents 100 and concessions 100. July 4 gate was 021 and talent cost 2920.
The Mills County Veterans Association will hold its annual reunion in Emerson on September 2 3 and 4 Arthur McClain serves as president and the old soldiers and friends can expect a strong program Tomerson is noted for handling events well The Tribune invites readers to submit wants through its columns for inexpensive classified notices and conury news continues in the paper
Morning service at Glenwood Church centers on Ministries of Love. Evening sermon continues The Destiny of the Wicked with interpretation of radical scriptural terms. Epworth League led by Miss Edith Gilmore on Jesus teaching singleness of purpose in service. Tome Folks Day planned for next Sunday with church transport for those unable to walk. Choirs and pastor Staples will address Gods Records and Rewards in morning and Rejected Stones and the Tragedy of Blundering Builders in evening.
A political exchange shows the orator seeking support from Farmer Corntessel who replies that, after consideration, a slick speaker cannot be trusted. The Washington Star reports the dialogue highlighting distrust of rhetoric and cautious voter stance.
Pacific Junction residents recount visits, arrivals, and departures around the holiday. Families travel to Glenwood, Plattsmouth, and Council Bluffs while trains run irregularly due to Denver delays and high water. The council and depot workers adjust routes and discuss drainage projects along Pony Creek and eastward bluffs.
A young lady staying with a widow during teachers examinations in Glenwood was robbed overnight. Groceries delivered the previous day vanished, along with her hat and cherry tree fruit. The town lore notes Glenwood’s millinery stores would help. Mrs Deslisle remains ill. River rise hinders Carrier route. Not from Brulls unable to traverse full route.
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