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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

3

Real Daughter of the Revolution Honored in Glenwood

Mrs Susan Ostrander, mother of George Ostrander of Glenwood, attended the Glenwood Fourth of July celebration as the oldest lady present, turning 107 on June 24. A genuine Daughter of the American Revolution, she traces ancestry to her father who served in the War of Independence at age 14, with roots stretching back to Ohio origins and a great grandfather who lived to 113.

the Tribune Glenwood Susan Ostrander George Ostrander Ostrander Daughters of the Amercian Revolution Washington Ashtabula Ohio David Wood Tartford Conn

Former Glenwood People Picnic in Washington

A lively group of former Glenwood residents gathered at J. P. Jackson’s Puyallup home on the Fourth. They enjoyed baskets, a lawn dinner, fireworks, a phonograph, and games, with many recalling dear Iowa as they toasted old friends and shared news from Tacoma and Puyallto.

Glenwood Washington Puyallup J. P. Jackson Lowa SBYS W. Ti. Short Ethel Donnelly Amily Will Eaton Cara Donnelly Lee Richter Mabel Myrtle Whitney JD. KK. Donnelly Ired Reach. Puyalttto Sam Thomas Ward

News of Kern Nomination Reaches Glenwood via New Denver Line

Citizens in Glenwood followed the Denver convention bulletins posted in the Robinson window and transmitted over a new long distance line. Miss Anna Beekman wrote the rapid notices while the Tribune printed Kern's vice presidential nomination just minutes after Denver time 4 13. By six, the city edition was mailed.

Glenwood Denver Robinson Chicago Anna Beekman Kern Our

Sad Case of Insanity Mrs Violet Hunt Taken for Mental Health Care

Mrs Violet Hunt aged 38 wife of J W Hunt and mother of five, living north of Malvern, was removed to Clarinda hospital by Sheriff Linville after insanity commissioners found mental derangement linked to her sister Mrs John Aithee's suicide. She was moved to Council Bluffs for 18 days of treatment. daughter of S N Shanks living north of Glenwood.

Violet Hunt J. W. Hunt Malvern Clarinda Hospital

Tabor Shippers Escaped From Stock Train Wreck

Six cattle cars and one hog car from Tabor on the stock train wrecked last week at Thayer. The rear cars stayed on track. Two steers owned by W. G. Gregory were killed after leg injuries. Roy Laird and Charlie Acord were in charge of the shipment and escaped injury.

Tabor Thayer W. G. Gregory Roy Laird Charlie Acord

Court in Session Clears Dockets In Glenwood Adjourned Session

Judge Thornell presided over an adjourned district court in Glenwood. Two cases were slated for action on land disputes, Ludlow Savings & Trust Co. against John Van Kirk and others, and A H W Winkler against M G Young and others. A Deer Creek township employer paid a fine and was released from custody.

Thornell Glenwood Ludlow Savings &Trust Co Ohn van Kirk Missouri Bottom Botton St. Mary Township

Booze Merchant Nabbed in Malvern Arrest

Peter Arterburn living near Deer Creek township faces charges of selling liquor contrary to law at Malvern on the Fourth. Mayor Whitteld fined him fifty dollars plus costs. unable to pay, he was jailed for several weeks. The Leader notes other offenders fled from county with similar “wet goods” discretion.

Peter Arterburn Deer Creek Hastile Glenwood Malvern Whitteld Peter

Young Mam Mer Son Harmed by Firecrackers Mishap

The youngest son of Chas Mammer in Silver City was in a Smiths blacksmith shop when a spark ignited firecrackers in his pocket. Fire from the anvil set off the fireworks, badly blistering his thigh before Mr. Smith could douse the flames in a water tub.

Chas. Mammer Silver City Smith Mr. Smith

Death Angel Claims Four Year Old Mildred Patterson

Mr and Mrs Elmer Patterson mourn the death of their only child Mildred a four year old girl who died yesterday afternoon at their home five miles east of Glenwood near Bal four from stomach and bowel trouble with meningitis She was born July 8 1904 The funeral was held at Glenwood Christian church this afternoon. William Leeky Fremont counties elder and wealthy resident died at his home near Thurm anger He came to Fremont county in 1848 His landed interests include 3200 acres in Fremont county 1450 in Kansas and 320 in Oklahoma totaling about 5000 acres.

Elmer Patterson Glenwood Balfour Mildred Glenwood Christian Church William Leeky Fremont County Thurmanduly Kansas Oklahoma Kokame Monticeto Thomas Jefferson Born Kern

County Board to Meet in Glenwood Tomorrow

The County Board will convene in Glenwood tomorrow with the Pony Creek ditch matter as the special item on the agenda. Other business is expected to be considered during the session.

Glenwood Pony Creek

Fire in Knolle barber shop causes near 500 in damage

A Sunday midnight blaze started in the Knolle barber shop in the Old Glenwood house, threatening nearby rooms. Firemen contained the flames. water damage spread to the basement bake shop, with five insured losses and no serious injuries. The exact cause remains uncertain but a cigar stub is suspected.

Warnest Binkley Ife Dick Hamilton Binkley Knolle Herd Knelle

Great Sport Saturday at Glenwood Park Defies On Tap

Great Sport Saturday promises two matches at Glenwood athletic park. West Oak versus Lyons township opening 40 dollar side wager refereed by Wilkins, followed by a horseshoes final between Marion Wifes Frank Fledges Darry Smith and Will Gardner with Col Frank Forney as referee. Admission 25 cents. A Thursday rematch Leons versus Pats and a 2 pm band concert on the square precedes a cavalcade toward the park.

Glenwood Athletic Park West Oak Lyons Townships Wilkins Marion Wifes Center Frank Fledges West Oaks Darry Smith Will Gardner Glenwood Col Frank Forney Korney's Lake Leons Pats

Matrimonial Matters In Kansas Editor Weds In Manhattan

Mrs Katharyn M Lester and WN W Huston editor of the Manhattan Kan Nationalist were married at the Lewis home in Manhattan by Rev McLain Thursday evening July 1. They left for a Colorado trip and will be at home after August 7 at 62 Leavenworth Manhattan. Mrs Huston known as Miss Kate Wing a former Mills county teacher and sister of Miss Ellen J Wing. The Tribune joins friends in wishing them happiness and prosperity.

Katharyn M. Lester WN. W. Huston Manhattan Kan Lewis McLain Colorado Leavenworth Street Huston Kate Wing Mills County Ellen J. Wing Pribune Mrs. Tuston

Home Folks Day at Glenwood Baptist Church

The Young People's Union led by Merrill Myers arranged a "home folks day" with a special service. Generous friends loaned carriages to bring many guests. pews were removed for comfort, chairs set, flowers adorned the platform, choirs performed, Henry Dean sang solo, ice water and fans provided.

Young People's Union Glenwood Baptist Church Merrill Myers Henry Dean

Costs of Primary Elections by County

The recent primary election expenses totaled 1,608 for Fremont county 1,610 for Mills county 2,210 for Page county and 3,629 for Pottawattamie county with overall municipal costs itemized by county.

Fremont County Mills County Page County Pottawattamie

Indiana’s John Kern Named Bryan’s Running Mate Prospect

John W. Kern of Indiana, a leading Democrat, is celebrated as the party’s popular stalwart. A lawyer and former state senator, Kern rose from Kokomo to Indianapolis politics, supported Bryan in 1896, and backed Tom Taggart for national chairmanship while guiding Indiana’s bid for vice presidency glory.

Bryan Democracy Hoosier Kern Supreme Court Indianapolis State Senate Tom Taggart Democratic Party Indiana Taggart St. Louis New York Judge Parker

Indiana Politician Kern's Rise From Humble Beginnings

The profile traces John Kern a Kokomo native who pursued education at Howard County schools and the University of Michigan amid financial hurdles. Despite Republican dominance in Indiana, Kern built a legal and political reputation, nearly winning a legislative seat, serving two terms as Kokomo city attorney, and gaining esteem as a steadfast Democrat aligned with Bryan while maintaining friendship with Parker. The narrative underscores his early frontier-spirited career and evolving influence in state politics.

Weisese Kern Bryan Indiana Ab Ton B. Parker Lorily Nebraska Mr. Bryan Mr. Kern Hoosier Roward County Kokomo Ife Virginia Howard County John Iowa Kerns State Normal School Toward University of Michigan Fortunsic Iug Atate

Tribune Wants Readers Tell Your Wants In Columns

The column urges readers to use the Tribune Want Readers feature to publish affordable notices. It emphasizes the ease and broad reach of placing wants, promising better chances of satisfaction through this inexpensive service.

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