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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
2
Des Moines reports a farmer expert Henry Wallace says one third of oats lie flat and cannot be saved. He forecasts corn in lowlands nearly ruined, winter wheat good, pastures excellent, and Clover exposure minimal. He expects a better crop than 1901 if weather stays normal. Plenty of rain noted but weeds with corn in some fields.
Iowa City Des Moines July 16 The annual report by Superintendent Gass to the board of control shows Davenport home had 474 inmates on July 1 with 273 soldiers' orphans and 199 county charges. There were 171 male and 203 female. The previous year total was 459 and average attendance 470.
Amost Means, prominent Nodaway resident, vanished after leaving town May 31 while returning to his west Nodaway home. He was in good health and his finances were sound. no trace since that date has been found.
Parsonville Ia July 16 Sunday marked the birthday anniversary of W H Coop born in Jefferson county July 13 1835 He was the first white child born in the county and the event became an old fashioned jubilee with church services at the usual hour.
Two men giving names O'Brien and Stewart were arrested for robbing the shop of William Gutmecht. Sheriff Law's dogs tracked them to an abandoned corn crib a mile from town where they were found asleep with the stolen goods.
Carroll Iowa July 14 The new Methodist Episcopal church valued at 17000 dollars was dedicated Sunday free of debt Bishop I W Joyce of Minneapolis delivered the dedicating sermon Nearly all of four thousand seven hundred dollars was raised at the close of the services in under thirty minutes
A terrible wind hail and rain storm struck Oskaloosa Iowa with two heavy downpours. Many houses were torn from their foundations and substantial property damage occurred across the area.
William Eckie a young farmer committed suicide by shooting in his wheatfield. His dog led the searching party to body. No cause for the act is known.
Louis Knoup a 75 year old early settler of the county ended his life by hanging in the barn of the county poor farm in July. The death is reported as self-inflicted and notes his advanced age and long residence in the area.
A Cedar Falls farmer named Harry Gilbert drowned near Bla Hawk while in boating activity. Rescue efforts were made but the body was recovered.
Western railroads announce the annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Washington this October. Round trip from Chicago to western points costs one fare plus one cent per mile to Washington, with short-line mileage added. Bands travel at half rate in uniform on a single ticket, and tickets are valid Oct 2 to Oct 5, with a return by Oct 15 and optional extension to Nov 3 for an extra deposit.
Mrs. Mallie Hunt fired five shots from a 32 caliber revolver at A. J. Goodspeed, a prominent auctioneer, wounding him slightly. The incident occurred as Hunt confronted Goodspeed in his room above a business block. Miss Maud Moore, 18, recently moved here at Goodspeed’s invitation, is involved in the tale of two women who allege Goodspeed promised marriage and then jilted Hunt.
Otto Roderick faced murder-though not first degree charges in the death of Clark Moyer, a railway mail clerk. Justice Bryan bound him over to the grand jury with bail set at 1006 dollars, indicating a serious charge but not first degree murder. failure to post bail sent him to the county jail.
Sidney Louisiana July 14 ir Butler living near Knox rescues old Mr. Smith from a blaze. He finds the crippled man on a bed as flames overtake the house and carries him to safety just before the structure collapses.
In Webster City Iowa on July 14 Johnosen a 17 year old boy killed himself by drowning in Mud lake north of town. He was under indictment for placing obstructions on the Northwestern railroad track near Jewell in March, and it is believed that the trouble contributed to the act.
DES MGILNES July 14 Major S. H. M. Byers a noted author and former United States consul at Berne Switzerland under General Grant was thrown from a horse this morning. He sustained a fractured leg a dislocated shoulder and severe scalp wounds.
Fort Dodge Iowa July 14 Mrs Henry Pike and her son Henry Gruber were discharged after a hearing on charges they shot William Pike at the Fonda farm house while he slept in bed. A .22 rifle found between the mattress and springs of the boy's bed was deemed insufficient to bind them over to the grand jury.
Dixon Denny, four years night captain of police under Mayor Jennings, killed himself at 144 Vaughn Street Glenwood. Ill for weeks and reportedly driven by pain and sleeplessness, he appeared despondent over business prospects after selling his saloon stake to W C Utterback. He paced all night before shooting himself, with family noting mental strain and possible temporary insanity.
Iowa state executive council members visiting Glenwood report the Burlington route through the asylum property will cause greater damage than expected and land prices may exceed what the company will pay. The price decision awaits days of work on assessments, with equalizing reviews first and personal property assessments following. The forthcoming state tax levy, not counting war expense refunds, is expected near six mills.
Des Moines reports show Iowa's insane population rising about 125 yearly. On June 30 last, 4526 in custody: 950 in county institutions, 424 in private facilities, and 3152 in state hospitals, up from 4390 in 1901 and 4294 in 1900.
G E Boyd county superintendent of Sunday Schools for Woodbine died in a drowning near Missouri Valley Iowa while driving in flooded country by the Boyer River. A search party recovered his body at 2 a m. He had been active in Sunday school work in the county for several years.
Des Moines July 15 Mason City faces a wild dog scare as rabies outbreaks in the canine population trigger a citywide panic. Citizens reclaim firearms and dogs at large are being culled under a strict policy to eradicate unrestrained dogs in Mason City and Meson township.
Webster City Iowa July 12. Seventeen year old Sling Johnson, under indictment for placing obstructions on the Northwestern track north of Jewell, committed death by his own action. He drowned himself in Mud lake bed nine miles south of the city. He was tried in April, jury disagreed, and he was freed on $500 bail. He brooded over the coming trial and possible years in the penitentiary, then ended his life. A conflicting report said the death was accidental.
In July 12 Fred Johnson, son of A Johnson, was involved in a quarrel at Carlson's saloon. Carl Hecter, son of Henry Hecter and under 21, struck Johnson during an attempt to quell a dispute between C R Swift and Lund. Johnson died from injuries after being kicked under the left ear. Hecter was arrested. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Johnson died at Hecter's hands.
The Iowa Pharmaceutical association in Sioux City on July 12 urged action for a pure food law. Prof. W. J. Teeters of the University of Iowa pharmacy dept reported many adulterated goods enter Iowa due to absence of such a law and a committee was appointed to lobby for passage.
Sioux City In July 12 a circus incident left Ruby Mathews dead after her brother Hazen jumped on her stomach during a stunt at the local circuit. Severe pains and hemorrhages followed immediately as both siblings were keen on circus acts.
A tornado tore through Oxford and surrounding farm land in Iowa, destroying orchards and outbuildings and killing livestock. Jacob Burkhart died when barn collapse at Wesley Irish’s property trapped him as the storm struck July 12.
Des Moines officials approved Captain J. S. Lothrop of Sioux City for 7500 dollars on his services in ferreting out a war claim of nearly 500000 dollars. He had requested 25102.93 dollars for his work, about 54 percent of the collection, but the executive council approved seven and a half thousand as his fee.
The Atlantic canning factory expects to close this week after six weeks of operation. Rains ruined about 140 acres of this year's pea crop, preventing later plantings from being harvested in time. About 400 acres were canned, marking a significant impact on the season.
Harry Gummere, son of Fred Gummere and resident three miles east of Afton, was killed while breaking a wild broncho to drive. A neighbor found his body in the road beside the horse, cart, and wreckage. the horse is believed slain in the incident.
At Johnstown Cambria Steel mine explosion leaves 142 dead and 52 more bodies expected as 400 escaped. Rescue workers endured perilous conditions and saved fourteen men. Eighty seven dead pulled from the mine by day’s end amid scenes of mourning and uncertainty.
FLORENCE Neb July 12 Pries lake a resort one mile north of town is gone a beautiful small lake had been built by damming a ravine the lake covered about an acre and was up to ten feet deep heavy rains softened the earthwork water seeped through then a flood from surrounding hills broke the dam and swept into the river destroying the lake.
In Fullerton Nebraska on July 12 Earnest Bennett broke his leg below the knee during a ball game. The injury halted play as medical staff attended to him and spectators witnessed the accident. Bennetts condition was not immediately disclosed.
Captain John Conroy, superintendent of harbor work at Cardenas, Cuba, predicts trouble with local natives within sixty days. He says the dissatisfied negroes, who fought, believe they should hold offices as a result of their participation.
South Omaha reports slow cattle demand with fair to good stock selling near seven dollars and down roughly 60 cents weekly. Hogs show cautious buying but overall steady, with heavy hogs $7.85 to $8.00 and lighter weights around $7.76 to $7.80. Sheep volumes limited, packers buying steady on better grades. Kansas City echoes softer cattle, steady to lower hogs, and mixed lambs and sheep pricing across categories.
Captain James A. Ryan of the fifteenth cavalry faces court martial in Manila over war time methods used on natives. Major Edwin S. Glenn argues the water cure saved lives and avoids torture. The defense claims the judge’s report is unsubstantiated and cites Civil War orders to justify Ryan.
Data from the state board of control shows Iowa's insane population reaching 4526 on July 30, up 136 from last year. The board notes an average annual rise near 125, implying a new 1000-patient hospital roughly every eight years. Cherokee's hospital is nearing completion while others remain overcrowded. Historical counts from 1899 to 1902 are listed as 4149, 4294, 4390, and 4526.
Washington July 12 The treasury balance summary shows available cash of 200,037,632 dollars and gold totaling 104,340,823 dollars in the general fund excluding the 160,000,000 dollar gold reserve in the division of redemption.
Mrs Joel Valle, a Denver author of children's books and short stories, died at her home after a long illness. The writer was well known for works for young readers and contributed to numerous periodicals.
Rhodes Clay, Missouri assembly member and recent re-nomination candidate, died from pistol wounds after a duel with attorney C Ay Barnes. Five shots were fired in front of the post office in Mexico, Missouri. Clay was shot through the breast, Barnes had his wrist shattered by a revolver shot, Barnes is under arrest.
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