Land Disappears but Mortgage Remains in Court
In Glenwood district court Judge Thornell weighs who must pay a $2500 mortgage on the Dwight Kennett farm, river erosion reducing 116 acres to about 25. The Van Kirks, Morris, Gunn, Clutes, Williams, and others face liability questions as the land changes hands. Morris dismissed, ruling looms on others. Also, J W Tillman was arrested for malicious trespass over a telephone line dispute between Minnie Munsinger and City Telephone Co. of Mills and Fremont Counties, bond set at $200. further court actions postponed to September term. The Glenwood Canning Co case and other civil matters proceed with adjournments and new trial rulings ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Glenwood
Ludlow Savings & Trust Co
John van Kirk
Thornell
Dwight Kennett
St. Mary Township
Hennett
John
Ed van Kirk
Silver City
New England Loan & Trust Company
Luchew Concern
W. C. Gunn
Stt. Scott
Kan
Gunn
Robert Morris
van Kirks
Morris
Jones
Malvern
Wy. Clites
Emerson
Clutes
A Min
Williams
Grace Lingaman
Vankirks
Gillilland & Logan
Plaintiff Trust Company
Genung & Genung
Messer
John Y. Stone
W. 5. Lewis
Thoms & Beeson
Red Oak
Clues and
Minnie Munsinger
City Telephone Company
Mills
Fremont Counties
J. W. Tillman
Fremont
Munsinger
Tabor
Tillman
Sidney
Linville
Justice Day
Ed Mitchell
Mitchell
Ditch Change Draws County Board Action in Glenwood
The County Board met in Glenwood to decide on the Pony Creek ditch route. An adjournment was taken until Monday. A revised plan would route the ditch under the east end of the log trestle near the junction on BR and M tracks to better handle river overflow. The initial survey had placed the ditch about 400 yards west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Pony Creek
Farmers aim to curb Big Muddy floods with levee decisions
Missouri bottom farmers plan a mass meeting at Pacific Junction to decide on building a levee southwest of Wenton and possibly cutting a ditch through Hobo Island to realign the Missouri River. Debate centers on optimal levee location to prevent future overflows and save thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Tribune
Pacific Junction
Wenton
Hobo Island
Platteville Township
Late News Notes From Across the Nation
Mosquito control urged by kerosine in water, Shenandoah chautauqua profits lagged by wet weather, seven men killed in a Pottsville Pa coal mine blast, fleet reaches the Philippines and anchors at Honolulu. Taft insider Frank Gle Titchecock chosen GOP National Committee chair. Modern Woodmen sue Chariton bank over 400000 deposit default. Indiana may swing Democratic if Kern nominated. Alia hanged in Denver for murder at a Catholic church, curses priesthood. He claims no God as he kneels at the communion rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giuseppe Alia
Denver
Colo
Father Jenricks
Alia
Winkler Praises Bryan After Denver Visit
Winkler Enthusiastic A H Winker returned from Denver praising Bryan. He attended the big Democratic Gathering but could not enter the hall due to crowds. He notes visitors camped there and that he has supported Bryan for 12 years since leaving the Republican ranks over money issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Winker
Denver
Bryan
Winkler
Real Estate Transfers in Glenwood and Mills County
Jesse and Frank Muliga transfer undivided 40 acres in section 27 Glenwood township to Lillie Stacy for 200 dollars. A. J. Wearin sells a strip of land in section 24 Julian Creek for 150 dollars to Mills County. W. L. Clark sells land in see 34 Rawles township for 8750 dollars to A. L. Kempton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Frank Muliga
Lillie Stacy
Glenwood Township
A. J. Wearin
Mills County
Julian Creek
W.L. Clark
A. L. Kempton
See
Rawles Township
Drennan Undergoes Successful Operation in Rochester
Word from Rochester Minnesota reports Frank L Drennan underwent a successful operation on Monday and is resting well. The procedure was considered dangerous and friends in Mills County will be glad to hear of his improving condition as Mr and Mrs Drennan plan to return to Glenwood after gaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Frank L. Drennan
Mills County
Leans Avenge Defeat In Close 11 10 Baseball Battle
Avenging a prior loss the Leans beat the Fats 11 to 10 in Glenwood yesterday in a seesaw game. Chester Pickel officiated as umpire. The Court House boys and the North siders meet again this afternoon for another clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Fats
Chester Pickel
Court House
North Siders
Alfalfa Palace Planned at National Corn Exposition
The article notes corn as king and alfalfa as queen in the western states. It reports plans for an Alfalfa Palace in Omaha as a feature of the National Corn Exposition from December 9 to 19. The palace will be built of alfalfa bales, with premium awards for alfalfa types. It argues cattle benefit from a protein mix rather than pure corn and that packers pay higher prices for stock fattened on corn with alfalfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Cora
Matrimonial Matters in Malvern and Council Bluffs
L. Stamper and Miss Mary L. Hammons, both of Malvern, obtained a marriage license in Glenwood and were married by Rev. J. C. Harris at the Christian parsonage. The groom previously resided in Glenwood. The bride is the daughter of John Hammons. Separately, Fred Toenfeld of Mineola and Anna Jensen of Council Bluffs were issued a marriage license on Wednesday, ages 36 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Stamper
Mary L. Hammons
Malvern
Glenwood
Glerk Davis
J. C. Harris
John Hammons
Council Bluffs
Fred Toenfeld
Mineola
Anna Jensen
Council Kilnts
Roller Skating Fad Through the Ages and Its Local Echo
The piece traces roller skating’s long history from early 1800s inventors to 1884 America and 1910s recountings, noting Glenwood and Mills County youths revive the craze on cement walks. It recalls rinks at Glenwood House and Commercial House, Will Skillhorm’s promotion, and the 1890s Armory era. It also cites the motorized skate by M Constantini of Paris and the sport’s national waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Mills County
United States
Glenwood House
Commercial House
Will Skillhorm
M. Constantini
Paris
Permanent Auditorium Under Construction for Qlorinda Chautauqua
A large force of mechanics is at work on a hexagonal auditorium for the Qlorinda chautauqua. The steel framed building will offer over fifteen thousand square feet of seating, accommodating two to three thousand people. A west platform for several hundred will be enclosed while the main auditorium remains partly open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlorinda Chautauqua
Parents Held Responsible for Child Health Rules
New York adopts strict school child health rules targeting parents who fail to keep their children in good health. Critics call it autocratic, but supporters argue it enforces justice as many parents neglect nutrition clothing and medical care for their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The Great Innes Band at Glenwood Chautauqua
The Great Innes Band of sixty two musicians and five soloists led by Innes performs at the Glenwood Chautauqua with operatic singers including Miss Marie Florence Signor Zara Signor Pezzetti H. Clayton Evarts and H. J. Williams. The directors announce a series of programs culminating in the famous New York band appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Innes
Glenwood
Innes
Orchestral Band of
New York
Marie Florence
Signor Zara
Signor Pezzetti
H. Clayton Evarts
H. J. Williams
President Taft to wear corset to slim figure
A London corset maker, Mme Jacques, claims she will reduce Secretary Taft from 58 inches to 40 with belts and silk stockings, promising a sylphlike figure for Taft and a slimmer Roosevelt. She predicts a nationwide trend among prominent men and a return visit in a month to measure progress.
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New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Mme
Jacques
Mme. Jacques
St. Louis
London
Washington
William H. Taft
Capitol
White Houses
Not All Gone Confederate Soldier Reflects on Defeat
A Confederate soldier who fled Nashville two days earlier discarded his weapon and accoutrements and, alone in the woods, faced his feelings. He admitted being whipped and demoralized yet insisted that tan troops remained scattered. The text shifts to an ad urging readers to buy shoes at Glenwood Mercantile Co with discounts and a local shop mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
SASSING BACK COSTLY PRANK AT LOCKLAND CANAL
An 18 year old Cuban Guth son of a lock smith was dropped into fresh concrete by foreman Samuel House during canal work. Guth caused bystanders to laugh as he was hoisted from the mortar and taken home soaked. House was arrested for disorderly conduct and fined ten dollars and costs after a trial before Mayor Clifford.
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Cincinnati
Carl Guth
Middle Canal
Samuel House
House
Guth
Marshal Hanley
Clifford
Lockfind
Salary Cut Proposal Stirs Boston Church
Rev. Frederick B. Fisher of Temple Street Methodist Episcopal church asks congregation to reduce his salary from 2200 to 1200 dollars yearly. He argues a preacher needs only a modest living and the remaining 1000 dollars should aid distress among the poor. Fisher, a Komomo Indiana native and former North Street pastor, began as a bootblack and has supported himself since age eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frederick B. Fisher
Temple Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Fisher
Kokomo
Ind
North Street Methodist Episcopal Church
India
Vet Removes Seven Inch Hat Pin From Kalamazoo Terrier
Dr. Waddles, a veterinary surgeon, cut into a fox terrier’s stomach and removed a seven inch hat pin. The dog swallowed the pin two weeks ago and was thought to have rheumatism until it began bleeding. Belongs to J W Carpenter the terrier will live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Waddles
J. W. Carpenter
Stolen Kiss Charged in Hanley Case Against Goodfellow
A fine of 100 dollars and a contempt order were imposed at Hanley on Charles Frederick Goodfellow, formerly secretary of the Potters' Mills Limited, for stealing from Edith Ball aged 16 in Tedlway.
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London
Conta
Hanley
Charles Frederick Goodfellow
The
Potters’ Mills, Limited
Edith Ball
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Tra Lewis
Minnie Lewis
A. H. Winkler
Glenwood Canning Company
Saywer Vs. Williams
Hank
G. [. Retelsdorf
L. B. Williams
Shenandoah Chautauqua
Pottsville
Philippines
Honolulu
Frank Gle
Titchecock
Win. IT
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Des Moines
First National Bank
Chariton
Richard Pearson Llabson
Kern
Indiana
Chicago
Alfalfa Palace
Stamper-Hammons
Tate
iSkt
Glens
Berlin
Australia
Canada
New “Figger
Alec
Glenwood Mercantile Co
Ashe
Fiock
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