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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1901

Page

8

Backer Rack Returns as Debt Issues Surface in Glenwood

Mr Backer Rack returns to Glenwood amid unsettled debts from cement sidewalk work. J M Backer faced arrest for obtaining goods under false pretenses after a warrant by J E Scott. he was captured in Caro Mich and brought back. Most victims did not prosecute as he reportedly paid many before trial. county bears costs. Also: Miss Shriver hosts twenty friends at six o’clock dinner. bean bag contest prize goes to Miss Frances Townlee. Electric line from Sidney to Glenwood remains uncertain but potential stock signs planned. Notices: Dr. Osteo advertises women’s diseases care. Edwards Brower line sandies.

J. E. Scott Mr. Backer Backer Caro, Mich Sara Morgan Glenwood Leen Miss Shriver Mergeline Shriver Glen Frances Towslee Mies Shriver Janet Record Jene Gigray Grace Brown Grace Towslee Florence Evernham Frances Townlee Frank Starbuck Etta Ewing Helen Oalton Louise Woodruff Josephine Janie Blanche Burkett Ada Anderson Jrace Russell Bertha Cuswell Mies Alderman Chicago Edith Torey San Francisco Mies Elvina Vanelt Shenandoah Mies Lyle Robinson Sidney Towan John” Surles Hastings & Sidney Branch Qoherlea Brooklyn Heights Road Charlee Lenwood O. W. E. Mitchel Bidney Bignera New York City Johoarles Denver I Younges

The Married Men Win in Close Baseball Clash

The Bachelors Club baseball nine and Williams's Colts played a tight game at Williams's park, ending 16 to 15 in favor of Williams. Fans packed the northeast park as umpire O. M. Sharpe controlled a harmonious, rule-filled contest with both teams showing strong performance.

Bachelors Club Williams Mesars F. J. Wallace Frank Ridgeway C. EB. Dean Williams's Park 0. M. Sharpe Sharpe Esoh

Institution Band Concert Wins Warm Town Welcome

The Institution band, led by Leo Steppan, drew a larger crowd than any previous evening, with many visitors staying for music. The ensemble, many inmates of the Institution, depicted strong progress as Director Steppan builds a notable group with entries in cornet to saxophone sections and drums.

Institution Band Institution Glenwood Hue Stappan Leo Steppan Leaslie Maiden Fred McConnel Claude van Sant Harry Kraft Walter Huntely Jack Bailey Herbert Goodwater Will Bulit Burchhardt Johnson Hiram Seaser Geo Fulton Arlie Howden Eddie Yingat Everet Verria Everet Miller Willie Bowling Robinaun Tide Joutin Kaletadt Bags D. Graves el Basa

One Last Two Won Glenwood Maroons vs Cleveland Call Team

The Glenwood Maroons traveled to Evaex to face the Cleveland call team in a two game set. In the opener Glenwood triumphed 9 to 7 while the nightcap saw Cleveland pour in 19 runs to Glenwood’s 13 over nine innings. The report notes strong hitting and mentions upcoming games against Argos and Plaseland with the Tabor tournament continuing and the Meroone healing the Vist.

Glenwood Maroons Evaex Cleveland Glen Glenwood Sec‘tion Meroone Nebraska City Plaseland

Battle of Verse in Chicago Ends With Editor’s Win

A three hour poetry duel at Professor Frederick Starr’s residence pitted Kan s as teacher Lina Mattocks against Nelson O. Field, town newspaper editor. Verse by verse, Field used Whitman and Tennyson to outlast Mattocks, who tired after Longfellow and Wordsworth, ending with a belt for Field as the audience watched a marathon of classic poets.

Chicago Tribune Kanene Trisunz Frederick Starr Kansay Lina Mattocks Kansas Nelson O. Field Misa Mattocks Longfellow Mr. Field Whitman Taunyson Miss Mattocks Wordsworth Tennyson Lowell Goldsmith Byron

Apple Prospects Draw Apple Buyer to Glenwood

W. F. Russell of Sioux City visiting Glenwood to buy about 16 000 barrels of apples for Palmer & Co. He expects a heavy crop with good quality and few worm damages. Russell notes Jonathan and Wealthy varieties may lead, Ben Davis expected third best yield. Palmer Bros. have four buyers and will ship apples as they come in.

W. F. Russell Sioux City Glenwood Palmer & Co Russell Desn Mr. Russell Jonathane Ben Davis Palmer Bros Raggell

Record Breaker Reports Unmatched Heat Across Year

A Glenwood resident, Mr A Schapell, who has tracked weather since 1859, says the past month’s warmth is unmatched in his records. He notes crops suffer and longs for cooler days instead of more heat. Also mentions a bemusing ad for Banner Salve claiming fast healing with three applications.

A. Schapell Glenwood Worning

New Wrestling Match Set for Glenwood Opera House

Glenwood residents are invited to a wrestling match next Saturday featuring Prof Frank Coleman Pacific Coast middleweight champion and Mr Joe Donnelly Illinois middleweight champion. They will contest for a $100 purse in a best two of three throws, with Donnelly resting in Glenwood all week and Coleman arriving tomorrow. Both have long pro careers, with Burns and other stars noted, and the event aims to be a safe, respectable athletic spectacle for all ages.

Glenwood Opera House Frank Coleman Pacific Joe Donnelly Tlinois Bueinears Coleman Farmer Barne United States Donnelly St. Louis Fuik Myera Omaha Prof. Coleman Farmer Burns

Tabor College Graduates Herald Notable Fellowships

The 11 graduates include Ernest Barnes who won a biology fellowship at Browns University with full expenses paid for a year. Myron Gaston earned a Greek department fellowship at Iowa State University. Myrtin Young received a Philippine teaching post at $1,000 yearly with roundtrip travel for a three year contract. Grace Lawrence was offered an English teaching job in California at $1,000 annually. Three plan further study while four anticipate matrimony, affecting income and future plans.

Tabor College Ernest Barnes Browns’ University Myron Gaston Farnham Iowa State University Myrtin Young Philippine Islands Grace Lawrence California

She Reveals Hidden Beauty After Arnica Salve Use

An old notice claims a woman removed sores blotches and pimples with Bueksen Arnica Salve. It asserts all blemishes vanish and promises cure for fevers boils ulcers carbuncles and felons, with relief for corns burns and piles. Sale listed at A J Howe for 260.

Bueksen A.J. Howe

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