Mrs Will Meyers Killed on Burlington Bridge Tragedy
A fatal accident occurred last Saturday near Pacific Junction when Mrs Will F Meyers wife of a Glenwood tailor was struck and killed by an east bound Burlington engine on trestle No 5. Her daughter Hazel aged 18 survived after jumping into shallow water. The coroner and jury heard testimony from train crew and witnesses. The family intends a damages suit for about 8000 dollars.
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Pacific Junction
Will F. Meyers
Glenwood
Hazel
Teme Edwards
Davis & Anderson Mercantile Company
Favith Junction
BE. A. Merritt
Emerson
Creston
Court House
Merritt
Lewis
W. A. Dilworth
Omaha
W. §. Heller
Genung & Genung
M. Estes
J. F. Record
W. M. Donelan
H. J. McCain
Lincoln
W. McConnell
George Arnold
Lamb
Genung
Community sorrow as family thanks helpers
The stricken husband and children receive sympathy from the community in their hour of sorrow. The family and relatives express gratitude to kind friends for assistance during their time of bereavement.
Matrimonial Matters Across towns and ages in Iowa
Reports from Tabor Glenwood and surrounding areas detail several marriages this past week. Thomas N. Frost, 70, wed Miss Haze Asman of Tabor near Plattsmouth with a 51 year age gap and prior marriage. Clarence Norris and Bessie Butler married in Glenwood, then left for Burlington. Mrs M J Valentine and David Salyers wed in Haxtum, Colorado, planning to settle on a Colorado farm. Invitations issued for Altie M Cummings and Elmer W Galt noted as forthcoming nuptials.
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Thomas N. Frost
Tabor
Miss Haze! Asman
Plattsmouth
Mr. Frost
Silver City
Henderson
Bessie Butler
Clarence E. Norris
Glenwood
J. ©. Hargi
Burlington
Omaha
M. J. Valentine
David Salyers
Haxtum
Colo
Mrs. Stone
Marriage Announcement at Cummings Home
The couple wed at the home of the prospective bride's parents Mr and Mrs B I Cummings east of Tabor at 4 o'clock p m July 21 in a quiet ceremony.
Reunion of Mills County veterans to be held in Hastings
Hastings hosts the Mills County old soldiers reunion for three days September 1 2 and 3 with speeches music baseball and other attractions. committees were formed and over 300 dollars already raised to ensure a successful event. veterans recall past reunions and officers H G Robbins president R McDonough secretary J F Martin treasurer.
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Mills County
Hastings
Veteran’s Association
H. G. Robbins
R. McDonough
J. F. Martin
Booten Boots Charge Brought Before U S Commissioner
James Booten of Henderson appeared before United States Commissioner Crawford in Councell Bluffs to answer a bootleg tag charge. He was held under $500 bond to appear July 24 for a preliminary hearing. Deputy Marshal Cole had searched Henderson for Booten but could not locate him. Booten denied hiding during the officer’s Henderson visit.
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James Booten
Henderson
United States
Crawford
Councell Bluffs
Bootien
Cole
Booten
Important Coming Events Glenwood Chautauqua and fairs
A list of regional events including Glenwood Chautauqua Malvern Fair and several picnics and tournaments. Dates span July 31 to August 28 with entries for Tabor Baseball Tournament Odd Fellows Picnic Old Settlers Picnic Teachers Institute and Soldiers Reunion Hastings. The scattered OCR reads multiple town events with several August dates and locations.
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Tabor
Odd Fellows Picnic
Silver City
Old Settlers
Glenwood
Apple Harvest Begins in Mills County
Apple harvest starts this week in Mills County with Duchess and other summer varieties nearing shipment. F. J. Allen notes the summer apples crop is the largest in 20 years of Glenwood buying, while C. B H. Dyar’s north Glenwood orchard may boast the region’s biggest Duchess crop at about 500 barrels. Dyar’s 70 acre grounds could yield roughly 8,000 bushels of apples of all kinds. Lyons township grower J. M. St. John plans to ship a car of Duchess apples this week, and blackberry output is about 100 cases. Several firms are expected to buy apples in Glenwood, including G. A. Buddy of St. Joe, Mo., represented by James A. Trant at Van Pelt & Co. Barn.
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Mills County
F. J. Allen
Glenwood
C. B H. Dyar
H.A. Dick
J. M. St. John
Lyons Township
G.A. Buddy
St. Joe
James A. Trant
van Pelt & Co
Mvery
Campers Notice For July 27 At Glenwood Chau Tauqua
Campers may reserve tents Tuesday afternoon at 3 p m on the grounds of Glenwood Chau Tauqua. Attend to seek space for camping. C W Rathke is chairman of the committee.
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Glenwood Chautauqua
Seeck Spa
C. W. Rathke
Com
Prospecting for Coal in Hastings Area
Hastings citizens plan to explore the coal question after a Burlington well at the depot pumping station revealed coal near 60 feet, including an 8 foot coal seam and an 8 inch vein. Drilling continued to 120 feet with no further coal found, and a hillside bore is proposed to better assess potential coal quality and quantity.
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Hastings
Burlington
Mail Mixup Leaves Hillsdale Residents Short
Hillsdale residents face mail trouble after the post office there was abolished. Rural routes from Glenwood were promised but no order has arrived. Mail for Hillsdale is left at Glenwood and residents must seek the carrier. Postmaster White has notified the department of the issue.
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Hillsdale
Uncle Sam
Glenwood
White
Department
Great Joint Debate on Woman Suffrage at Glenwood
The Glenwood commercial club and Chautauqua board host a debate on woman suffrage featuring Rev Miss Gertrude Von Petzold from London and Sen Shir ley Gilliland at the Glenwood Chautauque on Thursday August 5. Von Petzold, pastor of a Des Moines Universalist church, will argue for suffrage in a strong, engaging address following a notable Des Moines debate. Tickets urged as the program opens soon.
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Senator Gillilland
Miss von Petzold
Glenwood Chautauqua
Gertrude von Petzold
Glenwood Chautauque
von Petzold
London
England
Des Moines
Des Moines Assembly
Death Summons Two Old Glenwood Residents
Mrs. J J Ewing and her husband James Ewing residents of Glenwood are noted in a lengthy obituary. Mrs Ewing born January 2 1824 in Jefferson county Ohio died after eleven weeks of illness. The couple lived near Mills county and Glenwood for many years. Survived by a husband two children and several relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev C M Ward with a large local turnout. Also mentioned is Carson Walker a Glenwood member and former Indiana teacher who died recently. Funeral details and community tributes are included.
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Minnie Edwards
Bertha
Hazel
Evert
Alice
Irvin
Edna
Harry Utley
South Dakota
Luther Fast
Villisca
Edward
Charles
Henry
Utley
Lizzie Rose
Hatthe Segele
Spencer
Edward Alley
Fast
Anna Ewing
James
Ewing
Glenwood
Jefferson County
Ohio
Tatwell County
Illinois
Mr. Ewing
Mills County
Henderson
George C. Ewing
Kansas City
Etta L
Joseph AH. Ewing
Co. F. Turner
Elliott
Link Earl
Randolph
J. ©. Harris
The
Christian Church
Clyde Rhoads
Mary Deupree
L. A. Bower
Geil
Georgia Genung
H. A. French
W. H. Fickel
C. H. Marsh
Geo
O. Free
C. E. Dean
E. L. Carson
George Ewing
Dorothy
C. F. Turner
Mabel
George Boileau
Allie Boileau
R. M. Adking
G. Newsworth
Red Oak
Kate Sowers
Emerson
W. D. Craig
the Tribune
Carson Walker
C. M. Ward
Walker
Indiana
Iowa
Millis County
Sally §. Phipps
Roscoe
Leona
Ernest Co. Walker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Meyers
B. & M. Bridge
Burlington R. BR
Norris Butler
Salyers
Valentine
Altie M. Cummings
Elmer W. Galt
Shenan
At. Hastings
Malvern Fair
Alleneta Boku
Aia
Hillsdale Mail
Shirley Gillilland
Ey-R
Herrick, Secy
Glenwood Commercial Club
Chautauqua Board
Shirley Gilliland
J. J. Ewing
Mya
Sallie E. Walker
E. O. Walker
Mina County
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