Prices Were High In Glenwood's Old Daniel Hardware Building
A Tribune visit reveals the Daniel hardware site in Glenwood, stored ledgers from Staude & Anderson show 1866 prices for staples like wagons at 100, flour per sack 5.25, sugar 1.00, tea 2.50, salt 0.25, and more. The building stood on the square west side for fifty years, later sold to George Otis for a livery shed. Prices reflect pre-railroad Missouri River trade.
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Tribune
Daniel Hardware
Glenwood
George Otis
Staude & Anderson
I. W. Russell
South Bend
Mills County
Missouri River
St. Louis
Plattsmouth
Grades Trouble From Glenwood Walks Project
The laying of numerous permanent walks in Glenwood this year caused grade problems across residences. On the west side, many samples show compromised grades with a jog at Jamison drug store to the new bank walk. Bogart's and the State Bank walk is misaligned, prompting adjustments to balance levels.
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Glenwood
Jamison Drug Store
New Bank
Bogart
State Bank
Keenan Story Contrasts on July Shooting in Treer Creek
Wm Kennedy of Imogene relays Keenan’s version of the Treer Creek shooting on July 4. Keenan, in Mercy Hospital, says he confronted Mike Murray at the Murray home and disarmed a shotgun before it was fired at him, contrasting earlier reports.
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Shenandoah World
Wm .Keenedy
Imogene
Neenan
Treer Creek Township
Keenan
Mike Murray
Wm. Kennedy
John Keenan
Mercy Hospital
Murray
Mike
Rifle Screen: Waroh Shocks Neighborhood Shooting
Waroh stood near a structure and placed a gun inside. As he turned, Murray aimed a rifle at him and fired. The incident occurred on the porch area, with the shot striking soon after the confrontation began.
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Waroh
Seome
Murray
Glenwood Chautauqua Opens With Silver City Band
The Glenwood Chautauqua begins Friday night at To'elock with Spellering's Silver City band opening the program. Roberson will give an illustrated lecture on Russia after an hour. The grounds and tent are larger and better located with ample camper conveniences. Burlington offers reduced rates during the session. Flat rates apply for Hobson day and Hillis day, August 1 and 6, with round trips at one-third fare via certificate plan for other days.
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Glenwood Chautauqua
To'elock
Spellering
Silver City
Roberson
Russia
Burlington
Glenwood
Hobson
Hillis
Marsh
Decoration Day theft ends with mare recovered near Lake Waubonsie
Mahlon Richardson, a Plattsmouth area fisherman, reported a gray mare stolen on Decoration Day. Deputy Edwards retrieved the horse from a camp trader named Smith near the lake and returned it to Richardson’s son. No charges against Smith, who bought the horse from another trader. Mrs. Mary Chambers sells her Glenwood millinery stock to Miss Frances Strubel, who will merge it with her Heinheimer store business. Strubel will operate at the old Chambers stand. Chambers thanks customers and seeks continued patronage for Strubel.
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Mahlon Richardson
Plattsmouth Bridge
Lake Waubonsie
Smith
Edwards
Richardsson
Mary Chambers
Glenwood
Frances Strubel
Heinsheimer
Miss Strubel
Chambers
Race Horse Drops Dead at Randolph Track
W. C. Johnson lost his black pacing horse at Randolph last week during a hot morning race. Johnson collapsed on the track while the pair were amid a fast pace, with heart failure suspected as the cause of death.
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W.C. Johnson
Randolph
Mr. Johnson
Atlantic Democrat Celebrates 25th Anniversary Edition
The Atlantic Democrat marked its silver anniversary last week by publishing a 72 page issue filled with illustrated material about Cass county. The edition was described as remarkable and likely to be appreciated by anyone with interest in the city and county.
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The
Atlantic Democrat
Cass County
Mills County Farmers Finish Hay Harvest Amid Rainfall
Weather over the last three weeks allowed Mills county farmers to nearly complete haying and harvest. Threshing has begun and corn moisture improved after Saturday night rains that extended across the county, with further rainfall easing drought concerns.
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Mills County
Baseball Aims Higher In Three Day Tabor Tournament
Baseball dominates local sports talk as a three day tournament unfolds in Tabor this week. Tuesday results saw Sidney routing Randolph 9 to 6 while Tabor edged Henderson 3 to 2. Thursday features Randolph versus Henderson and Tabor against Sidney, with Glenwood heading to Silver City for a late afternoon game. A notable Saturday clash at Glenwood ended 17 to 3 against the county seat, aided by Cecil Rhode Graves and a traveling unit billed as Crazy Graves Last Ball Team, rumored to tour Nebraska.
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Tabor
Sidney
Randolph
Henderson
Imogene
Genung
Balfour Braves
Hastings
Glenwood Boys
Silver City
Emerson
Trenderson
Imoogene
Red Oak
Emerson Lads
Glenwood
Malvern
Cecil Rhode Graves
Bill
Cecil
Crazy Grave
Nebraska
Sherman Hi of Glenwood Sues for 2000 Damages in District Court
Sherman Hi of Glenwood filed suit in district court against 11 P Terry for 2000 dollars for personal injuries from a disturbance on No 2 between Pacific Junction and Glenwood Sunday July 0. The 87 year old, blind for years, says he was struck in the face causing facial paralysis and other bruises. He claims malicious willful assault and seeks pain and humiliation damages. Attorneys Genung & Genung.
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Sherman Hi
Glenwood
District Court
11. P. Terry
No. 2
Pacific Junction
Laboye
Genung & Genung
Local Auditor Showcases Time Saving Adding Machine
In Glenwood an adding machine is on display at the auditor's office where Auditor Agan and Deputy Pree are testing it. The device, praised as a major time saver, is used to vet faux books and may be purchased by the Board. Treasurer Carson also benefits from its quick totaling ability.
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Bheen
Burrough
Glenwood
Agan
Pree
Carson
Seabble
Wash
Dear Tribune
Towa
Jim Hill
Maine
Vermont
Ss. Louis
Spokane
Cascades
Great Northern
Minnesota
Dakota
Washington, D. C
Occident
Orient
Gabel
Victoria
B. C
Engishman
Donglaan
Death of Oteelia Parker at Council Bluffs
Oteelia Tipton Parker, about three years old, died this morning at her father Alex Tipton's home in Council Bluffs. She had lived in Glenwood most of her life, moved to Council Bluffs four years ago, and married jeweler Parker of Corning. Cause of death and funeral details are unavailable.
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Oteelia Parker
Corning
Iowa
Alex Tipton
Council Blul’s
Glenwood
Parker
Thoroughbred Hogs Flourish In Deer Creek Country
In Deer Creek Township a tribute man tours the area noting fine farms and a thriving thoroughbred Poland China hog scene. George White and John Powers own nearby herds. White plans exhibition at Iowa State Fair and Red Oak fair with a prized Standard Perfection boar. Powers sells privately, keeping 96 spring pigs in good condition.
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Deer Creek
Indian Creek
George White
John Powers
Red Oak Fair
Mr. White
Miss Emerson
Post Office Elevation Boosts Emersons Salary
Emersons post office rose from fourth to third class thanks to Postmaster Graham. His increased duties came from cutting stamp cancellations by placing mail boxes around town, catching stray letters and aiding patrons. He still collects mail twice daily even though salary no longer hinges on cancellations.
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Emersons
Graham
Emerson
Bogart Dane in Bronze Shines on South Glenwood Farm
About two weeks ago Supervisor E. To wnlehb helped farmhands at his bottom farm south of Glenwood, aiding in haying 100 acres of timothy, clover and alfalfa. Returning to town this week he showed a deep brown tan that would envy former board members Plumer and Chantry.
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Leland
Townlehb
Glenwood
Timothy
Wayer
Plumer
Chantry
Modern Residence Under Way on Upper Walnut Street
A new Ingdera Homes project by W. Carter rises on Upper Walnut street near Mrs Buttngton’s home. The two story brick is described as a large eight room plan with four rooms on the first floor and five on the second, including a bath. It features 10 foot ceilings downstairs and nine and a half feet upstairs, a full basement with laundry and fuel room, wide porches on the west, south, and rear.
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W. Carter
Gleywood
Upper
Walnut Street
FY. Buttngton
Residence To Feature Quarter-Sawed Oak And Cypress Interiors
The living room dining room and hall will be finished in quarter-sawed oak while second floor rooms use cypress and birch. A hot water heating plant will be installed and the complete residence will cost fully 84 000.
How About it Mr Roberson Lecture Opens Glenwood Chautauqua
Frank Roberson, the globe trotter and lecturer, opens the Glenwood Chautauqua tomorrow night with fresh Russia notes and new pictures from his recent trip. He previously predicted Russia would crush Japan, likening Russia to a waking python, but recent events showed the Japanese fighting strength and Russia’s weaknesses were overstated.
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Frank Roberson
Globe
Glenwood Chautauqua
Russia
Glenwood
Japan
Pacific Ocean
Roberson
Baby guessing party at Glenwood home hosts 21 infants
A social gathering hosted by Mrs. M. J. Williams two miles north of Glenwood honored Mrs. Frances Starbuck Crookham and her son from Oskaloosa. Guests and mothers watched 21 baby photographs and guessed the babies' sexes, with Mrs. L. M. Lord and Mrs. T. Avan tying for first place.
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M. J. Williams
Glenwood
Frances Starbuck Crookham
Oskaloosa
L. M. Lord
T. Avan
T. Q
A Lively Runaway In Pacific Junction
A Lively Runaway occurred yesterday at noon near Pacific Junction as Wile drove a livery team carrying traveling salesman Parker toward Glenwood. A fly startled the horses, throwing Acord from the buggy where he was run over by wheels. Parker jumped free. Both men suffered bruises while the team remained unhurt.
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A.D. Acord
Pacific Junction
Wile
New Cabbage Worm Threat Reported in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Journal notes reports from multiple sections on a new cabbage worm invader. The insect measures about three to four inches long, dark green with bright yellow lateral spots and an eighth inch thick. Described as the most destructive worm yet, an army could ruin a cabbage patch in under a week.
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Plattsmouth Journal
SIGHT SEEING IN SEATTLE
A brisk 1905 Seattle diary entry notes travel quirks and comic misadventures aboard trains and sleeping cars. The writer describes heat, cool Cascades, and docks hosting a Mikado envoy, plus plans to sail to Victoria to observe British and American representatives.
Couple Mistake Marriage License For Certificate In Missouri
A Missouri pair believed a Council Bluffs license was a marriage certificate and lived together for nearly a week before learning the error. Deputy clerk had them raise hands and sign to indicate residence. Lewis Jones, the woman's brother and a justice of the peace, uncovered the mix up. the couple then married in regular fashion on Wednesday.
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J. W. Hatcher
Harriet Smith
Missouri Wey
Council Bluffs
Voth
Lewis Jones
Missionaries Depart for Asia from Tabor and Wider Missionaries
Forty missionaries led by Elder Worcester depart from Tabor and Wider L to service mission stations in Japan, China, and India with plans to be away up to a year. August 10 from Seaty and the steamer Yokohama. includes Grace Yardette Carrie Nesland Bessie Harrolds Lizzie Hershey Almos Horst and family Hitler Jacob Lsherman John Boe and R. Holmes and family. Savings Bank Pacific Junction Iowa offers farm loans.
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Lorelyn Fields
L. 2
Worcester
Seaty
Yokohama
Grace Yardette
Carrie Nesland
Bessie Harrolds
Lizzie Hershey
Almos Horst
Hitler Jacob Lsherman
John Boe
Japan
China
India
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Storeu
Oteelia ‘Tipton Parker
Deer Creek Township
Bogart Dane
Mr. Roberson
Lowit
Seattle
Donclaux
Savings Bank, Pacific Junc. Llon
Lowa
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