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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
3
Judge Thornell adjourned the April term with cases under advisement, including Thomas vs Winkler. Grants and denials dominate the docket. notable actions involve permits for Hastings drug firms, state vs individuals, and estate settlements across Glenwood Emerson and surrounding townships with multiple guardians, executors, and appraisers appointed.
The Glenwood teachers institute in session reaches 116 total enrollment as examinations begin this afternoon across branches. Many teachers plan Chautauqua attendance with afternoons and evenings free. The Tribune presents Prof. W. B. Gregg, principal of Pacific Junction schools, as music, reading and civics instructor and a reading specialist whose work is highly praised.
A rumor suggests a direct Omaha to Kansas City line by Union Pacific and Northwestern interests may run along the east side of the Missouri River through Iowa and Missouri. It could pass Mills County towns Glenwood, Tabor and Sidney, shifting Western grain to the Gulf via a southern port. Strong figures push for quick construction aided by Ashland cut-off and northern routes.
Public notice by Township Trustees dated July 26 1906 orders immediate cutting of all thistles on land in Center township and all hedge along public highways not trimmed last year. Also classified ad for rent Townsend property beside the new library with inquiry to J A Swope.
A 20 year old John Rist and 10 year old Katie Doran eloped Sunday night north of Glenwood after parents objected to their union. They fled by buggy toward Glenwood, later stopping at Julius Roenfeldt's, then reportedly wed Sunday morning at 7 o'clock. The Dorans are said to be reconciled and plan forgiveness when the couple returns.
Orchard owners report the Mills County apple season shows the best prospects in years as the crop nears maturity. Despite hail and wind risks, thousands of new trees bear, with early apples like Duchess Red June Astra Chans Harry Harvest moving to Council Bluffs and Omaha markets. Allen Packing Co. has shipped seven car loads. a strong small fruit crop supports a likely prosperous fall for Queen Mills.
Readied for Glenwood Chautauqua opening tonight at 6 46 in the White City park with 65 tents and a full program through August 5 featuring Williams Dixie Jubilee Singers Schulhofs band Dr Matt Hughes and Chicago Glee Club among others. includes commercial club events and a call to public support and transport for visitors.
Julius Thiele's concert orchestra of Omaha will headline Glenwood Chautauqua next week offering three daily concerts at 10 30 130 and 645 with a grand classical program Thursday morning The schedule includes pieces by Maren Whitney Batre Caprice Jocose Bray Medley Lampe and others The text notes a misunderstanding over Sunday morning services with no Chautauqua program then and Glenwood churches holding services instead
Made selections by KR E Humphey and Denny Donnelly returning from Montana. Donnelly drew 537 but deemed land not worth it and left without buying. Tomphrey, new Wilson drug store clerk, chose 160 acres 50 miles east of Billings near a railroad, drew 445 and secured L604 with improvements valued at 1000. Land cost 176 1 a acre plus 16 filing fee, plans to move in six months. They say Crow lands were overvalued with about 200 quarters worth keeping.
Tribune predicted re nominations for Congressman Stith and Judges Thornell Green and Wheeler at Tuesday conventions in Council Bluffs. The piece notes a lack of opposition and mentions Judge Thorwell serving two decades in the district.
The Sidney Sun lauds Glenwood for a county seat contest win amid fireworks and community praise. The piece notes Glenwood’s status as Mills County’s population center and trading hub, cites board bias toward Malver, and calls for legal changes requiring two-thirds voter consent and district court judges on such cases to guard against fraud.
Warry Mowery a sharp witted sixteen year old escapes from the State Institution at Glenwood and is captured in Omaha after a dramatic pursuit. Officers Sandstrom confront a crowd at 1512 South Twenty fourth street as neighbors spot a burglar and a frightened boy pockets boiled eyes and bread from the Peterson table. Mowery is booked at the police station and the episode ends with a cautionary tale from a local ad.
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