Cited Iowa political notes and a fraud letter in 1903
The Glenwood based Pills County Tribune reports the Iowa State Democratic convention set for Des Moines June 24 with Shirley Gillilland nominated for state senator in Red Oak. It covers Prohibition convention at Marshalltown, the Iowa Sunday school association in Des Moines, and broad political commentary. Also included is a sensational letter from Odell Carter demanding $5000 from the Kansas City railroad, with threats to blow up a station if not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Gillilland
Red Oak
D. Pace
Glenwood
Mills County
Marshalltown
J. F. Hanson
Mahaska County
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Des Moines
B. F. Mitchel
Franklin
John H. Franklin
Tribune
Watson
Pacific Juncion
K. C. Railroad
Ime
Mmanan
Missouri
Mito Post
Odell Carter
Gloomy Weather Hits Iowa Farmers Across State
Record rainfall from daily heavy showers drenched much of Iowa, with Mills County spared only briefly. Reports show moistened fields, substantial crop damage from washing, and widespread delays that hindered corn planting while fruit prospects improved in places.
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Mills County
Iowa
Les Moines
Jeffersoin
Scranton
Caryoll
Marshalltown
Blairsdown
Town City
Mt. Vernon
Grundy Center
Aingud
Waterloo
Logan
Albig
Charles City
Fauriiers
Belier
Surveying for Electric Road Between Rockport and Council Bluffs
The Electric Promotion Association began surveying the Rockport to Council Bluffs route this week. J W Dobbs of Creston supervises surveying by Howard Cowghill and George Craig under Engineer Rosewater of Omaha. The group aims to secure signatures for a tax to fund the road, expecting a five percent tax after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Council Bluffs
Electric Promotion Association
Tabor
J. W. Dobbs
Creston
Howard Cowghill
George Craig
Rosewater
Omaha
May Inherit Big Fortune From German Estate Heiress Claims
William and Charles Emerick of Malvern say a distant German estate interests them in the settlement of a long dormant fortune. Four Emerick brothers left Germany. John Nicholas Emerick earned wealth abroad and through 99 year leases in Germany and New York while remaining unmarried. About 500 heirs in America trace back to the other three brothers. Attorney G H Thompson of Centerville Iowa represents many heirs and plans to travel to Germany around July 1 to pursue claims. William and Charles Emerick are great grandchildren of one married brother.
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William
Charles Emerick
Malvern
Lowan
Germany
Emerick
New World
America
John Nicholas Emerick
New York City
Johm
G. H. Thompson
Centerville
Iowa
Theestate
Charles
Costs Mount for Trestle Construction Across Mills County
The Mills County double-track project spends heavily on temporary trestle works. Hall Grading Co. uses vast native timber near Glenwood Cheyney hill while the railroad builds stronger false works near Emerson and Hastings to support heavy dump trains. Flick Johnson estimates 4000 feet of trestle rising about 30 feet high will cost around 10000 dollars, with timber sourced from St Louis.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Hall Grading Co
Cheyney Hill
Emerson and Hastings
Silver Creek
Malvern
Flick & Johnson
St. Louis
Rail dispatch on Ottumwa track damage and relocations
Three Rast man Myers and Morgan gangs from Glenwood rushed to No 4 on damaged tracks at Ottumwa. They were sent to Red Oak then ordered back while Myers gang of 20 continued. The report notes ruined landscape east of Glenwood and 12 waterways to be built along the line near McCoy and Barbee farms. Blick Johnsons headquartered at Malverg involved.
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Rastman, Myers
Morgan
Glenwood
Ottumwa
Red Oak
Fastmants
Myers
McCoy
Barbee
Burlington
Blick & Johnson
Malverg
Con Vieliou
Ayoling Lignor
Lindmoen
Real Estate Transfers Summary for Glenwood and Surrounding Areas
Multiple property transfers listed with buyers and sellers including Elizabeth Chapin to Wim H Clay in Platteville for 40 geves, BB Dean to Matthew Donnelly in Glenwood for 18a 2600, James K Tucker to John F Dike for lots 157 to 760 in EHthsdale, and Matthew Donnelly to BB Dean for part lot 9, block 31 in Glenwood. Other transfers include Israe Kelly to Alex Stroud for Hillsdale lots 603 to 607, Bradley & Bowman to JE Cbaugh in Glenwood, Tha P Fulion to P Hule in Glenwood, Jota Hanson to WS Miliott in Glenwood, James W Miller to M J Renne in Glenwood, and W5 Bradley & Bowman to JL Me Cormick in Glenwood. Transfers continue with LW Bochner to George Mellor in Malvern, M Powell to Frank Ross in Glenwood, Agnes M Frank executrix to WM Moore in Pacific Junction, Jay Taylor to John GB Taylor in Rawles, and W C Swarts referee to HCL Lewis in Silver Creek, plus Patrick McCormick to Jessie W Morrison in Center. Exact values and parcel details vary, totaling numerous acres and lots across the listed towns.
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Elizabeth Chapin
Wim H Clay
Platteville
Dean
Matthew Donnelly
Glenwood
James K Tucker
John F Dike
Ehthsdale
BB Dean
Israe Kelly
Alex Stroud
Hillsdale
Bradley & Bowman
Tha P Fulion
P Hule
Jota Hanson
WS Miliott
James W Miller
M J Renne
JL Me
Cormick
Bochner
George Mellor
Academy
Malvern
M Powell
Frank Ross
Agnes M Frank
Moore
Frank’s Addn
Pacific Junction
Jay Taylor
John GB Taylor
Rawles
W C Swarts
Hcl Lewis
Silver Creek
Patrick McCormick
Jessie W Morrison
J E Norris
C'T Norton
Glenwood W C T U Plans Summer Meetings
At Glenwood W C T U last meeting it was decided to hold monthly gatherings on the fourth Wednesday during the summer. Notices will be given as usual. A Woolstock Record editor's observation urged girls to demand equal moral standards from boys, noting the lack of self respect among some, and calling for reform to elevate propriety and character.
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Glenwood W.C.T. U
Woolstock Record
Summer Session for Teachers at Western Normal College Shenandoah IA
Teachers invited to summer session at Western Normal College Shenandoah Iowa opening June 9. All branches of work for all grades with state standing and state examination at close. Full eight week session with board room and tuition 26.30 or 29.50. Books rented. J M Hussey president.
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Western Normal College
Shenandoah
Iowa
J. M. Hussey
Notice warns against shooting within Glenwood city limits
City ordinance enforces a five dollar fine for each shooting offense in Glenwood. Dated June 2, 1903, signed by Mayor A Uyterback and noting officials and ads. Also mentions Dr. Thomas W. Gidley and a local promotion by W W DeWirr & Co.
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Glenwood
A. Uyterback
School Report Tipton District May 29 1903 Totals and Attendance
School report for Tipton District month ending May 29 1903 shows Estella King as teacher with total enrollment 25 and average belonging 10.0 average attendance 9.7 days absent 124 and instances of tardiness 3 names listed include Woernie Hunt Claude Hunt Labcile White Vanehe Miller. Fine Wheat Screenings for Chickens at Buffington's feed store.
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Tipton
Estella King
Woernie Hunt
Claude Hunt
Labcile White
Vanehe Miller
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F. Hill N. T. Bradway Publishers
Guxnwoop
Glenwood Market
Jane A
Say
Dan Chase
Henry Cather
Hubert Garrison
Frank Marino
E Sperty
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Chicago
White House
Wood
Palma
Cuba
William J. Bryan
Walter Clark
Clark
Supreme Court of North Carolina
National Guard
Tedee
G.T. U. Matters
Burlington Bart Boundy
West Bound
Hastings
Hilledale
Menwond
Slaney
Wastings
Carson
North
South
Sidney
Randolph
Henderson
Aia
Macedonia
Carbon
Kansas Cley -—-North
Borth
Bartlett
Junction
Council Hinffa
Conneil
Mineota
MAT
Matyern
Strahan A
Imogene
Tabor & Northern
Thomas W. Gidley
The
DeWirr & Co
Boston
Mass
Saratoga
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Baffale
Buffalo
Tieale
Evers
Chicazo Ewet
Wabazh
Harry E. Moores
A. B.D. Oseuha
Nebr
the Tribune
Buffington’s
DR. W. S. Elliott
Sqarra
Glen Wooed
Strahan
Strahan Bathrdays
Evans
Chichester
Ldragagus
Chichester Chemical On
Madison Square
Phila
Jas. A. Swope
West Side Square
D.G. Jamison
Balduff
Finkenstein Fruit House
Gth
Armory
Art Parker
Corea Seuly Dlevasea
Hale
Mott's
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