James Hanks Tells of Alaska Gold Mines and Family News
James Hanks visited Glenwood to see his brother Noah and old friends. He recounted his son Fred’s Klondike ventures from Nome ten years ago, where he earned money as a pianist and later struck rich, with Fred and two brothers-in-law owning three profitable mines including one named Nancy Hanks. He also noted James’s past as city marshal and his current role at the soldiers home in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hanks
Glenwood
Noah
Marshalltown
Jim
Fred
Wome
Alaska
Klondike
Nome
Nancy Hanks
Story of Martin Luther at Glenwood Opera House
The Epworth League presents a two night historical entertainment on June 14 and 15 at Glenwood Opera House. About 125 participants in full costume will perform scenes from the Reformation with an allegorical processional, Luther's Trial, convent scenes, and a grand finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Epworth League
Glenwood Opera House
Renninger
Martin Luther
Four Corners Commencement at Fairview Church
Four Corners school in Raches township holds commencement on Thursday evening June 10 at Fairview Methodist church. Five graduates directed by teacher Miss Donella Hoff man. Ice cream social on the church lawn after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Corners
Raches Township
Fairview Methodist Church
Donella Hoffman
Viva Hubbard
Ruth Wilkins
Harry Stout
Himer McPheron
Geneva Seeger
Miss Wilkins
Olaas
Rural Letter Carriers Form Mills County Association
The Mills County Rural Letter Carriers Association organized at Malvern on Monday. New officers include Board of Directors Bert Crumb John Schmidt and F H McLaughlin. Charter members span Emerson Hastings Henderson Malvern Silver City Glenwood Pacific Junction Tabor and more. Carriers were hosted by Malvern members at Bert Maguire’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Rural Letter Carrier’s Association
Malvern
Bert Crumb
John Schmidt
F. H. McLaughlin
H. KE. Bramwell
R. G. Priest
E. A. Purcell
Association
Emerson
A. A. Patrick
I. RB. Edie
Hastings
BR. G
Mr. Maguire
Tabor College Commencement Week Activities Announced
Tabor College outlines commencement week with state oratorical preliminaries, baccalaureate sermon by Dean E I Bosworth of Oberlin Theological Seminary on If Son Then Heir, and address by Rev. Frederick T. Rouse. Schedule covers conservatory recitals, academy and commercial graduation, board meeting, Alumni events, Shakespeare play, inaugural president, alumni banquet, prayer meetings, and final concerts. Six seniors graduate plus conservatory and academy numbers plus certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor College
E. I. Bosworth
Oberlin Theological Seminary
Adams Hall
Frederick T. Rouse
First Congregational Church of
Omaha
BP. m
Academy
Commercial Department
Board of Trustees
Phi Delta Program
Alumni Association
Alice West Cole
Huntington
Ind
Phi Kappa Literary Society
Frederick W. Long
Oratorio Society
Conservatory
Commercial
The Boys in Blue: Civil War Enlistment Ages
The Civil War drew many young soldiers. Records show the majority were under 21, with 12,500 at 16, 23,800 at 17, and 412,000 at 18, followed by a drop to 212,000 at 19. The era’s troops included boys as young as 11 and 12, reflecting the era’s harsh recruiting realities.
Long Bread Line Told by Glenwood Baker John Rether
John Rether, baker at the Glenwood Institution for 19 years, notes he now bakes more bread but used a car load of flour monthly on average since 1890. Over 19 years this amounts to roughly 225 railroad cars of flour, implying an enormous bread output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rether
John
Glenwood Institution
Judge Woodruff Presides as Court Handles Divorces and Probate
Judge Woodruff, now on the district bench, presided for two days then adjourned to June 30 for more probate matters. Mrs. Katie Nebe seeks $10,000 alimony and divorce from Martin Nebe, with two children, after seven years of marriage. Mary Robirds sues for divorce from Fred Robirds, custody of their 14 month old, and $500 alimony, with writ of attachment on Robirds property in Leon. Blanche Rice v James Rice sees attachment reduced to $600, Bond kept, and division of remaining estate among five children and five widowed relatives. Estate of Clara Davis closed after $100 administrator fee. Foreclosure by A L Clark on 145 acres in Lyons township. Debtors non-residents. litigation by Bell and Matthews to force deed delivery from Harrington and Sage for Lyons township land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Katie Nebe' Om
Martin Nebe
Glenwood
Nebe
Shelby County
Genung
Mary Robirds
Fred Robirds
Malvern
Robirds
Leon
Blanche Rice
James H. Rice
Silver City
Mr. Rice
Jasper
Charles Merrill
Mary Slaughter
Emma Bomar
Anna Shamblen
Clara Davis
Senderson
A. L. Clark
Lyons Township
Frank B., Houseman
Harry PF. Pierce
Adams Case Dismissed from Burlington Railroad Appeal
The supreme court dismissed the Burlington railroad company appeal from L. C. Adams judgment for damages due to overflow from the K. C bridge north of Pacific Junction damming Pony Creek during floods. The district court had awarded Adams 3262 dollars in damages amid related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Burlington Railroad Company
L. C. Adams
K. C Bridge
Pacific Junction
Pony Creek
Mr. Adams
A Burst of Music Inspires Dance and Life
A fragment declares that a burst of music rings through and may be turned into a dance a dirge or a grand life march as you wish. The quotation notes a world born on a day in time and implies creative transformation.
Divorce Granted in Emerson Case and Estate Activity
Judge Woodruff grants divorce to Fred Nims of Emerson after Alice Nims sought dissolution. Fred’s cross bill on desertion granted. Judge Thornell sentences James Thory of Randolph to inebriate hospital in Knoxville. Estates closed include Jacquat Burgess Henton and Kochhersperger. William Harrison executors named for Glenwood estate. Monuments approved for Crow and Reynolds estates. Barnes will admitted to probate with widow executrix electing to take under statute. Heirs Lloyd, Henry Lloyd, listed from Hastings. Painter Ebenezer Droewer seeks sale of lots 3 4 5 in Bank addition by referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
Woodruff
Fred Nims
Emerson
Alice Nims
Fred
Thornell
James Thory
Randolph
Knoxville
James Edward Barnes
Hastings
Ebenezer Droewer
Glenwood
Judgment Upheld for Mr Adams as Appeal Fails
Based on the appellant company missing the time limit to file fits abstract, the judgment remains in favor of Mr Adams. Genung Genung and John Y Stone acted as his attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Genung & Genung
John Y. Stone
Evening Retreat at Glenwood Institution Embraces Military Tone
Three boy battalions at the Glenwood Institution prepare khaki uniforms and officered ranks. Each summer evening at five, weather permitting, the battalion performs a stunt on campus as the band plays. The ceremony features the flag lowering from a new 72 foot pole and closes with the Star Spangled Banner. Regular summer concerts by the institution band run Tuesdays and Fridays from seven to eight, with electric lights added to the campus band stand. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Institution
Institution
The Roses Again June Delights In Bloom
The roses arrive with the season showing color both yellow and red alongside snowballs and blooming honey locust trees. Flowers fill the scene with fragrance as blooms reach full display over several days.
Glenwood Board Elects Two High School Teachers
At a Glenwood school board meeting two high school instructors were chosen. Miss Bertha V Wyant becomes high school principal and math teacher, a Sigourney native and Wesleyan graduate who previously led Avoca high, while Miss Agnes A Anderson of Baldwin Kan is named science teacher after Baker University studies. C W Howards is named school enumerator to census the district, with O Elkins and Milton Richards kept as janitors for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Cupid
Bertha V. Wyant
Sigourney
Supt. Morgan
Miss Wyant
Wesleyan University of
Avoca
Agnes A. Anderson
Baldwin
Kan
Baker University
Kansas
C. W. Howards
Messrs O. Elkins
Milton Richards
Graduates Plot Paths After Glenwood High
The 22 Glenwood high school graduates face diverse futures. Many plan to teach, while several intend college or study music. A few are undecided or at home, with others aiming for normal school or future nursing training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood High School
Helen Baker
Lucy Caley
Eugene Hale
Anna Rishel
Christine Sherley
Blanche Wallace
Fannie Linville
Gladys Ebaugh
Merrill Myers
Clarice Rist
Hazel Ferrer
Hazel Harmer
Lena Godsey
Lars Dashner
Glenwood
George Staples
Winnie Butcher
Clifford Williams
Ames
Lawrence Bogart
Bessie Evernham
Hazel Fleming
Clyde Merritt
Clara Dean
Glenwood Cadets Visit Council Bluffs For Week
Glenwood high school cadets will camp in the west school park all next week arriving at 11 51 Monday and staying through Saturday. A military ball will be held at Myers hall Thursday night with Noah Hanks cooking. Council Bluffs day Thursday will draw many visitors and stir the town. The Glenwood girls are excited by the event and the cadets' visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs High School
Glenwood
West School
Myers Hall
Council Bluffs
Noah Hanks
Baseball Notes From Glenwood Park Weekend Games
The Web Feet of Lyons township played the West Oak boys at Glenwood athletic park with a 3 PM call. Red Oak meets the Glenwood nine this afternoon, followed by Indian Cow boys at Glenwood next Monday with a 4 PM start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Athletic Park
Lyons Township
West Oak
Red Oak
Glenwood
Will Stand Trial of Chester Williams on Sanity Charges
Chester Williams, a middle aged Glenwood man, was arraigned Wednesday before the sanity commissioners and will stand trial today. He sent for a lawyer from his old home in West Liberty, Iowa. He previously spent a year in Clarinda hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Williams
Glenwood
Board of Insanity Commissioners
West Liberty
Iowa
Clarinda Hospital
Waterman announces son's marriage in Blackfoot Idaho
J L Waterman of Glenwood received notice of his son Perry F Waterman marrying Miss Gertrude Dotterer on May 21 The ceremony occurred in Blackfoot Idaho where the groom has served seven months as manager of the laundry department at the Idaho state hospital The bride hails from Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Waterman
Glenwood
Perrry F. Waterman
Gertrude Dotterer
Blackfoot
Idaho
Idaho Insane Hospital
Pennsylvania
Rickley Armstrong Wedding in Court House Vault
An elderly Omaha couple, Rickly aged 54 and Mary A Armstrong aged 46, wed Tuesday in the vault of the Clerk's office at the courthouse. Clerks Davis and deputy hosted due to tile work, with the groom's son accompanying the groom. Justice C. W. Edwards officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Davis
Omaha
Oce Rickly
Mary A. Armstrong
C. W. Edwards
Glenwood couple wed in surprise Tuesday ceremony
Chester M. Morey and Miss Hazel Soard surprised friends by slipping to Council Bluffs on Tuesday for a quiet marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Soard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester M. Morey
Miss Hazel Soard
Glenwood
John Soard
Watkins Rodman Wedding at Malvern Baptist Parsonage
John Watkins and Miss Ruth Rodman wed at 7 30 Wednesday evening in Malvern with Rev J E Wilkins performing the ceremony. Both are known in Rawles township and will reside on the J T Ward farm. Invitations issued for Ethel Winkler and Garnet Bamhill nuptials Tuesday June 15 at high noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watkins
Ruth Rodman
Baptist
Malvern
J. E. Wilkins
Rawles Township
Sol Rodman
J. T. Ward
Prom
A. H. Winkler
Glenwood
High Noom
Ethel
Garnet Bamhill
Mills County Phone Directory Counts Subscribers
The Mills County Telephone Company issued a new directory showing 1235 subscribers in the county with 170 in Silver City, 176 in Mineola, 250 in Glenwood, 420 in Malvern, 60 in Hastings, 80 in Strahan, 25 in Emerson and 60 in Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County Telephone Company
Silver City
Mineola
Glenwood
Malvern
Hastings
Strahan
Emerson
Henderson
Henderson News Briefs Reflect Family Visits and Moves
Sturgeon family reports Wednesday return from Nebraska and a visit by Russell Isreal of Osceola en route to Hays Springs. J H Parker and family thank Henderson neighbors for sympathy after the death of his wife and son. Mr and Mrs Joseph Bone visit Henderson from Ohio to see local families. Mrs G C Boileau and Miss Platter visit from Red Oak to O E Irwin. Marion Plumb plans move from Colorado Springs to a farm west of Henderson, packing up this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon
Nebraska
Russell Isreal
Osceola
Hays Springs
Neb
Henderson
J H Parker
Joseph Bone
Ohio
J S Carse
TS Kilgore
G C Boileau
Miss Platter
Red Oak
O E Irwin
Marion Plumb
Colorado Springs
Plumb
Odds on weakened constitution and consumption risk rise
Fragmentary text notes Foley's Honey and Tarcures and mentions persistent women refusing something related to Arestine. The readable fragments imply health concerns and potential remedies but are unclear on specifics or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Arestine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Hanks
Old Glenwood
B. Bell and
L. ©. Matthews
Tabor
A. Q. Harrington
Henry Sage
Sage
Harrington
Bell and Matthews
Joseph Jacquat
Jacob ©. Burgess
William Henton
Anna M. Kochhersperger
Albert and
Carl Harrison
William Harrison
Fannie E. Crow
J. D. Reynolds
John W. Paul
West Union
Clemma Senting
Marrysville
Henry Lloyd
Glenwood Boys
Indian Cowboys
Perry Waterman
Rickley- Armstrong
Watkins-Rodman
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