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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
3
The Mary Lease divorce removes public interest in her proceedings while debate shifts to women in politics. The Red Oak Express condemns youth dishonesty over distribution of advertising bills, urging honesty and trustworthiness for employment. A local Odd Fellows procession marks a cemetery decoration event with a 2 PM start and invites families to attend.
William Spelman, 67, of Oak township near Glenwood, died last week and was found Friday by tenant Charles Burke. Decomposition suggested death occurred days earlier. Spelman lived alone, rejected help despite health issues and ample means. A match box with 23.14 and a 550 jar in oats upstairs were found with other papers. estate valued with 260 acre farm, 20 cattle, 5 horses and 800 in other property. Administratorship appointed to Mike Mammant of Mineroa.
Decoration Day events were held in Glenwood with solemn ceremonies at the cemetery and court house. Addresses by A. R. Caudle Rev Story Attorney Shirley Gill and C B Dean marked a patriotic observance with military escort and draped colors. Similar programs occurred in Hillsdale Imogene and Council Bluffs with speeches honoring soldiers.
Local Tribune reporter reviews circulating railroad talk about a new double track route. Investigations find no solid evidence, with land option requests untraceable to the railroad company. Officials may be quietly choosing the route, but no public confirmation or location details emerge. Memorial Day notice notes service for Mrs. Martha A. Myers with Odd Fellows assistance.
Glenwood school teachers prepare for a three month break with many leaving the city. Several will travel nationwide, others will marry or visit relatives. Notable moves include teachers to Washington Iowa Memphis Tennessee Red Oak Oskaloosa and Omaha along with attendances at Cedar Falls, Minneapolis and the State Normal. Some will stay home while others rest a year or pursue summer work.
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