Prominent Citizen James F Martin Dies at Hastings
James Frederic Martin born 1845 in England died June 1 1920 at Hastings Iowa after a long local career as a merchant and community servant. Immigrating as a child he served in the Civil War, owned a Hastings store since 1898, and led church and civic life. His funeral June 6 drew many mourners from Mills County.
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James Franklin Martin
Mills County
J. Martin
Hastings
Martin
James Frederic Martin
Tenterdon County
Kent
England
Town
America
Hved
New York State
Iown
Perha Ison
Clayville
New York
Fenrietta W. Springer
Hohm
Tows
Johnsons
Masons
Tunes
Wred J. Martin
Iowa
Mabel S. Oaks
Los Antreles
Cali
Mientin
Tie
Adaline Thirdsull
Episcopal Church
Waterville
Methodist Episcopal Church ii Mystings
Rey.Pepper
June Days Bring To Hymen’s Bower in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth journal reports several area weddings in early June. Julia Kerr and Miles Reager wed at the bride’s West Pearl Street home with garden arrangements and ring ceremony by Rev. Pontius. The couple will live in Glenwood after visiting Norfolk. Guests from nearby towns attended.
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Reazer-Kerr
Plattsmouth
Arden
Ferns
Julia Kerr
Sarah F. Kerr
Miles Eheager
Glenwood
West Pearl Strent
Th Tf Pontius
Wid
Reager
Norfolk
Eager
Opon
John Wilson Inch
Pacific Junction
Maali Thompson
Thomas
Pleasant picnic at Smouse home with Pythian Sisters
About 150 people of all ages gathered last Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs T L Smouse for a Pythian Sisters picnic. A hay rack ride, an extra dining table, and ample food and coffee followed by music from the Pythian orchestra and singing by Van Polt sisters created a joyous scene. Children played in the yard as lights brightened the evening and a bonfire concluded the event.
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Nara Young
T. Tl. Smouse
Pythian Sisters
Eyvery
van Polt
Tabor & Northern Railway Likely To Cease Operations
In Thursday’s issue a hint that freight service may end soon on the Tabor & Northern railroad. The reason cited is the high cost of new rails needed to restore operation, risking insufficient revenue to justify investment. The line may lose shipments and passenger service already stopped. Local business interests may push to buy the road, or it could enter receivership.
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Thireday
Berens
Tabor
Northern
Meber
Oiher
Mike
Pupils Authorized to Receive Vacation Credits by School Board
Pupils expected to pursue studies during the vacation are assured that the ladies named Layen and Poallos have been appointed by the school board to oversee work. They are authorized to grant credits for work completed under them, and these credits will carry the same standing as regular school credits.
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Layen
Poallos
Buick Bumps Caley's Ford in Maple Street Collision
A Sunday morning crash on Vine Street involved a Shenandoah Buick headed north toward Omaha and Caley's Ford. Caley’s car sustained rear damage and rim wheel injuries, while both vehicles were damaged and the Buick’s curb impact ended its run. Five passengers rode with the Buick. Caley was alone in his car. No injuries reported. Trials were underway this morning as settlements were sought.
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Tom Couleoy
Vine Street
Coolidge
Cumming
Buick
Omaha
Caley
A Fighting Colleen at Box Theatre Thursday Only
Nobility of Irish race demonstrated as Bessie Love stars in A Fighting Colleen a Vitagraph production at Box Theatre Thursday only Miss Love plays Pagey Malone the terror of Cobblestone Alley with comedy and emotional drama The film promises a light uplifting mood following a prior success A Yankee Princess Admission 10 and 200
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Highaman
Vitagraph
Colleen
Yepinte
Bessie Love
Box Theatre
Miss Love
Pagey
Malone
Adiniasion
Chiropractors Elect Officers At Southwestern Town Meeting
A meeting of the Southwestern town Chiropractic Association was held in Woodbine yesterday with about thirty attendees. Officers elected include W. Tinester as president and A. J. Sanderson as vice president. Hoo Steen was named secretary and treasurer. The next meeting date was set for September 1, 1920 in Villegen.
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Aund
Dl la Lyan
Glenwood
David
C. Daren
Malvern
Southwestern Town Chiropractic Association
Let
Woodbine
T. Tinester
Fed Oud
A. J. Sanderson
Villisen
Hoo. Steen
Comnic Bhills
Anl
Villigen
Closing time notice at Weed resort city ordinance
The city council ordinance requires the resort at Weed to close at 11 p.m. The manager seeks orderly departures and asks guests to be ready to leave when the building vacates. Notable names appear in the text as Walt Jinmison and Wing Yae Patton.
Girl Farmer From Mills County Runs Roller Team
A Mills County girl named Dem Howard, skilled with a team, recently ran a roller in a fanny work setting before an accident occurred. The report notes her readiness to take part and assist in local tasks.
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Dem Howard
Mills County
Fractured Tongue Causes Tumble in Saturday Race
Saturday’s event saw a tongue break and seat tip backward, throwing a rider off. The incident left the roller demoralized though no serious injuries occurred. Miss Howard sustained only a slight bruise and remained otherwise unhurt.
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Howard
Licenses Issued In June For Several Couples
Since June 7 the marriage license section lists Newton Graham Wright and Zoe Bruce of Broken Bow Neb William Roland of Detroit Mich with J Gertrude Mills Wild Lawrence Wickel and Mrs Nellie Damey Luther Felix LeRoy Sitton and Mittie Lenora Haynie John Johnson and Lenore M Cudwell all noted in various towns Tabor Tastings and Sil ver City appear among the listed locales and names in the regional notice
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Newton Graham Wright
Zoe Bruce
Broken Bow
Neb
Hugh T. Roland
Detroit
Mich
J. Gertrude Mills
Tabor
Wild Lawrence Wickel
Nellie Damey Luther
Silver City
Felix LeRoy Sitton
Mittie Lenora Haynie
Tahar
John
Johnson
Lenore M. Cudwell
Aliceville
Kan
Beautiful Souvenir From Sailor Son to Mrs James Pitzgibbon
Mrs James Pitzgibbon receives a unique ink fountain souvenir from her sailor son Leonard stationed in Brooklyn New York. The hand worked sea shell piece is described as especially beautiful and crafted with skill.
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James Pitzgibbon
Leonard
Brooklyn
N.Y
Baby Richard Goughlan Born at Home Sunday
Dr and Mrs G V Goughlan celebrate the arrival of a baby boy named Richard on Sunday June 6 in their home. This cherished event marks the couplet’s growing family with a daughter earlier and now a son, bringing joy to the household.
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G. V. Goughlan
Richard
State Convention of Sunday Schools in Charles City
The State Sunday School Association plans its annual convention at Charles City on June 21 with Mills County and Chariton hosting other dates. Charles City hosts welcome to delegates from Sunday schools statewide, featuring hospitality and programs by nationally noted workers.
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Charles City
CF City
Chariton
Tiberias
Chirles City
Mills Townly
United States
Avery
Dard
Wolyon
Mills County
Sandy Selisol Association
Cortesy
Uae
Corm
Clurehes
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Lodge Session Heads to Musxonie Order in Iowa
Delegates from Glenwood lodge left today for Fort Dodge to attend the Grand Lodge session of the Musxonie order in Iowa. The lodge will convene Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
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Grand Lodge
Oas Brench
Logan Rauge
Ft. Dodge
Musxonie Order
Iowa
Glenwood Lodge
Skeleton of Indian man unearthed near Glenwood
T Younker unearthed a six foot two inch Indian skeleton while plowing west of his home in Glenwood's Bank Addition. An anatomist found natural death as cause, noting a small head and possible limited intellect. The site had been dug for a house, explaining its near-surface exposure. Initial thought linked it to a Mormon burial near the settlement.
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T. Younker
The
Can Enlist at 17 Under Navy Enlistment Rules
The Navy Department has authorized recruiters to accept for enlistment 17 year olds with parental consent if qualified. Minimum weight 320 pounds and height 62 inches. Applicants age 17 to 18 must have properly executed parental consent and will be enlisted for minority until 21 or for a three year term.
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Navy Department
Barting Elected to Membership in State Historical Society
At a June meeting of the Board of Curators of the State Historical Society of Iowa Barting was elected to membership. The Society, with headquarters at Des Moines, is recognized as a leading United States historical organization and will soon publish a magazine devoted to the history of Iowa.
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Curartore
State Tristorical Society of Iowa
Barting
State Historical Society
Headequiarlors Alo Dows Cita
United States
Night Watch Planned at Lake This Summer
Park Commissioners approve a night watch stationed at the lake for the summer as a safety precaution. Local authorities say this measure aims to deter incidents and aid in quick response to any disturbances near the lake.
State boards' porkinskin plan praised by visitors
W R Boyd of Cedar Rapids leads Iowa education reform efforts tied to a program for crippled and deformed children. A national medical commission recently toured the plant at Town City and praised the state’s care work, noting the strong impression of the school and related efforts in St Paul and at the State University.
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Wis
W. RR. Boyd
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Ethication
Boyd
State Universi Iyo
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J. F. Martin
Hastings Methodist Church
Fb. A. Smith
M. R. Talley
Atlantic
District Superintend
Smith
Talley
Priestamdi
Bo Rockafellow
Va Turner
Charles Anderson
Walter Boylan
N. W. Colling
Walter Mason
Bugeumy Crouse
G. S. Puresli
C. Tan Parker
Tastings Cemetery
Lawe
Claude Tweedy
Clarinda
Mr. Tweedy
Tr. J. Ty Wweeady
Hymen’s Bower
Finch-Thompson
T. L. Smouse
FORD
Tom Caley
Shenandoah
Coolidge and
Vine
Kentucky
Jack Pickford As
Little Shepherd of
Kingdom Come
Glenwood Public Library
Rex Theatre
State Convention OF Sunday Schools
E. T. Younker
Mickie
Smensel
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