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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1905

Page

3

Malvern Firemen Win Prize At State Tourney

Malvern fire laddies won first prize in the novelty hose race at the Wire goen's state tournament in Council Bluffs, clocking 44 seconds for 300 feet and two couplings. Other notes include local visits, a large street fair, and a lawsuit filed by Genung & Genung in district court seeking 15000 for a Prescott accident resulting from icy track conditions.

Malvern Council Bluffs Genung & Genung Burington R. ©. Perry Prescott Lastebruary Tribune

Robbery and assault cases headline county hearing

A man named Roberts attacked Swanson with a clubbed revolver during a quarrel after a card game on a No 14 train returning from Council Bluffs. Deputy Edwards detained Roberts and he was taken to Glenwood jail awaiting a hearing. Lew Ross stood trial at Mustings today for robbing Henry Brownell in a poker game. The June county board session closed after completing routine business.

Council Bluffs Roberts Swanson Edwards Glenwood Lew Ross Mustings Henry Brownell

Equalizing Township Assessments Takes Center Stage

The primary business was aligning assessments across townships and cities with only limited changes from assessor returns. The proposal to straighten Keg Creek was not brought up for further action.

Keg Creek

Weddings of the Week in Center Township and Nearby Areas

J M Mickelwait a Center township farmer wed May 31 at Humansville Missouri to Martha H White of Humansville. They reside on Mickelwalls Glenwood farm after brief travels. Also Guy Richards of Wymore Nebraska and Ollie Bosworth of Silver City wed in Omaha. Andrew Kesselring and Emma Hammer married Mineola with Rev Kurtz officiating.

J. M. Mickelwait Center Township Humansville Martha H. White Mr. Mickelwall Glenwood Guy Richards Wymore Neb Ollie Bosworth Silver City Omaha Richards George Bosworth Andrew Kesselring Emma Hammer Mineola A. Kurtz Henry Hammer Kesselring John Deitchler Tom Dennison Red Oak

Lamb Loss Reported Northeast of Glenwood

R Jackson reports several lambs lost on his farm northeast of Glenwood likely killed by wolves or dogs. He has not determined the exact cause yet. The loss affects his notable sheep endeavor and is a source of considerable annoyance.

R. ©. Jackson Glenwood Mr. Jackson

Strahan Happenings and Local Visits

Mrs RS Murphy and children visit in Sidney. Mrs Clayton goes to Emerson for a visit. G W Strohl and son Cloyd home from Tinois. Miss Mae Criswell studies at Shenandoah and spent Sunday at home. Strahan school closed. no teacher for next year yet. Mrs Henry Hiser and son from Waterloo visit E E Stark. Hiser is Stark’s sister. Home Grown Millet Seed offered at $1.00 per bushel. orders welcome. John Pullman, Silver City.

A M Darling and Sons Oktaha Percival, Sidney Hastings Malvern Eva Wainwright Seattle Tacoma I A Wills Mills County Hon John Parker Silver City Jay Indianola Simpson College Wayne Shoop Randolph Neb Omaaha Mr McFarland White Cloud Township Martha RS Murphy Sidney Mra Jclayton Emerson G W Strohl Son Cloyd Tinois Mae Criswell Shenandoah Strahan Henry Hiser Waterloo E E Stark Hiser Stark Jobn Pullman

Weather Brightens as June Opens and Strawberries Peak

Summer weather arrived with June, warming days and a near hundred degree feel. A heavy shower Monday evening aided crops as the local strawberry harvest reaches its peak with large quantities of high quality fruit being gathered and shipped.

Ward

Shakspearean Recital by John Jay Frainey at Church

The ladies guild of the M. E. church brings John Jay Frainey a noted Shakespeare reader for a Friday evening lecture recital on June 23 at the M. E. church. He will render selections from Julius Caesar Hamlet Macbeth Merchant of Venice and Othello. Frainey is recognized as a careful student and performer with favorable press reviews.

Ladies Guild M. E. Church John Jay Frainey Rainey

Proposing Etiquette and a Cashier’s Wager Tale

A vintage etiquette chapter warns suitors to choose the time carefully for marriage proposals. It cautions against proposing during boating to avoid awkward rescues and near-dinner moments due to temperaments. A physician shares a street encounter about an outlawed bill that leads to a clever wager and a later return of a bad check.

Deaths and transfers mark Glenwood area records

Mortgages and property transfers list in Glenwood Malvern region with Gunsselley and Wickham subdivisions. Notable deaths include Frederick Gaywood aged about 67 with service details and funeral arrangements. Mrs C A Hendrix and Thaddis Jones remembered with church rites and soldier honors.

The Woman's Library Yearly Transactions Report

The Woman's Library reports for the year ending June 3 1905. Totals include books issued donations and purchases by the club. Receipts from the State Historical Society and from fines and rents are listed, with expenditures for binding repairs freight advertising and salaries. Librarian Mrs C W Livan signs the report.

Club State Hist Glub W. I. Hill State Historical Society

Glenwood Library Summer Hours And Sunday School Totals

In Glenwood the library opens 10 to 12 Saturday mornings in June July and August and stays closed afternoons. Sunday School reports show totals by denomination led by Baptist and Methodist with a total around 4879.31 in offerings and attendances. Largest class was Mrs Beavers at the Baptist church with 30. several classes tied for per capita collections at 12 cents each.

Glenwood Sunday Schools A. D. French Glenwood Sunday School Association Methodist Beaver the Baptist Church

Sons of Herman Picnic at Mineola Draws Many Visitors

The Mineola picnic last Sunday attracted large crowds with a lively dancing floor in the hotel yard. Visitors came from across the county and enjoyed the festive activities alongside the regular picnic events.

Sons of Herman Mineola

Glenwood Chautauqua Season Tickets On Sale Now

Season tickets for the Glenwood Chautauqua are on sale at local stores with a special early purchase rate of 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for children if bought before July 1. The event runs July 28 to August 6 and tent reservations may be made through secretary O. H. Marsh.

O. H. Marsh

Children Day Services at Baptist Church This Sunday

Baptist church hosts Children’s Day services at 8 p m Sunday evening with organ voluntary invocation song by School America scripture lesson anthem choir and multiple recitations and solos including Merrill Bachman Joseph Cairns Alice Lamb Mildred Luffin and Pauline Hamilton. The Methodist Sunday school holds Children’s Day exercises Sunday evening June 11 presenting The Pathway to Wisdom with baptisms planned at the morning service.

the Baptist Church America Merrill Bachman Joseph Cairns Alice Lamb Helen Record Vera Clingersmith Blanche Burris Wayne Choate Daisy Pauline Hamilton Rose Grace Lufkin Ethel Kingray Ruth Plimpton Miss Nevin Drowning Singer Mildred Luffin Benediction Methodist Sunday School

Glenwood News Terselys Busy Week Highlights

Mills County National Bank shows strong results. Charles Cheyney and Mineola visits mark social ties. Excavation for Glenwood Methodist church walls begins. Stillwagon Anniversary sale slated June 24 to July 1. Various locals visit relatives, farms, and towns. Bankers attend Des Moines convention. Local barbers change jobs. Church services planned across Pleasant Ridge and Glenwood with quarterly meet at McPaul. Notables include H P Patrick and Dr C B Knowles on regional business and travel.

A. R. White the Tribune Fred Lyon Mineola Herman Womans Missionary Society of the Congregational Church L. A. Williams Farm Glenwood Glenwood Monument Company M. M. Crewdson Glenwood House Pleasant /Ridge A. B Hillsdale McPaul Jos Barkheimer H. P. Patrick Indian Creek Tribune Patrick C. B. Knowles Council Bluffs Sioux City Chicago Laporte City Knowles

House for Rent in Glenwood with Five Rooms

A pre prepared five room house for rent in Glenwood Iowa. Inquire of H C Valentine Glenwood. Envelopes for Glenwood Chautauqua available at Robinsons Book Stores or the Tribune Office. Two large doors for sale suitable for store folding doors. W FP HL.

H.C. Valentine Glenwood Iowa Glenwood Chautauqua Robinson's Book Stores Tribung Office W. FP. HL

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Malvern News W H Satyers Elisha Starbuck Eulalie Larsson Inez Summers Burlington Junction Summers Hammer Dennison Omaha Commercial Club The World Herald Dennigan Glenwood Institution TL. O. C. KF. Hall Frioelock L. D. Brainerd Joseph Barkheimer Bee 92 New York Press Tod Cheyney Gunselley Robert Rickerton RK Collier Cues Eee Bara Bradford C W Rathke Wickham & Woodrow Gilbert Williams T. M Lord Set Rawles Winfield S Lewis Flamer W McCoy Trustea Geres Frederick Gaywood Baptist Church Mr. Gaywood Macfarlane Gaywood Wima St. Joseph George L Tom Kansas City GC. A. Hendrix C. A. Hendrix Cornell Bluffs R. ©. Shaw Glenwood M. E Hendrix W. A. Wiles Whott Thaddis Jones West Oak Church A. 0. A. W. Order Glenwood Methodist Choir Ruth Far West Thaddis Christ Helen A. Shanks Tie Slambaer AD Wrench Seth Dean Windham Maxwell Erwin Lawrence Henderson Wm Harrison George Mintle the Woman’s Library Peesudgess Nation Preight Drayage and Express Treasury C. W. Livan Glenwood Markets Glanwood Attica H.C. Whate Pym Glenwood News Mills County National Bank Charles Cheyney Charles Rathke Ben Agan Emma Helton Neville Kan Atwood A. J. Howe Ewart Winterset J. B. LaChapelle Ashland Lyon Robert H. P. Patrick's Andrew Noah S. Clark Ruby McDonald D. L. Heinsheimer Wm. M. Lamb Des Moines Mrs. Heinsheimer Janet Mr. H Clint Young Harry Gestamann Rogers Charles Hamilton Clark
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