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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
3
The Wabash No. 92 freight line again derailed near Mineola, two weeks after a prior wreck that burned 50 head of cattle. A broken flange sent seven cars off the track, three badly damaged, with two tramps found among shelled corn but unharmed.
At Glenwood Institution two 165000 gallon cisterns near completion mark the final step in a 675000 gallon total capacity system. Built by Turner and Roland of Des Moines, the two-foot thick arches weigh over 100 tons each and use 2240000 pounds of rock 1600000 pounds of sand and 640000 pounds of cement. Two 24 hour pumps provide up to four million gallons from eight wells. iron in water will be precipitated with cupolas to settle sediment before sewer discharge.
A small tornado hit the J. J. Taylor farm northeast of Silver City last Saturday evening. The old home place’s corn crib was unroofed, a granary torn apart, and the barn demolished. At a nearby site, three lengths of corn crib were carried across the county road, with lumber blown a quarter mile. Estimated damage stands at 61000.
The Missouri River has risen about three feet since Saturday and is expected to rise today. The Omaha weather bureau reports a fall in Sioux City on Monday and a predicted decrease beginning Wednesday. Officials say the river is not near last summer’s high levels and the Platteville township levy remains in good shape with no overflow risk.
The regular June session of the County Board began in Glenwood yesterday. It may not finish today but will likely issue a short decision tomorrow. The board has been reviewing the work of the County ABSERBOTS to date.
Mills county endured a major rain and electrical storm with two to four inches of rainfall, widespread flooding, and extensive damage. Lightning killed livestock, burned barns, struck churches, and damaged structures while trains faced heavy delays from washouts and earth slides. Deer Creek towns reported near four inch totals and washed bridges, with multiple properties struck.
The article notes a method for equalizing property valuations and mentions the semi annual settlement with the county treasurer underway at this time.
Carey and Fleming announce a major expansion to their Glenwood dry goods firm. An addition will extend 150 feet along the building with a two story structure and cement basement. A 60 foot upper balcony will house the millinery department, including a separate rear steam heating room, at an estimated cost of about $6000.
Frederick W. Hill, editor, married Edna Heckel on a June Wednesday in Sidney. Hill is eldest son of Rev. Enoch Hill of Villisca. Edna is daughter of shoe dealer G. M. Heckel. Newlyweds reside in Hamburg, where Hill is part owner of the Hamburg Republican. Tribune extends best wishes.
Mrs. Bertha Hale Anderson died unexpectedly Sunday night at her Silver City home. She suffered pneumonia which progressed to peritonitis, leaving a husband and a five year old daughter Helen. She was 26, born January 30, 1883 in Corydon Iowa, daughter of C. P. Hale of Glenwood. Survived by parents four sisters two brothers and daughter Helen. Funeral Tuesday at two from the home, burial in Silver City cemetery.
The Queen Mills Fruit Growers Association was formed in Glenwood last Saturday with a full constitution and by laws. Officers elected include President Shirley Gillilland and Vice President J F Record, Secretary H M Logan, Treasurer Gerett Rhoades, with an executive committee of five. The board fixed a $5,000 treasurer bond and a 10 percent commission for members, 15 percent for nonmembers, membership fee $2.50, and outlined duties of officers and the board to promote seed and fruit sales, set rates, inspect fruit, and cooperate with a general manager in harvesting and marketing.
Glenwood plans a Fourth of July celebration and an agreement with H. B. Dull to serve as manager as Mills County fruit growers form the Queen Mills Fruit Growers Society. Members may join via Secretary Logan, with dues, and meetings occur the second Monday in January at the Glenwood Court House.
Mills county grocers report Irish potatoes from Ireland sold at high prices. An Omaha wholesale house imported two car loads from Ireland and freight cost fell to 66 cents per hundred pounds, a low rate compared to Western railroad charges for the same commodity.
A crowd from Glenwood of about thirty, mainly Rebekah lodge members, attended the 6:30 ceremony at the Metropolitan hall in Omaha. The bride, oldest daughter of 8 Finkenstein, wore white messaline with a bridal veil. the groom is an Omaha grocer on Leavenworth. More than 500 guests enjoyed a grand dinner and procession after the ceremony.
The Mills County Telephone company held its annual meeting in Malvern last Tuesday. The board decided to retain the name Mills County Telephone company though part of an independent system at Council Bluffs. Officers elected include President F J Day of Council Bluffs, Vice President Dr W M Plimpton of Glenwood, Treasurer T G Turner of Council Bluffs, and Secretary Manager O A Laubauch of Council Bluffs. Directors named were B B Dean and Dr Plimpton of Glenwood, J T Ward of Malvern, C G Greenwood of Silver City, Dr H B Jennings, F Z Day, T G Turner, D A Beno, and O A Tanbauch of Council Bluffs.
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