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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
3
Will Kline a Malvern carpenter was struck on the Q track near the overhead bridge on Marion Avenue while walking to his garden and picking up a paper. He was hit on the right shoulder stunned but not seriously injured though unable to work for some time.
Sheriff Edwards arrested William Kauffman Monday afternoon after he rode a bicycle stolen from the Commercial club building in Council Bluffs. Kauffman admitted the theft, was held for officers, and returned to Council Bluffs where the bicycle was identified by DeVere Watson. He received 20 days in jail.
Getting the Wolves reports Lee Sargent of Pacific Junction $20 ahead of the game after a wolf he shot on Mrs Lee's farm triggered the bounty. He spotted another two wolves near the river and cattle risked a shot. Bart Harmer in the Bonsies captured a stray cub while the mother failed to approach for a shot.
Des Moines reports a movement for improvements funded by the legislature two years ago. The board of control plans a $15,000 addition to the boys custodial building with other improvements expected to follow. The Tribune notes the availability of high grade calling cards with samples.
Dr Irving King reports a survey of 1340 high school papers across Dubuque Burlington Waverly and Iowa City finding students prize impartiality and justice in class management and strong explanations in teaching. They favor kindness courtesy friendly interest sympathy humor and avoidance of harshness in the teacher.
Pleasant in class and by enjoying fun. Helpfulness to slow pupils, patience, and encouragement of failing pupils were named 652 times. Voters prioritized mental and moral characteristics with counts for well poised 218 dignified 88 sincere 66 refined 59 good moral standards 20. Neat dress 174, youth prettiness and health 218. Outside activity interest 46, man teacher 37, woman 46, teaching life seen as trying 85. Many read the Tribune ad column first.
The Tom Thumb wedding at Glenwood Opera House on Tuesday was a clear success with about forty children participating. Master Glen Wright played the groom and Miss Margaret Bromley the bride, with Vera Bostock as ring bearer and Master Donald Lewis giving away the bride.
A daughter arrived Sunday evening June 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reed and Monday June 5 a daughter was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Andy Livengood. On Sunday June 4 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Blackburn of Rawles township. To Mr and Mrs. David Hennesey, north of Glenwood, on Monday June 5 a daughter was born.
Miss Josie Rounds formerly of Glenwood now lives with her brother Steve Rounds near Silver City. She broke her left wrist last Sunday in a fall. Dr J G McCue of Silver City reduced the fracture and a specialist was later consulted. she is progressing nicely.
Marion Wise and Miss Ethel Robbins of Malvern wed at 6 36 AM on Tuesday June 6 at the bride’s mother's home. Rev Galoway officiated. The couple left by auto for Glenwood then train No 6 for a wedding trip in the east. They plan to live on the groom’s farm north of Malvern. The bride formerly taught in Malvern schools. Attendants included Miss Melvin Robbins and Miss Gladys Robbins.
National conventions in Chicago open with keynote speeches as Republicans at the Coliseum and Progressives at the Auditorium consider future steps. Harding presides as temporary then permanent chairman at the GOP gathering. Progressives back Roosevelt while talks of a united party fade. Flower Mission service conducted at the institution proceeds with speakers Savery and Hinman prevailing.
A tiny speck named a man forms in space as Earth is created. The atomette gains sentience, develops morals and customs, and amid vast cosmic systems asks, How great am I.
A fragmentary recitation praises resilience with lines about an unconquerable soul and master of fate. The text includes garbled echoes of Invictus and a stray reference to Tribune ads. Names, dates, places, or clear authors are not provided.
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen J. Summers was held Saturday at 2 PM with Rev J B Wilkins and Rev Galloway presiding. Surviving children include Tess Laura Strayer Jay N and Arvilla Benton in Malvern and Eunice Axtell of Salesville Mont. Also surviving are Henry of Campbell Minn Lillie Palmer of Tilden Neb Hattie Chadwick of Lexington Neb and V S Ladd of Malvern along with ten grandchildren. She helped found the Malvern Cemetery association and was active in the First Baptist Church. A Washington state obituary follows for S M Fowler of Coupeville born May 16 1877 who died after years of illness leaving wife Olive Buckingham a daughter Maxine and several siblings. Joseph Maurath a Silver City merchant died June 7 after long illness. Funeral plans set for Silver City. O O F elects officers at Glenwood lodge June 6.
The Glenwood Opinion is criticized for its harsh rhetoric on woman suffrage. It accuses opponents of siding with copperheads who harmed Lincoln and the Union, labeling dissenters as traitors and calling for public confrontation. The piece mocks the paper’s aggressive tone and links it to recent Iowa voting results.
Report of instruments filed since last report lists transfers in Glenwood Pacific Junction Malvern and Oak townships. Transactions include Merrick to Seth Dean lot 7 and part jot in Gun selley's subdivision. A L Lee to Mrs Lila Pratt lots in Alden's addition. Seth Dean to A L Wolfe lot 1 block 73 Glenwood. M Kline to H T Beattie lots 200 261 262 in Strahan's addition Malvern. Lindt to Dillon swt mywit in Oak township.
England laments General Marl Kitchener lost at sea when HMS Hampshire hit a mine. China reports President Yuan Shikai dead from stomach trouble amid poisoning rumors. Li Yuanhong named successor as vice president.
Farmers are urged to use printed stationery for business tasks. The Tribune office offers neatly printed letter heads and envelopes with samples and pricing. They guarantee satisfaction and invite subscriptions to the Mille County Tribune. Twice
Suppressed primary results show suffrage as the dominant issue with a county wide victory of 1064 to 624 and Glenwood's 224 to 142. Republican contenders include Harding for governor and Ratcliff for state senator, while in the Democratic column Piatt narrowly beat Ferrer for sheriff and Wheeler failed to reach nomination thresholds.
Miss Gass of Plattsmouth and her Glenwood piano pupils gave a recital at Mrs. Fred Fair's home yesterday afternoon. About sixty to seventy parents and friends attended as rooms were beautified with roses and spring flowers. The program included Streabbeg pieces and various student selections with titles such as Morning Song and Soldiers Marching By.
The Tribune announces a hue of high quality writing paper and envelopes for business and professional use. Available in white and suitable tints, the shop invites customers to view the selection.
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