Woman to Balloon Double Ascend in Glenwood Event
A June 22 balloon ascent in Glenwood features a double rise with a man and a woman, each using separate parachutes. Smith will bring his companion from Omaha to supervise the ascent, marking Mills county’s first woman balloon ride. The white goose stunt accompanies the event, with the bird released mid-flight and landing on nearby farms as the balloon travels eight miles northwest.
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Glenwood
Smith
Omaha
Mills County
J. H. Cash
Des Moines
Johnny
Dr. Hester
B.F. Durfee
Id. Saar
A. B. Allbee
Mr. Allbee
Henry Prindle
Early Morning Fire Destroys Barn South of Glenwood
At about 4 o clock Sunday, a lightning strike set the M W Rogers barn near the square ablaze. Marshal McMillen fired his revolver to raise the alarm as firemen arrived, finding the barn a total loss with partial insurance. Painter Ed Dixon suffered about 25 dollars in losses from ladders and paints stored inside.
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Glenwood
Marshal McMillen
M. W. Rogers Place
McMillen
Ed Dixon
County Board Set To Reopen Session Friday
The county Board adjourned from its session last Friday and will meet again next Friday to finish the work. The semi annual settlement was made with Treasurer Fickel and the various assessors were equalized. Full proceedings to be printed in the Tribune after inspection and approval by Board members.
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Fickel
Tribune
Trouble at Merry Go Round in Glenwood
The Glenwood Merry Go Round drew trouble as John Nun ley and John Greenlee were arrested for intoxication near the swing on Saturday. Their hearings were not yet set. Two 16 year old boys were later taken in charge for jumping on and off the swing, and were released by Mayor Plimpton after promising good behavior.
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Glenwood
John Nunley
John Greenlee
van Kirk
Plimpton
Pacific Junction White Sox Lose to Island Park 19 9
The Pacific Junction White Sox were defeated Sunday by Island Park 19 to 9 after a tight game until the seventh inning when Island Park surged ahead. Weather halted Saturday’s Malvern game with Blanchard, while Malvern prepares a week long tour beginning Tuesday in Shenandoah and ending July 22 in Nebraska at Plattsmouth and Omaha against the Originals.
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Pacific Junction
Malvern
Blanchard
Malvern White Sox
Shenandoah
Burlington Junction
College Springs
Maryville
Mellor
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Originals
Bennett Sweet Mills Tie Knot in Plattsmouth Marriage
Bennett and Miss Millie Sweet, a well known couple northwest of Glenwood, wed in Plattsmouth last Saturday. The council Bluffs Nonpareil reports Lou Renscoter, 16, of Pacific Junction, sought a marriage license with Frances Brown of Council Bluffs, also 16, but was told his father needed to accompany him.
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Harry Bennett
Millie Sweet
Glenwood
Plattsmouth
Council Bluffs
Lou Renscoter
Pacific Junction
Roy Hardesty
Frances Brown
Sheriff Disarms Wright Household After Threats Incident
Sheriff Linville responded to the Wright home Saturday evening after Mrs Wright allegedly threatened to kill her husband. He seized two revolvers and a shotgun, two firearms the couple disputed ownership of, leaving them with their quarrel unresolved. The Wrights live on a farm east of Glenwood along Hillsdale road. They are married about five years with no children.
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Sherriff Linville
Thomas Wright
Wright
O. O. F Memorial Day Observed at Glenwood Hall
The Glenwood Odd Fellows held Memorial services last Sunday with a march to the cemetery to decorate graves. Weather delayed Rev. J. O. Staples address, now postponed to next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Baptist church. Rebekahs and Odd Fellows urged to meet at 10 o'clock for a march in a body.
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Glenwood Oold Fellows
J. O. Staples
Baptist Church
Rebekahs
Flag Day Observance Suggested Across Mills County
Next Friday marks the flag’s anniversary and residents are urged to display the banner statewide. The piece advocates flying the flag from the courthouse and warns eye strain from neglect, noting Howe's Pharmacy promotes proper eyewear to protect sight.
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Mills County
Court House
Plassea
Howe
Many Changes Made Sunday in Running Time of R. R. Trains
The Tribune prints a corrected Mills county railroad timetable. Extensive Sunday changes affect nearly all roads. Burlington adopts a new time card with No. 2 stopping only at Pacific Junction and Hastings, complicating Sunday service for Glenwood Malvern and Emerson. No. 14 does not run Sundays, altering eastbound options. The Tabor line remains unchanged.
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R. R
Tribune
Mills County
Tabor & Northern
Burlington
The
Pacific Junction
Hastings
Glenwood
Malvern
Omaha
No. 14
Emerson
Creston
Red Oak
the Tribune
Ri. A
Council Binfis
Tees
Eae
Balfour
Oee
Ae Fee
Tag
Chicago
T No
Omata
Jerves
Town
Emerson Ony
Sone
Dene Egular
Pasifis Junction
Kansas Oyvy ' SO
North
the Council Binife
Bartlett
Kansas City
Randolp
Arriva
Honderaon
Macedonia
Mineola
Silver City
Vane Post
BBC
St Louis
Tabor
Northern Ous
Leavas- Place
Train schedule shifts and Sunday stops detailed
The north-bound night train now departs Malvern at 10 10 after delays, 65 minutes later than before. The south-bound morning train arrives at Malvern at 10 80 after a half hour earlier. Early morning north-bound and evening south-bound flyers stop on Sundays at Mineola Silver City and Imogene. A suggestion to cut out the time card and save for future changes.
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Malvern
Mineola
Silver City
Imogene
the Tribune
Death Angel claims Polk County man James Royal
James Royal born October 1 1848 in Polk County Iowa died June 8 1907 at his home three miles northwest of Glenwood He married Nancy Hyde January 1 1878 Survived by wife six children Ernest Royal Hattie and others living in Nebraska Missouri and Oklahoma Five brothers and three sisters reside in Buffalo County Nebraska Funeral held at home June 10 conducted by Rev E E Goodrich Interment at Glenwood Cemetery Considered a devoted husband and upright neighbor Family received sympathy from neighbors and friends Attendants from abroad included Mrs James Kelley St Joseph Mrs Curtis and Ernest Royal Plattsmouth and Mr and Mrs Charles Kemster Council Bluffs
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James Royal
Polk County
Iowa
Nancy Jane Hyde
Glenwood
William Kinney
Cashmer
Oklahoma
James Kelly
St. Joseph
Missouri
Ernest
Royal
Plattsmouth
Usther
Marence
Hattie
Buffalo County
Nebraska
RE. E. Goodrich
Methodist Church
Pacific Junction
James Kelley
Curtis
Ernest Royal
Charles Kemster
Council Bluffs
Wabash Wrecks at Mineola Disrupt Rail Service
Mineola became a storm center for wrecks when a Wabash special carrying high officials struck the caboose of a way freight at the depot. The engine and a passenger coach were damaged, the officials continued toward St. Louis, and No 6 eastbound later derailed near the depot as rains had softened the track. Train service resumed by noon.
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Mineola
St. Louis
Mills County Teachers Gather for Eight Day Institute
The Mills county teachers meet at Glenwood next Monday for their annual eight day institute ending June 25. Sessions run 9 to 3 30 in the high school. Instructors include L Bryan Glenwood Arithmetics Civics Economics J E Clayton Malvern Algebra Physiology Physics Margaret Overheiser Cherokee Primary Methods T B Potts Malvern Model L D Salisbury Wintersat Music History Ellen J Wing Cedar Falls Drawing Manual training Geography W M Moore conductor Grammar Orthography Miscellaneous.
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Mills County
Glenwood
L. ©. Bryan
J. E. Clayton
Malvern
Margaret Overheiser
T. B. Potts
L. D. Salisbury
Wintersat
Ellen J. Wing
Cedar Falls
W. M. Moore
Special Election In Glenwood To Vote Park Tax
A special election will be held in Glenwood next Tuesday to approve a two mill tax for seven years to buy land for a park and to fund maintenance and improvements. Polls open 8 AM to 7 PM at F G Day’s office First Ward Armory Second Ward City Hall with volunteers serving as election judges and clerks to save city expense.
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Glenwood
Te Polis
F. G. Day
Masonic Picnic Program at Tabor June 24
Mills County Masonic Association invites all Masons and friends to St John Day picnic in Tabor Park. Morning program includes band music, Invocation by Rev E V McCormick, welcome by Dr W O Allen, address by W B Bechitadia, and vocal and recitation acts. Afternoon features business meeting, more music, addresses by W B Mitchell and others, plus solos and recitations. The event mirrors local merchant and civic participation with Silver City Band performances throughout.
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Mills County
Syeessenea Tabor
Rey
E. V. McCormick
Tabor Pees
Silver City
W. O. Allen
Tabor
D. Bechitadia
Malvern Vocal Music
Masonie Quartet
Ray Gillette
Randolph + Tabor
W. B. Mitchell
Sidney Votal
B.J. Wailing
Randolph
Sylvia Estes
Vahar
Bertha Clarke
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Bennett
Sweet
Linville
O. O
Lita
Sageville
Philosophy
Gollsmith
Office Honra
Moore
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