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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
2
Sunday School lesson prompts from Matthew 13 1 9 18 23 and James 1 21 inviting reflection on Jesus public teaching about the Kingdom parables seed sowing and heart preparation. It asks why parables and prepared ground matter and how hearers differ in responsibility accountability and fruit.
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in Glenwood on June 6 1910 to equalize personal assessments for 1910 across townships. Changes include 30 percent cut for sheep and goats in Anderson, various increases for cattle horses and colts in Ingraham Platteville Glenwood and other townships, and reductions for horses and cattle in Silver Creek and Indian Creek. Some townships reported no changes. The board appointed tax assessors for Keg Creek Ditch No 2, approved lumber contracts for county bridges, and listed numerous claims paid to local vendors and officials.
A county ledger lists payments and aid including The Mulholland Co groceries W F Hamilton & Co 250 L B Bacon medical services 3439 Ada Hughes aid for June 500 Bod Mays aid for April 1000 Mrs K A Hatcher aid for May 500 EG Whipple groceries and other mdse at the poor farm. The board approves T G Byers bond as deputy tax collector 1000 and adjourns to June 9 1910 with signatures S W Creech chairman and S M Criswell auditor.
A woman sues in Atchison for ten thousand dollars claiming poor treatment during a visit last year. She alleges she slept in a damp cold spare bedroom with walls lined by portraits of departed kin and says two relatives slept in warmer rooms. The case is set for a court hearing next week.
An Atchison Globe note remarks that fortunes rise quickly for some in the chicken trade but no one can keep up with expectations for a man starting in the business.
In Mills County District Court a quiet title petition by C G Ferrer seeks to confirm ownership of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 27 township 73 range 43. Defendants Eva Richtermeier Anna Emig John Emig John J Richtermeier Mary Sonntag and Peter Sonntag and unknown heirs are notified to appear by September term commencing September 20 1910 at Glenwood.
Helen Stevens travels to Sunny Craig for a four day house party only to find it canceled by illness. A blizzard traps Helen and Bill Crofton together, sparking tension after a kiss and a later confession leading to a playful, romantic telegram that proves his true feelings and intent to marry Helen Stevens.
A Holland visitor broke into the Grading Roman villa near Sandown on Sunday to view the site. He left a note claiming admission could not be gained on Sunday and that he climbed on the roof and broke a window. He offered sixpence to the poor of the isle. Police pursue the gender of the intruder.
Glenwood Iowa June 14 1910 The Will County Tribune lists mail routes East and West bound trains with times including No 15 7 89 pm No 8 8 15 am No 13 9 14 am No 4 11 00 am No 7 1 ht pm No 14 4 45 pm No 8 22 pm No 9 went Bound Also a City House Lobby and lockboxes hours 7 00 am to 8 00 pm Sundays windows open 7 30 am to 8 00 pm and 9 8 to 10 am 3 00 to 3 80 pm.
Fred Supple of Sum mitt Colo visited his parents here last week. Spokane reports twins born to Rev Albert McClain. Esmia Scott now runs mail route Noz3 as A A Patrick takes two weeks vacation. City council forbids sale of firecrackers dynamite caps and other noise makers. Lester Tubbs visits from Haribault to Santa Ana. Grace Nims to teach in Red Oak schools. Charlotte Graham trips to Denver and Colorado Springs. Hazel Carr blundered by a Denver baggage agent. trunk sent to Emerson. Margaret Welpton visits Lou Tupper in Ogallala. Will Birdsall returns from farming near Claremont. Wesley Knight and wife visit J Galbraith in Red Oak.
Wm Workman plans a hardware store in the former C E Swaney building. Mrs J B Briggs returned from a visit with her parents at Sovilla. Champ Harover joined the clerical staff at Adams & Harding. Mr and Mrs Wm Workman left for St Louis. Lightning killed a cow for AS Paul. A daughter arrived June 7 at the John Wilson home. A piano recital by Mrs Farnham drew a large young crowd at Malvern. autos were used for travel. Rumor says Mr and Mrs A Paul may move to Red Oak. Dr and Mrs WD Craig depart Henderson for Ottumwa where the doctor will practice August first focusing on eye ear and throat.
The Tribune advertises a wide selection of 1911 calendars with quality workmanship and designs at home, promising to save on commissions charged by traveling salesmen. Readers are urged to compare and consider Tribune calendars first for value and craftsmanship.
A lecture on nature's economics describes how destructive power reshapes elements into new channels. An example cites a Pacific island volcano that has poured lava into the sea for 16 years, boiling eggs 22 miles away, prompting a curious audience reaction about a large pan and wasteful fire.
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