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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

2

Glenwood Market Notice and Unclaimed Letters

Advertised letters unclaimed at Glenwood post office include Mes E Ballard Mr John Beetle Mr Nelson Hair Mr H Joiner Bert Kerns J Linville Esq Mr Charley Linville Miss Dora Murrife Mrs Mary McConnell. Claim by addressing the Glenwood office with the correct claim phrase.

Glenesod Iqne Mes E Ballard John Beetle Nelson Hair H Joiner Bert Kerns J Linville Charley Linville Dora Murrife Mary McConnell

County Democratic Convention at Malvern June 20

Mills County Democrats call a delegate convention at the Malvern opera house on Saturday June 20, 1903 at ten o clock for electing seven delegates to the State Convention in Des Moines and delegates to the Senatorial convention. Townships receive one at large delegate plus one for each 20 votes or fraction over ten. Township caucuses will be held as per notice from Chairman YU Mulholland.

Malvern Mills County Opera House Tro'plock A. m Yin Doe Moines Jnap W. J. Piryan Henderson Center Cen Benton Weacee Bilverreek Citer Inarahamt Mineola Empersarove St. Mary's Platteville Ccc White Cloudway Glenwood Sneh Hoar Beef E. Mulholland

Kirby Divorce Case Collapses in Council Bluffs Trial

Attorney L T Genung boasted legal wins in the Kirby divorce suit as witnesses sought to smear Mrs Nellie Kirby. The case collapsed Friday with Mr Kirby capitulating and a settlement out of court. Mrs Kirby awarded the divorce custody of a child and $5,000 cash plus household furniture. witnesses from near Silver City attended.

L.T. Genung Kirby Council Bluffs The Tribune Genung Nellie Kirby Irby Skirby Silver City

Sidney Chautauqua to feature notable lecturers in August

The Southwest Town Chautauqua will be held in Sidney with a stronger program this year. Lecturers include Dr Frank Bristol Bishop Fowler Dr Elijah Brown L F Copeland Champ Clark W B Bryan Smith Gorton Robertson and Baird. Music by Mason and Payne Orpheus Jubilee Singers and the Chicago Glee Club.

Sidney Town Frank Bristol McKinley Bishop Fowler Elijah Brown Ram Norn Cut L. F. Copeland Champ Clark W.d. Bryan Smith Gorton Roberson Baird Mason & Pawne Orpheus Jubilee Singers America Chicago

Broom Corn Crop Pushed By Malvern Maker A Copson

Malvern broom maker A Copson advises farmers with late or wet ground to plant broom corn. He promises good returns and offers guidance on planting. He notes broom corn should grow easily in the locality and could be planted as late as July.

A. Copson Malvern Seem Joly Island

Jubilee marks 0th anniversary at Pleasant Hill church

The Jubilee to celebrate the founding of Pleasant Hill Christian church in Hanlea Township drew a large crowd last Sunday. Weather was fine and a basket dinner followed in the nearby graveyard. Several ministers attended, including former pastor Rev. J. Db. McClure of Albany.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church Hanlea Township J. Db. McClure Albany Alo

Miss Ellen Wing Leads Sidney Sun Editorial Shift

Miss Ellen J Wing editor of the Sidney Sun spends the summer with her mother in Sidney and takes charge as local editor, promising to make the paper shine with a new light. A successful Mills County schoolteacher, she has long supervised the Strahan school and now gains a fellowship strength to edit locally.

Ellen J. Wing Sidney Sidney Sun Wing Mills County Strahan Sehug Shake

Burglars Target Imogene General Store in Potaway

Bold burglars hit Addy W. Hilliary's general store at Imogene, making off with about $200 in goods including razors and other items. No arrests reported as of now.

Imogene Addy W. Hilliary Imogene and Potaway G. Harves

Advert for ladies fashion aids and wartime labor

Fragmentary ad seeks female workers for all departments of a war packing house in St Louis and Kansas City areas. Promotes pompadour styles, creams, tonics, braces and gloves with mail order options. Mentions antiseptic healing oil and pain relief products, pricing unclear.

St. Louis Kubsessly Wen Price, Hc

Secret Wedding Revealed of Walter Woods in Blair

Walter B Woods Henderson school teacher and baseball player married Miss Ethel Keffer of Tastings in Blair Nebraska on Sept 27 1902. The ceremony occurred during the Aksarben festivities in Omaha with a quiet post wedding reveal when Keffer presented the certificate at breakfast. Both are popular young locals with Woods having taught in Mineola and later played for the Clarinda Teague team.

Walter B. Woods Henderson Blair Neb Ethel Keffer Tastings G. Dp. Keffer Mastings London Omaha Walter Woods Mineola Clarinda Teague

Havoc Wreaked Along Kaw River Flood Region

Banker J F Hendricks of Malvern returned from Kansas City reporting extreme flooding along the Kaw river from Kansas City to Topeka. Ten feet of floodwater, lost crops, washed away houses and fences. Farmland values collapsed to pennies on the dollar. vast mud and debris filled fields between Topeka and KC.

J. F. Hendricks Malvern Kansas City Kansas Topeka

Malvern's New High School Construction Begins

Excavation for Malvern's new eight room high school started Monday with L. D. Ashby of Red Oak as the primary bidder at 314,608 dollars. Frank Weatherhead assists with brick work, and Dixon Heating Co of Peoria will install plumbing and heating for 1,740 dollars, bringing total cost to 16,358 dollars. The building features clay pressed brick in two colors, gray and dark red, and is slated for completion in 60 working days.

Malvern L. D. Ashby Red Oak Frank Weatherhead Dixon Heating Co Peoria Omaha

Government Gauging Station Plans Near Hastings

Prof F W Hann of the Government Geological Survey visited Hastings last week to arrange a gauging station on the Nishna River west of town and to set readings at Red Oak on the east Nishna. He will employ a reader to take readings twice daily to determine average river flow for government statistics.

F. W. Hann Government Geological Survey Hastings Nishna River Red Oak Nishna

To Hedge in Pony Creek Rampage Near Pacific City

The Pony Creek rampage near Pacific City opened the eyes of elders. It shifted to a new spot washing a three foot deep channel at Swallow Bank and flooded a wide area. An embankment is being built to direct the stream into the new ditch. The creek disrupts and surprises the region.

Pacific City

Judge Thornell Picks Boys Nine To Beat Businessmen

The Sidney Sun reports Judge Thornell loves baseball and has chosen a team of boys under 20 to challenge the best nine from Sidney’s businessmen. He says he can play better ball than some adults and even outfield or pitch as needed.

Judge Thornell Sidney Sidney Sun

Burglary at Emerson Targeted Evans Residence in Bank Community

Thieves burglarized Marian L. Evans residence Monday evening, items stolen include a solid gold watch and chain, a Thirty-second degree Masonic charm, and several old coins. No valuables value shown. The Evans leads the town bank in Emerson.

Marian L. Evans Emerson

Tabor Page spotlight in The Tribune draws business voices

The Tribune highlights this issue’s Tabor page with business leaders’ views and a recap of the week’s notable events in the prosperous city. Local merchants weigh in on growth and the town’s recent achievements.

the Tribune Tabor

Rambler's Trip to Niagara Falls Described by Miss Hicks

Miss Mamie Hicks writes from Mills County about a shared journey with Hastings youths on The Rambler's Trip. She recounts travel by Wabash to Niagara Falls via Detroit, views of Canadian farms, and a rainy visit to Niagara including the Maid of the Mist and Great Gorge Route. She notes landscapes, limited livestock, and plans to continue to Newark New Jersey.

Mamie Hicks Mills County Ma'ams Hastings Niagara Faula Misses Jones Mary Jones Martin Fred Martin Niagara Balls N.Y Chicago Lineon Park Niagara Niagara Falls Detroit Canada Trailroad Company Prospect Park Goat Island Luna Island Great Gorge Lehigh Valley Railroad Newark N.J Sam Mamie E. Hicisser

Mills County Sunday School Conventions Planned

The Executive Committee plans township gatherings across the county within the next month or six weeks. Sessions may be held Sabbath forenoon and afternoon or other combinations, with short lively talks from local workers on up-to-date topics. Avoid long, dull speeches. keep conventions active and engaging. Malvern, Iowa.

Mills County Sunday School Association

Teaching the Teachers At Hanwood Institute Noon Session

Enrolment at the Hanwood Teachers Institute in session reached 07 with profits indicated. Prof Moore invites school officers to visit and a special meeting of school officers will be held at the High School next Wednesday at 2 30. The notice lists numerous names and ends with an advertisement urging orders by phone or mail for pumps windmills tanks and spouting. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets are advertised with Ei W Grose’s signature on each box.

Teachers Institute Hanwood Moore Tabor Retelsdory & Rosch Glenwood Town Ei. W. Grose

Base Ball Matters Henderson shuts out Malvern 8 to 0

Henderson defeats Malvern 8 to 0 with Kiger and Koppock on the mound. Wolfe and Mulholland worked for Malvern. Henderson downs Malvern 12 base hits to 2, striking out 10 and 11 respectively. Red Oak league games planned at Malvern tomorrow afternoon against the “Yellow Kids” promise a great contest. A Malvern August firemen tournament offers $200 in baseball prizes. Buffington's feed store advertises fine wheat screenings for chickens.

Henderson Malvern Kiger Koppock Wolfe Mulholland Triorg Red Oak League Teanis

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