Audacious Cupid Sparks Multiple Early 20th Century Weddings
A playful tale of a bold courtship in Glenwood where Cupid snatched a bride from a crowd of school maams. Lottie Pritchard wed Furman Evernham at 7:30 with Rev. Staples presiding, witnessed by Dora Pritchard and Will Brandt. The report notes rumors of a double wedding and a single play in jest.
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Cupid
Ma'ams
Moore
Lottie Pritchard
Furman Evernham
Baptist Parsonage
J. O. Staples
Will Brandt
Dora Pritchard
Glenwood
Rev. Staples
Divorce Statistics Task For Mills County Clerk Office
David G Belt of Washington DC will work this week in the Mills County Clerk's office to tabulate divorce statistics over a twenty year period starting January 1 1887. A prior report had been made up to that date.
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David G. Belt
Washington, D.C
Mills County
Prospecting Trip to Historic Colorado Gold Region
Fred Stillwagon and Roy Lewis departed Glenwood for northwest Colorado. Their address is Columbine, Routt county. They plan to explore a rugged area once famed for a gold rush 40 years ago. The Moffat railway now opens the country, reviving mining around Han's Peak and Columbine, with a lone free milling rock located years earlier by a persistent prospector.
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Fred Stillwagon
Roy Lewis
Glenwood
Colorado
Columbine
Routt County
Han’s Peak
Moffat
Hun's Peak
Wyoming
L.A. Stillwagon
Han's Peak
Vast gold ore body eyed near Tlan's Peak in Routt County
The report cites a formation about 60 feet thick under Tlan's Peak, with 2,200 acres owned by Mr. Stillwagon. Outcrop shafts confirm ore presence. An expedition led by Fred and Roy plans to stay through the fall, carrying guns and fishing gear for a self sufficient trip.
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Tlan’s Peak
Stillwagon
Routt County
Fred
Roy
Burning of Mills County Ballots Ends Heated Election Scrutiny
At a recent meeting Auditor Agan and Clerk Davis supervised the burning of last fall’s ballots. The effort, in Mills County, followed seals and county law, with Glenwood precincts packed in a two bushel sack. Scratches on White Cloud ballots hindered the procedure.
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Agan
Davis
Ben
Frank
Mills County
Glenwood
White Cloud
Mrs Kaufmann Guilty of Manslaughter in First Degree
Mrs Emma Kaufmann of Wandreau North Dakota faced trial for the murder of her 16 year old servant Agnes Poireis and was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree after a two week trial. The defendant, wife of brewer Moses Kaufmann of Sioux Falls, allegedly beat the girl who was foreign and unable to complain. A new trial may be sought with an October 10 hearing at Yankton. she remains free on $25,000 bond.
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Emma Kaufmann
Wandreau
Agnes Poireis
Tribune
Moses Kaufmann
Sioux Falls
Liberty
Kansas City
Adoption papers filed for Edna Eilsworth as Violet Edna Smith
Papers filed with recorder Rhoades show Edna Eilsworth aged 13 adopted into the home of Mr and Mrs John L Smith of Silver City. She will now be known as Violet Edna Smith. The Iowa Children’s Home Society of Des Moines handled the adoption papers.
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Edna Eilsworth
John L. Smith
Silver City
Violet Edna Smith
Iowa Children’s Home Society of
Des Moines
Mighty Pottawattamies Challenge Mills County Officials
The Mills and Potta Wattamie counties prepare for a baseball clash at Glenwood on Saturday July 6. A. Lathrop of Council Bluffs challenged Mills County officials, and Clerk Davis accepted promising a strong team and ample crowd support. The note recounts team weights, umpire qualifications, and playful provisions while detailing related games and local baseball color.
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Iowa
Mills
Pottawattamle
Glenwood
Clerk Davis
FE. A. Lathrop
Council Bluffs
Davis
Mr. Lathrop
Omaha
E. A. Larurop
Pottawattamies
Noah Delivers Strong Display In Cold Weather Pitching
The New Castle Herald notes Noah, from Town, pitched well despite cold, claiming he thrives in warm weather and overcame early weather hindrances. Fans expect to see more of him after yesterday’s strong exhibition as he handled the ninth inning with steady work and endurance.
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Noah
New Castle Herald
Dom
Horetofore
Smith
New Castle
Sudden Death of Mrs John Straub in Glenwood
Mrs John Straub died suddenly at her Glenwood home on Wednesday at 3 20 PM from heart trouble after a day of routine errands. She was 40, born in Dresden Ohio, survived by husband and two daughters. Funeral plans delayed for youngest daughter Lulu who is in Los Angeles. she’s expected to arrive by Monday for the funeral.
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John Straub
Glenwood
Straub
Dresden
Ohio
James Boyd
Rawles Township
Qonnel Bluffs
Tabor
Waubonsie
Masonic Order
Hancock County
Mills County
Wm. E. Boyd
George Estes Breaks Arm at Depot Mishap
Geo H Estes of Glenwood suffered a bad mishap Thursday morning while planning to catch No 5 to Nebraska. He fell from a freight platform, dislocating his right elbow and fracturing the arm, the same limb injured last Fourth of July, causing substantial pain.
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Geo. H. Estes
Glenwood
Nebraska
Hhey
Glenwood approves new park with two mill tax
Glenwood voters approved a seven year two mill tax by 172 to 49 to fund a city park. Turnout included 221 for and 49 against with several ballots invalidated. Ward results showed solid support across all districts. Council now moves to finalize land purchase and begin lake and water works planning.
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Glenwood
Teachers Institute Enrollment Reaches 103 At Glenwood
The Mills county teachers institute in Glenwood reports 103 enrolled as Cupid disrupts sessions briefly. Examinations follow three days of classes after a Friday break, with added names of participants from Glenwood Malvern Pacific Folsom and Council Bluffs listed.
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Cupid
Glenwood
Mills County
Ruth Whipple
Fern Tipple
Grace Aikin
Malvern
Tida
Blanche Ireland
Rue Otis
Pearl Harris
Stella Wolfe
Pacific Tunction
Addie Momnper
Lulu Conner
Folsom
Lucy LaCosta Gadsey
Council Bluffs
Memie Brandt
Idaho Murder Trial Nears End of Testimony in Haywood Case
The Idaho murder trial of William Haywood for the Steunenberg killing at Boise City is nearing the end of witness testimony. Judge Wood postponed Orchard’s trial in Caldwell to keep him as a Haywood witness. Orchard’s ties to other union officers and payments are noted, but corroboration remains uncertain. The defense plans 150 to 200 witnesses, signaling a lengthy continuation.
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Willam Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Boise City
Idaho
Wood
Caldwell
Orchard
Tlaywood
Haywood
Steunenberg
Times
Burlington Faces Real Test With Train Reductions
Heavy passenger traffic shows two train sections required as No 1 and No 2 run in two crowded segments. Officials worry about further reductions if traffic does not rise after the two cent rate takes effect. Dr I J Humphrey, veterinary surgeon of Melvern, promotes casings and guarantees work.
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Burlington
I. J. Humphrey
Melvern
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