Bank President Rathke Dies in Omaha Hospital
Charles W. Rathke president of Mills County National Bank of Glenwood died Monday morning at Methodist hospital in Omaha after being there since last Wednesday. Cause of death listed as obstruction of spinal nerves with heart trouble. Rathke had visited Mudlawn Baths in Indiana last summer seeking improved health. He was a prominent local figure in Glenwood and Mills County.
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Charles W.rathke
Mills County National Bank
Glenwood
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Mr. Rathke
Will
Rathke
Mudlavin
Indiana
Mills County
Local Bank President and Hamptons Lose Young Son
Mills County National Bank promotes a president while Ray Hampton of southeast Hastings dies at 15 after an appendicitis operation. The bank leader leaves a wife a son W C Rathke and two daughters Mary and Bertha. Funeral services are planned in Glenwood and Emerson with church and lodge participation. Ray Hampton died at a Omaha hospital after surgery. He was born in Ravenwood Missouri and leaves parents three brothers and one sister.
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Mills County National Bank
W.C. Rathke
Mary
Bertha
I. C. C. F. Glenwood Lodge
Ray Hampton
D. W. Hampton
Hastings
Asbury
Omaha
Emerson
Baptist Church
Farel
Ravenwood
Arthur Smith
James Smith
McClain School
Immanuel Hospital
Ray
Fire claims life of infant in Tabor area blaze
A nine month old baby died and the mother Mrs Thurman Hirst was left in despair after a kerosene fire mishap at a farm house one mile south of Tabor. Mrs Hirst attempted to start a fire with kerosene when flames enveloped her clothing and spread to the dwelling.
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Tabor
Thurman Hirst
State care of feeble minded at Glenwood asylum
Dr T B Lacey outlines Iowa 1876 act to fund Glenwood asylum for feeble minded care. Enrollment rose from 85 to 1466, with inmates ranging from high grade moron to idiot. Discussion includes name change to Institution for Backward Children or Sub Normal Children. 26 of 167 admits last year were court commitments.
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Iowa
T. B. Lacey
Glenwood
Twety
Lacey
Board of Control
Robert
D. and D. Institution
Council Bluffs
Mogridge
J. H. McConlogue
Max E. Witte
F. J. Sessions
Malvern News Highlights From Beatrice to California
Dr. C A Love and family visit James Churchill home then plan auto trip to Atascadero California. Misses Richards Flucker Fox Hammes head west for Glacier Park Portland Seattle and San Diego exposition. H P Nixon and R L Hale return from vacation. Gordon Jones loses 95 acres to river flood and neighbors help replant. F S Higgins injured by a barn door accident while lifting a door. confinement lasts days.
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C. A. Love
Beatrice
Neb
James Churchill
Atucasadero
Cal
Liva Richards
Martha Fluckey
Estella Fox
Helen Hammes
Burlington
Glacier Park
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
San Diego
H. P. Nixon
R. L. Hale
California
Battle Creek
Mich
Masonic Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Lenox
Gordon Jones
F.S. Higgins
Frank
Postmaster Held for Embezzling in Dumfries
Postmaster H. H. Turner of Dumfries was arrested by federal authorities on embezzlement charges involving office funds. The item also notes Ice Cream Sodas and Sundaes offered at Mershon's.
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H. H. Turner
Dumfries
Mershon’s
Hastings Chautauqua a Financial and Social Success
The Hastings six day chautauqua proved a success both financially and in entertainment. Surplus reached $78.86 with Sunday single-ticket sales $143.90. The Meneley company will return next year for a similar program. Also reports note favorable weather and a busy social scene with local visits and hospitalizations. A future chautauqua was approved with surplus applied to next year’s program.
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Hastings
Watkins
Chicago
Meneley
Shower Honors Bride To Be Marguerite Hupach
A Friday evening surprise shower at the Evans home east of Glenwood honored Marguerite Hupach, recently employed at the Institution and soon to marry Arthur Christiansen of South Omaha. Guests included Mrs Williams, Mrs Buckingham, Mrs Ployd, Mrs Double, Mrs Carl Hulter, Mrs Mary Williams, Miss Collins, Miss Hunt, Miss Ashford, Edna Hart, Mamie Speck, Grace Haynie, Hope Ennis, Jennie Madison, Louisa and Emma.
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Art Evans
Glenwood
Institution
Marguerite Hupach
Arthur Christiansen
South Omaha
Mrs. Williams
Buckingham
Ployd
Double
Carl Hulter
Mary Williams
Miss Collins
Miss Hunt
Miss Ashford
Edna Hart
Mamie Speck
Grace Haynie
Hope Ennis
Jennie Madison
Louisa
Emma
Names Listed from the Institution Staff and Guests
Wilt and Dora Kelly of the Institution along with Ruth and Edith Bushnell Nadine Miller and Mr and Mrs Claude Deu pree and Mr and Mrs Art Evans of Glenwood Miss Belle Speck of Plattsmouth and Arthur Christiansen of South Omaha are named as participants or associates in a local social or official activity.
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Wilt
Dora Kelly
The
Institution
Ruth
Edith Bushnell
Nadine Miller
Claude Deupree
Art Evans
Glenwood
Belle Speck
Plattsmouth
Arthur Christiansen
South Omaha
Real Estate Transfers Reported June 11 1915 to June 18 1915
Records list multiple property transfers across Mills County including Keltner to Looka pill in Hastings many parcel transfers in Malvern and Silver City with lots in blocks 36 12 and 48 plus bank addition details Nose of 9000 dollars noted for several transactions and receivers deeds recorded for Malvern properties. Names include H E Keltner Arvilla Looka billots Miller Boehner Genung Rinehart Emley Kochender Fer Em Dunham Woods Thomas Hubka Cannel Bacon Patrick and Mary J. Bacon with parcels in Hastings Malvern Lyons Anderson and Silver City.
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HH. E. Keltner
Arvilla Lookapill
Hastings
H. E. Keltner
Arvilla
Miller Et al
L. W. Boehner
Malvern
Pene Mills County National Bank
C. P. Hamilton
Glenwood
N. S. Genung
G. C. Rinehart
Ed S. Miller
PF. M. Replogle
Silver City
Ceeee Marietta Woods
Jane Thomas
Anderson Township
Hubka
J. D
Wm. D. Cannel
Lyons Township
Mary J. Bacon
G. W. Patrick
Henderson Glimpses of Daily Life and Farm Woes
On a Friday in Henderson buggies crowd the streets amid light auto absence. Rainy weather discourages farmers replanting corn while wheat damage from a small worm affects several fields. The Farmers National Bank adds a white enamel ceiling with green trim. Croquet and checkers draw crowds, and I O O F Lodge improved interior with new rugs, carpets, and a pale blue floor.
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Farmers National Bank
I. O. O. BK. Lodge of
Henderson
Glenwood Plans July 5 Independence Day Celebration
Glenwood announces a 1915 Independence Day program to amuse and interest visitors. Posters promise a complete program as outlined, with activities and attractions designed to ensure entertainment for all attendees.
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Glenwood
Husband Dead Wife Wounded In Percival Tragedy
A 70 year old husband, Bailey, was shot in the back and killed at his Percival home while at dinner. His 56 year old wife was wounded under the left armpit and taken to Nebraska City hospital. Coroner and sheriff investigated, a double barreled shotgun discharged eight times found in the home, inquest held with sealed verdict after five hours and eleven witnesses.
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Bailey
Percival
Don Ryan
Sidney
Ryan
Roy Bailey
H. ©. Smith
Omaha
Tin Cans And Mosquitoes In Glenwood Health Drive
A Glenwood notice urges housewives to rinse and collect used tin cans in a shed away from rain. Old cans with rain water attract mosquitoes and cans with residue attract flies, contributing to ill health. Proper rinsing and storage aim to reduce pests and improve community health.
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Glenwood
Youngs mark thirty fifth wedding anniversary at home
Mr and Mrs John Young of North Oak celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 20. They were joined by several friends neighbors and relatives who cheered the couple and shared a pleasant time in the Youngs hospitable home.
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John Young
North Oak
Youngs
John Kruse Celebrates 84th Birthday in Oak Township
On Sunday June 20 John Kruse marked his 84th birthday. Neighbors, relatives, children and grandchildren gathered from nearby to honor the longtime Oak township pioneer and celebrate his natal day.
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John Kruse
Oak Township
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D. B. Olvey
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Benjamin Bierer
N. W. Colling
Eli Judah
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Grace Purcell
Maxine and
Gordon
Orleans
S. B. Hutchings
J. H. Priest
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James Berry
Pete
Macile
Veda Moore
Charles Grown
Phenix Ranch
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Clara
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Minneapolis
M. R. Tally
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FP. H. Priest
Abba
Doris Priest
Emerson Boys
A. Statler
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Chas. FE. Maynes
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