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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1911

Page

3

School Muddle in Court Over School Board Seats

Aaron Burson of Halfour brings injunction against J N Darland and two others in Center township Silver No 2 district, claiming illegal holdover and conspiracy to block his board participation. Judge Woodrall stays Darland pending September final. case tied to territory transfer to Center township district and an appeal to the state superintendent. James Owens sues Wilford Brown over a $50 note secured by Brown’s wild west show assets. Congregational church death at Pierre followed by burial in Council Bluffs. Professor Crawford travels to Chicago for postgraduate study.

Aaron Burson Halfour Las J. N. Darland Moses Markel Independent Woodrall Darland Center Township Masters James Owens Glenwood Wilford Brown Brown Qwens

Tender Care Notice for Mrs Whitmer of Hillsdale

A friend of the Daniel Whitmer family asks printing a statement praising the late Mrs. Daniel Whitmer and her care by husband, children, sisters, and especially son Clay Whitmer who tended her day and night. The Whitmer family thanks kind friends for assistance in their hour of sorrow.

Daniel Whitmer Hillsdale Clay Whitmer

County Board Adjourns for Summer Vacation at Glenwood

The County Board adjourned on Monday at Glenwood until July 21 after a session that approved a few bills settled with County Treasurer Wree for the past six months and authorized purchases of bridges for Deer Creek township.

Glenwood Wree Deer Creek Township

Tabor Topics Highlights Local News About Visitors

Miss Anna Toward returns from New York after training at YWCA secretaries school in the National Training program at Clear Lake and beyond. Judge N Young of Largo N Dak visits his mother Mrs Joanna Young. A lawn social honors Mr and Mrs JW McLerry, new arrivals. Miss Mattie Morrison finishes teaching at Cedar Valley Institute Osupe Ta and remains with her parents. Mrs Jakke Hall and children visit Aberdeen SD. Wallace and Agnes Anderson of Archer ND visit family in Tabor. News comes of the sudden death of Dr John Askin long-time pastor of the Tabor church.

Anna Toward Clear Lake New York National Training School YWCA Judge N . Young Largo N Dak Joanna Young de Diets Fanor JW McLerry August Anderson Mabor John Askin The Tabor

Barrel Factories Open Here in Mills County

Apple crops swell on Mills County hills as three barrel factories begin operations this week and next. I J Wallace Lumber Co Cooperage at Glenwood starts with ten workers aiming for over fifty thousand barrels this season. Frank Ridgeway to start barrel making in Glenwood and L W Boehner will install machinery at Malvern cold storage for barrels.

Mills County Commisson Houses I. J. Wallace Lumber Company Cooperage Glenwood L. W. Boehner Malvern Boehner

Nelson and Miss Nelson wed in Omaha ceremony

Albert Nelson and Miss Mary Nelson from north of Malvern were married June 7 in Omaha. Miss Nelson kept her name after marriage. She is daughter of Mrs. Andrew Nelson, born in Mills County. Albert Nelson came from Sweden three years ago. They will live with the bride's mother while the groom farms nearby.

Albert Nelson Mary Nelson Malvern Omaha Miss Nelson Andrew Nelson Mills County Nelson Sweden

Tales Told by Fishing Party

A party of fourteen fishermen departed Glenwood Tuesday by three autos to the Nishna river near the Wremont county line. Notable figures included Joy Mickelwail, Charles Boles, Clyde Stranathan, and several titled guests. After breakfast at Benny's Camp the group returned to Glenwood arriving about 11 PM, with Scott Robinson lauded for heroism and Sheriff Bushnell rescued from the river.

Glenwood Nishna Wremont Joy Mickelwail Charles Boles Clyde Stranathan Bogart E.G. Allison I. A. Swope Frank Ridgeway Scott, Robinson Hi. & Dull Worner Daniel Albert Treinsheimer Floyd Me.Cluskey Sherif E. W. Bushnell Clerk C RR. Wrothers Benny Heinsheimer Chicago Taylor Davis Scott Robinson Sheriff Bushnell Nisha Scott Gar Tabor

Glenwood Worksman Advocates Esperanto Class

W L Camp of Burlington, Glenwood's day ticket agent, may be Mills County's only Esperanto speaker. He and his family began studying seven years ago and have become proficient. Camp attended a Washington convention with delegates from 22 nations, noting growing Esperanto use and wishing Glenwood form a local study class.

W. L. Camp Burlington Glenwood Mills County Fle Camp Washington, D. C

Corn Now in Splendid Shape in Mills County

In Mills County the corn crop is described as ready and promising as harvest nears. Farmers work fields for the third time, aided by dry weather that favors cultivation and weed control though pastures hay crops potatoes oats and gardens suffer. Wheat stands in good shape with some reduced yields possible from heat and winds. winter wheat harvest started earlier than usual, led by Stace Lee in a 95 acre field near Pacific Junction. Weather varied across the county with light showers Friday and Saturday, more rain in the northwest and southeast while northeast reports ample rain and southwest sees decent showers.

Mills County Stace Lee Pacific Junction Iowa

Paving Progress in Glenwoor Vine Street Block

The first block of paving along Vine street between the square and the depot in Glenwoor was finished this week. Contractor Lee has laid six inches of concrete south from the square, with a rough finish to reduce horse slipping. Completion potential by the fourth is noted, though traffic will be limited as the concrete sets for about a week. The mix is one part cement, three sand, four gravel, handled by a machine with three material inlets, aided by multiple workers.

Vine Street Glenwoor Lee

Treynor Road Completed From Council Bluffs to Treynor

The new railroad from Council Bluffs to Treynor is finished and Treynor residents will not hold a large celebration next Thursday. The inland town, once isolated, now gains rail access without fanfare.

Council Butts Treynor

Road extension talks for Towa and Omaha Short Line

Attorney L. T. Genung of Glenwood speaks as discussions rise to extend the Towa and Omaha Short Line east toward Oakland, signaling possible expansion of the road.

L. T. Genung Glenwood Oakland Towa Omaha

A Beautiful Drive Near Glenwood

There are many scenic drives around Glenwood. A noted route heads south along the bluff to the Dashner farm big spring offering a fine Missouri bottom view. Two seasons stand out, spring and early summer with green fields and grasses, and autumn with richer coloring in the landscape.

Glenwood Dashner Missouri Bottom

Home Coming Week Planned in Glenwood Area

Glenwood and vicinity will host a Home Coming during the hhautauqua from August 5 through 13 invitations will be mailed to former residents urging them to visit. A Home Coming association is formed with Hon. John Y Stone as president and Rev George J Goodell as secretary a special committee includes Dr J M Donelan and K M Goodell to promote the event.

Glenwood John Y. Stone George J. Goodell J. M. Donelan K. M. Goodell

Bank Car Robbed at White Cloud by Unknown Robber

The Wabash bank car at White Cloud carrying 845 in cash a shotgun clothing and other items was robbed on Wednesday night. Several similar robberies have occurred recently. Sheriff Bushnell and Deputy Edwards went to White Cloud Thursday morning to investigate.

Wabash Bank White Cloud Bushnell Edwards

Cemetery Association Social Sets Revenue Record at East Liberty

A June 8 social at East Liberty north of Malvern by The Cemetery Association broke records with receipts of 7.00. About 30 gallons of ice cream were sold along with sticky berries candy cake bananas lemonade and peanuts, though supplies ran out.

Cemetery Association East Liberty Malvern

Cars Derailed Delays No 6 Eastbound Passenger Train

Three stock cars derailed at Emerson Tuesday morning delaying No 6 eastbound passenger train about two hours. The incident happened shortly before No 6 was to pass Emerson. No one was hurt.

Emerson Mmerson

Deaths Ceraldine Shan non dies after brief illness

Ceraldine Shan non aged about six years daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Shan non died Wednesday night after a three day illness from spinel ten invilis at their home in Polsim Funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Friday at Martins Chapel

Ceraldine J. W. Shannon Spinel Teninvilis Polsim Martin's Chapel

Hastings Man Returns After Appenix Operation

Gordon Munn came back from Council Bluffs after an appendix operation. Miss Nellie Wurlong, postmistress, elected vice president of the fourth class postmaster chapter in Council Bluffs. George Shetterly reports rain and good crops after a Canada trip. Miss Baxter went to Carlton, Nebraska for the summer with a daughter. Christy from Scribner, Nebraska enjoyed a visit from his father.

Gordon Munn Council Blufts Layid Henderson South Omrala Ira Tlatehings Ginaby Nellie Wurlong Council Hlails Will Young Isaac Michie Keights Pythias George Shetterly Canada Baxter Carlton Nek de Magar Christy Clristy Scribner

Advertised Letters at Glenwood Post Drive

Letters uncalled for at Glenwood post drive include J A Meisson, Mra I Brackney, Miss Kuma Mabery, the TL Martin, RK C, White, P.M.

Glenwood J A Meisson Mra I Brackney Kuma Mabery TL Martin RK C, White P.M

Glenwood Celebrates Fourth With Parades And Contests

Glenwood plans a full Fourth of July celebration at Glenwood park lake and town square. Businesses fund a parade of decorated autos and horse drawn vehicles with prizes, sports, ball games, contests, speeches, and music by the band and chorus. Committees Fleming Bogart Swartz Bruce oversee arrangements.

Clenwood Elkins Glenwood Park Glenwood Court House Park Fleming E. S. Bogart C. EB. Swartz W. Tt. Bruce

Real Estate Transfers From 80 Acres to 40 and More

Real estate transfers list multiple parcels across sections in Silver Creek Center Rawles Nanles and Slath eville. Names include LJ Kelley Everett Haines Fred Hodges Edward Hodges Norman Hodges Plumb Harriate Hodges Craig Bellto Johnson Malvern Ma Kelly Lo A Russell Pacific Junction Moon Lone Rohling Beldin. Amounts range up to 16 000 dollars.

Flanders Silver Creek L. LJ Kelley Everett Haines Center FJ Whimb Fred and Guy Hodges FJ Plomb Edward and Norman Hodges Rawles Wo J Plumb Fred Plumb Harriaté Hodges OG Varmele W K Craig Lyons Bellto Johnson Lord Straban Malvern Ben Appellate Ma Kelly Tlastious AD Proach Lo A Russell Pacific Junction Cll Moon W E Lone Nanles HS Rohling LT Beldin Slatheville

Church services listed for Glenwood area pastors

Glenwood churches schedule next Sunday includes Methodist pastor Graves preaching at 10:30 and 11:45, Episcopal rector Brainerd at 10:30 and 8:00, Christian Church Sunday school 10:30 with Madeavar society 7:00, Congregational Charge with Rev Tracy Stome preaching 8:30 and 7:00, Bible school, juniors, and Young People meetings. strangers welcomed. morning sermon on the mount and evening Spiritual Prizes theme noted.

W.on. Graves L. Th Brainerd Christian Church Sethiool Madeavar Society J. L. Wilkinson Weta Tracy Stome Palimerton

Mineola Fourth Celebration Promises Sports and Dance

Julius Miller topped the sSouck Omaha market last week selling steers. Julius Kierseh sold cutting lotting ear and power units. Mineola plans a Fourth with sports for all ages, refreshments by Heaven Verein, band, and a night dance, Tribune to cover events.

Julius Miller Omaha Julius Kierseh Ligue Mineola Heaven Verein

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tabor Topics Nelson-Nelson Henderson Swaney Brains Virginia Craig Ava Kovller Macedonia Katie Katherine Nebe AS Paul Oscar Braden Charles Swaney Ife Mosley Chase Farm Fickel-Braden Oscar Traden Sfenderson Ward Lawrence Wickel J. B. Wickel Robert Kirkpatrick June Wickel Lycrroom Vera Jtraden Harold Lewis J. W. Wright Hastings AJ Howe Treynor Road Bie Automobile Parade Geraldine Shannon Cily Roe Episcopal the Tribune
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