Squatters of Hobo Island Rise on the Missouri River
A here-say history of Hobo Island squatters in Mills County where the Missouri River shifted lands to Nebraska, sparking legal fights led by Emmet Tinley for Fred Spetman and others. Squatters reportedly pressured by river forces and locals, with tales of clashes and evictions fading as river dynamics reduced their numbers.
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Missouri
Millis
Iowa
Nebraska
Frank Jackson
George Pstes
George
Glenwood
Rawles
No-Man’s
Fred Spetman
Emmet Tinley
Council Blulf
Hobo
Wates
Tinley
Spelman
Omaha
Bellevue
Hobo “Island
Hobottes
Jan
Big Muddy Cuts Island Sides in Northwest St. Mary
The Big Muddy river slashes both north and south sides of the island, grinding along the north shore of Hobo and depositing large accretions on the opposite bank in northwest St. Mary. The Iowa side below Heaton depot sees current rebound to the south edge of the island with massive amounts of sandy soil tumbling into the water.
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Hobo
St. Mary
Iowa
Heaton Depot
Island
Percival painter sues for twenty thousand dollars
Owen Cavanaugh known as Yack filed a $20,000 damage suit in the district court at Sidney against H. W. Parkison and nine Percival citizens. He alleges Parkison shot him on February 12 after warnings to leave town and that others pursued and mistreated him. Parkison was arrested and accused Cavanaugh of slandering his wife.
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Sidney
Owen Cavanaugh
Percival
H. W. Parkison
Cavanaugh
Yack
T.5. Stevens
Hamburg
Genung & Genung
Glenwood
Parkison
A. W. Sheldon
Jay Rogers
Eolgar Hazelwood
Cotton Brindle
A. H. Parkison
Lou Orr
Clark Sheldondi
Amos Leslie
James Rogers
Aield
Judge Wheeler trims Brantner suit to eight thousand
Judge Wheeler reduced the Brantner verdict from 16000 to 8000 in the Burlington case and gave Brantner until March 20 to accept or seek a new trial. Brantner, a Plattsmouth switchman, sued for 85000 for injuries received in Junction yards. If he accepts, an appeal to the supreme court is expected by the Q? faction.
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Wheeler
Brantner
Burlington
Supreme Court
Edward Brantner
Plattsmouth
Three Generations Remembered In Feb Wedding Date
A family wedding linked to Feb 22 as Miss Edna Lyons of Emerson and Lewis D. Pratt of Red Oak wed. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McMullen of Emerson and Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Pratt of Red Oak, all married on Feb 22, mark the wedding anniversary of three generations.
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Edna Lyons
Emerson
Lewis D. Pratt
Red Oak
the Chronicle
D. McMullen
G. J. Pratt
Bound for Canada From Red Dal Lo Alberta
On February 22 thirty cars loaded with household goods and farming implements left Red Dal Lo Alberta Canada. They were followed later by the shippers families totaling 44 people.
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Red Dal Lo
Alberta
Canada
Pioneer Richard Townsend dies after 64 years in Glenwood
Richard B. Townsend, early Glenwood settler since 1862, died Friday at his daughter Mrs. James Swope's home from stomach troubles and age. Born May 18, 1827 in Maryland, he married Frances Isabel Solomon in 1857. Survived by wife, one daughter, five sons. funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Swope's home, with ministers J. H. Skiles and L. D. Brainerd officiating.
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Richard B. Townsend
Glenwood
James Swope
Coonville
Maryland
Frances Isabel Solomon
Swope
Will
Barnston
Neb
St. Joe
Phineas
Valparaiso
Will Zimmer Heads to Canada for Farm Work
Will Go to Canada Will Zimmer oldest son of George Zimmer of Center township leaves Wednesday to improve 820 acres his father bought seven miles from Milestone in Saskatchewan. The Zimmer farm sits near S A Holcomb. many families from Red Oak Henderson and nearby towns recently began work there. Will, a bright energetic youth, is wished success as 14 friends held a farewell party with progressive dominoes and refreshments.
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Will Zimmer
George Zimmer
Center Township
Canada
Milestone
Saskatchewan
Zimmer
S. A
Guy May Appeal Case To Supreme Court Over Farm Ownership
The Andrews Guy lawsuit seeking farm ownership near Tabor is headed to appeal in the supreme court. Deputy Sheri Edwards confronted by Glenwood, with ejectment actions against Guy’s livestock, while Guy, via Ed Mitchell, moves to quiet the proceedings and file an appeal bond for peaceable possession pending final adjudication.
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Andrews-Guy
Tabor
Supreme Court
Sheri Edwards
Glenwood
Guy
Ed Mitchell
Rural Carrier Lambert Resigns to Take Cedar Rapids Agent Post
Lambert resigns as rural carrier on route No out of Glenwood effective April, to become local agent for Farmers Insurance of Cedar Rapids replacing J. J. Burger. He has served the route since November 13 and praises patrons as very supportive. Marley Bromwell to succeed him.
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Asal Lambert
Glenwood
Lambert
J. J. Burger
Farmers Insurance Company of
Cedar Rapids
Ile
Marley Bromwell
New Deputy Auditor Arrives Sunday at County Home
A new deputy auditor arrived Sunday at Auditor Ber Apan's home. The event signals a male appointee amid a somber scene as a child and mother face looming death. Monday morning Ben, eager to raise the courthouse flag, delays to meet the County Board and adjust plans.
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Ber Apan
Ben
New Engine for T. N. RS. McCleland at Verre Traute
A new locomotive for the Tabor and Northern Railroad is described as a 10 wheeler with three driving wheels each side. It is claimed to be the best the company has owned and is warranted to haul 13 cars of shock.
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RS. McCleland
Cabor
Verre Traute
Bad
County Board Meeting approves bond for contractor
Board meeting Monday transacted little business. A. Vanderpool bond of 2300 for Keg Creek direct contractor was approved. The Board will meet again April 2.
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A. Vanderpool
Carnegie Gifts Endowment Target for Tabor College
A telegraph from Boston reports Andrew Carnegie offers a 26000 gift to Tabor College contingent on the school raising 875000 to reach a 100000 endowment. President Eis confirms about 50000 secured and only 25000 more needed, triggering Carnegie’s conditional offer. joyous celebration follows. Separately Crawford county notes CG A Saunders sold his two year old white short horn bull Cumberland last for an undisclosed amount, claimed to exceed any price for twenty years, with purchaser PF OQ London of Chicago. the bull, snow white, has held high titles since calf and yearling shows and is out of Saunders’s prized bull Cumberland.
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Bilis
Boston
Andrew Carnegie
Tabor College
West
Tabor
Carnegie
Eis
Crawford County
CG. A. Saunders
Cumberland
Saunders
PF. OQ
London
Chicago
Myr
Efe
Mr. Saunders
Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Hastings
Neighbors and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd's Hastings home last Sunday to honor their 50th wedding anniversary. Attorney L Y T Genung of Glenwood presented Mr. Lloyd a gold headed cape and Mrs. Lloyd a fold brooch. Editor Graham and others spoke, light refreshments were served, and the couple noted they have no children or grandchildren.
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Henry Lloyd
Hastings
L.yt. Genung
Glenwood
Lloyd
Rogers Still at Large Sweeping Council Bluffs Swindler
The Nonpareil reports possible capture of J. A. Rogers after swindling residents in Council Bluffs and Glenwood and fleeing with his wife. Confirmation uncertain. Evidence may show he is also a forger and bigamist, over 40, and previously known in Council Bluffs.
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Council Bluffs
J. A. Rogers
Glenwood
Rogers
Estate of William Saar final accounting filed
The Wim Saar Estate reports cash on hand of 39860 by administrators Edward Otto and Alfred Saar brothers. After expenses, 9400 remains for distribution among heirs. Alfred Saar and Mrs A BR Jones and Mrs Bertha Alils of Pacific June.
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William Saar
Edward
Otto
Alfred
Alfred Saar
A. BR. Jones
Bertha Alils
Pacific
Saar heirs to share estate near Treynor
The three children of William Saar are named as beneficiaries and will receive $3,143.83 each from the estate. Administrators request $100 for services and $160 for attorneys. Saar died about a year ago leaving an estate valued between $40,000 and $95,000,000, main asset a 400 acre tract near Treynor.
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Tion
William Saar
Treynor
Malvern Pastor Resigns for Winchester Appointment
Rev. H. BR. Waldo, pastor of the Malvern Baptist Church, has resigned to accept a call in Winchester Tl. He expects to depart about the last of March to assume his new appointment.
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H. BR. Waldo
Malvern Baptist Church
Winchester
Caught in Cupids Coils McBee McGee wed at dawn
Andy McGee age 27 and Miss Nellie Howard age 19, both of Glenwood, were married at 8 this morning by Justice Day. A marriage license was issued to D A Wilson of Harlan and Miss Della G Smith of Emerson, ages 50 and 31, with the latter being daughter of Dr. O Smith.
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McBee-Howard
Andy McGee
Nellie Howard
Glenwood
Justice Day
D. A. Wilson
Harlan
Della G. Smith
Emerson
BR. O. Smith
Real Estate Transfers In Iowa and Nebraska Farmlands
Mrs. Bertie Aistrone buys 40 acres in White Cloud township at 100 dollars per acre. T. BR. Stewart acquires Lloyd Titterington farm of 165 acres two miles east of Henderson for about 13000 dollars. Stace Lee purchases 130 acres five miles south of Plattsmouth for 5000 dollars, locating across the river opposite Lyons township.
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Bertie Aistrone
RE. W. Brading
White Cloud Township
T. BR. Stewart
Lloyd Titterington
Henderson
Stace Lee
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Lyons Township
Sagas On West Hastings Public Sale Notice
A reader questions Chambers tax status and asks about ownership, credit, and school money, urging reform. Whitaker announces a public sale near Glengood on March 10 at 10 o clock featuring cows horses hogs and farm goods with bills for details.
Acetylene Gas Plant Explosion Claims Church Janitor
A Sunday night explosion at Merson church acetylene gas plant instantly killed Dudley L. James, the 65 year old janitor. The blast shattered windows, knocked doors from hinges, and stunned two boys nearby as James attended to the lighting plant in a cave outside the building. He died from a crushed head and injuries, survived by a wife and three children after moving to Emerson from a nearby farm.
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Merson
Dudley L. James
Baptist
Mr. James
James
Emerson
Fire Boys Elect Officers At Glenwood Fire Dept Meeting
Glenwood fire department members elected officers for the coming year. Harmon named chief, C W Stowe as assistant chief, George Story secretary, A S Edwards treasurer, Hill Anthony foreman hose cart No 1, R M Trisler asst foreman, Geo Edmunds foreman hose cart No 2, F G Meyers asst foreman, W E Carl foreman deck and ladder wagon, Fred Clingersmith asst foreman. The unit seeks more active members. inquiries directed to Will Allbec or Marion Lutz.
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Glenwood Fire Department
Fred Clingersmith
Will Allbec
Marion Lutz
Ward to Speak at Glenwood Methodist on Temperance
J. F. Ward state chairman of the Jews Prohibition party will address the Glenwood Methodist church next Monday night March 12. All interested in temperance reform are invited to attend.
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Ward
Jews Prohibition Party
Glenwood Methodist Church
Mareh
Fireman’s Box Social Raises Five Dollar Tops
Last Thursday night the Malvern tire department hosted a box social to raise funds. The event drew a crowd and the top box sold for five dollars, marking the highest bid of the evening.
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Malvern Tire Department
Tomatoes and Sweet Corn Contracts Offered to Growers
A brief notice notes growers can earn about one dollar per acre on tomatoes and thirty dollars per acre on sweet corn while offering tomato plants for those who do not grow their own. It mentions New Glenwood Canning Co and L. Williams as president, and promotes Hol lister's remedy for tender animals.
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Huw
New Glenwood Canning Co
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Board of Supervisors
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Carson
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