Old Timer questions Chambers in blasting March letter
The letter from Old Timer of Indian Creek blasts Chambers over graft suspicions and timing, questions four years of alleged graft, and mocks his reform efforts. He probes contracts, deeds, taxes, and ownership while defending his own long familiarity with local Glenwood and schooling money politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Walter
Chambers
Aaron Dolph
Hiram Moyt
Henry Lloyd
George Hamaker
Johnny Chambers
Luke
Milton
Indian Creek
Missouri River
Bethlehem
Sharpburg
Glenwood
Yodian Creek
Manny
Rain
Iswan
Mr.ditor
Red Oak Banks Consolidate
Red Oak forms a merged banking entity named after the first National bank. Officers include President Myrkit, Vice President Hinehmai, Cashier Ibson, Assistant Cashier Tallis. A second new institution, Farmers Trust & Savings Bank, opens in Farmers National space with I. J. Broady as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
First National
Warmers’ National Bank
Fr. Myrkit
A. C. Hinehmai
O. J.ibson
Walter Tallis
Farmers' National Bank
Farmers’ Trust & Savings Bank
I. J. Broady
Gold Discovered Near Imogene Sparks Local Excitement
The Shenandoah Sentinel Post reports a rumor of gold found at Imogene after Geo Kammerer supposedly discovered an old mine. Alex Laber facruise unearthed sand with gold particles while digging a cistern for his new home. Envy Cain led the discovery, with M. M. Stalbert testing and confirming gold in the sample. The vein is about three inches wide, though depth and extent remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Sentinel Post
Imogene
Geo. Kammerer
Alex Laber
Envy Cain
M. M. Stalbert
Shortage in Appungose Bays and County Ledger Debacle
Reports note graft and secret actions in Appungose Bays and Kuosville Exynch. In Centerville the Board of Supervisors and county auditor were forced by court order to publish suppressed proceedings from 105, with a late discovery of a 1375 fee entry erased from the county recorder’s books. The piece urges ongoing investigation and publicity to deter corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuosville
Centerville
Proceedi Ags
Board of Supervisors
Sater
Sbame
Boores Move from York to Gothenburg Nebraska Farm Life
William Boore writes from Nebraska about relocating from York to Gothenburg where they purchased a farm. He describes a new home last week with a wide view, noting sod houses and substantial farm buildings, rural routes, and telephone access in nearly every house. He praises the farm’s condition and hopes to receive the Tribune, recalling Glenwood as their former home for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Boore
Pribune
York
Gothenburg
Neb
Ife
Tribune
Glenwood
Fixing Terms of Office in Des Moines House Action
Lawmakers debated fixing general election dates and terms for county officers and state officials. The plan sets two year terms for Governor and state executives, six year terms for Supreme Court judges, two year terms for State House members, and four year terms for senators, with some provisions stripped for future bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
State Nurses Examination Bill Advances in Des Moines Senate
The senate in Des Moines Friday passed a bill requiring graduates or registrants to pass an exam before the state board of medical examiners. The act excludes unpaid caregivers not seeking the title. The measure shifts authority to the regular board of medical examiners. Applicants must be at least 21, graduates of recognized training schools, and have two years of hospital practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Des Moines
State Board of Medical Examiners
State Board of Examiners
Regular Board of Medical Examiners
Nebraska Man Pardoned After Twelve Years In Prison
Elsworth Defrance, a Nebraska man held for twelve years for stealing one cent from the government, was released after a pardon by President McKinley. Defrance, who had begun serving as a youth, was initially sentenced to life and later shortened to sixteen years for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsworth Defrance
MckKinley
Whey
Burlington Mareh Bulletin promotes cheap rail passes to West
The Burlington Market Bulletin advertises low rates on two daily through trains to Montana Pacific Northwest regions. It touts special Homeseekers, irrigated land, and very low round trip fares into North Platte Valley and the Southwest. Also offers cheap one way tickets to California and a grand tour of the West with spring and summer excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iito
Bornpetou
Mantana
Paget Sound
Mart
North Platte Villelley
Horm Basin
California
Puget Sound
Tabor Town Notices and Arrivals Highlight Local Moves
Clyde McCoy and family moved to Hatlam farm south of Talon Mrs XY 4 McClure joined a Baxter Springs land trip. Miss Bessie Greenwood visited Eva Barbour in Omaha Barbour store hires a new milliner. Maury Ivory’s birthday celebration drew friends. My Graham plans to operate AI Muosinger farm north of Labor. Wyant sold the Oy Harrington property for 700 to BTL Ingersoll. Helen Anderson near Omaha not expected to survive after surgery. Alumni address planned by Rev J W Cowan at Tabor College commencement. Matthews brothers stock sale drew 4700 with attendees from White Janet ion Malvern and nearby locales. Town election set for the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McCoy
Hatlam
Talon
XY 4
McClure
Baxter Springs
Kaw
Lillie Belle Prost
Malverne
Barbour
Maury Ivory
Graham
Labor
Wyant
Oy Harrington
Carpenter
BTL Ingersoll
Bessie Greenwood
Omaha
Eva Barbour
Guy Wolfe
Rawles Township
Tabor
Glenwood
Sidney
Hamburg
Aora Vieth
Oakland
Tabor Academy
Myrtle Rice
Ed W Purdy
James Leeper
C L Ellis
Tiny McPheron
Somers
Mont
Ralph McPheron
HW White
Dana
St Paul
Minn
White
Duluth
M S Jones
Will Goode
Elwin
Mr Goode
Burger Hollow
Helen Anderson
Pete Anderson
Susan Barbour
Mary
Herbert
Pacific City
Anna Barbour
J W Cowan
Crete
Neb
Matthews
Will Mstes
J . de Lashmuth
Janetion
Lee Chaims
Lee Donner
Silver City
John Skomitt
Andy Berkheimer
Ottoline
Malvern
Mayor Election Set For March 26 In City
A city election will be held March 26 to elect a new mayor to replace GM Stive whose term expires. Also on the ballot are two council seats to replace WS Greenwood and Ira McCormick along with races for assessor, clerk, and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GM Stive
WS Greenwood
Ira McCormick
Page County Grand Jury Indicts 20 in Clarinda
A term of court in Clarinda yielded 20 indictments by the Page County grand jury. Other items note Judge J W Blarvey as the heaviest taxpayer in Leon or Decatur County with taxes of 1070 33, and various local moves including a new city clock fund in Godford and Emigrant stock train progress to Calgary. Afton buys a $2950 electric plant, Creston postmaster appointment for ex mayor Scott Semper, and notable incidents from Shenandoah to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page County
Clarinda
J. W. Blarvey
Leon
Decatur County
Atlantic City
Weisher
Taylor County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Godford
Scott Semper
Creston
Union County
Red Oak
Canada
Calgary
Alberta
J. M. Jones
Shenandoah
Los Angeles
Cal
F. M. Kenworthy
Pacific Junction
Afton
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Red Oak Banks Consolidate
Appungose
Boores
Nebraska
Burlington Mareh Bulletin
Tabor Topics
C. S. Johnson
United States
Alaska
Clavinda
G. W. Alexander
Charliton
Iowa
Ioebriate
Inoxville
Alexander
Corning
Willott
Elliott
Anita
Star Atlantic
Eliott
Griswold
Hogspeers
Bigwe
Ivory & Otis
Ait Law
Glanwood
Chichester
Perry Royal
Horna
Sonpa
Res Pure Euil
Madisau Sanure
Fellows & Fellows
Guee
Walnut Street
Flover
Moudis
Wils County
Crivine
Fell N.Y
Glenwoon
S.S. Clark
Barber
L. S. Robinson's Jewelry & Music Store
Cash
S. S. Clark
A. H. Winkler & CO. Real Estate, Loan and Exchange Agts
Dean Block
P.O. Glenwood
Chas. W. Rathke
Pera House
Sida Square
Towa
North Side Squire, Glenwood, Lowi
FE. M. Myers
Eteye
Vwa
G, Miter
Walter Brean Gienwood Abstract Co
Nebé Building
South Side
Gienwood, Laws
Amos Dean
Carpenter & Contractor
Glenwood, Iowa
W. M. Plimpton
Homeopathic
Aibron Badare
Light
Loth Phoynas
F. M. Shriver
Dyar Binck
Northwest Corner Square
Son Deolius
Durier
B. Wilson
Wilko Deir Company
Ua Boy
Mills Colinty
Perm
Anil Cail Conty
Nm Pres
Maren
District Court of
Mills Coury
Drm
Glemwool
Loway
Genweuil
Ghnung & Ghnung
Applieauri, Duan
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