Mills County cyclone kills and injures many in Lyons township
A major cyclone swept Mills County last night striking Lyons township and Queen Mills. Five people died including Mrs. Lambert and John McDonald, Clyde Merritt killed, and Ed Lambert severely injured. Dozens more were hurt, homes demolished, lines down, and towns cut off. Emergency crews aided victims as the storm moved northeast across farms and hollows.
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Mills County
Lyons Township
Queen Mills
Glenwood
Lambert
Clyde
George
Blair
Nebraska
Merritt
John McDonald
McCluskey Farm
Bates
Sam Shaw
Sam Mickman
Council Bluffs
van Eaton Hollow
Dick Wilson
van Haton Hollow
Jim Johnson
Ben Price
Vanderpool
Clarence Vanderpool
van Baton Hollow
Henry Williams
Elm Grove
John Merritt
W. H. Shepardson
Geo. Merritt
Ed Lambert
Mickelwait Hollow
Reasoner
A. S.S. Sawyer Place
Will Kates
Donnelly
J. M. Millers
S&s. A. Pratt
Milo Adais
Detlef Fischer
John Severn
Hastings Hardware Firm to Close With Big March Sale
McFarland and Hatfield Hastings hardware and implement firm will quit business. A large closing out sale begins Wednesday morning March 26 at ten o clock with discounts to move stock of hardware, harness and implements. Two partners undecided about future plans. McFarland may farm, Hatfield considers farming south of Hastings next year.
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McFarland & Hatfield
Hastings
McPfarland
Hatcheld
Road Meet Draws Mills County Officials and Public
Mills County trustees and road supervisors gathered in Glenwood for a county school of instruction. Speakers debated road slopes for drainage, costs of a state road commissioner versus a county planner, and the need for modern machinery and consistent road maintenance practices across townships.
Destructive Nebraska Storm Impacts Mills County and Omaha
Reports describe a vicious storm that began near Ashland Nebraska and moved east through Omaha causing deaths and property loss. The storm crossed the river to Council Bluffs and affected Oakland and Atlantic, with injured treated by responders in Ralston and Omaha. Survivors include Marvin Moore and Charley Anthony aiding victims, while Sam Finkenstein’s home and store were destroyed. Arch Hunt traveled from Lyons to Glenwood to assist storm sufferers.
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Marvin Moore
W. M. Moore
Pacific Junction
Ralston
Omaha
Burlington
Charley Anthony
Nebraska
W. R. Bruce
Omah
Ashland
Council Bluffs
Oakland
Atlantic
Sam Finkenstein
Glenwood
Arch Hunt
Lyons
Mickelwall Hollow
Donelan Nominated For City Mayor In Civic Caucus
Citizens caucus at the courthouse nominated Frank E. Donelan by formal ballot for mayor. Edwards won the recorder post, Rhoades edged Hamilton for treasurer, DeMoss chosen as assessor, and Dalton named city marshal. Ward councilman selections split by ward with noted candidates. Strong turnout and orderly proceedings reflected community interest.
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Citizen’s Ticket
Saeesee
Frank E. Donelan
C. W. Edwards
Clyde Rhoads Assoshor
DeMoss
Q. HE
Daltom
Court House
Donelan
EH. Co
Stranger Killed by Train Near Strahan
The body found on the Wabash railroad near Strahan last Thursday is believed to be Frank Rice. He appeared run over by a passenger train, with severe injuries including a broken jaw and leg. A letter in his pocket addressed to Frank Rice and signed by Mrs. C. M. Smith of Humboldt, Kansas was the sole clue to identity. The body was moved to L. A. Comer’s undertaking parlors in Mathern for an inquest.
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J. W. Clover
Hastings
St. Louis
Juanes Wearin
Pred Greig
Tle
W. P
Crow
Crawford
George TD
Keris
Kelfer
Robert Barnes
Omaha
Art Tradges
Glenwood
Daniels Hardware Company
Dana Johnson
Clarinda
Mert Cavin
Cavin
Nellie Jackson
Linconi
Nebraska
Stockton
Fries Patterson
North of Tastings
Patterson
GP. Welfer
Malcolm Edson
Frank Rice
Strahan
Iit Slitian
F. J. Clark
Council Bluffs
Iowa
C. M. Smith
Humboldt
Kas
Prather
L. A. Comer
Mathern
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Sweeps County
Clyde Merritt
Bertha Lambert
Mrs. Bates
Missouri River
Heypt
Mary Alexander
Iriver
Jack Sheldon Place
Hastings Firm
Big Hardware and Implement Establishment
Criswell
A. Glendenning
Ringgold County
Estey
Mt. Ayr
J. A. Blair
Elihu Cheney
Emerson
Capt. Blair
Dave Henderson
D. E. Whitfield
Tristens
JW. Murphy Tavers
Tip Kates
Tie
John Powers
Deer Creek
George Davis
White Cloud
A. S. Sawyer
Center
East End
Dave
Henderson
F. E. Donelan
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