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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

3

Weather Whirl In Mills County Shows Extreme 24 Hours

Mills County records a remarkable 24 hour temperature swing from 32 degrees at 6 am Wednesday to 88 in the shade by 4 pm, then plunging to 28 at 6 am Thursday as Manitoba winds blow in. Narrates Florida like warmth, northern lights, and compares to last March’s warmth while noting vegetation and farming activity.

Mills County Minnesota Florida Andrew Schappel Glenwood Manitoba

Bowlers duel on Glenwood alleys for tight match

On Monday night two five man teams faced off at Glenwood alleys, Jos Wilkins and Andy Gohlinghorst vs Willi and Earl Allbee. Five games produced a 1600 to 1588 score in favor of Wilkins and Gohlinghorst, with 12 pins separating the teams. The All Stars challenge any Glenwood or Mills county five man team. Named rollers include Joe Wilkins Carl Stranathan Clifford Rishell Will Murphy and Andy Gohlinghorst.

Glenwood Jos Wilkins Andy Gohlinghorst Willi Earl Allbee All Stars Mills County Mighty Rollers Joe Wilkins Carl Stranathan Clifford Rishell Will Murphy

Real estate transfers list with multiple parcels

A sequence of transfers includes Henry and David Taylor to John Taylor for 20 acres in Lyons Section 35, and multiple conveyances by Geo H White and referees for 240 acres in Deer Creek, 80 acres in Section 1, and other parcels. sums range from 8000 to 21993 dollars. Additional trades cover White Cloud White Cloud areas, White Cloud parcels, Platteville and Malvern lots, Glenwood additions, and other local property notes with various buyers and sellers.

Henry David Taylor John Taylor Lyons Geo H White J Kocheraperger Deer Creek Fred White Frad Autobiy White Cloud Oedgequanmers CE Lakin Olive Wilkinson An- Gotsom Eeee Pierce GB Lyon Sam Allis AF Saar Plattevilla Chas Kroon EL Mendenhall Pacific Junction Miller Salyers Malvern Nora Murphy A Swanson Block Hodgie J E Swanson Thompson Glenwood Cseee Veresie

Sunny South Auditory travelers return from Georgia trip

T Agan Harry Chey ney C W Rathke and C E Dean return from a ten day trip to Georgia with visits to Atlanta and Chattanooga battlefields. They brought back gold specimens from northeast of Atlanta and praised Queen Mills soil quality. The party notes the 12 000 soldiers buried in the national cemetery at Chattanooga and the many monuments.

Auditory T. Agan Harry Cheyney C. W. Rathke C. E. Dean Georgia Mr. Agan Maringo Ind Atlanta Queen Mills Chattanooga Chicamauga Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge

Political Aspirants Seek Republican Nominations in County

Three more men announce campaigns this week including Ton C G Greenwood of Silver City asking for renomination as representative. Sheriff hopefuls A B Edwards of Glenwood and J W Bushnell of Malvern enter the race. Carl N Otis of Glenwood seeks county attorney, while Prof M O Galpin of Emerson pursues county superintendent.

Ton.c. G. Greenwood Silver City Hdwards Glenwood J. W. Bushnell Malvern Carl N. Otis M. OG. Galpin Emerson

Hypnotism Opens Series at Glenwood Opera House

A strong audience attended the Glenwood opera house last night for the opening of a week long hypnotic entertainment series by Alfred Standiford. The show featured amusing acts and clever talent and will run again tonight and tomorrow night.

Glenwood Opera House Alfred Standiford Alfred

Fre mont County seeks nine teachers for spring terms

Superintendent Mattie Lair of Fremont County appeals to Superintendent Moore for nine teachers to fill the spring term vacancies. Prospective applicants should report to Sidney with interest or to write for a job.

Mattie Lair Fremont County Supt. Moore Sidney

Tabor Topics Touches Local Notes and Events

Hurlbutt returns from Chicago on business. The Woman's union reports about 360 in suppers served for the declamatory contest. Mabel Bilis, 2, ill with pneumonia. Albert Thomas goes back to Chicago to resume auditing duties. Roy Laird buys Professor Johnson residence and will move after Myr Johnson finds a new home. Nettie Asman returns from Corning after Clarence Asman wedding. Tom McDaniel nearly dies when a horse kicked him, causing scalp gashes and other injuries. Bell Matthews sale proves financially successful with a horse at 250 and 16 Jersey Red hogs sold. livestock around 4000. Funeral for Mrs Hattie Mills at Faith Home church. Elders Weavers and Worcester preside. interment Mt Zion. Congregational church hosts humorous lecture by W Gilliland, cousin of Prof Frank Gilliland of Tabor college. Recent guests at the Rice home include Mrs J M Strahan, Malvern. Mrs Jessie Ring. Mrs W E Ellcott and Reginald. Alta Godall and Faye Wood.

Hurlbutt Chicago Mabel O L Bilis Albert Thomas Southern Indiana Railroad Company Roy Laird Anderson Cox Professor Johnson Myr Johnson Nettie Asman Corning Clarence Asman Hither Richards Tom McDaniel Will Yates Vernon Gaston Jersey Hattie Mills Faith Home Spam Elders Weavers and Worcester Mt Zion W Gilliland Frank Gilliland Tabor College COM Rice J M Strahan Malvern Jessie Ring W 8 Ellicott Reginald Mioays Alta Godall Faylen Wood

Mills County 1907 finances show education as largest expense

A Mills County financial summary for 1907 reports total general tax collection around 186075 with other collections near 15000 and cash on hand at year start 42207.43 ending at 25284.98. Education remains the largest single item at 76000 plus 2500 state school support.

Mills County Agan Iowa City Ames Cedar Falls

Attention of Tribune Readers Directed to New Postal Regulations

The Government Postal department announces new rules for periodicals in the second class at one cent per pound. Country weekly papers face limits on advance payments to one year, with arrears triggering charges or loss of second rate status. The Tribune urges readers to check the paid date on labels and arrange prompt payments or provide a definite payoff plan.

Tribune Government Postal Department the Tribune

Dean's Shorthorn Sale at Glenwood Younker barn

Dean's Shorthorn sale closing out cattle drew a large regional crowd at the Younker barn in Glenwood. Col T Calahan of South Omaha oversaw the sale with CG Bathke as clerk. The average price was 72 dollars for 24 head, with Miss Lyons No.15 selling for 127.50 to James T Wells near Plattsmouth. Velvet Rex two years old commanded 107.50.

Benj. B. Deans Younker Glenwood Col. T. ©. Calahan South Omaha CG. W. Bathke

Good Samaritan Helps Doctor After Roadside Crash

Ben Dunagan traveling from Glenwood to Center township found Dr DeWitt from Glenwood after an automobile accident at Dead Man's Crossing. The doctor avoided injury by choosing a soft hill side for landing but his light Helsman vehicle upset and could not be restarted, needing transport to town.

Ben Dunagan Glenwood Center Township DeWitt Ben

Postage Penalty for Marginal Notes on Letters

A Glenwood farmer faced a $10 postage penalty for writing on the margin of a short letter sent to a relative via a county paper. Postal Inspector J. B. Swinnerton of Council Bluffs collected the extra fee, noting that one cent stamps do not cover marginal writings. Several locals have paid fines for similar postal violations.

Glenwood Uncle Sam J. 8. Swinnerton Council Bluffs

Fairfield Branch Store Planned by D. K. Heinsheimer Co

The D K Heinsheimer company plans a Fairfield Nebraska branch to be managed by L Lorkin who departs Sunday to supervise the opening. Roy Adcock accompanies him to assist in the venture as Fairfield, a town of about 1200 in Clay county lies roughly 150 miles west of Omaha on the Q line.

D. K. Heinsheimer Company Fairfield Neb Lorkin Roy Adcock Fairield Omaha Clay County

Death of Mrs L A Williams in Glenwood at 73

Mrs L A Williams died Wednesday at her Glenwood home after years of rheumatism. Funeral Thursday at the north Vine street residence with Rev J E Skiles officiating. Born in Connecticut of Scotch descent, she came with family from Illinois to Glenwood in 1864. Survived by husband, seven children, two sisters including Mrs Jennie Moulton. Children: Charles Chicago, Lewis Lincoln, Ira Beemer Neb, Gilbert and daughters Emma Jennie in Glenwood. Ray Williams in Newport Washington absent. Funeral details included.

L. A. Williams Glenwood North Vine Street J. E. Skiles Congregational Church Williams Connecticut Mary Queen of Scotts Illinois Jennie Moulton Ray Williams Newport Wash Charles Chicago Lewis Lincoln Ira Beemer Gilbert Williams Emma Jennie Lewis M. Mayberry Tribune Christian Church J. C. Harris Guy Charles Mayberry George H. Tates Mark James William Evans Ohio Emma Evans Ralph Shirley Florence Paul Lees Clara Mayberry

Hastings Dinner Party and Busy City Election

Dr and Mrs Whitnall hosted Mr and Mrs I H Priest and family at a Sunday dinner. Three birthdays celebrated for H Priest Dr Whitnall and Louise. Pythian Sisters initiated Mills County clerk Frank Davis. Mayor race looms with Citizens and Independent tickets clashing. early voting urged.

Whitnall I’ H Priest Doris Tennie Priest G § Purcell H Priest Louise Mills Couny Frank Davis Ruth Ina Mason Bertha Kuntze M A Underwood Mills County Kuntze Ruth Mason Hastings Citizens George Shaw Chas Senderson

Matrimonial Matters at Glenwood Church Pair Wed

Harvey Slaughter and Miss Lura A Hunt wed Wednesday night at 8 in Glenwood Methodist Church. Relatives and friends attended including several from the bride’s workplace at the local institution. The couple will start housekeeping on the company farm west of Glenwood in Platteville township.

Harvey Slaughter Lura A. Hunt Glenwood Methodist Church Company Glenwood Platteville Township

Local News Notes From Silver City and Surroundings

Mrs Elizabeth Pullman remains seriously ill under care of a trained nurse. Cooper returns from Alberta. John Jackson of Sholes Nebraska visits relatives. Joy Parker of Malvern and Ada Kinney of Glenwood spend Sunday with kin. Lena Shults goes to Council Bluffs to enter Edmundson hospital for nursing training. Mr and Mrs George Pullman of Sidney visit Silver City. H H Huffaker attends Cedar Rapids for the Democratic state convention as delegate.

Elizabeth Pullman Bey Cooper Alberta Canada John Jackson Sholes Neb Joy Parker Malvern Ada Kinney Glenwood Lena Shults Council Bluffs Edmundson Hospital George Pullman Sidney Silver City H H Huffaker Cedar Rapids

Tomato contracts offered to farmers by New GlenwoodCo

Old Timers hail a big tomato year and urge growers to sign contracts immediately. The New Glenwood Catalog Co manager I Sawyer promises fair treatment, fresh crates, and early sowing options to raise their own plants.

New Glenwood Catalog Co I. Sawyer

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Tabor Topics Dean’s Shorthorn Sale
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