Alex Tipton passes away in Council Bluffs Iowa
Obituary notes Alex Tipton a longtime Glenwood and Council Bluffs resident, insurance man and Baptist church worker, died Saturday May 1 1909 in Council Bluffs at age 72. The funeral was held in Glenwood with services by Rev. J O Staples Rev Henry Delong and others. burial followed in Glenwood with Odd Fellows attendance and a wide circle of relatives and friends present from Omaha Malvern Corning Plattsmouth Beatrice and further. Relatives include widow Mary Jane Cole Tipton and daughter Mrs Oteelia Tipton Parker, deceased child, plus brothers S A Tipton Sol Tipton John Tipton and sisters Mrs BE A Cranmer and Mrs P Crabil.
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Alex Tipton
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Mr. Tipton
Navy
Coshocton
Ohio
McDonough County
Illinois
Mary Jane Cole
Oteelia Tipton Parker
S. A
Sol Tipton
Malvern
John Tipton
BE. A. Cranmer
Wichita
Kan
P. Crabil
la Harpe
Tipton
Baptist Church
Mills County
Henry Delong
J. O. Staples
FW. A. Case
First Baptist Church of
J. W. Well
Council] Bluffs Memorial
W. G. Templeton
Eva Head
Omaha
Sylvester Dye
J. Underwood
F. W. Miller
Council Blutts
BE. P. Parker
Corning
A. Orabill
John
Plattsmouth
Clarence Warren
Beatrice
Ned
B. Cole
Emerson
C. G. Boston
A. Bing
C. M. Rice
Tabor
Chas. Kroon
Pacific Junction
Last of the Blackmar Family Laid to Rest in Glenwood
In Glenwood Ohio the funeral for the last Blackmar son was held with few relatives present. Survived by two sons Edward I of Lincoln and Frank of Oklahoma City, he came with his parents in the early fifties. He served three years as first lieutenant of company A 4th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War. an Army comrade Morton Noah and daughter Mrs I P Craig came from Lincoln for the service.
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Glenwood
Blackmar
Edward I
Lincoln
Frank
Oklahoma City
Edward Blackmar
Morton Noah
I’. G. Craig
Jesse Noah
Mr. Blackmar
4Th
Iowa Infantry
Mills County
Union Revival Meetings Draw Large Glenwood Congregation
Sunday union services at Glenwood churches drew a large crowd with many from Tabor attending the afternoon and evening meetings. Miss Howard of Tabor sang at the evening service and a strong men’s meeting drew attendees from the countryside. The union effort, first since November 1896, will close next Sunday night with several pledging to the Christian life. Tonight’s talk on popular amusements draws praise from the Canton Journal, and Wednesday features women’s meeting and further sermons by evangelist Mr Smith.
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Methodist Church
Tabor
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Posse Journal
Adventurous Glenwood Native Seeks Book From Westward Trek
Charles Coleman, Glenwood high school class of 1895, has spent years roaming the West with his father in expeditions that covered Mexican gold camps to Alaska and sparked thoughts of Transvaal travel. After his father died in Tonopah, Nevada, Coleman settled as a dairy and cheese factory operator in southwest Oregon and plans to write about their rugged travels. He recently returned home to Oregon after a visit near Glenwood with relatives.
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Glenwood
Oregon
Tle
Sam Stranathan
Oklahoma
Coleman
Old Mexico
Alaska
Transvaal
South Africa
Tonapali
Nevada
Sothwest Orgeon
Bank Pays Reward for Capture of Imogene Bank Robber
The First National Bank of Shenandoah paid rewards for the capture of A. J. Walla, the Imogene bank robber, and for recovery of part of the stolen money. Recipients include A. Moore 75 with 50 reward and 25 for accident expenses, Wm Hervey 50, L Holmes 850, Pete Kent 850, Lester Flynn 850, C. Ross 825, Mrs. Stull 825, Joan Sims hired man 810 for recovery, and others mentioned.
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C. Ross
Mrs. Stull
Joan Sims
Cold Wave Drops Mills County Mercury Ten Below
Mills County endures a severe cold snap with temperatures sinking to ten degrees below freezing. Friday night marked the low, with Saturday morning showing ice in pools and a near inch on water troughs. Farmers faced delayed plowing as ground froze. oats and clover suffered potential damage while buds escaped major loss, aided by lunar timing and dry weather. Weather records show this May day as the coldest in 38 years, with Andrew Schappel noting ten degrees below freezing.
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Mills County
Andrew Schappel
Glenwood
Omaha
Schappel
the Tribune
Mercury
Unusual May Ice Holds Man in Southwest Iowa
Glenwood painter 3. E. Van Pelt reports his metal tub with water froze solid on a May morning. He weighed 187 pounds and stood on the ice without it breaking, claiming the tub ice measured seven eighths of an inch thick. His wife confirms the sighting as a remarkable May day frigidity in the region.
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3. E. van Pelt
Glenwood
van Pelt
Bathing and Boating At Glenwood Lake
Glenwood park commissioners lease boating and bathing rights at the new Elk insurance lake. Plans include row boats and a gasoline launch, a bath house 50 by 14 feet with four rooms and a viewing porch, bath suits rented at 25 cents, and a surrounding driveway as road work gains progress.
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Elkins
Lake Manawa
Glenwood
Glenwood Club Plans Fourth of July Celebration
A Glenwood club committee met last night and decided to celebrate the Fourth of July in good shape. Several subcommittees were appointed to handle arrangements and a proper Memorial Day observance will be arranged in conjunction with the G A T post.
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Glenwood Club
Glenwood
G. A. Tt
Tabor College Bulletin Details 44th Catalogue
The forty fourth annual catalogue of Tabor College was issued last week. It is a neatly bound pager back book of 131 pages and gives in detail the work of the school, giving every department and the faculty. The graduation week begins June 6 and closes June 1. The fall term opens September 18. It contains much valuable information.
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Tabor College
Destructive Hail Storm Hits Mills County Townships
A Wednesday hailstorm swept Mills County with the central lower township belts worst hit. Rawles township saw little wind as hail fell straight down, while Deer Creek township experienced a heavy east wind driving hail against windows. A house on Sy street broke its glass and Cole schoolhouse windows shattered. Losses were reported by KE Cole Henry Douglass Jacob Kockersperger Mrs Wim Shick and Joe and Charles McLain.
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Rawles
Deer Creek
Strahan
Sy House
Cole School
Ke, Cole
Henry Douglass
Jacob Kockersperger
Wim
Shick
Joe
Charles McLain
Arbor Day School Programs Impress Glenwood Pupils
Teachers of Glenwood public schools have spent weeks preparing Arbor Day programs and exhibits. At the third ward building, four teachers led a program with songs recitations and drill for many visitors. The first ward also held an afternoon entertainment featuring drills songs and recitations, with patrons in attendance.
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Third Ward
Pearl Miller
Clara Long
Jennie Haynie
Delia Linville
Alene Sawyer
Jarl
Margaret Elliott
Gerald Fickel
Grace
Genevieve Bower
First Ward
Adda Craford
Edith Gilmore
Arbor Day Program Highlights At Local School
Robinson and Florence Dean directed a school program featuring song Celebrate the Arbor Day, Flower Exercise by 3rd graders, recitations by Edwin Plimpton and Olive Johnson, sunbonnet and toad stool drills by early grades, songs Apple Tree’s Story Wee Little Nest and Ring the Bells of Spring, plus a May Pole Drill by 5th graders with duets Esther Johnson and Claude Estes.
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Esther Johnson
Claude ‘Estes
Pythian Sisters Convention Draws Delegates to Hastings
The district Pythian Sisters convention held last Friday in Hastings drew about 20 delegates from Mills County and beyond including Council Bluffs. Luncheon and supper were served in the hall with Hastings orchestra and a ladies quartet providing music. A memorial drill by the Tastings team and the initiation of L. T. Genung and Mrs. Swaney highlighted the evening, followed by a dance for younger attendees.
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Pythian Sisters
Hastings
Illnesses Strike Glenwood Area Amid Pneumonia Spreads
The Sick at Glenwood Pneumonia claims two victims at the Frank Choate home south of Glenwood. Choate is recovering from an attack but confined to the house. Richard Choate, the family’s son, has been ill for four days but shows improvement today. Albert Tuck’s condition worsened, stomach and heart trouble noted. Mrs. J. J. Ewing is very sick with grip. Mrs. M. A. Underwood fell ill with stomach inflammation Sunday, ill for over 24 hours, now improving while staying at the Commercial House.
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Frank Choate
Glenwood
Choate
Richard
Albert
Tuck
J. J. Ewing
M. A. Underwood
Commercial House
Burglars Loot Tabor Dry Goods Store On Thursday Night
Burglars entered Bilis & Mann at Tabor last Thursday night and secured about $30 from an unlocked safe and other merchandise. Wipod hounds from Lincoln tracked the trail, reaching a house in Thurman where the resident gave evidence of past days’ activities and good reputation. The trail was considered too old for the dogs to confirm.
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Tabor
Lincoln
Thurman
County Board in Session at Glenwood Adopts Bills
The County Board met in Glenwood yesterday handling routine business and approving several bills. The board adjourned until June 7 and will publish the day’s proceedings in the Tribune next week.
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Glenwood
the Tribune
Dog's Long Trip From Murray to Kona with Shepherd
John Messenger moved from Murray to Kona Texas in spring taking his shepherd dog along. The dog stayed with the Messenger family for several weeks after the move, then began returning toward its old home location.
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John Messenger
Murray
Kona
Tex
Court Case With Farmer and Workman Heads to Supreme Court
The April court session ends and Judge Thornell plans to return June 1 to finish matters. The Geo T Rev versus John Maynes case concerns a farmer hiring a worker to grow corn and handle it on Rew’s lands. Rew claims ownership after paying Richardson and selling 625 bushels to Maynes at 50 cents. Maynes contests, saying the contract created a landlord tenant lien. Thornell sustained the demurrer. Rew elects to take the case to the supreme court.
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Glenwood
Geo. T. Rev
John Maynes
Supreme Court
Rew
Frank Richardson
Anderson Township
Richarson
Silver City
Richardson
Maynes
Six Sharps One Flat at Glenwood High School
Saturday night at the Glenwood opera house the high school presents Six Sharps One Flat. The drama features a large cast headed by Geo Staples as Cholly Chamtleigh and Clifford Williams as Fred Abright with Merritt Myers Robert Dare and Lawrence Bogart in principal roles. The production promises solid student acting and stage presence.
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Glenwood High School
Cholly Chamtleigh
Geo Staples
Fred Abright
Clifford Williams
Robert Dare
Merritt Myers
Rodney Morris
Lawrence Bogart
Dennis
Clyde Merritt
Mr. Vitz
Eugene Fale
Herman Kieselbach
Earl Dashner
Mrs. Harding
Lucy Cale
May Saturday Bargain Days Kick Off In Glenwood
The first Glenwood May Saturday bargain day drew shoppers from near and far despite cool weather. Merchants offered special incentives and next Saturday promises another sale with changes in offerings. Read the Tribune ads to plan a visit and save on goods.
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Glenwood
the Tribune
Movement for Plymouth Rock 300th Centennial Observed
Boston 1920 note from Tribune based on Boston Herald reveals a plan to observe the 300th centennial of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock. The observance is proposed to be held in Boston with the pilgrims central to the event.
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