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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
8
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In Pacific Junction a saddle incident hurled two youths from a horse. Johnny Fisher suffered a broken left arm while his companion, a Se Crist child, lost two fingers of the left hand. The crash also severed three telephone wires, temporarily knocking out two country lines. John Fisher is the son of Walter Fisher, and the Se Crist boy is David Fisher's stepson.
A local town league beat the Institution 13 to 6 in a village showdown at the park. Band music between innings fired up crowds including town dignitaries and many women fans. The game featured two umpires, Auburn-hair Sycamore of the Keg and B Gunselley for the city, and red sweater boxers for the Institution.
The Glenwood M. E. church board arranged a May 11 surprise for Rev. Stevenson and his wife. While he attended Briar Club events, guests gathered at his home to celebrate his 80th wedding anniversary with refreshments and a cut glass water set presented by the board. Rev. J. E. Goodrich gave the presentation, music, and fellowship followed by ice cream cake and strawberries.
Glenwood Park lake opens at seven o clock Saturday morning May fifteenth with daily hours from seven a m to eight p m except Sundays. Bag limits are bass three ring perch three scrappie and sunfish ten and catfish twenty five. Any bait allowed but minnows require approval by Fish Warden Tom Hall or deputy Sam King who will oversee the lake. The fish are plentiful and orderly use will ensure good sport for some time.
Neighbors gathered for a housewarming at Mr. and Mrs. Joy Parker on Monday evening with about sixty invited guests. Rough weather cut attendance to about half, but all who attended enjoyed ice cream and cake and praised the Parkers as fine entertainers. Attendees included the Miller, Howard, Boles, Andrews, Slaughter, Hammond, Holliday, Sawyers, Haynop, Mrs. Scott, Reed Graves, J. Carter, Mel Stacy, Fred Raines, and Mrs. Guy Raines families. The visit stretched to near midnight as guests departed.
The bulletin lists fifty worst weeds with three farm rules to end weed growth and seed production. Dandelion taraxacum officinale is described as widespread and perennial. Cocklebur Xanthium americanum and ragweed ambrosia elatior are annuals. The remaining forty-seven are in bulletin 660.
S. H. Peters and family were at church when a tramp tried to pry open a west window. A family member returning interrupted the break in, and the intruder fled, lamenting the missed Sunday dinner.
Resolutions of respect note the death of Alby Terry a long time active member for almost forty one years. He was a good husband father and citizen and will be greatly missed in the lodge. Sympathy extended to his widow and family with a request to drape the lodge room and publish the resolutions in city papers under the lodge seal.
Neighbors and friends joined Mr and Mrs George McMillan Tuesday evening to celebrate moving into their new home on the site of their former house that burned. A pleasant evening was enjoyed and refreshments were served.
The last meeting of the year will be held Monday May 17 at 2 30 p m in the club rooms. It will be a social gathering and a review of the year's work. The proposed move of the club rooms will be discussed and full attendance is desired.
Denominational notices list Methodist-Bar with Wm J Stevenson at 10:45 morning and 8:00 evening, Epworth League at 7:00, and Bible school. Christian-Rov with DB Thampgon at 11 morning and 8:00 evening, Bible school at 10, prayer Wednesday. Baptist with Rev Georga Sneath morning 10:30, evening 8, Sunday school 12, Y A at 7, prayer meeting Wednesday. Congregational with Frederick W Long morning service, 0:45 Sunday school, evening class at 9, Scott Robinson leading on The Sinking of the Lusitania.
Israel Ziff, a 48 year old pushcart cocoa nut seller in New York, walked to Beth Israel Hospital after a deep left breast cut. Surgeons opened the chest, cut away ribs, and sutured a heart wound while the heart beat, using intertracheal anesthesia and an electric ether pump. Ziff survived and was expected to recover at the hospital.
Emerson Mayor Willis T Patrick and Recorder C I Brill visited Glenwood on Friday and Monday for local legal matters. Others include W S Douglas in Omaha visiting family, a home talent moving picture promoter in town, and multiple residents traveling to Omaha Hastings Malvern Red Oak and Des Moines for visits, medical returns, and car purchases.
East Center reports Garl Nelson and family visiting Mrs. Nelsons parents Mr and Mrs C C Carlson on Sunday. Mrs Slaughter and Mildred attend funeral of Mr Terry in Glenwood. Frank Howard family went to Malvern for church. Large crowd heard sermon at Hillsdale. Community pie sale raised 16 dollars from twelve pies.
A pair of Kentucky cardinals has favored the Estes home porch at Old Pacific by building a nest under it. The birds usually nest in tall trees, but this departure is appreciated by the Esteses who will guard the nest. The young have just hatched.
Mills County National Bank Gloriwood Iowa reports assets totaling 301 16 thousand with loans and discounts 820 48 thousand, U S bonds 41 250 00, deposits 146 980 54, capital 5 000 00, surplus 19 500 04, undivided profits 55 08, and circulating notes 4 650 00. Officers certify accuracy of the condition table and sweepstakes.
Rev Julius Pfeiffer of the Petersburg circuit in northwest Indiana uses bold paint and large roadside signs to advertise meetings. He paints his name and meeting times at crossroads and declares no leniency for soft preaching. Pfeiffer says business is growing and plans full time operation by June and to double output by September 16.
Pendeten Oregon Mayoral hopeful R I Kirkpatrick rents land on the Uinatilin Indian reservation and directs farm hands to dig for treasure. An ill elder Ko ko ye ai ash says she buried gold nineteen years ago in a tin can two feet deep near her fence with a string to surface. The string rotted. location unclear. Ground near her tepee has been dug, but no treasure found yet.
Ottumwa resident Thomas H. Lewis reports rapid relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He says the first dose improved him more than years of effort and would recommend it to others. The ad promises permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal issues with a money back guarantee. Available at Red Cross Drug Store in Glenwood and other druggists.
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