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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1909

Page

3

Emerson Notes and Personal Gleanings

Emerson column reports Miss Pearl Lang aiding a Craig Neb tollinery shop for months, cattle trade highlights from Chicago market, and travel notes on Mrs C A Lang, Mrs Harvey Lakin, and O H Malm. Senior class events at Gilbert Cheney home include Epworth League officers and May breakfast despite rain. Dentists and a foot race prank add local humor.

Pearl Lang Craig Neb Tollliinery Wm Shapcott Los Angeles Charles Carson Des Moines O H Malm M L Evans Decorra George Cross Chicago C A Lang Kenneth Carl Knowles Thomas Burton Emerson Montgomery County John Honeyman Henry Douglass Harvey Lakin Towner Colo C E Lakin Kansas City Galpin Red Oak Gilbert Cheney Elihu Cheney Methodist Church Epworth League Ada Johnson Emma Cross Hortense Cully Laura McDowell Lula Gross Helen Gully Carle Warner

Lighted by Wireless at Omaha Electrical Show

The Omaha Electrical show lit by wireless telegraphy powered from Fort Omaha, five miles away, with 4000 incandescent lamps shining for four hours. The system, devised by Dr. H F Millener of the Union Pacific, used in motor car experiments, and aided by the U S Army Signal Corps, has been employed nightly since.

Omaha Fort Omaha H. F MiNener United States Army Signal Corps

Team Drowned in River Near Bartlett

Eyler, who lives on the Missouri River bank about three miles northwest of Bartlett, reports his team died in the river a few days ago. The animals were in a pasture by the water when the bank gave way and they slid into the raging current. The incident occurred as young Byler prepared to farm on his own bill.

Gay Eyler Missouri River Bartlett Young Byler

Mrs Farnham Piano Recital At Glenwood Church

The pupils of Mrs. May Whitney Farnham present a piano recital at the Congregational church in Glenwood on Monday night May 24 with Mrs. Percy Morgan assisting in vocal numbers. Malvern Hastings and Henderson students appear in a program featuring Leila Winkler Agnes Myers Agnes Juniatta Myers Wayne Bogart Flora May Fickel Carolyn Chapman Ruth Fisher George Chapman Viola Rowe Donald Roderic Phillips Lisie Whitney Farnham Margaret Carey Ruth Farshada Leilla Winkler Gladys Fisher Floyd Parker Clinton Parker The Dream Good Night and Sweet Repose George W. Chapman Valse Styrienne Helen Rosafleming Gayle Marie Phillips Iowa Deardorf Sing On Mrs. Morgan Houongarian Rhapsody vna May Henderson.

May Whitney Farnham Congregational Glenwood Percy Morgan Malvern Hastings Henderson Leila Winkler Agnes Myers Agnes Juniatta Myers Andante Wayne Bogart Mrs. Farnham Flora May Fickel Carolyn Chapman Ruth Fisher George Chapman Viola Rowe Donald Roderic Phillips Lisie Whitney Farnham Margaret Carey Ruth Farshada Little Boy Blue Mrs. Morgan Heather Rose Ruth Elizabeth Farnham Mountain Spring Leilla Winkler Gladys Fisher Floyd Parker Clinton Parker the Dream Mrs. Morran Don Amore George W. Chapman Valse Styrienne Helen Rosa Fleming

Unsanitary Burlington Depot Closet Criticized

State tuberculosis lecturer A E Kepford reported to officials censuring the unsanitary Burlington depot closet in Malvern. A miscommunication led to press reports wrongly blaming the Tabor and Northern road. Traffic Manager R S McClelland protested the misattribution and explanations followed.

A. E. Kepford Tabor State Railroad Commission Burlington Malvern Kepford Railroad Commission Tabor & Northern Road

Log and Levee to Remain in Hastings Case

Judge Woodruff spent several hours at Glenwood Saturday hearing Lewis Ponto and Abel Carey over obstructions in a waterway on Ponto’s land. The court allowed the top log and levee to stay for the summer, with permanent action to be decided at the September term.

Woodruff Glenwood Lewis Ponto Abel Carey Hastings Ponto Carey Lewis Genung & Genung

Horsemen Advertise The Coring Free Press Ad Feature

The Coring Free Press highlights 177 inches of horse advertisements as the best way to showcase a horse's breeding merits to farmers seeking good stock. Horsemen and owners of fine horses have long found newspaper columns an effective method to reach prospective breeders and buyers.

Coring Free Press

Mills County Chautauqua appoints Booth Lowrey as platform manager

Malvern Iowa July 3 to 11 Mills County Chautauqua Association secures Booth Lowrey as platform manager for the upcoming assembly describing him as a premier lecturer reader and entertainer on the American platform.

Mills County Chautauqua Association Booth Lowrey Lowrey Malvern Towa

Energetic Lady Sought for Agency Work in Mills County

The Tribune announces a job for an energetic woman to handle agency work in Mills County. Apply at once to address M, General Delivery, Glenwood, Iowa. The paper notes it provides Mills County news twice weekly and carries tip news.

Mills County Glenwood Iowa the Tribune Tip

Fruit Growers Take First Steps Towards Farming Organization

A Mills County meeting at Glenwood city hall gathered local fruit growers led by C H Dyar of Minneapolis. Speakers urged faith and effort to adopt proven western orchard practices, stressing cultivation pruning spraying and frost protection to lift yields and prices. A follow up meeting set for May 29 aims to form a local association to improve markets and future crops.

Glenwood City Hall Mills County C. H. Dyar Minneapolis Glenwood Cemetery J. W. Murphy George Phelps George Jones M. J. Williams Dr. Mogridge D. L. Heinsheimer J. F. Records Mogridge J. F. Record W. F. Hill

Evans Becomes Mills County's Largest Landowner

In Mills County a transfer of 2560 acres from Mrs. Sarah Y. Evans to her son Marion L. Evans makes him the area's largest single landowner. The holdings, valued amid current market, extend across sections in Anderson and Indian Creek townships, totaling about five thousand acres of productive soil. Other real estate trades are listed in nearby townships and towns, including Malvern, Glenwood, and Glenwood additions, with multiple parcels transferred among local buyers and sellers.

Sarah Y. Evans Marion L. Evans Mills County East End Anderson Indian Creek Township L Knoefler C Radford Glenwood W Collier Bell & Mathews Lyons CJ Hyde D M Kline Academy Malvern HJ Aull CJ Allison Silver Creek C Talbott Martha DeBalt EL Mendenhall Pac Junction OD Harold A Hamilton Ji M Lord Herrick E Henderson C Goodman Kneeland Aistrope Malvern Sherriff Doyle Center Genung HA Hubbell L& Heinsheimer Lambert Hammond Francis E Wickersham Leon Broquet Thomas Young Hastings P Jack AS Edwards Gs. Bell

Tabor Field Meet Reports Tight Race In Muddy Conditions

Glenwood places third at Tabor with 22 points while Sidney tops honors with 51 and Tabor holds 80. Moyers of Tabor earns top individual score of 23. Laird of Sidney edges Lawrence Bogart of Glenwood for second by a half point. Results cover fifty to mile dash, baseball throw, all jumps, and two-mile events with multiple schools like Red Oak and Hamburg noted for upcoming meets.

Glenwood High School Tabor Sidney Randolph Shenandoah Hamburg Madison Moyers Laird Lawrence Bogart Glenwood Simmons L. Bogart Ellis A. de Freece Webster Moyers Chambers Hailer James Moyes Gunselley Wilson Addy Hirst Laird of Uwigh Pitman W. Hogart Mayers L., Bogart Mayers of L. Hogart Red Oak Creston Wil Nsea Clarinda Corning Atlantic

Winners in Floral Parade at Hollywood Flower Show

Former Mills county residents won honors in a Hollywood California floral parade and show. The Joneses’ T passenger touring car won first prize decorated with mustard blooms. Guests included Ela and Emmoa Schoning of Mineola Iowa and Serilla Schoning whose maiden blush carnation cart also took first prize with over 3000 flowers. This is Miss Schoning’s second consecutive year winning first prize with her cart.

Mills County Hollywood Los Ageles F. Jones J. M. Donelan Glenwood Serilla Schoning Miss Schoning

Marriage License Issued in Council Bluffs

Rey Edmunds of Glenwood and Maggie Lawson of Tabor received a marriage license yesterday. They are 22 and 19 respectively. The bride is the daughter of Fred Lawson, formerly of Glenwood.

Council Bluffs Rey Edmunds Glenwood Maggie Lawson Tabor Fred Lawson

Summer School at Tabor Planned by College Faculty

Plans for a four week summer school at Tabor College are matured and set to begin June 8. Faculty include Prof. Pickett of Creston Prof. Stone of Randolph Prof. Gilliland and Misses Jewell Langland. Courses cover subjects required for all county licenses.

Tabor Pickett Creston Stone Randolph Gilliland Jewell and Langland Tabor College

County News in the Tribune

The Tribune carries all county news, highlighting local events, meetings, and notices across the region with timely updates and community details.

Henderson Happenings and Commencement at Henderson

Henderson local notes report visits by Mrs Levi Huntsman and Mrs Andrew Kiger, a sick resident Mr Coppock, and new housing work. JR Jones buys Gra ham undertaking business. Commencement week unfolds at Henderson with sermons, diplomas, and a class play featuring Gayle Phillips and Gertrude Hockenberry among the cast.

Srm Arnold Woodbine Levi Huntsman Emerson Andrew Kiger Woolbine Lyman Woppock Coppock Henderson George Wells Gorn Verne Badham Women’s Missionary Society The Christian Church James House JR Viner Turner Sturgeon New Mexico Las Vegas JR Jones JL Graham Maud de Smythe Gayle Phillips Mra de Smythe Bessie Hollingsworth Mr de Smith Ora Harbor Jack Hamilton Dick’’ Morris Matilda Hoppenhoer Maude Kiger Valeria Reynolds Gertrude Hockenberry Madam Sateene Flora Wilson Rantum Grindem A. J Harbor Chinese Bulbus Gwynne Harover Katherine Mae Morris

Township Spelling Contest Proposes County Match in Glenwood

A committee from Center township challenges a countywide spelling contest with one representative from each township to compete in Glenwood. They propose admission funds go to the courthouse clock fund and an age limit of 40 plus. Dr Donelan and Dr Pimpton to set date and details.

Thomas Center Township M. A. Evans John Noah Tribune Glenwood Court House Clock Fund Amos Dean BR. W. Greenlee Glenwood Club J. M. Donelan Piimpton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Last Hope Gayle Marie Phillips Deardorf Vna May Henderson M. L. Evans Queen Mills L DeLashmutt M Barton Pac City JN Wilkins W B Gunosolley Delashmutt Ted C Duke GW Houser Ows LW Boehner F E Mulholland Hayden Carter RC Hamilton Evervham Gordons M E Wells WB Bell C Mathews Rawles Heary Wells CF Davis C F Riesterer Timson Weatherhead Sec H Evernham Oak Stranathan Shay F Donner D Pace J W Fieselman Gienwoog J J Schuler Mrs Farnham
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