Militia Company Completes Roster In Glenwood
The 65th Regiment Iowa National Guard unit in Glenwood organized last Tuesday night at Greenlee hall with 68 local men enlisting for three years. Adjutant General Logan and other officers assisted as the company elected Captain R. H. Humphrey and Lieutenants F. D. Logan and R. E. Cunningham, chose a drill night, and planned a $15,000 armory to be built once location and plans are secured. Sergeant Bierman will stay to aid drills and supply. A list of 68 names followed, with Meyers hall to serve temporarily as quarters until the armory is ready. The region saw mixed weather with above-normal rainfall in some counties and cool temps. corn planting and plowing progress slowly, but crops in general show promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
65Th Regiment
Glenwood
Greenlee Hall
Sam
Logan
Des Moines
Ellwood
Red Oak
Bierman
Second Infantry
Iowa
Stars and Stripes
R. H. Humphrey
F. D. Logan
R. IE. Cunningham
Meyers Hall
Co. 1
R. E. Humphrey
Leutenant
R. E. Cunningham
Neutenant
L. BE. Ashmore
A. D. Bachman
C. Banister
D. Barnett
E. R. Burwick
C. T. Binion
EH. Boyce
F. Buckingham
F. Chamberlin
D. M. Crewdson
G. D
R. B. Townsend
F. J. van Oradel
R. E. Vinton
FP. C. White
EH. T. Younker
M. Young
R. H. Mintle
M. Morgan
W C. Rathke
R. W. Rhoades
H. Rime
P. M. Rist
F.C. Ross
T. I. Ross
BH. C. Rager
J. H. Storey
C. J. Stranathan
April Bounty Payout Reflects Gopher Task In Milla County
April proves busy for county bounty official Criswell as one hundred forty three dollars and thirty five cents is paid for gopher feet. Farmers report many more gophers in Milla County and urge continued assistance in the effort.
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Criswell
Milla County
Memorial Service at East Liberty for Soldiers
Special services will be held at East Liberty next Sunday with Sev. Doyle delivering the sermon at three o'clock. After the service the soldier’s graves will be decorated. An invitation is extended to all old soldiers, their wives and widows of Silver City and Malvern to attend.
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East Liberty
Sev. Doyle
Silver City
Malvern
Fire damages Imogene drug store and post office complex
A fire just before eleven Monday night destroyed the Hal bert s drug store area connected to the post office in Imogene. The blaze also damaged the implement building and adjoining garage. Cause undetermined though believed to be lightning.
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Halbert
Imogene
Weather Bulletin May 18 1913 Report on State Weather
Weather bulletin for week ending May 18 1913 notes cool cloudy conditions across nearly all parts of the state with frequent heavy showers delaying farm work. Temperatures were only slightly above average in about half the state as rainfall increased.
DIES IN OMAHA HOSPITAL
Albert Edward Harrison aged 32 dies after a paralysis stroke in an Omaha hospital on Tuesday May 20 1913. A Glenwood area teacher and later partner in Harrison Brothers grocery, he was son of late custodian Uncle William Harrison. Funeral at Glenwood home at 2 PM Friday with burial in Glenwood cemetery.
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Albert Edward Harrison
Omaha
Court House
Harrison
Glenwood
Leick Builds Cyclone Cave at Oak Township Farm
North Oak township resident N. P. Leick has workmen constructing a large cyclone cave on his farm. He is also laying cement sidewalks around the house and envisions the cave as an essential farm shelter, large enough to accommodate his neighbors.
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N. P. Leick
North Oak Township
Iowa Infantry Volunteers Hold Biennial Reunion in Clarinda
The 11th 18th 15th and 11th Iowa Infantry Volunteers meet in Clarinda on Wednesday and Thursday September 17 and 18 for their biennial reunion. The regiments gather every two years, with activities planned across the two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Infantry Volunteers
Clarinda
Iowa
Purchases Big Team Charles Maynes Buys Teamed Geldings
Charles Maynes purchased a large team of geldings from J D Robbins. The four thousand one hundred sixty five pound team is not yet five years old. Maynes believes he owns one of Mills County’s largest gelding teams and so do we.
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Charles Maynes
J. D. Robbins
Mother's Day recognized nationwide in May 11 observance
A May 11 Mother's Day resolution advances a national tribute from the President to Congress and the public. Speaker Clark lauds the day, contrasting support for a white flower wearing requirement with Senator Burkett's earlier failed push for Fathers and Grandparents Days. Heflin's measure passes unanimously, fixing the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clark
Heflin
Alabama
Burkett
Nebraska
Congress
Senate
Letal School Closes After Successful Year Entertainment Held
Letal school closed Friday of last week following a well attended entertainment at the school house Thursday night. The past school year was a success in every way, with much credit due to instructor Miss Laura Hayes, who returned to Hastings late last week.
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Letal
Laura Hayes
Hastings
Conditions of Grains and Fruits in Queen Mills
The Mills County spring has been cool and moist with frequent rains keeping ground saturated. One heavy rain recently washed out some hillside corn, planting is about one third done, the first corn is up and healthy, alfalfa is ready to cut and heavy, fruit prospect is excellent with good growth and moisture boosting yield. Canker worms have ceased activity for this year, but orchardists should spray to guard next spring. Small berries are ripening and first crop will soon enter the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Chappell
Mills County
Davis recovering after appendicitis operation in Omaha
Pacific Junction reports Charles F. Davis recovering well after an appendicitis operation at Presbyterian hospital in Omaha last Thursday. The operation was successful, and he hopes to return home by week’s end. Mrs. Davis has kept bedside vigil during his recovery.
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Charles F. Davis
Presbyterian Hospital
Omaha
Mr. Davis
Mrs. Davis
T. Q. Record
Glenwood Abstractor
William Fisher
Robert Bogle
Rural life notes and local farming activity near Pacific Junction
At the Methodist pulpit last Sunday Rev Bonar spoke as local farmers prepare for harvest. Davis and Anderson arrange agricultural machinery for the region while Sam Estes buys a Davn stacker and two alfalfa sweeps. Will Wstes adds a stacker and sweep, and John Johnson purchases a stacker and sweep. Tillers tune binders as the hay crop around Pacific Junction looks promising. Mayor John Olson of Pacific Junction visited the city yesterday.
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Bonar
Davis & Anderson
Sam Estes
Will Wstes
John Johnson
Pacific Junction
John Olson
Baird Family Rears Loss of Malvern Postmaster
Channing C. Baird born 1856 Adel Iowa died 1913 Malvern Nebraska funeral mourners include ten surviving children five daughters and five sons with seven at home at death. He married Nellie K. Bunnell in 1880 Blue Springs Nebraska and served as Malvern post master for seven years. Eight relatives from distances attended the funeral.
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Channing C. Baird
Adel
Town
Malvern
Nellie K. Bunnell
Blue Springs
Nebraska
Birdelle E
Gladys M
Clyde W
Lowell
Muriel J
Violet C
Nellie L
Albert H
Portland
Oregon
Carlyle H
Osceola
Harry L
O. W. Baird
Marquette
Kansas
H. J. Baird
Delta
Colorado
John L
Ella Perkins
Seattle
Washington
Baird
Albert Baird
Marquette Kansas
Carlyle Baird
Diffie Cozine
Linn
W. E. Bunnell
Plainview
L. W. Bunnell
Omaha
Omaha tornado relief effort moves forward after destruction
The restoration work in Omaha’s tornado swept district proceeds daily with fewer cases needing aid. Relief and restoration committees have spent 175000 dollars on rebuilding and repairs, aiding over 360 homeowners in addition to temporary relief for 2000 families. The district is rapidly changing and the cyclone will soon be history.
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Omaha
Woman's Club Holds Musicale and Elects Officers
The Glenwood Woman's Club ended its season with a musicale at the club rooms last Monday afternoon. A fine program and refreshments followed, with about fourteen new members welcomed over the year. Elected for the coming year were Mrs. W M Skilicarn president, Mrs. L W Russell vice president, Mrs. T A Pearson recording secretary, Mrs. C W Dean corresponding secretary, and Mrs. F Z L Hester treasurer. The Commercial Club granted honorary membership to each Woman's Club member as booster support.
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Glenwood Woman's Club
W. M. Skillicarn
L. W. Russell
T. A. Pearson
C. W. Dean
F. 2. L. Hester
Glenwood Commercial Club
Woman's Club
Rural carriers urge farmers to hang parcel hooks
A county R F D carrier suggested rural route farmers provide a hook to hang parcels. If items are too large for mailboxes they may be laid on the ground, risking weather damage and wind displacement. A book near the mailbox could help keep parcels from lying on the ground or blowing away.
Mills County News Highlights a Year in Review
The May 1 freeze ruined Mills County apple crops while berries and small fruits were promised in abundance. Glenwood's team dominated the field meet, and district court cases plus property deals across town marked a busy period. A variety of local events, accidents, and civic notes reflect a county in transition.
Glenwood marks decade with standpipe upgrade and flood damage
Ten years ago Glenwood completed a 60,000 gallon standpipe boosting the city’s water reserve from 35,000. Mills County suffered heavy crop damage from a fierce downpour and flooding affecting Pony Creek, Nishna, Silver Creek, and local railroads. Burglars struck Preston & West in Pacific Junction and depots in Malvern were robbed. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Burger of Silver City. Tabor schools graduated 21, the largest class in town history.
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Mills County
Fred Glenn
Glenwood
H. A. Russell
Hastings
Pony Creek
Tabor
Glenwood High
Evan Lloyd
Thomas Lloyd
Thornel
George Mickelwall
Anderson
West Oak
Carl Wright
Northwestern Railroad Company
Chicago
Omaha
Taylor Davis
Frost
Malvern
Council Bluffs
J. W. Wilson
Anderson Township
W. H. Batten
W. L. DeLashmutt
Platteville Township
J. W. Stone
Herman Pahrlander
St. Mary Township
Clyde Genung
Count
Pacific Function
Preston & West
Pacific Junction
C. B. Burger
Silver City
Nishna
Silver Creek
Wabash
K. O
W. E. Broadfield
Ellerton
Iowa
John Y. Stone
Elza Brown
J. B. Hicks
J. Seeley
Patrick McCormick
Center Township
Jessie Morrison
Plattsmouth
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Gophers
CRGP
Florence Patterson
Hiva Hillis
Tom Martin
John Martin
Blanche
Edgemont
South Dakota
H. P. Wolfe
Dean Purcell
Misa Lizzie Templeton
Post Ofice Force
Haynie
Frank Hines
Walter Kenney
Messrs
W. L. Evans
Fred Mendenhall
Jess DeLashmutt
Paul
Burwell
Merritt Mendenhall
Route One
T Burnall
David Prynn
Mendenhall
Williams
Walter
Alliance
Oscar Rochester
Emma Read
Craig
North Dakota
Ben Nunn
Four
Young, Shoutes
Wilson
Martin's Chapel
Kaf P. Hall
William Coffee
Jacksonville
Florida
Sam Payne
Ferdinand Seitz
Royal
Woman's Club Gives Musicale
Tribune
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