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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
3
An article estimates Mills County taxable wealth at 21 million, with farm lands, town lots, railroads, and corporations making up most of the figure. Exemptions include state institutions, churches, roads, and private property. When full valuations and market prices are considered, total wealth is placed near 30 million with livestock valued at about 1.53 million.
Auditor Agan has completed the assessment books for Mills County. The board will equalize at the June meeting on the 6th. Real estate valuation is down 23,174 while personal property drops 99,802. Average acre values vary, with Silver Creek highest at 43.51, St Mary and Platteville lowest at 30.04. Railroads and utilities are reported by Des Moines, with railroads paying about one seventh of taxes on over 3.2 million valuation. Population shows 3,403 men over 21, down 262 from last year. Road tax of 3 applies to men over 21 and under 45, plus head tax. men over 45 pay only head tax.
Silver Grangers at Chautauquas met at N. M. Chambers home in Center township last Thursday evening. The next meeting will be at J. G. Flanagan’s home on Thursday evening, June 1. The Grange plans to occupy a tent at both Chautauquas in Malvern and Glenwood, per Mills County news in the Tribune.
Weather and crop conditions show little change since last week with warmer temperatures easing vegetation growth. Time grown strawberries entered the market this week for the first time as replanting continues and pastures are improving.
Minnie R White seeks 20000 alimony in a divorce suit filed Tuesday against Henry White at Conner Bhaf s court. She claims 60000 in property including city real estate and farm lands, asks one third as her share, and alleges abuse and threats, detailing a troubling marriage from 1904. She has supported herself since last December while the couple has lived apart. Mrs Tennant requests restoration of her former name.
At Hln Grove school south of Glenwood in Lyons township last Friday a class of seven pupils completed the eight-year rural school course and received their diplomas. The students are Wuarry Ling Clara Dean Earl Dashner Ralph and Clyde Merritt John and Hazett Tar mer. Five will enter Glenwood high school next year while John and Karl will likely attend a private boys school. Willis Summers of Malvern led the school this year and will return next year at a salary of 50 per month. The Jim Grove Board praises the teacher for good work.
Decoration Day events at Emerson Memorial are described with services at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. J. D. Sweeney on Sunday. Guitves and cemetery decorations follow at Hascall cemetery on Monday, then a program at 1:00 pm and cemetery visitations on Tuesday featuring prayer by Rev. C. M. Cline, music, and an oration by Frank Shinn.
An anniversary note recalls Glenwood being struck by a cyclone at about o clock at night, causing two children to die at the Institution and leaving substantial damage in the community.
A crowded Pacifie Junction church celebrated seven graduates Robert Regester Lulu Farrell Nina Scott Helen Crook Carrol Scott Inda Walden and Frances Johnson with high honors. Professor J Ashton, soon moving to Omaha, led the ceremony and will likely leave teaching.
Memorial Day observance in Glenwood includes church services at the Christian church led by Rev. J. S. Stark and Shirley Gilliland. A May 30 procession forms at 10 a.m. under General M. H. Byers, with the Institution band leading to the cemetery for ritual services, then returns to the city for further programs at the court house. Businesses are asked to close from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and all sports and dancing are to be refrained.
Obituary items note William Moch aged 81 died May 17 in Los Angeles after early Mills County settlement work and a term as county treasurer. Also Win Moseley, born 1865, died May 19 at Silver City. funeral held at Baptist church with pallbearers. Brief notices follow about local business closure, debts, help wanted, and local commerce notices from Mills County Tribune.
Local notes show Berry cases at Finkenstein, a Gun Club shoot today, and Auditors Agan in Council Bluffs. Visitors include D. C. Bradshay of St Mary and Miss Elizabeth Hutchings from Hastings. Church events feature the Unpardonable Sin sermon and a patriotic service. Memorial Day plans, social gatherings, and a Kensington trip to Emerson are also noted with several local residents mentioned by name.
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