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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1909

Page

3

Clean-Up Day At Glenwood New Park Urges Community Help

Glenwood residents and nearby neighbors are urged to participate in a Wednesday clean-up for the new park. If rain comes, Thursday will be the makeup day with volunteers asked to bring tools and grub for a full day of work. The park’s opening is planned for next Saturday with boating and bathing available, a new gasolene launch, and numerous boats on the lake. A separate report notes a train robbery with eight mail clerks, a quick escape by robbers, and a police response.

Glenwood’s New Park Glenwood Park Glenwood Elkins

President issues land opening proclamation for western reservations

Tait declares 440000 acres in Flathead Montana 200000 in Coeur dAlene Idaho and 50000 to 100000 in Spokane Washington opened for settlement Entries registration runs July 15 to August 5 sworn to at specified city offices in Flathead Spokane and Coeur dAlene The drawing starts August 9 at 10 am and continues until finished Entry period set for April 10 1910 for all reservations so successful applicants can survey lands Regulations to open June 1 announceable

Tait Flathead Mont Coeur d’Alene Idaho Spokane Wash Kalispell Missoula Montana Coeur d’ Alene Coeur d'Alene Cosuro Alene

Globe trotters seek 60,000 mile walk for ranch prize

E R Gage of Binghamton New York and HF Flynn of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, both about 26, plan a five year trek to walk 60,000 miles visiting every country without a battleship and avoiding paid passage by land or sea. They passed through Mills County visiting Mineola Silver City Hastings Emerson. A Chicago real estate firm offers a 500 acre ranch worth up to 125 per acre if they complete the journey. They began in Pittsburgh last September, were blocked by the Pacific Ocean, and aim to cross the Atlantic.

Mills County Mineola Silver City Hastings Emerson E. R. Gage Binghampton HF. Flynn Pittsburg Chicago Pacific Ocean Asia American Atlantic Ocean

Daring Train Robbery West of Omaha City Limits

Four masked bandits held up the Union Pacific Overland Limited west of Omaha on Saturday night at 13 30 oclock. They seized seven registered tail pouches believed to contain a large sum after forcing the engineer to stop and compelling clerks in the mail car to open the door. Passengers were not molested and the train resumed. The robbers appeared well acquainted with the line.

Union Pacific Overland Limited Omaha Maha

Emerson High School Graduation Exercises and Program

Emerson high school holds its commencement on Wednesday night featuring six graduates. The program includes a chorus, portraits of speakers such as A Laura McDowell and Phoebe Linn, several orations by Ada Crawford and Vesta Cheney, solos by Jennie Crawford and Ella Honeyman, and a class history and prophecy followed by a valedictory by Ada Crayford.

Emerson High School High School Ella V. Honeyman Laura McDowell Vesta BR. Cheney Phoebe EK. Linn Jennie Crawford Tises of Beautry E. Maye O'Donnel Ada UL Crayford

Tabor College Names New President Rev Frederick W Long

Rev. Frederick W. Long, pastor of the Congregational church in Huron D D, was elected Monday as president of Tabor College by the board of trustees. He will assume duties at once and is an alumnus of the college with degrees from Chicago University and Tabor. The board also chose Rev E P Wolcott of Sioux City as field secretary.

Fredrick W. Long Congregational Church Huron D. D Tabor College Mr. Long Chicago University Congregational Redfield Rev E. P. Wolcott Sioux City

Burlington time card ends Hastings stop on No 12

The new Burlington time card, announced in Friday's Tribune, takes effect Sunday. Eastbound night train No 12 no longer stops at Hastings, having previously dropped its dining car there and had it picked up later by No 1. The change disappoints riders who relied on the Hastings stop.

Burlington Tribune Hastings No. 12 Red Oak

Preachers Stage SecretSwap Prank Across Three Churches

On Sunday morning May 9 pastors from three Henderson churches swapped pulpits. Rev EB Linn of the Presbyterian church preached at the Methodist church while Rev A L Candee of the Baptist church spoke at the Presbyterian church and Rev B R Kelly of the Methodist church addressed the Baptist congregation.

Hmerson EB. Linn Presbyterian Church M. E A. L. Candee The Baptist Church B. R. Kelly M. E. Church the Baptist Church

Memorial Day Observance in Glenwood

A Memorial Day program will be observed in Glenwood with Sunday services in the opera house in the afternoon. The full Memorial Day program will be presented on Monday with detailed particulars to be printed in Friday’s Tribune.

Glenwood Opera House Tribune

Wheat Prices Hit New Highs on May and September Futures

Wheat futures surged in Chicago trading as May contracts rose to 88 and September to 81.20, supported by Kansas crop predictions of shortages. Market reports indicated limited supply and strong demand driving the gains.

Chicago Kansas

Tragedy in Henderson as mother and son die early

Early today at Henderson a mother Mrs. Joseph D. Parker and her 14 year old son Ward died within two hours of pneumonia. Mrs. Parker died at 4 and Ward at 6. Survived by husband and five children, youngest an 18 month old. Community offers sympathy to the stricken family.

Henderson Joseph D. Parker Ward Ornce James Moore Hastings L. P. Chambers N. M Claude Chambers Genter Township Council Kloffs Mills County Britt Henry Ranne Glenwood Edgar Price Council Alutis Christian Church Michigan East Liberty Church Lewis H. C. Lewis Trenry Pullman Wm. Warnke Ira James Pullman Otto Narum Obis Martha Josephine Frances W. L. Dimmitt Wisner Neb M. BE Malvern

Muss at the Court House in Glenwood Reveals Major Upheaval

Workers in Glenwood begin major renovations at the court house tearing up floors walls and hallways. Officials including Sheriff Linville Auditor Criswell and Clerk Davis relocate to makeshift vaults while carpenters reinforce with iron beams and plan a concrete tile platform for a new floor creating a dramatic, bustling scene inside the building.

Court House Glenwood Wicker Recorder Rhoads Clyde

Funeral at residence honors departed with comforting scripture

A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon for the funeral at the residence, where Rev. Peter Jacobs led services before the burial in Hast Liberty cemetery. Friends extended sympathy to the bereaved as the deceased rests in the peaceful plot quoted on faith and hope.

Peter Jacobs

Mrs Farnhams Recital At Glenwood Congregational Church

A piano recital by pupils of Mrs May Whitney Farnham at Glenwood Congregational church drew a large appreciative audience. Emma Boylan filled in for absent vocalist Mrs Morgan and received praise. Participants included Leilla Winkler Agnes Myers Wayne Bogart Viola Rowe Margaret Carey Uelee Fleming Luce Heinsheimer Tuna Deardorf Gladys Fisher Ruth Fisher Flora Fickel Clinton Floyd Parker Gayle Ibunaja Phillips and others from Malvern Hastings Emerson and Henderson.

Glenwood May Whitney Farnham Morgan Emma Boylan Malvern Grenwood Leilla Winkler Agnes Myers Wayne Bogart Viola Rowe Margaret Carey Uelee Fleming Luce Heinsheimer Tuna Deardorf Gladys Fisher Bisy Ruth Farnham Hastings Ina Henderson Garalyn George Chapman Emerson Ruth Fisher Henderson Flora Fickel Clinton Floyd Parker Gayle Ibunaja Phillips

Wabash Freight Wreck Near Mineola Destroys Cars

A rear end collision on the Wabash at Mineola around midnight wrecked an engine and a way car. Fire destroyed several freight cars before it could be extinguished. No injuries were reported as Freight train No 2 collided with No 1 near Mineola delaying passenger traffic briefly.

Mineola Wabash Council Bluffs

Big Wedding-700 Invited In Glenwood for Miss Eva Finkenstein and Joseph Adelson

Invitations issued in Glenwood for the marriage of Miss Eva Finkenstein and Joseph Adelson. The ceremony is set for Sunday evening June 6 at 6 30 at the Metropolitan hall on Harney street in Omaha. About 700 invitations have been issued and many from the Rebekah Lodge will attend. Miss Finkenstein, with Mr Adelson, visited Glenwood recently and was hosted by Mrs Nan Lyon. she is the daughter of E Finkenstein, once a Glenwood fruit dealer.

Glenwood Eva Finkenstein Joseph Adelson Metropolitian Hall Harney Street Omaha Rebekah Lodge Miss Finkenstein Adelson Nan Lyon 8. Finkenstein

Ball Team Organized in Glenwood for Season

The Glenwood ball players organized Friday night for the season. Dr J M Donelan was elected business manager and Ralph Cunningham held manager and captain. Five men have subscribed 5 a month each to fund equipment and uniforms. It will be an all home team with strong baseball material and promising games ahead in Glenwood.

Glenwood J. M. Donelan Ralph Qunningham Rovers Glen- Wood

Glenwood High School Commencement at Opera House

Graduation exercises for Glenwood High School are set for Thursday night at the opera house with tickets at 25 cents available from 8 Wednesday morning at Howe Drug Store. Rev RB W Burton preached a thoughtful sermon to the class, with all churches uniting.

Glenwood High School Jopera Howe ‘Drug Store RB. W. Burton

Honors For Glenwood at Red Oak Field Meet

Glenwood tied Red Oak for second with 22 points and beat Sidney by four at Red Oak. Atlantic led by Marshall with 25, while Glenwood’s L Bogart earned first in discus and broad jump but second in high jump. officials from Red Oak faced scrutiny for mis rulings. Results list captures multiple event winners and team standings from the Glenwood, Red Oak, Atlantic, Sidney, Villisca, Randolph, Clarinda meet.

Glenwood Red Oak Sidney Tabor Lawrence Bogart Atlantic Marshall Villista Randolph Oreston Poins Clarinda Porter Still Hans Villisca Perry Creston Gridley Kirk Hunter Gunselley Glanwood Addy Travis Yviblisea Dillion L. Bogart Laird Staples Beaver Dredrick Villisen Bass de- Vreese G. DeFreese Dull Heighh Villisea

Richardson's House Burns Near Plattsmouth Bridge

The home of John Richardson near the Plattsmouth bridge was destroyed by fire Saturday at about three in the afternoon. The new structure, built about two years ago, was valued at $1,500 and the loss is reported to be well insured. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.

John Richardson Plattsmouth Bridge

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New Tabor College Gladys Hostetter Gladys Wostetter Charles A. Moore John Degenhart Joen Degenhart Henry C. Lewis Amelia Robert Lewis Alchin Lanks Germany Towa America Russia Davis Co. Dean Beothers Red Oak Field Richardson Teibaga
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