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Newspaper

Mills County Tribune

Location

Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

5

DIES ALONE IN HER HOME Mrs William Phipps

Hannah Charlotte Rains born December 29 1851 in Mills county died May 24 1920 at her home in Mills county She married Wim N Phipps and had one daughter who died in infancy Survived by husband one brother L W Rains of California Funeral held at home Wednesday conducted by Rev Stavenson Mixed quartet provided music Pallbearers listed Burial in Glenwood cemetery

William Phipps Center Township Phipps L. W. Rains California Rev. Stavenson Glenwood Muste F. W. Kemp Clyde Rhoads S. M. Criswell C. R. Buffington George Phelps Marion Wiles R. C. Delevant J. L. Chambers Gienwood Cemetery

Married Greenlee Supple in Glenwood home ceremony

Shirley R. Greenlee, a Glenwood native and ex sailor, wed Miss Josephine Supple of Pacific Junction at the bride’s home, with Rev. Wm Stevenson officiating. The couple planned a short trip but stayed at the groom’s parents in Ahenwood with friends and family after the ceremony.

Wm. Stevenson Glenwood Robert Greenlee John R. Supple

Greenlees to Begin Life Near Triplet Missouri

Mr and Mrs Greenlee will settle near Triplet Missouri where the groom has already been cultivating one of his father's farms. The Tribune joins in best wishes for a life of happiness and prosperity.

Mrs Earl Peters Death Notice Reported

Mrs Earl Peters wife of district judge Peters died by her own hand Tuesday at home with a neighbor woman finding the body. The judge had just dismissed court in Glenwood due to his wife illness and he was away on a speaking tour for state supreme court candidate Judge Thomas Arthur. Mrs Peters, about 40, leaves two children.

Earl Peters Judge Peters Thomas Arthur State Supreme Court Petera

A Siamese Oath Reported by The Office Door

A Siamese oath reported in World Outlook vows severest torments if the signatory breaches the oath. It invokes blood, head breaking, crocodiles, forced water carrying, and endless suffering to emphasize the gravity of ritual promise in Siam.

Dor Siam

Rainbow Division Reunion At Council Bluffs June 4 5

Council Bluffs hosts a Rainbow Division state convention June 4 and 5 inviting every veteran who served in the unit to attend. The event will showcase a 6000 foot reel of division pictures and promises a memorable gathering for Mills County vets and their buddies with local leaders urging attendance.

Council Bluffs Matt Tinley Company L Say Agatn Lews Mills County the Tribune Ahif Chamber of Commerce and Trotattan Chib

St Louis Market Report on Monday Livestock Prices

Receipts totaled 4 000 cattle hogs 10 000 hogs 2 500 sheep. Fat cattle opened with a 60 cent decline per hundredweight. Best 280 to 280 pound hogs brought 14 50 to 14 75. Demand for hogs was not strong. Sheep prices fell sharply with fat sheep down 1 60 per hundred.

St. Louis

Omaha car thieves plead guilty and pay fines

Reuben Slack and Carl Rose, both of Omaha, pleaded guilty to larceny on Monday. They were fined $100 each plus costs amounting to $5. They paid the sums and left.

Reuben Slack Carl Rose Omaha

Grinnell College Founders Day Celebrations Planned

Grinnell College will mark Founders Day with events on May 23 and 30 led by New England founders. Harvard Yale Amherst Bowdoin and Dartmouth representatives will attend as distinguished Iowans host a welcoming meeting for visitors. High schools will hold a field meet Saturday with novel features for the two days.

Grinnell College New England Harvard Yale Amherst Bowdoin Dartmouth Styte

Hillsdale W. F. M. public Thank Offering program

The Hillsdale W. F. M. S will hold their annual public Thank Offering program in the Hillsdale church Sunday evening May 30 beginning at 8 p m Everyone is cordially invited.

Hillsdale W. F. M Hillsdale W. BF. M.S Hillsdale

Probate Wills Consolidate and Estates Mentioned

The court consolidated cases including Frances Hall et al v Harry Hall et al and Newville v Hall. Wills for Jennie McClure and Susan C Galbraith admitted to probate with executors named. Guardian authorized to sell Frances Poulson estate. Lenora Belle Stranathan estate sale ordered. Judge Peters may delay return due to his wife's tragic death.

Frances Hall Harry Hall Newville Lottie Shore Lizzie Arp William Arp Frances Poulson Jennie McClure May Wathrop Edward McClure Sarah A. Viner Court House Susan C. Galbraith Tra. N. Cheney J. F. Galbraith W. A. Cole Lenora Belle Stranathan Peters Glenwood

Legionaries urged to meet for Decoration Day services

Harvey T Rimel Post and all ex-service men are asked to gather at the courthouse on Sunday May 30 at 1 40 p m to participate in Decoration services at Glenwood Cemetery. Uniforms preferred but attendance encouraged regardless of membership.

Legionaires Harvey T. Rimel Post Court House Glenwood

Grenwood High Alumni Meeting After Commencement

The annual Gren wood High alumni meeting will follow the Friday May 28 commencement at Rex Theatre. All alumni are urged to attend whether or not they participate in the exercises with the gathering expected around 8 30 p m.

Grenwood High Alunni TO. O. FP Rex

Post Office Hours for Decoration Day

The P O hours for Decoration Day, next Monday, May 30, will be from 8 to 10 a. m. The city delivery is maintained, but there is no rural service. W. F. Flekel PF. M.

P. O W. Ff. Flekel PF. M

Johnsons Hold Reunion At Glenwood Farm Home

A Johnson family reunion From three states gathered at the Goehring farm south of Glenwood with one member absent Thomas Johnson of Onawa Fifteen or more households attended sharing songs feasts and family memories The article also notes 1921 price rises and a push for a talk by Charley Russell to discuss prices and local commerce strategies.

M. H. Goehring Glenwood A. T. Johnson Thomas Johnson Onawa Johnson T. N. Johnson Ashland Ned Talitha Stevenson Anta Smith Fresno Calif Chas. Johnson McPaw L. J. Johnson H. A. Johnson Jimlies Thurman H. Harris Wo EL Harris George Potter Bruce Comer Wayne Buckingham Bartlett Verne Johnson Sidney A. F. Johnson C. K G. Johnson M HE. Goehring Chamber of Commerce Charley Russell

Baccalaureate Sermon Draws Overflow Crowd at Glenwood

The Glenwood high school graduation baccalaureate, held at the Methodist church, drew an overflow crowd as all seating quickly filled and standing room only remained. Rev. O. S. Thompson of the Chrystal church delivered a forceful address praised by attendees for its practicality and impact.

Glenwood High School Dogrems Eiels Thompson Chrisa

Those Special Sales Day 4 Special Sales

Bo Walliys holds a personal testimonial from Charles W. RLus, known as a former Chenwood boy. Mr. Biussell, second vice president of M. Kh. Smith & Co. of Omaha, discusses a nationwide campaign of Special Sales with guarantees against any personal net reduction, per reports from the field.

Bo Walliys Charles W. Rlussell Chenwood Mr. Biussell Socondice M. Kh. Smith & Co Omaha

Children’s Night at Glenwood Rebekah Lodge Event

The Glenwood Rebekah lodge holds an open session Monday night in May honoring the lodge children. Promises of interesting features and a large attendance are noted, with refreshments provided. The gathering serves as a farewell to Mr and Mrs Fred Fair who are soon to depart.

Glenwood Rebekah Lodge Fred Fair

Glenwood Gun Club Plans June 23 Trap Shoot

The Glenwood Gun Club received a certificate of registration from the Inter-State Trap Shooting Association paving the way for a registered shoot on June 23 at the club grounds. Weekly Wednesday afternoon practice is available for members, with 28 members currently aboard and space for more as plans for the event proceed.

Glenwood Gun Club Inter-State Trap Shooting Association Ofder

Memorial Day Message from President Wilson

President Wilson’s Memorial Day note praises the nation’s heroic dead and their sacrifices. It honors soldiers of America in the great war and pledges continued courage for future tasks, linking past memory to present resolve and national renewal.

Wilson America France

Lightning Stuns Two Emerson Farmers in Separate Fields

A Saturday storm struck two Emerson area farmers four miles apart. Vernon Johnson was surprised while planting corn and knocked unconscious. his trousers burned where a heated wrench in his pocket caused flesh burns. J W Kirkpatrick was stunned on Bert Dunn farm, and one horse suffered the stroke. Both men were near the same hour in different fields.

Emerson Vernon Johnson J. W. Kirkpatrick Bert Dunn

First Borns Reported for Wu Hiurtitan and Brandl Families

Mr and Mrs Wu Hiurtitan welcome a fine baby boy on May 2 living near Glenwood in Ute neuk Bifa area. Mr and Mrs Claus Brandl of St Marys township announce their first born son on May 26. A local advertiser pledges good service quality and value, noting personal preparation for such promises.

Wu Hiurtitan Glenwood Ales Claus Brandl St. Marys Township

Glenwood Library Notes and Summer Hours Change

Glenwood library adds Eleanor Porter and Joseph C Lincoln titles to the list along with two Bible story collections. P E C members aid library grounds improvement. ALA fundraising campaign appeals for contributions to expand access to reading. Summer hours cut by one hour. open 2:00 to 8:30 on Mon and Wed, 5:00 close Tue Thu Fri, and 9:00 on Saturday.

Eleanor Porter Mary Marie Joseph C. Lincoln Tappan Craigen American Library Association Glenwood

Fistic Encounter in Glenwood Street Fight

Two youths clashed in a mid street brawl in Glenwood on the south side. The melee drew bystander interference and left a bloody scene though a definite winner did not emerge. The lively display hints at future ring like confrontations in the hills near Glenwood.

Glenwood Malvern

Smoker A Success At Legion Armory Event

The American Legion hosted a Monday night smoker in the Armory with music, cigars, and refreshments boosting membership interest and post activity. Attendees enjoyed the social gathering and friendly entertainment for the veterans.

American Legion Armory Hieber Pitete Smokes Giusic

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Pioneer Center Township Mickie Johnsons Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Glenwood Library Notes Cecil B. .Demillel Daranouat Drloreft
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