Convention of Endeavorers at St Glenwood
The district Christian Endeavor convention for Mills, Montgomery, Adams Union, Adair, Fremont, Page, Ringgold, and Taylor counties will meet in Glenwood Monday through Wednesday. Sessions mainly at the Congregational church with some at the Christian church feature music, talks by Rev. H. H. Asterback and Mrs. Carruthers of Hastings Neb. and a Juniors program. Final events include missionary banners and a consecration service led by President Elect Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Glenwood
Mills
Montgomery
Adams Union
Adair
Fremont
Page
Ringgold
Taylor
Congregational Church
Christian Church
Carruthers
Hastings
Neb
Nebraska
Carey & Fleming
G. A. Brown
Shenandoah
Tenth Legion
L. LU. Sample
Woodbine
W. D. Nichols
Tabor
Bessie McCormack
Hanley
Nichols
Sheriff Linville Sells Land at Court House Sales
Sheriff Linville conducted two land auctions to satisfy judgments from the late term. GO. W. Rathke bid in the 100 acre Gammon farm two miles southwest of Glenwood, for a total of 3,374.47 dollars. The second parcel, 160 acres in Lyons township section 23, brought 3,050.80 dollars to satisfy Geo. H. Estes v C. C. Pearl and others, with Sam Estes bidding and paying about 100 dollars in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linville
Court House
GO. W. Rathke
L. RB. Gammon
Glenwood
Mills County National Bank
Lyons Township
Geo. H. Estes
C. C. Pearl
Sam Estes
Coats
Big Gopher Business Leads with 412 Pair Bounty
Glenwood trapper Guess J. H. Brown again leads Mills county gopher catching. He brought 824 feet or 412 pair for a $41.20 warrant from Evans ranches in Anderson township between Hastings and Henderson. Auditor reports record payouts as Balloon Day drew crowds. Cliff Tisher, a 10 year old from Oak township, signed for 45 cents. Roy Allensworth delivered four wolf cubs for 88 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brown
Glenwood
Mills County
Mr. Brown
Evans
Anderson Township
Hastings
Henderson
Rgan
Cliff Tisher
Oak Township
Roy Allensworth
Wickersham Farm House Burned Near Glenwood
Early this morning at about 6 o'clock the two story residence of W E Wickersham two miles southeast of Glenwood and its contents were destroyed by fire with no insurance. The woman and child escaped with only their clothing as the cause remains unknown. Sheriff Linville later arrested Gus Deitchler in Mineola for assault at a platform dance. Deitchler waived preliminary and was bound over to the September grand jury on bond of 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wickersham
Glenwood
Linville
Mineola
Gus Deitchler
Fred DeBolt
Tenderson
Anderson Township
DeBolt
Young Deitchler
Henry Deltchler
Fragmentary roll of Mills County veterans buried in Glenwood and area
A list of old soldiers and unknown veterans buried in Glenwood and nearby cemeteries. The text notes four unknown veterans at Glenwood and mentions veterans who enlisted from Mills County buried elsewhere. Names and units appear in fragmented form, with many entries incomplete or garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Mills County
Frost Hits Low Land Gardens in Mills County
A light frost visited Mills County last Sunday night damaging tender vegetation on low ground. Fruit and garden crops on higher ground escaped significant harm. Potatoes tops on bottom land were knocked back, while beans and tomato plants suffered in spots and strawberries faced considerable damage. Canners report tomato crops thriving on higher grounds, suggesting a good overall yield. Ice was reported in some areas as temperatures neared freezing, though today is warm and pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Decoration Day Observances Across County
Next Thursday the county observes Decoration Day with city and town ceremonies. Silver City plans extensive events with Hon. G. H. Van Houten and Rev. Peter Jacobs among speakers at various venues. The procession starts at 10 o’clock from the G A R post hall, music by the Institution band, and ceremonies at the cemetery. Earlier services faced poor weather. about 35 veterans attended the Methodist sermon by Rev C M Ward lauding Civil War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City
G. H. van Houten
Lenox
Peter Jacobs
Tabor
Malvern
L. T. Genung
Court House
Glenwood
G. A. R. Post Hall
Institution Band
W. AB. C
J. Q. Staples
Attorneys Stone, Starbuck and Dean
Olive Stark
Methodist Church
C. M. Ward
Radical Train Changes On Burlington Schedule
Rail changes announced for Burlington with radical shifts in service to start one week from next Sunday June 9. Several fast through trains will be downgraded to local service and No 6 will depart two hours later in the morning while moving earlier east. Evening No 2 shifts an hour later and No 12 runs over an hour earlier possibly stopping at Mills county points. No 13 heads west earlier in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Mills County
Mrs William McKinley Dies at Canton Home
Ida Saxton McKinley, widow of the late President William McKinley, died last Sunday in Canton Ohio after a paralytic stroke. Funeral services planned for Wednesday at the family residence with President Roosevelt expected to attend. Born June 8 1817 in Canton, she married William McKinney January 25 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley
William McKinley
President McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Roosevelt
McKinley
Ida Saxton
Willan McKinney
Four Legged Chicken Reported At G W Sheer Home
The Thurman Times notes an unusual chick hatched at the home of G W Sheer. The bird, a normal chick, is thriving despite having a pair of legs more than needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Times
G. W. Sheer
Lega
Balloon Flight Dazzles Glenwood Crowd On Holiday
A wide crowd from four to five hundred teams gathered in Glenwood for a holiday event featuring a balloon ascent delayed by wind. The day included games, dancing by the Lewis show band, and a street corner sermon by Rev. L. B. Worcester. The parachute stunt involved a young man from Omaha named Smith, who, tethered to a cannon-like device, leaped and descended after a long rope drop. The balloon finally rose after 6:30 pm and drifted northeast before landing in Fred Slaughter’s barn yard six miles away. Next ascent is planned for June 8 with new features promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Sherm Hill
Greenlee
Lewis Show Band
Opera House
Tabor
Smith
Omaha
New Park
Cheyney
Pas
Soldiers Reunion Planned for Silver City by Local Committee
A Silver City committee led by D. CG. Jackson J. OC. McGrew and Supt. W. M. Moore met at Glenwood Saturday to decide the annual reunion of old soldiers will be held in Silver City. The date will be fixed by Silver City and announced later. Modern methods in eye examinations provide accurate knowledge of sight conditions and remedies through proper glasses at Howe's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. CG. Jackson
Silver City
J. OC. McGrew
Emerson
Supt
W. M. Moore
Glenwood
Howe's Pharmacy
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Convention of Endeavorers
W. M. Pompton
McCormack
W. T. Fisher
Clarinda
Mra
J. M. Spargrove
Essex
C. EB
H. H. Asterback
G. A. Hendrickson
C. J. English
India
Mrs. Moore
Round Table
Mabel Sears
Lizzie Connor
Hamburg
Udith Arbuckle
Villisca
Chas
Reed
Pritchard
Lottie Graham
R. P. Galt
Parragut
Alice Robinson
J. W. Ferner
EF. Leake
Onawa
E, KE. Flint
Creston
A. J. Howe
Mineola Dance
Iowa
Haney Bros
West Liberty Cemetery
20Th Infantry
Martin's Chapel
Waubonsie Cemetery
Estes Cemetery
Rawles Township
Jefferson H
Bth
Town
Blair
William
Veo
Ieee
Frank
16Th Infantry
Lows Hiland
Henry
Pede
Swewes Daoud
6Th Cavalry
Tees Lows Mackey Cemetery
Endicott
Jesse
29Th Infantry
Lowa
Glenwood Cemetery
Burchard
E H
Pane Vyaee
Ohio Cheeseman
Srraee Tinos Clingersmith
John
Towa Carter
Isesree
Towa Crehan
Winnae
Tineis Campbell
Chase
Sever Ohio Carter
George Seen
Raerer Ohio
Dalton
S T Fewile
Ilinois Daniel
Joseph S
60Th
Erree Ohio
Dustin
Deniel
60Th Infantry
Dunn
English
Major WR
Lowa Lows
Hiliott
Geo W
51St Infantry
Sete Glover
25Th Infantry
Pennsylvania Grove
Vaenee
Alfred J Beneenrene
Owas
Irby
15Th Infantry
Lowe
Aeee
Coverre Obio D
108Th Infantry
Lee
3D Cavalry
Lor
Litley
28Th Infantry
Ate
Illinois
Moore
Henry Mweukss
Navates Lows 20Th Infantry
McCluskey
Edward L
10Th Infantry
Srseals
Missouri
Samunel H
Ussa MecAlexander
Moon
Edwin
Morrow
Georges
Lowa Marlow
Teeeee Ee
Nelson
Powell
Jason M Renee
Jone Provost
1St Cavalry
Phipps
Lowr Quigley
Robert
Roger, Samuel
Indiena Smith
Walter B
Pennsylvania
Scott, James
Stone
Franklin Ve
Dwensee
Michigan
Shepardson
W H
Lowa Stranathan
Johnn
Veesay On
Lowa Tyson
Booseeeeeeeesneeees
California
Tryon
J L
Sth Cavalry
Teereee
New York
Valentines
60Th Cavalry
Woodruff
Eliza
Island No. 10
Williams, Wilson
Willett
Runion Sores CO
Clinois Williams
Jovena
Wright
John D
A Rass
Woodward
Jesse N
Co. A
12Th Infantry
Sass Lowa
Brown
Frank Freee Ernre
Baldwin
Thomas
Clark
James H
Fisher
Cable
Kansas
Heaton
F Mshrteee Co
128Th
Indiana
Othe
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