Junction Schools Graduation Ceremony Preview
Two local graduates Miss Blanche Marrin and Ernest Barker will receive diplomas at a ceremony under a tent south of the bank corner next Monday evening June 2. The program includes a class motto Quality Not Quantity and a white rose as the class flower with piano solos vocal numbers and a diploma presentation by Prof Evans.
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Blanche Marrin
Ernest Barker
Pacific Junction
Mountain Wall
K. of P. Hall
W. A. Bonar
Council Bluffs
Claude Anderson
Ladies Mission
George Adams
Harry Snyder
Omaha
R. D. Shotwell
Los Angeles
California
August Anderson
Burlington
Folsom
Charles F. Davis
Newt Russell
Thos. Livengood
John Arnold
Bank Corner
Rev. Bonar
M. E. Church
Emil V. Nelson
Kansas
Prof. Evans
Franklin Record
Blanch Marrin
Helen Record
Caleb Fisher
Weed law requires Mills County residents to cut listed weeds
The weed law mandates property owners and tenants comply, with a July 15 to August 15 cutting window for noxious plants including quack grass, Canada thistle, cocklebur, wild mustard, and others. Township or road officers failing to enforce face misdemeanor charges and fines up to $100.
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Mills County
Heinsheimers to Leave Glenwood for Sioux City Store
Albert Heinsheimer announces plans to close Glenwood arrangements and open a large new furniture store in Sioux City with Lester Heinsheimer and another nephew, both experienced in the business. Albert will not be active daily but will move to Sioux City to assist as needed. the family expresses regret at leaving Glenwood and notes he will visit frequently.
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Albert Heinsheimer
Sioux City
Lester Heinsheimer
Albert
Glenwood
Glenwood Plans Fourth of July Celebration
Commercial club members met last Monday and decided to stage a Glenwood Fourth of July celebration. A finance committee under President Day is soliciting funds to fund a wide program. The city will host amusements, two ball games, races, and other events with Old Glory flying and cannons firing for thousands of visitors.
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Glenwood
District Court to Convene Monday in Glenwood
Judge Thornell will take up court in Glenwood next Monday June 2 continuing the April term. Matters left over from this term will be addressed with probate cases predominating.
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Thornell
Glenwood
Mrs Henry Sage dies at Hillsdale Iowa after long illness
Nancy A Gardner born Indiana July 30 1860 died May 25 1913 at home Hillsdale Iowa. She married Henry Sage August 9 1883. No children. She joined United Brethren church at eighteen and later M E church. Survived by husband and three brothers. Funeral at Sage home Tuesday at 1 PM conducted by Rev Mintle Glenwood. Interment Hillsdale cemetery. Sage thanks friends for kindness. Tribune for neat printing.
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Nancy A. Gardner
Indiana
Hillsdale
Iowa
Henry Sage
Sage
Mintle
Glenwood
Platteville Farmers Extend Levee to Guard Lands
Farmers in northern Platteville are extending and improving a levee to shield their lands from spring high waters. Work begins at the Keyser land and proceeds east, potentially linking with the railroad side track grade or the old levee. They may secure earth from the railroad, enabling a riprap protected levee and easier water management. A farmer fund backs the project, seeking railroad cooperation on crossing rights and earth access.
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Platteville
Keyser
K. C
Glenwood
Golden Wedding Celebrate T B Robinsons at Pacific Junction
Mr and Mrs T B Robinson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home in Pacific Junction on May 25 1913. They wed in Halbeach England on May 26 1863 and have ten children seven living, twenty two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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T.B. Robinson
Pacific Junction
Halbeach
England
Ed Mendenhall
Frank Swearinger
Omaha
Nebraska
John Shannon
John Robinson
Council Bluffs
Wm. Robinson
Carthage
South Dakota
Sam McCandless
Ladysmith
Wisconsin
John Miller
Douglas
Arizona
Hannah Groom
Council Blufts
Robinson
Council Blufffs
W. L. Evans
Florence Patterson
Philip Beeshart
Dixon, Nebraska
E. L. Baldwin
J. H. Hall
Nettie McCandless
Whiting
Iowa
Trout Yard
Mrs. Robinson
Beer Seized at Ottumwa Under Webb-Kenyon Law
Sixty seven barrels of beer bound for several Ottumwa consignors were seized last night by Sheriff Knox and deputies at the Rock Island road freight house. The balance had been delivered before arrival. The sheriff warned the beer will be destroyed if not claimed within ten days. Ottumwa express offices and railroads refused further liquor shipments, rebilling to consignors.
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Ottumwa
Knox
Rock Island Road
Webb-Kenyon
Ottumwa Express
Consignors
Pioneer Henderson sage Joel Woods dies at home
Mills County mourns as Joel Woods age 93 dies Sunday May 25 in Henderson after a long illness of arteriosclerosis. born March 10 1832 in Armstrong County Pennsylvania he fought with the 78th Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War and later moved to Iowa in 1873 becoming a leading local citizen. He married Sarah Burford in 1867 and leaves three children Emily Walter Alberta and Jessie plus a devoted wife and several siblings. funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Davis with Henderson cemetery interment.
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Joel Woods
Mills County
Henderson
Armstrong County
Pennsylvania
78Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Methodist Church
Sarah Margaret Burford
East Brady
Walter B
Harlan
Alberta W. Maley
Scotts Bluff
Oregon
Jessie W. Rawles
Iowa
Henderson Lodge
Mr. Davis
Henderson Cemetery
Hillsdale School Closes After Fine Student Show
The Hillsdale school presented a neat program at the school house last evening. Miss Emma Zach of Riverton Iowa trained the students well as each number was well rendered.
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Hillsdale
Emma Zach
Riverton
Iowa
Dread Disease Dodges Iowa Town Seal of Health Hope
Dr Sumner reports no infantile paralysis in the town this season while confirming his reelection as secretary of the state board of health. He notes the season’s status and ongoing vigilance against the disease.
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Iowa
Sumner
State Board of Health
State Reports Scattered Smallpox and Typhoid Cases
The report notes scattered cases of smallpox and some typhoid fever in the state. It suggests the wet season may reduce infantile paralysis this year, as there has been no dust to carry the germs.
Des Moines bankers elect Heinsheimer president
Millis County bankers who attended the Des Moines convention returned home. BD L. Heinsheimer was elected president, as predicted by the Monday Tribune. Heinsheimer has wide banking experience, enjoys all phases of the work, and now has time to devote to the duties of the office.
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Millis County
Des Moines
BD L. Heinsheimer
Heinsheimer
Statewide property assessment levels set for tax equalization
Reports to the secretary of state show county land assessments range 17 to 60 percent of sale prices with Mills County at 44 percent for farm lands and town lots. The state executive council will meet in Des Moines on June 14 to adjust and equalize assessments. A movement seeks assessments at actual values and penalties for evasion.
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Secretary of State
Mills County
Des Moines
Day Service Aims for Continuous Electric Supply in Glenwood
Joseph Bortenlanger of the electric light plant spoke to the Glenwood Commercial club last Monday evening about advancing continuous service. He said the company plans to connect Glenwood with eastern county towns to gain patronage and justify the project. Delays followed the Carson plant fire and floods that swept away two miles of poles along the Nishni. Improvements at the Glenwood power plant are expected by October, with talks of a city water pumping contract to boost business and efficiency for the city’s service.
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Joseph Bortenlanger
Electric Light
Glenwood
Proposals for Erection of a Schoolhouse in Mills County
Notice announces bids for building a schoolhouse in Independence District Him Grove Lyons township Mills County Iowa. Bids due June 14 1913 at 1 PM with $500 certified check. Plans and specs on file May 20 1913 with County Superintendent and secretary who dated the notice May 22 1913.
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Him Grove
Lyons Township
Mills’ County
Iowa
W.bf
Dean
Swat the Fly Hussle Grows as Swats Pay Off Later
The fly swatting business expands with growing demand and high potential rewards. Prospects urge quick action and equipment to capitalize on current activity and future earnings.
Teachers Leave Glenwood After School Closure
Non resident teachers depart Glenwood as the schools close. Supt Nielsen heads to Crab Orchard Nebraska to tend to farm work with summer visits to Glenwood. Principal Florence Williamson returns to Cedarville Ohio with Dunn. Grace McDonough attends Cedar Falls summer school. Others head to Hastings Hesman Hesman Nebraska Red Oak Eriv Pennsylvania Anselmo Udell Red Oak Omaha and Emerson for summer plans.
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Glenwood
Supt
Nielsen
Crab Orchard
Nebraska
Florence Williamson
Cedarville
Ohio
Dunn
Eriv
Pennsylvania
Grace McDonough
Hastings
Cedar Falls
Five Years Ago in Mills County Tribune Highlights
Looking backward at Tribune files recalls dozens of local events. Floods, tornadoes, and a Keg Creek drowning mark a dramatic May night. Glenwood residents endure damage and a storm extra. Schools report record or near record graduations. plays and weddings dot the year, with notable sales, travel, and civic notices.
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Glenwood
Charles Shepard
Malvern
Tabor
Thurman
Qcharles Leach
Vine Street
Court House
Tribune
Mills County
Pacific Junction
Fred W. Kelley
Miss Nelle
Wilkins
Omaha
the Tribune
Butler
U. S. Army
Glenwood Military Company
A. J. Wearin
Hig Big Ranch
Nebraska
Genung Ranch
Electric R. R
Pubor
Rockfort
Missouri
Council Bluffs
Mills
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Junction Schools
Blanche Martin
Pacific Junction School
Claude Anderson Tayocathon
Bonar Voval
Emil Nelson
R. Grant
Evans
Wecesese Ee WD
Mendenhall Henedletion
Bonar
Ruth Lee
J. B. Anderson
Wesley DeLashmutt
Bear Barfied
Charles Kroon
Javery
J. R
Miss Schneider
Leonard Fletcher
Frank Smith
Dr. Bacon
Heinsheimers
Mrs. Henry Sage
The
Pony Creek
Timmy
Glenwood High School
Oral Smith
Henry A. Schroeder
Dorothy Murphy
Robert Lawson
Cg.davidson
Lilian
Europe
Pacifific Junction
Wilbur Bickford
Bert Dunn
Emerson
G. H. White
H. L. Summers
T. A. Hougas
R. W. McMullen
Red Oak
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