Burglars Enter Several Stores in Rainy Night
Thieves forced rear window entries at W. C. Timmons hardware Jamison & Co. and A. B. Walling stores during a heavy downpour. One burglar captured after hiding in a clothing booth. Henry Edwards identified as an accomplice. Only minor cash losses reported. hammer taken from Timmons. Police investigated. preliminary trial not yet scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Timmons
D. G. Jamison & Co
A. B. Walling
W. C. Timmons Hardware
Edwards
Rhoades
Dalton
Home Again and Homeward: An American’s View of Europe
A nostalgic poem contrasts travel in Europe with a longing return to America. The speaker praises London's vigor, Parisian charm, and European sights while affirming a deep affection for the United States and its forward-looking future. The verse cherishes freedom, youth, and homeland pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Absent Voter Law Allows Ballot Affidavit
A late law lets voters absent from home on election day cast ballots after filing an affidavit of inability with the auditor. They must obtain a ballot within 3 to 10 days before election day, and the vote is recorded on election day.
Glenwood High Alumni Banquet Set for May 31 at Armory
The Glenwood high school alumni banquet draws a large crowd Wednesday evening May 31 at the Armory. Exercises begin at 7 P M with tickets available at Mills County National Bank or from Mrs. T Q Records. The program promises value and a strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood High School
Mills County National Bank
T. Q. Records
Addition to Decoration Program Delays May Day Readings
A portion of the Decoration Day program for tomorrow, Tuesday May 50, was omitted in last Thursday's Tribune. At the Armory Miss Amanda Hill will present two readings titled The Hero and On the Other Train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Armory
Amanda Hill
Malvern Beats Treynor Braves in 11 Inning Thriller
At Malvern Fairgrounds the Malvern Invincibles edged Treynor 6 to 5 in 11 innings after a 5-5 tie through nine. Umpire Lang officiated a two hour ten minute game with Barkus and Strohbeln strong on pitching and McCullough Pickens supplying key hits. Memorial exercises followed at the Baptist church with Rev. West presiding and a call extended to W G Messner of Memphis to join the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern Fairgrounds
Treynor Braves
Malvern
Hasy
Heath
A. Strohbelin
Schaubacher
Pickens
McCullough
Metcalf
Deardorff
H. Barkus
Strohbelin
Barkus
McCord
Masters
Williston
White
Lingy
Strohbeln
Lang
Seore
Treynor
Christian Church of
W. GC
Messner
Memphis
Teun
Paroled Hopeful Harry Shepard Seeks Early Freedom
The Tribune reports Harry Shepard, housed at Ana Inosa Reformatory, says he is healthy and holds good parole prospects. He attributes past crimes to bad associates, honors his mother’s influence, and urges a parole board grant to prove his determination to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Harry Shepard
Ana Inosa
Harry
Hary
Malvern
Parole Board
Neighbors Help Plant Ten Acres For Mr Anthony
Neighbors in Center township brought teams and implements to plant ten acres of corn for M. N. Anthony. A midday dinner followed, prepared with help from Mesdames H. Moore Flora Van Orsdel and W. J. VanOrsdel. Anthony, who is alone as his wife is in a hospital, expressed deep gratitude. Other helpers named include W. J. VanOrsdel G. D. Van Orsdel Roy Alley Walter Alley Dyerett Sawyers Ciff Dillehay Roy Blackman and C. H. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Anthony
Center Township
Mr. Anthony
Council Bluffs
G. D. van Orsdel
Roy Alley
Walter Alley
Dyerett Sawyers
Ciff Dillehay
Roy Blackman
C. H. Moore
Heavy Glenwood Storm Drenches Mills County Fields
A late night rainstorm drenched Mills County, with Glenwood hardest hit. The storm began after 9 pm, bringing vivid lightning and rapid rainfall that flooded branches and damaged newly planted corn, possibly requiring replanting. Local measures show two inches on Schappel Zuage gauge, with estimates up to five inches and Tinkle branch recording peak flood levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Glenwood
Tinkle Branch
West Glenwood
Will Wyatt Buys Book Store in Chappell Building
Will Wyatt, the jeweler, has bought the book store in the Chappell building of W. H. Howe and is now in possession. Howe will run a republican newspaper soon to be launched in Sidney. The plant will be in the Esden building basement, in rooms currently used by the Commercial club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wyatt
Chappell
W. H. Howe
Mr. Howe
Sidney
Esden
Commercial Club
Still on the Job: Reporter Questions Railroad Wreck Cause
A reporter among the first at the scene asks a battered claim agent how many were hurt and about the wreck. The agent replies he has heard nothing of a wreck and questions the reporter’s identity, revealing his railroad claim role. The exchange captures confusion at the aftermath.
Byers Mule Case Controversy Letter to Tribune
Dr B F Ward of Glenwood disputes the May 22 Tribune report on the Byers mule case. He argues the shoulder was never out of joint and contends the claim of broken bones at the shoulder is false. He urges graduate veterinarians to reexamine the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Byers
B. F. Ward
Glenwood
Force of Habit Mourning Goods Hint at Missing Wife
A doorwalker jokes with a man who says he has lost his wife. The floorwalker directs him to the third floor third aisle, where a full line of mourning goods awaits, suggesting a humorous misdirection about a search.
What Can't be Cured in a Village Choral Dilemma
A resident quips that the village endures its choral society with resignation, while a visitor imagines the place loves it. The exchange highlights local attitudes toward the community choir as an enduring, perhaps burdensome, feature of village life.
Small pox cases at Henderson prompt quarantines
Small pox spreads from barber Paul Higginson leading to quarantines at the Parks home. Champ Harover and Mrs Dave Owens south of town fall ill as physicians vaccinate many residents. Higginson family to leave quarantine while several area homes remain under watch as community health measures intensify.
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Paul Higginson
Parks
Champ Harover
M. C. Harrover
Dave Owens
Higginson
Charles Tharp
Clarence Storms
Carson
Storms
G. C. Dorr
Ana VanMeter
Arline
Hamburg
Mr. VanMeter
Edwin Writcher
Stennelt
John Fritcher
Mills County Land Deals Report Transactions and Amounts
D K Heinsheimer Co transfers to Albert Heinsheimer in Lyons township and Glenwood parcels. W P Wortman sells part Lot 5 Block 28 Malvern. C H Otis conveys Lots 5 and 6 Block 28 Glenwood. A D Sowers sells parts of Lots 7 9 and 10 Block 5 Henderson. Nancy M Wills sells to R W Astrope in Teer Creek. Mary Louisa Parker sells to J J Wise Jr in Ingraham. L Heinsheimer transfers to Albert Heinsheimer in Glenwood. J W Glynn sells to W W Glynn in Rawles townships. Total sums listed.
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D. K. Heinsheimer Co
Albert Heinsheimer
Gee
Sig
Lyons Township
W. P. Wortman
H. B. Anderson
Malvern
C. H. ‘Otis
J. M. Anthony
Glenwood
A. D. Sowers
C. R. Harbert
Henderson
Nancy M. Wills
R. W. Aistrope
Séy
Teer Creek Township
Mary Louisa Parker
J. J. Wise Jr
Schynely
Ingraham
UD. L. Heinsheimer
J. W. Glynn
W. W. Glynn
Rely
Rawles Town
Alia
Silver City Obscures Tragedy and Community Efforts
Victor Stranathan fell on the opera house steps Friday morning, cutting his head on broken glass and receiving care at Hettinger's store. Mona Graham and Maddocks school pupils closed the term with a two act operetta, praised as creditable. Mrs J R Graham and Ruth Durbin of Malvern attended. An aged South Dakota visitor stranded here received a rail fare contribution from Mayor Pratt to ride to Clarinda where relatives live.
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The
Times
Victor Stranathan
Opera House
Hettinger’s
Mona Graham
Maddocks
J. R. Graham
Ruth Durbin
Malvern
Pratt
Clarinda
South Dakota
Silver City
Mushroom grower begins hard vesting in Glenwood basement
B. K. Windham has started harvesting mushrooms from his Glenwood venture. He uses part of his home's basement for propagation, noting cold weather delayed the season and fewer rootlets formed. Windham reports a local market for his mushrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Windham
Mr. Windham
Glenwood
Careful Conduct Requested at Cemetery Decoration Exercises
Be careful at the cemetery during Decoration Day events. The note warns attendees to tread lightly to avoid stepping on graves, citing earlier complaints. It urges greater care this year to protect gravesites.
Home Is Where the Goggles Are in Griggs Tale
A brief, garbled item quotes Griggs noting the Wheelers sold their home to buy a car. The snippet hints at a regional quip or anecdote with playful language and altered spelling, reflecting a humorous or dialect piece from a historical edition.
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Griggs
Chain on wheel causes upset near Glenwood
A four person party en route from Omaha escaped serious harm when their Ford runabout flipped near the R. C. Mayberry home north of Glenwood. Occupants Mrs. Kyle Pace, Mr. Pace, Mrs. Frank Beeson, and Mr. Beeson were scratched. one woman injured a shoulder. The car suffered minor damage yet continued on. The Pace driver was Kyle Pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
R. C. Mayberry
Glenwood
Kyle Pace
Norwich
Iowa
Frank Beeson
Anderson
Pace
Mayberry
Funeral rites for John W Glynn of East Bawles
John W Glynn born in 1845 in Ireland died May 27 1916 at his Malvern Iowa home. Funeral Monday May 22 conducted by Rev Fischer of Tabor with male quartet music. Banks of Tabor closed for the hour. Survived by wife Betsey King son Walter W three brothers and many relatives. He was a member of Episcopal Church and Malvern IOOF lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Glynn
East Bawles
Fischer
Tabor
County Carlow
Ireland
America
New York State
Iowa
Betsey King
Carlos and
Betsey West
Walter W
Episcopal Church
Malvern
Glynn
Emerson to Honor Soldier Dead on Decoration Day
Decoration Day events in Emerson observe May 30 with a 1 PM assembling at Woodman Hall by W. 2B C and veterans, marching to Town Hall for 2 PM services. Program includes music by ia High School Chorus, prayers, readings, solos by Mrs. Ira Cheney and Miss Carrie Kuter, and a joint flag and flower placement at graves. Conveyances will transport attendees to the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Town Hall
Native Land
Ia High School
Seabright
Ira Cheney Readling
Cameron Scott
Rev
Wilkins
Carrie Kuter
Aurora
America
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Paris
Venice
Rome
Versailles
Henry van Dyke
Baptist Church
R. B. West
Presbyterian Church
Preyer
Teyv
C. Mesner
M. A. Gable
L. A. Talbott
Galloway
Anamosa
Rose Phimb
Hastings
Tritz Clark
Martin Clark
Bart Smith
Bernice
Red Oak
Perkins
Jesse Loving
Ellwyn
Macedonia
Mara Gray Wilson
Nevada
Mallie Douglas
Walnut
Neilie Noe
Mro
Walter Sowers
Pauline
John Rainbow
Woodbine
Melya Byers
Miss Byers
Oscar Braden
Mesdames Wn. Workman
Ss. M. Woods
Ellen Younter
Dundee
Neb
Will Cooper
Lulu Strader
Miss Strader
Celsea
Schoct
W. 8. Cooper
Maude Cain
Frank Spiker
Griswold
C. S. Swaney
A. O. Harney
Jlarlan
E Hereford
Mr. Swaney
Herbert Buck
Boilarover
Fred Henderson
Kansas City
CG. A. Wight
WiHott
A. Q. Harney
Maxine
A. J. Huntsman
Stella Smith
Vivian Smith
Ames
Ruth Goodrich
Massena
Recorder’s
Emerson
Tribune
Cherud
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