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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
4
The notice lists multiple mail routes with bound directions and times, many garbled. It notes No 15 receives no mail and provides lobby hours and box access windows, including inconsistent digits and typos across entries.
Three miners union leaders Charles Ff Moyer William D Haywood and George A Pettibone face murder trials linked to ex governor Steunen berg’s 1905 assassination in Caldwell. The case spurs debate over extradition jury venues and Roosevelt’s comments drawing public scrutiny and protests from the defendants’ supporters. The Tribune pledges to report major developments.
Hastings residents report a cut hand from an ax, illnesses and recoveries, piano purchases, and social visits. Charting warps: Typhoid threats, new blacksmith WD Clark arrival, and friends from Creston Malvern and Alliance. Local travel lists note visits to Denver and Strahan.
SILVER CITY for G M Agan was looking after business at Logan Monday. Fred Schaak returned from his trip to Canada Saturday. Remington and Russell Jackson of Omaha spent Sunday in Silver City. A L Ingram of Treynor and A A Warner of Chicago were here Monday. Chas and C A Bonner of Remington left for home Monday after a week's visit with A P Reeve, Plory Coburn of Council Bluffs spent Sunday at home, Geo T Rew and Wm Burgoin shipped several car loads of cattle to Chicago Saturday, J Wankirk and Billy Williams going through with the stock, A. P Reeve left Monday for Illinois for a visit of about ten days. Memorial services were held at the Baptist church Sunday morning and were attended by a large congregation. A very appropriate sermon was deliv ered by Rev W G Cooper. Joseph and John Casson returned Monday from a trip to Colorado on a land seeking trip. Several points were visited and John purchased 80 acres not far from Wellington. The graduation exercises of the Silver City high school were held an the opera house Friday evening, and were witnessed by a crowded house. Many friends of the graduates from out of town were present. The class consisted of Misses Della Hammond s, Barbara Agan, Mabel Swartz, Maude Plumer, Mae Swartz and Clark Reeve. The orations showed originality of thought, thorough preparation and were delivered in a highly creditable manner.
A new Sunday school was organized at the Gowen school house with 27 present at the first meeting and an invitation extended to all to join. Gowen recently started his saw mill on John Logan farm. George Jones brought the biggest log so far. Harry Bennett starts a chicken-growing venture, with friends hoping for success unlike past hair growth efforts on his bald head.
Mills County notice requests readers to inform their attorneys or publication officers that legal notices in probate and district court matters should be published in the Tribune. The request aims to consolidate notices and better serve readers with timely estate settlements and related filings.
Dr Craig escorted Wales patients to Omaha hospital on Monday while Mrs W D Craig and Virginia visit relatives in Illinois. Han cock residents Mr and Mrs Del Redman attended Saturday commencement. Chas Swaney returned from Chicago. Mabel and Ada Turner from Welcott visited. Fifteen youths held a surprise party for Pearl Woods. receipts neared 78 dollars at the ceremony. The new Methodist church was crowded as many were turned away. In town, boys outnumbered girls two to one in the high school class, six to three. The commencement Saturday night was a brilliant success featuring May Morris Agnes Hockenberry Silva Maxwell Harry Paul Leonard Harbert George Houser Dallas McGrew Clifford Plumb Gwynne Harover.
The Creston Advertiser-Gazette reports sharp rail timetable revisions effective Sunday June 9. Passenger No 13 may be removed and No 1’s timing altered significantly. No 16 fast mail could be discontinued with duties reassigned to Nos 8 and 4. No 15 removal is unlikely.
Sheridan repeatedly dodged money troubles while wandering. He met a tailor on horseback and, unable to evade, praised the horse to prompt a ride display. The tailor demonstrated trotting prowess, and Sheridan chose to walk away down a different path.
A city youth wrote an old man claiming to be “playin’ of the devil and a-doin’ of nuthin’.” The old man replies that devilry requires action, noting the devil is busy six days a week and never sleeps in church on Sunday, urging industry over idleness.
The two largest counties in the United States are Custer County Montana and San Bernardino County California. Each spans just over 280,000 square miles, large enough to fit Massachusetts Rhode Island Delaware and New Jersey within their boundaries.
Report of the Condition of the Mills County National Bank at Glenwood Iowa as of May 20 1907 with resources totaling 987 218 04 including loans and discounts reserves deposits and notes of other banks. The report lists capital surplus profits and liabilities with signatures of the cashier notary public and bank directors affirming accuracy.
Cobette Kessle, a fifteen year old from Muscatine high school, leapt from the Muscatine high bridge after an argument with her sweetheart and drowned. She paid the toll collector, climbed the railing, and dropped sixty feet into the Mississippi. The victim was the daughter of a button factory worker who recently sold a patent for $100000. In Iowa City, Elmer Pratt killed neighbor William Connell after a long family quarrel. Pratt surrendered, claiming to defend his home. Connell died from a shotgun wound. Trial slated for September. A referendum petition to enforce Sunday observance law filed in Pierre with over 4000 names. quail protection petition expected soon.
A Paris firm binds a five part set of fine art plates titled Les Femmes de Versailles priced at $1,000 net. Each part contains ten plates printed in exact colors matching the originals, offering a costly commemorative edition.
A fragmentary passage features a stranger comforting a boy after an old man falls, with quips about a grandpa and a train of cats. The text shows era language and playful dialogue, reflecting humor and social mood in a Catholic publication.
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