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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
1
If you want the right overcoat for your uses the one most becoming to you most suitable for your purposes let us show it to you. Or overcoats are the fitting overcoats. Theyre right in style and in the making they fit your body and your station and as we sell them the prices fit your pocket. You cant make a mistake in wearing these clothes. We guarantee you absolute satisfaction with these goods.
The Mills County returns show a Republican majority of about 650 votes, the largest in county history. EB. J. Burkett was reelected in the first district, and five of six state congressmen may be Republican while New York leaned close and Odell’s election is claimed by Republicans. Democrats note no hopeful gains and praise voter duty despite results.
Township ballots list candidates for Justices of the Peace FG Day Cohen Tolles Byers Yor, Constables Geo McMillen, fates ALLE! Waiting Trustees Wayne Choate Mayberry, Clerk Fus Pleming L Smouse.
Mrs O H Marsh and Mrs Chas Sharpe hosted a ghostly party with Gen Hilarity in command. An aquatic apple-dive contest tested guests as they faced water to bite and lift apples. A wierd Halloween gathering at the Kestler home, led by the Mysterious Thirteen, greeted guests at a sheeted entrance.
The county remains firmly in Republican hands with Gen Prosperity noted as supportive of the party. Only Democrat F. H. Plumer retains a pleasant posture, winning second district supervisor by 84 votes for a total GOP majority of 44. Nationwide, Republicans likely hold Congress while Democrats gain some ground. In Nebraska, race outcomes hint at a close contest for governor.
Five hundred cords of wood offered at $1.75 per cord in five cord lots. Also corn crab poles or fence posts advertised. For details call Geo Hood at the farm. plus old papers and four large bundles available at the Poribune office.
Mrs Theo W Ivory hosted a pleasant Tuesday afternoon social with a game called Hidden Apples where guests named apple varieties. Mrs M J Williams won by guessing twenty five of thirty names. Also a Royal Neighbors of America gathering featured an old fashioned taffy pull, songs, recitations, and gramophone music. A Strahan teachers meeting for White Cloud and Deer Creek townships was announced for Friday and Saturday with social entertainment and educational talks by Prof Moore and Ben J Wing.
Dr J M Donelan showcases a Des Moines built portable X ray machine with latest improvements. The unit operates by hand wheel with power attachments and aids locating foreign substances in anatomy and treating skin diseases including epithelioma. The doctor calls it one of the finest in this part of Iowa and a valuable addition to his already equipped office.
The Judge hotel at Emerson under a mortgage of about six thousand dollars held by B D Reasoner will be sold November 28. Built by the late Judge Tubbs and later traded by Will Tubbs, the property never paid on the investment but now operates under manager J B Moore as assignee with a steady trade.
Sheriff Morgan advertises the sale of 240 acres in section 33 72 42 to satisfy a Mills County circuit court judgment secured by Charles Vapereau against Chester Holcomb. The sale is set for 9 o clock on November 10 at the west door of the courthouse, to the highest bidder.
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