Des Moines Wedding Ends in Chain Prank Fallout
Charles Carson, a Mills County groom and brother of Glenwood State Bank cashier B. L. Garson, wed Amber I. Mason in Des Moines. The ceremony ended in chaos when Carson struck his brother-in-law Herman Malm with a log chain, causing a head wound. Malm was treated and Carter and Mason are now at home on a farm north of Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carson
Témerson
B. L. Garson
Glenwood State Bank
Des Moines
Amber I. Mason
Emerson
Herman Malm
Malm
Soldiers march through Mills County toward Red Oak
About two hundred United States soldiers from Fort Crook crossed Mills County last week en route to Red Oak. They traveled with several supply wagons, camped at Mineola Friday night and in Malvern until Monday, then continued to Red Oak. The march aimed to give the troops some biking exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fort Crook
Mills County
Red Oak
Mineola
Malvern
Malvern Fair Grounds
Sam
Sugar shipment to Glenwood Institution totals 40,000 pounds
Steward Ed Cook reports 400 sacks of sugar from Des Moines wholesale house arriving at Glenwood Institution to last about six months. The sugar stockpile weighs 40,000 pounds in hundred pound sacks, intended to keep residents alert and content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Institution Sweet
Steward Ed Cook
Des Moines
Sun Hatched Eggs In Seed Box Of Planter
A Madison county farmer found a hen laying eggs in the seed box of a corn planter near his barn. He closed the lid to protect them from the sun and forgot. Later he heard a noise and discovered all the eggs had hatched from sun warmth.
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Madison County
New Cook Book for Glenwood Methodist Ladies
The Glenwood Methodist Ladies plan a new larger edition after selling out the old. They expect it to be out by December 1 and ask for notices of mistakes. County friends are invited to submit their choicest receipts for the new book to committee members Mrs. Etta Stranathan Mrs. Frank J. Wallace and Mrs. James W. Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Methodist
Etta Stranathan
Frank J. Wallace
James W. Carter
Saved His Boy's Life With Foley's Orino Laxative
A Wisconsin parent recalls a three year old boy severely constipated with high fever. Two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative were given and by next morning the fever had vanished and the child was described as well. A. Wolkush of Casimer and A. J. Howe of Glenwood are cited as endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. Wolkush
Casimer
Wis
A. J. Howe
Glenwood
58 New Telephones Added in Iowa Region North of Glenwood
The Iowa telephone company expanded with 58 new subscribers as crews laid 17 miles of line at a total cost of 2000 dollars. Names list the new users across sections 60 70 80 90 and 109, including families and individuals such as Geo Stille Jao Schmidt and W Scott. The effort used high quality materials in a significant regional extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Telephone Companny
Glenwood
Geo Stille
Jao Schmidt
W Scott
J M Schimidt
L.A Kmerine
W C Lohse
J I Stille
W Stille
Henry Timmerman
A Seitz
John Seitz
J G Wilcox
Ernest Richabaugh
Ed Saar
F C Iodges
G B Tisher
Geo Spencer
Geo Nates
L F Johnson
W I Krecklow
J T Croson
A M White
J C Kates
Chas Plumer
Frank Logan
S F Rime
H M Paradise
A M McCluskey
G W Jones
E G Boyce
Geo Pitsenberger
J M Bennett
R L Boyce
J D Boyce
EJ Coleman
Geo Brower
Mrs Lillie Endicott
G F Ostrander
C W Edwards
M J Williams
E I Goodrich
John M James
Salem Curtis
Warl Goodrich
Ed Bachman
J M Henderson
TW Doran
Thos L
Smause
Wilbur Brower
F Overnham
A Mintle
A Brower
Julia Warren
Frank Raine
G F Reasoner
TR P Butcher
J Fh Cattron
It Buttington
Death of Charles Redman in Nebraska train accident
Charles Redman, 30, formerly of Henderson and now running a barber shop in St. Edward Nebraska, was killed last Friday in O Neill Nebraska while attempting to register in a land drawing. He fell from the engine pilot and was run over by the train as it entered O Neill. He was a son of Squire Redman and brother of Del Redman, once in Hancock and linked to several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Redman
Henderson
O’ Neill, Neb
Squire Redman
del Redman
Hancock
Glenwood
Facitic
Junction
St. Edward Neb
Redman
O'Neill
Noah's Good Record For Glenwood Pitcher Noah
Charles Noah, Glenwood pitcher who began the season with Omaha in the Western league and was farmed out to New Sharon, Penn, finished with the best pitching average in the New Sharon team, winning 12 of 18 decisions. Omaha would likely have kept him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noah
Glenwood
Omaha
New Sharon
Penn
Noah
Watch that Strikes The Shenandoah Sentinel
Frank Auschnitz demonstrates a beauty watch with three tiny bells that chime the hours and quarters in musical notes. The device can be slipped under a pillow to gauge snoring rate, and it sells for $350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shenandoah Sentinel
Frank Auschnitz
Genung to Speak at South Omaha Rally Tonight
L T Genung heads to South Omaha for a large Democratic rally backing Congressman Hitchcock and Senator Bryan ally Lou will present arguments to energize voters. He is expected to meet Governor Hughes and address local supporters in a lively evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifon
L.T. Genung
South Omaha
Hitchcock
Lou
Bryan
Hughes
Jail Empty After Sheriff Moves Prisoners
Sheriff Linville emptied Glenwood's Hotel de Linville on Saturday taking Charles Biddle to Mort Madison for a year’s term for stealing George Peck's team. The jail then stood empty and Linville returned Sunday afternoon.
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Hotel de Linville
Glenwood
Sheriff Linville
Mort
Madison
Charles Biddle
George Peck
Mr. Linville
Fire destroys Wyant restaurant and harness shop at Randolph
Early Wednesday morning a blaze swept through Randolph destroying the Wyant restaurant and the Ferrel and Ferrel harness shop. Loss is estimated at 3700 dollars with 2700 dollars insured. Fire origin traced to the restaurant, cause still unknown. Martha Myers advertises huts for sale at the same old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire
Randolph
Wyant
Ferrel & Ferrel
Martha Myers
NAMES MUST GO ON BALLOT FOR MILLS COUNTY SUPERVISORS
Clerk I H Davis reports a court decision directing the placement of F H Nipp and J D Robbins on the official ballots for Mills County supervisor race. Judge Wheeler rules for complainants, nullifying the board’s districting action for this year while not ruling on the redistricting legality. Winners in the primary, J B Brandt and I AR Nipp, and Henry Maxwell with J D Robbins, are named to succeed current supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Davis
Mills County
F. H. Nipp
J. D. Robbins
Rgan
Wheeler
J. B. Brandt
I. AR. Nipp
Mr. Brandt
Henry Maxwell
James Greig
J. DB. Robbins
I. TI. Nipp
J. K. Brandt
Robbins
Maxwell
Brandt
Nipp
Glenwood
East End
Mills County supervisor districts in doubt ahead of election
Judge Wheeler reviews whether Mills County supervisors should be elected by district or at large after the county board redistricted the county. The primary issues center on timing, legality, and nominations affected by the redistricting as the ballots near.
Glenwood Defeats Sidney In 11 0 Football Victory
Glenwood high school overwhelmed Sidney last Saturday with an 11 to 0 win. Glenwood dominated play, advancing the ball chiefly in Sidney territory. Standouts included Leon DeBrohan. Posey Staples and the Bogart brothers, while Lawrence and Logart contributed notable plays.
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Glenwood
Sidney
Leon DeBrohan
Bogart Brothers
Posey Staples
Bogart
Lawrence
Wayne Logart
Association Pays Reward For Mills County Horse Thief
The Mills County Horse Thief Association met at the Spelman school house in West Oak last week and awarded its $25 bounty for the capture of horse thieves caught three months ago and jailed in Glenwood. Captors O Meade Bernard Brandt and Fred Spelman received the prize shares. the two latter are association members and returned their portions. Meade, a longtime West Oak resident, is invited to join.
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Mills County Horse Thief Association
Spelman School House
West Oak
Glenwood
Nr. O. Meade
Bernard Brandt
Fred Spelman
Meade
West Oal
Clyde Stuffington Recovers From Foot Injury At Hospital
A Council Bluffs hospital reports Clyde Stuffington, the young man shot in the foot last week, is improving. Doctors say the danger of lockjaw has passed and the foot will soon be fit for dancing, though amputation was feared previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs Hospital
Clyde Stuffington
Clyde
Keith Williams Sent To Mt Pleasant Insane Hospital
W A Davis K B Woodruff and Dr N B E Hester visited the Institution to decide the case of 16 year old Keith Williams of Burlington. They ruled she should be at an insane hospital and ordered her taken to Mt Pleasant with Dr Schier and Miss Kinney accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erk W. A. Davis
K. B. Woodruff
N. BE. L. Hester
Keith Williams
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Schier
Miss Kinney
Irriday
Criswell Case Seeks New Trial In State v Charles Criswell
Judge Wheeler to hear arguments on a motion for a new trial in the State versus Charles Criswell. Jury found him guilty of seduction last week, a crime with penitentiary possibilities. If denied, the case may go to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Glenwood
Charles Criswell
Supreme Court
Reverend Franklin weds Mrs Waddell in Des Moines area
In Tacoma Washington word arrives of the marriage of Reverend D C Franklin formerly presiding elder in the Council Wrails district and noted southwest Iowa Methodist preacher to Mrs M C Waddell widow of a former Des Moines conference minister. Franklin now presiding elder in the Tacoma district.
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Word Romes
Tacoma
Wash
D. C. Franklin
Council Wrails
Iowa
M. C. Waddell
Des Moines
Rev. Wranklin
Local Notes on Travel and Coon Hunting Report
Arleigh Hacrett returns from Minnesota where he was working. Barton Bradley and Hacrett travel to register in the Rosebud land drawing. Coon hunters boast a seven catch record over ten days and nights. Mrs Margaret Peer and Essie Peer visit from Denville to see her son Charles Peer. A playful motto urges caution with a dubious ad ending on Broadway.
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Arleigh Hacrett
Minnesota
Barton Bradley
Rosebud
Margaret Peer
Denville
New Jersey
Charles Peer
Essie
Bryan to Speak at Plattsmouth Before Mills County Rally
J. Bryan arrives in Plattsmouth Thursday evening at 7 30 for a speech likely the best chance for Mills county residents to hear him. He will not campaign in the county again. Plattsmouth plans a large demonstration. Agent Jungquist offers a special coach from Pacific Junction Thursday at 6 40 if at least fifty tickets sell, returning on a regular train at 9 25 arriving at the Junction at 10. The round trip is 50 cents.
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J. Bryan
Plattsmouth
Mills County
Jungquist
Pacific Junction
Bryan
Glenwood
Jungquisten
Ready Addition To Court House Nears Use
Finishing touches focus on the woodwork in two upper rooms while lower vaults await records for a few weeks. Brick and cement drying is timed before vault use. Stone trimming and water tables are being replaced and retouched as painting and penciling proceed to give the building a neat substantial appearance.
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Court House
Death of California Doctor Pearl Matthews
Word comes from California of the death from tuberculosis of Dr Pearl Matthews, a daughter of Mrs Julia Matthews of Tabor. She was a bright and promising young woman and her profession was that of a physician and surgical nurse. Her death occurred on Thursday night. The remains are expected to arrive about the middle of this week for burial at Pabor.
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California
Pearl Matthews
Julia Matthews
Tabor
Pabor
Pullman Offers Premium for Best Ear of Corn
Pullman of Sidney county offers a Duro Jersey gift valued at no less than 50 dollars for the best single ear of corn grown in the county. The prize aims to boost county leadership in corn and livestock improvements and must place in the Southern Iowa National Corn Exposition in Omaha from December 10 to 19, 1908. Pullman’s herd, started in 1901, includes some of America’s finest boars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Fremont County
George P. Pullman
Iowa
Omaha
America
Her First False Step at Glenwood Opera House
E. J. Carpenter presents Her First False Step at the Glenwood opera house on Thursday evening October 15. The tale is described as a pathetic, consistent story with exciting scenes and ample comedy. The production is mounted on an elaborate scale, notably in the second act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Carpenter
Glenwood Opera House
Ana Hee
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Charles Redman
Genung
Jane
Tribune
Frank Plumer
A.J. Chantry
Criswell
Rev. Franklin
Strahan
Bea
Pullman
Opera
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