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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
3
The week records the deaths of Fred Bushnell in Chicago and burial in Glenwood, with details of his family, occupation, and typhoid complications. Also noted are William Dalton of Ta bor with Lincoln era ties and farming roles, Alva Donner and widow, and Heinrich Wilhelm Nipp of Mineola with military service and immigration history.
The obituary notes the death of a Mineola resident with surviving children F. H. Nipp, Mrs. Emma Graham, Mrs. Julia Flynn, F. F. Nipp, and Mrs. Pauline Bichel, plus his wife. He joined the Union Army on November 8, 1864, served in Company B, 18th Iowa, and marched with Sherman to the sea, mustered out in 1865. He bought a farm near Keog Creek south of Mineola in 1868 and moved to Mineola in 1881.
Pennsylvania endures a severe drought with two months without rain in many areas. Rivers run low, industrial plants suspend operations, and forest fires threaten crops. In Shenandoah water is scarce and sold at four cents per gallon as residents walk miles for supply. Duncannon along the Susquehanna notes the river ten inches below a 1874 benchmark marble, signaling historic low water.
About twenty five delegates from outside Glenwood attended Saturday’s convention aimed at choosing delegates to the state judicial convention in Des Moines. M. Flammant chaired, J. R. Graham acted as secretary. Delegates include H. S. Cheney Emerson L. W. Boehner Maviera B. B. Dean Ernest DeLashmutt Charles Gipe WW H Huffaker T. A. Hougas M. J. Williams RB BE McNonough and Pacific Junction. Nomination of supervisors by districts 1 and 2 was postponed due to Attorney General Byers ruling that nominations require petitions.
Residents of Mills County and Southwest Iowa witnessed a large bright meteor Saturday night around 8. It flashed across the southeastern sky to the northeast and vanished near the western horizon. Observers on the hill at the Institution reported a vivid light with white, red and green tints and no sound, suggesting it came from a considerable distance.
A Glenwood High School football team has been organized with Leon DeBrohan as manager and Posy Staples as captain. Prof Carl Atkinson trains the squad as they debut in a Saturday game at Tabor against their college eleven in brown new suits.
Henderson residents embark on brief trips to Texas Oklahoma Colorado while others visit Denver Tacoma and Council Bluffs. Ed Roberts reports a record 1055 head of sheep unloaded at Henderson. Mrs Plumb plans an indefinite stay in Colorado Springs for health. Henry Thomas farmer dies after a horse kick leaving an estate valued at about £126000. funeral held at Wales Congregational church.
Emerson residents report visitors and relocations including Mrs WA Merritt visiting Red Oak relatives, Miss Grace Sandiland resuming studies, Art Sowers buying a new auto, and Rey Maine family planning a Ray mond Oak move. Local taxes urged, a hospital case of diphtheria, a divorce attempt, injuries, weddings, and staff changes at the Chronicle are noted along with several family trips and property purchases.
Jim Shields renounces the wild west and returns to Council Bluffs with his family from Tampa Idaho. He now runs the barber shop at the union transfer depot and plans to reconnect with old friends. Mrs Maggie Gwathmey bids farewell to Emerson planning to winter with daughter in Arkansas and visit kin in Harrison county before possibly moving elsewhere. Emerson shipments show several cattle and hog loads to the Chicago market, with buyers including Lakin, Patterson, Lundeen, Maynes, and Draheim.
Hastings residents and visitors share Friday and weekend visits across Malvern, Omaha, and surrounding areas. Local families visit kin in Holdrege and Sioux City, while Fray plans and temple events unfold. Community notes include band performance praise, new piano at Miss Lola Boney's home, and rural land purchases near Wayne. Medical and church community updates conclude with Dr Whitnall’s Hot Springs trip and praise for the Soldiers Home.
Judge Wheeler convened district court in Glenwood this morning with no assignments yet. The grand jury organized after dinner and began work. Foreman Paul Haynie and Clerk T L Smouse named. Seven members selected comprise the panel. Names excused include Priest Hastings Kinney Gibson Wilson Peer Strahan.
A Tribune editor attended the Western Iowa Editorial Association meeting in Corneil Bluffs last Friday. Discussions covered type setting machines for country offices with Simplex praised after 18 months in use. Farm interests and ad spending were urged to favor country papers over costly farm papers. Randolph Enterprise’s G C Scheafer was elected president and E A Stevens of Silver City Times was reappointed secretary.
Report from the bedside of James J. Borger, a Glenwood insurance man, whose six week critical illness ends in a cancer of the stomach. His condition has baffled medical skill and all efforts have been made. The family enjoys community sympathy as death looms.
A report from Maryville, Missouri states Rev. Hover, formerly of Malvern's Baptist church, killed himself in Chicago after leaving Malvern two years ago. The report follows Rev. Hoyer's departure and reflects local concern over the tragedy. Mrs. Martha Myers announces a complete fall and winter millinery stock and invites customers to view the new styles. Nebe's advertises shoe prices described as like finding money.
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