Mills County
News Articles
Jas. Anderson Killed by Rabbit Hunters Rawles Township—One of the saddest accidents it has ever been our duty to chronicle, occurred Monday about noon at the H. H. Laird farm when Jas. Anderson, the proprietor of the saw mill, was accidentally shot by a gun in the hands of John Garver. It seems that while Mr. Anderson was working at the wood pile Mr. Garver was hunting rabbits in the orchard just north of the house, and in shooting at a rabbit he unknowingly directed the gun toward Mr. Anderson. No less than four shot entered his body one of which presumably striking the heart caused his death in about thirty minutes. His body was immediately removed to his home in Malvern. In his death he leaves a wife and step-son, the latter being with him at the time of the accident. While Mr. Anderson has been in our midst but a short time he won the respect of all who knew him as being an honest and upright man and the sympathy of the neighborhood is extended to the family in their bereavement. [Glenwwod Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
Baird H. J. Baird is managing an excursion to Tabor Thursday night to attend an entertainment there. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
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Bittinger L. M. Bittinger came near having a serious accident a few days ago. He splashed some carbolic acid into one of his eyes, but prompt action saved him a badly burned eye. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
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DEFAULTER ATTEMPTS LIFE Glenwood, Iowa, July 8 -- It is reported here that Potter, the defaulting county clerk, has attempted to take his own life in the county jail. A bottle of poison was found upon him when he was arrested in St. Louis. He has been unable to secure anyone to go on his bond, the amount of which has been fixed at $500. The Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, Friday, July 8, 1904
Submitted by Karen Hammer
Ewing & Montgomery Mrs. Ewing and her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Montgomery are both confined to their beds with the gripe. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
Louis Horstmeyer Mrs. Louis Horstmeyer, having sold his farm four miles from Glenwood last fall is preparing to leave for Hazelton, N. Da. He expects to load his car of stock and household goods in a Milwaukee car at Council Bluffs next Monday, and he will leave about Wednesday with his family for that point. He has purchased a quarter section of land there and he may also take a homestead. Mr. H. says he will be four miles east of the Missouri river and that he can buy wood there on the river for $1 per load. The truth is, the high priced land of Iowa is driving thousands of young energetic men out of the state where they can get more and cheaper land. Reason as you will, this is a fact and the said fact should be taken as food for thought. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published February 11, 1909]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
Phil Booth Murder
Many articles about murder
W. W. Mickelwait W. W. Mickelwait, of Glenwood, Iowa, spent several days in this vicinity last week, the guest of I. N. Pershall. They were boys together. While here Mr. Mickelwait purchased 240 acres of land joining Mr. Pershall on the north. He will fence it and stock it with cattle for Mr. Pershall, who has gone in partnership with him, and will have supervision. As Mr. Pershall had a half section of land, this will give him a fine stock farm. Mr. Pershall wants to buy a number of young cows, for which he will pay cash, and parties who have that class of cattle to sell will do well to see him. [Custer County Republic, Broken Bow Nebraska, Thursday Feb. 1, 1900 edition]
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Norton Mrs. H. A. Norton is quite ill at her home near the primary school building. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
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Scott, Smith & Kronsbein There is an annual custom of Dr. J. R. Scott, Jess Smith and August J. Kronsbein to celebrate their birthdays together as they were all born on the 14th of January. This year they were entertained by Mrs. Jess Smith at their home and to say that they had a good time is putting it mildly, as they always do on each recurring like occasion. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
Slotbower Rev. Slotbower is spending this week (being the second) holding some special revival meetings near Farragut. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
Thomas Uncle “Jack” Thomas of Randolph was visiting his son, Harry, Monday. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
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