Pioneers Remembered as Deaths Reach Mills County
Mrs Sophia Stone of Mills County dies at 1 after pneumonia following brother George Patrick’s death. She was step mother to John Y Stone and mother of Wimner Stone and others. Burial at East Liberty. Also obituary of Mrs Minnie Ault Snodgrass of Plattsmouth, age 82, died after two weeks illness. She left husband and seven children. burial in Glenwood beside parents. Additionally James A Troth, linked to The Strange Case, dies at Clarinda State hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Stone
G. Cc. Knight
Malvern
Mills County
George Patrick
East Liberty
John Y. Stone
the Tribune
E. B. Snodgrass
Playsmouth
Snodgrass
Minnie Ault
Mgr
Charles B. Ault
Plattsmouth
James
Charles Ault
Platttsmouth
Frank Sheehan
Collins
Colo
Emma Ault
Glenwood
Wim. Mendenhall
James A. Troth
Tribune
Clarinda
Hillsdale
Worth Saving: Polish Child Life Amid Global Relief Efforts
A damaged fragment discusses a Polish child and the broad relief response. It credits American agencies such as the American Relief Administration, American Red Cross, American Friends Service Committee, and others for aiding Europe’s suffering children, noting preserved dignity despite visible hardship.
Remarkable Guardianship Record and Local Deaths
A Mills county inmate known as Mr. Troth, near 80, has lived in two state hospitals since 1864 with guardian A. S. Sawyers. A Nebraskan death notes Mrs. J. M. Judkins, aunt to locals Clarence Lidgett and Doc Moses, after the family long resided here. Gladys Larene Hildreth, three months old, died at White Cloud. funeral at Malvern cemetery.
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Troth
Mills County
Mt. Pleasant
Glar- Inda
Sawyers
J. M. Judkins
Arnold
Neb
Gladys Larene Hildreth
Gladys Larene Tildreth
Charles Hildreth
White Cloud
Malvern
The Country God Forgot at Rex Theatre
Marshal W Neilan presents a Western drama “The Country God Forgot” billed as a startling, entertaining feature. Tom Santchi, Geo Pawcett, and Mary Charleston star in a thundering production with a preceding comedy, booked for Thursday and Friday at Rex Theatre.
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Marshal W Neilan
Marshal Neilan
Tom Santchi
Geo, Pawcett
Mary Charleston
Rex Theatre
Bazaar and Chicken Pie at Wesley Chapel Church
The Wesley Chapel church north of Hastings hosts a bazaar and chicken pie supper on Friday night December 17. Proceeds fund church activities and an evening of music and readings features a strong church orchestra performing selections between readings. Supper begins at seven and attendees are urged to arrive on time for a memorable evening.
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Wesley Chapel
Hastings
Miss La Devis Birthday Celebration Noted by Schoolmates
On Thursday December, Miss La Devis celebrated her nativity with schoolmates who gathered at the Devis home on upper Juneust street. They held a small party with games and music, followed by refreshments. Miss Bettie Davis assisted in greeting guests including Helen Peele, Hazel Wdmignos, Dai Jones, Birdsong, Maxine Hamilton, Yungi Peele, Pred Baker, Suter Lyon, and Lektoy Woods.
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la Devis
Aee
Devis
Juneust
Genes
Bettie Davis
Helen Peele
Hazel Wdmignos
Dai Jones
Uande Birdsong
Maxine Jtamiltun
Yungi Peele
Pred Baker
Suter Lyon
Lektoy Woods
Max Ianriftun
Burglary at Strahan Hardware Store Reported
Another break in at Strahan occurred Sunday night. Thieves pried open a back door and stole goods valued at more than 15. The next morning an examination revealed the burglary and a depot agent found spark plugs at an early home, exposing the scene of the crime.
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Strahan
Paragrapher’s Test of Love Quips at Women’s Trepidation
A paragrapher questions how a fan proves love by rising to start the fire alongside his partner on a cold morning. Men of Glenwood respond in a garbled rhyme as readers await women’s evidence amid lingering trepidation.
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Glenwood
Baptist Church Cooking Demonstration at Kensington
The Baptist church ladies host a cooking demonstration at Kensington on Tuesday December 14 after noon. A domestic science graduate will present and show culinary techniques. All students will be welcomed.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Kensington
Purse Ave
An Appeal for European Relief and Children in Need
A plea urging American aid to feed and medically aid 1.5 million European children suffering from famine and disease amid war. Urges rapid funding of $10,000,000 for food and medical services, highlights prior aid and calls for nationwide fundraising led by Hoover and allied councils.
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Aree
Europe
Itelete
Well Known Lady Birthday Observed
The home of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Deupree hosted a December 13 birthday dinner for Mother Deupree turning 75. Attendees included relatives and friends from Taber and local couples such as Mr. and Mrs. John Tipton and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lhraway, among others.
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M. T. Deupree
Mother Deupree
John Tipton
John Delalam
Taber
Dear Brother We Don’t Have to Insist on Our Rights
A fragment from the Tribune laments ease of obtaining Whit without fighting for it and critiques persistent voting for convenient tasks. The text references a fur nace keeper and contrasts a sister’s role with ongoing duties, implying social and political tensions.
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Tribune
Note Recitations in Our High School
Friday marked Father’s Day during Go to School Week at Glenwood Schools. Students delivered recitals in the afternoon and the Domestic Science demonstration drew applause. Highlights included stories of King John and the Magna Carta and reflections on algebra and affinities.
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Glenwood
John
Agebra
Lancelot
Archie
Tonnyson
Toasts Highlight Afternoon Gathering and Playful Privilege
The narration describes a delightful finale to the afternoon with toasts from a smistress and remarks from men welcomed by compliments. After the speeches, the men paraded proudly, behaving as if they were kings among equals, amid lighthearted amusement.
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Selah
Marriages In Glenwood Omaha and Emerson Areas
Fred J Wise of Sioux City and Margaret Walsh of Omaha wed in Glenwood at 6 pm on December 11. Hanie Meisinger of Mynard and Mela Meisinger wed December 9 in Glenwood Chamber of Commerce rooms. William Fireoved and Viva McPheron married in Omaha parsonage December 11. Edward Birdsall and Corina McLain united in Corning on December 11. Couples plan homes near Mynard and Emerson, with nearby families in attendance.
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Hanne-Meisinger
Fred Tanne
Mela Meisinger
Mynard
Neb
Glenwood
D. 8. Thompson
Chamber of Commerce
Hattie Royle
Ward Bal
Hanie
William Fireoved
Viva McPheron
M. W
Omaha
Titus Lowe
Lewis Bass
Malvern
Vern Gaston Farm
Hmerson
Corning
Edward Birdsall
Corina McLain
McClelland
Birdsall
Frank McLain
Dinerson Stites Bank
Birds
Indmerson
A Real Christmas Present for the Nation
A Christmas message urges ordinary Americans to give thrift and savings rather than fleeting gifts. The Savings Sequel tins, 25 cent thrift stamps, and Treasury Savings Certificates are promoted to foster lasting habits of financial independence and security for the future.
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Wwe
Chey Carey
Trent
Treasuy
Aimericah
Christus Givins
Band Box Social Delights Glenwood Crowd at Armory
The Glenwood Band under Prof. Schulhof led a Thursday Armory social with near thirty instruments, aided by Pacific Junction players. A colorful charity box auction followed a lively concert as bidders chased boxes, while coffee and sweets fueled the crowd before the event ended with the band’s encore.
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Glenwood
i.Schulhof
Plattsmouth
Pacific Motion
Pacific Junction
Aind
Win
Slezak
Mlimy
Deupree
Miller
Hubbell
Judkins
Tommy
Poultry case docket item from Page County court
The docket lists a civil action involving plaintiff Acmut Lenn against Tillie M Kenn, with subsequent names Lottie Laycock Nellie Dove and Jennie PL Henn (ion Doaykin) appearing as deters or related parties on the Page County court docket.
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Page County Court
Acmut
Lenn
Tillie M. Kenn
Lottie
Laycock
Nellie Dove
Jennie PL
Henn
Ion Doaykin
Os Deters
Rickets and relief efforts across war torn Europe
A Vienna girl recovering from severe rickets shows improvement after surgery at the Americas Convalescent Home, relearning to walk as under-nutrition scars persist. Eight American relief groups including the American Red Cross, Quakers, Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Knights of Columbus, and YMCA join under European Relief Council to fund aid to Europe’s winter hardship.
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Vienna
Americas
Europe
Eoropeam Relief Council
Funda
Amuriway Relief
Hed Cross
American Friends’ Service Committee
Quakers
Federal Counci
Churches of Christ To America
Knights of Columbus
W. CG. A
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Emerson and
Americw
Leesan
Ameneu
Wilder
Laurisar
Ameriong Felief Administration
le Atmerican Red Cross
American Friends' Beller Conpitittee
Audiers
Culnubus
America
Enes
Ameen
de Poankitn IK
Lane
Guaranty Trust Co
New York City
European Relief Council
Merbert Hoover
Franklin
American Realial Administration
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
Uader
Arthur J. Brown
Marstte A
Hed Jones
Mvingetou
Gnighta of Columbia
James A. Parrand
Hairncan Enic
American Keremli’ Service Committee
OW. C. A
Misa Barah S. Lyon
Fea
National Hoard
R. E. Lewis
Mills County Treasurer
Glenwood Band
Rickets
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