Sudden disappearance of local farmer near Manley
Au gust Parkening of the L H Critchfield farm between Manley and Weeping Water vanished after boarding a Omaha train Tuesday morning. He took $127 in cash and left behind horses and farming gear, prompting police and the Danish Brotherhood of Omaha to search. Mrs Critchfield, ill with rheumatism, awaits news as friends urge any trace of his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkening
L. H Critchfield Place
Manley
Weeping Water
Omaha
L. H. Critchfield
Death of EightYearOld Reynald Hackenberg
Last evening the Hackenberg family learned of the death of their eight year old son Reynald after a long illness with spinal trouble. Funeral services will be at the Christian church tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev. H D Thomas, with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends and church members are invited.
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Samuel C. Hackenberg
Reynald
Christian Church
H. D. Thomas
Oak Hill Cemetery
One Hundred Boss Financiers Named By Senator LaFollette
Senator LaFollette lists a hundred men on the boards of banks trusts railroads and insurance firms whose control of capital is absolute. He argues these directors span both boards creating interlinked interests and tight control over New York money centers and national financial institutions.
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LaFollette
New York
United States
Fifteenth Birthday Surprise for Ethel Jones
Last evening at their South Wintersteen hill home, J. E. Jones and wife hosted a birthday surprise for their daughter Miss Ethel. A crowd of friends gathered, games and music followed by a pleasant lunch, with many gifts presented to the celebrant. Guests included Muriel Barthold Agnes Ward Lucy Hesse Katie Hesse Freda Herold Freda Wolforth Minnie Ploeger Minnie Jones Drusella Thomas Everett Ward James William Sandy Andrews Robert Jones Roy Denson Henry Hesse Wm Ofe and M C Franks.
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Muriel Barthold
Agnes Ward
Lucy
Katie Hesse
Freda Herold
Freda Wolforth
Minnie Ploeger
Minnie Jones
Drusella Thomas
Messrs Everett Ward
James
William
Sandy Andrews
Robert Jones
Roy Denson
Henry Hesse
Wm. Ofe
M. C. Franks
T W Vallery Visits Omaha and Council Bluffs on Rod Line Business
T W Vallery traveled to Omaha and Council Bluffs this afternoon to handle matters in the lightning rod trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Vallery
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Dean's Ointment Promises Pile Relief and Cure
Itching bleeding protruding or blind piles yield to Dean's Ointment. Chronic cases relieved and finally cured. Drug gists all sell it.
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Dean
See Our New Dress With Today We Make a Change
A note announces a layout change for the local page shifting the inside and third page to the fourth page to create more room. If space remains tight the change will be permanent and readers are asked to like the adjustment.
Mrs Krecklow Dies After Four-Week Illness
Mrs Wm Krecklow of Louisville died last evening at her home after a four week illness. She was formerly a resident here, daughter of William Guthmann and niece of Frank Guthmann. Her brother E C Guthmann of Grand Island came for the funeral party, with Mrs J W Egedberger Herman Spies and F R Guthmann. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Wm. Krecklow
Louisville
Krecklow
William Guthmann
Frank Guthmann
E. C. Guthmann
Grand Island
Mesdames
J. W. Egedberger
Herman Spies
F. R. Guthmann
Schuyler
Cars Ready for New Mexico Run with Zink Goods
Walter Palmer and John Maurer loaded their car this morning for Clayton New Mexico and the supplies left by Rev. A L Zink last fall. A government inspector arrived on a velocipede car from Indianapolis and examined the stock being shipped. Palmer holds a claim north of and adjacent to Zinks making them neighbors.
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Walter Palmer
John Maurer
Clayton
New Mexico
Rev. A. L. Zink
Oreapolis
Rev.Zink
Ex-Treasurer Wheeler Returns To Farm Life Near Rock Bluffs
Today completes the transfer of ex-Treasurer W. D. Wheeler from the city to his farm near Rock Bluffs. He was a successful farmer before politics and a diligent sheriff and treasurer, and the community hopes he resumes farming without forgetting the craft.
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W. D. Wheeler
Rock Bluffs
Shoe Shop Moves to New Location on Main Street
John Gebhart, a shoe dealer and repairer, has moved from the Lehnhoff building on the south side of Main street to the former Leader restaurant building on the north side. He invites both old patrons and new customers to bring in their shoe work.
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John Gebhart
Lehnhoff
Main Street
Leader
Ladies Aid Society Meets For Quilt Project
Members of the Ladies Aid of the Christian Church gathered yesterday with Mrs A J Graves to plan a reception for the new minister and work on a quilt. They enjoyed a pleasant afternoon and made good progress toward finishing the quilt, which some call a genuine dream.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
A. J. Graves
Visit Between Old Windsor Friends Prepares Tecumseh Trip
Will Visit Boyhood Friend Jesse McVey departs tomorrow for Tecumseh to reunite with D P Henry, once Windsor Illinois companions before the Civil War. The two aged friends, apart for many years, anticipate a joyful reunion rekindling boyhood days at a simple beck or call.
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Jesse McVey
Tecumseh
D. P. Henry
Windsor
Illinois
Burlington's Asset Valuation Sets Record High
The Burlington road’s terminal property listing shows a total value of 572,769.44 including station facilities, storehouse and shops. The assessment marks roughly double the previous peak, signaling a push to accuracy and fairness by the railroad and local authorities.
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Burlington Road
Burlington
Modern Woodmen in Convention at Weeping Water
Plattsmouth delegates head to Weeping Water for a county Woodmen convention with taps and entertainment planned. Delegates will choose nominees for the state convention in Lincoln in May. Dr. E W Cook seeks reelection as state medical examiner, praised for his record. Attending were C E Crabill Geo Luscinsky Henry R Gering Lester Burrows and Jesse L Root.
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Plattsmouth
Lincoln
Weeping Water
E. W. Cook
Dr. Cook
Jesse L. Root
C. E. Crabill
Geo. Luscinsky
Henry R. Gering
Lester Burrows
Longtime Burlington pattern maker retires after 38 years
Washington Smith leaves Plattsmouth shops after thirty eight years with the Burlington. He rose to foreman of the coach shops and his resignation takes effect at month end. Workmen present him a purse and an elegant sofa to ease his retirement and honor his devoted service.
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Washington Smith
Plattsmouth
Smith
Burlington
The
March Work of the City Schools Report
The Plattsmouth city schools report progress in teacher training and forthcoming classes for beginners starting April 6. Baseball season likely to open April 27 with a strong field anticipated. Debates with Weeping Water discussed, return debate planned next year. A teachers association meeting in South Omaha offers talks by notable speakers with a fifty cent enrollment, plus meetings in Plattsmouth High School and Rome Hotel Omaha.
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State Department
Plattsmouth High School
Brooks
Plattsmouth
Supt. Clark
East Central Nebraska Teachers Association
South Omaha
Quayle
Chicago
M. V. Oshen
University of Wisconsin
Buchtel
Colorado
Rome
Omaha
Plattemouth
First of April party entertains U N C friends at Carrie Oliver home
At Mrs Carrie Oliver's home last evening three U N C members Hattie Taylor Blanche Mougey and Villa Gapin hosted a lighthearted First of April party. Guests included Elsa Thierolf Hattie Hofman Gertude Morgan Leona Assemissen Jennie Marks Blanche Barker Katharine Schrack Hattie Taylor Villa Gapen Ruth Melbourne and Blanche Mougey. Mrs James N Woodard of Elmwood planned to visit Mrs W E Rosencrans tomorrow.
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Carrie Oliver
Hattie Taylor
Blanche Mougey
Villa Gapin
Avoca Man H. G. Wallensick In City for Business
H. G. Wallensick of Avoca arrived this morning via Omaha and is in the city addressing local business matters today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wallensick
Avoca
Omaha
Mrs C B Sowards Leaves for Murray and Mr Soward Heads to Homestead
Mrs C B Sowards departed for Murray Indiana to visit relatives while Mr Soward moves to a Sheridan county homestead near Ellsworth. He will finish loading his car this afternoon and depart tonight to take up a Kinkaid act claim of about 640 acres.
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C. B. Sowards
Murray
Mr. Soward
Sheridan County
Ellsworth
A. O. U. W. Hall Seeks Foundation Repair
The hall was built on piles with no foundation and repeated high waters have weakened the supports. A new foundation is needed to prevent further damage.
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A. O. U. W. Hall
Runaway horse injures Schindler daughters near Nebraska City
Two grown daughters of Dietrich Schindler were thrown from a buggy when a frightened horse ran away. One sister suffered a crushed right ankle and other bruises, while the other escaped with minor injuries and walked two miles to seek help.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Dietrich Schindler
Lincoln News
Deputy Morgan and wife head to South Omaha for meeting
Deputy county clerk D. C. Morgan and his wife left this afternoon for South Omaha to visit relatives and attend a teachers meeting that started today and runs through Saturday evening.
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D. C. Morgan
South Omaha
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August Parkening
L. H. Critchfields
Mynard
Tam
Kohn Bro
Mrs
J. E. Jones
Miss Ethel
Broadway
Ladies Aid
Woodmen of
America
Meoty
Tarediness Verarent Srools
Thi Ag Cole
Larson Eg
Martens AG
Yelinek
Oh Freese
Tartsels Motts
Towle
Morvan
Treshan
Heise
Whit Mason
Hansen
Kafka
Baird
Lt Whaler
Wilson al Mo I
James N. Woodard
Elmwood
W. E. Rosencrans
Boston
Scott
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