St Mary's Guild Presents A Notable Evening Of Talent
Last evening the St Mary's Guild offered a well attended program filled with piano duet by Kittie Cummins and Claire Dovey and performances by the Aeolian Mixed Quartette. Solo spots by Geo Dovey Melvin Austin Lucile Mates Clinton Wood and Mrs S H Austin pleased the audience along with a Racket Drill by eight young girls and two readings by Master Ben Windham. The event closed with Vesta's Victory and Billy Green then a dessert and dance that lasted late, deeming the entertainment a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild
Kittie Cummins
Claire Dovey
Masters Geo. Dovey
Melvin Austin
Mr. &. K. Austin
Sir. Astin
Lucile Mates
Ben Windham
Clinton G. Wood
Helen Gass
Emma Cummins
Janette Patterson
Edith Dovey
Dorothy Helps
Sometta
Harriet
Elizabeth Clements
Eastern Star Visits Rome Inspect Masonic Home
A visiting Eastern Star committee from Wahoo led by C. L. Neleinz and B. D. Rubb inspected the Masonic Home in Rome. Despite prior derogatory reports, the group found the home well run and praised the management after their undercover inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Neleinz
B. D. Rubb
Thomas Killain
T Ellsworth
Jesse McCreary
Wm. Carlisle
Eastern Star Lodge
Wahoo
Widows of Civil War Veterans to Get Monthly Pension Rise
Washington dispatches say Nebraska widows of Civil War Mexican War Indian War and Spanish War veterans will receive a $12 monthly pension with increases for dependent widows and removal of the dependent limit. The act expands eligibility and raises rolls by about $12 million annually.
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Washington
Nebraska
Congress
Roosevelt
Death by own action at Havelock
Charles E. Branstetter, seven years old, a laborer at Havelock shops for fifteen years, died this morning by taking strychnine. He was despondent as the shops closed for Easter vacation, the Lincoln special reports dated April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Charles E. Branstetter
Havelock
Mynard Apple Trader Disposes Goods in City
S. O. Cole of Mynard arrives with apples for sale at one dollar per bushel in the city this morning.
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S. O. Cole of
Mynard
Great Piano Contest Opened by Local Merchant
A Plattsmouth merchant explains a cash basis contest offering a $450 piano to the customer or group buying the most merchandise for cash during the season. He defends the fair, aboveboard nature of the promotion against claims of humbugging and urges local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epitor
P. T. Barnum
Barnum
Plattsmouth
Rural Economy Study Interest by Roy McKinney
Roy McKinney has shown sudden active interest in agriculture and often drives to the countryside to study nature. Last Sunday evening he joined Earl Clark on a trip to Murray for a cereal raising lesson.
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Roy McKinney
Earl Clark
Murray
Mrs Venner and Daughter De Ella Visit Omaha
Mrs. W. H. Venner and her daughter De Ella spent the day in Omaha as visitors, enjoying assorted city sights and activities.
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W. H. Venner
de Ella
Omaha
Do We Want the Odd Fellows Home in Plattsmouth
A local drive to locate the Odd Fellows Home in Plattsmouth is urged after a movement began weeks ago. Five towns bid for the $60,000 project funded by a 25 cent per member yearly levy, with Lincoln to decide in October.
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Odd Fellows
Plattsmouth
Grand Lodge
Lincoln
Nebraska
Missouri
Fairbury
York
Hastings
Hebron
Masonic
Odd Fellows Home
Missouri River
Mills Court y Pioneer Dies in Iowa
George Mickelwait a Mills county pioneer died at his Glenwood home Sunday night April 19 1908 in his 89th year He had been an invalid for ten years Surviving children include Mrs Silas Terry J W Mickelwait and G W Mickelwait eight grandchildren and six nephews pallbearers named Sylvester Willaby George John Dye Wilbur W Mickelwait and Ralph R Mickelwait Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm from the home with Rev J H Skiles conducting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mickelwait
Mills County
Iowa
Glenwood
Cass County
Illinois
Harriett Gibbs
Sam
W. W. Mickelwail
Mill County
Richard
James
Albert
Silas Terry
J. W. Mickelwall
G. W. Mickelwait
Ord
Nebraska
J. H. Skiles
Congregational Church
Sylveste
Willaby George
John Dye
Wilbur W
Ralph R. Mickelwait
Carrington Attends Redfern White Wedding in Auburn
Prof George D Carrington of Auburn accompanied by the groom attended the Redfern White wedding at St Luke s church. He is Auburn school superintendent and a Republican candidate for state superintendent of schools and addressed the local high school while in town. The paper notes his merit and warns Republicans against nominating him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Carrington
Auburn
St. Luke’s Church
Carrington
Journal
Uniforms planned for Modern Woodmen team for state convention
At last evening's meeting the Modern Woodmen of America group decided to buy new uniforms for the team for the Lincoln state convention in about two weeks. A number of candidates from here will also be initiated at the state meeting.
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Woodman of America
Lincoln
Pasture Notice for Cattle at Two Dollars Monthly
Notice to take cows for pasture on and after the first day of May 1908. Stock cared for as last season at $2 per month in advance. Phone 100 O. M. Streight.
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O. M. Streight
Mrs R R Nickels Visit Highlights Omaha Appearance
Mrs. R. R. Nickels and his wife, residents near Murray, were seen visiting in Omaha this morning.
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R. R. Nickels
Murray
Omaha
Baby Dies in Weeping Water From Egg Poacher Accident
A six month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ash died yesterday afternoon in Weeping Water after a toy egg poacher became lodged in the throat while the baby played on the floor. Dr. E. T. Rickard arrived but the infant had expired within minutes. parents were away from home at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ash
E. T. Rickard
H. A. Schneider
Mr. Schneider
Mye
Schneider
Henry
A Big Growth in Wisdom on Tariffs and Trusts
The text argues tariffs are a hidden tax on workers and that high protection creates trusts. It cites a historical shift in public opinion and quotes a Supreme Court view on government power being used to aid private fortunes. It asserts the state bears responsibility for maintaining the system of robbery through tariffs.
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Haverayer
Havemyer
Supreme Court of the United States
Two Men Killed by Lightning Near Osmond Farm
A lightning strike near Osmond Pierce County killed Lee York aged 56 and his son Earl 21 as they sheltered under a haystack while plowing three miles north of Osmond. Five horses died, falling on the men. neighbors arrived too late to save them. the coroner was notified. J C York learns of the deaths but cannot travel due to his wife’s rheumatic illness.
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J. C. York
Lee York
Earl
Osmond
Pierce County
Mr. York
Good Rain at Weeping Water Delivers Timely Spring Weather
A heavy and timely rain visited Cass County yesterday. Winter wheat is in fine condition, pastures provide good grazing, and corn ground is being prepared for plowing. Fruit trees including peaches plums pears cherries and early apples show a wealth of blooms.
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Cass County
Mrs Joseph Klein Leaves City After Visit To Lincoln
Mrs Joseph Klein departed last evening for her home at Lincoln after visiting in the city for several days with friends.
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Joseph Klein
Lincoln
City
Burglars Enter Home and Barn in Late Night Theft
Mrs. H A Schneider awoke to a window disturbance and alerted her husband. Burglars fled after taking six dollars and fifty cents and clothing from AL G R Olson, with items left scattered and letters stolen. Earlier, a rear window entry yielded minimal loot. A barn door lock was broken in South Park for corn and hay theft.
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AL G. R. Olson
Mr. Olson
Removals to Lincoln Take Longtime Weeping Water Couple
The week brings departure of Mr and Mrs G Treat after long service to Cass county. They moved to Lincoln leaving 80 acres north of I N Woodford's and a 160 acre homestead built after military service. Married 1870 they are part of Weeping Water history and will be missed by many friends.
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Lincoln
G. Treat
Weeping
Cass County
Weeping Water
Republican
Walter Palmer Moves to New Mexico Homestead
Charles Mapes reports a letter from Walter Palmer of Clayton New Mexico saying he has moved to his homestead and is pleased with the place. He notes four good rains since arrival and plans to leave around June 15 to live near Central City New Mexico.
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Charles Mapes
Walter Palmer
Clayton
N. M
Mr. Mapes
Central City
Real estate notice from Tracy Kansas offers half section at 27.50 per acre
The ad states over half the land is in cultivation, with $10 000+ earned in three years, one mile from a railroad town and a school, noImprovement. Interested buyers are asked to write for a photo postcard to Geo C Marks in Tracy Kansas. Henry Perry and his mother Mrs M Perry visited Norton and stayed with George Perry of South Park.
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Northwest
Kansas
GEO. C. Marks
Tracy Kansas
Henry Perry
M. Perry
Norton
City
George Perry
South Park
Christian Ladies Aid Society Meeting Held at Lindsey Home
The Christian Ladies Aid Society met at Thomas Lindsey's home with Mesdames Lindsey hosting. Mrs. Chas. D. Keltner of Nehawka spoke on the society’s goals and work, followed by a luncheon. The next meeting will be at the church for quilting.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Thomas Lindsey
Mesdames Thomas
Peter Lindsey
Chas. D. Keltner
Nehawka
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Mills Courty
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Platismouth
Olson
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America’s
Hot Springs, Ark
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
B. H. Payne
St. Louis
Christian Ladies Aid Society
Mrs. Thomas
Peter M. Lindsey
Pacific Coast
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Yoming
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Big Horn Basin
Oregon Basin
Wiley Ditch
Cody
Garland
Wyo
D. Clem Deaver
Landseekers’ Information Bureau
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Deaver
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