Smooth stranger forges check at Donat’s saloon
A man posing as a bank patron forged a $10 check at Henry Donat’s saloon using the name A S Will and later altered to A S Wills. He enticed Donat to cash it at the First National Bank, then drank and fled. Authorities describe him as five eleven, 150 pounds, dark features, white hat, blue spotted overalls, with a $25 reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Donat
Skiddo
Donat
Henry
A. S. Will
Mynard
First National Bank
Rh. H. Brown
A. S. Willis
I’. Wills
Kid Donat
A.S. Will
A. S. Wills
T. Will
Wills
Weeping Water Hosts Old A. R. Reunion Picnic
A Weeping Water special notes the old A R reunion closing August 10 and a Modern Woodmen of America picnic on August 11 at Weeping Water park. About 1,500 from Lincoln and Omaha are expected, with thousands from surrounding areas. Ample accommodations and amusements planned. Good speaking and music featured. All invited to attend and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Pass Privileges Expand Under New Interstate Law
The new Interstate Commerce law allows passes for employees and families of issuing carriers and many others including charitable groups, livestock handlers, sleeping car staff, express car crews, telegraph linemen, postal workers, train newsboys, witnesses in carrier cases, accident nurses and physicians, ministers, and Young Men's railway associations. It notes paradoxes like officers and agents families of other carriers may ride, but not the family of its own officers. Penalties attach to both the carrier and the traveler. the act takes effect January 1, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Havelock shops to run fifty five hours a week
Lincoln Journal reports the Havelock shops will operate fifty five hours weekly starting today, up from forty five, due to heavy road business. The Burlington seeks helpers, idle men may secure work, and four new engines are planned this fall and winter, boosting employment and local prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
Havelock
Burlington
Lincoln
Electric Bitters Claim Win For Bear Grove Man
The testimonial reports PB Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana recovering from kidney trouble and general debility after two years of suffering. The ad lists benefits for stomach liver kidney complaints blood diseases headache dizziness and weakness with a five dollar price and a guarantee by F G Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Debi Ity
F. G. Fricke & Co
Pollard Defended Over Pay While Serving In Congress
The Lincoln Journal prints a formal defense of Pollard's pay claim for March to July while not yet sworn in. The Omaha World-Herald notes the argument as dishonest and urges Pollard not to be re nominated, calling for accountability and condemning the conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollard
Lincoln Journal
Congress
Mr. Pollard
William J. Bryan
Republican Party
Omaha World-Herald
Roy Boyd Opens Machine Shop Venture in Omaha
Roy Boyd, long employed by Powell Bacon in Omaha, has entered G Knapp's machine shop to start a machine manufacturing business. He has invented a compact gasoline engine and secured a contract to produce two engines for display at the Des Moines and Nebraska state fairs. The Boyd family plans to return to their south-side residence in town to support Roy’s work at Knapp’s shop just south of Hall’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Boyd
Powell-Bacon Automobile
Omaha
G. Knapp
Roy
Des Moines
Nebraska
Piattsmouth
Bit but No Fit Shoes From Sears Catalogue
A reader reports buying a pair of shoes from Sears Roebuck in mid June that proved too small. They arrived a few days ago and are now unused. The note suggests that buying from a home dealer would allow easier exchange for proper fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Cass County Teachers Earn High Marks in State Exams
Cass county superintendent J W Gamble returned from Denver and Lincoln with good news on teacher retention and early grade release. He reports 29 of 31 Cass teachers passed spring exams, noting strong statewide performance and streamlined marking ahead of schedule due to his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gamle
Denver
Lincoln
Hrien
Cass County
Vass County
Gamble
Social Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs Selver in Locust Street Home
A six o'clock dinner yesterday hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Maugy on Locust Street honored Mr and Mrs Selver of Salina Kansas. Guests included S I Seiver A J Beeson Michael Mauzy and other descendants of Virginian relatives. The event featured a three course feast followed by music and socializing with Mrs Maury assisted by her daughters and Miss Margaret Todd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Maugy
Locust Street
Selver
Salina
Kansas
A. J. Beeson
Michael Mauzy
Robert Mauzy
J. W. Seiver
Fr. P. Brown
Clara Brown
Joe Thompson
Virginia Manson
Manson, Neb
Plattsmouth Considers Chautauqua Site and Plan
Local businessmen discuss securing Patterson pasture as chautauqua grounds and a pleasure resort. If unavailable, city park or High School grounds could host an auditorium tent and camping space. Watch for community support to organize a chautauqua association and make it a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouths
Glenwood
Plattsmouth
Sullivan Denies Opposition to Pollard in Cass County
Lincoln report quotes Judge A N Sullivan of Plattsmouth saying there is no opposition to Pollard and Sheldon in Cass County. He notes Cass voters hold Pollard and Sheldon in high regard and asserts Jessen’s candidacy changes nothing, predicting it will avail him nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
A. N. Sullivan
Pollard
Cass County
the Journal
Plattsmouth
Jessen
Casa County
Sheldon
Judge Jessen
Mortgage Record Highlights Filed and Released Mortgages
County register of deeds shows farm property filings six with amounts 471 and releases four totaling 4 20. City property filings 627 475 with releases four totaling 2 055.
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County Register of Deeds
Quiet Plattsmouth Wedding Ends With Social Debates
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. B S Ramsey in Plattsmouth Neb Charles Norman Richards and Miss Gertrude Agusta Harris Paxwell wed at noon. A lawn social followed with guests and a debate on whether marriage is a failure. The couple will live in Des Moines Iowa where Richards works as an electrician and musician.
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Marwied
B.S. Ramsey
UMW
Plattsmouth
Neb
Charles Norman Richards
Gertrude Agusta Harris Paxwell
William J. Richards
Omahi
Martsmouth
Rumsey
Dora Swearingen
John Crabill
Albert Fricke
Kev, Salsbury
Messrs
George Farley
Thit Wescott
Richards
Gertrude Maxwell
Cass County
Miattismouth High School
Lsut
Nebanka
Mortsmouth
Lincoln
Plattsmouth Presbyterian Church
R Chards
Pleasant dancing party at Coates building Scene
The spacious dance hall hosted by Miss Elizabeth Dovey featured a delightful evening of dancing last night. Out of town attendees included Messrs Ntussel Hains, Jack Dement, Allen Tamilton from Omaha and Misses Janet King, Georgie Hutcheson from Jacksonville Il, and Miss Josephine Clark of San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates
Elizabeth Dovey
Messers, Ntussel Hains
Jack Dement
Allen Tamilton
Omaha
Janet King
Georgie Hutcheson
Jacksonville
Josephine Clark
San Francisco
California
Ice Cream Social At Hight Mile Grove Cemetery Association
The Hight Mile Grove Cemetery Association will host an ice cream social at the home of Albert Wetenkamp west of Mynard on Saturday evening August 4. All are invited to attend.
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Hight Mile Grove
Guthman Seeks New Residence Near Wits Property
Mr F R Guthman wishes to move into the Wits residence property in mid next month and I must vacate, seeking to rent a modern improved residence, M Faxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Guthman
Wits
M. Faxon
Real Estate Bargains Across Pierce Antelope Knox and Cass
Bargains listed in Pierce Antelope Knox and Cass counties. For details contact Chas. L. Martin Plattsmouth or Bruce Sires Plainview Neb.
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Pierce, Antelope
Knox
Cass Counties
Chas. L. Martin
Plattsmouth
Bruce Sires
Plainview
Neb
Chamberlain's Salve Advertised for Skin Diseases
The ointment promises instant relief from salt rheum and eczema. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co and A. T. Fried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Fricke & Co
A. T. Fried
Suit Against Street Railway Over Mrs Utterback Injury
Mrs. Perry Utterback sues the street railway company through her husband alleging carelessness of railway employees caused a car accident in Council Bluffs. A fuse exploded on a street car, passengers rushed to alight, and Mrs Utterback suffered a severely sprained ankle and other injuries jumping to the ground. She was unable to walk for days and later tended to her duties at their restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aor Coun TT
Peery Utterback
Wiiselly
Ginalin & Council Bhitts Tallway Company
Utterback
Therback
Din
Colin Laat
Dieries
Tls
King s New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health
An Indiana reader John N Pleasant of Magnolia endorses King s New Life Pills claiming relief from bilious attacks and constipation. The ad promises a guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and notes availability at Fricke & Co’s drug store with a two dollar price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Childre
Fricke & Co
Pollard salary debate echoes Roosevelt criticism
A letter from A L Tidd of Martsmouth defends Pollard against salary grab charges and contrasts with President Roosevelt's traveling expense appropriation. The writer argues perceptions differ and urges focus on Roosevelt's actions to judge fairness. Also ad text promotes real estate services by John M Leyda.
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A. L. Tidd
Martsmouth
Lincoln Journal Five
Rooevelt
Tiddley
Pollard
Roosevelt
Nebraska City ‘Tribune
Pollard Win in Nemaha County Republican Convention
Observers at the Nemaha county Republican convention report a counting error in the vote endorsing congressional candidate. The tally showed Pollard 51 and Jessen 47 after two delegates shifted votes, producing a tie at 49–49 before final adjustment. Reports note observers suspect miscount though no floor comment followed.
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Nemaha County
Judge Jessen
Congress
Pollard
Tribune
Trine
Jensen
Irbine
Hundpeda
Thoes
Nils Abilly
Nemala
Jessen
Nebraska City Tribune
Miss Ida Weidman Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Friends of Miss Ida Weidman were surprised to learn she had an appendicitis operation at 1 o clock this morning at St Elizabeths hospital in Lincoln. She had been visiting with her sister Mrs Kroehler in Havelock. A Lincoln message said the operation was successful and she is convalescing. Miss Anna Weldman traveled to Lincoln to be with her sister and keep family informed.
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Miss Weidman
Ida Weidman
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Lincoln
Ida
Mrs. Kroehler
Havelock
Anna Weldman
Dyspepsia Tablets offered for indigestion relief
Advertises Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets as a prompt remedy for bloating belching sour stomach and all indigestion symptoms. Claims two days treatment free and lists Gering & Co. drug store as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring
Gering & Co
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Donat's Saloon
A. H. Brown
Cass
Dan Cupid
Norman Richards
Gertrude Forwell
Judge and Mrs. Ramsey
Cedar Creek
Mart Williams
Journal
Williams
Miss Dovey
Ice Cream Social
House
Street Railway CO
John M. Leyda
Price
Wescott’s Sons
Nemaha
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