Local notes from Plattsmouth and Weeping Water
A Plattsmouth Journal update covers sore feet and ivy poison, wheat yields, oats harvest, and planned home moves for Dr. Shannon and Dr. Dungan families. It mentions a Lake Okoboji trip, a house party with named guests, church construction near completion, and a postponed Cass versus Otoe county baseball game with playful bets between Ledger and Cass newspaper staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Worley
Martin Kressen
Henry Bebros
Shannon
J. A. Donelan
J. J. Corley
Okoboji
Deanelan
Plattsmouth
Mabel White
Barbara Gering
Verna Leonard
Ella Clark
Dora Fricke
Will Clements
M. E
W. C. Carraher
Cass
Otoe
Ledger
Cass Gang
Tefft Seeks County Judgeship After Illness
Florald notes Attorney C. E. Tefft, recently able to leave confinement due to rheumatism, pursuing activity among party friends for the county judgeship. The column also records visits from Fred Kroehler family, impending California relocation for Bert Rouse, tents for Ed Cherry, several births in July, and Stoners ill with smallpox extending their McCook stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Tefft
Fred Kroehler
Plattsmouth
Will
Herman Klietseh
Turner Zink
Louis Oelkers
L. D. Switzer
John Wade
Andrew Olson
Gree. Stoner
McCook
Eagle Trials and Local News From Beacon
Tuesday reports show Will Hudson threshing 70 acres of small grain with four passes and high yields in wheat ranging 10 to 22 bushels per acre. A runaway team scattered a wagon over ground, injuring a horse. The north side German church hit by lightning carried full insurance from Wiscon sin Church Mutual. Prof. J W Gamble of Union visited town for county superintendent race. Ivan Burdick suffered a blood infection after a pimple burst but recovered with medical aid and avoided amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Sack
Wisconsin Church Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Merrill
Wisconsin
J. W. Gamble
Union
Gamble
Ivan Burdick
Ivan
Born to Shrader couple in Louisville
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shrader on Monday July 26. The week’s rain brought new county office candidates. Louisville tax stands at T1 cents per dollar valuation. Atwood and Newell plan a boating lake at Robertson place stocked with game fish. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stohlman hosted a Sunday gathering with Rev Jung and many families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shrader
Louisville
Atwood & Newell
Robertson Place
Geo. Jung
Geo. Stohllman
Will Stohlman
Fred Stohlman
Fred Stohlman, Jr
Amelia Stohlman
Louisa Jochim
August
Henry Stohlman
R. Meyer
August Pautsch
Herman Schliefert
John Sachs
Theo. Harms
Will Wendt
Plattsmouth Traveler Heads to Missouri for Grandmother’s Funeral
Union from the Ledger notes Hi R Lessel of Plattsmouth rode the noon train to Herman Missouri to attend his grandmother’s funeral. The item mentions a local band preparing for the old settlers celebration next Friday and Saturday. Rev S R Dillon of Albany Missouri preached at the Baptist church and left for Colorado for health reasons. Miss Linnie Frank of Madison Missouri arrived Tuesday for a few days here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. R. Lessel
Plattsmouth
Herman, Mo
Old Settlers
Nehawka Notes from the Register
E M Pollard and wife visit Pennsylvania this week due to Mrs Pollard's brother's death. Lagan suffers two prostrations from heat in a week. Bert and Eva Tucker pick 19 gallons of blackberries. Miss Ella Ruffoer and Miss Irma Hunt visit aunt Mrs Kirkpatrick. Lou Todd hauls 15 hay loads and plows 20 acres of corn. Freddie Shoemaker heads to California Oregon and Washington for a long visit amid farewell gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Pollard
Pennsylvania
Ella Ruffoer
Plattsmouth
Irma Hunt
Council Bluffs
Kirkpatrick
Lou Todd
Freddie Shoemaker
California
Oregon
Washington
J E Weidman Only Candidate for Cass County Office
Greenwood Enterprise reports J E Weidman is the sole candidate for a local Cass county seat in this section. A barn owned by Joe Clymer burned after a Tuesday lightning strike north of town. A. B Barr remains seriously ill with poor prospects for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .E. Weidman
Cass County
Joe Clymer
Farmers smile as fine rain boosts crops in Mynard
Local notes report ground soaked and a good hay crop with heavy yield potential. A. S. Will drives 100 fat steers to South Omaha market. Land & Crabtree sell hay leader to J. R. Vallery. W. Richardson sells farm with 80 acre orchard to Wm. Wettenkamp and Jack Lea expands saw business for J. R. Vallery. The community expects mixed harvest outputs and the M W A nets about $30 from ice cream social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Will
South Omaha
Wim. Richardson
Wm. Wettenkamp
W.T
Jack Lea
J. R. Vallery
Mr. Perry
Elmwood Family Plans August Move to California
Bert Rouse and family expect to leave around August 10 for California where they will make their home. Mrs. Caroline Current returned Monday evening from a ten months stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rouse
California
Caroline Current
Local Notes On Visits Deaths And Recoveries
Mrs A C Wright visited in Washington D C and a Chicago brother after thirty two years. Minnie May youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs S May Conad died this week. the May family once lived here and friends extend sympathy. Mae Spears of Ashland Ill visiting relatives and formerly milliner here now teaches in Ashland. J F Hoover traveled to Omaha with stock stockman had eye growth removed by Dr Gifford and reports John Eidenmiller improving and near discharge from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wright
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Chas. Walker
Minnie
S. May
Conad
May
Mae Spears
Ashland
Illinois
Lincoln
Miss Spears
J. F Hoover
Omaha
Kilmer's Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Remedy
An advertisement emphasizes kidney weakness as a cause of many diseases and promotes Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a premier remedy. It claims purification of the blood through healthy kidneys and urges readers to obtain a sample and contact Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
N.Y. Don't Make Any Mistake, But Remember the Name, — Root, Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Weather verse and political gripes from Cedar Creek
A column laments long suffering Cedar Creek residents and praises Christian citizens while blasting local officeholders. It warns against life leases on office and accuses Cass county officials of self serving behavior, urging voters to curb power in both parties, with a pointed jab at democracy in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Cass County
Seethon Twenty
Nebraska
L. A. Tyson
Maple Grove Notes and a Wedding at Krueger Farm
Maple Grove reports include visits from Burwell and Plattsmouth residents and the move of Mr. Liam Norris after twenty five years on Meek Davis' farm. A wedding occurred August 5 at the Krueger home as Mr Henry Engelkemeier wed Miss Lulu Kraeger with a festive reception and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bock
Burwell
Neb
William Puls
T. E. Fulton
Plattsmouth
Liam. Norris
Meek Davis
Norris
John Urish
Maple Grove
Chas. Herren
Henry Engelkemeier
Lulu Kraeger
John Krueger
Cedar Creek News Highlights and Local Happenings
Rain brings smiles to Cedar Creek farmers and a lively Cedar Creek dance last Saturday. Wheat yields appear strong with spring wheat leading. a local visit includes Mr and Mrs Born with Adam Stoehr. A break in to Lohnes property prompts threats of war if caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Henry Born
Adam Stoehr
W. H. Lohnes
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Plattsmouth Journal
The
Republican
Dr. E. 5
Dungan
Wallace
Eagle
Will Hudson
the Courier
Nehawka
Register
Bert
Eva Tucker
Greenwood
Enterprise
A. B Barr
PD. L. Talcott
Grand Army
I. O. O. F. Lodge of
Havelock
Greenwood Lodge
A. Stranley
N.G. T. M. McKinnon
Mynard
R. L. Propst
Elmwood
Echo
Mother's
SCOTT
Emulsion
Nooumennmant
scoTT _ BOWNE
Aog-415
Pearl St New York
Ecs
Mrs. W. H. Puls
John Meisinger
Philip Shafer
Julius Helflicker
John Bauer
Main Street
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Coustin J. Martin
Charles L. Martin
Mae N. Creamer
Lillie R. Martin
E. Belle Martin
Lacy J. Martin
San Jose
Santa Clara County
Newaska
Lucy J. Martin
Mlattismouth
Nebraskan
Peeeas
Sean
J. E. Dovu Lass
George Houseworth
A. D
Woelock A. m
Pilattsmouth
Wnt
Phiattsmouth Brick and Verna Cotta Manufactoria Company
First’ National Fink
Plaintitl Wegainst
John DD
Cass Co
Plaintis Atturney
Geo. Poisall
DR. Travis
Watkeman
Dock
Telephone
Bee Hive Restaurant
Main
Court House
John Corey
TRE
N Ayuda
Julius Pepperburg
Roos
Bonn
Ppphillip
Yellowstone
Dr. Marshall
PitzGeralp Biece
Thomas Walling
Anheuser-Bush
Snyder & Co., Jewelers and Opticians
Boeck
Caleath & Milligan
F. G. Fricke CO
Paarmacists
Hayden
Reliable Store
Madras
Fina Jawn
Coffey
Wurl
Porter
West
Minnesota
Alaska
Neutrina
Malta
Vita
Boston
St. Michael
Wees
Hayden Bros
16Th and
Dodge Streets
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!