Union residents feature across area visits and births
A lengthy Union column records visitors including Mr. Fred Dvorak at Miss Mary Becker's home and Ira Clark with wife in Plattsmouth. It notes farm activity, lumber price trends, land sales in Union and Omaha, a birth at the Hoback home, health updates on Uncle B F Hoback, Epworth Assembly attendance with twenty thousand attendees, and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Leonard Crawford with connections to Coleridge and Aston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dvorak
Union
Mary Becker
Ira Clark
Plattsmouth
Dan Lynn
Nebraska City
T. E. Hathaway
Panama
Frank Schlegle
Art Pearsley
W. B. Banning
Banning & Nickles
Joe Everett
J. B. Roddy
Omaha
Out West
Stephen Taylor
Pearl Albin
A. W. Yowell
Lincoln
Yowell
Miller & Payne
Oscar Hoback
Stork
Hoback
Charles Hill
George
Fred Hill
Joseph Hill
Minnie Morrow
Ashland
Louis Maugey
Naomi
Angie
Nettie McCarroll
Leslie Everett
Epworth
Billy
Esther Larson
Crete Briggs
R. E. Foster
L. G. Todd
Tod
J. D. Bramier
John Hansel
Wm. McCarroll
West
Bennett
Colorado
McC
W. A. Taylor
John Lidgett
Leonard Crawford
Lewiston
A. N
Bert Crawford
Coleridge
Aston
Wlattsmouth
Anto
White Keds on sale for Ladies, Children and Men
A full line of white Keds for ladies children and men offered at very reasonable prices. Visit the store to examine the selection.
Farmers plan to harvest with Unicel this season
Threshing in the neighborhood is nearly finished with only a few pieces remaining. Farmers, thrifty and hopeful, intend to complete their work this week and join others in the season's progress.
Steer Wanders into Herman’s Ross Field Causing Damage
A three year old steer, described as wild, is roaming the corn field north of town in Herman’s Ross area. It damages ears by pulling them from stalks and cannot be easily branded. The owner is asked to claim the animal and reimburse the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman’ Ross
Soldier Boys Prepare Dance at M. W. A. Hall Union
Soldier boys finalize arrangements for a two night dance at the M. W. A. hall in Union during the Old Settlers reunion. Music is praised as excellent and strict order will be kept. Public dancers may enjoy a few hours of pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Old Settlers
Advertising the Carnival Promises Entertainment in Union
A party led by Wm Ossen kopp R C Meyers and H Koop with Kid Graves of Omaha who is training Andy Schmar der for a bout visited Union last Monday to post bills for the Athletic Carnival set for August 15 in Union. The group were courteous and impressed locals as genuine representatives of a lively town, promising a worthwhile event with travel appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ossenkopp
R. C. Meyers
H. Koop
Kid Graves
Omaha
Andy Schmarder
Union
Visit to Grandpa Taylor Brings Milford Grove Cheer
Friends and relatives of Mr and Mrs J W Taylor went to Milford last Sunday carrying baskets of food. They spent a delightful day in the Milford grove and brightened the Union couple's stay. Attendees included Rev W A Taylor and wife, R E Taylor and wife with sons Eli and Alda, R M Taylor and wife and son Howard, and Ebet Caldwell visiting from Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Foster
Omaha
Nettie Stanton
Herbert Burbee
Plattsmouth
Fr. W. Elliott
Collins Osman
Union
Grandpa Taylor
J. W. Taylor
Milford
Rev
W. A. Taylor
Wif R. E. Taylor
S. M. Taylor
Eli
Alda
R. M. Taylor
Howard
Ebet Caldwell
Taylors
Iowa
Severe injury to Mrs Snaveley by enraged neighbor’s animal
Mrs J C Snaveley, alone due to her husband’s absence, milking was chased by an infuriated animal. She tripped in a corncrib, snagged her hand on barbed wire, and suffered eleven cuts as she escaped to safety. Neighbors drove off the animal and a doctor treated the severe hand wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Snaveley
West Virginia
Old Settler picnic baseball schedule set
Arrangements are completed for two games of ball on the home grounds during the Old Settler's picnic on August 20 and 21. On the first day Dunbar plays Union and on the second day Union faces Julian. The contests are anticipated to be of high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Union
Julian
Union Triumphs Over Murdock in Spirited Ball Game
Union defeated Murdock by eight to two in a well matched contest watched by many Union supporters and visitors from Murdock. The visitors showcased players including Eli Keckler and Weaver while Union fielded Ralph Davis Bruce Wolfe Glen Cline and John Hoback among others, in a game marked by sportsmanship and friendly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Murdock
Robert Longef
John Amegwert
Jack Shields
Wm. MecCrorey
Lacey McDonald
Wm. Winkle
Kenneth Toole
Eli Keckler P
Weaver If
Ralph Davis
Earle Wolfe
Dave Eaton
Bob Eaton
Glen Cline
Bruce Wolfe
John Hoback
John Yeasley
Fred Kline
Old Settlers Picnic Set for August in Union Grove
The Old Settlers Association of Union plans its 32nd annual picnic at the grove southwest of town on Friday and Saturday August 20 and 21. The committee reports active preparations with entertainments special music readings and local and prominent speakers. Two ball games and many amusements will feature the event as crowds gather for a day or two of socializing and refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers Association of Union
Grove
Caring for Sick Father in Eagle
Mr. Charles Renner, father of Mrs. H L Swanson of Eagle, had lung cysts tapped to remove pus after a recent operation. His weakened condition had not improved, but hope remains for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Renner
Eagle
H. L. Swanson
Health recovery may be permanent says Swanson
Mrs. H L Swanson, daughter of Union, stays at Eagle to aid her father’s welfare as his health returns be permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Swanson
Union
Eagle
Death of Mrs Lennie Crawford at Union area
Mrs Leonard Crawford died at her Harrington Nebraska home after an illness of two days from blood poisoning following the birth of a child ten days ago. The funeral was in Lewiston near Murray with Rev W. Taylor officiating. She leaves husband Leonard and six children Leonard Eleanor Rene Ralph Thomas and a baby, all of whom survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Crawford
Union
Lewiston
Crawford
Harington
Newaska
Murray
Tayor
Ella Hostetter
John F. Hostetter
Wasorn
Louisville
Nebraska
Ear Union
Eonard Crawford
Eonard
Eleanor
Rene
Ralph
Thomas
Murray Young Man Severely Injured in Farm Accident
A very serious accident near Murray left Sandford Homan with fork tines driven into his abdomen and liver. While delivering bundles to a threshing machine, a wagon overturned and he was thrown from the load. The fork penetrated to the kidneys. he died to Omaha for treatment with slim hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Sandford Homan
Omaha
Methodist Church August 5 Service Schedule
Sunday school at 10, Upworth and Intermediate League at 7 15, preaching at 8. No morning service due to Rev Morrison being in Wyoming. Remember the other services of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upworth and
Morrison
Wyoming
Visiting in the South Last Wednesday
Harold Frans, lifton Garrison and Bert Frans left for St. Joseph Missouri to visit Henry and James Frans for a week and to see the sights of the Missouri city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Harold Frans
Meade Holds Outstanding Oats Record on 13 Acres
Lonnie Meade farming the Jesse Pell farm north of Union reports 797 bushels of oats from thirteen acres. The record is noted as a standout in this part of Nebraska and may be hard to surpass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Meade
Jesse Pell
Union
Meade
Nebraska
Ford officials travel to Omaha for business visit
L. O. Minor and Ray Hitchman accompanied by others left for Omaha this morning to tend to Ford company business matters for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Minor
Ray Hitchman
Omaha
Ford Company
Shrader Birthday Family Reunion Honors 84th
The Shrader family gathered at the Wolfe home near Murray to honor George W. Shrader on his 84th birthday. Attendees included most children and grandchildren with S. L. Wimmer of Virginia attending as a nephew. A plentiful Nebraska farm dinner was served and community friends wished many more celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolfe
Murray
George W. Shrader
Nebraska
Mr. Shrader
A. J. Shrader
Virginia
Thim
New West
J. D. Shradey
Massachusetts
S. L. Wimmer
Shrader
Journal
Mrs Hiatt Feeble Health Deepens In Old City Notice
Mrs Moses Hiatt, longtime city resident now with her son L D Hiatt in Murray, is frail with advancing years. L D Hiatt has also been ill for days, though not believed to be seriously ill. Friends express regret and hope for her improvement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Hiatt
L. D. Hiatt
Murray
Card of Thanks for sympathy and flowers
The family of L. B. Crawford expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance after the death of their wife and mother. They thank for the floral offerings and support from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Crawford
Mrs J C York Leaves For Lincoln Visit
Mrs J C York departed this morning for Lincoln to visit her daughter Grace in the city hospital where Grace has been receiving treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. York
Lincoln
Grace
Mauzy family heads to Los Angeles for future home
Mike Mauzy and his wife left this afternoon for Los Angeles to settle there. They will join their son Robert who already resides in the city. Miss Jonesse Rotertson leaves for nine formaha to visit school friends and take a day of rest from courthouse duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Mauzy
Los Angeles
California
Robert
Jonesse Rotertson
Formaha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union Department
Amonia
R. D. Stine
Frans Bros, Lumber Co
Nion, Nebraska
Lennie Crawford
Near Union
Harrington
ED Lutz
Swift & Company
Lutz’s Store
Near Murray
Journal Office
Wellington
Nelson Martin
Bank of Union
A. L. Becker
Lincoln County
Cal
L. R. Upton
Chas. Bowdish
Union, Nebr
Baby Overland
Reo
Robert Willis
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