Maguire Declares Democratic Bid for First Nebraska District
John A Maguire declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska to represent the First District. He pledges to oppose the ship subsidy, oppose Speaker Cannon, support Bryan platform, back inland waterways, direct senatorial elections, and tariff revision while serving the people faithfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Congress
John A. Maguire
Cannon
Great West
Sixcon
Neb
Nebraska
Joseph G. Cannon
House
House of Representatives
W. J. Bryan
Denver
United States
John A.maguire
Polin Family Reunion Report From Ottawa Daily Republic
A detailed account of the Polin family reunion held July 18 to 20, 1908, at E N Miller’s home near Ottawa Kansas. Kin from Nebraska Oklahoma and Kansas attended a three day visit with games meals and outdoor recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polin
Ottawa
Kan
Daily Republic
E. N. Miller
Cut His Foot Badly By Broken Fruit Jar
Carl Carey living with his mother on South Tenth street suffered a severe foot injury when he stepped on broken fruit jar glass in the yard Tuesday afternoon. He received two stitches on top and four below, and is resting on the porch after medical aid. The accident was blamed on careless disposal of dangerous glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carey
H. W. Carey
South Tenth Street
Picnic party mishap near Lake Manawa ends safely
The Journal reports a Lake Manawa picnic outing where Mrs. Geo Brinklow and her eight year old daughter joined a group. The child slept on return and was accidentally left on the train by mistake but was intercepted by agent Pickett and recovered by the mother with a team and buggy. The incident prompts organizers to check all passengers before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Manawa
Geo. Brinklow
Pickett
Mrs. Brinklow
Pacific Junction
Bates Nominated for Cass County Representative
Grant City Times praises M A Bates editor of Plattsmouth Journal as a strong Democratic candidate for Cass county representative in Nebraska. The vote-supporting note wishes Bates success and a large victory over his opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
M.A. Bates
Cass County
Mitt
Worth County
Nebraska
M. A. Bates
Grant City
Special administrator named in Johnson estate case
Judge Beeson appointed Chas. E. Clapp as special administrator with a 25000 bond while Demeris Vincent was named executrix of Cullen J. Vincent estate. Hearing on Wm. H Johnson objections to Sarah J S Johnson will proceeds. two marriage licenses issued and local guardianship discharged. Dated LaCrosse Kansas August 7 1908.
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Chas. C. Parmele
Byron Clark
Parmele
Beeson
Chas. E. Clapp
Jos. S. Mullen
Wichita
Kas
Lola Parker
Ashland
Neb
Harry Wilson
Red Oak
Anna A. Hajifke
C. W. Haffke
Odd Accident Near River Ends With Broken Toe
Mr and Mrs Ward Clark and Pat Egan with children at a family party cross a river channel near a sand bar. Egan strikes his right little toe on a submerged stick, breaks the bone, and Dr Cook later treats it. Officials doubt serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Clark
Pat Egan
Messra Clark
Egan
Clark
Mr. Clark
Mr. Egan
Cook
Altho
Local Man Jack Bates Jailed After Threats At Farm
Jack Bates loaded benzine like liquid and threatened Superintendent Tams at the county farm. He was ejected, then recalled to court where Judge Archer fined him ten dollars for outrageous conduct. Bates is described as a man of means and left the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Kan
Horror Journal
Rush County
Trego County
Cass County
Wheat
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Wiggenhorn’s
Ashland
Neb
A. L. Farmer
Greenwood
E. G. Laughlin
Rush
Bryan
Taft
Long
Bristow
H. D. Travis
Jack Bates
Tams
Independence League
Jack
Archer
Cell of Justice
Carroll v Village of Elmwood crops cut by village authority
Justice Archer rules Carroll cannot recover hay crop after village cuts grass along the street opposite his land. Court finds actions within power and rules against Carroll. Likely appeal noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Justice Archer
Hugh H. Carroll
Elmwood
Carroll
Prass
Mr. Carroll
Local Traveler Returns from Arkansas and Missouri Trip
I H Dunn is back home after a trip to Rogers Arkansas and Wishart Missouri. He says the Rogers area is very dry despite recent rain in the region. Dunn reports a severe storm hit Harrisonville Missouri last Thursday as his train passed, blowing out coach windows but causing no derailment or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Dunn
Rogers
Ark
Wishart
Harrisonville
Cass County Teachers Institute Set for Elmwood in August
County superintendent Miss Mary E. Foster announces the annual Cass county teachers institute will run August 17 to 22 in Elmwood. All who plan to teach in the county next year must attend. Notable instructors include Prof. J. A. Beattie of Lincoln, Mrs. Sarah Brindley of Columbus, and Prof. Fred M. Hunter of Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Foster
Cass County Teachers’ Institute
Elmwood
J. A. Beattie
Lincoln
Sarah Brindley
Columbus
Fred M. Hunter
Ashland
Omaha may join $1,000,000 Missouri river boat line
Omaha capital could back a Missouri River boat line if St Louis and Kansas City investors include Omaha. Fred D. Wead will write Lawrence M. Jones about Omaha participation and extending river transport to Omaha. Mr and Mrs Hiram Nelson of Pacific Junction were passengers to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
St. Louis
Kansas City
Fred D. Wead
Nebraska
Missouri River Navigation Congress
Lawrence M. Jones
Congress
Jones
Omaha News
Hiram Nelson
Pacific Junction
Plattsmouth Band Concerts Delight Citizens
Citizens of Plattsmouth and surrounding areas enjoyed two band concerts on a warm Saturday. Director Janda led with new pieces drawing strong applause, though shade was lacking for performers. An evening crowd gathered around the Main Street stand as the program impressed locals who hope for more concerts. The Monday picnic to Four Mile Creek featured games, a swimming contest, rope climbing by Geo Gobleman, a bounteous supper, and a large group including Geo Gobleman and several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Janda
Court Horse
Sir
Four Mile Creek
Amon
Geo. Gobleman
A. H. Williams
G. Grebe
Henry Hesse
Wm. Andrews
Glen James
James Andrews
W. H. Ofe
Frank L. Barkus
Elsa Streitweiser
Tillie
Minnie Plaeger
Freda Wohlfarth
Kitty Hesse
Ethel James
J. E. Jones
Joshua Andrews
Birthday Party Honors Mae Barker at Home West of Town
A Saturday birthday celebration honored Mae Barker on her fourteenth birthday at the Barker residence west of town. Friends gathered for games music and lunch hosted by Mrs. Barker with assistance from Miss Manoa Perry. Guests included Mae Barker and many friends from Elmwood and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Barker
Mae
Misses May
Gienna Barker
Josie
Lucile Kiser
Matie Urish
Belle
Dora Speck
Doris
Martha Vallery
Mary Wetenkamp
Ferne
Florence Richardson
Beunita Porter
Ethel Spangler
Ella
Elsie Lohnes
Robin Richardson
Ogla Minford
Elsie Gapen
Mildred Snyder
Elmer Wetenkamp
Orest Cook
Elmwood
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Cass
Henry Polin
Idona
Mary Taylor
James W. Polin
Louise Hageman
Clifton
Thomas Wheeler
Humbolt
Nellie Welch
Clio
Okla
Lucy McCall
Waukomie
Leroy Polin
Dot
Catesby
Lib Clark
Florence Baird
Missouri Valley
County Judge's Office
Jacob Meisinger
Stanton
Madison, Neb
Big Bryan
Arkansas
County Institute
River Boat Line
Mata
Laura Puls
Murray
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