A Trip Over the County to Wabash and Beyond
A resident reports a cordial visit to Wabash meeting Steve Hulfish and locals like George Towle and Oscar Allen. The piece highlights Richards Park’s decline, Wabash’s business scene including farms, banks, lumber yard, and the optimistic view of a bright town future.
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Elmwood
Wabash
Plattsmouth
Steve Hulfish
George Towle
Oscar Allen
J. C. Brown
Farmers’ Elevator
Eagle Visit Highlights Town Busy with Growth
A Cass county correspondent recounts a visit to Eagle last Thursday, noting new concrete walks by George Oberle, the town’s saloon and drug store proprietor. They meet hardware dealer A L McDonald, see his buggies and wagons, and praise Eagle’s bank, led by president Mr Reiter and cashier L M Mielenz, a bright 22 year old. Dr. Jester returns to practice in Eagle after a brief move to Bethany, renewing local medical service.
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Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Eye of Man
Cass County
J. C. Brown
Farmers’ State Bank
J. M. Creamer
Elmwood
Eagle
Bure
George Oberle
A. L. McDonald
Mack
Jester
Bethany
Lincoln
Mr. Mielenz
Wahoo
Bank
Wave Allen Detained After Liquor Rampage and Gun Threats
In Weeping Water, Wave Allen, with liquor on, pursued vengeance on past adversaries after selling junked cars. He attempted to shoot Judge P. S. Barnes, attacked Night Watchman Ralston in a buggy scuffle, and wielded a loaded revolver and shotgun before being jailed. Sheriff Quinton and County Attorney Rawls notified. Allen moved to Plattsmouth with witnesses Barnes and Chandler.
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Omaha
Wave Allen
Wave
P. S. Barnes
Night Watch
Ralston
Allen
I. C. Lemon
Quinton
Rawls
C. F. Chandler
Harold
Danger From A Very Dangerous Weed In Nebraska Fields
The Auburn Republican warns alfalfa fields clover patches and meadows risk destruction by a slender redish brown vine pest that clings to grasses and crops making mowing and threshing nearly impossible. Originating in Hungary the weed spreads by wind borne seeds and demands immediate burning and eradication by Cass County farmers with county help if needed.
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Auburn Republican
Hungaria
Cass County
Nebraska
Eagle Impressions Report Brightens Local Visit
The narrator describes a pleasant Eagle stop, noting friendly locals like Mielenz Ed Betts and T. R. Crabtree, a popular new editor Mr. Brown, and hotel host C. P. Snyder. He praises Eagle’s improving sidewalks, up to date business district, and overall prosperity in Cass County.
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Ence
Mielenz
Ed Betts
Eagle
Ed Butts
Journal
Beacon
Brown
T. R. Crabtree
Cass County
C. P. Snyder
Reunion trek for Garry Treat joins 29th Iowa veterans
Garry Treat of Weeping Water travels via Missouri Pacific toward Silver City Iowa for a reunion of the 29th Iowa veterans. He served throughout the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 and hopes to meet surviving comrades, honoring old soldiers with both sadness and joy as ranks have thinned by time and war.
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Garry Treat
Missouri Pacific
Silver City
Iowa
Garry
Betts Visits Plattsmouth on Business
Wm Betts from near Avoca was in Plattsmouth on a business visit Wednesday.
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Wm. Betts
Avoca
Plattsmouth
Wedding of Ralph Waldo Jackson and Nellie Stockton
At the residence of J. E. Houlgate last evening Ralph Waldo Jackson and Nellie Stockton wed. After the ceremony they departed for Lincoln on the late Burlington train. In the train they were greeted by a shower of rice and good wishes from Plattsmouth residents.
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J. E. Houlgate
Ralph Waldo Jackson
Nellie Stockton
Lincoln
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Lyons Township Hail Sample Brings News To Glenwood
The Glenwood Tribune notes R. L. Haynie has delivered a half bushel of hail each week for four Saturdays to illustrate Lyons township climate and soil. The hail fell July 6 and is collected from a drift near his home before each weekly report.
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the Tribune
R. L. Haynie
Glenwood
Lyons Township
Glenwood Tribune
Primary law faces loud opposition and possible repeal
Lincoln reports a loud clamor against the new primary law with officials threatening repeal at the next legislature. State Treasurer Brian foresees little interest at the primaries. Some counties show no opposition as Republicans or Democrats lack candidates on the primary ballot.
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Lincoln
Brian
Thompson Finds Fine Country in Minnesota Far Northland
Joseph Thompson visited Oto wawa Minnesota at the start of the week to view land. He returned today praising the country and its fine crops this summer. He plans to consider moving there to make his home.
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Joseph Thompson
Otowawa
Minnesota
Mr. Thompson
Superintendent Gamble Unable to Visit Lincoln for State Normal Work
J. W. Gamble the City Schools superintendent repeatedly asked by State Superintendent McBrien to aid at the state normal in Lincoln cannot depart due to duties at home. He must stay to prepare for the opening of the term on September 3rd.
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J. W. Gamble
Lincoln
McBrien
State Normal
Reunion at Villisca Brings Beaver Family to Iowa
Harvey W. Beaver and two children Luella and Wilson travel with Hugh Anderson to Villisca Iowa for an Anderson family reunion held today. About 250 relatives expected. Mrs Beaver and her mother are sidelined by a recent appendectomy.
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Harvey W. Beaver
Luella
Wilson
Hugh Anderson
Villisca
Iowa
Anderson
Mrs. Beaver
Wilson Anderson
Elmwood
Harvey Beaver
Rail commission inspects Missouri Pacific track in Nebraska
Three members of the state railway commission start checks on the Missouri Pacific line. Chairman Winnett, Commissioner Williams, and Secretary Perkins each pursue different routes toward Auburn, with permission issues and potential invitation from Samuel Lichty. Meanwhile a domestic dispute at the Burley home ends with a fight between Mrs Fry and Mrs Burley as authorities search for Mrs Fry.
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State Railway Commission
Missouri Pacific Railway
Nebraska
Auburn
Winnett
Crete
Williams
Caboose
Clark Perkins
Clark
Omaha
Samuel Lichty
Falls City
Honeymoon couple from San Jose visit relatives in Iowa
At Burlington station our sighting is of Mr and Mrs David Gluck of San Jose Illinois returning from Garrison Nebraska to visit relatives. They plan to go to Mt Pleasant Iowa for a few days. Mr Gluck studied at Iowa Westlyn University for several years.
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Burlington Station
David Gluck
San Jose
Advertising Pay Brings Mix of Offers for Cummins
Charlie Cummins asked for a small ad in the Journal to find a horse for his milk wagon. The ad ran three times, sparking a flood of responses. Cummins phoned this morning, saying to remove it as he is overwhelmed with sellers and has already traded for many horses.
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Wabash
Elmwood
Murdock
Steve Halfish
Mr. Hulfish
Hulfish
Steve Hulfish
Journal
Charlie Cummins
Cummins
Fraternal Picnic Set for August 29 at Weeping Water
Weeping Water welcomes a grand fraternal picnic on August 29 in the city park. Havelock concert band will provide music. Speakers include Jacob Jaskalac of A. O. U. W. and Rev. P. Orr of Lincoln. Other orders will have noted speakers. A ball game and tug of war are planned.
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Havelock
Jacob Jaskalac
Rev. P. Orr
Lincoln
I. O
O. F
Errant newspaper insert causes carrier routing mix
A Weeping Water Herald note accuses Plattsmouth Journal of sending an extra page advertisement into papers beyond the city. The error led to unintended distribution outside the city with Olive viewing it as a dig at the carrier system.
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U. S
Plattsmouth Journal
Weeping
Water Herald
Herald Speaks
Olive
Bert Holmes Receives Operation After Illness
Bert Holmes, long-time resident who moved to Havelock, underwent an appendectomy in Lincoln after a period of illness. He tolerated the operation well and is expected to fully recover, with many friends hoping for a complete restoration of health.
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Bert Holmes
Havelock
Bert
Lincoln
Mr. Holmes
Will Visit Old Home V. V. Leonard and Wife
Mr and Mrs V V Leonard departed this morning for the east to visit major eastern cities including Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Washington New York and Buffalo They will also visit Mr Leonard s ancestral home in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania during the trip
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V. V. Leonard
East
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Washington
New York
Buffalo
Mr. Leonard
Susquelina County
Penn
Wounded Man Shows Signs of Recovery at Shops
Frank Lephart, badly injured in the shop accident a few days ago, is improving and can see with one eye. Physicians and friends hold hope for his full recovery.
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Frank Lephart
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Eagle and Wabash
Richards
H. T. Richards
Richards Park
Shaw
St. Louis
Richards’ Park
Creamer
A. W. Barrett
R. R
M. P
Chas, Fry
George Burley
Burley
Chas. Fry
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