Union Old Settlers gathering draws many visitors
A crowded Union pageant week brings dozens of guests to the Old Settlers reunion. Residents and visitors from Plattsmouth, Murray, Weeping Water, Nebraska City and other towns mingle at the picnic grounds and ball game while many return to renew acquaintances.
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James Lewis
Union
Glen
Fred Kline
Electrichans
Payne Junction
Troy Davis
Weeping Water
Old Settlers
Ray Richards
Wabash
George Davis
Hartington
Plattemouth
Lowther
Coleridge
Unior
Ed Murray
David Murray
Fef. W. Young
Alton
Stanton
Colorado
Unicon
OW Settlers
E. Clagey
Carl Egenberger
Mlattsmouth
Julian
Henry West
Lienry
Thomas B. Moore
Walthill
Rock Bluffs
K. D. Clark
Weeping Farer
Unite
Burlington
Nebraska City Truck in Ditch After Streak From Plattsmouth
A Nebraska City bound truck from Plattsmouth left its path and veered into a ditch opposite Fred Clark’s home last Sunday. After help arrived on Monday the crew dismantled the Ford wagon and reassembled the frame before returning to Nebraska City. The occupants were injured though names were not obtained.
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Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Fred Clark
Union Team Defeats Nehawka In Sunday Ball Game
A portion of Union traveled to Nehawka while the rest stayed away to join the Nehawka fans. The pickup Union squad defeated Nehawka 17 to 5 in a lively game enjoyed by both sides and local supporters.
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Union
Nehawka
Nehawkaites
Old Settlers Game: Union Defeats Julian 3 1 in Exhibition
Union team beat visiting Julian 3 to 1 in the Old Settlers day exhibition game. Halph Davis scored one run and Earl Wolfe two runs for Union. Next games set at Weeping Water on September 1 for a purse event and at Nebraska City on September 5.
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Julian
J. Collins
J. Tyson
R. Hoagland
Graham
Wm. Graham
Harry Lavigne
Henry Johnson
C. A. Stuckenholtz
Wil Lerger
Davis
Earl Wolf
Dave Eaton
Bob
Glen Kline
Bruce Wolf
Fred K. Kline
H. Griffin
Julia Hoback
Union 3
Halph Davis
Earl Wolfe
Weeping Water
Farmers Union
Nebraska City
20th Infantry Band Delights Settlers Picnic Crowd
The 20th Infantry Band was praised by the old settlers association for securing the music at the event. A street concert greeted arrivals, followed by another performance at the picnic grounds and a city concert for absentees. Union and visitors extend thanks to the soldiers for excellent entertainment.
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Old Settlers Association
20Th Infantry
Wno
Union
Postmaster Miss Lyda Clark Praised for Efficient Service
Omaha inspector W W Coble visited Union last Monday to audit bonds and accounts of postmistress Lyda Clark. He found the accounts in excellent condition and commended her capable and courteous management, noting the town’s good fortune in her leadership.
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W. W. Coble
Omaha
Union
Lyda Clark
Ice Cream Social at Sciota School House Saturday
The Sciota church and Sunday school invite members and neighbors to an ice cream social at the school house this Saturday evening August 25th. Admission supports a worthy cause and promises a pleasant, enjoyable event for all attendees.
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Sciota School
Winfield Poultry Shooting Sparks Car Pursuit
An auto load from the south halted near Winfield Swan’s northeast of Union. A gunman killed a chicken in a field and a woman retrieved the fowl before the party sped away. Swan captured the car number, a Nehracka plate, and will learn the owner from W. R. Bannine in Lincoln.
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Winfield
Winfield Swan
Union
Mr. Swan
W. R. Bannine
Lincoln
Visit to Ohio and midwest crops noted by Dr Towne
Dr. S Towne living east of Tin ion on the O street road near the river returned from Fayette Ohio last Monday afternoon. He reports enood crops in the east and says Ohio has benefited from rain and good crops. He says Illinois and areas he passed through lack the crops seen in Iowa and Nebraska, which he calls banner states for crops this year. Mr Towne
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Dr. S. Towne
Tinion
O Street
Fayette
Ohio
Iowa
Nebraska
Mr. Towne
Visiting party tours lands near Iuriba Colorado
A group led by L. R. Tipton and including John Hobbelt Joseph Everett Alfred Wilson John Jarence Pont Wilson viewed lands and crops around Iuriba Colorado this week. They had not returned to their old town for about 28 years.
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West
L. R. Tipton
John Hobbelt
Joseph Everett
Alfred Wilson
John Jarence
Pont Wilson
Iuriba
Colorado
Old Settlers Celebrate 42nd Annual Picnic
The Old Settlers association marked its 42nd annual picnic near Union last Saturday with a festival of friendship. Inclement weather limited Friday events, but Saturday saw a condensed program featuring Creede Harris, Rev. W A Taylor, surface, Windham, Pollard, Beeson, Briggs, Jesse L Root and others sharing reminiscences and greetings.
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Old Settlers Association
Union
Alden
Creede Harris
Hoy
W. A. Taylor
Harris
Taylor K. Surface
County Commissioner Harris Sidelined by Illness
County commissioner C F P Harris remains at home due to illness but expects to resume duties soon. He says courthouse repairs require voter approval as costs exceed current authority and the levy is exhausted. He indicated the public will vote on the issue. Mrs J D Cross heads upcoming county convention.
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C. F P. Harris
Harris
Court House
County convention set for September 16 at local church
The Cass County Union of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is arranging the county convention to be held September 16 at the Presbyterian Church in the city. For sale: a new Mullerty separator and two Stilian cream cannots. Call Mrs. Tenuc J. Boyer, phone 240.
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Cass County Union of the Woman's Christian Penmperande Unlon
Resteterian Church of Thet City
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