Death of Charles A. Askwith at Nebraska Masonic Home
Charles A. Askwith, a long time Omaha iron moulder and Masonic member, died after a two week illness from appendicitis at the Nebraska Masonic Home. He was born 1849 in Pennsylvania, served in the Civil War, and lived in Omaha before moving to the Home. Survived by two daughters and two brothers. funeral in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondas
Nebraska
A. Askwith
Carilsie
Pennsylvania
Dave
Grust
Gener
Lee
Omaha
Askwith
William Kosh
Andrew Patullo
Col W. S. Askwith
Masonic Home
Pacific Grove
California
Didam Askwith
Tilden
Funeral services for Mrs Christias Barr held at First Methodist
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at the First Methodist church by Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz for Mrs Christias Barr. The body arrived from Denver on the Burlington with Burl Barr of Denver as escort. The service included hymns sung by Mrs Edward Roman and Mrs E G Shallenberger. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery beside family members. Out-of-town attendees included Earl Barr of Lyman Colorado and Mr and Mrs Ld Homan of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aontay
Prat
Christias Barr
First Methodiat
Frank Emory Pfoutz
Burlington
Denver
Burl Barr
Demen
Colorado
Proutz
Efrete
Edward Roman
E.G. Shallenberger
Tock
Jesus
Oak Hill Cemetery
Earl Barr
Lyman
Ld. Homan
Omaha
Jack Ellece
Cornell Binffs
Burlington Officials Pass Through Westbound on No 15
Vice-President E P Brarken of Burlington accompanied by minor railroad officials traveled through the city on No 15 bound for the west to oversee company business. C J Conner Omaha division superintendent and Owen Hoenshell traveling engineer joined at Pacific Junction and accompanied the party through the western division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Mondar
Trauy
E. P. Brarken
Burlizgton
C. J. Conner
Omaha
Owen Hoenshell
Pacific Junction
William Wynn Taken To Hospital For Untapped Treatment
This afternoon William Wynn was taken to the hospital at Omaha for treatment and possible operation. He has suffered bladder trouble for some time and doctors hope surgery will remove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benday
William Wynn
Omaha
Wynn
Captain Harrison Gaver Taken to Government Hospital
Captain Harrison Gaver a well known farmer and U S Army reserve officer, was sent to the government hospital at Jefferson Barracks Missouri for treatment. He had suffered hip trouble making it hard to sit or move and had sought care at home and in Omaha without improvement. Friends hope for a full recovery after his hospital treatment.
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Mendasts
Cathe— Yeeterday
Harrison L. Gaver
Is City
United Stes Army
Government Hospital
Jefersom Barracks
St. Louis
Gaver
Omaha
Missouri City
Captain Gayer
Eagle Will Case on Trial in the District Court
The district court before Judge Begley heard the admission of the will of Henry Koettlehut in a dispute over his estate. Proponents argue the will favors daughters with cash gifts while sons receive farms, alleging influence by some sons. A large Basie area attendance marks the trial expected to take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Cass County
Drstrict
Kettlehut
Henry Kettlehut, Jr
Basie
Safety Meeting At Plattsmouth Shops Draws 250
A large open air safety meeting was held Monday at Plattsmouth shops planning mill with about 250 employees present. Mr. F B Thomas Burlington safety inspector spoke on the safety first campaign and praised the reduction of accidents at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
F. B. Thomas
Burlington
Chicago
Wm. Baird
W. F. Huneke
Thomas
Burke Taken to Lincoln for Penitentiary Term
Sheriff E. P Stewart and Deputy W. C Schaus took Walter Burke to Lincoln to begin a six to eighteen month sentence for a third offence of possessing intoxicating liquor. Burke was arrested in November and quickly moved through preliminary and district court trials before departing for prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P Stewart
W. C Schaus
Lincoln
Walter Burke
Burke
Legions Car Sealed Bids Won by Albert Cotner at Auction
The Legion committee opened six sealed bids for a $729 Overland sedan at Farmers State Bank. Albert Cotner bid 650.00 and was declared winner, buying the car for the community auditorium fund. The drive, aided by T. O. Pollock 500.00, raises total donations to 21,150.00, with 7,500.00 toward a 10,000.00 goal and work to finish by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Legion Committee
Farmers State Bank
T. O. Pollock
Community Auditorium Fund
Rex Young
Pollock
Jamumryist
Huildine
Passing of Aged Lady in Mondar's Sialls
Mrs C A Bail mother of M M and M B Allen of its city died yesterday in Omaha after a long illness at her daughter Mrs Albert Alstrand’s home. Age 76? years the obituary notes a long decline before peaceful death. She formerly lived in Afton Iowa and will be interred there tomorrow at the old family cemetery. She is survived by two sons M M and M B Allen and five daughters including Mrs Alstrand of Omaha Mrs Elmer Comer of Afton Mrs L F Benefict of Kersey Colorado Mrs A Welsh of Denver and a daughter in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondar’s Sialls
C A. Bail
M. M
M. B. Allen
Oweha
Albert Alstrand
Colorado
A. Welsh
Denver
Cleveland, Ohia
M D A Auxiliary Meeting Enjoys Pleasant Friday
The M. D. A. auxiliary met Friday at Mrs. Fred Armstrong’s home at 8th and Pearl. Mrs. Charles Manners presided as plans for Christmas work and a quilt for sale were discussed while Miss Tris Allen and Mrs. Otto Luschinsky performed readings. Coffee and a picnic luncheon followed a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Armstrong
Bth
Pearl Street
Catherine
Charles Manners
Tris Allen
Otto Luschinsky
Armstrong
Walter Rhodes
Toots the Bulldog Poisoned at Keenberger Home
Sorrowful scene at the Keenberger residence after someone poisoned Toots, the bulldog belonging to Stewart Eigenberger. The dog, sent from Hollywood by Louis, died suddenly while climbing stairs on lower Main Street. The act is described as dastardly and deserving of severe punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Keenberger
Stewart Egenberger
Exenberger Apartments
Lower Main Street
Stewart
Hollywood
Louis
Enjoy Fine Time At Mrs Meisingers Thanksgiving Party
A large gathering at the home of Mrs. George A Meisinger on North 7th Street featured a Thanksgiving feast organized by Mrs Metsinger for children and guests. Attendees included Louis G Metsinger and family Nora Murray Emil J Metsinger and daughters Alice Virginie Dorothy Ashland Fred Baunland Maxine Union Ed G Mesinger Mynard Mrs George Meisinger and Mrs A L Todd Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Meisinger
Con
William
North 7Th Street
Ittenaunes
Louis G Metsinger
Fleegehter
Feilen Nora
Murray
Emil J. Metsinger
Alice Virginie
Porathy
Ashland
Fred Baunlanidl
Maxine
Near Union
Ed G. Mésinger
Mynardd
George Meisinener
This City
A. L. Todd
Asinland
Meisinger
Royoni
Popular Girl Nora Livingston Engaged to Edwin Scott Jr
Announcement by Dr and Mrs T P Livingston of Plattsmouth Nebraska reveals the engagement of their daughter Nora Livingston to Edwin Scott Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Scott of New York City The wedding is set for December 19 at the Livingston home with plans to reside in Colorado after the ceremony Nora is a Plattsmouth native and University of Nebraska alumna who taught in Plattsmouth Denver and remains connected to the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
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T. P Livingston
Nora Livingston
Plattsmouth
Serious Accident Occurs In Amos Wrights Injury
Amos Wright aged 51 suffered a very serious injury when a buzz saw, powered by a Ford, burst while at a North Sixth Street home. A fragment struck his left eye, causing severe injuries to the eye and cuts to his face and head. He was taken to Dr. Giffords office in Omaha for treatment and evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Wright
North Sixth Street
Wright
Gifford
Omaha
Specter in Pear Street Ward Stirs Residents
Last evening residents on Pearl Street saw a figure dressed in white walking westward. Descriptions say the person looked of medium height with a chunky build wearing garments resembling white overalls or pajama like clothing. The mystery remains unsolved.
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Pearl Street
Westeward
Sells Electric Washer At Weeping Water
The firm of Buster and Swatek sold and delivered a One Minute washer to a local family near Weeping Water. The machine eases household chores and makes wash day much lighter, described as a fine device likely to be appreciated by the recipients.
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Buster & Swatek
New Stock of Christmas Cards at Bates Book Store
Bates Book and Stationery Store announces a fresh stock of Christmas cards. The arrival adds seasonal selections for greeting cards, gift tags, and related stationery. Customers are urged to browse early for best choices.
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Bates Book and Stationery Store
Murdock Will Case Draws Wide Interest in County
The district court heard the estate case of Sarah Thimgan’s will from Cass County as heirs contest the document that left Marieck property to Elma Gakemeier. Jury verdict upheld the will with Mrs Thimgan sound of mind.
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Sarah Thimgan
Sereht Thimean
Marieck
Elma Gakemeier
Foint
Henry A Guthmann
Cours
Juden A. It
Prom Tresdan
Thimgan
Cass County
Murdock
Plaice
Thimean
Duxbury
Club Holds Meeting At Miss Genevieve Whelan Home
The W H E club of city young women met Saturday evening at Miss Genevieve Whelan on Wintersteen Hill for a bridge party. Miss Jeanette Weber won the prize. gracious refreshments accompanied the event and added to the enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Whelan
Wintersteen Hill
Jeanettte Weber
Will Look After Practice In Local City
Dr. Anthony of Omaha visited to arrange caring for Dr. P. J. Flynn’s practice during his illness. If Dr Flynn cannot resume, Dr Anthony plans to locate here permanently. He comes highly recommended by locals who know him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Omaha
P. J. Flynn
Flynn
Miss Catherine Conis Brings Joy to Palace of Happiness
The Palace shines as George Conis and friends celebrate arrival of Catherine Conis, a lively newborn girl weighing about a pound more than expected. The happy father and mother look forward to naming her and settling in Plattsmouth with prayers and best wishes from family and peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlor
George Conis
Simes
Charleston
Repis
George
Catherine Conts
Plattismouth
Piers
Wttle
Keen Weather Spurs Golfers Toward Early Season Play
Vicinity golfers enjoy an unusually warm push to spring play at the Wiles farm course. The Keen Weather fosters long drives, fine showings, and continued practice as members report the course in excellent shape and anticipate mid summer form if mild weather persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiles Farm
Colf
Teaws
Golf Club
Condolence Resolution From Burlington Plattsmouth Group
The Mechanical Department Association of Burlington Plattsmouth expresses deep sympathy to the family of Mrs. John Lutz for their loss. The resolutions urge recording the condolences in association records and transmitting copies to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lutz
Mechanical Department Association
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Fred G. Morgan
William Shea, &Jr
R. KR. Tompkins
Committee
Order of Does organized in Plattsmouth lodge
Ladies forming the Ben evolent Patriotic Order of Does were inducted as charter members of the Plattsmouth lodge of Elks No. 139 P.O.E. Officers including President Mrs Emmons J Richey and several counselors were installed by Mrs J H Craddock supreme deputy for Nebraska. Two monthly meetings planned at the Elks lodge with one business and one social session. Next meeting December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Destet
Kellgze Ream
Ploltemeuthwiee Mo
P.O. EL
Larties of the Elks
Order
J. H. Craddock
Oomha
Order For
Nebraska
Emmons J. Richey
Bert Coletdeth
Frank M Bevtar
W Bell. F.creterr
M. E Brancner
Treseurer
A. G. Bach
Thomas Walling
E. G
Shallenberrer
John Hart
A. W. Cloidt
R. J. Larson
May Murphy
S&s Cheese
J. C. Peterson
Elke Lodge
Indies Experd
Card of Thanks for Sympathy to Family
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends who comforted us during our bereavement. Thanks to the First Methodist Church and its pastor Rev. Frank Emory Prouts. Gratitude to the choir for assistance at the last service for our mother and grandmother. George Barr and family. John Long and family.
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Frank Emory Prouts
Egr
Harr
George Barr
John Long
Fam-Ly
Little Daughter Arrives at West Vine Street Home
A nine pound baby girl arrived yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Krejel on West Vine Street. The mother and child are doing nicely and the event brings happiness to the family circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krejel
West Vine Street
Littte
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C. A. Askwith
Nebraska Masonic Home
Mrs. Barr
Henry Kettlehut, Sr
Albert Cotner Hick
Legion
Toots
The
Journal
T. F. Livingston
Sarah Thimeen
Catherine Conis
E. J. Richey
Thanes
First National Bank
BANK
Fiame
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