Death claims Nelson Jones after brief illness
Nelson Jones of Plattsmouth Nebraska died at his home on Friday December 30 1909 after a short illness described as quick consumption He was 38 years old and had worked as a night watchman for local merchants He is survived by a widow two daughters and multiple relatives with funeral arrangements pending and Oak Hill cemetery to receive his remains
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Jones
Nelson
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Oak Hill Cemetery
Nelson Jones
Omaha
Mr. Jones
Merchant's
Wich
Mills County
J. R. Jones
Ethel May
Almenda Louisa Jones
Jacob E., Clyde
James Robert Jones
George Ahlrep
Denver
Col
Almira Baldwin
Dora Denson
Edna Denson
Agatha Jones
Minnie L. Jones
American Patriots Society
Springfield
Til
Narrow escape for farmer after hay rack fall near ditch
Will Vallery, driving a four horse team on his Bouling bay farm southwest of the city, was thrown from a hay rack when the lead team jumped a ditch. He suffered severe bruises but escaped broken bones after being dragged by the wheels and pulled over a bridge before help arrived.
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Will Vallery
Vallery
E .D. Cummins
Mr. Vallery
Beatrice Judge Returns From Chamberlain Trial Detour
Judge H D Travis comes back from Beatrice where the State vs Chamberlain trial paused after a juror fell ill with typhoid fever. A new panel will report Monday and the case will resume. Judge Travis plans to return Sunday and then proceed toward completion. He also visits his brother I F Travis in Omaha where he is recovering from typhoid fever and is improving.
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H. D. Travis
Beatrice
Chamberlain
Tecumseh
Helm and son visit Loulaville from Schuyler train
Theodore Helm and his son Charles, noted locals of Mesare, were visitors today in Loulaville after arriving by the Schuyler train this morning. The Helms are esteemed residents and always welcome in the city.
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Theodore Helm
Charles
Loulaville
Schuyler
Mesare
Helm
Plattsmouth Club Banquet Praised Across State
The Plattsmouth Commercial Club banquet drew praise from Secretary Wescott and others including Arthur Smith and J. M. Guild. Guild praised the event as best in the state for attendance and enthusiasm, urging industrial leadership role for Plattsmouth.
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Plattsmouth Commercial Club
Wescott
Fremont Commercial Club
Plattsmouth Club
Messra Arthur Smith
J. M. Guild
Mr. Wescott
Plattamouth
Guild
Omaha
Fremont Club
Omaha Club
Plattemouth
Plattsmouth
Wedding at Weeping Water Unites Local Couple
In Weeping Water last Wednesday evening William E. Heebner and Miss Nellie E. Cockrell were married at the home of Mrs. A. Haunts the bride’s grandmother. Rev. J. C. Street officiated as the groom, a respected local farmer, and the bride, a longtime teacher, were joined in matrimony to a chorus of family and friends.
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Weeping Water
William E. Heebner
Nellie E. Cockrell
A. Haunts
J. C. Street
Lineman Joe Hair Injured by Falling Pole
Nebraska Lighting Company lineman Joe Hair was injured when a pole fell while he was on it at Third and Rock streets. He fell to the ground, was carried to Hotel Plattsmouth, and examined by A Bourgeon who found a sprained right ankle and bruises.
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Joe Hair
Nebraska Lighting Company
Third
Rock Streets
Hair
Plattsmouth
Mrs. A F Knoflicek Heads to Omaha by Early Train
Mrs. A. F. Knoflicek travels to Omaha today after taking the early morning train.
Narrow Escape From Injury on Side Street Ride
Last Wednesday night A. G. Bach and his wife escaped serious harm when their buggy hit a deep hole. Mr Bach sprained his knee while his wife remained unharmed. A surgeon found no broken bones and the injury will keep him inactive for several days.
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A. G. Bach
Mr. Bach
Missouri Pacific upgrades with new river bridge and relayed tracks
The Missouri Pacific plans a yearlong project starting in two weeks to replace the Platte River bridge with a steel and concrete structure and to relay tracks into Gilmore Junction. The new bridge will replace the old span and allow heavier engines and faster service between Omaha and Kansas City.
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Missouri Pacific
Platte River
la Platte
Gilmore Junction
Omaha
Kansas City
Platte
Bud Ball Pleads Guilty in Nebraska Theft Case
Bud Ball appeared before Judge Archer and confessed to stealing C B Westcott’s Sona clothing from a store. He received twenty five days in jail with three days on bread and water and was returned to the county jail pending next year.
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Bud Ball
C. B. Westcott
Sona
Archer
Eame
Matthew Gering
Matthew
Bud
al Bud
Hastile
Casas
Jawa
Nebraska
Donjon
Quinton
Edward W White Dies in Pennsylvania of Typhoid Fever
Edward W White, a 22 year old engineer from the city who recently graduated from the state university at Lincoln and worked for Westinghouse Electric near Pittsburgh, died of typhoid fever in Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania. He was survived by his mother, three brothers, and a sister, with arrangements for his funeral to be announced.
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Edward W. White
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Batchelor
Westinghouse Electrical Company
Pittsburg
W. A. White
David
Harry
Arthur
Adelia
State University At
Marry
New Mexico
Adella
Bia
State University
Company B
Thurston Rifles
Palladium
Given
Land Case Dismissals Follow U S Appeals Ruling
In St Paul Minnesota Judge Hook of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals sustained the sentence given to several cattlemen convicted years ago of fraudulent entry of lands in the state. Ami B Todd former county commissioner now in Denver was among those convicted and fined one thousand dollars and three months in jail. Efforts may seek a presidential pardon citing health and unintentional actions to avoid prison.
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St. Paul
Minn
Hook
Circuit Court of Appeals of the
United States
Ami B. Todd
Denver
Col. Todd
Todd
Nebraska Prison Sentences Fall Unevenly for Company Officers
The article notes that Barnett Richards, Will G. Comstock, and Charles C. Jameson, all officers of the Nebraska Land & Feeding company, received heavier sentences than Todd while many other convicts, including some, were fined 1500 dollars and jailed for a year.
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Barnett Richards
Nebraska Land & Feeding Company
Will G. Comstock
Charles C. Jameson
Todd
Isbell Abandons Mall Route After Terrible Road Conditions
N H Isbell, longtime carrier on a mall route, abandoned the trip for the first time in seven years due to extreme road deterioration. He traveled as far as Mrs Goone’s area southwest of the city and returned to town, signaling ongoing rural delivery disappointments and poor future road conditions.
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N. H. Isbell
Brinsey Leads Early Omaha Trip Amid Morning Train Arrival
Low Brinsey is among those upending today in Omaha after taking the early morning train to the city. The report notes a group moving to Omaha with Brinsey among the participants.
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Low Brinsey
Omaha
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Judge Travis
The
Commercial Club
A. F. Knoflicek
Missouri Pacific Improvements
White
Edward
Wilkinsburg
Eddie White
Ita
Edward White
Heaven
Missouri
State Univer
Isbell
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