Early Valley History at Council Bluffs Meeting
Judge Horace Deemer of the Iowa Supreme Court discussed Missouri River settlement history at a Potawatomi County Historical Society gathering in Council Bluffs. The talk covered early pioneers, missions, newspapers, and the formation of Nebraska Territory with focus on Bellevue, Omaha, and Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottawattamie County Historical Society
Council Miguffe
Horace Deemer
Iowa Supreme Court
Meads
Missouri Valley
Fe Fen
Kamer
Omahe
Coane
W. T. Brown
Nebraska State Historical Society
Lincoln
Missouri River
Couteil Isluits
Omaha
Bellevue
Florence
Missouri
Connell Bluffs Society
Judge Deemer
Territory
Nebraska
John Galvin
Deemer
Towa
Congress
Mississippi
Iowa
Kansas-Nebraska
Fremont, Mills
Pottawattanie
National Congress
Hadlef D. Johnson
Council Bluffs
Traders’ Point
Washington
Johnson
Wyandotte County
Kansas
Hadley C. Johnson
Johnsons
Lows
Belleyne
Plattsmouth
Pather Deemer
Haself
PSAS
Wiverton
Fitilie Gull
Merton Guylerd
Belwe
Gil
Nebraoski
Siegestion
Cortney Nell College
Lowa
Tiret Lotto
Lodge of Masons
Peter Sarpy
Connell Bliffs
Alfred D. Jones
Connell Bluffs
Omaha Arrow
Corneil
Piper
Jace Deemer
Union Pacific
Hori
Fudge Deemer
Jolie
Cownell
Joseph Smith
Missouri Pacific Works to Improve Depot Services
The Missouri Pacific announces steps under Agent Norton to improve facilities at Burlington, including a cleaned north end room, new stove, and better waiting conditions. The depot aims to provide separate seating, reliable lights and fires, and timely train arrivals to inform patrons, with assurances of better accommodations and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agait Nerton
Nec
Burlington Mouintaiins
Beon
Norton
Plattsmouth’s Col Bates viewed for future labors
Colonel Bates of Plattsmouth, float representative from Cass and Otoe counties, surveys the scene of his future labors. He is a veteran newspaper man who founded many papers in Illinois and Missouri and has resided in Plattsmouth seven years. Joseph Wolpert of Louisville visited the county seat, a solid farmer and genial neighbor, seeking business and keeping the Journal at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bates
Plattsmouth
Cass
Otoe
Colonel Bates
Mlinois
Missouri
State Journal
Joseph Wolpert
Louisville
Wolpert
Louieville
Weeping Water Republican Denounces Local Mill Controversy
A Weeping Water sponsor attacks a failed paper factory and alfalfa mill project near town. He pledges to back local shops and water salves while opponents claim the promoter vanished and returned to old ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovy
Tho& AM
Plattamourhavi
Court House
Danny Wild
Man Finds Stale Beer After Depot Prank
A man from Unto shire bought whiskey, had it swapped for stale beer, and at the depot his jug was stolen and filled with water. He later found only water when he opened the jug the next morning and vowed to bring home sealed packages henceforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Nebraska City
Jeocup Rebounds From Illness and Returns to Streets
Jeocup who had been confined by inflammatory rheumatism is seen out among friends today for the first time in weeks. Friends report the affliction has eased somewhat and hope his full recovery will continue, allowing him to resume his normal activities soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeocup
Case Appeal Aims to Overturn Judge Rulings in Ghee V State
County Attorney Will Appeal the finding by Judge H Travis in the Ghee v State case. The dispute concerns a man and woman described as married and living together as husband and wife, with their testimony and Bible entry cited as proof. The outcome hinges on whether a marriage existed and on a contested deed and property claims. The case has drawn wide attention across the state as attorneys anticipate a supreme court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do Wo Livineston
H. Travis
Jame
Hermie M
Sueme
Ohle
Wwe
Incident at Partamouth hospitalizes woman after fall
Mire Akeson and her daughter Mrs Z with Liat Hitirhe traveled to Weeping Water for a visit. On alighting from the train at Partamouth she fell breaking two ribs. the ribs fractured and she has remained very ill since the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akeson
L. Liat
Partamouth
Vielt
Narrow escape as gas stove explodes injuring man
Joseph Meio of McMahen and Sone narrowly escaped serious harm when a stove door opening created a gas draft that caused a blast. He dodged the rolling gas, but sustained eyebrow burns and facial scorching as the blast singed his hair and mustache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Meio
Flem
McMahen & Sone
Five Large Wolves Elude Hunters Near Louisville
Last Wednesday near Louisville a large group of farmers gathered at J B Noyes farm to corral wolves. The drive covered a wide area but five substantial wolves escaped as the circle closed, disappointing the hunters and prompting plans for another attempt soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
J. B. Noyes
Land Sale and Move Prompts Farewell from Glenwood Family
Harry Smith tells of Helina buying 30 acres one percent mile west of Plattsmouth and a plan for 30 more. The move is set for March 1 and Mills County Tribune notes the family will leave Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Land
Harry Smith
Helina
Plattsmouth
Glenwood
Mills County Tribune
Battle Creek Museum Hosts Indian Relic Exhibit
The article describes a display at the McMaken property featuring mineral specimens, Indian artifacts, pipes, tomahawks, and wampum. Curator McMihen and volunteers explain frontier history with pieces from the Old Northwest and Sitting Bull era. The collection includes a ten ton Indian bonnet relic and a ghont nbiindil statue among other noted items. An exhibit room hosts a large cabinet of artifacts and a 40 o8H office display for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMaken
South Listh
Elvey
Alielipown
Derry
Curion
Col McMihen
United States
Be Melee
Atinen
Groundling
Republican
Spade
Ool
Malon
Tiooke Gafere
Tie
Wien
Veteran Elm Wood Man Dies
Captain J C White a lifelong Elmwood resident and Civil War veteran dies at his home after years of illness. He served with distinction as a Confederate captain and was a former Masonic member. Survived by wife and several children including sons Janis and Edward of Elmwood. Funeral arrangements to be held from his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. White
Elmwood
Masonic Order
Elmwood, Captain White
Janis
Edward
J A McElwain Jeweler Promises Big Ad Next Week
To Christmas shoppers the jeweler invites calls to inspect a fine line of watches diamonds solid gold jewelry sterling silver and flu e ching over brought to the city. Look for a big ad next week. Yours for business J A McElwain Jeweler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McElwain
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Omaha Paper
Missouri Slope
Frontier Guardsman
Palladium
He Iesvel O
St. Mary's
New Territory
Hadley T. Johnson
Ohio
Fremont
Mis
Pottawattamie
Nuckolls
Mills County
Cass County
Sharp
Burt County
Pacific
Lave Doe
Lifes Company
Norton Laa Meer
Fey
Hudnet « Perfumes
Gering & Co
Horrible, Morville
Perwighnie Us Das
Cony
Joe McMaken
McMaken & Sons
Old
Nevetuy
GetNth
Pere
Edie
Pete
Bowie
Martin Mrapet
Val McMnien
Lily Melnthyes
Efi
Diay Reyes
J. C. White
America
Peli Httol
Mirthiday Murty
Sotucdaws
Mera
Cieo
Weidinen
Coe Weldimin
Fruids ii
Mier Fruth Johnson
John
Hone
Ja- Jin
Kucets
Miss Johnson
Ies
Helen Chapman
Minne Ws
Gladys Marshall
Ida and
Frances Weidman
Ruth John On
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