Population decline in Cass County shocks Plattsmouth
Fred Caney reports Cass County lost 1644 people from 1900 to 1910 with 1436 fewer school children. He notes emigration, rising land prices, and tenancy as factors, while local officials dispute census validity and resign to the mystery of the rural decline.
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Fred Caney
Omaha Evening News
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Journal
Weeping Water
Nehawka
Greenwood
Death of a Former Citizen Richard R Vivian
W K Pax learns by wire of the death in Bayard Nebraska of Richard R Vivian pioneer Plattsmouth merchant and rancher He was twice married with several surviving children and step children Funeral arrangements are being made by Canon Burgess Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with pallbearers drawn from old friends
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W. K. Pax
Vivian Brothers
Bayard
Nebraska
Richard R. Vivian
Plattsmouth
Vivian
Fox
Canon Burgess
Richard RK. Vivian
J. M. Robertson
Cass County
Cheyenne County
James Vivian
Hastings
Mr. Vivian
General Gibson
Lester
Emmons
Lloyd
Maud Brown
Denver
William G. Gibson
Scott
Lincoln
Oak Hill Cemetery
Public Sale Notice From Weeping Water Area
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his home located five miles east and one half mile north of Weeping Water, six miles northwest of Nehawka, and nine miles southwest of Murray on the stated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Nehawka
Murray
Farm Auction Listing Details Livestock and Implements
A sale on Saturday December 23 1910 lists livestock including horses cows hogs and poultry plus extensive farm implements and equipment. Items include 12 year old gray horse weight 1400, bay mares 7 and 4 years old, three yearling colts, a 2 row cutter and many farming tools. The sale is conducted by A P Chriswisser with terms cash for under 10 and credit on larger balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monitor
Lewis
McCormick
Bradley
Morris
Kodak Sale Offers 20 Percent Discount
A local advertisement invites customers to visit and see a twenty percent discount on all kodaks and supplies. The note promises the best offerings from the East man kodak line and urges in person inspection.
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Eastman Kodak
For Sale Two Poland China Pigs Inquire of Sam Gilmour
Two roughbred Poland China pigs are for sale. Inquiries welcome to Sam Gilmour at St We Gf Mosar’s.
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Poland
China
Sam Gilmour
We Gfmosar
Trunk Recovered in Four Minutes at Station
Miss Ritter departed for Ft. Madison Iowa after finishing her season. A missing trunk was found four minutes after a baggageman reported it, as Martin’s hackman sprinted to harness a team and return the trunk to the station before the train left.
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Miss Ritter
Extra Clerk For December At Plattsmouth Post Office
Miss Henrietta Martins was appointed assistant clerk at the Plattsmouth post office for December to handle expected holiday traffic. Postmaster Schneider secured an additional clerk from the department to prevent being swamped with packages and Christmas mail during the month.
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Henrietta Martins
Plattsmouth
Schneider
Pel Barrows Elected Secretary of Lincoln Base Hall
Pel Barrows former editor of the Plattsmouth News-herald has been elected secretary of the Lincoln Base Hall association at a fat salary. Barrows is noted as a top Nebraska baseball fan and ran the publicity bureau for Senator Burkett during the campaign. He formerly wrote for the Nebraska City Daily Press.
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Pel” Barrows
Plattsmouth News-herald
Lincoln Base Hall Association
Barrows
Nebraska
Lincoln Club
Burkett
Nebraska City Daily Press
Notice to Creditors in Estate of John A Wallinger
State of Nebraska Cass County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors of the deceased John A Wallinger will meet the administrator of the estate before me County Judge of Cass County Nebraska at the county court room in Plattsmouth on December 12 1910 and June 14 1911 at 9 o clock a m each day for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination adjustment and allowance Six months are allowed for creditors and one year for the administrator to settle the estate from December 12 1910 Witness my hand and seal of the County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska this 10th day of November 1910.
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Nebraska
Cass County
John A. Wallinger
Plattsmouth
Plattemouth
Local notes and movements from Nehawka area
Dr Walker Nehawker, former local practitioner, was in town briefly with no permanent relocation. Otto Carroll Mans Stoll and Brn Young joined a blue rock contest in Murray where Young won prize money. Fred L Nutaman left for Lincoln to study legislative grounds for winter work. Ex Governor Sheldon shipped cattle and hogs to Wayside Mississippi. Tom Mason accompanied them to seek comfort en route. Mr Sheldon followed midnight train to attend his interests. Mr and Mrs E A Kirkpatrick returned from St Joseph after Thanksgiving with son Guy and wife. They visited Dr Pollard in Salem Nebraska. Wm Carroll and daughter came home from Los Angeles after July stay. he notes experiences but is glad to return, having passed through Portland Oregon where another daughter resides.
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Walker
Otto Carroll
Mans Stoll
Brn Young
Murray
Mr. Young
Fred L. Nutaman
Lincoln
Legislative City
Sheldon
Wayside
Mississippi
Tom Mason
E. A. Kirkpatrick
St. Joseph
Missouri
Guy
Salem
Nebraska
Pollard
Wm. Carroll
Los Angeles
California
Carroll
Nehawka
Portland
Oregon
Honey from Jap Young Prompts Christmas Demand
Readers praise J M Young's apiary in Jap for delivering high quality honey. Two two-pound packages received and recommended for buckwheat cakes and biscuits. Approximate stock listed around two hundred pounds for sale, with a holiday sale nudge.
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J. M. Young
Journal
Paving Blocks Progress On Vine Street Project
The M. Ford crew began laying brick blocks yesterday at the west end of Vine street. Snow was shoveled from wagons to clear a path as three or four men spread sand and lay blocks alongside a two helper crew. The Seventh and Vine intersection requires expert work and once finished the team will speed up as blocks arrive. the Sixth to Seventh block should open for travel within two days.
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M. Ford
Vine Street
Seventh and Vine
Pigs for Sale by N. Laurens
Spring male Duroc Jersey pigs for sale listed by N Laurens. Contact details not provided.
Doan's Kidney Pills Proved Effective By Lincoln Family
A 1910 testimonial from Mrs Gilson of Lincoln confirms Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache urinary issues and kidney disorders. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's. Also notice in Cass County Nebraska legal action to quiet title in district court detailing Clouds on title to land and required answer by January 6 1911.
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Mary E. Foster
Cass County
Robertson
Frank
Greenwood Couple Nearly Succumb To Gas Fumes
Reports from Greenwood say R B E Clymer and his wife living a mile east were nearly suffocated by gas fumes from a new base burner installed the day before. The brother found them unconscious. Mr. Clymer recovered while Mrs. Clymer remained unconscious until Sunday evening.
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Greenwood
R. BE. Clymer
Mr. Clymer
Dora Frickle Heads to Omaha for Visit
Migs Dora Frickle traveled on the afternoon train to Omaha to visit her sister for a few days continuing journey plans remain unspecified.
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Migs Dora Frickle
Omaha
St Mary's Guild Members Meet at Mrs Fricke Home
The St Marys Guild of St Luke s church gathered at Mrs C G Fricke s home for a productive afternoon. Members heard reports on the Christmas market and planned activities for the Sunday School party while sewing cases for candy gifts. A luncheon was served and enjoyed by all attendees.
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St. Mary's Guild
St. Luke's Church
C. G. Fricke
Paradise Park land sale near town post office
Eighty two acres described as Paradise Park located two miles north of the post office. Terms available at Streight and Streight's furniture store. Public notice dated 12 3 21.
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Paradise Park
Streight & Streight’s
For Sale Duroc Boars With Pedigrees
Auction notice lists Duroc boars with pedigrees for sale by L. H. Oldham. Buyer contact details not shown.
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L. H. Oldham
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Haggage
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Doan
District Court
William H. Rainey
Pinintiff
G. Jorden
George W. Jorden
James B. Jorden
Jamen
Jorden
Chalista Jorden
Charles G, Jordan
Mary J. Jordan
Janper A. Ware
Smithton WH
Davin
Sarah J. Davis
George M. Robertson
Ind Mre
Franc A
William T. Ratney
Cletrat
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Nebrag
William H. Team
William HJ
Rainey
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