Many Omaha-bound travelers listed in city notes
Mrs J W Gamble and many others travel by Burlington train to Omaha this morning. Miss Hazel Cowles, Glen Phebus, Ben Henry, Mrs Sam Smith, J H Oltroegge and many more are headed to Omaha for business schooling visits, court, or family. Weather hints at more snow ahead as local officials report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gamble
Burlington
G. B. Gould
Omaha
Glen Phebus
Hazel Cowles
Ben Henry
Sam Smith
J. H. Oltroegge
Gertrude Stenner
Blanche Robertson
South Omaha
B. F. Biehelberger
Tabor
Misa Nettle Jhousek
John Albert
Federal Petit Jury
Lincoln
Charles L. Martin
West of the i city men tour for business near Cul lom
Will Messinger of the west side travels from Cul lom on the Schuyler to handle work. Fire Chief Anton H. Koubek and James Krezek ride to Union to slaughter rabbits wholesale. They arrive with cannons strapped to their bodies, feared by Union residents as if Zelaya’s Nicaraguan army. Local mothers shelter children as rabbits also prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Messinger
Cullom
Schuyler
Anton H. Koubek
James Krezek
Union
Zelaya
Weddings and births and local happenings in Weeping Water
Invitations announce the wedding of Gordon Henneger to Alice Moback on December 8 1909 at the Bird home in the city. A baby girl was born November 29 1909 to Mr and Mrs Walter Norval both mother and child reported well. Engineer Hoover assisted by Theo Thimgans and fireman on a town run. Mia Williams of Oklahoma visiting Mrs Wm Spangler then Louisville to see Williams relatives. Dr T Leyda and wife plan spring departure to Chase county for a Leyda family reunion with J M Leyda and family of Plattsmouth and Falls City presence for a 22 pound turkey. Pump station at the depot planned with two water tanks, old dispatcher's office removed, pump to be placed at corner, excavation fifteen feet deep cemented, old pump house to store water treatment chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Henneger
Alice Moback
Bird
Walter Norval
Stork
Hoover
Theo. Thimgan
Leyda
J. M. Leyda
Plattsmouth
J. B
Falls City
R. K
Funeral Pending for Edward White as Family Awaits Brother
The funeral date for Edward White remains unsettled as his brother Harry travels snowbound in New Mexico and is expected to arrive tomorrow. White, a Cass Camp MVA member with a life policy, was escorted home by his mother and brother, with pallbearers from the same order including Frank Cloldt John Cloldt Clyde Dare Emil Weyrthh Frank Mack and John W Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward White
Harry
New Mexico
Cass Camp
Vis
Frank Cloldt
John Cloldt
Clyde Dare
Emil J. Weyrthh
Frank Mack
John W. Chapman
Thanks for Kindness in Time of Sorrow
The family of Nelson Jones expresses gratitude for kindness aid sympathy and floral remembrances during his illness and death. Special thanks go to the Plattsmouth Fire Department for their aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Jones
Plattsmouth
Eight-Nine Years of Age at Plattsmouth Visitor
A. Edwards of Plattsmouth visited this office and announced that it was 69 years ago today since his marriage on December 2, 1840. He will be 89 on March 18 and is in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Edwards
Plattamouth
Glenwood
Gratitude for Kindness After Sudden Death
In thanks for the many kindnesses shown after the sudden death of our wife mother and sister, Herman Streitweiser Hattie Close Elsa Wood and William Heberman express deep appreciation for floral tokens and support. Mrs. L A Moore is visiting Omaha today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Close
Elsa Wood William Heberman
Burlington plans new Omaha office and west-line control
Rumors say H. E. Byram, formerly district superintendent, becomes assistant general manager in Omaha with overall charge of Burlington lines west of the Missouri. A new Omaha post may oversee Colorado and Southern operations, centralizing management from Omaha across routes to Billings Denver and Texline, Tex. Byram, a well known, popular railroad veteran, joins a planned year of extensive construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burington
H. E. Byram
Williard
Chicago
Missouri
Omaha
Bryam
Burlington
Missouri River
Holdrege
Colorado & Southern
Billings
Denver
Texline
Tex
of Inc
Byram
County Commissioners Open Bridge Bids and Officer Bonds
The county commissioners in regular session opened bridge bids for next year and reviewed furnishing bonds for county officers. Firms bidding included Nebraska Construction Lincoln and Western Bridge Omaha among others. The Nebraska Construction bid still pending acceptance or rejection at 2 p m with checks returned from other bidders. bonds bids not acted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Construction Company of
Lincoln
Western Bridge and Construction Company of
Omaha
Canton Bridge Company
Canton
FP. L
J. P. Falter
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Construction Company
Bonding County
Warm winter of 1879 86 and early Plattsmouth rail era
Charles Kroon recalls the Glenwood Junction in the late 19th century. Farmers plowed in February during a warm winter, and he was the town’s only storekeeper at the time. By August 1880 the Plattsmouth bridge trains began crossing and the East Plattamouth houses were moved on flatcars into the Junction, reshaping the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Junction
Glenwood Tribune
Charles Kroon
Raat Plattamouth
Plattsmouth Bridge
Kroon
East Plattamouth
Is He Insane A Workman in Cedar Creek Quarries
A complaint filed with Clerk of the Court Robertson charges John O Rourke a stone quarry worker near Cedar Creek with insanity. Sheriff Quinton found him too ill to move and the commission ordered no further action pending his transfer to his sister’s Gretna home as his condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
John O'Rouke
Cedar Creek
O'Rourke
Quinton
Gretna
Night Watchman Recovers After Using Dr King’s Discovery
W. J. Atkins, working alone as a Night Watchman in Banner Springs Tennessee, contracted a severe lung cold from exposure. After failing various remedies he used Dr King’s New Discovery and returned to work. The ad promotes cures for colds coughs and lung ailments with trial bottles offered by PF G Fricke Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Dr. King
PF. G. Fricke & Co
Burns Suffered by Burlington Paint Shop Worker
Gus Swanson, a Burlington paint shop employee, received severe burns to his hands when a gasoline torch backfired while he was painting cars. The torch used a compressed air powered flame, and an escape was blocked by a scaffold. Injuries were treated and not deemed immediately dangerous, though painful and likely to keep him from work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Swanson
Burlington
Patronize Home Industry for Community Prosperity
A call to support local businesses to strengthen schools churches and public institutions. The author argues that buying from home merchants sustains the neighborhood and keeps money within the community for collective benefit.
Co-Operate With Teachers In School Duties
Parents have duties regarding schools they can meet with effort. They should show interest in the school, inspect teacher reports, ensure daily punctual attendance, encourage diligent study, cooperate for timely student return home after dismissal, and visit the school to talk openly with the teacher and principal.
Electric Bitters Praised by Vestal Center Woman
Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York attests Electric Bitters as a great gift from God for women. She credits it with lasting vitality and health, noting quick relief from nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches faintness and dizziness. Sample 10 cents at Fricke Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Fricke & Co
Surprise Visit from Albion Relative Highlights Family Medical Crisis
Editor P A Barrows received a visit from his brother in law C W Kesterson of Albion Neb as he took his young son to a hospital in Omaha for eye injury treatment. The rock strike may have caused eye loss and Dr Gifford in Omaha fears the eye cannot be saved though appearance might be preserved. Kesterson returned to the hospital this morning and Mrs Barons traveled to Albion to be with her nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Barrows
the News
C. W. Kesterson
Albion
Neb
Omaha
Barrows
Gifford
Kesterson
Chamberlain's Siniment Promises Quick Recovery
A sprained ankle may disable for three to four weeks without proper treatment. Chamberlain's Siniment claims to cure in three to four days. It is touted as a remarkable preparation and is sold by all dealers.
City Deals With Winter Chill And Local Projects
A Burlington resident braved the cold without a cap but bought one in town. Mr Hedengren says sewer work will proceed despite freezing weather and be completed quickly. Commissioner C R Jordan is in the city for the county board meeting, arriving from Alvo last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Hedengren
Burlington
Hedengren
C. R. Jordan
Board of County Commissioners
Alvo
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Daily Personal News
Henry Donat
C. M. Ford
St. Joseph
Clark Ferree
Cornell Bluffs
John Svoboda
Creighton
Plainview
Ned
W. G. Cheney
Union Schools
Fairmont
F. J. Caldwell
Frank Kauble
Caldwell
J. Stewart Livingston
Democratic County Central Committee
Shallenberger
National Good Roads Association
Topeka
Kas
Peter C. Hansen
Charles Bell
Mary Svehla
Earl Hassler
Julius Rogge
James Emergon
City
No 92
Lillian Bookmeyer
W. F. Scotten
Eva Reese
Ainter
Thomas J. Murphy
Minnie Guthman
Murdock
H. BR. Neitzel
Fred Engel
McCord, Brady& Co
Anton Nitka
Wintersteen Hill
The
Weather Bureau
Middle West
Southwest
Mra. Vallery
Leon Huckins
Lincoln Herald
Journal
Col. Bates
Leon
Herald
Nebraska
the Perkins Hotel
Herman Streitweiser
Calumet
Lumi
Ayer
JC Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
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