Adventurous English Heir Relieved Of Money in Omaha
Lionel Ashman, descendant of English nobility, recounts a lifetime from England to Canada’s trenches to Kansas farms. After earning 470 dollars for summer work, he was robbed in Omaha by two stick up men who took his overcoat and cash before he trudged toward Plattsmouth seeking funds to continue home.
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England
America
Flanders
Lionel Ashman
Candian
Mr. Ashman
Omaha
Kansas
Benson
Cuming Street
Twenty-fourth Street
Cuming
LaPlatte
Plattsmouth
Okron
Ohio
Canada
Dominion
France
Young
Ashman
United States
Army of Canada
Married in Omaha A Few Days Ago
George C. Matthews formerly of this city married Rosa Rogers at the bride’s home in Omaha on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Matthews is the son of Mr and Mrs William G Matthews, long-time residents here, and served in the United States Army during the war. The couple will reside in Omaha.
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George C. Matthews
This City
Rose Rogers
Daly
Rosa Rogers
Omaha
Matthews
William G. Matthews
Journal
Army of the United States
Metropolis
Snow Does Not Hinder Travel To Omaha
The heavy snow across country roads has not stopped travel from this city to Omaha. Cars report a smooth ride as snow packs and roads improve with Monday conditions easing. Traffic previously slowed by packed snow is resuming as roads reopen and pack again.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Snow Delays Hit Rural Carriers Nationwide
Snowbound routes slow postal delivery as carriers struggle across rural districts. Weeping Water outposts and central western county towns wait for better conditions, while the Plattsmouth route reports variable progress with severe snow in parts yet continued through passage for much of the trip.
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Plattsmouth
Hassler Confined After Severe Fall On icy Steps
William Hassler remains at home after a Monday evening fall on the icy south steps of his residence on North Fifth Street. He suffered a very severe back strain with bruising but no broken bones found on examination. He has been confined to bed since the incident.
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William Hassler
Hassler
North Fifth Street
Suit Filed for Five Thousand Dollars in Nehawka Area
William H. Doughty sues Parr Young in district court claiming August 18 1919 beating near Nehawka caused injuries and $5000 damages. He alleges a threshing operation on the public road three miles west and a half mile north when Young struck him multiple times breaking teeth worth $50. Attorney William A. Robertson represents the plaintiff.
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District Court
William 5. Doughty
Parr Young
Nehawka
William A. Robertson
Elected Leader Heads Nebraska Royal Arch Masons
At the Grand Chapter session in Omaha James M. Robertson was chosen captain of the host. Alpha Morgan Broken Bow was named grand high priest Louis E. Smith Long Pine as king L D Richards Fremont as treasurer and Francis E White Omaha as grand secretary The session met at the Masonic temple but due to fuel restrictions was held in White’s office.
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Dastliv
Royal Arch Masons of
Nebraska
Omaha
James M. Robertson
Robertson
Alpha Morgan
Broken Bow
Louis E. Smith
Long Pine
L. D. Richards
Fremont
Francis E. White
Masonic Temple
Howell gauges aim to curb standout GOP nomination
R. B. Howell, Nebraska national committeeman, reports satisfaction with the Washington GOP meeting but voices concern on presidential plans. He and allies oppose a lone candidate and intend to block a Penrose bid, though specifics were not disclosed.
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R. B. Howell
Nebraska
Washington
Howell
Penrose
Nebraska Republicans Praise Howell Perkins and Calder in Civic Action
In Washington the Nebraska Republican scene notes Howell and George Perkins with Senator Calder as key players in selecting William Hays to head the national committee. The first general committee meeting after the event earned praise for the trio’s astuteness and discretion.
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Chicago
Washington
Nebraska
Howell
William Hays
Hays
George Perkins
Senator Calder
Settlement of Road Question Stirs County Contractors
County commissioners and contractors argued over who pays for extra road work on a government aid road south of the city. Stumps and trees removed from the new roadway added several thousand dollars in expense, with the county resisting covering the extra cost though the contract defined hedges as rows of trees. The dispute centers on approximately five thousand dollars additional liability under the agreement.
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Board of Commissioners
Ford and Fordson tractors move despite snow
The T. H. Pollock company reports strong demand for Ford and Fordson tractors as winter continues. They recently received a sedan and four touring cars from Omaha for new owners and a car load of Fordson tractors unloaded at Burlington freight house, awaiting delivery at Pollock’s garage on Pearl and Sixth streets.
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T. H. Pollock Comany
Omaha
Pollock Company
Burlington Freight House
Pearl and
Sixth Street
Leaves for California on Pacific coast winter trip
Friday's Dilly reports Fred Hild wife and son Henry with Mr and Mrs Henry Wolf of Avoca leaving Murray for the Pacific coast to spend the winter. They plan visits in Los Angeles and other southern California cities. Mrs Hilds health has been poor. a warmer climate may improve it and prompt relocation if favorable.
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Fred Hild
Henry
Henry Wolf
Avoca
Hild
Murray
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
California
Farm for Sale in Cass County Nebraska near Manley
160 acre improved farm near Manley with level land and high quality status. Possession March 1 if sold promptly. Price and terms reasonable. Inquire O. A. Coon, Manley, Nebraska for details. 4xw
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Manley
O. A. Coon
Nebraska
Collision Is Cause of Big Damage Suit
Three district court cases arise from a August 24 1915 collision in the city west side where a buggy carrying Mrs Mary Blunt and Mrs Edna Taylor was struck by an automobile owned by John Koukal driven by August Koukal. Plaintiffs allege injuries and loss of ability to work plus medical costs and buggy harness damage with aggregate sought totaling 12210 dollars. William A Robertson represents the plaintiffs.
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District Court
Mary Blunt
Edna Taylor
John Koukal
August Koukal
Blunt
William A. Robertson
Death in Omaha Investigators Probe Helen Beeson Case
The coroner's jury in Omaha reports on the death of Mrs Emma McAdams, 24, who died after an operation at Nicholas Senn hospital. Dispatches say the doctor who performed the operation and the husband are named as accessories. The Beeson family of Red Oak, Iowa, knew her in the city.
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Emma Beeson McAdams
Omaha Corner
Omaha
Emma McAdams
Nicholas Senn Hospital
Beeson
Red Oak
Iowa
For Sale Milk Cows Tuberculine Tested
Milk cows on sale ready to freshen, heavy milkers, tuberculine tested. Contact Neil D. Cameron at Bellevue Blvd block north of Childs road, Omaha. Telephone South 3517.
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Neil D. Cameron
Bellevue Blvd
Childs Road
Telephone
Omaha
Stork Delivers Baby at Meisinger Home Near Mynard
Yesterday morning a storkic visit brought a fine little daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Meisinger near Mynard Plattsmouth. Mother and child are doing well and Henry is proud of the new addition. Friends share in the happiness.
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Stork
Plattsmouth
Henry G. Meisinger
Mynard
Henry
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers in Annual Meeting
The Royal Neighbors of America held elections at the Modern Woodmen building. Appointed officers include Oracle Mrs. Margaret Tulene, Vice Oracle Mrs. Carrie Christ, Past Oracle Mrs. Frances Schultz, Recorder Miss Garnet Cory, Receiver Mrs. Jennie Tulene, Chancellor Mrs. Elizabeth Buttery, Marshal Mrs. Katie Hild, Inner Sentinel Mrs. Stella Goodwin, Outer Sentinel Mrs. Laura Andrews, Manager Mrs. Emma McMahon, Musician Mrs. Dollie Hudson.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Woodmen
Oracle
Margaret Tulene
Carrie Christ
Frances Schultz
Garnet Cory
Jennie Tulene
Elizabeth But
Tery
Marshal
Katie Hild
Inner Sentinel
Stella Goodwin
Outer Sentinel
Laura Andrews
Blizzard Grips Central Rockies to Midwest Rail Lines
Early morning blizzard from the Rocky Mountain states plummets temperatures to 25 below and 10 below in places. Heavy snow halts western rail traffic amid coal shortages and fuel scarcities, with Alliance Grand Island and North Platte reporting severe conditions and urgent relief needs.
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Rocky Mountain
Central States
Alliance
Grand Island
North Platte
Journa highlights popular copyright books lineup
A brief notice announces a display of popular copyright books at the Journa. Readers can browse a curated line of works spanning classic to contemporary titles. The feature underscores accessible pricing and a chance to explore authors and genres in a single venue.
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The
Journa
Death of Mrs Goodwin Aged Cass County Resident
Mrs Elizabeth E Goodwin aged nearly 87 died after a three year illness. Born December 21 1822 in Pendleton County West Virginia she lived in Scott County Iowa and Nebraska before settling near this city in 1869. She was a Methodist and leaves son Robert L Propst ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren a sister Mrs S L Willis in Brighton Colorado. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Finday’s
Cass County
Elizabeth E. Goodwin
Pendleton County
West Virginia
Old Dominion
Scott County
Iowa
Goodwin
Nebraska
Methodist Church
S. L. Willis
Brighton
Colorado
Robert L. Propst
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Holdup
Snow Checks Carriers
William S. Doughty
Park Young
Bowell
Ford Car
Ford
August
Mrs. Meisinger
Emma McMahen
Dollie Hudson
Son
First National Bank
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