Cass County Rural Letter Carriers Convene at Weeping Water
Rural Letter Carriers of Cass County held a convention at Weeping Water last Sunday after a call from officers of the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Attendance was high. a meeting in late November 26 formed the local organization. Discussion covered benefits of the association, road improvements, line placement, carrier duties, patron debts, and nearly all topics related to rural free delivery. Several carriers joined. plans include engaging state officers for a barber and adjunct, and a June meeting on the second Sunday with notices by card.
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Carricuaf
Cass
Weeping Water
Lattemonth
State Association
Rural mail carriers seek higher pay and improved conditions
Carriers in the county complain they earn 1008 yearly, delivering over 25 to 30 mile routes with horse teams on roads often in poor condition. They argue for parity with city carriers earning 7200 to 5000 annually who work fewer hours, noting the job’s exposure and six day weeks. They credit rural delivery with connecting farmers to the world and reducing isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Eiby
Postal Department
Polk Answer in Kupka Will Case Sparks Old Kentucky Bet
Carey 5 Polk filed an answer in the Kupka will case. He admits Kupka died owning land in section eleven township eleven range ten and that a German will purporting to be the deceased’s was offered for probate. Polk bought the plaintiffs’ interest, contested probate, sold the land to Herman Schmidt, took a $14 000 mortgage, and defends the deal as profitable while risking potential additional will challenges. The piece labels the deal as a gamble and notes the sum involved and suspicions of motives.
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Kupka
Carey
Polk
Campaign Buncombe
Ernest Kupka
Township Eleven
Rane Ten
Kupke
Sayre
Herman Schmidt
Kentucky
Ohio
St.ow
Stroy
Suit Alleges Adultery Causes $15700 Damages
William Smith Heines files in district court against Johan W Connally alleging his wife’s alleged intimate relation with Connally for several months has left Heines’ home desolate. He seeks $15700 plus costs citing alleged loss of affection and misery amid prominent local families. Mrs Heines is mother of three.
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Murray
William Smith Heines
District Court
Johan W. Connally
Heines
Connally
Hhelnes
Mrs I I Jones Dies at Murdock in Sudden Death
We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs I I Jones of Murdock at her home on Suddi go morning December 13. She was the wife of Dr J D Jones and a most elegant lady. Her sudden demise deeply afflicts the be reaved husband relatives and friends. The remains were taken to Ashland where the funeral occurred at 10 o clock Tuesday morn ing. The Journal extends sympathy to the bereaved husband in this hour of his deep affliction.
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I. I. Jones
Murdock
Suddigo
J. D. Jones
Ashland
Printing ventures expand in Deadwood and Belle Fourche
From the former Martismouth printers to new owners in Deadwood, the Mining Review plant with presses and cutters will stay in Deadwood while the Central City Register remains active. Merrick manages the Deadwood office, and R W Merrick will oversee operations. Fellows and Kirkham press forward in Belle Fourche after buying the old jail building for their new office.
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Martismouth
Great Simpe
Will Hinter
Central City
Ss. de
Rewtster
Deadwoed
Deadwood
Register
Binfer
Merrick & Linfer
R. W. Merrick
Billy
RK. O
Fellows
Bartlb
Kirkham
Belle Fourche
Fellows X& Kirkhim
State Asks Probate Of John King Estate In County
Nebraska Attorney General Prout files claim to the estate of John King who died last April leaving four claimants. The state asserts King died intestate and a lost will may have favored others, while McCurdy Urwin and King relatives contest shares of about 2544 to 55,000. A court hearing before Judge Douglass will decide who inherits.
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Nebraska
Prout
John King
Wing
Hmn
King
Thos. Akeson
Douglass
Daniel W. McCurdy
Lucinda Jane Urwin
Francis M
Gieorge B. King
McCurdy
Lucinda J. Urwin Caims
George B. King
Francis M. King
MacConshie Fest officers elected for yearly term
At the MacConshie Fest meeting G A RK officers were elected for the ensuing year including Commander R W Iyler s I V C J W Thomas J W C David Hawksworth Chaplain W T Melvin Quartermaster H J Streight Trustee David Hawksworth Guard M Ratney Delegate to State Encampment C W Green The Woman s Relief Corps also elected officers President Mrs Newland S V C Mrs Thomas J V P Mrs J C Peterson Chaplain Mrs Gibson Conductor Mrs Thrasher Guard Mrs Hickson Delegate to State Encampment Mrs Dodge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. RK
R. W. Ilyers
J. W. Thomas
J. VV. C
David Hawksworth
W. T. Melvin
H. J. Streight
M. Ratney
C. W. Green
Woman’s Relief Corps
Newland
S. V.c
Thomas
J. C. Peterson
Gibson
Thrasher
Hickson
Dodge
Man saves pig farmer from enraged sow
On Friday while moving young pigs, Wash Young was attacked by a sow that bit his leg and nearly killed him. A neighbor arrived to pull him free as he bled and struggled to escape. He escaped with a badly lacerated lower limb and no further injuries.
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Wash Young
Wash
Mr. Young
Watches Found By River Described in Public Notice
Amos Doty found two watches in a brush heap while hunting rabbits. Owners must call at Chauncey Doty’s home on the east side of the river, describe property, prove ownership, and pay for this notice.
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Amos
Chauncey Doty
Eight Acres Near Myngrd For Sale
An advert states eight acres near Myngrd with well improved condition. For further particulars inquire at the Journal office.
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Myngrd
Journal
Pioneer Bouche Dies After Stroke in Nebraskan City
Another old citizen died in the city on Friday morning December Dith 1905 after a paralytic stroke. Born in Philadelphia March 7 183? he moved to Nebraska twenty years ago and lived near Cedar Creek before retiring to this city. Survived by a widow and eleven children the funeral was held Sunday from Lincoln Avenue with Rev H Barkman of St Pauls Church officiating. The deceased was a respected longtime resident and the funeral drew a large crowd.
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Bouche
Mr. Buche
Philadelphia
Isus
Nebraska
Cedar Creek
Soo
Near-Frozen Shop Employee Rescued Night of Narrow Death
Antone Jerousky, a shop employee, nearly died from exposure on Saturday night near the old ice house on Washington avenue. Louis Mittlemike found him and summoned Claus Baetel and a young man named Scott who revived him at his home. Earlier, John Baetel found Jerousky on the ground near Turner Trail and helped him to Neisel's mill before he wandered off. Some speculate he was duped, but nothing was taken. Jerousky is described as normally not a heavy drinker.
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Antone Jerousky
Louis Mittlemike
Washington Avenue
Mullemike
Claus Baetel
Scott
Jerousky
John Baetel
Turner Trail
Neisel’s Mill
Jerovsky
Local Tent of Maccabees Founded in Flaitsmouth
Oliver Rouse and State Commander Ostrom led Omaha contingent to establish a Twenty member Tent of Maccabees in Flaitsmouth. Officers elected for six months include Post Commander W L Pickett and Commander F R K Ballance with Ralph White as Record Keeper and Dr J S Livingston as Physician. The fraternal society offers insurance features and aims to grow membership.
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Oliver Rouse
Flaitsmouth
Ostrom
Omaha
W. L. Pickett
F. R K. Ballance
Aa. H. Hager
Ralph White
Geo. Pearson
Frank H Smith
J S. Livingston
John Kearn
Gus Rhode
Dick Hazelwood
John Commons
Burlington Railroad Wrecks Immunize Despair
A westbound passenger train derailed near Albia Iowa killing seven or eight and injuring many as several cars burned. On Malvern hill a Denver Express over turned killing engineer Frank Knox with passengers largely unscathed. Knox, famed Burlington veteran, was popular among staff.
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Burlington
Albia
Iowa
Denver Express
Malvern Hill
Frank Knox
Christmas Gift Idea for Absent Friend
Don’t wear your brain to a frazzle deciding on a present to send. Instead send the Journal a whole year for one dollar. It would be a weekly gift, saving letter writing about gossip we fear to publish.
Salt and Turpentine Cure for Cattle Poisoning
A historical remedy suggests preventing cattle deaths from corn stalks by drenching with one pint salt dissolved in three pints warm water plus three tablespoons turpentine. After effects, rub turpentine along the neck veins to relax nerves. use as a reference for stockmen.
Christmas musings and oddities from Plattsmouth
A collage of humorous observations on holiday life in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Notes on Christmas gifts, family life, Santa jokes, post office sparking, and local quirks. Mentions horseplay, taxes, and a joke about a man kissing his neighbor’s wife. A lighthearted look at seasonal and civic topics.
Chorus girls and theater stars vie for beauty crown
The article notes Anna Held and rivals like John Fisher Shuberts Ziegfeld and Nixon Zimmerman compete in mounting chorus girls for stage shows. It highlights Nixon Zimmerman’s Miss Bob White as the best organized and most merited production under S. F. Nixonson’s management and promises a local sight soon.
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Anna Held
John Fisher
Shuberts
Ziegfeld
Napoleon
Anna Eld
Nixon & Zimmerman
Bob White
S. F. Nixson
Wagon Crash Injures Hans Rathman and Johnny Likewise
Hans Rathman of Weckback & Co to be housebound for weeks after a collision on Washington avenue when a horse ran wild. Johnny Likewise suffered a minor ankle sprain and will need a cane for several days.
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Hans Rathman
Weckback & Co
Johnny
M. P
Washington Avenue
Hans
No excuse for swindles like fake doctors warned to readers
The letter urges vigilance against fake doctors and similar scams, noting farmers in the county have recently fallen for such schemes. It questions whether the men in question subscribe to the county paper and urges readers to subscribe to stay informed on local matters.
Winter Florida trips via Dixie Flyer offer savings and scenery
Escape harsh northern winters with affordable Florida stays and a scenic rail route. The Dixie Flyer travels from St. Louis to Jacksonville with no car changes, via Nashville Atlanta and Chickamauga Park, with round trip winter tickets on sale through June 1, 1904.
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Florida
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Fla
Nashville
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga Park
Atlanta
Macon
Dist
Pass. Ag’t
Ill
Cent. R. R
Omaha
Nebraska
A Costly Mistake Ad From Early Drug Purveyor
A vintage ad warns that mistakes can be costly and life threatening, but promises relief with Dr King's New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The notice notes the price of 25c at Pricke & Co. drug store.
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Dr. King
Pricke & Co
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Hamburg
Hamburg Electrical Light Company
Hayden Brog
Sattler & Fassbender
lDryv Goods
Flourr and
Fpeed
Haveland China
L. B. Egenberger
Victor
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TAE Jeweler
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