County Officials to Meet in Omaha
Alliance Nebraska December 14 Selecting Omaha as their meeting place for the convention next year and re electing the old officers to serve another year the State Association of Commissioners Supervisors and County Clerks practically closed its convention here this morning. Resolutions were adopted by the commissioners asking the next session of the state legislature for an increase of mileage fees to 1 cents and increasing the limit allowed for fees and salaries to at least 50 percent. The convention also declared in favor of amending section 2982 of the revised statutes governing the construction and maintenance of bridges over drainage and irrigation ditches so that where newly constructed roads are being improved the cost of bridges over these ditches and drainage canals should be borne by the corporations maintaining these ditches and not by the county. This afternoon the delegates were taken an automobile ride through the country visiting some of the prominent ranches a number going to the river country near Scottsbluff and Mitchell. At the closing session of the convention it was declared that this was one of the best ever held by the association and a vote of appreciation was tendered those having in charge the entertainment of the delegates and visitors. Officers for the coming year are as follows: President P. J. Kennedy York Vice President L. R. Barlow Lodgepole Secretary C. E. Hill Hastings Treasurer Michael Cavey St Edward Legislative Committee Julius A. Pitz W. B. Wykert Michael Cavey Emil Helsing Hugh Allison Joseph Wanek and Daniel Casey.
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Scottsbluff
Mitchell
P. J. Kennedy
York
L. R. Barlow
Lodgepole
C. E. Hill
Hastings
Michael Cavey
St. Edward
Julius A. Pitz
W. B. Wykert
Michael Cave
Improvements on the A. S. Will Farm Stock Feeding Station
The A. S. Will and son Thomas Will near Schlater and FitzGerald farm begin major upgrades turning it into a leading stock feeding farm. Burlington Railroad adds a 700 foot spur for car loading and unloading while plans include a grain elevator and warehouses. Cattle yards will expand by spring to support market shipments, leveraging proximity to Omaha and US markets.
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A. S. Will and Son
Thomas Will
Schlater & Fitzgerald
Burlington
J. F. Clagg
Messrs
Omaha
United States
Mask Ball by K S Society on West Locust Street
The K S Society hosts its annual mask ball on Saturday evening, January 20 at their hall on West Locust street. Music will be provided and prizes awarded for costume classes. Remember the date and prepare to attend.
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K S. Society
West Locust Street
Luther Swann Injured At Burlington Shop
Luther Swann an employee at the Burlington planning mill was badly injured this morning when two fingers on his right hand were caught by a saw while feeding timbers. The nails and tips of two fingers were deeply cut and the middle finger was slightly cut, requiring a surgeon's dressing. He will rest for a few days.
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Luther Swann
Burlington
Royal Neighbors Install Officers in City Lodge
The Royal Neighbors of America held their installation ceremony at the lodge rooms on Wednesday afternoon with a large attendance. Officers installed include Oracle Mrs N P Schultz Vice Oracle Mrs William Hassler Recorder Miss Garnet Cory Receiver Mrs Jennie Tulene Chancellor Mrs M Hild Inner Secretary Mrs Ida Kunsmann Manager Mrs Barbara Snyder. Refreshments followed, and the group noted the organization as a large ladies fraternal presence in the city.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Oracle
N. P. Schultz
William Hassler
Garnet Cory
Jennie Tulene
M. Hild
Ida Kunsmann
Barbara Snyder
Royal Neighbors
Eagles Elect Officers for the Ensuing Year
The local Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers for the coming year. Officers include Worthy Past President William Barclay, Worthy President W M Mason, Worthy Vice President Clifford Burbridge, Worthy Chaplain Percy Fields, Secretary B G Wurl, Treasurer James Rebal, Inner Guard C E Sedgway, Outer Guard Anton Hasson, Trustee J P Statter. The lodge plans a December social for members and families and the meeting was well attended.
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Order of Eagles
Worthy
William Barclay
W. M. Mason
Clifford Burbridge
Percy Fields
B. G. Wurl
James Rebal
C. E. Sedgway
Anton Hasson
J. P. Sattler
Serious Automobile Accident Near Avoca
A. H. Grafe’s car skidded on ice near Avoca and overturned while en route to town. Mrs. Grafe suffered a fractured collar bone as both occupants were thrown from the vehicle. The crash broke a front wheel and occurred on a Wednesday on a road slick with ice.
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Avoca
A. H. Grafe
Julius A. Pitz Honored at State Meeting
Cass county Commissioner Julius A. Pitz joined C. E. Heebner and Henry Snake at Alliance for the state association of County Commissioners and County Clerks meeting. He was named to the legislative committee to aid winterly proposed laws and promote the state good roads program.
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Julius A. Pitz
Cass County Board
C. E. Heebner
Henry Snake
State Association of County Commissioners and
Pitt
Eighty first birthday of Grandma Wesch celebrated
Yesterday marked the eighty first birthday of Grandma Wesch known by many in the city. Friends visited her home to share hours with the active, bright celebration and wished her many more happy anniversaries to come.
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Grandma” Wesch
Police judge smoked out by smoke-filled city hall office
This morning Judge Archer entered his city hall office to thick smoke filling the room. Fire in the basement jail stove sent smoke upward, forcing the judge to window exit and abandon the office until the smoke cleared.
For Sale Poland-China Boar and Jersey Heifer Calf
For sale a Poland-China boar and a one yearling Jersey heifer calf. Contact C. E. Babbitt in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.
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Poland-China
Jersey
C. E. Babbitt
Plattsmouth, Neb
Appeal of Little Girl Cries For Santa On the Line
A child pleads via telephone for Santa Claus to connect on the wire from the North Pole. She lists desires for coal meals warmer clothes and a doll, warning that failure would leave her family hungry and sad this Christmas.
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Central
Santa
North Pole
Swift Reindeer
Joy ride season nears end as freezes trouble cars
Cold weather has caused many cars in the city to freeze up and require repairs. The season for joy rides is about over as owners abandon chances of freeze related damage and look to thaw out their autos for spring.
Commissioner Pitz Meets Alliance Convention Mischief
From Saturdays Daily Pitz and B A Rosencrans returned from Alliance Nebraska where they attended the county commissioners and clerks convention. They describe an entertaining meeting with discussions of state matters and praise Alliance hospitality. Julius reportedly faced several playful incidents and jokes about ransom over clothes.
Good Wrestling Match In Plattsmouth Saturday Night
A wrestling match is set for Saturday night December 23 in Plattsmouth featuring Frank Schmarder of Louisville against Ruby Warner of Howells Neb. Fans expect a great bout with strong support for both contenders and a solid crowd.
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Plattsmouth
Frank Schmarder
Louisville
Ruby Warner
Howells
Neb
Frank
Ruby Warren
Ruby
Miss Lucille Bryan Returns From Missouri Treatment
County Assessor W. R. Bryan and his wife with daughter Miss Lucille returned from Kirksville Missouri where she had months of treatment at Still hospital. The treatment is reported successful and the girl returns home greatly improved with hopes for permanent relief. Hampshire bears for sale in Plattsmouth Nebraska inquiries directed to C R Todd.
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W. R. Bryan
Miss Lucille
Kirksville
Lucille
Still Hospital
Missouri City
Bohemian Girl staged by Aborn Opera at Parmele Theater
The Aborn Opera company presented Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl at Parmele Theater to a captivated audience. Jeanette Wells starred as Arline with Harold Blake as Theodore, Phyllis Davies as Gypsy Queen, and Albert Wallerstedt as Count Arnheim delivering strong solos. The chorus plus Tzigani Whirlwind acrobats enhanced the performance with elaborate settings and music.
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Aborn Opera Company
Parmele Theater
Balfe
Jeanette Wells
Arline
Marble Hall
Harold Blake
Theddeus
Phyllis Davies
Francis Tyler
Devilshoop
Count Arnheim
Albert Wallerstedt
Aborn
H. E. Vroman Recovers After Serious Illness
H E Vroman aged 83, long a city resident, is recovering after a serious illness. He has been cared for by his son L H Vroman and family and is now able to enjoy relatives company. Ray Vroman of Cooper Iowa and Mrs A E Hill of Galva North Dakota visited during his illness. Ray returned home today. Friends express relief at his improved condition and hope for continued progress.
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H. E. Vroman
L. H. Vroman
Mr. Vroman
Ray Vroman
Cooper
A. E. Hill
Galva
N. D
Builders' Specialty Company Incorporated in Omaha
A group of Plattsmouth men formed Builders' Specialty Company with 25000 capital in Omaha. Nelson Jean James W Bur nie and F E Martin are the incorporators and the firm will buy and sell contractors equipment across the west. Burnie and Martin also sponsor the Concrete Construction company and will keep the same Omaha offices.
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Plattsmouth
Builders’ Specialty Company
Omaha
Nelson Jean
James W. Burnie
F. E. Martin
Concrete Construction Company
Merchants Report Record Christmas Shopping Day
Saturday drew huge crowds as farmers and city residents filled Main Street shops. Automobiles and horse teams clustered the central business district while clerks struggled with high volume sales marking one of the heaviest retail days in the city’s history.
Mrs Minford former Murray resident dies in Lincoln
Mrs W J Minford 80 former Murray resident died at a son’s home in Lincoln after a short illness. She came to Cass county in 1870 and lived near Eight Mile Grove where the town of Murray is now. The Minford family was respected in the community. The husband died two years ago and Mrs Minford had lived in Lincoln with relatives. Funeral services were held at Murray and she was buried beside her husband in the cemetery near the old home.
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Cass County
W. J. Minford
Murray
Lincoln
Minford
Old Eight Mile Grove
Alvo Republican Leader Murtey Visits Plattsmouth Today
John Murtey representative-elect from Cass county stopped in Plattsmouth for a brief visit to observe state needs ahead of the coming session. A banker and grain dealer, Murtey is described as a keen business man trusted to represent public interests. He was accompanied by Perry Cook.
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John Murtey
Alvo
Cass County
Journal
Murtey
Perry Cook
Mrs Burton Leaves for Omaha Visit with Son Dean
Mrs. G. F. S. Burton of Chicago departed this afternoon for Omaha to visit her son Dean before returning home after a week in the city as a guest of Mrs. Robert Windham.
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G. F. S. Burton
Chicago
Robert Windham
Omaha
Dean
Revenge After Ten Years Sparks Alvo Fight Arrest
County Attorney A. G. Cole and Sheriff C. D. Quinton rushed to Alvo after a report of a serious fight. Roy Stewart suffered a gash above the eye from James Groves, who was arrested and arraigned for assault. Groves confessed a long held grudge from a squirrel shooting case ten years prior. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and jailed twenty one days if funds are not posted.
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A. G. Cole
C. D. Quinton
Alvo
Rock Island
Murdock
Roy Stewart
James Groves
Groves
Quinton
Allen J. Beeson
County
Cour
Stewart
Mam
Young Men’s Bible Class Banquet Set for January 11
The Young Men’s Bible class of the First Methodist Church plans its annual banquet on Thursday evening January 11 in the church parlors. District Judge Begley will preside as toastmaster and Hon. E. M. Pollard of Nehawka will give the chief address, with several other speakers on the toast list. The event attracts many age groups and leaders from various walks of life. The class aims to expand seating to accommodate all attendees.
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First Methodist Church
Begley
E. M. Pollard
Nehawka
Nebraska
Local Farmer Joins Ranks of Auto Owners
One of the county’s leading farmers, Mr. Vallery, has purchased a new Studebaker through Cass county agent J. F. Wolff. The car is described as a beauty and promises much pleasure for the Vallery family in spring and summer once he learns to handle it.
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Vallery
Studebaker
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Committee of the Loyal Sons
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Mamma
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Alliance
B. A. Rosencrans
Sid
Julius
Missouri
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Builders’ Specialty Company IS Incorporated
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