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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
2
The article honors Captain Isaac Wiles, a pioneer of Cass county near Piattsmouth since 1856, noting his westward journey from California era cattle drives, Indian-era bravery in territorial days, and later life visiting family in Minataire Omaha and Spokane while aging with honor. It chronicles his heritage and enduring pioneer spirit.
Daily reports that Burlington route service has been restored to its normal timetable between the city and Omaha and other points. No. 23 will depart at 12 58 p m for Omaha and the night train from Omaha arriving at 9 p m will run. Branch trains including the Schuyler and other yard services are back in operation.
The Davis family of Lincoln announces the coming marriage of Miss Kate Peuline Davis to Donald Travis Kepler. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s mother's home in Lincoln on Thursday January 1 1920. The couple’s families are long time residents of the county with the bride spending her girlhood in the city.
The Daily reports the arrival of a fine bouncing baby boy at the home of Mr and Mrs Ted Farmer on Friday. The mother and child are doing nicely and Ted shares the joy of a family addition free from notable troubles.
Pedigreed Pol and China gifts offered for sale from Ray Smith. Breeding to Orange Model 2nd noted as a grand champion of Towa. Limited stock, first come, first served. Contact for details and availability.
Notice for a pie social at Tritseh school on December 19 with a Christmas tree and program. Though text is garbled the event is led by teacher Glen na Jovy Barker and invites ladies to bring pies for attendees.
Miss Katherine M. Foster wed Ray Randall of Miles City Montana an officer with the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway at Mrs M Fosters home in Yakima Washington. The couple planned a San Francisco wedding trip and visit with Ralph Foster now in a US hospital after being wounded. Due to illness of a department chief clerk the trip was postponed. The bride is sister to Mrs Fred Kissling and daughter of the late Charles M Foster. Best wishes are extended for a long happy life.
Walter Burrit and Abbie Brown, both of Omaha, married Saturday afternoon at Rev. H. G. McClusky’s home in Plattsmouth after a delayed arrival. The double ring ceremony united the pair with Mrs. Trimpey of Omaha as bridesmaid and groomsman. They leave for a wedding trip to Winnipeg, visiting the groom’s parents for the holidays.
Several good mink cows tuberculine tested for sale. Will be fresh soon and are heavy milkers. Contact Neil D. Cameron at Bellevue Blvd north of Childs road in Omaha. Telephone South 5517.
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