Annual Bazaar a Success at St Marys Guild Event
The St Marys Guild second annual bazaar at Quates hall drew a large afternoon crowd and a bigger evening gathering. Decorations included red and green lights and Christmas bells while booths offered florals, market eats, a grab bag, and fancy work. Nearly 200 people enjoyed music, dancing, and refreshments served by Mrs Fricke and aides. The piece also notes Omaha Post Office stance on Santa Claus letters with several dozen letters headed to the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Guild
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Quates’ Hall
Margaret Dovey
Minna White
Ausiiiary
Dora Fricke
Florence Dovey
Mesdames T. P. Livingston
W. Clement
W.L. Pickett
C. G. Fricke
Representative Pollard Proposes Civil War Pension Bill
A Washington special reports Representative Pollard introduced a bill to amend the pension act of June 27, 1800. It would grant at least 0 per month to any man who served the United States honorably for ninety days during the Civil War and is now or may become incapable of earning a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pollard
United States
Board clears BE D Vandenburg in Murdock case
The board of insanity examined BE D Vandenburg of Murdock and after investigation discharged the young man and withdrew the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Insanity Today
BE. D. Vandenburg
Murdock
Davis and Hudelson Form Local Stock Firm
Fate Davis a leading Cass county stockman partners with A B Hudelson of South Omaha to locate permanently in Plattsmouth for day lots and stock sales. They promise to pay top market prices for cattle and hogs and will keep a firm presence in Plattsmouth.
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Fate Davis
Cass County
A. B. Hudelson
South Omaha
Plattsmouth
Davis
Hudelson
Infant body found near La Platte sparks infanticide probe
Coroner Armstrong investigates a possible infant homicide after a newborn’s body was found beside the railroad near La Platte. A young couple, described as about 20, allegedly stayed at a local hotel, traveled to Fort Crook, and were detained in Papillion for questioning.
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la Platte
Sarpy County
Papiliion
Armstrong
Fort Crook
Papillion
Parsons
Layton Adjudged Insane After Suicide Attempts
The board of insanity declared Harry M. Layton insane after examining him following two suicide attempts. He was moved from Greenwood to Lincoln for treatment, with authorities noting his despondency and belief he would kill himself when opportunity arose. Layton’s origins and family history are described, including a misattributed Shenandoah connection and a move toward Nebraska.
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Board of Insanity
Harry M. Layton
Greenwood
Sherif Quinton
Lincoln
Shenandoah
Layton
St. Charles
Youngs Layton
Iowa
Nebraska
Seven room house with outbuildings near B. & M. shops
A good seven room residence with a solid cellar and plank flooring in good repair. Outbuildings included. Located near the B. & M. shops. For details see A. Roven.
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A. Roven
Excellent Concert by Schubert Company at Presbyterian Church
Music lovers filled the Presbyterian church last evening to hear the Schubert Concert company. Despite unfavorable weather and a busy Christmas season, over two hundred attendees enjoyed an outstanding program with frequent encores, and the church choir is praised for securing such a capable ensemble.
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Presbyterian Church
Schubert Concert Company
Deans Kidney Pills Earn Local Trust in Plattsmouth
A Plattsmouth resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured back and kidney pain after a fall and lingering injury. She credits the remedy with relief within forty eight hours and says she keeps Doan's on hand for cold related back soreness. Sold by Gering & Co. and all dealers in 50 cent boxes.
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Dean's Kidney Mills
Plattsmouth
South Sixth Street
Martsmouth
Neb
Down's Kidney
Dean
Gering & Co
Doan
Voster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Ten Good Commandments Reprinted In Early Town Text
A historic text presents ten commandments urging economic prudence and community integrity. It emphasizes supporting local merchants and printers, paying debts promptly, avoiding envy, spending at home, honest speech about the town, and teaching these tenets to future generations.
St James society elects officers for coming year
At a regular meeting of the St James society last evening officers were chosen for the next year: President John Janda, Vice President Ed Svoboda, Treasurer J M Jerousek, Secretary Col Kratochgill, Finance Secretary Vaclav Holly. Flag Bearers H M Jerousek Jno Toman Jas Novotny. Marshals Ant Svoboda Jno Skoumal. Trustees Jno Svoboda sr Ant Toman Janitor Jno Nasil ar. Overcoats for Christmas Kraft Co. Fine home made candies 10e per pound at Mongenes bakery Main street.
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St. James Society
John Janda
Ed. Svoboda
J. M. Jerousek
Col. Kratochgill
Vaclav Holly
H. M. Jerousek
Jno
Toman
Jas. Novotny
Ant Svoboda
Skoumal
Svoboda
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West B. & M. Depot
the Perkins Hotel
Omaha
Haydens
Reigns
Ishmael
Treasure Inland
Hypatia
First Violin
Pilgrim's Progress
The
Wide World
Bible Land
Talmage
Holy Land
Ard
Senture
Hayden Bros
Omaha Neb
Santa Claus
Post Office
Diamins
Ft, Crook
Carl
Chris Wohlfarth
Freese
Chas. Freese
Mr. York
Miss Brady
Crabbl
Mr. Polk
Miss Connection
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Dan Cupid
Alvo
Ao] Mire
Civorge
Dottie Booth
Frederick Tams
Miattsmouth
B. L. Story
M. G. Church
Allen
Blakeley
Lois Worley
Mabel Davis
Williams
Story
University Place
FE. L. Rouse
Margaret Farley
Miss Farley
W. EB. Rosencrans
Ashland
Havelock
Dade
St. James
Kraft Co
Mongene
Main Street
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