Odolate sisters seek reunion after years apart
George Duerr and wife travel to Omaha to locate Bessie Hartman a missing sister once placed in the Nebraska Children Home society. Rev E B Quivey cites rules protecting foster children while acknowledging the family’s desire for a reunion before their mother dies.
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Wyeey
Omaha
George Duerr
Louisville
Neb
Sixth
Hickory Streets
Bessie
Rosana
Duerr
Children's Society
Hartman
Quivey
Mr. Quivey
Besale
Ice Men Enjoy Prolonged Winter Cold Breaks
Ice men celebrate continued bitter cold as temperatures dip to 8 to 10 below in parts of the city. Snow melts then refreezes creating good sleighing and sledding on Main Street while ice houses fill with frozen water. Depot thermometer reads 4 below this morning as forecasts promise no warm up.
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Main Street
Matin
Journal
Mesers Egenberger
McDaniel, Hart, Schippacasse
Union to Have New Hotel in Village After Fire
The village will gain an up to date two story brick hotel on Main street. Edward Leach plans eighteen rooms with hot water heat and new furniture. Delays from bad weather and a late furnace purchase from Omaha push opening a few weeks away.
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Leach
Patrona
Union Ledger
Col Askwith in Omaha to Visit Sister Before San Francisco Trip
Col. W. S. Askwith of the Masonic Home arrives in Omaha to see his sister Mrs. Sheeler before she departs for San Francisco. Mrs. Sheeler previously visited Col. Askwith and his wife at the Masonic Home in the fall for a short visit.
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Col
W. S. Askwith
Masonic Home
Omaha
Mrs. Sheeler
San Francisco
Cal
Potential Leadership Changes Shake Burlington and B&O Plans
Report from New York says Daniel Willard may leave the Burlington to head the Baltimore & Ohio. If true, industry observers expect major reorganization with John F. Stevens slated to replace Willard, signaling a large Burlington buildout and shifting Hill line strategies amid Pennsylvania ties.
City shanty put in use for travelers' winter warmth
At the last city council meeting the bum shanty east of the depot was ordered ready for winter use. Officer Trout says it is done and last night traveling men found it warm and comfortable. The sudden cold drew hotel patrons to the shanty for shelter, saving the city lodging costs at the county jail.
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Trout
Joe Campbell Visits City Reflecting Local Ties
Joe Campbell of Rock Bluffs precinct spent yesterday afternoon in the city attending to business. He renewed his allegiance to the Old Reliable for another year and remains a highly regarded member of his locality.
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Joe Campbell
Rock Bluffs
Journal
Reliable
Campbell
Carlson family visits Beresford guests of Rydberg
John Carlson Mrs Sundstrom and children of Beresford 8 D visited in the city as guests of Charles Rydberg and family and returned home this morning. Carlson a prominent implement man attended an Omaha convention of implement men and the corn show. Mr and Mrs Rydberg accompanied them to Omaha where they will spend the day.
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John Carlson
Sundstrom
Beresford
Charles Rirberg
Carlson
Omaha
Rydbergs
Rydberg
Red Polled Cattle Sale Excites Large Turnout at South Omaha
The W H Heil sale of Red Polled cattle at South Omaha last Wednesday drew a large crowd of enthusiastic buyers. Average price reported around 110 per head reflects strong demand for high quality stock from Pleasant View stock farm, Cass county. Heil, a noted breeder, showcased superior animals and bolstered his reputation in the region. Further sale details to follow.
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South Omaha
W. H. Heil
Fanclera
Red Poll
Pleasant View
Cass County
Hell
City police vow arrests for sidewalk sliding boys
Chief Amick and Officer Trout warn that patience is exhausted as they plan arrests and fines for boys sliding on sidewalks. Mayor Sattler backs the crackdown to curb the risky behavior and punish offenders who ignore orders.
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Amick
Henry Trout
Journal
Sattler
Trout
Snowstorm Halts Burlington Passenger Train in Black Hills
A heavy snowstorm in the Black Hills and Wyols Wyoming delayed traffic after Burlington passenger train No. 41 struck derailed freight cars blown from a siding. The locomotive and cars were destroyed but no injuries reported. Service suspended with repairs expected to take days.
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Black Hills
Wyoming
Burlington
Kansas City
Chicago
Seattle
Wyols
Wyo
Black Hilla
Rock Bluffs pair head to Omaha for corn show
Joe Sans and Ernest Hutchinson drove from Rock Bluffs to take the morning train to Omaha for a day at the corn show. They found the weather sharp and their cars tingled before reaching the city. They plan to return this evening.
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Joe Sans
Ernest Hutchinson
Rock Bluffs
Omaha
City
Mrs J A Libershal Spends Day Visiting Friends
Mrs J A Libershal was a morning train passenger bound for Omaha where she will spend the day with friends.
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J. A. Libershal
Omtha
Death of Cass County Pioneer James Paling
James Paling longtime Cass county resident died suddenly at age 86 of heart failure at his son Walter B L Palings Greenwood home Nebraska The funeral will be in Plattsmouth at St Luke s Episcopal Church with interment at Oak Hill He was born in London England on September 12 1823 and lived in Plattsmouth for over forty years leaving a legacy as a trusted businessman and friend to many His wife preceded him in death and his sons Walter B L in Greenwood and Charles in Kansas City and a daughter in Washington state survive The Masonic order will conduct a funeral service and a lodge meeting is planned for Sunday at 1 p m
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Paling
James
Walter E
Greenwood
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Episcopal Church
Oak Hill
James Paling
Walter BL. Paling
Mr. Paling
London
England
Cass County
Missouri
Seven Hills
Walter PB
Charles
Kansas City
Washington
John T Bates Loses Eye After City Fight
John T Bates formerly of this city informs William Holly in Denver that an eye was removed after injuries from a fight in this city with Chief Fitzgerald and Officer Rainey. Bates, now in Halton Colorado farming, plans to seek damages. He notes hospital costs of $150 and that public sentiment recalled the brutality of the clash. C. W. Holmes visited, moving to deputy register of deeds in Lancaster County. praised by the Journal as a capable official in future service.
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William Holly
John
Jack) T. Bates
Denver
Col
Mr. Bates
Halton
Fitzgerald
Rainey
Batea
Camges
Baten
Jan Sa
Register of Deeds
C. W. Holmes
Havelock
Walter
Nebraska
Plattamouth
Mr. Homes
Lancaster County
Holmes
Missea Janet and Grace Hunter Visit Omaha Sights
Missea Janet and Grace Hunter spend the day in Omaha after riding a Burlington train to the city. They plan to see local sights and enjoy the outing together.
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Missea
Janet
Grace Hunter
Omaha
Burlington
County Register of Deeds Elect Welcomes Newborn Son
Andrew Jackson Snyder, newly elected county register of deeds, and his wife welcome a nine-pound boy. The couple are described as doing finely and residents are advised the regis ter's office will have a pleasant time after January first.
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Register of Deeds
County Register of Deeds
Andrew Jackson Snyder
Andrew
Register
Andy
Mrs. Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Santa Claus corn show trip ends with cold ride
Jas Loughridge and his daughter May with Little Miss Lydia Todd traveled to the city for an Omaha corn show visit to see Santa Claus. They faced a bob sled breakdown and a stop at Frank Young’s to warm the children before finally reaching town and catching the afternoon train. The ride was cold and not very pleasant.
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Santa Claus
Jas. Loughridge
May
Lydia Todd
Omaha
Frank Young
Will Adams
Jimmy
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
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