Lincoln to Host Nebraska State Telephone Meet This Year
The executive committee of the Nebraska State Telephone association met in Lincoln to decide meeting sites for January. They chose Lincoln for this year, with Omaha suggested for next year, and discussed plans and legislative topics including a proposed physical connection between Bell and Independent lines.
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The
Lincoln Journal
Nebraska State Telephone Association
Mattison
Commercial Club
C. G. Garlaw
Columbus
W. Hh, Caman
Beatrice
W. E. Bell
York
Omaha
Pollock
Plattsmouth
Discisatie
Nell
Bell
Hastings Mayor May Cast Deciding Vote in Liquor License Tie
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that a mayor in Hastings may cast the deciding vote when the city council is tied on liquor license decisions. The court also held that a corporation can sell liquor at wholesale but not at retail. Voters’ write-in ballots for an unfilled office were deemed invalid except when clearly intended to distinguish the office.
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Hastings
Supreme Court
S. Rohrer
Nebraska
Gauvereau
van Patten
Rohrer
White & Man Toll
Remember the Cimber Rural Carriers Request Stamps and Envelopes
Nebraska City News reports a plea from rural route carriers to patrons to buy stamps or stamped envelopes. They urge mailboxes to be reachable, desiring boxes set at four feet and level access to prevent delays in freezing weather.
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Nebraska City News
Conductor George H Pearce Named Trainmaster at McCook
A Burlington promotion dated December 17 announces Conductor George H Pearce of this city as trainmaster at McCook. He succeeds W M Weidenhammer, who was appointed superintendent at Sterling Colorado.
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Burlington
McCook
George H. Pearce
W. M. Weidenhammer
Sterling
Col
Beator Confined With Rheumatism In Cass County
The Journal reports Herman Beator is seriously afflicted with rheumatism and confined to his home in this city. Friends across Cass County express sincere regret and wish for his speedy recovery and return to the streets.
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Journal
Herman Beator
Beator
Cass County
Changes Since Leaving Homer Resident Visits Old Friends
Homer Nebraska native Charles Voss, a former resident, visited the city for the evening and noted many changes since he left in 1878. He observed deaths of several friends, departures of others, and significant local development. He returned home on the early morning train.
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Charles
Homer
Neb
Vous
Mr. Voss
Good Farm for Sale Near Union Nob
Good 120 acre farm near Union Nob three miles from town with two sets of improvements. Seller prefers sale as a whole but may consider a single forty acre parcel. Inquire of Chas L Graves Union Nob.
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Union
Chas
L. Graves
Nebraska Supreme Court Strikes Down Blackmail Law
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled extortion and blackmail statutes unconstitutional as applied only to citizens of the state. The decision voids the law’s protectional reach and cites invalid discrimination under state and federal constitutional provisions. The case involved Robert J. Greene, Clyde Lester, and charges of pressuring Lester over liquor license matters.
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Robert J. Greene
Lincoln
Clyde Lester
Supreme Court
Tribune
Nebraska
Greene Cage
Lester
United States
Greene
Condition Not Sea Goo Ends McCarthy Eye Battle
Friends learn Joseph McCarthy remains ill after a brief outing. Doctors ordered bed rest and a light diet, with another operation needed. The surgeon fears the left eye may not be saved though there is hope for vision in both eyes. Community sympathy runs high as recovery continues.
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Faturidaye
Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Hietolafortane
Nebraska City Special Reports Arrest of Ora Schoonover
A December 17 Nebraska City special states Ora Schoonover was arrested Wednesday on a warrant by James Late of Nehawka for taking $50 from Late while Schoonover was intoxicated. Schoonover is jailed. Mileone Will faces hearing Friday but remains jailed for inability to post $500 bond.
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Nebraska City
Ora Schoonover
James Late
Nehawka
Vayu
Schoonover
Mleone
le A Lovethey
Pollow
Pioneer Days in Nebraska Recalled by Mrs Fairfield
Mrs. Fairfield recalls early Omaha days and frontier life in Plattsmouth. She describes river steamer bread shortages, Sunday church rush to meet flour laden boat, Indian uprisings, and memories of husband Fairfield who helped survey the Burlington and Missouri River line. Her son Joseph resides in Gerine Neb and daughter My Taber in Omaha.
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Uhetoree W. Materheld
Omaha
Pasa
Talon
Plattsmouth
Malefield
Ommatia
Elyil Enmelheer
Missouri
Horlington
Ehareh
Jates
Mr. Schlater
Christmas Ball at Jenkins Hall in Murray
Ceorge Berger announces a grand ball on Friday evening December 20 at Jenkins Hall Murray. Music is arranged and every effort will ensure a stellar event. Attendees are promised a memorable Christmas ball and a good time for all who come.
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Ceorge Berger
Jenkins’ Hall
Murray
Nox Social at Becker School House Next Wednesday
A social and entertainment event is planned at the Becker School house on the upcoming Wednesday evening, December 23, inviting community members to attend.
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Becker
Pioneer Firion Sauvilley dies after long Civil War service
The obituary notes Firion Sauvilley of Virginia cavalry served under J S Davis and fought in major Civil War battles including Yorktown and the Army of the Potomac. He later lived near Nebraska and died in January 18xx at age 74 after decades on a farm and in commerce. Survived by several children and a spouse.
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Company & Pot
Virginia Cavalry
J. 5
Davis
Tle
Iarterminter
Lew
Nelwaska Arty
Nebraska
Oboe
Hotoreae
Conway
Ton
Royster
PSO
Mae Whitt
Virginia
AED
White
Ponti
Mr Parker Enrolls Subscriptions After Brief City Visit
Bohdas Limaily reports Mr Parker left today after a stop at Minlow Parkville where he met friends and joined the Semi weekly Journal subscription list. Ed Marker known as a genial man is praised while Parker hopes to return with Mrs Barker and children for a home visit. Barker delayed departure due to funeral of William W Slater, a close friend.
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Bohdas Limaily
Parker
Miinvlow
Leg Broken in Back Country Accident
Judge M Archer received a letter from Mrs Archer informing that his son WU suffered a broken leg last Sunday while returning from Alliance on horseback. The horse tripped and fell, injuring the leg. a physician from Alliance treated him. The young man is recovering and had been thriving on a homestead under the Kinkaid act about twenty miles from Alliance. he formerly worked as a machinist for the Burlington.
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M. Archer
Mra
Will Archer
Mr. Archer
Alliance
Archer
Kinkaid
Burlington
Bogue Party Heads to Omaha Then Grand Island Visit
Charles Bogue and his son Edward of North Platte Neb are in the city as guests of Bay Smith and family. They depart by mail train to Omaha to view the corn show before returning home. Ray Smith accompanies them and plans visits with relatives at Grand Island, North Platte and Halloway Nob.
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Charles Bogue
Edward
North Platte
Neb
Bay Smith
Omaha
Ray Smith
Grand Island
Halloway
Nob
Thirty Third Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hulfish
A 33rd anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Hulfish on December 2, 1875, with a surprise party at their dry goods store. Guests included about ten gentlemen and two score ladies who gathered at M W A hall for a wedding feast and reminisces. Mr Hulfish and Mrs Halfish received a substantial present from friends and spoke gratefully.
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Steve
H. T. Richards
Hulfish
Elmwood
Fcho
Industrious Stock Raiser Amick Continues Local Success
An industrious stock raiser, Mr. Amick, who operates from Murray, has sold many head at the South Omaha market. A few days ago he shipped a fine car load of cattle from Murray, earning a large sum and rewarding his diligent efforts. He is praised as a vigorous, energetic young man with sharp business judgment.
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Dave L
Amick
Amicke
Murray
South Omaha
Rulalog
Vicinity
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