Death of Thos E Calvert Chief Engineer of Burlington
Thomas Elwood Calvert long time Burlington system chief engineer dies at his College View Lincoln home after weeks of illness. Born 1849 near Philadelphia he helped build the Burlington from Plattsmouth to Lincoln and westward to 4900 miles across several states. Funeral Thursday at 2:20 p.m. with Rev F Stein presiding and former colleagues as pallbearers.
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Thomas Elwood Calvert
Burlington Railroad
College View
Lincoln
Mr. Calvert
Mr. Cavert
Wyoming
Philadelphia
Tremont Seminary
Norristown
Penn
Burlington
Iowa
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Calvert
Weeping Water
Eva Cecelia Shelton
Cora B. Hardy
Will Calvert
George W. Holdrege
Missouri River
Chicago
Burlington System
Kansas
South Dakota
Montana
College View At 2:20, and Will Be In Charge of Rev. F. §. Stein of
H. E. Byram
G. W. Holdrege
S. M. Westervelt
E. Bignel
A. M. Baird
F. T. Darrow
Christmas Shoppers Busy as Weather Bites
Despite zero weather and biting north winds, city shoppers filled merchants today as they browse holiday stock. Ladies pressed to complete Christmas lists while stores report large sales across lines and a brisk winter trade.
Betts and Lindberg Secure Marriage License for New Year Wedding
County Judge Beeson issued a marriage license to Harold D. Betts of Chappell Nebraska and Lonia Lindberg of Nehawka Nebraska. The wedding is set for New Year’s Day at the bride’s home near Nehawka. Betts is a noted Deuel County cattleman.
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Beeson
Harold D. Betts
Chappell
Neb
Lonia Lindberg
Nehawka
Deuel County
Louise Dose Falls and Suffers Hip Injury
Louis Dose, 71, old city resident, fractured his right hip last Friday after a fall near his home. He is in poor health and will be moved to a hospital for treatment, currently staying with Jacob Luft on North Fourth Street where the accident occurred.
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Louis Dose
Mr. Dose
Jacob Luft
North Fourth Street
Another Wrestling Match For Saturday In Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth to host a wrestling match between Ruby Warner of Howells and Frank Schmarder of Louisville at Coates hall next Saturday evening. Ladies admitted free. ringside seats priced and general admission 50 cents. Prominent interest from the Pap pas-Schmarder bout last week suggests a large crowd.
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Plattsmouth
Ruby Warner
Howells
Neb
Frank Schmarder
Louisville
Coates’ Hall
Pappas-Schmarder
Delightful Afternoon and Evening at Tigner Home
The country home of Mr and Mrs Fritz Tigner near Murray hosted a gathering last Thursday with musical performances by the hosts and James Tigner. A three course luncheon was served by Mrs Tigner and Mrs Chas Mutz, followed by an evening of games and light refreshments. Guests included Mesdames Glen Vallery Chas Mutz Harry Tigner Ray Davis Fred Beverage Will Renner Miss Marie West and Mr and Mrs Fritz Tigner and son.
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Fritz Tigner
Murray
James Tigner
Shortest Day Brings Record Cold At Burlington
Today marked the shortest day of the year and the coldest so far this winter with temperatures plunging to 15 degrees below zero at the Burlington station. The night dropped to 20 degrees below zero and the cold is expected to continue for several days.
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Burlington Station
Commissioners Meeting Tacks Routine County Business
The Board of County Commissioners met at the courthouse to address routine claims and matters. All board members were fully engaged throughout the day handling the required business and considerations.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Good Roads Problem Faces Nebraska Legislature
Nebraska must address the good roads question as the legislature convenes. State cooperation with the federal government could bring Shackleford road aid, with laws needed to meet U S standards for permanent highways. Paved or mecadamized roads are favored, and Nebraska’s major transcontinental routes could qualify for funding.
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Nebraska
United States
Kansas City
Denver
Peck's Bad Boy at Parmale offers cheap laughs but falls short
A Parmele presentation of Peck's Bad Boy drew a fair crowd but critics say the farce lacks plot and polish. Lew Lewis as Schultz the grocer led a thinly staged show with songs and dances that amused some yet left others leaving early to reflect on the miscast cast and disappointing Lincoln engagement.
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Peck
Parmese
George R. Peck
Parmele
Lew Lewis
Schultz
Lincoln
County Judge Beeson Deposits 564.30 for Fines
Wednesday afternoon County Judge Beeson deposited 564.30 with the treasurer as fines collected in the last quarter. The contribution boosts county funds and highlights the judge and his court as valuable assets to the county treasury.
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Beeson
Zimmerer and Schaal Win County Marriage License
County Judge Beeson issued a marriage license to Curtis Zimmerer of Springfield Nebraska and Pearl Schaal of this city this morning. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Aldo Carey of this city.
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Beeson
Curtis Zimmerer
Springfield
Neb
Pearl Schaal
Aldo Carey
Well Known Young Couple Are Married
Yesterday at noon at Rev. Hartman’s residence near Louisville, Ralph H. Meisinger of Cedar Creek and Anna Rosine Wagener of Louisville wed in a quiet ceremony. Attendants included bridesmaid Louise Wagner and best man Rudolph Meisinger. The couple will honeymoon briefly in the west before settling on the groom’s farm south of Cedar Creek. The couple’s families, prominent in the Louisville area, join well wishes for a long, happy life together.
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Hartman
German Lutheran Church
Louisville
Ralph H. Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Anna Rosine Wagener
Louise Wagner
Rudolph Meisinger
Fred Wagner
Adam Meisinger
Journal
Meisinger
Ten Below Zero Closes In With Snow Tangle
Residents brace for severe winter as cold reaches ten degrees below zero and heavy snowfall slows rail service. No. 2 on the Burlington ran nearly an hour late last night while No. 6 was over an hour and a half late this morning due to snow in the west.
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Burlington
Train Service Demoralized by Extreme Cold
The train service in and out of the city suffered disruption today due to severe cold weather. Railroads report difficulty maintaining locomotive steam in the cold winds, with western lines bearing the brunt of the conditions.
Rosencrans Resigns as Deputy County Clerk
Bruce Rosencrans will retire from the office of County Clerk Frank Liberhal effective January 1 1917 to pursue private business interests. Liberhal has not yet announced his replacement, though several applicants are said to be in consideration.
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Court House
Frank J. Libershal
B. A. Rosencrans
Rosencrans
Libershal
Ferryman Plans Ice Crossing Across Missouri River
John Richardson the ferryman arranges a natural ice bridge over the Old Middy opposite Main Street to allow teams to cross the river. He fills sloughs to create a safe firm roadway and will mark the crossing for easy use. The scheme aims to connect residents on the lown side to the city, expanding travel.
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John Richardson
Missouri River
Mr. Richardson
Stock Shippers Protest Corn Price Hike
About 300 stock shippers in northeastern Nebraska petitioned the Nebraska railway commission against Union Stock Yards of South Omaha raising corn payments from 1 to 1.50 per bushel. The petitions were filed by attorney Fred S. Berry of Wayne representing the Northwestern Nebraska Live Stock Shippers' association. A hearing was held recently and the case remains open.
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Northeastern Nebraska
Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Nebraska Railway Commission
Fred S. Berry
Wayne, Neb
Northwestern Nebraska Live Stock Shippers’ Association
Ice Harvest Set to Begin on Missouri River Tuesday
J. H. McMaken plans to start cutting ice from the Missouri River Tuesday morning as weather allows. The project aims to provide work for idle city men and to secure high quality ice for storage based on McMaken’s long experience.
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J. H. McMaken
Missouri River
Mr. McMaken
Dance at the German Home in Plattsmouth planned
The Plattsmouth Turn-Verein announces a social dance at the German Home on Saturday evening December 23. The committee promises one of the biggest dances of the season with excellent music and a royal time for attendees.
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Plattsmouth
The Other Man's Wife comes to Parmelo theatre
The Other Man's Wife opens at the Parmelo theatre on Wednesday December 27 with a first class production. The cast includes Ann Hamilton Beatrice Eberts Vail Alexander Campbell and Sharpe delivering a strong clean tense drama praised for its acting and costuming. Manager J B Kearns has requested a return date.
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Parmelo
Otis
Iowa
Ann Hamilton
Beatrice Eberts
Mr. Vail
Alexander Campbell
Sharpe
J. B. Kearns
Mrs Goodwin Remains In Serious Condition After Fall
R L Propst and his young daughter Roberta travel to Omaha to visit Mrs E E Goodwin at Immanuel hospital. Mrs Goodwin marks her eighty fourth birthday but remains in very serious condition from a hip fracture suffered last Friday.
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R. L. Propst
Roberta
Omaha
E. E. Goodwin
Immanuel Hospital
Louise Ahl Wins Divorce and Custody in Louisville
In district court Judge James T. Begley granted Louise Ahl a decree of divorce from John Ahl after ruling for the plaintiff. The decision also awards custody of their two children. Both spouses reside in Louisville, where they have lived for years.
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James T. Begley
Louise Ahl
John Ahl
Louisville
Sargent Durwood Lynde Returns Home for Holiday Furlough
Sargent Durwood Lynde of Company F fifth Nebraska and Union resident returns from the front for a twenty eight day furlough to spend the holiday season with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Myron Lynde of Union. Lynde is well known to many local young people who greet his safe return.
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Sargent Durwood Lynde
Nebraska
Union
Myron Lynde
Durwood
Coleridge Youth Heads to Omaha After Pleasant Call
Jesse Lowther of Coleridge Neb who has been visiting his parents near this city rode to Omaha last evening for a short stay and will return home. Mr Lowther called at the office to say he was enjoying the trip.
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Jesse Lowther
Coleridge
Neb
Ben
J. W. Lowther
Omaha
For Sale Poland China Boar and Jersey Heifer Calf
For sale a Poland China boar and a yearling Jersey heifer calf. Seller E Babbitt located in Plettemouth Nebraska. Inquiry dated December 11.
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Poland
China
E. Babbitt
Plettemouth
Neb
Prominent Young Couple Win License for Cedar Creek Area
County Judge Allen J. Beeson issued a marriage license today to Ralph H. Meisinger of near Cedar Creek and Anna Rosine Wagner of Louisville. They will wed tomorrow at the German Lutheran church near Louisville. Both families are well known in the county with roots in Eight Mile Grove and Louisville.
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Allen J. Beeson
Ralph H. Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Anna Rosine Wagner
Louisville
German Lutheran Church
Adam Meisinger
Eight Mile Grove
J. H. Meisinger
Fred Wagner
Warning to Those Who Hide Money
A dated editorial discusses the murder of Mr and Mrs De Becker in Illinois. It warns that hiding large sums at home tempts thieves and can lead to deadly robberies. The piece urges banking money to avoid crime and loss, noting $14 000 stolen with thousands more left undiscovered.
Mr Henry C Miller Faces Another Operation
The long time county resident Henry C Miller hospitalized at Immanuel in Omaha will undergo another operation this week. Doctors believe his condition is improving yet the procedure is needed for permanent relief from months of stomach trouble. This will be his second operation in under a week and his third overall.
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Henry C. Miller
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Mr. Miller
The Other Man's Wife a Sensational New Play
Gaskill and MacVitamin present The Other Man's Wife by Victor Emanuel Lambert at Parmale Theatre on Wednesday night December 27. A gripping drama with humor, this sensational production aims to thrill without offending.
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Messrs. Gaskill and
MacVitty
O. K
Victor Emanual Lambert
Parmele Theatre
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Louise Dose
Mrs. Tigner
Commissioners’ Meeting
Rev. Hartman
Bruce Rosencrans
Mrs. Goodwin
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