Biography of the late William Lewis Street
William Lewis Street born March 10 1844 in Bristol Pennsylvania died December 20 1909 in Immanuel Hospital Omaha. For fourteen years he represented Singer Sewing Machine Co in Plattsmouth Cass County and was a familiar figure known for cheerfulness integrity and helpfulness. Survived by his father three children five grandchildren and four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 930 from his home and burial in Red Oak Iowa. He belonged to G A R Modern Woodmen Fraternal Union and Advent Christian Church.
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Bristol
Pennsylvania
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Nebraska
William Lewis Street
Will” Street
Plattsmouth
Wenona
Ill
Mary Amelia McCulloch
Rutland
Red Oak
Iowa
Weeping Water
Neb
Street
Cass County
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Walter W. Street
Hastings
Mae S. Morgan
Hill Wescott
Alongo
Wenonia
Amos
Sioux Falls
Joseph
Lemars
Charles
Bloomington
St. Clara
Modern Woodmen of America
Fraternal Union
Advent Christian Church
Sophomore Sleigh Ride Social Ends With Mixed News
The Sophomore class of the local high school enjoyed a sleigh trip to the Gapen home four miles south of Plattsmouth with songs and games. Returning, they praised the evening while noting a prior rival game’s disputed calls. Also reported are Mrs. Streight breaking her left arm during a kitchen slip and her rapid medical care, with her husband and sons present.
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Oscar Gapen
Plattamouth
M. E
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
Gapen
J. W. Gamble
Martin Root
Lincoln
O. M. Streight
War Time Sweetheart At Parmelo Show
Moving pictures at Parmelo Saturday night drew audiences who praise The War Time Sweetheart as a standout among wartime features. The program repeats tonight to accommodate more viewers with the same engaging wartime illustrations. Kansas City Jubilee Singers, an all colored group, perform tonight Tuesday and Wednesday, offering entertainment valued beyond the small 10 and 5 cent admission. patrons are urged to arrive early for seating.
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Parmele
Moving Picture
Kansas City Jubilee Singers
Parmelo
Injured Arm Leads Mt Pleasant Farmers’ Visit to Journal
W H and Louis Puls of Mt Pleasant precinct were in the city today and called at the Journal office. Louis Puls suffered a severe fall from a hay rack yesterday bruising his right arm lightly.
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W. H
Louis Puls
Mt. Pleasant Precinct
Journal
Louis
Pioneer Citizen James Paling Laid to Rest
The funeral of James Paling was held at St. Luke's Episcopal church with Canon H. B. Burgess delivering the sermon. Paling arrived by train at 1 12 p m and was met by A F and A M lodge No 6 in a body escorting the casket to the church. Interment followed at Oak Hill with masonic escort in severe cold. floral tributes came from longtime friends and Greenwood acquaintances. Pallbearers included W J White W H Newell J M Roberts A D Despain Harry Johnson and Robt Sherwood Sr. Out-of-town attendee William Leesley of Greenwood joined W E B Paling and family. Judge A J Beeson has bought the former H J Helps residence for 1500 and plans improvements. he will occupy next spring. Charles Warner, a well known precinct citizen, was in the city handling business.
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James Paling
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
H. B. Burgess
Oak Hill
Greenwood
Messrs
W. J. White
W. H. Newell
J. M. Roberts
A. D. Despain
Harry Johnson
Robt. Sherwood, Sr
Out of the City
William Leesley
W. E B. Paling
Double Wedding License in Wabash Area Set for December 29
A marriage license was issued this morning to William L Co aged 23 and Grace Hinds aged 22 of Wabash to Ray E Norris aged 22 of Av and Viola Hinds aged 19 of Wabash for a December 29 wedding at the brides' home. Oliver E Allis aged 20 and Edna May Mc Bride aged 17 of Elmwood received a license on Saturday evening for a western county wedding with many friends offering congratulations.
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William L. Co
Grace Ad ‘Hinds
Wabash
Ray E. Norris
Viola Hinds
Oliver E. Allis
Edna May McBride
Elmwood
Caroa
Miles Grace Hinds
John Copple
Ray Morris
Nehawka
Grace
H. P. Hinds
Letter From Ben Elson Boosts Paper and God's Country Praise
Ben J Elson former city clothier renews his subscription to the Journal and urges publisher R A Bates to move to God's country praising sunny weather flowers and a snowless winter. He notes Los Angeles California as his home and expresses hope his prosperity continues.
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Ben Elson
Journal
Ben J. Elson
R. A. Bates
God's
Mr. Elson
Bilson
Los Angeles
Cal
Hand Healing for Adam Fornoff in Eight Mile Grove
Adam Fornoff, a leading resident of Eight Mile Grove, arrives from Cedar Creek on the Schuyler and attends to business in the ecity. The Journal notes he has fully recovered from a hand injury and the blood poisoning that followed.
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Adam Fornoff
Eight Mile Grove
Cedar Creek
Schuyler
Ecity
Mr. Fornoff
Advertised Letters At Plattsmouth Post Office
The following letters remain uncalled for in the Plattsmouth post office as of December 20 and will be sent to the Dead Letter office in Washington if not claimed. Advertised names include Mrs. Mat de Dixon Mrs. Gladia Jones Mrs. Mary Moore James Hoelgle W. B. Miller Marion Tucker.
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Plattamouth
Washington
Mat
de Dixon
Gladia Jones
Mary Moore
James Hoelgle
W. B. Miller
Marion Tucker
Coldest Night Of The Season Hits City Hard
The coldest stretch of the season gripped the city last Saturday night into Sunday morning with temperatures at 18 and 20 below zero. The cold eased to 14 below this morning but remained harsh. Ice work paused as Keing halted因 river rise, McMahen & Son building an eighty foot bridge to resume hauling ice. Weather bureau sees little warmth soon and Christmas likely to dawn cold with snow. Local merchants report mixed business as pre holiday shopping accelerates next week.
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Keing
McMahen & Son
Weather Bureau
Christmad in Show Windows
Footwear displays on Main street attract shoppers with festive windows by R Sherwood & Son and Josh Fetzer. Robert W Shrewood and Henry Goon receive praise for window dressing and salesmanship as the firms showcase a fine line of ladies and mens shoes. The shops claim top stock and styling for a busy holiday trade.
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Main
R. Sherwood & Son
Robert W. Shrewood
Josh Fetzer
Henry Goon
Vallery Visits City From Murray Area
C. F. Vallery of the Murray region was in the city today, stopping for a brief visit and to attend to local affairs. He spoke with residents and told of regional developments.
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C. FL
Vallery
Murray
Death at the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth Nebraska
D C Sutphen died at the Masonic Home Plattsmouth on December 18 1909 from concussion aged 80 years 11 months 6 days Funeral services were held in Plattsmouth December 19 by Canon H B Burgess and in Omaha December 20 by Covert Lodge A F and A M Body to be cremated at Davenport Iowa Sutphen had been an inmate since September 1 1904 and was a respected member born January 12 1829 in New York City He belonged to Covert Lodge Omaha Services at Episcopal church preceded cremation arrangements in Omaha and Davenport Also note a December 1909 marriage license and two announced weddings in the community with local residents forming part of the social notices
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Sutphen
D. C
Masonic Home
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Canon H. B. Burgess
Omaha
Covert Lodge
A. F
A. M
Davenport
Masonic
New York City
Covert Lodge A. FP. & A. M
Episcopal Church
H. B. Burgess
Prominent Nehawka Farmers Visit Plattsmouth on Sleigh
Chas BE Heebner and T W Fleming two leading Nehawka farmers, rode to Plattsmouth Saturday with their wives who arrived on Burlington train No 2 from Omaha. Heebner reports selling eight cent hogs at four head totaling about 275 pounds each, a strong current market.
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Chas. BE
Heebner
T. W. Fleming
Nehawka
Plattemouth
Burlington
Omaha
Mr. Heebner
James Farmer
Journal
Detective Work Ousts From Sewer Infants Body Found
Alf Edgerton discovers a hidden infant body in a sewer pipe under F R Guthman building where a steam laundy operated. County Attorney Ramsey and Sheriff Quinton vow a full investigation as the act shocks the community and prompts homicide scrutiny.
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Alf. Edgerton
F. R. Guthman
Mr. Guthman
Alf
Sherif Quinton
Fractured Hip Sidelined Elderly Local Resident
Mrs Nelson Jean, 84, of Mynard, slipped on ice last Saturday while working in the yard and fractured her hip. The injury is serious given her age, but friends note hopes for a speedy recovery.
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Nelson Jean
Mynard
Edith Martin Returns to Duties After Detour
Miss Edith Martin of Omaha spent Sunday with her parents and returned to her city duties this morning. She traveled via Pacific Junction due to the absence of No. 15.
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Edith Martin
Omaha
Pacific Junction
Justice Archer Finds for Propst in Separator Sale Case
Justice Archer ruled Propst wins against Wagner in a cream separator sale dispute. He held Propst should have been notified of the separator’s failure, a notice not given. The ruling will be appealed to district court. A L Tidd represented Propst and Matthew Gerling defended Wagner.
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Justice Archer
Propst Va. Wagner
Archer Archer
District Court
A. L. Tidd
Matthew Gerling
Journal Reporter Departs for Fort Worth for Christmas Visit
Chas. D. Grimes leaves for Ft. Worth Texas and other Lone Star state points for a week among old friends and associates. Livingston Richey will fill his desk in his absence. The Journal wishes him a merry Christmas and a swift return.
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Chas. D. Grimes
The
Journal
Ft. Worth
Lone Star Estate
Livingston Richey
Grimes
Anfoly
Bridge Completion Aids Teo Crop Efforts
Col. H C McMaken has finished a permanent bridge over the first channel opposite the B and M depot. The eighty foot long structure will greatly ease work for this year's crop, which the cold weather has already slowed.
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H.C. McMaken
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Leigh
Christmad
Gertrude Beeson
Cue William Acord
Bdnafer
Acord
M. P
Saffer
Frank Saffer
Ft. Worth, Texas
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