Christmas Observed by Plattsmouth Churches
Plattsmouth churches held a Christmas program and services from Friday through Sunday. St Luke’s hosted choral carols under Prof. Austin. St Juke’s Sunday School conducted exercises. A Co U W hall hosted children with decorations and a charity dinner. Bishop Williams preached Christmas sermon and communion. Santa Claus arrived to distribute treats to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuke
Austin
A. Co. U. W. Hall
Williams
Christmas Cantata at the Presbyterian Church
The Christmas celebration began Sunday with Nev Sir W Gade addressing a large congregation. Miss Gladys Marshall and Miss Mathilda Vallery led soloists and choir in a cantata with a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, and a candy gift line by Superintendent Parley to each child after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Nev
Sir W. Gade
Bethlehem
Ehoir
Gladys Marshall
Io Charee
Mathilda Vallery
Vallery
Murial Streight
Carl Schneider
Ben Windham
Amelia Sayles
Mildred Johnson
Old Santa
Parley
Santa Maus
Christmas Eve Service at local Methodist Church
A crowded Methodist church welcomed the Christmas celebration with a tall snowlit tree and a winter scene on the platform. Seventy five seats were reserved for participants as children in white entered to organ music followed by a program of choruses, solos, readings and exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gobelman
Clara Austin
Violet Freese
Anne
Christmas at the home brings gifts and joy
Happy old folks at the home received numerous gifts from chophers and Masonichidgis, with a splendid dinner and a Christmas tree. The Euterpean Glee Club surprised residents by singing, bringing tears of joy. Attendants later distributed costly gifts from friends abroad to each man and woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Itat
Col Askwith
Christine
Lance
Leo Club
Christmas Mass Observed at St Johns Catholic Church
Christmas Day services began with a 5 30 mass at St Johns Catholic Church. The auditorium was filled as a large chorus choir directed by Miss Helen Cline performed with organ cornet and violin. Rev Father Shine gave an eloquent instructive discourse and attendees were wished a joyful Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Catholic Church
Helen Cline
Father Shine
Christmas Exercises at Christian Church Delight Community
The Christmas program hosted by the Christian Church last evening featured the entire Sunday school and showcased festive decoration and organization. Santa Claus and his wife visited from Alliance and spent time with the children before heading to the Pacific coast, distributing gifts and blessings and leaving smiles and warm wishes for Christmas spirit year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marth
St. Luke's Church
Christian Church
Santa Claus
Pacific Coast
Earl Hassler Returns to Osceola After Christmas Visit
Earl Hassler came back to Osceola this afternoon after visiting his parents William Hassler and wife and family over Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hassler
Osceola
William Hassler
O M Kints Visits Decatur Home for Christmas
O M Kints, long with Smith & Tickoeller in carpentry, departed Saturday evening for Decatur Indiana to visit his parents for a month. He is a jolly fellow and well liked in Platnsmouth, where friends wish him a merry Christmas at his old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Kints
Smith & Tickoeller
Decatur
Indiana
O. M
Platnsmouth
Veteran James Hickson Dies in Omaha at 86
James W. Hickson longtime Plattsmouth resident and former Civil War veteran died suddenly at his Omaha home. Born June 1840 in Wevertown Pennsylvania he served in the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry from 1862 to 1865 carrying a Rebel Bullet as a war memento. He married Milen Carrigan in 1867 and lived in Plattsmouth before moving to Omaha. Funeral held today with G A R honor guard at Oak Hill Cemetery. survivors include two sons James and Thomas and two daughters Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hickson
Gare
Matiemonth
Omaha
Mr. Wickson
Junyay
We Vertown
MiMin County
Pennsylvan
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Milen
Carrigan
Win
Hickson
Town
Bowen
James Ll
Nebraska
Gily
Thomas J
Plattsmouth
George Lindsay
W. J. Austin
G. A, BR
J. H. Thrasher
Toni Fry
Mr. Renner
Joe Smith
Oak Hill Cemetery
Convicted Safe Blower Taken to Penitentiary in Lancaster
Sheriff Quinton and Deputy Manspeaker transported Frank McCann the convicted safe blower to Lancaster Nebraska for a twenty year sentence begun yesterday. His accomplice Frank Doud was placed in safe keeping until his trial next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton
Sherif
Ord man visits wife's relatives for Christmas
N H Bolin of Ord arrived Saturday to visit his wife's uncle B S Ramsey and to join his wife and children, who have been there for several weeks, to enjoy the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.H. Bolin
Ord
Ramsey
Man Shot Dead in Plattsmouth Hotel Dispute
William Sayles ex Burlington locomotive engineer was fatally shot with a shotgun by Henry Burrows at Burrows' home south of Plattsmouth Sunday. Sayles died at St Joseph's hospital after being transported by Sheriff Quin ton. An inquest will reveal full facts of the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuesday
Cass County
Plattsmouth
William Sayles
Burlington
Henry Burrows
Burrows
Charles Miller
Miller
Savies
Dre. Martin
Soavies
Barrows
Sayles
Burrigwa
Jack Denson
Sales
Quinton
St. Joseph's Hoapital
Baines
Taylor
Omaha
T J Isner Returns From Dunning Work In Nebraska
T J Isner, who has spent three months away from home at Dunning Nebraska, returned last Saturday evening. He went to Dunning to build an addition to the farm house of Mr. Askwith of the Masonic Home. After completing that contract, he began another nearby project and is now ready to oversee further work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Isner
Dunning
Neb
Mr. Askwith
Mr. Isner
All kinds of cool summer drinks Navors
Navors presents a range of summer drinks at Bookmoyer and Maurer’s. The notice highlights refreshing beverages and seasonal specials likely to attract patrons seeking cooling options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookmoyer & Maurer
Miller Family Welcomes Grandson Just Before Christmas
George Miller and wife celebrate the arrival of a nine pound boy yesterday as Grandpa William Miller beams with happiness. The city notes a joyous Christmas gift in the newborn grandson and the festive mood it brings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
William Miller
Santa
Former citizen Selwin Kinkead dies in Kansas City
Selwin Kinkead a longtime Plattsmouth contractor and painter died in a Kansas City hospital on December 30 after being taken ill while there. His remains were sent to Plattsmouth for burial with funeral services held at Streight and Streiehl's and conducted by Rev W E Austin of the Methodist church. He was born in Ohio about seventy nine years ago and married Miss Jennie Campbell around 21. Survived by his widow, son James Kinkead of Omaha, daughter Mrs A Crissian of Lincoln, a brother Benton Kinkead of Seattle, and two sisters Mrs Bishop Till of Kansas and Mrs Bilas Shinn of Ohio. The family to be notified by James Kinkead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwin Kinkead
Kansas City
Streight & Streiehl
Rev WE
Austin
Seluin Kinkend
Ohio
Jennie Campbell
Mr. Kinkead
Plattinmouth
Lawrence
Kas
Lancaster
Gratitude Expressed for Help in Burial of Beloved Father
The family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and aid in the burial of their father. They express special thanks to the Eagle lodge at Plansmonuth and name Mr. and Mrs. James Kinkead and Mr. and Mrs. Gi. FE. Grissman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lodge
Plansmonuth
James Kinkead
Gi. FE. Grissman
Schieicher Guests Visit Plattsmouth for Holidays
Mr and Mrs C B Schieicher of Brady Nebraska arrived in Plattsmouth last Saturday to spend the holidays with relatives at the Miller home south of the city. He plans a permanent Brady location and has farm propositions for sale and a new brick office building valued at 3000? The narrator notes his one week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. B. Sehteieher
Brady, Neb
Plattsmouth
Miller
Me. Schieicher
al Brady
T J Sokols Mask Ball Set For January 13 1912
The T. J. Sokols announce their twentieth annual mask ball to be held Saturday evening January 13 1912. Prizes include prizes for best character mask best comic character and a group prize with separate awards for ladies and gentlemen winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Sokols
Weary Willie
Lehnhof Family Dines with Grandmother on Christmas
George Lehnhof and wife and daughter arrived from Omaha Sunday and joined Mrs. F. Lehnhof and daughter for Christmas dinner at Lehnhof's mother's home.
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George Lehnhof
Omaha
Mr. Lehnhof
F.10
Lehnhof
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Bride and Groom
A large informal party at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cole’s home honored Miss Jennie Johnson and Sherman Cole with a miscellaneous shower. Guests played word games, enjoyed music, read rhymes, and were surprised by a rice shower from a bell before a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cole
Jennie Johnson
Sherman Cole
Fern Lone
Lincoln
Will Hutcheson
Winnie Hulcheim
Barnard
Will Cary
Fern Long
Linc Voln
Winnie Hutcheson
Dillian Wheeler
Jennie Jobsent
Messrs
Ern Hutcheson
Albert Wiles
Lee Cole
Percy Wheeler
Sherman
Oy Cole
Mesdames
W.T. Mutehenon
J. Wiles
Kv, Gole
Albert Cole
O. J. Barnard
Carl Gole
F M AR Grand Ball Delights At Qoates Hall Christmas Night
The FF MA organized dance at Qoates hall drew over thirty couples in a grand march led by Mathew Herold and Marie Douglas. Grovenor Dovey and Vesta Douglas followed as the M W A orchestra provided the music. Punch was served by Miss Mary Rosencrans and sponsors Faler On and Rawls received praise for a well arranged event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. M. A
Qoates Hall
Mathew Herold
Marie Douglas
Grovenor Dovey
Vesta Douglass
Prand
M. W. A. Orchestra
Mary Rosencrans
Messrs
Faler
Rawls
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Methodist Church
St. John's Catholic Church
Anowerg
J. W. Hickson
Grandpa Miller
Selwin Kinkaid
C. B. Schieichter
Mrs. Carl Cole
F. M. AR
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