City Council Meets After Call Signed by Majority
City fathers gather in response to a majority signed call with Mayor Sattler presiding. Dwyer opposed certain bills, committees reported on hose purchases, a 700 to 1000 foot hose plan was debated, and a board of equalization date set for January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sattler
Will
Third Ward
Dovey
C. W. Hickson
Gravitt
Dwyer
Claims Committee
Wiliam Hassler
Cass County
Ramsey
Nebraska Light Company
Neuman
Fire and Water Committee
H. C. Noack
Chicago
New York Westing & Packing Company
Fire Department
Board of Equalization
Daily Journal
Couinelmen
Consolidated Engineering Company
Omaha
Rattler
Henry M. Millburn
Fifth Street
M. Ford and Company
Mankness
Ford Company
Davis and Emery Wed Quietly in Mynard
Dr William W Davis of Omaha and Miss Lorene Emery of Lincoln were married at noon Monday at the bride’s grandparents home in Mynard. The ceremony was performed by W L Austin with only close relatives present due to the bride’s mother’s recent death. The couple left for Omaha where the groom maintains a large practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Davis
Omaha
Lorene Emery
Lincoln
W. R. Murray
Mynard
New
W. L. Austin
Davis
Capitol Removal Debate Sees Lincoln Fate in Question
The Nebraska Capitol removal topic gains attention as lawmakers approach adjournment. The Nebraska City News argues Lincoln’s central location should be weighed against other towns, citing dilapidated state buildings and a need for safe, suitable facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Father West
Nebraska City News
County Superintendent Mary Foster Distributes School Funds
Miss Mary Foster distributes the state apportionment of school funds for Casa county this week. The total money distributed, including fines, is 4524.80 dollars to 6266 children. Foster returned from Union on Monday after spending the Christmas holiday with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Foster
Casa County
Stewart Family Returns From Christmas Visit
Mr. W. M. Stewart of Wymore and his wife have been spending the Christmas holiday with Mrs. Stewart’s parents Judge and Mrs. W. H. Newell and returned home this morning with Mrs. Stewart remaining for five days longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Stewart
Wymore
Christmas Duty of Gratitude Through Letters and Visits
After Christmas, writers urge timely thank you notes and thoughtful calls to sustain friendships. A simple green card note, tailored messages, or a longer letter can show appreciation for gifts. Visits to the old, the shut-in, and the sick create lasting joy and reinforce social bonds.
Son to undergo pendeltia operation at Omaha hospital
Mrs. W T Melburn accompanied by the family went to the Methodist hospital in Omaha today where her ten year old lab was to be operated on after several days of illness. The lab’s condition worsened despite hopes the procedure could be avoided.
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W. T. Melburn
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Rockport
Missouri
Fred McKinney
Walter Brittain
Fred
Egenberger Coal Company
F. C. Schomaker
HW. J. Thiele
Syracuse
Lottie Wunderlich
Park Chrivwiser
Leo Switzer
Edythe Thiele
Nebraska City
Fern Schrader
Charles Hangen
Hartington
Nebraska
Isadore Sheldon
Join Knabe
Dr. Jordan
Iorie Marks
Joe Shrader
Fred Hild
Gust Hansen's
Join Murdock
Johnny Baetz
Avova
Edwin Schumaker
Tragic Runaway Buggy Death Near Glenwood
In Glenwood a runaway horse-drawn buggy killed Mrs. Burson wife of Aston Hurson postmaster and store manager. Five children lose their mother and Mrs Emma Lurber suffers injuries. Mrs Burson died from a broken neck and skull fracture with an ankle break. Funeral set for Thursday at 1 pm from the Balfour home.
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Glenwood
Burson
Aston Hurson
Balfour
Emma Lurber
Thomas Hans
Young Evans
Mrs. Bucher
Peter
W. M. Thornton
Arthur Finch
Finch
Myers
Glenwood Tribune
Rainbow halo seen over Plattsmouth says expert
Citizens reported a strange rainbow like phenomenon overhead between 11 and 12 in Plattsmouth. Herman Bestor, a rainbow and fog expert, explained it as sunbeams refracted through frozen mist forming halos or fog halos, sometimes preceding cold waves or European tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Herman Bestor
Europe
Nielsen and Penson Order Old Reliable for Nielsen
R Nielsen and G Penson from the south side visited this city and called at the office. Nielsen ordered the Old Reliable to be sent to his address for a year, adding his name to the growing list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Nielsen
G. Penson
Waisinesa
Mr. Nielsen
Reliabel
Two attachment cases in Judge Archer's court
In Judge Archer's court last night the cases Rokien versus Howick and Rokien versus Bouch were begun. Each suit seeks small sums for board debts tied to work with the Missouri Pacific Railway, with garnishment notices sent and a three day response window to the company. Neighbors surprise farmer Shopp by cribbing about 40 acres of corn and sharing meals as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rokic
J. R. Denson
Charles Shopp
Tie
Mr. Shopp
Neighborly Gratitude For Generous Corn Harvest
The undersigned publicly expresses sincere gratitude to kind neighbors who appeared in large numbers yesterday to share in a harvest so bountiful, collecting a thousand or more bushels of corn. The neighborly spirit will remain a pleasant memory.
Convicts Sentenced for Forgery with Sheriff Escort
Sheriff Quinton escorted Convicts Davis and Peabody to Lincoln after they received five year terms for forging checks totaling five dollars. Judge Travis pronounced sentence last week after guilty pleas. Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Co meeting set for January 7, 1911 at 1 30 p m at Hell School house district 8 Ciss County Nebraska to elect officers and conduct business.
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Quinton
Lincoln
Davis and
Peabody
Travis
Farmers’ Mutual Ins. Co
Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company
Ciss County
Newbraska
Hell School House
Jacob Tritsch
J. P. Falter
Funeral cortege invites in Nebraska City for Kimball kin
Aged Lady Iles in Wyoming Mrs. Ware and Misa Nellie Ware of Nebraska City traveled yesterday to LaPlatte to attend the funeral of Mrs. Kimball who died in Wyoming after visiting her daughter for Thanksgiving. The deceased leaves seven children fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Iles
Wyoming
Christmas Day at the Masonic Home Recalls A Warm Banquet
Residents recount a full banquet menu including turkey oysters cranberry sauce and desserts. Mary the chef with Katie Magele and Herma served, Canon Burgess delivered a sermon, and carols filled the day as friends contributed generously to make it a memorable Christmas at the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Katie
Magele
Herma
Canon Burgess
Mra. Askwith
Trial date set for Hez Rasco in Nodaway County case
Joseph Montgomery and Josaph Carden of near Maryville visit in city. Carden attended Rasco preliminary trial for the murder of an entire family near Barnard. Trial fixed for January 20. Judge Bilison, Maryville, presided and was urged to recuse, but lawyers refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Montgomery
Josaph Carden
Maryville
Missouri
Carden
Hez Rasco
Barnard
Nodaway County
Judee Bilison
Elrentt
Kasco
Jim Cow
Christmas travel and visits around Nehawka area
Nehawka vicinity notes list Willie and Edward Wulf of Avoca traveling to meals with friends Wunderlich and Schomaker. families visit Berlin Syracuse and Nebraska City for holidays. several residents travel for funerals or visits. multiple names and small movements recorded.
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Willie and
Edward Wulf
Avocn
Messrs
Mesdames Wunderlich
Schomaker
Berlin
H. O. Davis
Mrs Messersmith Home From Christmas Visit
Miss Goldie Messersmith returns to Lincoln this morning after spending Christmas with relatives and attending Miss Minnie McKay's marriage Monday. Her father, Joseph Messersmith, left for home last evening on the Schuyler train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Messersmith
Lincoln
Minnie McKay
Joseph Messersmith
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Finance Committee
Fire Department Fund
George Gobleman
Raymond Henry Ee
Frank Libershall Ache
Anton H. Koubek
G. N. Gouchenour Bee
C. M. Manners Ee
Road Department
Phil Harrison Sede Hee
Besten Serene
F. J. Sammons
P. A. McCrary
R. J. South
WB. Rishel
C. B
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James Rebal
Peter Claus Ce
W. FE. Brissey Peee Police Fund
Ben Rainey
Consol'd Eng. Co
F. M. Richey Ee
Consol’d Eng. Co
M. Ford & Co
Capitol
University
Insane Asylum
Glenwood Iown
Nehawka Vicinity
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