Former Cass County Girl Weds in Salt Lake City on Christmas Day
Edwin Russell Higley and Elsie Edith Stokes, former Cass County resident, married in Salt Lake City on Christmas Day. Their romance began when Higley studied at the state university in Lincoln, where Mrs. Stokes’s parents moved from Mynard.
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Cass County
Salt Lake City
Edwin Russell Higley
Elsie Edith Stokes
Utah City
State University
Lincoln
H. Stokes
Mynard
Miss Stokes
Christ
Louisville Couple Wed at Court House
A Louisville couple Swan Peter son aged 53 and Miss Hilda Peterson aged 28 were united in marriage by County Judge Allen J. Beeson on Wednesday afternoon at the court house. The pair arrived in the city on No 4 that morning, obtained a license, wed, then departed for Omaha before returning to their Louisville home to reside.
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Court House
Allen J. Beeson
Swan Peterson
Hilda Peterson
Louisville
Omaha
Enjoyable Social Evening at Plattsmouth German Lodge
A Saturday night gathering at the German Home brought together members of the Plattsmouth Turn Verein Sons of Herman and Germania Lodge No. 81 AOUW. A quartet sang German songs and a delightful dance followed with music from the Plattsmouth Orchestra drawing a large, happy crowd.
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Plattsmouth Turnverein
Sons
Herman and
Germania Lodge No. 81
Aou. W
Playtmouth
The Two Orphans at Parmele Theater
The Two Orphans melodrama drew two audiences in Berehe yesterday as the Paris underworld tale unfolds. Des Moines Register notes the show will play Thursday night January 41 with a first class company and strong countrywide reputation.
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Berehe
Paris
Des Moines
Iowa
Parmele Theater
Cass County Ahead of Otoe in Public Improvements
In Nebraska City last week E Heebner discussed Cass County progress. The Press notes Cass County's self supporting 120 acre poor farm run by Mr Tams and highlights cement culvert work done with in house materials. It also mentions the absence of a telephone in Plattsmouth courthouse and the commissioners favoring stamps over a phone bill.
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E. Heebner
Nebraska City
Heebner
Cass County
Otoe
Tams
Otoe County
Plattsmouth
Nehawka News
A Good Dentee for Carrying a Butcher Knife
Marshal Sevbert of Louisville brought in a case from no. 4 where a country diplomat of President Henrrta was found carrying a large knife and threatening to injure friends. The justice of the peace sent him to await trial for carrying a weapon. The law imposes severe punishment for bearing such weapons and the Mexican may receive a stiff sentence.
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M. Sevbert
Louisville
Henrrta
Justice of the Peace
Rural Mail Carrier Thankful in Mynard Christmas Gift
In Mynard Nebraska on December 23 1913 the family of John Urish gave local rural mail carrier J w Young a gift of fresh sausage. The note thanks the Urish family as this first Christmas present they received and laments the meat hunger felt earlier. It quotes the carrier saying the family remembers their mail carrier during Christmas times and hopes for kindness in return.
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Mynard
Neb
John Urish
Two Orphans Presented At Parmele Theater
A melodrama titled The Two Orphans is staged at the Parmele Theater Thursday night for a limited run. The production promises emotional scenes and strong performances from the cast.
Fine Treat for the Inmates of the Cass County Poor House
The Cass County Poor Farm west of the city hosted a junior Methodist choir visit led by Miss Leona Dwyer among others. The ensemble’s concert delighted residents and Superintendent G H Tams and wife while the church’s Woman's Bible Glass provided Christmas gifts.
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Cass County
Methodist Church
Leona Dwyer
Florence Buttery
Zelina Tuey
Hazel Tuey
Gladys Hall
Ina Dalton
Kate Sattler
Mina Kaffenberger
Jessie Whelan
G. H. Tams
Tamps
Family Reunion and Christmas Dinner at J. M. Meisinger Home
A large family reunion and Christmas dinner were held yesterday at the J. M. Meisinger residence south of Cedar Creek. Attendees included P. P. Meisinger and family, Rev. J. Heebner, Frank Libershall and family, J. G. Meisinger and children, Mike Hild and family, John M. Meisinger and family, L. W. Lorenz and daughter, and Henry Meisinger and family. The event featured an immense feast and warm wishes for future gatherings.
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J. M. Meisinger
Cedar Creek
P. P. Meisinger
Near Mynard
Rev. J. Heebner
Eight Mile Grove
Frank Libershall
Plattsmouth
J. G. Meisinger
Mike Hild
John M
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Public Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes, offers a $100 reward for any case not cured, and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo.
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Hall
F. J. Coeney & CO
Toledo
Rare musical treat at the Methodist Church Friday night
The Young Men's Glee Club and the European Glee Club will join for a concert at the Methodist church on Friday evening. Admission is free. an offering will fund new music for the groups. The event marks their first combined performance for Plattsmouth audiences.
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Young Men's Glee Club
Eurerpean Glee Club
Methodist Church
Plattsmouth
Local District Court Grants Divorces and Dismissals
Judge Begley granted Rhoda J. Smith a divorce from Donald Smith after default. Several cases were dismissed on motion, others set for further action, including Frank Bergman versus Charles Gerlach requiring a bond for costs, and Costilla Estates Development Co. versus John Tighe with fifteen days to plead.
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Christian David Kunz
Costilla Estates Development Co
John Tighe
Boston Safe Deposit Co
Mr. Tighe
Frank Bergman
Charles Gerl
David Barwicker
Leonard McLaughlin
Luella McLaughlin
Edward Williams
Mary
Baughman
Henry B. Jones
For Sale A 1913 Excelsior Motorcycle Bargain
Advertises a 1913 Excelsior motorcycle with two cylinders belt drive free engine clutch Bosch magneto and custom fittings. Says only about 500 miles used and offered at a bargain. Contact H Steinbauer & Son Plattsmouth Neb for details.
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Fidelity
Corbin-Brown
H. Steinhauer & Son
Plattsmouth
Neb
Right Wrist Sprain Takes Fred Oldenhausen Offline
Fred Oldenhausen suffered a right wrist sprain after a fall around the Sons of Herman room while at work. He will be unable to use his arm for several days as he recovers.
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Fred Oldenhausen
Herman
Base fabrication denied by Have lock residents
Frank Cook of Have lock clarifies reports he plans to sue his father over farm land rental. He states the tale is false, notes cordial relations with his father, and says the farm division was already settled by Frank's proposal. He urges busybodies to cease spreading rumors.
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Frank Cook
Havelock
CG. E. Cook
Frank
Journal office offers finest stationery in the city
A reader notes that the Journal office carries the finest line of stationery in the city, highlighting its selection and quality for customers seeking writing supplies.
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Journal
Popular Cass County Pair Married in Elmwood
D Alpha Sutherland daughter of Mrs. H A Bragg and Hel Earl Bennett of Alvo wed at the M W Fleet home in Elmwood. Miss Minnie Sutherland sang Mendelssohn as Audrey Brown of Wahas served bridesmaid and Alfred Stroemer of Alvo was best man. The couple received many gifts and well wishes as they began life together.
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Cass County
Ple
County
Alpha Sutherland
H. A. Bragg
Flen Earl Bennett
Alvo
Wml
P. VY. Fleet
Mendelssohn
Minnie Sutherland
Pearl Welch
Audrey Brown
Wahas
Afred Stroemer
Bennett
Erho
Wiles Brothers Escape Serious Auto Crash Near Nehawka
William and John Wiles Jr. escaped a near fatal accident when a buggy fell into a caved in bridge approach three miles from Nehawka. They crawled from wreckage, walked to a nearby farm, and spent the night before continuing to Manley. E G Dovey & Son notes a Round Ticket guarantee.
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William
John Wiles, Jr
Nehawka
Fanley
Nile
Manley
Hey
Iey
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