Omaha Men Plan to Recover Shipwrecked Whiskey Cargo
A group led by J. H. Keenan of Omaha proposes organizing to recover a steamboat cargo sunk in the Missouri River near Rock Bluffs about 35 years ago. The ship reportedly carried whisky and wine bound for St. Louis and Marmarth, with Keenan seeking his uncle in Plattsmouth for location details.
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Omaha
Missouri River
Rock Bluffs
J. H. Keenan
William Shera
Rock Bluts
Omaha News
Henshaw
Missouri
Keenan
Plattsmouth
Rawls and Wife Visit Three Forks Native Returns to City
Last evening Joe Rawls and his wife of Three Forks Montana arrived and will stay briefly with Mr. and Mrs. C A Rawls in this city. This marks their first visit in five years and many local friends are delighted to reunite with Mr Rawls who grew up here.
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Joe Rawls
Three Forks
Montana
C. A. Rawls
Mr. Rawls
Mr. Hawls
Death of Wiley Black in Los Angeles California
The city learns of Wiley Black’s death in Los Angeles California on February 12. Former resident of this city, he moved to California eight years ago and lived there since. Struck by apoplexy months ago, he rallied then declined and died. Once wealthy, he lost his fortune through poor investments but stayed generous. He leaves a wife and daughter, two sisters Mrs Ruffoer of this city and Mrs B A Kirkpatrick of Nehawka, and one brother Robert Black.
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Los Angeles
California
Wiley Black
Mer
Black
PE. Ruffoer
This City
Bf. A. Kirkpatrick
Nehawka
Robert Black
Mrs. Thomas Pollock Stricken With Heart Trouble
Mrs. Thomas Pollock is seriously ill at her home in the citys south part after a severe heart attack. Attending physicians are worried but hope for a speedy recovery, and many friends wish her well.
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Thomas Pollock
Nebraska citizens Sheldon Wunderlich visit Journal office
Tuesday's Daily reports Frank P. Sheldon and John Wunderlich, leading Nebraska citizens, motored from their homes and spent several tours in the area attending to business. They called at the Journal office for a short visit, described as genial and enjoyable by locals.
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Frank P. Sheldon
John Wunderlich
Nebraska
Journal
Baird Buys Main Street Property In Plattsmouth
The Journal reports William Baird, master mechanic at the Plattsmouth Burlington shops, has purchased the C. Parmele property on Main Street adjoining the Parmele Theatre. Baird plans residence and surrounding improvements, signaling confidence in Plattsmouth’s future and wishing the town to remain the best in the state.
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Platismouth City
William Baird
Platismouth Burlington
Main Street
Parmele Theater
Baird
Burlington
Platsmouth
Plattsmouth
Friends Surprise Uncle Henry Beeck on Eightieth Birthday
A large group of friends gathered unannounced to celebrate Henry Beeck turning eighty, with musical sociability and a sumptuous luncheon. The event, noted by Mr. and Mrs. Roeck and attendees, honored Beeck as a kindly, respected city resident with many friendships.
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Henry Bowek
Oon Hin
Messrs
George Thomas
Lehnhoff
Miss Tillie
Robert Ayes
Pleasant Social at Kephart Home Near Rock Bluffs
A large crowd gathered at the Claude Kephart home on the river’s east side for an evening of socializing and dancing. Nebraska guests guided by Charley Sheldon and Irvin Low enjoyed violin music from Charles Cline, Charles Green, and local residents, followed by a late oyster supper. They returned Friday morning due to unsafe river ice. attendees included Charles Green and wife, Irvin Low and wife, Miss Katie Pitehorn, Elbert Low, and many others.
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Kephart
Lock Bluffs
Nebraska
Charley Sheldon
Irvin Low
Charles Cline
Charles Green
Plattsmouth
Smith
Hadden
Kalie Pitehorn
Joneh
Nebraskites
S. D. Firehorn
Katie Pitehorn
Elbert Low
Tra
Glen
Jess
Elmer Fittehorn
Walter Gouehenour
George Green
Ed Ranard
Charles Sheldon
Charles Lambert
Bert Swinderer
John Thomas
Clark Couple Embark on Thirty Day Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Simon Clark departed yesterday afternoon for a thirty day pleasure trip in the west. They travel from Cedar Creek on the Schuyler to Denver Salt Lake City Ogden and San Jose California visiting relatives in numerous western points.
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Simon Clark
West
Cedar Creek
Schuyler
Denver
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Jose
California
Former Plattsmouth friends toast in California gathering
A crowd of Plattsmouth residents gathered Monday in Los Angeles at Asher Clark’s home to honor George Clark with a joyful party. Mrs. Elson planned the event after a postponed wedding, guests brought refreshments and preserves, and the evening featured singing dancing and home memories.
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Rebianey
Plattsmouth
Intel
Asher Clark
Los Angeles
California
George Clark
Messrs
Mesdames A. Kh
Quinn
J. C. Quinn
M. Waybright
Ben Elson
A. Clark
George F. Clark
J. Cox
Helen
Miss Quinn
Loretta Clark
Sue Morrissey
Jean
Percy Thompson
False fire alarm again on the bluff near Burlington tracks
The Burlington volunteer fire department was called at 4 20 yesterday to a brush on fire near the depot but buckets of water put it out before arrival. Residents near the scene are urged to exercise judgment to avoid wasted runs by volunteers on false alarms.
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Burlington Tracks
Sell your property through little ad In the Journal
A compact newspaper ad invites readers to sell property quickly through small classified listings in The Journal. It highlights easy placement and concise wording for private sellers seeking fast turnaround.
Floyd Wolcott Here
Floyd Wolcott a vice president of the First National Bank of Miniwood visits Ely on business. The editor of the Journal praises Wolcott as a fine man and mentions his wife and two children, noting a recent daughter.
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Floyd Wolcott
First National Bank of
Miniwood
Ely
Be Teint
Loyl Wateatt
God Almighty
Imood
Wealthy farmer injured in near Union auto crash
A. L. Becker of Liberty precinct narrowly escaped serious harm when his car left the road at a bridge near Union and overturned into a creek. He suffered cuts to the forehead and chin and remained unconscious for hours before being brought home. his condition and internal injuries were not yet known at press time. Becker is a prominent local stock raiser with a wide circle of friends and relatives including his sister Mrs. James Allison.
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Cate
Union
A. L. Becker
Liberty Precinct
Becker
Ronnie
Mer
Liecaston
James Allison
Jeffer
Harve Manners
Parmele Theatre Manager Shines Departures for Chicago
J. M. Shines, manager of the Parmele theatre, left for Chicago to visit his parents and scout top attractions for next season. He plans only first class shows and will study modern theater management during his stay to improve Parmele service.
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J. M. Shines
Parmele Theater
Chicago
A. M. Shides
Windy City
Parmele
Plumber John Baer Moves Office to Garage on Pearl Street
The office of John Baer, plumbing contractor, was moved to his garage on Pearl Street to improve facilities for his extensive business. The former room in the Rookwood block will be taken by the Misses Dunkleberger for an up-to-date millinery store.
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John Baer
Pearl Street
Rookwood Block
Bauer
Misses Dunkleberger
Still Fishing for American Suckers
Colonel J. H. Thresher resigns Spain after receiving a letter from a supposed Russian banker in trouble. The letter promises a large fortune in America and asks for help, offering a third of the sum. The spoof uses a prison setting and a fake English newspaper clipping to lure victims.
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J. H. Thresher
Spain
Bim
America
St. Petersburge
Sere Solovieff
Russia
London
Chilly Reception Deters Local Visitors From Theaters
Two city men with sporting blood visited a traveling show at Burlington yards on Tuesday night. They were warned off but refused to leave, prompting a dramatic exit as a rider and others fled toward Main Street. The incident leaves the company wary of future encounters with traveling theatrical groups.
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Sturday
Winstrel Company
Burlington
Main Street
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