Washington Birthday Tributes by G A R and W A G
Members of the G A R and Woman's Relief Corps gathered at the G A R hall to celebrate George Washington's birthday with songs, speeches, and readings. Rev Lou Wallace Gade praised Washington and linked his legacy to evolving liberty worldwide, noting events in China and the broader movement toward republican government.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
United States
China
Manuel
Portugal
Diaz
Russia
Aldu Hamid
Turkey
Persia
Gabhay
Yuan Shi Kai
Sun Yat Sen
Hin Wou
Harmon
la Fallelle
Arthur Smith
Tapan
Sueland
Canada
Sun
Provisional Republic
Yuan
Republic
National Assembly of China
Albert J. Beveridge
America
Hin
Donelson
Arizona
Linen Shower Honors Miss Ida Weidman at Home
Miss Julia Herrman and Miss Midna Petersen entertained many lady friends at a linen shower hosted at Miss Hina Petersen's home for Miss Ida Weidman. Guests enjoyed games music and social conversation. Miss Weidman received linen pieces and a luncheon served by Mesdaines C Petersen and Jas Donnelly.
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Julia Herrman
Midna Petersen
Hina Petersen
Ida Weidman
Mesdaines 7. C. Petersen
Jas, Donnelly
Rynott & Co Install New Electric Soda Fountain
Purchases a fine electric lighted soda fountain and installs it in front on the east side of their drug store. Manager Mr. Rynott will serve cold and hot drinks with a menu featuring Chocolate smooth banana split merry widow and corn malt ed milk.
Plattmouth Baker Leaves Wife Amidst Pregnancy
J V Kaspar a Plattsmouth baker abandoned his wife and unborn child after a quarrel and disappeared aboard the fast mail to Omaha. Mrs Kaspar, ill and unable to leave, faces hardship as neighbors seek a replacement baker and authorities may pursue potential felony charges under Nebraska law.
Bank leadership reshuffle in Hartford Nebraska
Hartford Nebraska reports a bank leadership change as William H. Herzog resigns as assistant cashier to focus on Texas real estate. H G Wellenseik of Syracuse buys an interest in the bank and is elected first vice president, with G A Herzee as president, M Weil and T A Thakeslee as vice presidents and Laura A Bayles as assistant cashier.
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Hartford
Neb
William H. Herzog
Harvard State Bank
Texas
H. G. Wellensick
Syracuse
Bank of Avoca
G. A. Herzee
H. G. Wellenseik
M. Weil
Lincoln
T. A. Thakeslee
Laura A. Bayles
Concrete blocks with granite face showcased in Omaha
G D McMaken observed a concrete block with a granite face at an Omaha cement show. Materials are ordered to produce ornamental granite finish blocks at H C McMahon & Son plant. The firm can fulfill orders with current facilities and holds forms for urns and other decorative concrete blocks.
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G. D. McMaken
Fem
Ih. D. McMaken & Son
Omaha
H.C. McMahen & Son
Miller to leave Thurman for Creighton Nebraska
C A Miller long time resident near Thurman Iowa visited Phallsmouth with friends and relatives at the old home Whilie. He plans to depart in early March for his new home Creighton Nebraska.
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Daly
C. A. Miller
Thurman
Iowa
Phallsmouth
Whilie
Crelehton
Neleaska
Marion Smith Leaves Iowa Farm for New Home
Marion Smith, who farmed west of Plattsmouth for two seasons, rents his farm to Wes Tilene and plans to move back to the old home farm nearneq nreon Iowa. His brother Tay arrived to help load his car next week. Marion is described as a first class man and farmer, and the town regrets his departure.
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Marion Smith
Plattsmouth
Wes Tilene
Local Citizens Placed Behind Amateur Baseball Team
Wattsmouth residents will be invited by Tom Walling and WW A Schneider to subscribe to a fund for an amateur baseball team. The drive aims to boost town spirit, provide healthy outdoor recreation, and advertise the city while operating on business principles with clear accounting for all funds.
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Rovers of Baseball
Tom Walling
WW. A. Schneider
Wattsmouth
Eith
Platthsmoutl
Havestad
Wall
Messrs. Walling and
Schneider
Cenk
Social Evening At Presbyterian Church Enjoys Youth Fun
Members of the I I society of the Presbyterian church held a pleasant social last evening in the church parlors. The social committee arranged stunts games and guessing contests for amusement while music from attendees added charm. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served as Endeavorers and friends dispersed after a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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Krom Priday'a
I. Society of the Presbytterian Church
Court Hears Petition for Administrator in Shryock Estate
In probate court Judie Berson Wis petitions for appointment of Peter C. Stander, son in law of the deceased Thomas W. Shryock, as administrator. The court grants the request and sets a second hearing on estate claims of William B. Polhetous, with an order entered on filed crimes.
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Judie Berson Wis
Thomas
W. Shryock
Peter C. Stander
William &. Polhetous
Tragic Freight Accident Near Havelock Kills Brakeman
A Burlington extra freight train No. 45 killed Lincoln division brakeman Clark near Havelock this morning. He apparently fell from the moving train while the crew reported the incident. Details on cause are unavailable.
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Havelock
Clark
Burlington Freight No
Lincoln
Tol
Omaha
Ihil Rulovwee
Baileys Attend Wrestling Match in Miami
Mr OG Bailey and O V Bailey along with their father J H Bailey of Mao mi witnessed a local wrestling event, described as an evening gathering with spectators.
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Og, Bailey
O. V. Bailey
J. H. Bailey
Maomi
Farewell Surprise For Fahlson Family On Leaving Portsmouth
Friday night a party of fifty to sixty neighbors and friends gathered at Mr. Fahlsen and family near Davy Nebraska to bid farewell and wish prosperity in their new farm home. Music and refreshments accompanied polite goodbyes as the Burlington workman leaves after twenty years in the paint shop. A silver farewell finial token was given to Mr. and Mrs. Fahlsen to remember old Portsmouth friends.
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Willian
Fahlson
Pahlson
Tusday
Burlington
Davy
Lancaster County
Portsmouth
Mer
Mrs. Fahison
Mra. Fahison
Returns From Monmouth for Kendall Family
Frank Kendall and his daughter in law Mrs A O Kendall of Union were in Plattsmouth this morning on return from Monmouth Minnesota where they went last week for the illness of Mr Kendall's sister Mrs Buford. Her condition remained grave and death was feared. Mr Kendall stayed briefly to attend urgent business.
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Frank Kendall
A. 0. Kendall
Union
Monmouth
Mllneis
Mr. Kendall
Buford
Plattsmouth
Mrs Cooper Improves After Illness in Sicily Visit
Louise Cooper of Tacoma Washington, who had been visiting friends in Sicily with Mr and Mrs Streight, is reported to be slightly improved after several days of illness.
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Louise Cooper
Tacoma
Wash
the. Streight
Sicily
Blacksmith Mike Rys Leases Mynard Shop
Mike Rys former Plattsmouth blacksmith leases Hobert Propst shop at Mynard and will be ready to start business on Monday. He is known as a skilled blacksmith and is expected to do a good business at Mynard.
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Mike Rys
Plattsmouth
Mynard of Hobert Propst
Mike
Mynaral
Lenten Services At St John’s Catholic Church
Lenten services will be held at St. John’s Catholic church each Sunday and Wednesday evening with a sermon and benediction. The sermons focus on the Ten Commandments and Friday evenings cover The Stations of the Cross. Services begin at 7:90.
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St. John's Catholic Church
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Gade
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Ward
Abbott Tere
Frant
Union of Arizona
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Liberia
Husain
Yuan Shi Ksi
Dr. Sun
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HIG
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Kaspar
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Oraha
Disnel
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Mynard
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