Uncle Jacob Wolf in 1866
A writer recalls meeting J. W. Wolf of Owen county Indiana, then county treasurer, and his role in taking over the Owen County Journal in Spencer. The piece recounts a near burglary incident during tax collection, the safe being opened with money intact, and the writer’s enduring respect for the popular “Uncle Jake” and his friendship during their Spencer years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
Jacob W. Wolf
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
J. W. Wolf
Owen County
Indiana
Spencer
Illinois
Greencastle
Howard Briggs
the Press
Franklin
Common Pleas Court
Owen County Journal
Jacob V. Wolf
Journal
Mr. Wolf
Gosport
White River
Wolf
Jake
Cincinnati
Burlington Creates Employment Bureau For Skilled Labor
The Burlington announces a new Bureau of Employment to handle all post January 1 job applications. Under Vice-President Willard, J N Redfern heads the relief department with Dr J A Denny as chief assistant and medical examiner. Applications, records of service, and on site examinations are required to join.
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Burlington
Bureau of Employment
Willard
J. N. Redfern
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company audits books. sound finances
The auditing committee of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company in Cass County yesterday audited Secretary J. P. Faber's books and found them correct. Only two losses occurred in the last year, with ample business, placing the company in excellent shape and keeping insurance low and good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers” Mutual Insurance Company
Cass County
J. P. Faber
Depart For New Mexico By Elder Zink Family
Elder A L Zink his wife and young son Leland depart this afternoon by the fast mail for Folson New Mexico to take up residence. They have lived in the city about a year and a half and came here from Tecumseh. Their friends in the denomination and the community wish them well as they leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L. Zink
Leland
Folson
New Mexico
Tecumseh
Coleman Family Heads to Minco Oklahoma
Mrs. M. E. Coleman left this afternoon for Minco Oklahoma to establish a future home. Mr. Coleman will follow next Monday to begin their work for the coming year. They rented a farm and plan to buy later, while friends wish them success and happiness in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Coleman
Minco
Oklahoma
Mr. Coleman
Jones Family Plans Lincoln to St Joseph Sheep Shipment
D. M. Jones visited the city this morning renewing acquaintances then departed for Lincoln. From there he heads to St. Joseph Missouri with five cars of sheep from his brother P. C. Jones ranch in Colorado. The five cars carry 1400 head with about 600 more to market.
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D. M. Jones
Lincoln
St. Joseph
Colorado
P. C. Jones
Hunters scare rabbits into fleeing all night
J H Salsbury and Will Straeght went rabbit hunting and killed three by frightening them. Others were so frightened they may have run all night, and Rev Randall suggested corralling the tired bunnies while they were unable to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Salsbury
Will Straeght
Rev. Randall
Fire at Eagle Destroys Home of D. Robyler
A fire in Eagle last Saturday night destroyed the residence of D. Robyler in the north part of town due to a defective flue. Ed Roberts and family were inside but escaped with household goods largely saved thanks to prompt town aid. building loss partially covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Robyler
Ed. Roberts
Eagle Beacon
Will test veterinary law against Dr. Barnes arrest
Dr. A P Barnes was arrested on charges of practicing veterinary surgery medicine and dentistry without state license. The case argues legality of the practice and advertising restrictions under the veterinary act and will go to the supreme court after a prior Omaha suit was dropped. Attorneys sought habeas corpus. Barnes released on own recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Barnes
Barnes
Omaha
Supreme Court
M. D. Carey
Seward
State Veterinary Association
A. L. Tidd
J. L. Root
Jessen
Plattsmouth Learns of Rouse’s Continued Success at Peru
State normal superintendent E L Rouse reports ongoing success at the Peru normal school. Local Plattsmouth students enrolled for 1907 and 1908 are listed including Clare Ellis and Hattie Fight. A faculty recreation club forms and Hattie Fight leads the Norman Catholic Christian association with a new rest room overseen by Miss Lally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Rouse
State Normal
Plattsmouth
Hattie Fight
Dora H. Kaffenberger
Geraldine Rosa
Myrtle F. Standish
Harry R. Tolhurst
Norman Catholic Christian Association
Miss Lally
Association
Little Boy Harold McNamee Dies After Brief Illness
Telegram from Winnie McNamee in Los Angeles informs that their nearly four year old son Harold died at 6 am after a short croup illness. The Union Ledger notes the great distance prevented Union relatives from attending the funeral and extends sympathy from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie McNamee
Los Angeles
Cal
Harold
Croup
Union Ledger
Manderson Denies Resignation Rumor At Burlington
General Charles F. Manderson told an Omaha Bee reporter there is no truth to Lincoln reports that he will resign as general solicitor of the Burlington. The rumor claimed C. O. Whedon, Lincoln Burlington attorney, would replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Manderson
Omaha Bee
Lincoln
The
Burlington
C. O. Whedon
Bryan Names Republican VP Pick Mention Talbot From Lincoln
William J. Bryan endorses A. R. Talbot of Lincoln as suitable Republican vice presidential material. Talbot, once Bryan's law partner, runs a Lincoln law office and serves as head counsel for the Modern Woodmen of America alongside Secretary Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
A. R. Talbot
Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Talbot
Taft
Talbot
Woodmen of America
Farmers Plan Elevator Company At Murray Meeting
Farmers at Chas Spangler home near Murray met to form a Farmers Elevator Company to handle their grain and assist nonmembers. They decided to build an elevator and aim to start operations after last night’s decisions. A further meeting is set for Jan 2 at 1 PM in Murray to complete the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Murray
Plattsmouth Scare Prank Linked to Old Cannon
Nehawka residents recall the mischief around the Old Twelve Pounder cannon once thought to bring a Plattsmouth invasion. A former butcher revealed the joker’s identity, and the paper urges a public subscription to mount the cannon as it stood seventeen years ago in the bank yard for historical and visual value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
A. F. Sturm
Nehawka
News to cash basis for daily newspapers after year start
Nebraska City News notes a Post Office rule limiting mailing at pound rates to three months after payment date. Newspapers must switch to cash basis and readers should prepay or avoid more than three months of arrears on subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qtill
Nebraska City News
Post Office Department
Coleman and wife travel to Omaha for business
A. L. Coleman and wife, staying with Arch's parents in Omaha during Christmas, plan to view lands in San Miguel county New Mexico. Coleman runs a Chicago wholesale candy business and is shown in an ad as interested in the land. He conducts personal excursions to inspect the property, with expenses borne by land sellers if a purchase occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Coleman
Omaha
Arch
Chicago
Coleman
New Mexico
San Miguel County
Zink
Burlington to dispatch trains by telephone in 1908
The Burlington announces it will replace telegraph dispatching with telephone systems, spending millions in 1908. Nebraska will begin by equipping the Lincoln division, following successful experiments. The telephone already operates between Aurora and Mendota in Illinois and is deemed satisfactory.
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Burlington
Nebraska
Lincoln
Aurora
Mendota
Ill
Holmes family to visit east for two months
A.M. Holmes and daughter Mrs. W. S. Smith leave this afternoon for a two month visit in the east. They will first go to Chicago to visit Troy Holmes, then continue to Walton New York before returning.
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A.M. Holmes
W. S. Smith
Chicago
Troy Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Mrs. Smith
Walton
N. Y
Return From England Brings Reunion With Four Sisters
John Seagraves, back Tuesday from England after four to five weeks, visited four sisters unseen for over twenty five years. He is accompanied by nephew William Rees who will live with him. They traveled from Washington England aboard the Mauritania Cunard line, enduring rough seas that damaged the starboard rigging and two lifeboats on the second day out.
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John Seagraves
England
Wm. Rees
Washington
Mauritania
Cunard Line
Taft and Hughes emerge as frontrunners for the Republican nomination
The piece notes that after President Taft’s neutrality on a bid, two men, William H. Taft of Ohio and Governor Hughes of New York, stand as serious contenders. It cites Taft’s administration backing and Hughes’s insurance investigation record plus veto of a two-cent-a-mile bill, with other hopefuls named as less likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Taft
Ohio
Hughes
New York
Foraker
Cannon
Illinois
Fairbanks
Indiana
Knox
Pennsylvania
la Follette
Wisconsin
Taft
Ighes
Republican State Committee
Republican Party
Nebraska
Old Story of Local Horse Losses Raises Alarm
The Glenwood Opinion reports J. M. Anthony lost three horses in one week with no visible illness. A three year old, once offered for 175 dollars, and a yearling plus a two year old died in blue grass pasture. Last death Friday led Anthony to remove the remaining stock. Farmers advised to consult the state veterinarian to determine cause and prevention.
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J. M. Anthony
Anthony
Glenwood
Married in Plattsmouth by Judge Travis
This morning Mr and Mrs Albert Ossenkop of Louisville and Miss Tillie Fro of Kingfisher Oklahoma and R M Keuhl of St James Minnesota arrived in the city and this afternoon were married by Judge H D Travis at the courthouse. They will reside in St James Minnesota.
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Albert Ossenkop
Louisville
Give Men an Oyster Supper
C. M. Seybert of Eight Mile Grove hosted a male only oyster supper last evening. The gathering included friends who traded stories and jests while pepper and vinegar anecdotes sparked laughter. Names of attendees include Chas Garlick Simeon Rourick Milton Sam and Ivory Carey.
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C. M. Seybert
Eight Mile Grove
Chas. Garlick
Simeon Rourick
Milton
Sam
Ivory Carey
Leap Year Guidance From 1908 Psy-Chi Society Talk
A Chicago speaker advising leap year etiquette suggests the right man should be at least 25, honest and steady, while wives should seek robust, well developed husbands. He warns against volatile types and muscled men, endorsing round faced partners as best.
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Psycho-Physiological Society of
Chicago
Gilliland Sues for Attorney Fees in Grantner Case
Shirley Gilliland files suit in district court seeking fair fees for services in the Grantner damages case. Mat Gering of Plattsmouth hired Senator Gilliland to aid in the railroad injury suit at Pacific Junction. Damages and interest total 39 045 with Gering seeking 35 percent or 4295 75 and Gilliland’s fee asked at 1200. original contract abandoned as case continued.
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Shirley Gilliland
District Court
Fair and Equitable
Grantner
Mat Gering
Plattsmouth
Senator Gilliland
Pacific Junction
Brantner
Gering
Gilliland
Glenwood
Missouri Pacific to lay heavier rail in spring work
The Missouri Pacific plans heavy 85 pound rail upgrades after frost ends. A train delivering the iron is near town and expected tonight or tomorrow morning. Proper bal lasting will ensure a solid road bed for the improved line.
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Thomases
Missouri Pacific
M. P
Nebraska City News
Burial of Kalama Woman's Grandmother Held Tomorrow
Mrs. Myrtle Becker arrived from the west with the remains of her grandmother Mrs. Harriett Smith the mother of Mrs. S. H. Dunn. The funeral will be tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the home of I. H. Dunn with Rev. A. A. Randall of the Methodist Church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Becker
Kalama
Washington
Harriett Smith
S. H. Dunn
I. H. Dunn
A. A. Randall
Methodist Church
Nebraska State Teachers Association Elects Officers
The Nebraska State Teachers Association elected officers for the ensuing year. President is Chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews of the University of Nebraska. Vice President H. H. Hahn of Blair. Secretary Miss Gertrude Gardner of Fremont. Treasurer A. H. Staley of Superior. Reading circle member C. W. McMichael of Holdrege. Executive committee member B. W. Hayes of Alliance succeeds A. L. Cavinew, whose term expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
H. H. Hahn
Blair
Gertrude Gardner
Fremont
A. H. Staley
Superior
Reading Circle
C. W. McMichael
Holdrege
B. W. Hayes
Alliance
Hayes
A. L. Cavinew
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Jacob Wolf
Peru
Neb
Bryan
Taft and Hughes
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