Scales Walls of Pekin for Drill by Veteran Soldier
Herman Bestor and wife Daniel visited Pekin and heard his account of scaling the inner wall of the ancient city daily during a stint with the U S regiment stationed to guard the U S legation. He recounted Pekin's layout including the Forbidden City and Imperial City and recalled the Boxer period and the 1282 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bestor
Daniel Bestor
Des Moines
Iowa
Bestor
St. Louis
Missouri
U. S
Ft. Logan
Colorado
Philippine Islands
China
United States
Pekin
Celestials
Great Wall
Forbidden City
Young People Entertained At Presbyterian New Year Event
The Presbyterian church youth gathered at the pastor's home on New Year's Eve to discuss Christian Endeavor efforts for the coming year. Prizes were awarded for games, dialect readings entertained all, and guests shared chocolate and cake before the party closed with good wishes for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Esther Larsen
Livingston Richey
Richey
Mildred Cummins
Ben Windham
Marie Douglas
Mr. Brown
Elixir advertised to bolster stomach during influenza outbreak
An advertisement urges readers to use Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine to strengthen digestive organs during the influenza spread. It claims the remedy aids digestion and overall stamina and offers free medical advice from manufacturer Jos. Tuiner at 616 622 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Tuiner
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Will Visit Over Sunday With White Family
Mr and Mrs I S White depart for David City to visit Mrs White s brother Wm McKendall and tend to business They will also visit Surprise as guests of Dempsey White and plan to return next week They offer English Spavin Liniment claiming it cures horse blemishes and injuries with a savings offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. I. S. White
David City
New Provision On Passes Issued by Burlington
Burlington introduces a saving clause on the back of passes. The recipient agrees not to use the pass in violation of any state or interstate law governing passes. The clause marks a new protective measure for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Epworth League Reception at Sunnyside Hails Year End
Epworth League held its annual reception at Sunnyside the Wescotts home from eight to ten on Tuesday night. The event showcased the local society’s work with encouragement for the future. Miss Zelma Tuey sang solo. Mildred Cummins Marie Douglass and Bonnie Windham read for encores. The roll call for twelve years drew about fifteen members, reflecting the group’s steady membership amid changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Sunnyside
Wescotts
Zelma Tuey
Mildred Cummins
Marie Douglass
Bonnie Windham
League
E. H. Wescott
Proposals Watched for County Bridge Project Bids
Bids were received today from the Nebraska Construction Company of Lincoln the Standard Steel Bridge Company of Omaha and John W Towle of Omaha for the county bridge construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Construction Company
Lincoln
Standard Steel Bridge Company
Omaha
John W. Towle
Embarked in Business in New Eber Building
Otto Herold and Ernest Wurl open a modern machine shop in the south room of the newly completed Eber building. Their engine is installed on the first floor with most machinery in place, ready for business. Henry Kingery visited Omaha to see his son today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebersole
Otto Herold
Ernest Wurl
Pleasant Saturday Carrom Party at Weeping Water
Miss Irma Peters hosted about twenty five friends at her home near Weeping Water for a progress ive carrom evening. Leone and Dan Switzer won prizes as top players. A midnight lunch followed with piano selections by Rosa Christina Shafer Hazel Jameson Nellie Cockrell and Irma Peters. Guests included Ed Dowler Roy Gilberson Margaret Gilberson Leone Switzer Alice Hoback Walter Jensen Nellie Cockrell Chas Hutchins Wayne Switzer Rosa Shafer Christina Shafer Herbert Ramour Otto Shafer Mr and Mrs E Worman and Katie Britton of Burwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Peters
Weeping Water
Irma
Leone
Dan Switzer
Misses Rosa
Christina Shafer
Hazel Jameson
Nellie Cockrell
Irma Peters
Ed Dowler
Roy
Margaret Gilberson
Alice Hoback
Walter Jensen
Chas Hutchins
Wayne Switzer
Rosa
Herbert Ramour
Otto Shafer
Mrs. E. Worman
Katie Britton
Burwell
Call to Action at Sioux City for Missouri River Navigation
A tribal is a meeting of supporters in Sioux City on January 22 and 23 to push for navigable Missouri River from source to mouth. Engineers say cost equals selling value per mile of a Chicago rail line, with congress to back benefits of the waterway. Lincoln and Nebraska business circles back the plan. railroads see it as rate regulation and commerce boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Sioux City
Executive Committee
Missouri
Chicago
Congress
Lincoln
Nebraska
M. Jusserand
France
Lincoln News
Irish couple leaves for Ashland to recruit for Imperial Mystic Legion
Mr and Mrs Chas W Irish depart this afternoon to Ashland to work for the Imperial Mystic Legion of America. In two weeks they added 56 new members to the order, entering as strangers and gaining converts through persistent effort and a strong community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Irish
Ashland
Imperial Mystic Legion of America
Order
Bricka Leaves Papers to Own Woodbine Chronicle
F A Bricka former manager of the Republican ends his time with this paper last Saturday to move to Woodbine Iowa and take ownership of the Woodbine Chronicle with G G Adams. They have purchased the Chronicle and will be permanently located there as soon as convenient offered best wishes from friends here. The Journal wishes him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bricka
Republican
Woodbine
Iowa
Woodbine Chronicle
G. G. Adams
The
Chronicle
Weeping Water Republican
the Journal
Brick
Relieve Rheumatism With Chamberlains Pain Balm
Advertises Chamberlains Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatic pains promising rest and sleep. Claims relief after one application and notes sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. G. Fricke & Co
Son Rushes To Ill Mother In Sioux City
Gust Roman received word that his mother Mrs. Caroline Roman of Sioux City Town is very sick and he left on the early train yesterday to be at her bedside. Her husband, his father, died about two years ago. Henry Wastingberg of Omaha visited the city yesterday and stayed with Joseph Warga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Roman
Caroline Roman
Sioux City
Town
Mr. Roman
Henry Wastingberg
Omaha
Joseph Warga
Mrs Lillian Ford Vindicated in Adultery Case
A past report claimed Mrs Lillian Ford unlawfully resided at J C Quinn’s home and was charged with adultery in Burwell. She was tried and found innocent, and the current note suggests she should be cleared before the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Press
Lillian Ford
J. C. Quinn
Burwell
Sattler Visits Sick Odd Fellows for New Year Aid
Early yesterday morning John P. Sattler walked to the south part of the city to visit sick Odd Fellows and deliver the usual benefits. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, one of the oldest groups, provides for sick members and supports widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sattler
Odd Fellows
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Mr. Sattler
Big Fat Turkey Sent to Billy Gillespie as New Year Treat
A New Year greeting arrives from Oklahoma with a dressed turkey for Billy Gillespie. Mike Swatzfischer sent the gift hoping he and his wife enjoy eating it on the first day of the year. Billy expresses great delight at the gesture from an old friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Gillespie
Oklahoma
Mike Swatzfischer
Billy
Market notes and departures from city visitors
R P Wright of Lake Chalan Wash leaves after two to three weeks visiting his father and others. He ships two apple cars to Minneapolis where the market shows as high as 2.50 per bushel. W W Coates heads to Kewanee Ill to handle business for his department store. Henry Williams of Norfolk travels to Greenwood before returning home. Mayme Graves of Lincoln departs after visiting to Lincoln where she works as a nurse. Mr and Mrs J D Werdeman of Lee leave after visiting friends south of the city. Miss Hanna Black Hermia Spies and Mable Trussler join a merry party visiting Oma hav New Year’s day. Paul Morgan leaves for Lincoln to resume duties at the State University.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Temple of Peace
Mohammedan Mosque
Observatory
China
Ft. McDonald
Angel Island
San Francisco
South Dakota
Des Moines
North Dakota
Burlington Station
R. P. Wright
Lake Chalan
Wash
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Mr. Wright
Northwest
Mayme Graves
Lincoln
Hanna Black
Hermia Spies
Mable Trussler
Omaha
Parcels Post for Rural Routes Prospects Bright
A Washington correspondent reports strong support in Congress for a rural parcels post system to aid farmers and country merchants. The plan would cover rural routes with stepped rates and limit service to the countryside, while city parcels post remains unlikely this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Postoffice Department
House Postoffice and Post Roads Committee
House
Representative Overstreet
Post Office
Old Citizen Visits Town
George Tressler a former resident now living in Red Oak visited the town for a few days. He is returning from Council Bluffs with his daughter Louise who is entering Western Iowa College there. He will stay until week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tressler
Red Oak
Mr. Tressler
Council Bluffs
Louise Tressler
Western Iowa College
Doctor reports mother in Salem improved
Word from Dr. Cook who is with his mother at Salem Iowa says she is somewhat improved. The doctor will stay to care for the case and may return near week’s end if warranted. Friends of the doctor are glad to hear of the improvement.
Bible Class and Sunday School Teachers Meeting
The Bible study class of the Christian church will meet with the newly chosen officers and teachers of the Sunday school at M. S. Briggs and wife home in the Bach block north suite on Main Street tonight. All officers and teachers are urged to attend to discuss Sunday school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
M. S. Briggs
Bach Block
Lower Main Street
Elks Dance Welcomes 1908 With Reception
Tuesday evening the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held a dance and reception to mark the new year. The hall served as both concert and banquet space, with members and friends enjoying the entertainment. W J Black and his two sons traveled to LaPlatte to work on a toll line for Omaha. W L Cooper of Chicago arrived for a short stay due to Mrs. Cooper’s rheumatism illness. Miss Gerda Peterson went to Omaha for a few days visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Coates’ Hall
W. J. Black
Joe
LaPlatte
Plattsmouth
Gerda Peterson
Omaha
Woman suffers severe fall near quarantine family
Mrs. Wm. Herold, during an attempt to communicate with the W. T. Smith family under smallpox quarantine, fell badly injuring her arm though no fracture occurred. Carried to the neighbor Mrs. S. E. McElwain’s home, she later returned home and remains bedbound from the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Herold
W. T. Smith
5. E. McElwain
Official Market Reports for Cass County Readers
Official market reports prepared for Journal readers. Markets furnished today by Cass County Commission company A. H. Smith Coates block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Commission Company
A. H. Smith, Coates Block
Omaha visitors cheer sick high school boys
Superintendent J. W. Gamble and wife visited Omaha to see boys confined in hospitals who are members of the high school. They called on Louis Egenberger Sidney Miner Willie Fitzgerald Ray Christweisser and others. Mrs Dora Schall and two daughters Rose and Laura with Bennie Fanger left for Omaha yesterday. Laura Diamond and Alda Goos of Omaha, guests of Joseph Fetzer and P. F. Goos families, departed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gamble
Omaha
Louis Egenberger
Sidney Miner
Willie Fitzgeralds
Ray Christweisser
Dora Schall
Misses Rose
Laura
Bennie Fanger
Laura Diamond
Alda Goos
Joseph Fetzer
P. F. Goos
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Gering & Co
Henry Kingery
Mystic Legion
Turkey
W. W. Coates
Kewanee
Illinois
Henry Williams
Norfolk
Greenwood
J. D. Werdeman
Lee
Paul Morgan
State University
de Graw
Representative Prenderpast
House Post Office Committee
Platt
New York
United States Express Company
Matt
Senate
Dr. Cook
Elks
W. L. Cooper
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