Burlington Legal Department undergoes major reorganization
Omaha statement by General Manderson outlines a complete overhaul of the Burlington legal department with Frank E. Bishop possibly moving to Omaha, James W. Orr to join Burlington, and James E. Kelley named general solicitor for six states. Officials expect expanded Omaha offices and more staff after the Lincoln office shifts.
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Burlington
Sunday
Lincoln Journal
Omaha
General Manderson
Frank E. Bishop
James W. Orr
Missouri Pacific
Manderson
Frank E. Bishops
Deweese
Bishop
Byron Clark
Plattsmouth
Nemaha River
Nebraska
Lincoln
Clark
H. F. Rose
James E. Kelley
Missouri River
Charles F. Manderson
J. W. Deweese
General Solicitor’s Office
Atchison, Kan
Farmers Institute Corn Show Attracts Prizes
Farmers are urged to bring corn to the Farmers Institute held on February third and fourth. About twenty three prizes will be awarded in cash and merchandise. Evening sessions cater to women and children, with lectures in the courthouse.
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Farmers’ Institute
State Department
Ray Chriswisser Returns Home After Illness
After weeks of illness Ray Chriswisser has recovered enough to go home from the hospital in Omaha. He arrived Monday evening and was taken to the home of his parents. Friends celebrate his return as he resumes the road to perfect health.
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Omaha
Ray Chriswisser
Epworth League Plans Oyster Supper and Fish Pond Fun
The Epworth League of Eight Mile Grove will host an oyster supper at Mynard hall on Friday evening, February 7. The event includes fish pond prizes with free hooks lines bait and poles provided. Attendees pay 5 cents per fish caught and are invited for a jolly good time.
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Epworth League
Eight Mile Grove
Mynard Hall
Sage sells livery to Wehrbein in Plattsmouth
A long contemplated transfer closed on February 1 with James Sage selling the livery business to William Wehrbein who will run it. Wehrbein and his wife have moved to Plattsmouth and occupy property east of J. H. Becker near Pearl and Ninth streets.
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James Sage
William Wehrbein
Wehrbein
Plattsmouth Society
City
J. H. Becker
Pearl and
Ninth Streets
Manda Club entertains with three course dinner
Last Sunday Miss Leona Brady entertained the Manda Club at her home with a three course dinner described as excellent. Musical numbers by Miss Etha Crabill and May Peterson complemented the pleasant evening.
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Leona Brady
Manda Club
Etha Crabill
May Peterson
Witnessed Coronation of Victoria Celebrated by Elderly Resident
Last Saturday marked the anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Charlotte Finney a longtime Hall England born citizen living near the Burlington storehouse. Born near 100 years ago she witnessed Queen Victoria’s coronation and remains active and cheerful despite age. A large circle of old friends joined at her home to honor the occasion. She keeps her exact birth year private but shares the date January 25.
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Victoria of England
Hall
England
Charlotte Finney
Charles M. Foster
Queen Victoria
Burlington Store House
Mrs C H Cook Dies After Illness in Salem Iowa
Mrs Elizabeth A Fisher Cook born 1833 in New Jersey married Obediah Harris Cook in 1855. Survived by four children including Dr E W Cook and Judge A E Cook. Funeral at Salem Iowa on Wednesday January 23.
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E. W. Cook
Salem
Iowa
Elizabeth A. Fisher
New Jersey
Fort Madison
Obediah Harris Cook
This Place
A. E.cook
Malvern
Clifton H. Cook
David E. Reeves
Keokuk
Miss Lucile Bates Improves After Illness
Miss Lucile Bates shows marked improvement after a period confined by grippe and threatened appendicitis. Earlier severe appendicitis symptoms caused concern for she and her parents, but recovery dispels foreboding possibilities and brings relief.
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Lucile Bates
Grippe
For Rent Six Acre Tract Near Town
Six acre tract one mile from town with a five room house a barn for five head of stock abundant fruit and ample water. Contact N. H. IsBewn R. F. D. 1.
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N. H. IsBewn
Rand Injured In Street Car Accident In Omaha
Horace E. Rand of Cedar Creek was injured Sunday while alighting from a street car in Omaha. He fell to the pavement as the car jerked, suffering back injuries, a bruised and skinned head, and will rely on crutches for some time before possible recovery. He returned home on the Missouri Pacific train and hopes for no permanent injury.
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Omaha
Horace E. Rand
Cedar Creek
Will Howland Quarantined With Smallpox In Pest House
A letter to Mrs. Homer McKay from Mrs. W. I. Howland says Will Howland is quarantined in a pest house with smallpox. The illness is not severe and he is progressing well, with hopes for release in a few weeks. Mrs. Howland notes meals are prepared nearby and she will handle his meals herself. Friends in the area are reassured by the reported improvement.
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Homer McKay
W. I. Howland
Will
State Superintendent Lists Free High School Districts
State Superintendent McBrien issues a circular to boards detailing which rural districts may collect tuition from non-resident pupils under the new free high school law. He notes each weak district pays about 327 tuition yearly and receives 12 state aid plus apportionment, arguing the law is a fair reciprocal benefit for town and country schools.
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McBrien
Nehawka Farmers Plan Elevator for Village
Farmers near Nehawka met Tuesday to organize an elevator project in the village. If enthusiasm matches that of the Murray elevator, they will move quickly to action and rebuke alleged grain handling abuses by building an elevator in Cass county railroad villages.
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Nehawka
Murray
Journal
Cass County
Foot Press Accident Injures Man Near Weeping Water
Friday afternoon Gail Pittman in town with a sling due to a mash foot. While feeding a hay press west of Weeping Water he pressed with his foot when the plunger caught it, nearly severing the foot though no bones were broken. Horses halted the press and saved the foot.
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Gail Pittman
Abraham Griffith
Nehawka Register
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Ad
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup promises stimulation without irritation. It is claimed to be the best laxative with a money back guarantee by F. G. Fricke & Co.
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Orino
F. G. Fricke & Co
Hoarded Money Back in the Banks
A New York dated summary notes funds rushing into bank reserves last week. Declines in discount rates abroad followed, while gold imports and national bank note issues tapered. Bank clearings fell nationwide as liquidity tightened and confidence in banks steadied after the recent financial panic.
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Bank of England
Bank of France
Imperial Bank of Germany
New York
United States
High School Girls Lose to Nebraska City in Close Game
Last Saturday at Coates hall the High School girls played a spirited basketball contest against Nebraska City High School. The home team led 18 to 25 at the end, with Captain Brooks encouraged by the effort and noting one pivotal weakness. The lineup featured guards Jean Morrissy and Matilda Soennichsen, centers Bessie Edward and Clara Weyrick, and forwards Georgia White and Helen Trinity.
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Coates’ Hall
Nebraska City High School
Brooks
Jean Morrisy
Matilda Soennichsen
Bessie Edward
Clara Weyrick
Georgia White
Helen Trinity
Roy O Neal Improves After Illness
Roy O Neal son of Frank O Neal and wife has been very sick with a severe cold that settled on his kidneys and led to dropsical tendencies. After days of fear, he has shown some improvement and it is hoped he may recover his health.
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Roy O’neal
Frank O’neal
Greenwood man jailed for misrepresenting age for whiskey
Arthur Comstock of Greenwood lied about his age to obtain liquor. At the magistrate he faced the charge, was found guilty, and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. He was brought to the city this morning by J. J. Andres and lodged at Hotel de Manspeaker.
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Arthur Comstock
Greenwood
J. J. Andres
Hotel de Manspeaker
Beautiful Picture of Boedeker and Sheep Wins Winchester Rifle
Henry E. Boedeker of near Louisville and his son Elmer spotted a Rocky Mountain sheep in Wyoming. Boedeker fired and shot the animal, later taking a photo processed into a 1904 calendar image. Winchester pre sented him a rifle for permission to use the image, which hangs in the county treasurer’s office.
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Henry E. Boedeker
Louisville
Frank E. Schlater
Lander
Wyoming
Elmer
Mr. Boedeker
Winchester Arms Company
Schlater
Winchester
Boedeker
Central High Students Buy Piano With Holiday Fundraiser
Students at the Central building staged a Christmas entertainment to raise funds for a piano. They netted 50 dollars 85 cents and with that amount purchased a piano formerly owned by Miss Mayme Coffey, leaving 85 cents remaining. The participants are pleased with the acquisition.
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Central Building
Mayme Coffey
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