Rummell Dies in Train Crossing Tragedy Near Battle Creek
George F F Rummell of Omaha a former Cass county man dies in a wreck when his car stalls at a crossing beside Northwestern tracks near Battle Creek Nebraska. The body lies with the coroner. funeral at the Presbyterian church with burial at Oak Hill following the 2 oclock service. He leaves a widow two children and his mother and three brothers. He had been a traveling representative for a sand company after a railroad career and was son of Mrs Christina Rummell of near Mynard. The companion in the vehicle could not be learned and the accident occurred as the engine died at the crossing while attempting to beat the train.
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Antonoble
Battle Creek
Nebraska
Northwestern Railroad
George FF. Rummell
Omaha
Cass County
Christina Rummell
Menard
Rummell
Rummel
Stickey Land Company
Omaha National Bank
Jacob Rummell
William
Secure Marriage License Granted in Collins and Greenwood
Jesse FE Reed aged 51 of Collins Minnesota and Mayme Honan aged 30 of Greenwood received permission to wed from the license Clerk at the county judge’s office. The ceremony is set for this evening at the bride’s home near Greenwood with she being a well known local figure and many friends.
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Daltty
Jesse Fe, Reed
Collins
Minnesota
Mayme Honan
Greenwood
Miss Lillian White Accepts Position as Storekeeper Clerk
Miss Lillian White of this city has accepted a clerk position in the office of Storekeeper E. C. Hill at the Burlington storehouse, replacing the resigning Miss Zelma Tuey. Miss White is qualified and will aid Mr. Tull. Miss Tuey will rest this summer from her duties.
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Lillian White
E. C. Hill
Burlington
Eily
Zelma Tuey
White
Tull
Tuey
Platform Dance at Koukal Grove This Saturday
A platform dance is set for Koukal grove Saturday evening July 4. Good music and an open invitation expect locals to attend.
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Koukal Grove
Hayes Host Friends at South Fifth Street Home
Last evening Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hayes entertained a number of friends at their South Fifth Street home. The event was a picnic supper with a generous repast, enjoyable hospitality, and was remembered fondly by all guests. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grabill and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Baird and son Robert, E. H. Wescott and wife with Helen and Edgar, C. F. E. Wescott, W. G. Brooks and wife, and Mrs. Isaac King of Superior Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fifth Street
J. W. Grabill
William Baird
Robert
E. H. Wescott
Helen
Edgar Wescott
C. FE. Wescott
W. G. Brooks
Isaac King
Superior
Nebraska
Bohemian Stars Edge Town Cubs in Close City Battle
In a spirited Riverside Park contest the Bohemian Stars beat the Town Cubs 15 to 14. Pitney blasted a bases loaded three bagger in the sixth to turn the advantage and seal the west siders victory.
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Baseball
Bohemian Stars
Town Cubs
Stars
Cubs
Pitney
West Siders
Kersic
Sedlak
Gradeville
Duda
Smith
Wooster
Dwyer
Parker
Egan
Poisall
Thomas Kopisckie
Palacek
Major A Hall Files for Republican Nomination for Treasurer
Major A. Hall of this city filed with the county clerk his intention to run for county treasurer on the Republican ticket in the coming primary. Hall has been a lifelong county resident, formerly a farmer, now living in this city. Only other filing is County Treasurer Fox seeking re election on the Democratic ticket. both likely race contenders for the November 30 general election.
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A. Hall
Hall
Fox
Nebraska Crop Reports Forecast Record Wheat and Corn
Nebraska railroads report the largest expected small grain yield in state history with bumper corn prospects. Wheat is advancing across regions. yields range from 25 to 51 bushels per acre in parts, with many areas at or above ten year averages. Meantime alfalfa and meadows show strong yields while labor shortages push daily wages to three dollars with board.
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Nebraska
Burlington
Platte
Oxford
Kansas
Omaha
Lincoln
Wymore
McCook
Wayne
Alliance
Wyoming
Medals Sold to Fund Nebraska Building at Panama Exposition
Nebraska boosters plan a razed building at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco for 1915. Medals costing four dollars each bear the state seal and explain the fundraising purpose, with Plattsmouth agents Florence Cory Ferris York and Ella Kennedy authorized to sell them.
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Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Florence Cory
Ferris York
Ella Kennedy
San Francisco
Portrait of Matthew Gering for Congress Nomination
A brief tribute introduces Matthew Gering as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the First District. The notice presents him as a local fellow citizen and highlights his bid for the congressional race.
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Matthew Gering
Congress
Olson Photograph Company Outing At La Platte
A group of young women employed by the Olson Photograph Company enjoyed a Sunday picnic trip. They assembled at the Burlington depot, traveled to La Platte, then spent the day along the St. Marys river with bathing, games, and a shaded lunch before returning on the 9:30 train.
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Olson Photograph Company
Burlington
la Platte
St. Mary's
Company T J W & Co breaks camp near Plalnsmouth
About 45 members participated in two weeks of government target shooting practice near Plalnsmouth. Two officers managed range and camp duties while campers traveled between the camp and Glenwood homes. Top scores were 227 by Charles T Binion, 222 by Jay Mickelwall, and 220 by Clayton Murphy.
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Plalnsmouth
Glenwood
Charles T. Binion
Jay Mickelwall
Clayton Murphy
Glenwood Tribune
Money to loan on Gass county farms at 5 percent
T. H. Pollock, located in Coates block at Plattsmouth, advertises loans on farms in Gass county at five percent interest.
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Gass County
T. H. Pollock
Coates Blk
Plattsmouth
Advertisers Drive Commerce in The Journal
The Journal reports that advertisers are fueling business activity, backing local shops and events. The notice highlights sustained consumer interest and market resilience amid shifting economic conditions.
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Journal
Good Works Shows How Things Go Together in Farming
The speaker argues that farming success depends on connected practices from milk testing to silos, clean ventilated barns, balanced feed, crop rotations, and live stock improvements. He warns that neglecting one part breaks the chain and that a community effort among farmers is needed to raise schools and churches as well.
Mrs Grassman and Children Leave Alliance Visit
Mrs Charles W Grassman and her children from Alliance Nebraska departed this afternoon after visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H T Batton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Grassman
Alliance, Neb
Visit of Mrs Scotten and Weber party to Omaha
A two week visit begins as Mrs W T Scotten and her daughter accompany Mrs G C F Weber and her young child. They travel this morning to Omaha to spend the day with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Scotten
GC. F. Weber
Omaha
Epworth League delegates set for eastern trip
Frank Barcus and James Rishel depart for a trip to Chicago Buffalo Niagara Falls and a Canadian excursion as delegates to the ninth national Epworth League convention at Buffalo They will visit Milwaukee briefly on return and travel separately to Chicago before reuniting there.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Canada
Epworth League
Milwaukee
Knights and Ladies of Security Hold Windham Lawn Party
The Knights and Ladies of Security held a pleasant lawn party at Kon RB Windham's North Sixth street home. Japanese lanterns lit the yard as a short informal musical program delighted attendees. Fruit punch ice cream and cake were served as guests enjoyed the festive evening.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Kon
RB. B
Burlington Expands Use of Mechanical Stokers in Trials
The Burlington railway in Havelock shops is testing mechanical stokers on twenty five engines. While not yet a complete success, officials expect soon widespread effectiveness to ease heavy firing work. Twenty four engines will go east on the Missouri River and one to Sheridan Wyoming.
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Burlington Railway
Havelock
Burlington
Missouri River
Sheridan
Wyoming
City Council Holds Short Session on North Sixth Street District
The council met as a board of equalization for the North Sixth Street curb and gutter district. Property owners objected to tax amounts and the council agreed to revisit the matter at the next regular session with the city engineer present to discuss the stakes and work overseen.
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North Sixth Street
Funeral of the Late Geo Hummell
The funeral of the late George Rummel was held at 3 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church after his death on Monday near Pattle Creek Nebraska. Rev H G McClusky led the service with comfort for the family as hymns echoed and floral tributes filled the casket. Pallbearers carried the body to Oak Will cemetery to rest beside his father.
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George Rummel
Pattle Creek
Neb
First Presbyterian Church
H. G. McClusky
J. P. Faler
W.K. Fox
A. J. Snyder
William Schmidtmann
WH. F. Goos
George Snyder
Oak Will Cemetery
Mr. Ruimmell
Plattsmouth Native Climbs to Railroads General Freight Agent
B. W. Robbins of Denver Colorado has been named general freight agent for the Denver and Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Southern railroads. Robbins was born and raised in Plattsmouth and began his railroad career there before moving west. He is a brother of Mrs. W. T. Richardson of Mynard.
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Plattsmouth
B. W. Robbins
Denver
Colorado
Denver & Ri Grande
Rio Grande Southern Railroads
Mr. Robbins
John Robbins
Robbins
W. T. Richardson
Mynard
City stores extend Friday hours for July shopping
Merchants plan Friday night openings until the usual Saturday closing time to assist customers after stores close at noon on July 1st. The arrangement aims to ease shopping for those with Friday evening plans.
Piano contest standings noted by H. M. Soennichsen
The notice highlights a piano contest with standings to watch, credited to H. M. Soennichsen.
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H. M. Soennichsen
Local trio motored in for brief business visit
Dr. G. H. Gilmore, Miss Margie Walker and Walker Gilmore drove up from Murray yesterday afternoon to spend a few hours here and take care of business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gilmore
Margie Walker
Walker Gilmore
Murray
Also Mentioned on This Page
George F. Rummel
Mrs. R. B. Hayes
Major A. Hall
CHOP
J. W
Buffalo, N. Y
Frank Barcus
James Rishel
Windham Home
Geo. Hummell
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