Golden Wed ding of Estim able Couple
Yesterday marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Ballance of Plattsmouth Nebraska. The couple wed July 6 1870 in Michigan City Indiana and have resided in Plattsmouth for forty eight years. Family neighbors and old friends gathered on Park Hill to share congratulations and celebrate a half century of happiness with the Ballances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Ballance
Park Hill
Plattsmouth
Mr. Ballance
Burlington
Nebraska
Ballance
H. H. Taristh
Paul Morgan
F. R. Ballance
Sam Ballance
Lincoln
Henry H. Tartsch
Sioux City
Frances R. Ballance
Glenwood
Hay Springs
Neb
Robert Ballance
Kansas
Nehawka Incorporation Granted by County Board
The Nehawka community wins incorporation as a second class city after a petition signed by residents. The lively village gains limited self government and recognizes its active role within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
Board of County Commissioners
Weehawka
Chautauqua to Open Friday in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth prepares for a five day Chautauqua starting Friday with the Craven family musical program and humorist D Lee Fitzpatrick. Tickets are being distributed but audience response lags the guarantee, and organizers urge residents to support and join the effort for a high class season of entertainment at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Gentlemen Tour Pender and Walthill for Athletic Carnival
A party including N P Schultz T B Bater and Carl Ohlschlager from Plattsmouth traveled to Pender and Walthill for an American Legion sponsored athletic carnival. They attended a boxing match where George Lamson defeated Andy Schmarder of Louisville. On return mud delays forced leaving Ohlschlager’s car at Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
N. P. Schultz
T. B. Bater
Carl Ohlschlager
Pender
Walthill
American Legion
Ed Brantner
Brantner
George Lamson
Andy Schmarder
Louisville
Lamson
Ohlschlager
Lyons
One Way to Relieve Constipation with Dean's Regulats
A simple remedy is to take a mild laxative regularly as a relief for habitual constipation. Dean's Regulats are recommended for this purpose and cost 230 cents a box at all drug stores.
Cox Nominated on Forty Fourth Ballot at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention in San Francisco nominated Governor James M. Cox of Ohio for president on the forty fourth ballot after Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer withdrew on the thirty-eighth. Palmer's withdrawal shifted support to Cox and McAdoo, with predictables of regional gains in Massachusetts Michigan and Maine for Cox and strong McAdoo gains elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Enuf
San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
A. Mitchell Palmer
Cox
Daniel C. Roper
McAdoo
Baltimore
Wilson
New York
New England
C. C. Carlin
Virginia
Robinson
Carlin
Mitchell Palmer
United States
Massachusetts
Michigan
Maine
Pennsylvania Delegates Split at Democratic Caucuses
Delegations vote under unit rule but divide between McAdoo and Cox and Davis. Floor caucuses erupt with shouting and gesturing as McAdoo and Cox claim most Palmer delegates. On the thirty ninth ballot Cox gains 85, McAdoo 4, Davis 21, Palmer holds 74 of 211.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gia
Pennsylvania
Davis
McAdoo
Cox
McAdeé
Palmer
Passes 767h Milestone on Sunday
The 4th of July marks the birthday of Judge Basil S. Ramsey who observed his seventy sixth life milestone Sunday. Omaha attorney Wilam C. Ramsey with family joined the celebration to honor the long time public servant born July 4 1844 in Beaver County Pennsylvania and later a Nebraska district judge noted for his legal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Basil S. Ramsey
Wilam C. Ramsey
Omaha
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Mt. Pleasant
Death of Mrs. Mary Presbrey in Illinois
Mrs. Mary Presbrey a longtime Plattsmouth resident dies at 68 in Rock Falls Illinois The eldest of ten children she raised nine brothers after parents died in youth Her brothers Edward Fitzgerald Bridgeport Nebraska Frank James Fitzgerald Falfaris Texas and Tom Fitzgerald Hurley Wisconsin mourn her loss Funeral services will be held at the late home in Rock Falls where the family resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Presbrey
Plattsmouth
Edward Frank
James Fitzgerald
Edward Fitzgerald
Bridgeport
Nebraska
Frank
James Fitgerald
Falfaris
Texas
Tom Fitzgerald
Hurley
Wisconsin
Rock Falls
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted As Blood Cleansing Tonic
Claiming most skin eruptions and rashes come from impure blood, the ad endorses Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing tonic and lists a price of 1.25 dollars at drug stores.
Thacker and Foster Wed in Nebraska City
Miss Lillian Thacker and Mr Clyde W Foster married in Nebraska City on June 3 by Reverend Wilcox of the Methodist church. The couple, attended by relatives, will reside at the corner of Sixth and Pearl and begin a life together with well wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Thacker
Clyde W. Foster
Nebraska City
Wilcox
Methodist Church
Copenhagen
Helen Foster
Herbert Thacker
Sixth
Pearl Streets
Tabith Thacker
Married Fifty-Five Years Last Sunday in Nebraska City
J. V. St. Patsch and Miss Pearley E. Reed celebrated fifty five years of marriage on July 4 1865 at Nebraska City. They reside in Plattsmouth at the Nebraska Masonic home and are widely known across the Missouri valley. St. Patsch is a jeweler watchmaker and portrait artist who painted notable images including a Grand Master Young portrait once in Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
J. V. St. Patsch
Pearley E. Reed
E. S. Reed
Missouri Valley
Sioux City
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Patsch
Missoffri State Capitol
Jefferson City
Young
Nebraska Masons
Florida
Journal
Post Office Dispatching Clerk George Staats to Retire
George K Staats who has served as dispatching clerk at the local post office for eighteen years will retire next month under a 70 year age limit law. He previously worked during Captain Marshall's era, left for several years, and resumed in 1902, remaining on the job since then under the pension system rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Staats
Staats
Marshall
Pension Law Extends Benefits to Veteran Government Employees
The law provides a pension payable to thousands of veteran government employees who have served in this capacity for many years. It outlines continued support and retirement benefits for those workers nationwide.
Helen Pitz Improves at Immanuel Hospital Omaha
The condition of little Helen Pitz at Immanuel hospital in Omaha is reported as somewhat better. Hopes for recovery are entered despite several days of grave illness and the condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pitz
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Plattsmouth Wins Fast Baseball Game 2 To 0
Plattsmouth defeated Louisville 2 to 0 in a fast, well played game. William Harvey Mason starred for Plattsmouth with strong defense and pitching support from Herold and MecCarthy. Meisinger pitched well for Louisville despite the loss. the earlier scheduled Red Sox vs Schoening game was rained out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
William Harvey Mason
Red Sox
Herold
MecCarthy
Meisinger
Sox
Schoening
Council Bluffs
Rip Trackers Edge Pacific Junction In Wild 7 6 Win
Freight Car department of the Burlington league visited Pacific Junction Sunday and defeated the local team 7 to 6. Jack Neitzel pitched for Plattsmouth and the game featured numerous errors and rough, grassy field conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freight Car Department
Burlington League
Pacific Junction
Jack Neitzel
Fron
Plattsmouth Gang
Ault
Neitzel
Janda
Fenwick
Winscott
Newman
Hula
Rucker
Payne
Printing Remains the Cornerstone of Our Trade
The prompt hints at printing as a core focus, suggesting a connection to longstanding printing industry values and expertise. The phrase evokes commitment to print quality and enduring service.
Quiet Independence Day Observed in City
Independence Day passed with little fanfare as residents favored Omaha and Greenwood celebrations. Rain disrupted plans for a Presbyterian picnic and a baseball game, with only a few youth attempting fireworks. The article calls for better planning for next year’s observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Wagner
Omaha
Grenwood
Presbyterian
Med Sox
Schoening
Council
Bluffs
Willard Storage Battery Co. Opens Local Station
Willard Storage Battery Co. new station in the city, opened by William Ket tieson, is doing a nice business as it gains headway. A free testing station and service with distilled water accompanies the battery work, offering an especial advantage to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. P. Sheldon
R. C. Pollard
J. W. Thomas
John Steffens
George C. Sheldon
Nehawka
Willard Storage Battery Co
William Kettieson
Kettleson
Hog Regulator Outlet at Ten Per CWT in Nebr Listing
A seller in Mynard Nebraska offers standard hog regulators at 10.00 per cwt, four dollars below current market.The notice names W. T. Richardson as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Richardson
Mynard, Nebr
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William Ballance
Michigan City
Ind
M. E. Brantner
Jas. M. Cox
Democratic Party
Palmer Men
Basiil
Ramsey
Illinois
Neb, City
Otoe County
J. V. D. Patsch
Mr. Patsch
Omaha and
Glenwood Draw
Fst Ltda
First National Bank
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