Choo County Man Killed in Lincoln Auto Crash
Van D. Conn prominent Greenwood farmer died in Lincoln after his auto struck a post near Eighth Street. He fell on the pavement after the car moved, suffering internal injuries and died two hours later at a hospital. He leaves a wife and five children.
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State Journal
Lincoln
van D. Conn
Greenwood
Conn
W. D. Conn
Eighth
Minneapolis
Missouri Pacific Freight Depot
Gony
Ninth Street
van B. Conn
Mabel Weidemann
Arthur
Ervin
Cassius
Miss Grace
Marion
Ind
Woodmen
Has His Hand Burned
Carl Droege of the Burlington blacksmith shop suffered a painful right hand burn when a blast from an old furnace exploded while he lit it. He sought medical attention and will take several days off work to recover.
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Carl Droege
Burlington
Ofd
Cotton planting expert visits court on deputy clerk plant
The article notes experts in the cotton picking line should visit the courthouse to see Deputy County Clerk Frank Libershall's cotton plant. The plant has produced a crop for two seasons under the owner's care and shown pride in its growth and display.
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Frank Libershall
Frank
Binder for Sale Eight Foot Aeme Binder
Eight foot binder described as wood condition with contact options for Adam Kaffenberger. Call or address details provided.
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Adam Kaffenberger
Building expansion planned for T. J. Sokol hall in Plattsmouth
The T. J. Sokol society approves a 20 by 40 foot two story addition at Pearl and Fourteenth streets to accommodate a growing membership and the western states district tournament this August. The brick lower floor and frame upper level will include dressing rooms with stage access and a converted basement large room. Contractor L G Larson starts work now to finish before the August tournament as visitors from Omaha Schuyler Wilber and other towns plan to attend and the city prepares to welcome them.
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T. J. Sokol Society
Pearl and
Fourteenth Streets
L. G. Larson
Plattsmouth
Omaha
South Omaha
Schuyler, Wilber
Trouble Down at Rock Bluffs Court Hearing
The county attorney led a crowded Justice Archer court session over a conflict between Tra Bales and Perry Marsh family members in Rock Bluffs. Testimony described curses, threats, and a broom scuffle at the Marsh home, with both sides denying full fault and a finding of guilt on the second count.
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Tra Bales
Perry Marsh
Bates
Marsh
Mrs. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Watter Byers
Marshs
Waron
Jilline A. J. Beeson
Mr. Hates
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Charley
Walter Byers
Bates Place
Katie Alden
Platesmouth School Board Approves Building Upgrades
The Platesmouth board of education met at the state bank and approved central building improvements to improve sanitation and modernize the facility. It accepted Miss Bether Larson’s resignation and elected Miss Mattie Larson to fill the vacancy as Miss Esther Larson plans college attendance next year.
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Platesmouth Board of Education
Platesmouth State Bank
Bether Larson
Mattie Larson
Esther Larson
Pollock-Duff Bridge hailed as big travel aid
Victor Gaye of Tekamah Nebraska visited the city and praised the Platte river bridge expansion and improved Kansas City Omaha Scenic route marking. He called the Pollock Duff bridge a major convenience for motorists and noted the route as the best path to Kansas City and southern points, kept in first class condition by local cities and counties.
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Waily
Victor Guye
Tekamah
Neb
Gaye
Here
Omaha
Platte River
Kansas City
Arapahoe Family Plans Summer Visit with Grandparents
Samuel Patterson arrives from Arapahoe Nebraska with sons Donald and Jamie to stay with relatives and spend the summer with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William McCauley.
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Samuel Patterson
Donald
Jamie
Arapahoe
Neb
William McCauley
Fall Festival Proposed to Celebrate Harvest and Community
The Commercial club urges citizens to start plans now for a week long fall festival in early September to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Proposals include a carnival company, county wide events, and a baseball tournament to boost visitor appeal and city pride.
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Hegin
Citles
Togo
Probate Petitions Filed For Molion and White Estates
Matters in Probate Court petition for the probate of Carl Molion near South Bend and a special administrator appointed for the estate of Mrs. Glara White of this city. Molion described as a bachelor living with the Nelson family and leaving a small estate.
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Carl Molion
South Bend
Molion
Nelson
Glara White
H. N. Dovey
Park Commissioners Appointed for Ensuing Year
District Judge H D Travis appointed Plattsmouth City park commissioners for a two year term. George Dodge KR B Windham and Patrick Bugan will manage the park. The piece argues for expanding to river bottom land east of the city to create a large park with lake, trees, and driveways near the Burlington station for visitors and residents.
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H. D. Travis
Plattsmouth
George Dodge
KR. B. Windham
Patrick Bugan
Garfield Park
Burlington Station
Missouri River Ferry
Iowa
Residence Property for Sale in Eight-Room Home
Eight-room house with electric light gas city water and cistern on three lots with some fruit offered as a bargain. Immediate inquiry invited to A. O. Moore.
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A. O. Moore
Settlement of Halmes Estate Stalled in Court
In Greenwood the county court heard Joseph Havalmes claim against the Halmes estate for 816 000 arising from a 1942 land sale near Greenwood. The case featured multiple witnesses and legal teams including D C Dwyer for the estate and Matthew Gering for Joseph Halmes, with Mrs Tenrielta Halmes represented by CG A Rawls. The matter was submitted without argument and may be appealed to the district court.
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Joseph Havalmes
Greenwood
Nicholas Halmes
Joseph Halmes
Halmes
Joe
D. C. Dwyer
District Court
Automobile Bargain Chalmers 36 1912 Model For Sale
Used nine months in perfect condition looks nearly new. 1912 Chalmers 36 with 1913 self starter fully equipped cost 2100 dollars. Bargain for CASI or will accept note from responsible party. T H Pollaak Plattsmouth Neb dates 7 9 2td 1twkly.
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Chalmers
T. H. Pollaak
Plattsmouth
Neb
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Choo County
V. D. Conn
T. J. Sokol
Rock Bluffs
Bors
Taylor Bates
Dean
Marsh Home
Perry
Tra
Marsh's
Ira Bates
Henry Soennichsen
Rsoennichsen
ODD Fellows
Avoca
Odd Fellows of
Pienic
Halwes
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