Ashland Flood Recovery Progress Reported
Ashland reports improving flood conditions with early work on the Main street bridge and reopening of Burlington line access. Citizens assist relief with boats, police control, and planned emergency gangs. awaiting body recoveries and noting significant property wreckage and displacement in the flood’s aftermath.
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Ashland
Plattsmouth
Lincoln Journal
Main Street
Burlington Station
Burlington
Platte
Salt Creek
Schuyler
Canton Bridge Company
Silver Street
Third Street
Citizens’ Committee
Old Baptist Church
Bride and Groom Elopement in Elmwood Two Wed in Omaha
E. J. Jeary, a First National Bank cashier, married Miss Clara L. Dettman, daughter of local merchant Herman Dettman, in Omaha at a minister’s home. They returned Friday night and plan to reside near Elmwood, with friends from the Leader-Echo offering congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jeary
First National Bank
Clara L. Dettman
Herman Dettman
Omaha
Papa
Mama
Frank L. Loveland
M. E. Church
Lillian Dettman
Echo
Jeary
Elimwood Leader-Echo
Journal
Ted
Elmwood
Dangerous Bicycle Riding Near Central School
A young man on a bicycle struck a little girl walking beside the central school, leaving her nearly insensible. The writer condemns sidewalk biking as unlawful and urges police action and quick punishment to deter the practice.
Birthday Surprise for Sophronia Pelton at Todd Home
A Friday evening surprise party celebrates Sophronia Pelton’s eighteenth birthday at the west city home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Todd. Young guests enjoyed games, music, ice cream, and cake, with well wishes for happiness and success. Attendees included Maggie Meisinger Elsie Stokes Elenor Todd Muriel Mullis Martha Steppat Anna Steppat Ethel Bentley Celia Taylor Isabel Todd Sophronia Pelton Jesse Brady Clyde Adamson Ratio Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Todd
Sophronia Pelton
Maggie Meisinger
Elsie Stokes
Elenor Todd
Muriel Mullis
Martha
Anna Steppat
Ethel Bentley
Celia Taylor
Isabel Todd
Jesse Brady
Clyde Adamson
Ratio Taylor
Will Visit in the West Friday Miss Mollie Severs and Jennings Severs
Miss Mollie Severs and her brother Jennings Severs depart for a two week visit in Madrid this state. They will stay with their brother and sister and stop in Marquette on return to visit their uncle D. E. Severs. Mollie is a senior and Jennings a sophomore. They are joined by John Hall who may stay to work on a ranch during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Severs
Jennings Severs
Madrid
Marquette
D. E. Severs
Mollie
Jennings
John Hall
Ernest Ahrens Buys Brandt Farm For 17000 Acres 227
Ernest Ahrens becomes owner of the Charles Brandt farm south of town after a Monday deal totaling $17,000 for 227 acres. The buyer plans a top stock farm, aims to milk fifteen cows and raise hogs, hoping for financial ease in a few years per the Nehawka Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Ahrens
Brandt
Ernest
Nehawka
Rawls Defeated in Plattsmouth Gering Case Acquitted
In State vs Gering & Co Judge Beeson acquits the defendants after weeks of scrutiny. The article condemns county attorney Rawls for alleged spying and biased prosecution aimed at Henry R. Gering mayor of Plattsmouth, praising Gering as a contributing civic leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering & Co
Rawls
Henry R. Gering
Plattsmouth
Gering
Mr. Rawls
Court rules in Roberts custody case for five minor children
In county court Mary Roberts vs Frank Roberts, mandamus action seeks possession of five children. Judge Beesen issued a decision today, leaving custody with the husband while the wife had left the family home and had nowhere to care for the children.
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Mary Roberts
Frank Roberts
Beesen
Mr. Roberts
Three Days and a Ticket for Webb
Chass Webb faced a morning trial for larceny at Kraft Clothing Company. Judge Barr ordered three days in county jail dating from the crime, expiring today at noon, after which Webb was sent from Burlington station with a train ticket as part of his sentence. Citizens hope this ends his disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chass Webb
Kraft Clothing Company
McWilliams to Relieve Clements on Vacation Route
Will Visit South and East R. S. McWilliams formerly of the Union Pacific at Kearney arrives to relieve operator W. R. Clements who plans a two week vacation. Clements will attend the National Convention of the Elks in Dallas Texas next week and visit Indiana with his brother J. F. Clements plus other eastern points.
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R. S. McWilliams
Union Pacific
Kearney
W. R. Clements
Dallas
Texas
Convention of the Elks
Mr. Clements
Indiana
J. F. Clements
Roberts Mandamus Case Heard Over Custody of Five Children
In a county court yesterday Mrs. Frank Roberts sued her husband for possession of five children. Three are from a former marriage and two are theirs jointly. Judge Beeson took the case under advisement and will rule tomorrow at 1 PM in court with the children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roberts
Beeson
Alma Severs Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in Omaha
Miss Alma Severs, troubled by appendicitis for some time, was operated on at an Omaha hospital. She underwent the procedure with her parents Mr and Mrs Hans Severt and is reported to be in excellent condition with a speedy and permanent recovery hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Severs
Omaha
Hans Severt
Beautification of Chief Fitzgerald’s new residence finished
Last evening the painting and frescoing of Chief of Police Joseph Fitzgerald’s new home was completed by artists Joseph Hadraba Matt Joy and Grant Owens. The trio produced an attractive interior decor rendering a desirable residence for Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald.
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Joseph Fitzgerald
Joseph Hadraba
Matt Joy
Grant Owens
State Sends Bloodhounds To City For Criminal Tracking
The state dispatched two bloodhounds from the penitentiary to this city for use in pursuing criminals. A. A. Hyers of Havelock arranged the delivery by phone to Doc Young, who met the dogs at Burlington station. Doc Young will supervise training and custody. Similar pairs were sent to Kearney, Crete, Bradshaw, and Hastings.
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A. A. Hyers
Havelock
Doc Young
Burlington
Mr. Young
Doc
Kearney
Crete
Bradshaw
Hastings
In Honor of Their Friend
A gathering of Miss Alta Barthold's friends was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs H S Barthold. Miss Alta is on summer vacation from the Glenwood Iowa Institute where she is employed. She will stay home until her return to duties at the Institute.
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H. S. Barthold
Miss Alta
Institute
Glenwood
Miss Alta Barthold
Fred Stadleman Jr. Dies at 73 After Heart Failure
Fred Stadleman Jr. died of heart failure at the Masonic Home on Friday at age 73. Born in Germany May 10 1833 he had lived over fifty years in Plattsmouth. He had recently joined his daughter Catherine White on a farm near Rock Bluffs and was visiting the city for the Fourth. He leaves three children Catherine White W J Stadleman and Fred Stadleman Jr. and a grandson Paul Bloetel. Funeral arrangements are pending with burial likely at the Masonic Home.
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Fred Stadleman, Jr
Masonic
Mr. Stadleman
Germany
Plattsmouth
Paul Bloetel
Fred
Paul
Catherine White
Rock Bluffs
W. J. Stadleman
Norfolk
Fred. Stadleman
West
Marriage License Denied For Iowa Couple
John Huffman and Mrs. A. Mc Question sought a marriage license at Glenwood but were refused after the bride-to-be’s recent divorce showed she did not meet Iowa law. They returned home unable to obtain affidavits needed to pursue license elsewhere.
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John Huffman
A. McQuestion
Glenwood
Iowa
Cook County Democrats Return From Denver Convention
Saturday morning the Cook County Democracy paraded with banners after returning from the Denver convention. They felt proud to have performed their duty and supported the Great Commoner as their nominee.
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Cook County
Denver
Toman Family Welcomes Newborn to Home
Frank Toman and wife celebrate a new arrival as a young man joins their household yesterday afternoon. The mother and son are doing nicely, and the family is pleased with the favorable fortune.
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Frank Toman
Toman
Sudden Death of Mrs. Beckman Near Murray
Mrs. Benjamin Beckman of near Murray died Friday morning at her home aged 55. Her son Jacob is in Omaha hospital after appendicitis surgery and will return home. Funeral services arranged with a 1:30 p m home service, 2:30 p m at the United Brethren church south of town, interment at Eikenberry cemetery. She was born April 5 1853 in Ullum Germany and married March 6 1873 to Benjamin Beckman in Mynard area. She leaves four children and was sister of C Bengen. Funeral conducted by Rev. F W Brink. She belonged to the German Presbyterian church.
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Benjamin Beckman
Near
Murray
United Brethers
Eikenberry
Margaret Bengen
Ullum
Germany
John Beckman
Panny Augustine
South Omaha
Anna Lender
Jacob Beckman
Omaha
C. Bengen
Mynard
F. W. Brink
Miss Mary Sharpe to Visit Tacoma for Extended Stay
Miss Mary Sharpe prepares for an extended stay in Tacoma Washington. A gathering at Miss Celia Madsens home last evening featured games music and refreshments as friends expressed warm wishes for the guest of honor. Attendees included Miss Mary Sharpe and a large group of friends and local gentlemen.
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Mary Sharpe
Tacoma
Washington
Celia Madsen
Miss Madsen
Miss Sharpe
Minnie McKay
Winnifred Shea
Frances Thomas
Mesa Thomas
Blanch O'Neal
Anna Tams
Lillian Thompson
Verna Hart
Ada Porter
Lydia Perry
Muriel Mullis
Eva Ward
Muriel Barthold
Ethel Saffer
Philip Rihn
Jesse Perry
Jesse Brady
John Thomas
George Sharpe
Charles Sharpe
Jan Hunter
James Rebal
Clarence Ellis
Dommie Hiatt
Gernie Thomas
Albert Funk
Ralph Mullis
Wade Windham
Glen Mullis
Henry Hess
Domestic burns during kerosene fire at Dovey home
Miss Rosie Bolin, a domestic at O C Dovey's residence, attempted to light a fire with kerosene. A flash from the lit liquid burned her face, right hand and arm, left wrist. Mr Dovey and Dr T P Livingston attended. Pain may ease in days, burns need time to heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Bolin
O. C. Dovey
Miss Bolin
Leaning $10,000 on Farm Security
Individual offers a loan of 10000 dollars secured by farm property. Contact Claude F. Anderson in Pacific Junction Iowa to arrange terms by writing or phoning.
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Claude F. Anderson
Pacific Junction
Iowa
Shorthorn Yearling Bull For Sale By Mark White
One good registered Shorthorn yearling bull offered by Mark White of Rock Bluffs for sale. Direct inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark White
Rock Bluffs
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Wahoo
Platte Bottom
Wahoo Creek
W. P. Snell
James Snell
Snell
Ted Jeary
Charles Brandt Sells
William J. Bryan
Roberts Mandamus
Fredrick Stadleman
Cook County Democracy
Mrs. Beckman
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