Decoration Day Observance Echoes Across Civil War Remembrance
The article recalls fifty years since Fort Sumter and forty five since the Civil War ended. It praises the nation for freedom and the abolition of slavery, notes the aging veterans, and describes the Decoration Day procession, cemetery ceremonies, and a keynote by Judge Travis detailing battles, Lincoln, and the vast numbers of soldiers. A list of decorated graves highlights many Nebraska and other state servicemen.
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Fort Sumpter
Friends
Teir
Morrison
Court House
Millatrees
Woodman Band
Red Men
Odd Fellows
Oraer
Seventh and Vine
Carryalls
W. AR. GC
G. Aor
W. Ft. CG
Mesdames Dodge
Peterson
Thrasher
Prograu Fd
Travis
Appech
Aor
Windham
Hev. L. W. Gade
Presbyterian Church
B. WH. Wescott
Austin
Lincoln
Judge Travis
Morgan
Ohio
Indiana
Gaesar
Struggge
Supreme Court of the United States
Taney
Dred Scott
Travisden
War Department
Sapere
W. L. Wells
Nebraska
W. Beawmeister
Oko Heavy Artillery
William Hayes
11Th
Tinois Infantry
William Irish
Nebraskua
Ginegery
Iowa
Thenry Cooper
Towajti
Chitter
Towa
J. O'Rourk
Tinotis Ueht
Kerys
Oitmore
Chalhmann
Elias Sore
Gilly Livingston
KR. KR. Livingston
Edward
Red Men organize Fourth of July celebration committees
The Red Men of Plattsmooth organize celebration committees for the Fourth of July. They aim to center the event in town to foster patriotic feeling and unify local business efforts for a successful day.
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Plattsmooth
Candidate announces sheriff bid for Casa county Nebraska
G P Barton of Union Nebraska announces candidacy for sheriff of Casa county Nebraska subject to the primary election. He urges voters to nominate him on the Democratic ticket and seeks support from the voters in the upcoming contest.
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Casa County
Nebraska
G, P. Barton
Union
Neb
Fourth Year Picnic Ends School in District 45
Miss Edna Propst’s class wraps up as district 45 hosts a picnic in lieu of planned grave site event. Tables set in the school room for a sumptuous dinner, readings and music entertain both students and neighbors. Farm team led by George Snyder and Albert Watencamp beats the schoolboys in a lively baseball match.
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Edna Propst
Tsehirren
George Snyder
Albert Watencamp
Pat Rourke
Omaha
Pilcber Snyder
Snyder
Nieht
Bob Propst
Glen Vallery
Fb, Barker
Roy Howard
Albert Wetencamp
Why It Is Advantageous To Trade At Home
The piece argues that buying locally yields personal attention from intelligent sales staff and truthful product information due to ongoing relationships with hometown merchants. It claims distant sellers lack genuine interest and may mislead, while home merchants build trust and reveal what you are truly buying, improving value.
Watermelons Shipped From Falfurrias Texas to Rosencrans
W T Rosencrans & Son report a first car of watermelons shipped from Falfurrias Texas. The load valued at 325 dollars was priced low due to its small size. Correspondents in Palfurring note another melon shipment to Plattsmouth. Readers urged to visit Rosencrans & Son's office for a copy.
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W. TE. Rosencrans & Son
Burton & Danforth
Falfurrias
Texas
Palfurring
Plattsmouth
Rosencrans & Son
Misa Dye Heads Home Via Omaha Route
Misa Florence Dye departed for her home at Peru this morning, traveling through Omaha on the way.
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Misa Florence Dye
Peru Unis
Omaha
Memorial Day Observance Amid Bad Weather in Plattsmouth
Memorial Day services were held at the Methodist church with Plattsmouth G A R post Spanish American War veterans and WWI veterans in attendance. The event featured national colors, a large U S flag, a choir solo by Ellen Windham, and a sermon by Rev L L Austin urging world peace arbitration and noting war’s costs.
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Plattsmouth
G. A. R. Post
W.h
Methodist Church
United States
Austin
Ellen Windham
Wiley
L. W. Gade
Presbyterian Church
Ev. LL. W. Austin
Paul
Timothy
G. A. RL
W. RR. O
World Movement For
Old Timer Buck Keith Returns from Pacific Coast
Buck Keith a famed Omaha sports promoter, stopped in Saturday en route from Portland to Nebraska City to visit his ill mother. Now running a billiard parlor in Portland, he finds Omaha slow but is glad to be back and well regarded by Plattsmouth friends.
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Buck Keith
Omaha
Portland
Ore
Nebraska City
Mr. Keith
Huok
Elaine
Pacific Slope
Omata
Rourke Park
Ular
Durwood Lynde Accepts Rail Office Position
Durwood Bryan Lynde of Dilon has accepted a good clerical position in U P railway offices at Oyna ha after finishing Plattsmouth high school course this year and graduating with the class of 11. He is praised for a creditable school record and is expected to rise rapidly in his railway career.
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Durwood Bryan Lynde
Dilon
Plattsmouth
U. P
Oynaha
Durwood
Cemetery Directors Election Meeting at Rock Blud School
A meeting will be held at Rock Blud school on Saturday June Std for the election of cemetery directors. Waller Byers serves as Overseer.
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Rock Blud School Hhose
Waller Byers
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G. W. Jones
Wisconsin
John Brown
B. W. Pierce
Connecticut
A. M. Marlen
O. A
Town
Henry Elster
20Th
Missouri Infantry
Richard Kinnamon
John Jennings
Peter Vallery
California
Andrew McMahen
Nbraska
William Slater
Vermont
J. R. Wilson
Carr
Illinois
Richard Reese
G. W. Oswart
Pennsylvania
Parrigan
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Alexander Clifton
U.S. Navy
Alfred D. Johnson
Alpha Wright
Twenty-fifth
Missouri
N. Hayes
81St
Ohio Infantry
G. W. Marshall
James Murphy
2Nd
Town Cavalry
Charles H. Wolcott
John Philby
O. A. Archer
Wisconsin Cavalry
F. M. Lonsdale
U. S. Navy
Joseph Renne
James Marshall
Charles Robine
P. F. Beaver
William Tucker
8. M. Chapman
Lowa
Gapnin
F. P. Chapman
D. W. McKinnon
Marshall McKiwain
J. F. Brown
J. AH. Ware
Ben Landis
David Case
John HW. Thompson
B.C. Kerr
Fred Levings
John Doherty
Co. G
Tinois
J. J. Galhoun
Penneylvania
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Newland
J. W. McGrosty
James A. Ramsey
J. L. Ellis
W. W. Connant
Minois
Joseph Muck
Tilt Town
Abner Mason
Hlinois
J. CG. Britlian
Ohio Light Artillery
G. O. Behittler
George W. Moster
Eli Buster
Osean F. Bartlett
W. T. Gale
Gyrus Cowles
New York
Andrew €. Fry
FH. Hall
Osborn
France
Lee
Confedrace
N I
Fransomvibode
Fey
Pacific Coast
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