Decoration Day Observed at Plattsmouth Parmele
Bright sunny Decoration Day activities drew crowds to Oak Hill and the Catholic cemetery as wreaths were laid for veterans. The event featured Grand Army and Relief Corps processes, schoolchildren in large numbers, a Burlington band concert, and a Parmele theater program with Governor Chester H. Aldrich delivering the oration and veterans honored in a patriotic ceremony.
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Plattsmouth
Oak Hill
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Court House
Carryalls
Grand Army and Relief Corps
Burlington
Parmele
McConshie Post
Women’s Relief Corps
Boy Scouts
Young America
J. H. Thrasher
R. B. Windham
Windham
Burlington Band
Mae Morgan
H. G. McClusky
America
Georgia
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Tysburg
Abraham Lincoln
Samuel C. Windham
Chester H. Aldrich
Lincoln
Aldrich
American Republic
Southland
Republic
Judge Begley presides brief court session
Monday afternoon in district court Judge Begley presided over a short session. Harry Epperson pled guilty to forgery for passing a forged check and was sentenced to one to twenty years in the state penitentiary. Hettie Cummings was granted a divorce from I N Cummings with default entered.
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District Court
Epperson
Hettie Cummings
I. N. Cummings
Advent of Little Daughter Graces Travis Home
Yesterday morning a fine little daughter appeared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Travis. Both mother and child are reported doing well. Friends extend good wishes for the family's new joy. Office supplies at the Journal office.
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Earl R. Travis
Red Sox defeat Omaha Gas 3 to 1 before largest crowd of year
The Red Sox routed the Omaha Gas company nine 3 to 1 in a fast, well played game. Connors pitched well for the Sox as Beal Parriott and Mason delivered timely hits to spark the offense while the Plattsmouth infield starred on defense. The win signals strong form for the season and pride for local fans.
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Red Sox
Omaha Gas Company
Connors
Sox
Mason
Craig
Beal
Gas Company
Clarence
Parriott
Fahnestock
Herald
Hull
Parker
Smith
Bill Mason
Willow
Herold
Plattsmouth
Horses For Sale And Farm Machinery Available
Frank Vallery of Murray advertises remaining horses for sale along with farm machinery. He invites interested buyers to contact him for details and arrangements.
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Frank Vallery
Murray
Malvern Couple Wed At Court House In Surprise
Yesterday morning at the county courthouse Frank Wilson and Hazel Reed both of Malvern Iowa were married. Judge Beeson officiated and the couple planned to depart for home on No 4, surprising friends in Malvern with the ceremony.
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Frank Wilson
Hazel Reed
Malvern
Court House
Ila
Burlington
Beeson
No. 4
Boy’s lip pierced by fish hook during crawfish trip
On a Wednesday to Sunday, seven year old David Toman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Toman, was playing with fish hooks while a group sought crawfish near Mr. Wiles farm. A hook caught his lower lip, prompting a quick family extraction and a sore lip that will heal with time.
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David
John Toman
Wiles
Missionary George Reed to Speak at Christian Endeavor Meeting
The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor committee invites all to hear George C. Reed of Weeping Water Sunday at 7 30 pm. Reed, after seventeen years in Morocco, returned two years ago and is compiling a Sudan grammar while translating Bible portions in Berber and Arabic. He was born in Weeping Water and is a 1888 graduate of the local academy.
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Missionary Committee
The
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
George C. Reed
Morocco
Reed
Gospel Union of
Kansas City
Mr. Reed
Weeping Water
Weeping Water Academy
County Clerk Libershal Welcomes New Baby Son
Sunshine filled Cass county courthouse as County Clerk Frank Libershal announced the birth of his son. The clerk's jovial mood reflected pride in the newest family member in this city and well wishes from friends surround the happy event.
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Cass County Court House
Frank Libershal
Libershal
Frank
Unlawful For Campers To Camp On Highways
Two men named John Creech and Asro Petty were arrested by the sheriff for camping on a public highway near Lake Wiles. They were released on promise to leave after failing to pay a fine. The article outlines strict rules against highway camping, including time limits, proximity to buildings, frequency within five miles, and penalties up to $25 or ten days imprisonment.
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John Creech
Asro Petty
Lake Wiles
Kansas
Masonic Grand Lodge to Visit the Home in This City
The Masons of Nebraska will meet in Omaha next week and visit the local Masonic home on Tuesday June 6. A special Burlington train will depart Omaha at 2 30 p m arriving here at 8 00 p m. Members will tour the city by auto before inspecting the home on West Elm street then return to Omaha. Citizens and auto owners are urged to assist by meeting the train and guiding the visitors.
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Grand Lodge of the Masons of
Nebraska
Omaha
Masonic Home
Grand Lodge
Burlington
West Elm Street
Commercial Club
Burlington Station
Band Concert Postponed to Next Wednesday at Garfield Park
Weather forced the postponement of the Garfield Park band concert that was to be held tonight. The opening concert moves to next Wednesday evening at the park, with the band traveling to Avoca on Thursday and concerts now set for Thursday evenings at the park.
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Garfield Park
the Park
Avoca
Stewart's Phonographs Five Dollar Offer
Stewart's phonographs offered for five dollars at Dawson's in Plattsmouth Nebraska.
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Stewart
Dawson’s
Plattsmouth
Neb
John Sedlock Arrives to Lead Local Sokol Turning Classes
John Sedlock, traveling instructor of the national Telted Sokol society, is in the city for several weeks to assist the local Sokol turning classes and boost their athletic program to lead the state. He is a leading figure in this field in the United States.
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John Sedlock
National Telted Sokol Society
Sedlock
United States
Safety First advocate Frank B. Thomas visits city
Frank B. Thomas of the Burlington Safety First department spent a few hours in the city. He reported improvements in worker safety and railroad yard conditions since his first visit, noting rails and frogs are now well supported. He also released a Safety First bulletin quoting Shakespeare on safety.
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Frank B. Thomas
Safety First Department
The
Burlington
City
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Shakespeare
Judge Denies Manchester Injunction in Woodman Circle Case
Judge Charles Leslie of the Douglas county district bench denied Emma B. Manchester’s motion for an injunction. The ruling holds Manchester, chief executive of the Woodman Circle, is subordinate to the supreme council with full legislative powers and power over field agents.
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Emma B. Manchester
Woodman Circle
Executive Council
Order
Charles Leslie
Douglas County
Manchester
Council
Supreme Council
Council Bluffs Imperials to Visit Red Sox Park Next Sunday
The Council Bluffs Imperials are signed to play at Red Sox park next Sunday. The fast Iowa club has built a strong reputation this season and should provide a worthy test for the locals who have shown improved form. The Imperials may learn something from the Red Sox exhibition.
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Council Bluffs
Imperials
Red Sox
Iowa
Nebraska
Senior Class Play Delights at Parmele Theater
The 1916 senior class presented A Corner of the Campus with Doris Vallery as Ruth Day Phil Campbell as Charles Steel Fred Speck as John Ward and a strong supporting cast led by Miss Florence Egenberger Miss Elizabeth Hall and Miss Ethel Lewis. Despite limited rehearsals Speck earned praise while the ensemble showcased varied school life scenes and engaged audience.
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John W. Faber
Ruth Day
Doris Vallery
Charles Steel
Phil Campbell
John Ward
Fred Speck
Ward
Ruth
Steel
Ladies’ College
Charles Dovey
Hiram Hayman
Margaret Dotson
Tilly
Florence Egenberger
Hayman
Parmele Theater
Major Hall
City Dismisses Case In River Land Tress Passing Battle
The city drops its case against John Cory over tress passing on land by the river boat man area. Cory claimed title and was arrested by the city during heated litigation. The court of Justice M Archer dismissed the case, leaving Cory as the victor and ending this phase.
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John Cory
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Roberts
Ee Mason
AB. H. P A E
Probst
Rite Too A
Feltman
Coady
Shafer
Ms Gaunee
Tracey
Farley
Hatchen
Denny
Stengle
Ray Beas
Acdsee
Masonic Grand Lodge
T. J. Sokol Society
Leslie
Council Bluffs Imperials
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