Memorial Day Observance at Parmele Theater in 1910
Memorial day weather turned pleasant after a morning shower yet decorations were sparse across the city. The Oak Hill procession included Grand Army of the Republic members, Modern Woodmen, Red Men, and women’s relief corps, with a largely subdued afternoon at Parmele Theater featuring violinist bugle calls, solos, and speeches by Judge Beeson and others.
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Dovey’s
Oak Hill
Grand Army
Main
Fifth Street
G. A. R. Hall
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Foresters of
Cass Camp
Red Men
Red Men Lodge
McCon
J. T. Thrasher
Woman’s Relief Corps
Morrison
Seventh Street
Washington Avenue
Parmele Theater
Thrasher
McConthe Post
R. B. Windham
W. L. Austin
Methodist Church
Windham
Helso
Oliver Stonehocker
Plattsmouth Cornet Band
Stone
Prof. Austin
Don. York
York
New Home for the Elliotts Goes to Local Contractor
Thomas J. Isner, a leading local contractor, holds the contract for a modern six room cottage for John Elliott north of the city. The work, with Cline and Parks as builders, will feature up to date conveniences and a bath. Isner plans another residence near Cedar Creek for Will Schneider after completing Elliott's home.
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John Elliott
Eliott
Isner
Will Schneider
Cedar Creek
Returns From Hospital
Martin O'Brien of Cedar Creek came down from Omaha and stayed overnight at the Perkins hotel. He had been in a Omaha hospital for about six weeks with pneumonia and has only now recovered enough to return home. Friends note his progress toward recovery has been rapid and encouraging.
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Martin O'Brien
Cedar Creek
Omaha
Perkins Hotel
Mr. O'Brien
Denver Man Ami St Todd Involved In Omaha Train Trip
Ami St Todd of Denver Colorado is in the city visiting relatives. He was a passenger on the Monday train to Omaha to handle business matters.
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Ami St. Todd
Denver, Colo
Enty
Omaha
Downpour Flushes Plattsmouth Areas Causing Damage
A heavy Saturday night rain drenched Plattsmouth and surrounding areas, washing streets in the hills and causing extensive street and drainage damage. The Burlington sewer functioned effectively, preventing clogs as 1.7 inches of rain flowed through. Creeks rose high, corn fields were damaged, and wind toppled minor outbuildings while a straw stack was moved miles away.
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Burlington
Streets Committee
Chicago Avenue
Washington Avenue
Weber
Will
Schulhof
Main Street
Four Mile
Rock Bluffs
Platte River
Local Rain Tapers After Missouri River Rise
The description notes water extending far into the yellow Missouri but the rise subsided later and the stream returned to normal. Rain appeared localized to this area while other reports indicate rain along the Missouri river for several hundred miles southward.
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Missouri
Missouri River
Pioneer Lady Anna Davis Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Anna Richardson Davis died at her Plattsmouth Nebraska home on May 30 1910 aged 93 years 10 months and 12 days Funeral from the residence June 1 at 2 pm conducted by Rev W L Austin Interment at Oak Hill cemetery She was married January 22 1832 to Edwin Davis who died February 2 1902 They had five children and her life spanned Albany New York to Nebraska a long faithful Methodist member and prominent neighbor
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Davis
Anna
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
W. L. Austin
Oak Hill Cemetery
Edwin Davis
Anna Richardson
Albany
New York
Methodist Church
Christ
High School Hill
Delightful Weekend House Party on Vine Street
Mrs Mikes Jessie Blanche and Marie Robertson hosted a weekend house party on Vine Street for many girl friends. Guests included Grace Delashmutt Burwell Neb Milas Cornell Alamosa Col Mia Pay Arker South Omaha and Adelia White Emma Bauer of the city.
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Mikes Jessie
Blanche
Marie Robertson
Vine Street
Misa Grace Delashmutt
Burwell, Neb
Milas May Cornell
Alamosa
Col
Mias Pay Arker
South Omaha
Adelia White
Emma Bauer
Judge Travis imposes new rule on partition appraisers
Upon taking office Judge Travis ordering himself to appoint appraisers in partition cases without input from counsel. In the John Bauer estate he named J W Johnson D O Dwyer and Dr J Livingston as disinterested appraisers, aiming for a fair valuation amid many interested parties.
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Travis
John Bauer
J. W. Johnson
D. O. Dwyer
Narrow Escape For Ice Cream Man In Blast Of Wind
John Nemetz, an ice cream vendor, narrowly escaped serious injury when a heavy ice crusher backfired while he was grinding ice. The handle struck him as it flew back, causing chest pain and coughing blood. A physician examined him and found no broken bones, though he endured severe heat pains and a jarred chest, narrowly avoiding a worse outcome.
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John Nemety
Mr. Nemetz
Memorial Day Visit Highlights Pettee Golden Anniversary
Mrs Harriett macMurphy of Omaha visits Plattsmouth for Memorial Day and reports James Pettee and wife of Morgan Hill California will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on June 15. Mrs A M White also travels from Omaha to attend the event and offer congratulations to the couple after fifty years of marriage.
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Harriett macMurphy
Omaha
MacMurphy
Oak Hill
The
Herald
Plattsmouth
James Pettee
Morgan Hill
Cal
A. M. White
Anna Dakin
Mrs. Pettee
Two Couples Wills Wed In City Weddings
Two marriage notices appear for this evening. Carl Mauritz Holmberg and Helen Alfrida Roman will wed at the bride’s parents home after a license issued this afternoon. Ernest Tuey and Mollie Selvers, both residents, receive a license and plan a 8 p.m. Methodist Church ceremony.
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Carl Mauritz Holmberg
Helen Alfrida Roman
Gus Roman
Ernest Tuey
Mollie Selvers
Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion Cure Claim
Short ad copy states a remedy called Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion cures in 30 minutes and never fails, advertised by Gering & Co. druggists.
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BE. H. Weecolt
Beeson
Judge Beeson
J. FE. Douglas
Lincoln
Times
Miss Jones
America
EB. H. Wescott
Grand Army of the Nation
Plattamouth
Anna Davis
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