Independent Telephone Firms Reach Postal Telegraph Interchange
The Independent Telephone companies of the state and the Postal Telegraph sign an interchanging traffic agreement after a Lincoln meeting with over forty independents represented. The deal routes long distance traffic through independents, sets rates, and requires pole access for $4 per mile, with a 30 day termination option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Company
Lincoln
T. H. Pollock
Plattsmouth
Frank H. Woods
National Independent Telephone Association
Nebraska Association
Telegraph Company
W. EF
Bell
York
Dent
Postal
Buffalo
N. Y
Abilene
Kas
County Court Hears Claim on Peterson Estate
Judge Beeson awards H W Lloyd $25 for firewood and $200 for mules upkeep, plus repayment of a $100 note with interest. Lloyd also is set as surety on the Peterson estate note. The Peterson estate is valued around $900. Other county court matters include final settlement petition for Miles Russell Smith estate and a marriage license issued to Claud T Pierre and Mabel Ross. A new road project to Main street ferry area progresses with a city backed work program and fundraising committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeson
Andrew Henry Peterson
H. W. Lloyd
Peterson
Lolyd
J. B. Douglas
Messrs. Clark & Robertson
C. L. Graves
Lloyd
Miles Russell Smith
Union
D. O. Dwyer
Claud T. Pierre
Mise Mabel Ross
Louisville
Main Street
Messrs
Hart, Wurl and
Faler
City Streets Committee
Plattsmouth Assessors Close Books in County
The county finished assessments with Plattsmouth city assessors A. D. Despain and P. E. Ruffner closing their books on Monday. County Assessor Soennichsen and Deputy Jas H. Donnelly will review the tallies, which are described as fair and satisfactory and likely to stand after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Messrs
A. D. Despain
P. E. Ruffner
Soennichsen
Jas. H. Donnelly
A. J. McNatt Visits City and Keeps Colt Showpiece
A. J. McNatt, visiting the city, renewed his newspaper subscription and paid a call on the Journal office. He owns a fine male colt foaled last Friday, standing forty four inches high, which he considers a sizable prospect. He declined offers to sell and wondered where the mayor of his town Brown had hidden out.
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A. J. McNatt
Journal
A. J
Mr. Brown
Funeral of Harrison Graves at Plattsmouth
Death of Harrison A Graves known as Wynne Graves at his Plattsmouth home on June 1 1910 at age 47. He never married and is survived by a brother and other relatives. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Fifth and Pearl home with Rev W L Austin officiating. interment at Eikenberg cemetery. Also notices a quiet title suit by John Warga against Lydia Merriam et al over land near Rock Bluffs in township eleven range fourteen.
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Graves
Harrison A
Cory Graves
Plattsmouth
Neb
W. L. Austin
Eikenbury
Wynne” Graves
Harrison A. Graves
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Dory
Hving
George W. Hight
Corning
John Warga
Rock Bluffs
John Warga Va
Lydia Merriam Et al
Metes
Saved From Awful Death Through King's New Discovery
A Fayetteville man recounts his sister's near fatal battle with consumption and how Dr King's New Discovery cured her. He vouches for its power against coughs colds laryngitis asthma croup and bronchial troubles. 50c 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by Gerling & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville
Gerling & Co
George P Melsinger Closes Books Admirably
Eight Mile Grove assessor George P. Melsinger turned in his books last Monday to county assessor Soennichsen. The records were found in fine shape and highly satisfactory to both his precinct and the county. His reputation for honesty and fair dealing is well known.
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George P. Melsinger
Eight Mile Grove
Soennichsen
Mr. Melsinger
May party by St. Luke's Junior Auxiliary at Coates hall
The Junior Auxiliary of St. Luke's church hosted a May party at Coates hall. The event featured a Maypole dance and a musical program with vocal duets and readings. Miss Helen Dovey led the organizing effort and junior members plus Miss Ione Dovey accompanied the Maypole dance. Refreshments were served by auxiliary members.
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Coates’ Hall
St. Luke's Church
Mildred Cumming
Gladys Regnier
Lucile Bates
Marie Douglas
Dorothy Britt
Ruth Chapman
Mildred Cummina
Ione Dovey
Helen Dovey
Funeral of Mrs Edwin Davis Held on High School Hill
The funeral of the late Mrs. Edwin Davis was held this afternoon from the family home on High School Hill with Rev. W. L. Austin of the Methodist church officiating. A large gathering of friends attended as pallbearers W. W. Newell A. W. Atwood R. B. Windham B. S. Ramsey J. E. Douglas and W. H. …. the service featured old hymns and a sermon extolling her Christian life and charity. She is laid to rest beside her husband at Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Davis
High School Hill
W. L. Austin
Methodist Church
Austin
Rome
Bertha Jackson
Edna Peterson
Messia
B. A. McAilwain
Jesus
Oak Hii
Newell
A. W. Atwood
R. B. Windham
Ramsey
J. E. Douglas
W. H
Freese and old friends recall long shared years
The account notes Freese and several longtime friends and neighbors reflecting on decades of shared experiences and community ties.
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Freese
Loyal Sons Hold Noted Social Meeting at Ward Home
The Loyal Sons of the Christian church held a regular business meeting at Everett Ward's home followed by a highly enjoyable social session. Mrs Ward prepared a fine luncheon as the gathering was praised as one of the grandest in the organization's history with members expressing gratitude to their host.
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Loyal Sons of the Christian Church
Everett Ward
Bistory
Loss Of Fine Horse For Mr. Steppat In Pasture Accident
Last Monday evening August Step pat lost a fine horse after its hind leg was torn in barb wire while rolling in a pasture. The horse bled heavily and died despite efforts by Mr. Steppat and Wash Young to save it. The animal was described as one of Steppat's best and its death is a severe blow to him.
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Steppat
Mr. Steppat
Wash Young
Memorial Day orator Rev Ernest O Neill visits Red Oak kin
Rev O Neill and his Chicago nephew Rev Ernest O Neill with family stayed overnight with Hon R B Windham in the city. O Neill spoke at Red Oak Indiana as Memorial Day orator then traveled from Glenwood to visit relatives. They left this morning on No 6 for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hagedorn
Beemer
Neb
Hana Tams
Hage Florn
Oak Hill
R. B. Windham
Ernest O'Neill
Chicago
Rev. O'Neill
Red Oak
Glenwood
O'Neill
Kenosha Citizen Reports Quiet Town After Rain Damage
L. B. Brown visits from Kenosha to review local business as area endures heavy rain that damaged corn and flooded fields. Brown notes overall quiet conditions while his sister Gustina Nix recovers from fever. George W. Harshman Jr. arrives from Avoca to handle affairs.
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L. B. Brown
Kenoshas
Mr. Brown
Kenosha
Gustina Nix
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Plattsmouth Resident
Mrs. Join Sharp of Plattsmouth Nebraska testifies to lasting relief from back and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Gerling Co. and confirms her endorsement in 1908. The ad notes Doan's are sold by all dealers at 60 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as U S sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Dean
Join Sharp
Third & Dyke Street
Plattamouth
Neb
Gering & Co
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Nebraska 1440 Acre Central Ranch for Sale
Central Nebraska ranch in Garfield county Cedar valley offers 800 acres deeded and 640 acres school land. fenced with cedar posts and barbed wire, features a year round stream and improvements including a five room house a cattle barn a horse barn a chicken house and several outbuildings. capable of supporting 400 cattle and 1200 tons of hay per year with rich blue stem soil and ample pasture. price 12000. write J P Falter Plattsmouth Neb for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield County
Cedar Valley
J. P. Falter
Plattsmouth, Neb
Miss Evelyn Sterner Visited City as Guest of Friends
Miss Evelyn Sterner of Nebraska City spent yesterday in the city as a guest of friends, enjoying courtesy visits and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Sterner
Nebraska City
City
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Ogure Interchange
Peterson Estate
Paooing
Harrison A Graves
Wahoo
Truciola
Milan
Italy
Wescott’s Sons
George W. Harshman, Jr
Avoca
Nebraska
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