Memorial Services Honor Heroic Dead At City Theatre
A large crowd attended a tribute at the Parmele theatre honoring fallen service members. Veterans from Civil War to World War II were named in roll calls. General Matthew A. Tinley delivered the main address on citizenship and service, ending with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
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Parmele
Col
M. A. Bates
Grand Army of the Republic
Joseph A. Capwell
American Legion
Boy Scouts
O. G. Wichmann
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Lynn QO. Minor
Gettysburg
J. A. Capwell
E. H. Wescott
Harry Leosis
Lynn O. Minor
John Frady
Georgia
John Fight
Asbury Jacks
Thomas Wiles
James Latta
Thomas Kennedy
John McCarty
Thomas Glenn
D. W. Foster
William Burke
William Gilmore
E. A. Kirkpatrick
Robert Troop
R. W. Hiers
C. A. Rawls
Co. B
3Rd
Nebraska Infantry
Cuba
Charles Spencer
Hiram Robine
Frank Wales
George Mostin
Oliver
Capwell
Matthew A. Tinley
Tinley
New Candidate Files For Cass County Sheriff Race
Monday's Daily notes H M Burdick, city resident and longtime local merchant, entering the August Republican sheriff primary. Burdick, son in law of former Mayor John P Sattler, joins E P Stewart W Hinrichsen and Bert Reed already in the field. The filing is subject to voter action on August 10.
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H. M. Burdick
Cass County
Burdick
John P. Sattler
E. P. Stewart
William Hinrichsen
Bert Reed
Weeping Water
Cemetery Looks Fine At Oak Hill In Spring Cleaning
Visitors praised Oak Hill cemetery after a winter cleanup. The cemetery committee added a new pump, cut grass, and improved roads and paths. Flowers enhanced the grounds, and the graveled road impressed out of town visitors.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
the Silent
Young Plattsmouth Man Joins Marines Heads to San Diego
Connie Allen of Plattsmouth reports from Ogden Utah that he has enlisted in the United States Marines and is speeding toward the training camp in San Diego California. He says he is getting along fine and has enjoyed his service so far and will arrive in San Diego today.
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Connie Allen
Plattsmouth
United States
San Diego
California
Connie
Ogden
Utah
Samuel
Funeral of Hirs Margaret Martens on Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Martens, longtime resident, were held Sunday at St Pauls Evangelical Church. The service included English and German rites, a church escort by her former society, and a burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving children are Minnie Engelkemeier, Henry Martens, John Martens, Anna Stevenson, and Lena Byers. born 1849 in Germany, she came to the United States in 1869 and lived in Pinattsmouth.
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Mondas
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Muarenuret Martens
Charles Engelkemeier
Oak Hill Cemetery
Ole Time
William Starkjohn
Hans Seivers
Carl Kunsmenn
John Wickmann
H. M. Soennichsen
John Albert
Cologne
Germany
United States
Princeton
Illinois
Joseph Martens
Pinattsmouth
Emma
Joseph Peters
Minnie Engelkemeyer
Henry Martens
Omaha
John Mertens
Karden
Arizona
Anna Stevenson
Lena Byers
Des Moines
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Joseph Martens
Deeply grateful for sympathy and loving acts shown to our mother and grandmother in her final days. Special thanks to St. Paul’s church aid society pastor choir and pallbearers for their services. The Children and Grandchildren of Mrs. Joseph Martens express undying gratitude for all kindness.
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St. Paul’s Church Aid Society
Joseph Martens
Bridge gathering at Schaus home honors top players
A Saturday bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Schaus drew several tables and prizes. E. P. Stewart and Mrs. R. P. Westover won the top prize while W. G. Kieck and Mrs. Harrison L. Gayer received consolation prizes.
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W. C. Schaus
Bridge
E. P. Stewart
R. P. Westover
W. G. Kieck
Harrison L. Gayer
Bank cleans up in Plattsmouth after long holiday
Plattsmouth State Bank used the double holiday from Sunday and Memorial Day to redecorate its interior. Harry Kruger and his crew refurbished walls and ceiling, enhancing the bank’s furnishings and overall appearance.
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Plattsmouth State Bank
Harry Kruger
Some Fine Strawberries Growers Offer Fresh Berries
L. H. Peterson of the south Louisville road reports very fine native strawberries ripening and ready for market. He has cultivated the berries for years and provides the community with a tasty summer treat through skilled handling and quality fruit.
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L. H. Peterson
Louisville
Peterson
May Term Opens in District Court with Lerner vs Burlington
The May term of the district court in this county opened with a ten day to two week docket. The first case is Lorenz Lerner versus the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad seeking 4000 dollars for injuries in a August 16 1925 auto accident near the Orenpalis crossing. Plaintiff accuses the railroad of negligence for failing to sound the whistle and keep the crossing clear. Jury selection occupied the morning with opening statements to follow after a noon recess.
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Daine
District Court
Ass County
Lorenz Lerner
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railhroad
Charles L. Deltz
Plattsmouth
Omuhz
Orenpalis
Burlington
Elof Johnson
James Edwards
Deitz
Lerner
Newly Weds DeWitt Smith and Levone Hamilton Smith
Mr and Mrs DeWitt Smith married last Thursday in Council Bluffs Iowa. They return to Plattsmouth and plan to host friends after June 15 at the Coronado apartments. Mrs Smith formerly Levone Hamilton music supervisor in Shenandoah Iowa and radio pianist with KMA. Mr Smith worked for Nebraska Gas and Electric and has many local friends.
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DeWitt Smith
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Simpson College
Shenandoah
Ilown
Smith
Levone Hamilton
Shenandoah, Iowa
Plattsmouth
Iowa City
KMA
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Mrs. Smith
Coronado Apartments
Staats Family Welcomes Second Daughter in Seattle
This morning George K Staats reports a radiant smile as a fine little daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Clarence V Staats at their Seattle home. The birth marks the second daughter in the Staats family and brings much joy to relatives here.
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George K. Staats
Clarence V. Staats
Seattle
Washington
Return Home Soon From Monday's Dairy
Mrs. Elmer Webb, recovering from surgery, is expected to return to her Omaha home by week end. Her two children Jimmie and Bobbie, cared for by their aunt, will join her at home on the same day.
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Elmer Webb
Omaha
Jimmie
Bobbie
Bridge sentiment grows for Missouri crossing at Red Oak
Plattsmouth business leaders led by G W Morean R W Knorr B A Bates FE A Fricke H A Schneider Frank M Lester L D Hiatt C C Wescott and George K Petring visited Red Oak Iowa to push a Missouri River bridge at Plattsmouth. They cited reduced detours for eastern travelers and stronger interstate travel linking Nebraska and Iowa with Red Oak Glenwood and Lincoln as key benefits.
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Plattsmouth
G. W. Morean
R. W. Knorr
B. A. Bates
FE. A. Fricke
H. A. Schneider
Frank M. Lester
L. D. Hiatt
C. C. Wescott
George K. Petring
Tied Oak
Iowa
Missouri River
Nebraska
Iowa City
Red Oak
Burlington
Towa
Rogers
Chamber of Commerce
Murphy Calendar Company
Field Club
Roy Knorr
Ed Fricke
George Petring
Red Oak Chamber of Commerce
Hotel
Johnston
Great Territory
Omaha
Nebraska City
Glenwood
Lincoln
Nebraska Territory
Perry Auto Trip Includes York Visit And Milford Stay
Mr. and Mrs. Halle B. Perry returned from a central state auto trip. They visited Rev. John Calvert and family in York and spent time with Mrs. Perry’s grandmother Mrs. BE. P. Harber in Milford. Mrs. Harber, now living at the Soldiers and Sailors Home, has suffered rheumatism for several weeks and is well known locally.
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Calix
Halle B. Perry
York
John Calvert
Milford
Perry
BE. P. Harber
Soldiers and Sailors Home
George W Eaton Pioneer of Cass County Dies at 79
George W Eaton a Cass County pioneer died May 26 1926 in Union Nebraska at age 79 years 2 months 10 days Funeral services were held May 28 at the Union Baptist Church led by Rev William A Taylor Interment was at Eaton cemetery four and a half miles southeast of Union He was born February 16 1847 in Davis County Iowa married Sarah Mıkiff in 1868 and lived on a Union area farm before moving to Whiting Iowa then back to Union in 1910 Survived by his wife two sons five daughters two stepdaughters two brothers Eli and Bill Eaton 22 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.
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George Wain
Cash County
Baptist
Union
William A. Teylor
Eaton Cemetery
George W. Eston
Davis County
Iowa
Mr. Eaton
Nebraska
Sarah Midkiff
Whiting
Union Farm
Eaton
Sarah Eaton
James Niday
Charles Moore
Albert Hathaway
Alex Eaton
Neb
Len Thacker
Plattsmouth
Lon Crawford
Laurel
Neh
Dave Eaton
Arriba
Colorado
Vina Jephson
Los Angeles
Cal
Tillie Carey
St. Joseph
Eli
Bill Eaton
Rainless season hits Cass County farmers
W. L. Hull of Big Cabin Oklahoma, formerly of Cass county, writes the Journal reporting a severe dry spell in the region. He notes widespread lack of rain stunting pastures and saddling farmers with discouraging conditions and hardship.
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W. L. Hull
Cass County
Big Cabin
Oklahoma
Journal
Auto crash near Murray injures Nebraska City men
Around 3:30 this morning on the King of Trails highway four miles south of Murray, H. V. Summers and O. N. Haugse of Nebraska City were hurt when Summers and Haugse’s Ford sideswiped an Overland carrying a party of colored men from Omaha. Summers has a fractured collarbone and serious hip injuries. Haugse sustained severe cuts. Both were taken to the office of Dr. Livingston for dressing then moved to Nebraska City’s community hospital. Sheriff E. P. Stewart investigated with no liquor found. the colored party assisted the injured men and were not at fault.
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King of Trails
Murray
H. V. Summers
O. N. Haugse
Nebraska City
Omaha
Drs. Livingston
Summers
Hauge
Hauese
E. P. Stewart
Syracuse
Cass County
Capitaa City
Dennison line promotes year round entertainment goods
The Dennison line offers picnics lawn parties and outdoor events as well as interior decorations. Bates Book and Gift Shop is exclusive selling agent for Dennison goods in this territory.
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Dennison
Bates Book and Gift Shop
Dennison Goods
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Hirs
Margaret Martens
St. Paul’s
C. B. & Q. Railroad
The
George Eaton
Smashup
O. N. Hangse
Roa
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