Conrad H Vallery Pioneer Resident Dies After Illness
Conrad H. Vallery longtime Cass County resident dies at home southwest of the city after a cancer battle. Born April 26, 1858 in Plattsmouth precinct to Theobalt Vallery and wife, he married Frances Sprague in 1877 and built a substantial farming life with five children and a widow. Survived by siblings and numerous relatives across Nebraska and Montana communities.
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Tussdale
Daills
Conrad H. Vallery
Cass County
Mr. Vallery
Plattsmouth
Theobalt Vallery
Valery
Germany
Pike County
Ohio
Lfe
Vallery
Frances Sprague
Myrtle Marks
Omaha
Albert W. Vallery
Grass Range
Mont
Jesse Vallery
W. K. Shepherdson
Henry Massinger
Jacob R. Vallery
Mynard
George Sigler
Custer County
Peter Vallery
Near Deadwood
8. D
T. W. Valery
Murray
Henry Vallery
Ruby
Alaska
Mary Wright
Deadwood
S. D
Most Popular Lady Contest Launched by Local Firemen
A firemen's meeting approved a Most Popular Lady contest running through Friday June 15 at 6 pm. Committee members G H Closson C A Johnson and George Luschinsky will oversee voting. A diamond ring prize is on display at Crabill Jewelry Store and ballots are available at Crabill Maury Drug H M Soennichsen and E G Dovey & Son. Voting tallies and standings will be posted each night.
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G. H. Closson
C. A. Johnson
George Luschinsky
Crabill Jewelry Store
Maury Drug Company
H. M. Soennichsen’s
E. G. Dovey & Son
Kearney Family Visits Relatives in City
Dr. T. J. Todd his wife and son of Kearney Nebraska are in the city to enjoy a short visit with relatives and friends for a few days.
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T. J. Todd
Kearney, Neb
First intoxication arrest in Cass county since May
Chief Barclay arrested William Becker for intoxication in Cass county. Becker was arraigned before Judge M Archer and fined 25 dollars with costs totaling 28 dollars, paid. He claimed the liquor came from a pre drought supply rather than bootlegger sources.
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Cass County
Nebraska
Barclay
Willam Becker
J. Barleycorn
Our Fair Commonwealth
Becker
M. Archer
Drouth
American Surgical Dressings Committee Opens New Room
The Ladies of the American Surgical Dressings Committee secure a room in the Hotel Riley block to speed up work on bandages and comfort kits for wounded soldiers. They plan to start active preparation by Thursday and seek wide cooperation to aid 1 200 hospitals with surgical dressings for Europe. The Omaha chapter has contributed 50 000 bandages since November, with Plattsmouth women urging broader support and volunteer hours.
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American Surgical Dressings Committee
Riley Block
Europe
National Society of the American
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Andrew Dill In Critical Condition At Local Hospital
Reports state Andrew Dill worsened within the last twenty four hours with little hope of recovery. Hospital bedside updates indicate no favorable signs despite earlier hopes. Sponsors or guardians have not been identified in the record.
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Andrew Dill
When We Put an Irish Kaiser in the Palace
A poem imagining postwar satire where Irish Germans replace Kaiser era symbols. It envisions Irish якobite style dominance in Berlin with shamrocks over crosses, replacing submarines with Irish culture and humor, and a shift in national identity after conflict.
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Laddie
Kaiser Bill
Kaiser
Rhein
Berlin
Micks
County Clare
Funeral Services for Otto Bulin Held at Home
Yesterday afternoon the funeral for Otto Bulin was held at his home in the south part of the city. Rev. Weaver of Omaha preached comfort to the grieving wife and family as Bulin was laid to rest beside his mother in Oak Hill cemetery. The service drew many friends and flowers testified to the departed’s high regard. Sympathy is extended to the wife, father, and siblings in this sad hour.
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Otto Bulin
Rev. Weaver
Omaha
Oak Hill Cemetery
Memphis man attends funeral of C H Vallery
John Livingston arrives from Memphis to attend the funeral of C H Vallery, a longtime friend and neighbor.
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John Livingston
Memphis
C. H. Vallery
Registration Day Quiet as 21 to 31 Age Group Registers
On registration day over 10 million American men between 21 and 31 registered as required. In Plattsmouth the expected numbers are 400 to 450. exemption boards will determine who serves, considering dependents health and other exemptions. The day proceeded quietly with little public discussion or interference.
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United States of America
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Uncle Sam
Red Cross Chapter Hosts Talk On War Relief Work
The local Red Cross chapter met at the public library auditorium where Denver organizer R. E. Burton spoke on the society’s role and global efforts. He outlined wartime relief for sailors and soldiers, government aid, and the personal nursing work in field hospitals as volunteers depart for Europe.
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American Red Cross Society
Public
R. E. Burton
Denver
Burton
the Red Cross
Geneva
Red Cross
United States
Red Cross Society
France
Harris Visits County Seat For Business Inquiries
C F Harris of near Union arrived in the city today to attend to business matters and visit friends in the county seat.
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C. F. Harris
Near Union
Death of John H. Coughlin of Chicago
A message from Chicago reports the death of John H. Coughlin, son in law of H. M. Soennichsen, at his Chicago home. He had heart trouble but was not considered in danger. his passing brings shock to relatives and many friends in this city. Mrs. Coughlin, formerly Christine Soennichsen, endures a heartbreaking loss after a year of marriage. no death details were provided.
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Chicago
John H. Coughlin
H. M. Soennichsen
Coughlin
Cougalin
Christine Soennichsen
Heavy Rain Storm Delays Rail Lines Across Nebraska
A recent heavy rainstorm drenched the state causing widespread flooding and washing of railroad tracks. Omaha suffered power outages as streets flooded and downtown traffic halted. Burllington lines near Gibson and Bellevue were disrupted with trains diverted via Ashland Louisville and Pacific Junction to reach Omaha. Missouri Pacific also faced washouts forcing rerouted passengers.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Burlington
Gibson
Bellevue
Plattsmouth
Chicago
Denver
Ashland- Louisville
Pacific Junction
Council Bluffs
Metropolis
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Louisville
Registration Day Quiet but Large City Enrollment
City residents aged 21 to 31 registered in five wards totaling 315 men. Exemption claims varied, with 112 offering none. Notable lists detail registrants in each ward, including J. W. Hart and many others, as exemption boards assess dependent relatives and farming duties.
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Exemption Board
Court House
J. W. Hart
G. O. Dovey
James H. Biggs
Theodore Schiappacasse
Vinceto Rastelli
Ezra Lynch
George W. Squire
W. S. Soennichsen
Luther M. Swan
T. M. Scarborough
Renzselaer
Hewitt
L. W. Egenberger
M. G. Herold
E. G. Dovey
Pollock Parmele
E A. Fricke
E. G. Shallenberger
F. H. Wynn
A. H. Karnes
George Conis
F. H. Smith
C. F Schmidtmann
Fred P. Bush
E. Roy Craig
Guy W. Morgan
Clayton Crounse
Clinton J. Chase
Fred S. Stewart
John W. Faber
J. Leonard Meisinger
Glen R. Hawkenbery
Frank H. Schuldice
Karl Roessler
August
C. R. Bledge
R. H. Newell
W. F. Evers
A. C. Davis
H. C. McMahen
F. A. Cloidt
W. E. Propst
E. H. Felix
H G. Soennichsen
W. J. Kalasek
J. R. Jelinek
W. J. Reid
L. W. Tiekotter
C. L. Elder
Dan Cooney
J. H. Carter
F. A. Thackray
D. H. Seiver
F. E. Smith
E. M. Walters
P. F. Stadelman
Ed Kalasek
F. J. Bukacek
Tom S. Svoboda
James Cerni
Joe Cizek
Joe M. Hiber
John A. Koukal
L. O. Minor
Joe M. Sedlak
Phil F. Rhin
Louis Kosta
H. R. Brinkman
Ernest R. Parker
Emil L. Stenik
Jess F. Varga
Frank J. Svoboda
F. M. Dvorak
Jess C. Brady
Joseph Polster
Charles
Little One Better Ralph Cole Improves After Illness
Ralph the son of County Attorney and Mrs A G Cole has shown marked improvement after a stomach trouble and is expected to recover soon. Friends across the county hope for his continued recovery and full return to health.
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Ralph
A. G. Cole
Red Cross Dance Aids Wounded at Coates Hall
War relief appeal urges attendance at a Saturday dance at Coates Hall to aid the wounded. Admission 50 cents for gentlemen and free for ladies, with proceeds supporting Red Cross efforts.
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Red Cross
Coates’ Hall
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Conrad Vallery
Americar Surgical Dressing Committee
Riley
Dawson
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
The
Republic
Hed Cress
Natgnal Goorgil
Rollment
Cyril Kalina
Leland S. Briggs
Henry M. Hirz
Harry Ray Barkus
Edward F. Grybsky
Guy H. Closson
Carl E. Egenberger
Paul A. Sprecher
Robert E. Sprecher
Harry Beal
Frederick W. Mann
Fred V. Speck
Willis Ray Holmes
James H. Jones
Henry Lamphere
Major A. Armies
Elmer E. Kelley
James J
Frank A. J. Miller
Estes Oscar Howe
Edward Gunner Torall
Sophus Arnold Christianson
Joseph Vanek
Charles (.Lahoda
August G. Heese
Alfred E. Edgerton
Edward E. McCully
John J. Sabatin Tewis A. Lee
Clarence E. Ledgway
William Robert Haffke
Monte C. Franks
Otto Pitz
John Charles Teterson
William Heinrich
A. F. Vroman
Frank Maurer
Albert J. Godwin
Guy Crook
Robert Ray Patton
William G. Tams
Hillard Grassman
Eugene Maurer
Nels Renner
Joseph O. Litzmann
George W. Brinklow
John W. Maurer
Ed Maurer
William E. DeWolf
Albert Murray
Wesley H. Bledge
Charles H. Wence
Hiram A. Sheldon
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