Early History of Cass County Eyed for Nebraska Semi centennial
Frank A. Harrison of Lincoln is in Cass county gathering data on early Nebraska history for the state semi centennial and a series on county histories. He has located pioneers, photographed settlers, and plans reenactments to illustrate the 1850s settlement era in Plattsmouth and Rock Bluffs, highlighting Wheatly Micklewall as the first mayor and preserving the Micklewall home.
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Frank A. Harrison
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cass County
Harrison
Plattsmouth
Sarpy County
Mississippi Valley
Big Muddy
Rock Bluffs
Wheatly Micklewall
Micklewall
Lincoln Avenue
Wind Storm Strikes near Manley Damaging Farm Buildings
Thomas Keckler and August Krecklow visited the city from near Manley while a very heavy wind storm hit Wednesday, causing widespread damage to outbuildings and sheds. Keckler himself lost a large corn crib. The storm was noted as general across the county section.
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Thomas Keckler
Manley
August Krecklow
Court House
Mr. Keckler
Keckler
Fifty Second Birthday Visit At Snyder Home
Friends and neighbors of George W. Snyder, Plattsmouth precinct assessor, gathered Sunday at his country home west of Mynard to celebrate his fifty second birthday with visits and good company. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Beeck, Miss Madeline Green, Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson, and Mr Henry Eikenbary.
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George W. Snyder
Plattsmouth
Mynard
George
Snyder Home
Henry Beeck
Madeline Green
University Place
Joseph Johnson
Henry Eikenbary
Sensational District Court Suit Filed Over Assault
Nora Keenan sues George B. Mick in district court for 5000 dollars claiming a March 30, 1916 assault at Keenan’s Alvo home caused severe injuries and a nervous shock leading to still birth of her child. Dale Boyles of Alvo represents her alongside Palmer Taylor Palmer of Omaha.
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District Court
Robertson
Nora Keenan
George B. Mick
Alvo
Dale Boyles
Palmer, Taylor & Palmer
Omaha
Miss Janet Clement Honor Shower by Misses Donnelly
Last evening the Misses Marie and Gretchen Donnelly hosted a linen shower at their home for Miss Janet Clement, fiancé of Mr. Henry C. Mc Mahen, who wedding June 14. Guests enjoyed music, gifts of linen, and a three course luncheon, with pink roses as a color motif. Attendees included Mrs. John W. Faber and several Miss Clement relatives from Omaha, Sargent, and Peru.
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Marie
Gretchen Donnelly
Janet Clement
Henry C. McMahen
Donnelly
Marie Donnelly
John W. Faber
Edith Dovey
Nora Rosencrans
Barbara Clement
Margaret Donelan
Harriett Clement
Janette Patterson
Gladys McMahen
Sylvia Brandes
Omaha
Emily McGregor
Sargent
Miss Hancock
Peru
Simon Pure Benjamin Franklin Lightning Rod Ad Notice
For the Simon Pure Benjamin Franklin Lightning Rod, call on T. W. Vallery, or write him at Murray, Nebraska. 4-24-lmowkly.
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Simon
Benjamin Franklin
T. W. Vallery
Murray
Open Air Entertainment at St Luke's Rectory
Children from St. Luke's church school performed an open air program on the church lawn and rectory, with dances, games, and a May pole, arranged by Mrs. W. S. Leete and Miss Margaret Donelan. A silver offering raised funds for St. Luke's church building improvements.
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St. Luke’s Church School
George F. Dovey
Gretchen Pein
Norris Cummins
Ursula Herold
Frances Martin
Dela Claus
Helen Clement
Elizabeth Waddick
Dorothy Peters
Jennie Windham
George Claus
Harold Crosseary
George Thomas
Chester Baylor
Harry
Howard Dwyer
Edward Patterson
Kathrine Waddick
Gretchen Penn
Harold Fitt
George Dovey
St. Luke's Church
Death of Mrs. Ray Wiles Near Weeping Water
The death of Mrs. Ray Wiles occurred Sunday morning at her home north of Weeping Water after a several days illness. Her condition was critical from the start and despite efforts she did not recover. She was a daughter of the late Dr. M. M. Butler, a pioneer county physician.
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Ray Wiles
Murray to be sent to state hospital for mental care
The county sanity board held a hearing on L. C. W. Murray an elderly resident who wandered off with two cows and showed increasing mental decline and violent tendencies. They ordered transfer to Lincoln state hospital for treatment and care, noting his long local prominence since 1853.
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County Board of Insanity
L. C. W. Murray
Luke Wiles
Mr. Murray
State Hospital
Lincoln
Murray
Flower Mission by WCTU Holds Annual Event
The Women's Christian Temperance Union held its annual flower mission on Monday evening at Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger's High School Hill home. Hostesses Mesdames Kaffenberger and P. E. Ruffner organized the program with readings, recitations, papers on "Tight and Shadows" and "Mission of the Blossoms," musical duets, and a violin solo. After refreshments, bouquets were distributed to sick and shut-ins as thanks were extended.
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Tuess
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
George A. Kaffenberger
High School Hill
Mesdames Kaffenberger
P. E. Ruffner
Ruffner
Charles Troop
Kaffenberger
Troop
Joe Wiles
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Gladys Elliott
Gladys
Goldie Kaffenberger
Don York
Leona Rummerfield
Edna Rummerfield
Ada Rummerfield
Genevieve Whelan
Catherine Waddick
Grand Lodge Masons Visit Nebraska Masonic Home in Omaha
Nearly four hundred Masons from the Nebraska Grand Lodge arrived in Omaha by special Burlington train at 3 15 pm. The group toured Lincoln Avenue shops the horn district and the Masonic home viewing the facilities and meeting aged residents before departing at 5 30 pm. Grand Master Samuel Whiting of Lincoln led the delegation which included many ladies who received photographs as souvenirs.
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Nebraska Grand Lodge of the Masons
Omaha
Nebraska Masonic Home
Burlington
Lincoln Avenue
Horn
Chicago Avenue
Masonic Home
Grand Lodge
Samuel Whiting
Lincoln
Masonic Home Association
Mysterious Barn Fire Destroys Clagg Property
Early today shortly after 2 o clock a barn on J. F. Clagg North Ninth street caught fire and burned to ashes before help arrived. Neighbor Henry Ticktoker alerted the alarm. The barn held hay harness and corn. loss estimated as a neat sum with cause undetermined.
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J. F. Clagg
North Ninth Street
Henry Tickotter
Clagy
Prison Transport for Guilty Forgery and Theft Convictions
From Wednesday morning Shen Quinton and Officer Wilson departed for Lincoln with Harry Epperson the young man found guilty of forging a check and who will serve from one to twenty years and Willie Darius the colored man from Weeping Water convicted of stealing a suit and an overcoat and who will serve from one to seven years.
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Shen ‘Quinton
Officer Wilson
Lincoln
Harry Epperson
Willie Darius
Weeping Water
Mrs Shallenberger Improving After Operation
Reports from Immanuel hospital in Omaha say Mrs. E G Shallenberger is recovering well from a recent operation. He expects to sit up tomorrow for the first time since the surgery and friends in the city hope for continued progress toward full recovery.
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Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
E. G. Shallenberger
Mrs E F Pickett Dies At Talmage Neb
Luther Pickett of this city learns his mother Mrs E F Pickett died at 1 25 this morning at the family home near Talmage Neb after a long illness. She was 66 and had been an invalid most of her life. Survived by husband four sons and four daughters. Funeral plans pending as family travels to Talmage.
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Luther Pickett
E. F. Pickett
Talmage
Neb
Pickett
Nemaha County
Winnie Pickett
Delma Pickett
Torington
Wyo
Plattsmouth
Emery Pickett
Glen Rock
Grand Master Workman Arrival Saturday Night
The Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge in Plattsmouth will host Grand Master Workman Frank A. Anderson on Saturday for a social and fraternal event. The visit marks the 30th anniversary of the A O U W in Nebraska and includes all four city lodges with family members invited. Refreshments will be served in the banquet room.
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Order of United Workmen Lodge
Frank A. Anderson
Nebraska
Order of United Workmen
Plattsmouth
Stewart's Phonographs at Dawson's in Plattsmouth Neb
Stewart's phonographs priced at five dollars are advertised for sale at Dawson's store in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The ad highlights a low fixed price and location to attract customers.
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Stewart
Dawson’s
Plattsmouth
Neb
County highway proposal gains traction in Cass county
The Murray Commercial club advocates a central Cass county dirt highway from Murray west through Manley and Murdock to Waverly near Lincoln. The route would connect with the Omaha Kansas City Plattsmouth Scenic, linking Weeping Water Elmwood Nehawka Union Avoca Alvo Louisville and Eagle towns. Boosters urge a quality road now with eventual paving or macadam while preserving year round usability.
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Cass County
Murray
Manley
Murdock
Lancaster County
Waverly
Lincoln
Nebraska
Weeping Water
Elmwood
Nehawka
Union
Avoca
Alvo
Louisville
Eagle
Kansas City
Lovell Family Dinner Hosts Noted Guests
Mr and Mrs Chas Lovell entertained relatives at their country home southwest of the city last Sunday The afternoon featured social conversation instrumental music singing and photos Those in attendance included Mr and Mrs John Rauth their children Theressa Anna and Joseph and Mr and Mrs Wm Rauth their daughters Anthony Alfred and Charles as well as the Lovells and their sons Antonio and Charles
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Chas. Lovell
John Rauth
Aaron
Anna
Wm. Rauth
Theressa
Joseph
Lovell
Anthony
Alfred
Charles
Mrs W W Hamilton and family visit Murray for business
Mrs W W Hamilton and her children from Murray spent a few hours today in town attending to several business matters.
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W. W. Hamilton
Murray
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Misses Donnelly
Aslyum
State Grand Lodge
State Penitentiary
Shallenberger
Murray Commercial Club
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