Local Neighbors Recall Wartime Service and Family News
The column records travel between Lincoln and Des Moines areas, attendances at parlor gatherings, and family updates. It notes Lloyd Prouty’s World War I service, a memorial for Moses Keefer, and a funeral in the M. E. church with burial in the Alto cemetery, plus various social visits among Keefer, Curyea, Foreman, Prouty, and Robertson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Reitz
J. A. Shafer
Lincoln
Dale S. Boyles
Flo Beyles
Alpha Chi Omega Ieeling
Omaha
J. A. Keefer
E. Keefer- Thomas
Valparaiso
George Curyea
J. P. Rouse
Mantey
Curyea
Lam Keefer
Vera
Valpersasso
Marie Prouty
Lee Prouty
Jt. Des. Moines
Base Hospital Medical Corps
Ella Keefer Thomas
Fred Keefer
M. €. Keefer
Donald
Plattsmouth
Roy Cole
George Curves
The Escape of a Princess Pat
Sergeant Edward Edwards, survivor of the Princess Pats, will speak at Chautauqua about his capture by the Germans, life in a German prison, and the fall of his regiment known as Americas Foreign Legion. He recounts the escape and the fate of the unit at the Great War’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Edwards
Princess Pats
Saturday Evening Post
America
Arctic Circle
Gulf of Mexico
Obituary of Lloyd L. Prouty Highlighting Lifelong Faith and Navy Service
Lloyd L. Prouty born June 22, 1940 in Greenwood Nebraska united with the Alvo church at eight and lived a faithful Christian life. He traveled with family to Canada in 1909 then Alberta and Saskatchewan before schooling in Chewelah Washington. He later moved to Davenport Washington, worked for Banne Meat Company, and enlisted in the U S Navy ten days after the war began in 1917. He passed through Spokane and Portland to Balboa Park San Diego before serving at sea with the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd L. Prouty
Greenwood
Nebraska
Alvo
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Chewelah
Washington
Davenport
Banne Meat Company
United States Navy
Spokane
Lloyd
Portland
San Francisco
Balboa Park
San Diego
California
Panama Exposition Grounds
Triner's American Elixir of Pittier Wine advertised remedy
An advertising notice promotes Tuiner's American Elixir of Pittier Wine as a stomach cleanser and digestive invigoration with bitter herbs and red wine. It claims medical praise, notes a $1.10 price, and references Triner's Liniment for rheumatic and muscular ailments plus mail order details from Joseph Tuiner Company in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuiner
Triner
Joseph Tuiner Company
S. Ashland Ave
Chicago
County fines issued in recent liquor cases
This report notes $100 fines and costs in Cass County for Wm. Marsh and Don Rhoden. Rhoden faced charges of possession with liquor kept near a livery barn, while Marsh’s case involved similar allegations. Both fines were paid though disputes over fairness persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Quinton
Cass County
Wm. Marsh
Don Rhoden
Murrey
Mr. Rhoden
Local social notes from Omaha area involve births and visits
Miss Henrietta Bauer visits Omaha while Win Hier Jr spends days in Lincoln. Joe and Jesse Landhkolm announce a baby boy. August Panski visits Louisville friends and Crab Orchard relatives. Many neighbors attend events, travels, marriages, and concerts as Freeman's Electric shows attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Bauer
Omaha
Win. Hier, Jr
Lincoln
Joe Wutschinek
Jesse Landhkolm
August Panski
Louisville
Martha Goehry
Wm. Renter
John Neuman
John Amewert
al Bowers
Hazel
Hilmwood
McDermott
M. E
Edward Thimgan
Kansas
Thimegan
Jay Hitchcock
Olga May
Havelock
August Panska
Crab Orchard
Johnson County
John Aries
Hettie
Greenwood
Ed Brinkow
Ed Marshall
Emil Miller
Wahoo
Clara
Margaret Miners
Guy Lake
Emily Rough
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Wabash
Lacey McDonald
Irene McDonald
Hampton
Nebr
Gail McDonald
H. V. McDonald
Major Albert A Fricke Promoted At Camp Dix
A Daily from Trenton New Jersey reports Albert A Fricke has advanced to Major in the Medical Reserve Corps. He serves as a physician and now holds the rank of Major, a promotion noted for its responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton N. J
Camp Dix
Albert A. Fricke
Medical Reserve Corps
Plattmouth
Plattsmouth Youths Progress Highlighted in Article
A Plattsmouth boy is praised for improving at school and sports, with teachers and community members recognizing his steady climb toward success and promising future. The piece expresses warm greeting and encouragement from local readers.
Reseey Plans Sunday Trip to Chute County
Reseey heads to Chute County next Sunday evening and invites inquiry about joining the journey. It promises a worthwhile chance to view the country at this season. 26 percent referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reseey
Chute County
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Charles Roeelofsz
Buick
Jesse Mullen
Mr. J. Bf. Vickers and Daughters
Morgan Curyea
John Foreman
Aurel Foreman
Mel Prouty
Mary Skinner
John
Colorado
Levi Park
George P. Foreman
Noel Foreman
M. A. Prouty
Albert Foreman
Orville Robertson
M. J. Robertson
St. Paul
Minn
Robertson
Minnesota
Ben Landis
Mamma Curyea
Waverly
Illinois
Vis
Mamma Curvea
Los Angeles
Clarence Curvea
Woman's Reading Club
E. M. Stone
Frank Edwards
A. B. Stroemer
Frank Cocs
Moses Keefer
Pennsylvania
Mary Barnhizer
M. C. Keefer
John M. Andrews
American Expeditionary Force
France
Pershing
Delvis
Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Fitham
Ared
Lloyd Bongft
A. Prouty
al ¥ O
Manley State Bank
Manley, Neb
Frank Stander
August Stander
August Pautsch
Thomas E. Parmele
WM J. Rau
Murray, Neb
Ito
Chas. C. Parmele
Fred Nutzman
W. Glen Boedeker
Bank OF
Plattsmouth, Neb
Jacob Tritsch
R. F. Patterson
F. G. Egenberger
Bank OF Commerce
Louisville, Neb
Paul Fitzgerald
Cashier
Ralph R. Larson
Cedar Creek, Neb
William Schneider
W. HH. Lohnes
Gor
Pat
Sergt. Edwards
Nehawka Chautauqua
Journal
Murdock
Root
A. B. Raemelin
Elmwood
August Psanska
John Gakemeier
Dorothy
Martha Gakemeier
R. Mooney
Kansas City
Homer Hess
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Otto Miller
Edna
C. Miller
C. Gurr
Chas. Long
Matt Thimgan
Henry Backemier
Fred Backmier
Omaha Cubs
Vsis
The
Red Sox
Red Sox Ball
Cubs
Major Albert A. Fricke
Sernam
Ginese
Contes
Pheoe Sps
Sandow Motor Trucks
Main
Fifth Street
Motor Truck Service
J. E. Mason
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