Burlington shop upgrades lift city hopes for rail expansion
An extra crew has overhauled Burlington tracks and yards in this division, raising ballast and installing new steel to support heavier traffic. Repairs after last Sunday’s storm are minimal, and officials led by roadmaster A Ibsen say the work will expand shop capacity and possibly bring more engines and maintenance to Plattsmouth.
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Burlington
Round House
A. Ibsen
Ibsen
Omaha
Here
Sioux City
Althogether
Plattsmouth
Aurora
Captain McMaken Helps Relatives Announce Sister Death
Friday’s Daily notes Capt. A C McMaken arrived from Atchison Kansas with word of the death of his sister Mrs George W Fairfield. He and his brother traveled to Omaha by morning train while memories of his 48 years ago mustering into U S service are recalled. The piece mentions pioneer Peter A Sharpy and early Nebraska regimental history.
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A. C. McMaken
Atchison, Kas
Omaha
George W. Fairfield
Capt. McMahen
United States
St. Mary's
Peter A. Sharpy
Nebraska
Livingston
Bowers
Bowers and Captain Livingston
Wiemen
McMahen
Veteran Appears Fine Looking in Worn but Prized Form
A well preserved veteran presents a dignified image, noted for his fine appearance and sturdy condition. Observers highlight his resilience and veteran bearing as a testament to years of service and experience.
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Agine
Returns Home From Friday Visit
R F Nickles and wife returned from Wood River Nebraska after being told by their daughter of flood damage to their Murray farm from last Sunday into Monday. He will cut his hayhart and begin repairs, likely replanting corn wheat late crops. Nearby areas report fine conditions despite recent rain.
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Wood River
Cornie
Alfalfa Bushels For Sale At Local Farm
Farmer W. Brhrader advertises alfalfa for sale from his farm and invites buyers to contact him regarding the quantity and pricing.
Lincoln Graduates Honored at State University Exercises
Lincoln residents Justus Livingston Richey William Ainsworth Robertson Edward William White Millard Klein Frederick A Crites Helen M Waugh and others graduated from the State University. Addresses by Senator John Sharp Williams highlighted the event as local graduates earned Bachelor of Arts Science and Law degrees and planned future careers.
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State University
Lincoln
Ion
John Sharp Williams
United States
Mississippi
Justus Livingston Richey
William Ainsworth Robertson
Richey
Batchelor
Robertson
Mr. Richey
Edward William White
W. A. White
Science
Frederick A. Crites
Chadron
Arts
Helen M. Waugh
Mr. Klein
Joseph Klein
City
Mr. Crites
A. W. Crites
B. §. Ramsey
Miss Waugh
Sam Waugh
Plattsmouth
Improvements to Bach Building Add Tin Roof and Porch
Town improvements include repairs to the Bach building with a tin roof and a new porch along the east side. The porch provides shade from morning sun and a cool afternoon and evening view of the river. The upper floor will soon house Mr and Mrs August Bach Jr whose marriage is to be solemnized nearby and will create a handsome home.
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Bach
Augest Bach, Jr
Runaway wagon halted by bystanders near Hall's store
A German named Klein from the Falter farm narrowly avoided a serious runaway on South Sixth street at about one in the afternoon when his wagon hit the horses’ heels and sped downhill at a two forty pace until Quartis Parmele checked it in front of Hall’s store. A shattered tongue, already treated, was the only injury. Authorities warn against drivers entering town with such rigs to protect other teams.
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Klein
Hall
Quartis Parmele
Miner suffers severe hand injury at shop testing
William Wynn injured his left hand at the shop while testing a honing machine. The miner was caught in the machinery and the end of the tool mashed the hand badly, requiring amputation of part but not the entire hand. He returned to work after treatment, noting the pain was severe but not debilitating.
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Wm. Wynn
Death of an Elderly Lady in Omaha Community
Mrs. Sarah J. Fairfield aged 119 years 5 months 29 days died in Omaha Nebraska on June 16 2009 after a long life as an early Nebraska settler. Funeral services were set for Saturday at 10 am from Burlington station with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. She leaves sons Mack D. and Joseph H Fairfield daughter Mrs Susan Tabor and brothers Andrew C McMaken Henry C McMaken sister Mrs Laura S Sprague.
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Fairfield
Sarah J
Omaha
Neb
Burlington
Litermont
Oak Hill Cemetery
Henry C. McMaken
George W. Fairfield
Sarah J. McMahen
Middletown
Kentuccky
Indiana
Bluffton Railroad
Bluffton
Ind
Fort Wayne
Missouri River
Mack D
Joseph H Fairfield
Atate
Susan Tabor
Omha
Christian Scientiate
Fourth of July safety plea from Lincoln Star readers
The Lincoln Star urges caution for the Fourth of July celebrations highlighting 1816 deaths and 27080 injuries in six years from firecrackers and torches. It notes a delayed Nebraskan firecracker law and calls parents to protect children without state aid.
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Plattsmouth Journal
Nebraska
Lincoln
Lincoln Star
County officials confirm heavy flood damage across the county
Commissioner Martin Friedrich and colleagues surveyed roads and bridges after a week of heavy rains. They confirmed widespread damage south of the city in Rock Bluffs Liberty precinct Nehawka Mt. Pleasant and Plattsmouth with many bridges washed away and roads torn up. Authorities criticize efforts to downplay the losses and warn the county faces significant impacts from the flooding.
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Writley
Dalnty
Martin Friedrich
Bwitker
Glenn Smith
Rock Bluffs
Liberty
Nehawka
Mt. Pleasant
Plattamouth
Eight Mile Grove
Henton Home Burns In Suspected Fire Spree
Mrs. Wm Henton’s house north of the bridge burned late Friday night from a defective flue. The blaze followed a week after the John Richardson residence was destroyed. Henton saved little furniture. insurance was small. Counties: Mille.
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Bethlehem
Wm. Henton
John Richardson
Sever S Mall Chtiven
Mille County Tribune
Lincoln attorney visits county official on brelnen matters
John J. Ledwith from Morning Lawswith in Lincoln met County Attorney Rameey, a former classmate, to discuss brelnen matters during a brief city stop.
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John J. Ledwith
Morning& Lawswith
Lincoln
Brelnen
Rameey
Hla
Tate Int
Miss Bessie Edwards Hosts Lace House Shower
A group of young ladies gathered at Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Johnson's home for a hose and handkerchief shower in honor of Miss Whelan. Guests made quilt blocks, enjoyed musical items, and watched two mock weddings before a rainbow tale led to a pot of gold. A two course luncheon and Virginia Reel closed the event.
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Johnson
Bessie Edwards
Whelan
Hattie Hofmann
Crabill
BR. MM. Wescott
Betelle Baird
Nellie Wheland
Airs
L. A. Moore
H. Wescott
Theas
Janeheon
Mendamea I. A. Moore
B. A. Wescott
Migges Carrho
Betelle Dbattd
Helen Travis
Pearl Statts
Alma
Bether Larnon
Lucille Randall
Hattie Potsmann
Htha Crabill
Christian Science lecture by Frank Leonard in Brooklyn
An audience at the Methodist church heard Frank Ho Leonard of Brooklyn N Y present Christian Science as a positive church mission. He explained the church’s aims history and tested its works and offered hope he may return for a larger audience. He left at three thirty for Broken Bow to lecture tonight.
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Prom Briday
Methodiat
Frank Ho Leonard
Brooklyn
N. Y
Christian Science Ia
Leonard
Ita
Broken Bow
Elizabeth Wynn Receives Beautiful Bouquet Tribute
The Journal notes a daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wynn sent a bouquet of roses as a beautiful gesture. Remembrances are appreciated and the giver hopes The Journal enjoys nature’s emblem and the child’s thoughtful act.
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Mise
Elizabeth
William Wynn
Shorthorn Yearling Bulls and Milk Cows For Sale
Three good registered Shorthorn yearling bulls are for sale along with fresh milk cows from Mark White. The listing highlights quality stock and direct sale details.
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Mark White
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W. Bhrader
Plattsonians
Sarah J. Fairfield
Mra
Iron Horne
American Desert
Henton Home
Miss Bessie Edwards
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