Peculiar Electrocution of Horse Near John Gorder Farm
A horse belonging to Joseph Mason was killed when a broken limb brought down high tension lines and created a ground circuit to the border pasture fence. The animal touched the fence with its head as the current surged, severing its head and shocking nearby workers who found the scene. Power service to the city briefly ran through the damaged fence while crews repaired the line.
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John Gorder
Joseph Mason
Omaha & Lincoln Power & Light Co
Nebraska Lighting Company
McKinley Company
Gorder Farm
Gorder
Omaha Social Club Surprises Mrs Archer of This City
Mrs Corley and eight club members arrived for a Burlington line trip and picnicked at Judge M Archers home. The group enjoyed a noon luncheon, then toured the Archer residence before catching the 4 o clock Missouri Pacific train home.
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Omaha
Dr. Corley
Ladies
The
Burlington
B. J. McCardle
W. P. Bando
J. Heidvogel
F. C. Coleman
E. Barrowman
William H. Walker
C. F. Hoffman
F. M. Coleman
Robert Band
Missouri Pacific
Mrs. Fred Kaffenberger Returns From Hospital
Mrs. Fred Kaffenberger has recovered from a hospital operation and returned home from St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha. She traveled by J. F. Wehrbein's automobile and is now up and around, with health improving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kaffenberger
St. Joseph's Hospital
Omaha
J. F. Wehrbein
Kaffenberger
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Clara Wohlfarth
A gathering at the Cloidt home on High School Hill hosted by Misses Nettie and Jessie Moore and Mrs. Cloidt celebrated Miss Clara Wohlfarth ahead of her marriage to Frank Downy. Guests sewed, chatted, received keepsakes, and enjoyed refreshments on the porch amid white syringas and greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Cloidt
High School Hill
Clara Wohlfarth
Frank Downy
Nettie
Jessie Moore
Cloidt
Neosho Ad Club Drives Local Sales Day Expansion
Neosho Missouri merchants formed a sixty member Ad club to certify bargains for monthly sales days. Committees verify value, papers carry certified ads ten days prior, drawing countywide crowds. Merchants accept small leader profits while boosting overall sales and neighborhood prosperity.
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Neosho
Missouri
Higginsville Jeffersonian
Fire at Nebraska Lighting arrester near power house
Last evening at 7 30 the Nebraska Lighting power house arreste r burned as a crowd watched. Firemen faced electrocution risk so dirt was used to choke the flames while the upper portion burned out. Manager Woods aided in the effort and officials estimate substantial loss.
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City Fire Department
Nebraska Lighting Company
Iowa Points
Omaha
Woods
Light Company
Young Man Arraigned for Worthless Check Case
Vern Long was arraigned in county court on a complaint by the State of Nebraska charging him with passing a $7 worthless check in the city. The check drawn on Bank of Cass County was given to Frank Frange, cashed, but refused by the bank due to insufficient funds. Long pleaded guilty to issuing the check with fraudulent intent. a preliminary hearing may be waived and the case moved to Judge Begley in district court. The penalty ranges from a $100 to $5,000 fine and one to five years in the penitentiary. The community expresses regret for the young man’s predicament.
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Daly
Long
Nebraska
Cass County
Frank Frange
Booster Shining Parlor
Building and Loan Association
Ile
Vern
Cole
W. A. Robertson
Former Plattsmouth Lady Marries in Omaha
In Omaha on Wednesday evening Miss Almeda Louise Jones, formerly of Plattsmouth, married Mr. Frank L. Hoover. Rev. Charles W. Savidge conducted the ceremony at the Hoover home, 917 North Twenty fifth street, with family members present. The couple will reside in Omaha where the groom holds a lucrative position.
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Omaha
Plattsmouth
Almeda Louise Jones
Frank L. Hoover
Charles W. Savidge
Norman Hoover
North
Twentyfifth Street
Grace Hoover
Barney Goodwin
Nelson Jones
Crop conditions praise bumper wheat yields in Cass county
Reports from across the county indicate very fine crop conditions with a record breaking wheat yield in Cass county. Wet weather slowed farm work but farmers pressed on to shape corn and align with the strong wheat prospects.
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Cass County
William Puls Celebrates Seventieth Birthday in Murray
Sturdy county farmer William Puls, a leading Mt. Pleasant precinct figure, celebrated his 70th birthday at his Murray home. Born June 6, 1845 in Leppe Detwald Westphalia, he came to America about forty years ago and, with his wife, is building a new home in Murray after a long life of farm work and community service.
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William Puls
Mt. Pleasant
Puls
Murray
Leppe-Detwald
Westphalia
Germany
America
Holly Orchestra Plays Dance in Union Becker Hall
The Holly orchestra from this city traveled to Union last night to provide music for a dance at Becker hall. A goodly crowd attended in the new hall on the second floor of Mr. Becker’s brick building, praised as a fine addition to Union’s business district. Becker plans a possible new brick building on the north side of the street, promising quality and first class construction.
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Holly Orchestra
Union
Becker
A. L. Becker
New Boy for Jahrig Family in City
This morning the home of Mr and Mrs R C Jahrig welcomed a nine pound son and heir. The mother and child are doing well and the father is proud of the family’s addition. Friends in the city share in the good fortune.
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R. C. Jahrig
Refracting Optician at Gering & Co's Wednesdays and Saturdays
M. Tritsch, refracting optician, visits Gering & Co. for examination hours on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Examination free.
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M. Tritsch
Gering & Co
Nehawka's New Auditorium Aesthetic Civic Center
Nehawka celebrates a new red brick auditorium with gray stone trim. The building hosts a large main hall with lighting, ventilation, a stage, lodge rooms, a banquet hall, and modern kitchens. It includes rest rooms on each floor, stair access to balconies, a basement heating plant, and space for public meetings and fraternal orders. Palmer plans concrete walks and ongoing improvements as Elks minstrels and dramatic companies visit. Palmer also builds a modern $5,000 residence nearby with furnace, water, electric lights, and a concrete foundation.
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Nehawkka
Nehawka
Frank P. Sheldon
J. M. Palmer
Attrac
Elks
Palmer
Peters & Richards
Tennis Sharks Visit Plattsmouth Courts On Chicago Avenue
A party of ten expert players from Spring field toured the Plattsmouth tennis club on Chicago avenue yesterday. Notable locals Rev F M Druliner Ray Larson Rev H G McClusky Tracy and Harold Druliner carried the day in most sets while the club staff praised the courts and upkeep by Plattsmouth boys. The organization plans many contests this season and vows courts will stay in top condition.
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Springfield
Plattsmouth Tennis Club
Chicago Avenue
E. M. Christainson
Leon Stack
Lloyd Wright
Mr. Dare
Plattsmouth
F. M. Druliner
Ray Larson
H. G. McClusky
Tracy
Harold Druliner
Past Chiefs Entertained by Mrs L B Egenberger
Members of the Past Chiefs of the Degree of Honor gathered at the home of Mrs. L B Egenberger on Main Street for a pleasant afternoon. The event featured June roses as decorations, musical numbers by Opal and Marie Fitzgerald, and a cavity luncheon served by Mrs. L B Egenberger Jr and helpers.
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L. B. Egenberger
Main Street
Egenberger
Opal
Marie Fitzgerald
L. B. Egenberger, Jr
Helen Egenberger
Miss Florence Vallery Visits Omaha Then Returns Home
Miss Florence Vallery, visiting friends in Omaha for several days, returned home last evening. She stayed with relatives overnight and left for Mynard this morning to spend the summer, having resigned her position at Dovey's store for the season.
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Florence Vallery
Omaha
Mynard
Dovey’s
McMahen Seeks Two Skilled Drivers Not Smoking
J H McMahen advertises for two proficient drivers and bans cigarette smokers from applying. The brief notice specifies the requirement without further details.
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J. H. McMahen
Vern Long Is AR Re-Arraigned in District Court
In district court Vern Long pleaded guilty to drawing a check without funds at Bank of Case County. The court set a $100 bond for the next term while officials urged parole and support to help him stay on the right path.
Mrs. Fred Hild Suffered Serious Cat Scratch
Mrs. Fred Hild of southwest of the city was scratched on the left index finger by a cat. The cat later died and rabies tests were inconclusive. the party headed to Chicago on No. 2 to seek treatment at the Pastner Institute for potential rabies exposure.
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Fred Hild
Mrs. Hild
Local Drugstore Ad Offers Fletcher's Castoria at 19e
Gering & Co promotes Genuine Fletcher's Castoria this week at 19e with Spot Cash service. The ad lists Paints and Oils and provides phone contact 36.
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Fletcher
Gering & Co
Spot Cash
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Wohlfarth
NEW Boy Games
R. G. Jahrig
Nehawka’s
Nehwaka
Vern Long
Gering & Ca
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