Reunion of Cook Pioneer Family Draws 100 Members
The Cook family descendants of Joseph and Mary Cook held their annual reunion at the E. W. Vallery home near Murray with Elks from Plattsmouth attending. Organized by T. W. Vallery and family, the event featured a band concert, elaborate picnic tables, and stories of frontier life. Notable attendees included George Cook of Alvo and Henry Vallery, a former Alvo child friend. The gathering traced back to the 1856 wagon train that brought the Cooks from Ohio to Four Mile Creek near Mynard, Nebraska, and highlighted enduring Cass County ties and friendships across generations.
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Mandas
Seftllers
Great Western
Cook
Joseph and
Mary Cook
Allief
Joseph Cook
Murray
Vallery
Viallery
Elks Bend
Plattsmouth
E. H. Schulhot
Oelork
T. W. Vallery
Missouri River
Plittsmouth
Waton
Witch
Joseph
Ohio
Nebraska
Cass County
Mrs. Cook
Piketon
Pike County
Bina
Jacob
Philip
Guerre
Four Mile Creek
Mynard
Alaska
Burlington Station
Mr. Vallery
Jacob Cook
Ord
Philip Cook
Stanton
George Cook
Alve
W. A. Cook
Elmwood
Charles E. Cook
Platesmouth
W. BR. Wheeler
S. Cole
J. H. Cook
Peardstown
Alva
Frank Cook
Alice
Wesley
Juan
Wilma
Clarica
LeRoy
Eimwood
Orest Cook
Nita
Francis
T. W Wallery
Frank Vellery
Violet
Velma
Alvin Willis
Glen Vallery
Helen
Marie
Gertrude
Charles Valleroy
Moda
Wade Porter
Walter
Tom Tilson
Dorr
Av PD Wheeler
Percy
Pearl Batterson
Brazil
Ind
Albert Wheeler
Robert
R. BD. Patterson
J. C. Wheeler
Omaha
S. C. Cole
Opal
Earl Cole
Lois of
Celebrate Wedding Anniversary At Wilson Home
Yesterday marked the eighth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson. Relatives and friends gathered at the Wilson home for social time and a dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilson, Miss Freda Wilson of Red Oak Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hall, Mrs. Mamie Tribbey of Omaha, John Harsh of New Virginia Iowa, William Wilson, and the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wilson
Wilson
L. E. Wilson
Freda Wilson
Red Oak
Iowa
J. 8. Hall
Mamie Tribbey
Omaha
John Harsh
New Virginia
William Wilson
Funeral of Mrs Nancy McNurlin
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Hartsell McNurlin were held at the United Brethren church in Nehawka. Rev A Jacobson led a comforting sermon as the choir sang hymns and her grave rests at Mt Pleasant cemetery. Survived by five children, eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, she died June 4 1921 at age 72.
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Nancy Hartsell McNurlin
United Brethren Church
Nehawka
A. Jacobson
McNurlin
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
O'Haddon
Canada
MecNurlin
Nancy Hartsell
Indiana
James MccNurlin
Wabash County
Bureau County
Illinois
Mills County
Iowa
Case County
Neeraska
John CC
Plattsmouth
Pleasant Missouri River Picnic By City Ladies
Yesterday morning a group of young city ladies traveled to the Missouri River banks for a six o'clock breakfast cooked over a camp fire. After a heat ride they returned home and later spent the day picnicking at Cedar Creek before evening. Attending were Misses Marylark Mildred Margaret Sehlater Elizabeth Barbara Ptak Jeanette Weber and Helen Egenberger.
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Missouri
Cedar Creek
Marylark
Mildred
Margaret
Sehlater
Elizabeth
Barbara Ptak
Jeannette Weber
Helen Egenberger
Mrs. J. L. Stewart in Serious Condition After Omaha Surgery
Reports from University hospital in Omaha say Mrs. J. L. Stewart of this city remains in very serious condition after an operation performed several days ago. Family and friends wait anxiously as her status shows only slight improvement since yesterday.
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University Hospital
Omaha
J. L. Stewart
Two Good Refrigerators for Sale at Cream Station
Two excellent refrigerators available for sale at Cream station. If interested call and view them. Contact R. C. Kennedy, southwest location.
Stork Brings Newborn Son to Smith Family Near Nehawka
A baby boy was born Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith near Nehawka. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hiall and Mrs. Mamie Tribber of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson of this city visited the newborn yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Smith
Near Nehawka
J. S.hiall
Mamie Tribber
Omahs
Oscar Wilson
Omaha Joyriders Chase Nightly Antics On Main Street
A party of joyriders from Omaha in a Nash car led by Cohen were arrested by Officer Lenryhandler for reckless driving and singing the wrong way on a street. They paid $13 in police court and were jailed briefly, with the group continuing to protest as Chief Jones intervened. They finally dispersed after a split loot of $5.
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Omaha
Far Street
Lenryhandler
Cohen
Weener Hotel
Main Street
Chandler
Ami
Jones
Vine Street
Mondego
Wanderers
Plattsmouth Prevails In Tight Local Baseball Game
Plattsmouth edged M. E. Smith of Omaha 2 to 1 in a closely fought contest on the local lot. Joe McCarthy pitched well for Plattsmouth holding the visitors scoreless until the sixth inning when the locals pushed two runs across. Nelson Newman and McGuire starred in field and bat as the crowd enjoyed Elks band numbers and ragging over umpire calls. The Fagles meet the 13th Street All Stars of Omaha next Sunday.
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Eagles
M. E. Smith
Omaha
Elks Band
Joe McCarthy
Joe
Plattsmouth
Nelson
Newman
McGuire
13Th Street All Stars of
Death of Babe in brief infant loss noted
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Woodword died after a few hours born Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. A. G. Hollowell conducting the short burial service.
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Littl
Floyd. Woodword
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. G. Hollowell
Gotner Family En Joy Picnic Party
The Cotner family held a Monday picnic at Four Mile Creek near Oreapolis with many relatives attending. Guests included Mrs Sarah A Cotner John Cotner Jessie Mary Lloyd Anerson Lloyd Lee Cotner Arthur Walter Cotner Bladen Edward Cotner Clarence Cotner Donald Albert Cotner Howard Cotner Frank Murler Murray Mr and Mrs Frank DHT Thelma Chence Puyvers Mrs Bennett Chriswisser W Foster Mabel Harr C W Foster Eleanor Annabel Stone.
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Cotner
Four Mile Creek
Oreapolis
Suates
Mos
Sarath A. Cotner
John Cotter
Jessie
Mary Lloyd
Anerson Lloyd
Lee Cotner
Arthur
Walter Cotner
Bladen
Edward Cotner
Clarence Cotmmer
Donald
Albert Cotner
Howard Cotner
Nebraska
Frank Murler
Murray
Frank Dht
Thelma
Chence Puyvers
Bennett
Chriswisser
Foster
Mabel
Harr
W. Foster
Eleanor
Annabel Stone
Epworth League Entertains With Music and Readings
The Epworth League hosted a social evening at the church with an informal program of music and readings. Performances included a mandolin duet by Miss Mable Lee and Miss Mary Foster, readings by Miss Ruth Jacks, and solo acts by Miss Alice Louise Wescott and Rev. Hunter, followed by a piano number from E. H. Wescott and concluding with games and refreshments.
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Epworth League
Mable Lee
Mearry Foster
Ruth Jacks
Alice Louise Wescott
Hunter
Teachers Hold Picnic at Riverside Park Om aha
Yesterday afternoon the Presbyterian Sunday school teachers and officers enjoyed a pleasant outing at Riverside Park in Omaha. Superintendent C A Rewis provided a beef steak supper described as the best picnic meal by attendees. Participants included Mrs W J Streight, Muriel Streight, Mer and Mrs C Mor ran, Gerda Peters, Mrs J F Wolff, George L Farley and others.
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Teestay's
Presbyterian Sunday School
Riverside Park
Omaha
C. A. Rewis
W. J. Streteht
Muriel Streight
Mer
C. Morran
Gerda Peters
J. FF. Wolff
George L. Farley
Gertrude Mason
Raymond J. Larson
Clare Trilitow
A. Hawks
Nelson Jean
J. Ffierder
Tlernise Newell
and Mraz
H. G. McClusky
Estelin Baird
Pearl Staats
Helen Farley
Made Trip in Canoe Down Missouri River
Harald Hopkins of Council Bluffs Iowa and Paul Flaherty of Omaha arrived in the city by canoe route after leaving Council Bluffs Sunday evening in a birch bark canoe. They reported a pleasant trip with no accidents and noted skill needed through rough Missouri River sections. They shipped the canoe back by freight and rode the Burlington train home, cold and tired but enjoying the adventure.
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Harald Hopkins
Colnncil Binns
Iowa
Paul Flaherty
Omaha
Conneil Bluffs
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Burlington
Fine Boy Born To Mr and Mrs Rebal
In the early hour this morning a fine little son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward W Rebal in the southern part of the city. The birth brings happiness and joy as the first child in the family and relatives extend their good wishes for a long successful life.
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Edward W. Rebal
Picnic at La Platte Draws Local Families for Pleasant Day
Yesterday near La Platte several family groups organized enjoyable picnics. The Propst and Stamp families joined with Thayer Propst and kin, Ea Wilcox, James Folin, and Roberta Propst among others for a fine luncheon and hours of friendly visiting.
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la Platte
R. L. Propst
Roberta
Thayer Propst
Halston
J. L. Stamp
Ea Wilcox
James Folin
Moonshine and Homemade Wine Seized Near Metropolis
On the Burlington from Omaha John Longo was arrested by Sheriff Quinton for repeatedly obtaining moonshine liquor and damaging a coach. He paid $100 in fines and costs and was released. Authorities also found 150 gallons of rhubarb wine at Raymond Koukal’s farm, fined $100 and costs, and sent home.
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Burlington
Omaha
John Longo
CC. BD
Quinton
John
Beeson
Alvin Jones
Raymond Koukal
City
Koukal
Catholic Ladies Initiate Daughters of Isabella in Omaha Visit
A large group of local Catholic women traveled to Omaha to begin initiatory work for the Daughters of Isabella. The 120 in this class started Sunday with a 40 additional initiates Saturday. A Rome Hotel banquet opened the day with a program featuring vocal and instrumental numbers and an address by Hon. Arthur Mullen on Woman's Sphere. New members heard toasts on Impressions of the Day. Plattsmouth initiates included Mrs. F M Bestor Mrs Wm Swatek Mrs Wm Kriskey Mrs August Barbs Mrs Lena Droege Mrs P J Flynn and Miss Marie Hiber.
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Omaha
Order of the “Daughters of Isabele
K. of C
Rome
Arthur Mullen
PP. J. Flynn
Plattsmouth
F. M. Bestor
Wm. Swatek
Wm. Kriskey
Angust Barbs
Lena
First Car Ride Delights Nebraska Masonic Home Resident
Mrs Warriett VanWie, long bedfast, enjoyed her first automobile ride Sunday afternoon at the Nebraska Masonic Home. Superintendent Evers arranged the car for a city tour and a photo with fellow residents, followed by a Howe family picnic on the lawn for the elderly residents.
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Warriett VanWie
Nebraska Masonic Home
Elke
Evers
VanWie
Howe
Enjoys a Fine Picnic From Tuesday's Day
A group of about twenty one workers from H M Soennichsen's daylight store drove to Cedar wreck sandpits to escape the heat. They spread a lavish meal and swam in the pits while mosquitoes proved bothersome.
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H. M. Soennichsen
Cedar Wreck
Murdock District Holds Special Election Defeats Dissolution
A special election in the Murdock school district ended with 88 votes for dissolution and 194 against. The measure failed as it did not reach the required two thirds majority, so the district remains in its current form under county board supervision.
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Murdock
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Reunion
Journal
Nancy M’nurlin
R. C, Kennedy
Joyriders
McCarthy
Babe
Gotner
Metropolis
Harriett VanWie
Masonic Home
Thpestday
Farmer's Bank
First National Bank
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