Death of Mrs Miles Morgan in Osceola Iowa
Mrs Miles Morgan longtime Osceola resident dies after eleven week illness at her Pearl Street home Age as born July 22 1835 in Berkeley County Virginia She moved with her parents to Ohio Then to Osceola and later Platterouth Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm from the Pearl and Seventh Streets home with Rev Fr M Draliner in charge Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery beside her husband. She leaves three children Be C Morgan Fred G Morgan and Janette Morgan. son Frank J Morgan preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Morgan
Morgan
Berkley County
Virginia
Ohio
Platterouth
Janette Morgan
Pearl and
Seventh Streets
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fr. M. Draliner
Wedding of Murdock Lady at Her Home
A marriage license was issued to Orlando Jay Hitchcock of Havelock and Olga Augusta Neitzel of Murdock. The ceremony will be held tomorrow at the bride’s home in Murdock, with plans to establish their future in Havelock.
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Daly
Orlando Jay Hitchcock
Havelock
Olga Augusta Neitzel
Murdock
Miss Neitzel
T B FARMER HURT AT BURLINGTON CAR SHOP
T B Farmer of the Burlington steel car shop was struck in the face by an air rivet bucking tool. The blow above the right eye required stitches and will force him to take a vacation from his duties.
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T. B. Farmer
Burlington Steel Car Shop
Murray School Adds Another Grade To Eleven Grade Structure
Taxpayers of the Murray school district gathered at the schoolhouse for reports and statements from officers. They voted to add a new grade, making eleven grades, to advance school work and benefits for local students.
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Murray
Serious Accident Injures J N Elliott Near Cedar Creek
A severe incident occurred Monday afternoon near Cedar Creek when Jesse N Elliott fell from a mower as horses bolted. His left leg was shattered and bone grafting performed in Omaha to save the limb, with weeks needed for recovery and no other bones broken beyond back bruises. Elliott, son in law of Asbury Jacks, remained in hospital under watch.
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Cedar Creek
Jesse N. Elliott
Elliott
Omaha
Eliott
Asbury Jacks
Suitability Sought for City Motorcycle Cop
The police and city council seek a suitable person to fill the motorcycle cop post. They want a strict enforcer who can chase speeders without leniency, even if the offender is a friend. The role is demanding and not an easy path.
Nehawka men visit county seat for business matters
J. F. Dale, a Nehawka harness man, and Scotty Norris of Nehawka, were in the county seat on Tuesday handling local business. Norris had long resided here before moving to Nehawka eight years ago. Dale was receiving dental work from Dr. Thomsen.
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J. F. Dale
Nehawka
Scotty” Norris
Mr. Norris
Mr. Dale
Dr. Thomsen
Refracting Optician M. Tritsch At Gering & Co
M. Tritsch, refracting optician, will be at Gering & Co. on Wednesday and Saturday evenings for eye examinations. Free examination offered.
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M. Tritsch
Gering & Co
Lincoln-Plattsmouth Club Picnic With Lincoln Ladies
The Lincoln Plattsmouth club ladies, about twenty four strong, arrived from Lincoln this morning to picnic at the Parmele home on Chicago Avenue. They enjoyed a sumptuous dinner under the trees, recalled tender memories of former days, and shared stories with friends at the depot and on the grounds. Several members will stay for a few days to visit old friends, making a memorable gathering.
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Tueedor's
Lincoln-Plattsmouth Club
Thomas E. Parmele
Chicago Avenue
Parmele
Entertainment Committee Plans Saturday Free Afternoons
The Commercial club entertainment committee raises funds to sponsor free Saturday afternoon entertainments in Plattsmouth during the summer. A 1 pm band concert will start each week followed by a rotating free act including acrobatics, balloon ascensions, wrestling, and other attractions. A ladies rest room will be provided to enhance visitors and residents' afternoons.
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Commercial Club
Plattsmouth
Hyers Returns From Illinois G A R Encampment
R W Hyers returns from a trip to Illinois where he attended the Illinois Grand Army of the Republic meeting and a reunion of the 108th Illinois at Moline. He reports a fine time and enjoyed meeting civil war comrades before departing for Lincoln.
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R. W. Hyers
Illinois
Illinois Grand Army of the Republic
108Th Illinois
Hyers
Moline
Mr. Hyers
Lincoln
Jack Gregory Loses Toe in Accidental Shotoff
Jack Gregory of seven miles southwest of Murray suffered the loss of a left toe when a gun discharged while he sat on his porch after hawk shooting. The toe was amputated near the foot.
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Jack Gregory
Murray
Mr. Gregory
Tacks and Glass Cause Punctured Tires on Main Street
Residents complain of tire punctures from tacks and glass scattered along Main Street. The piece cites a state law against discarding dangerous items on highways and urges stricter care to keep sidewalks and streets clear. It argues punctured tires are costly and emphasizes treating streets as public thoroughfares, not dumping grounds.
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Main
Boat Party at Briggs Home Boosts Church Work
Loyal Daughters and Loyal Sons class members and guests enjoyed a boat party aboard the Christian ship at the Briggs home porch. Music games and friendly competition filled several hours and raised funds for church work. Mr and Mrs Briggs sponsor the classes and hosted the pleasant gathering.
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Loyal Daughters of the Christian Church
Loyal Sons
M. 5
Briggs
Strayed heifer calf with white forehead streak
A 4 month old heifer calf is missing or stolen and has a white streak down the forehead. It has been gone several days. Notify Mike Lutz if you know its whereabouts to receive a reward.
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Mike Lutz
Two linemen narrowly escape electrocution on Wintersteen Hill
Anthony Nesladek of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co and Ed Black of the telephone company faced a near fatal shock when a pulled wire swung into 33,000 volt lines from the Nebraska Lighting Co. Both men suffered severe burns to hands and arms but survived after receiving medical care. The accident halted work as the tools were burned and the men fainted, later revived.
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Wernesoayvs
H Welock
Anthony Nesladek
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ed Black
The
Telephone Company
Wintersteen Hill
Nebraska Lighting Company
Black
Library board to select new location for Carnegie library
The library board and city council met with Miss Charlotte Templeton to discuss a new library building funded by the Carnegie corporation. Nebraska statutes place site selection with the library board while the city council provides funding. the board has recommended buying the Mumm property at Fourth and Main as the site, and the city has allotted funds in the next year's budget.
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Wedneedar
Mally
Library Board
Charlotte Templeton
State Library Commission
Carnegie Corporation
Mumm
Fourth
Main Streets
City Engineer Fred Patterson Resigns in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Nebraska June 14 1915 county surveyor Fred Patterson resigns as city engineer after accusing officials of buying services from Omaha engineers at higher prices and of giving faulty grades to blame him. He says he cannot benefit the taxpayers and submits his formal resignation.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Omaha
Fred Patterson
Plattsmouth Youths Wed in Glenwood Iowa
Yesterday in Glenwood Iowa Grace Lushinsky and Edward Rice wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Edwards. The couple planned a brief honeymoon by rail to Chicago before returning to Plattsmouth to a warm welcome from longtime friends and family.
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Glenwood
Iowa
Plattsmouth
Grace Lushinsky
Edward Rice
Dick Edwards
Pacific Junction
Burlington
Chicago
George Lushinsky
Mrs. Rice
Plattsmouth Eagle Albert Rheinackle Named Shortest Man
Albert Rheinackle of Plattsmouth, a member of the Plattsmouth Aerie of Eagles, was chosen as the shortest man in a 15 000 participant parade in South Omaha and received a 25 gold piece prize. He is active in the order and his win was celebrated by friends.
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Plattsmouth Aerie of Eagles
South
Omaha
Albert Rheinackle
Albert
Mr. Rheinackle
Stand Up for Plattsmouth Backing Home Laundry
A 1915 Plattsmouth signature page proclaims strong local support for the Plattsmouth Steam Laundry with patrons praising its workmanship as good as any steam laundry nearby. The unsigned appeal urges residents to stand up for Plattsmouth and lists several local names.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Philip Thierolf
J. P. Falter
J. Richey
E. H. Wescott
Wm. Baird
A. L. Tidd
E. A. Wurl
T. H. Pollock
J. M. Roberts
R. F. Patterson
Suit Filed In County Court For Recovery Of Damages
James Terryberry sues Earl Wiles and M C Walker in county court claiming ownership of a light reddish heifer calf one year old valued at 50 dollars. Defendants allegedly detained the animal for several days causing 75 dollars in damages. plaintiff seeks judgment for the amount. The suit states no legal process has been used to detain the calf.
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James Terryberry
Earl Wiles
M. C. Walker
Special teachers examination set for June 18 19 at court house
County Superintendent Eda Marquardt announces a special teachers examination scheduled for Friday and Saturday June 18 and 19 to be held only at the courthouse.
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Court House
Eda Marquardt
First Concert Saturday Afternoon on Main Street
Commercial club plans a series of Saturday afternoon concerts with a movable band stand on Main Street. The stand will be roller driven and placed at various intersections to serve different sections of the business district. The first concert is scheduled for next Saturday at 1 30 PM under E H Schulhof with a free act intended to start the summer program.
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Commercial Club
E. H. Schulhof
Main Street
Pleasant family gathering at Mark White home
The home of Mr and Mrs Mark White east of Murray hosted a Sunday family reunion for the descendants of Mrs Ivan S White. Guests from Sidney Iowa included Mr and Mrs Dave Hiatt and daughters Lovey Anna and Martha Hiatt Miss Mariette Hiatt and Ivan White Hiatt. The group enjoyed a large dinner and time with the elderly matron.
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Mark White
Murray
Ivan S. White
Dave Hiatt
Lovey
Anna
Martha Hiatt
Sidney
Iowa
Mariette Hiatt
Rushville
Nebraska
Ivan White Hiatt
F. R. Gobelman
City
Hiatt
Gobelman
Hastings Couple Visits In Town
Mrs. A. A. Brooks from Hastings Nebraska arrived for a brief stay at the home of W. G. Brooks and wife. Her husband Rev. A. A. Brooks is in Omaha attending a Travelers Protective Association meeting as national chaplain and will visit on Saturday.
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A. A. Brooks
Hastings
Nebraska
W. G. Brooks
Rev
Omaha
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Miles Morgan
Burlington Car Shop
J. N. Elliott
Mrs Parmele
South Park
Briggs Home
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