Stormy Weekend Flood Fails to Do Major Damage in City
Two intense storms Sunday night and Monday morning drenched the city with heavy rain and hail. Floodwaters surged through Washington and Chicago avenues, filling main thoroughfares and washing debris onto sidewalks, but properties along Chicaro Avenue and Oak Street escaped major harm beyond a few cellar inundations.
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Chicaro Avenue
Oak Street
Leonard
North Eleventh Street
Thomas Lee Anthony
Omaha
Washington
Chicago
Mein Street
Washington Avenue
Sixth
Wurl Atm Costes
Mtere
Maeln Street
Burlington Station
Masonic Pome
Clarence Forben
John Timeson
Fred Kunsman
Tenth
Locust
Burlington Tracks
Baseball Park
Main Street
Joe McCarty
Chiraro Avenue
Burlinedon
Chicago Avenue
Patterson Avenue
Operation Proves Successful For Miss Elizabeth Litzmann
Miss Elizabeth Litzmann, long at Omaha for a tonsil removal operation, has returned home and feels improved though still weak. Doctors deem the operation successful and expect her to resume duties as a clerk at the Flattsmouth State Bank soon.
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Mondar
Elizabeth Litzmann
Omaha
Althe
Flattsmouth State Bank
Burlington Dispatches All Trains Through Plattsmouth Line
Heavy water from Pony Creek north of Pacific Junction forced Burlington trains to reroute via the Plattsmouth Omaha line yesterday. The Pony Creek bridge approaches flooded delaying traffic, but the J C line resumed after water subsided. The city handled a surge of passenger and freight trains, keeping the main line busy all day.
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Pony Creek
K. C
Plattsmouth
Burlington Railroad
Omaha
Pacific Junction
Rearine
Linen shower honors Miss Frances Lepert before Omaha wedding
Mrs. Lepert and Mrs. Philip Lepert hosted a Saturday linen shower at the Daly country home for Miss Frances Lepert. Attendants included numerous Omaha friends and relatives, gifting keepsakes ahead of her marriage to William Simmons of Omaha.
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Daly
James Lepert
Lepert
Philip Lepert
Frances Lepert
William Simmons
Omaha
Sliva
Frenk Simmons
Joe Koflkie
Robert
John Takovsky
Antoinette Koflkie
Rose Lepert
Joe Spicho
Alice
Louis Klema
Joe Martis
John Kaufmann
Ed Stava
Joe Adams
Taylor Cuthrell
Adolph Koubek
Frank Lepert
Louis Stave
Glen Madison
Emily Steva
Bridge Party Honored By Mrs Hadraba Hosts Sixteen Guests
Mrs John L Hadraba hosted a Saturday bridge party for sixteen friends. Green and yellow decor carried through the floral arrangements and refreshments. First prize went to Mrs F R Gobelman, second to Miss Elizabeth Ann Neitzel of Boise Idaho, consolation to Miss Frances Weber.
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John L. Hadraba
Csime
F. R. Jobelman
Elizabeth Ann Neitzel
Boise
Idaho
Frances Weber
F. G. Egenberger
Minnie Guthmann
Kathleen Darcy
Margaret Scotten
Helen Egenberger
Mildred Schlater
Marie Fitzgerald
Emma Wohlfarth
Jeanette, Weber
Frances Bently
Laura Meisinger
Mesd
Mrs Elmer Chamberlain Recovering After Appendectomy
Mrs Elmer Chamberlain of this city underwent an operation for acute appendicitis yesterday at Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha. She came through the procedure in splendid shape and is expected to have a speedy recovery as favorable indications encourage relatives and friends.
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Elmer Chamberlain
John Lobnes
Nicholas Senn Hospital
Omaha
Death of G D Eades in Omaha after illness
Charles D. Eades a longtime Plattsmouth resident and South Omaha clerk dies at Methodist hospital after an operation and days of illness. He leaves wife Julia Over Eades two daughters Fern and Mrs Ward four grandchildren and siblings in Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and California. Funeral services at Wheeler Memorial church on Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Dr Wheeler and Rev Emhoff.
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Charles D. Eades
South Side
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Methodist Hospital
Danville
Iowa
Julia Over
Eades
Burlington
South Omaha
Quincy
Illinois
M. I. Parker
Hiver Falls
Wisconsin
J. C. Deague
A. H. Waterhouse
Petaluma
California
D. C. Morgan
Wheeler Memorial Church
W C T U Meeting Honors Miss Jennie Cassidy
The W C T U ladies gathered yesterday at Mrs. Etta Barker’s home with Miss Mae Barker as hostess for a flower mission honoring Miss Jennie Cassidy who originated the event. The program included music by Wallace Terryberry and Catherine Terryberry, readings on Frances Willard, pianologues, and piano accompaniments, followed by refreshments.
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Etta Barker
Mae Barker
Jennie Cassidy
John Sorder
Wallace Terryberry
Catherine Terryberry
Alice Wiles
DeLores Wiles
Storm damage lighter than expected reported by Davis
Real estate dealer Davis reports near Murray that storm damage in the county is milder than anticipated. He notes little corn washed out in higher ground with only some loss in low areas where water swept through. His Maple Grove farm shows no serious storm damage.
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Sears S&s
Mr. Davis
Old Maple Grove
Sheriff Under Weather From Wednesday’s Daily
Sheriff E. P. Stewart has been seriously under the weather for two days due to a severe tonsillitis attack. He was confined to his room yesterday and remains in poor condition though able to be out briefly this morning.
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E. P. Stewart
Reunion at the Sheldon home with distant relatives
Yesterday a pleasant family reunion was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheldon’s home. The Sheldon sisters and brother were joined by I. P. Garrett and family from New Virginia Iowa Harri son Sheldon and family L L Bennett and children for a fine dinner and long pleasant visit.
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Charles Sheldon
Harrison Sheldon
Ll. C. Bennett
Carnival opens strong despite Sunday rain at Isler shows
The Isler Greater Shows opened for the week at the tourist park under the American Lemon Drum and Bugle Corps. The ride operations faced delays with the Ferris wheel and Merry Mix Up. The Dixie Minstrel show and Oh Boy thrill acts drew large crowds as Rod ney Krall’s monkey and animal collection drew attention. Manager Billy Hill and O A Whitehair promoted additional attractions with a full lineup for tonight.
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Tusedar
Andrew Hanson
Fastus Jones
Dirks
Nero
Stend
Henry Clay
Rodney Krall
Billy Hill
Fun House
O. A. Whitehair
Servie
Molly
Lee Sanford
New Langhurst Produce Co Names Andrew J. Snyder Manager
Andrew J. Snyder has assumed managing duties for Langhurst Produce Co offices in Elmwood. He previously partnered with Wright Gillett and will oversee operations on Mr. Gillett’s return. Snyder is a well known local businessman with strong managerial credentials.
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Andrew J. Snyder
Langhurst Produce Co
Snyder
Wright Gillett
Gillett
Elmwood
Langhorst
Attending Summer School at the University of Omaha
Plattsmouth school staff attend summer school to prepare for next year. Mrs J E Jones Miss Clara Weyrich Mrs G L Farley and Miss Amelia Martens take special courses to aid their teaching duties.
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Plattsmouth
West End
University of Omaha
J. E. Jones
Clara Weyrich
G. L. Farley
Amelia Martens
Piano Recital At Home Of Mrs Freeman
The Freeman home on Marble street hosted a piano recital by Mrs Freeman’s piano class. Students from young to advanced performed diverse pieces while relatives filled the rooms, with standout numbers including a vocal solo Thanks Be To God by Damian Flynn and a dramatic reading by Miss Helene Perry.
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Lillian Freeman
Marble Street
Vicini
Veroni Propst
Edward Lor
Makes Ice Cream From Hailstones
After a rain and hailstorm residents in the north part of the city gathered large hailstones. Rev. Walter R. Robb's family collected a bucketful of hail enough to freeze cream for a family dinner. Gardens in the area suffered heavy damage from the hail.
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Walter R. Robb
Robb
Narrow Escape in Mendes Daily Storm Strike
Sunday morning rain brought a lightning bolt that struck a tree near Mrs. George Klinger and her daughter who were on a sleeping porch. The top of the tree was torn off and portions flew across the block, while the bolt also disabled the light meter. The women were badly shocked but survived.
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Mendes
George Klinger
Daughter at Hanna Home in Omaha
Yesterday morning the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna in Omaha welcomed a fine Hatte daughter. The mother and child are doing well and Mr. Hanna is among the city’s happiest men. Mrs. Hanna is formerly Miss Zora Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Smith. This marks the first grandchild arrival for the family.
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James Hanna
Omaha
High Water Damage at Rew Auto Bridge Construction
A sudden Platte River rise damaged the new bridge structure being built by King of Trails Bridge Co. Wooden piling and false work were swept away at the south end, delaying progress on the Economy Bridge Co project in Land. Replacement machinery is expected on site soon.
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Daller
Platte
King of Trails Bridge Company
Economy Bridge Co
Funeral Ends for Egbert E. French In Omaha
Guy French of Chicago traveled to Omaha for his father Egbert E. French’s funeral. The aged Omaha resident died in Portland and was laid to rest at Prospect Hill cemetery after services at Brasley and Dorrance chapel. Survived by two sons E A French of Omaha and Guy French of Chicago and two daughters Mrs Harry Howard and Mrs F C Craig.
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Tuseeday
Guy French
Chicago
T. B. Bates
French
Bates
Omaha
Egbert E. French
Portland
Oregon
E. A. French
Harry Howard
Berkley
California
F. C. Craig
Heisson
Washington
Brasley & Dorrance
Prospect Hill
Miss Caroline Schulhof Marries James Harrington in California
Miss Caroline Schulhof, third daughter of the John A. Schulhof family, wed James Harrington at Holy Cross church in Los Angeles. The ceremony was followed by a family wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents’ home in California, and the couple will reside at 2417% Third Street, Santa Monica.
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John A. Schulher
Los Angeles
Caroline
James Harrington
West Coast
Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church
A. B. Smith
E. H. Schulhof
Caroline Schulhof
Crystal Beach
Santa Monica
Harrington
Third Street
California
Familly
Local residents visit city for business and subscription
Wednesday visitors from near Murray and Nehawka spent a few hours in town attending to affairs. McReynolds stopped at the Journal office to renew his weekly paper subscription.
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A. McReynolds
Murray
Frank Schuchtemeier
Nehawka
McReynolds
Journal
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G. D. Eades
Burlington Shops
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Produce CO
Freeman
Qnz
Margaret Weber
Marvin Tritsch
Ingebure Reichstadt
Anna Margeret McCarty
the Guiter
Emily Lorenz
Mildred Murray
Mary Swatek
Florence Nelsn
Margaret Nelson
Dorothy
Robert Livingston
Ruth Wares
Theresa Libershal
Barcarolle
Helen Vallery
Salma Hareegar
the Butterfly
Beatrice Jirousek
Valse
Gretchen Warner
Evening Star
Alice Lorenz
Kathleen Troop
Melody
Helen Clement
Irma Pittman
Sarah Baird
the Flatterer
Catherine Flynn
Theresa Donat
Lorene Ault
Theodore Hadraba
HANNA
Rew Auto Bridge
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