One Meier Convicted in Parker Robbery Case
A jury found Simon Meier guilty of robbing H A Parker and recommended the minimum three year penitentiary term. Parker and two companions were ambushed near a Platte River village bridge. Meier admitted drinking and claimed no intent, while Rawls urged leniency. Three co defendants with the same name face trial at the current level of court.
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Simon Meier
H. A. Parker
Parker
Louisville
Platte River
Mr. Parker
Taylor
Rawls
Leven
Interesting meeting of the Commercial Club
The Commercial Club held a lively meeting last evening despite the hot room. Funds for band concerts were subscribed after a vigorous drive. The first concert is set for next Thursday from 7 to 8 pm at Main Street intersections with varying locations. A weekly concert series will run for three months.
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Main Street
Commissioners Visit Poor Farm Trust in J H Tams Oversight
County board toured the county farm to inspect progress under manager J Ht Tams noting years of stable results. They praised his leadership and highlighted record receipts under his administration, aligning with taxpayer expectations.
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J. Ht. Tams
Troehan
Glenwood Pioneer Noah Visits Glenwood with Large Family
The Glenwood Tribune reports William HH Noah, a Mills County pioneer and father of 22 children, 18 living, is visiting Glenwood with his wife mother to 16 of the children. He is linked as a Glenwood blacksmith and brother of Jesse Noah, who lived here 1857 1871.
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Glenwood Tribune
the Tribune
William HH
Noah
Mills County
Glenwood
Jesse Noah
Graham County
Kansas
Keg Creek
Vine Street
County officials assess road pond site at Gruber farm
County Commissioners Jordan Switzer and Friedrich and County Surveyor Patterson visited the Gruber farm between Nehawka and Union yesterday morning to inspect a bad mud hole in the street pond. Survey work was needed before estimating the repair cost.
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Jordan, Switzer
Friedrich
Patterson
Gruber
Neahawka
Union
O Atreet
Postmaster Officers Re elected at State Convention
Postmaster WH A Sehneider returned from York where he attended the postmasters state convention. Rd Sizer of Lincoln was elected president for another year and Postmaster Gook of Mail was chosen secretary.
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WH. A. Sehneider
York
Postmsters
Rd Sizer
Lincoln
Association
Gook of
Mail
Widen Road at Streight Farm Contract Awarded
The county board let the contract to George Poisall to widen the east side of the O M Streight farm road north of the city. Seven to eight hundred yards of dirt must be moved. The price is 4125 and work has begun. The west ditch along Streight’s east fence has encroached on the roadway, creating a nighttime danger to drivers.
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Streight
County Board
O. M. Streight
Lovely Country Home Wedding Near Mynard
A wedding last evening at 8 at the bride’s mother Ida M. Cole home near Mynard joined Miss Gertrude Cole and Mr. Charles Barnard. The ceremony, by Rev. Meese, featured pink and white decorations and a large white wedding bell arch. Guests and family attended a reception with punch, ice cream, and cake before the couple departed for Balfour Iowa for today’s reception. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Pitzenberger, Frank Barnard and family, and Trwin Barnard.
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Ida M. Cole
Mynard
Charles Barnard
Gertrude Cole
Meese
UW. B
Pern Long
Jual
D. BR
Fiha Crabill
Rachel Livingston
Elsie Gapen
Balfour
Iowa
Pitzenberger
Council Grove
Kansas
Frank Barnard
Lincoln
Trwin Barnard
Hillsdale
Towa
Prisoner Jack Crawford testifies in Becker wheat theft case
Jack Crawford, jailed for wheat theft from R L Prepst, was brought from Lincoln to testify in the State against William Becker. He reports observing the Gass contingent weekly and visiting with them. Sources mention Hy says Max Ploen with a life sentence and Oasenkop’s easy prison routine permitting Sunday liberty for court games.
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Jack Crawford
R. L. Prepst
Lincoln
William Becker
Jack
Gass
Max Ploen
Oasenkop
Burlington Vacation Visit Ties Local Families Together
Mrs GC Parmele returned from Godfrey Illinois with her daughter Misa Halie and Miss Lucie Gass who had been at school there. They arrived by boat to Burlington Town and were joined by Misa Ellen Pallock who has studied at Moans ton Illinois. The three will spend their vacation with their parents in the city.
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Ll. W. Gadesedec
Leora Beiter
Charles Hartford
Miss Beiter
Gadeen
Clara Wohlrth
Gade
Mrs. Gade
Miss Reiter
Miss Reifer
Oly
Clara Woeyrith
Grote Briggs
Roth Chapman
Estelle Baird
Beiler
Parmele
Godfrey
Illinois
Misa Halie
Lucie Gass
Burlington
Misa Ellen Pallock
Moanston
Milnois
Between Manley and Jack Blairs Found Reward Noted
An Intomobile crank Finder will receive a reward by notifying S. O. Gale of Mynard Nebraska. The note references a reward amount of five dollars and three cents.
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Manley
Jack Blairs
Finder
Pleasantly Entertained At The Tidd Home
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Luke's church met at Mrs. A L Tidd's home. The largely attended gathering featured a New Mexico study, a brief business session, and cordial conversation followed by refreshments marking the end of summer meetings.
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St. Luke's Church
A. L. Tidd
New Mexico
Fourth of July Celebration Plans Promised by Committee
The Fourth of July committee outlined a lively program with free attractions. In the parade the Red Men lodge and Call-a-Thompson band will appear alongside prize costumes. Events include a sham Indian battle, wrestling for a cash prize, races for men and boys, auto decorating, and a whistle race, with several prize amounts noted.
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Red Men Lodge
Air Dome
Parmele Theater
Rio
Jolly Eight Club Meets at Mrs Burdick Home
Mrs Roy Burdick hosted the Jolly Eight club on Plage day with all members present. Parlora decorations used flags to fit the occasion. Olga Saller won the test prize and Mrs Ofe took second. Brick ice cream and cake were served during a cordial afternoon.
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Roy Burdick
Jolly Eight Club
Probate court visitors from the Terryberry family
Mr James Terryberry and his wife along with his nephew and niece arrived this morning to handle business in the probate court.
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James Terryberry
Old Settlers of Cass County Plan 23rd Reunion
The Cass County Old Settlers association fixed August 1 and 12 for its twenty third annual reunion at the Barnum grove with Jim Reynolds leading efforts. Officers elected include President James T. Reynolds and Treasurer John R. Pierson. a July 1 conference at the hotel invites all interested to attend and support.
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Old Settlers’ Association
Gabry Moon
Jim Reynolds
Nebraska
James T. Reynolds
John R. Pierson
Charles J. Graves
J. D. Bramb Lel
J. D. Gross
J.D. Cross
J.D. Brambiel
W. Roddy
DR. Frans
L. A. Upton
John &, Pierson
J. B. Roddy
Hattie Barnum
Barnum Grove
Wash Young Predicts Rain With Goose Bone Method
Wash Young claimed a rain prediction method using goose bone and rhecamadue, leaving his carpenter tools on a bench for George Snyder to guard. A night shower arrived, Snyder moved the tools against instructions, the rain stopped soon after, and Wash was upset to learn the tools had been removed.
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Wash Young
Wash
Hicks
George Snyder
Mynard
Mr. Snyder
Broweht
Near Serious Accident Involving Hubert Propst Party
Hubert Propst and son Willie along with W F Gillispie were driving to the city from Mynard when a playing girl startled the team near Charles Gooks place. The team leaped and fell into a deep roadside ditch. The buggy suffered heavy damage but no one was injured.
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Hubert, Propst and Son
Willie
W. F. Gillispie
Mynard
Charles Gook
G P Barton Seeks Democratic Nomination for Cass County Sheriff
G P Barton of Union Nob announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Cass County Nebraska. He seeks nomination at the upcoming primary election on the Democratic ticket and asks voters to support him.
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Self
Cass County
Nebraska
G. P. Barton
Union
Nob
Omaha Visitors Mr DT Jordan and Wife in City
Mr DT, Jordan and his wife from Omaha were in the city today visiting relatives and checking local spots.
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Mr. DT
Jordan
Omaha
Ralabives
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Fev
L. W. Gade
M. B. Church
A. J. Beeson
TIDD
Woman's Auxiliary
St. Luke’s Church
OLD Settler’s
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