U W Fund to Stay at Home in Nebraska Ruling
Grand Island district court Judge Paul sustained a demurrer in a dispute between Nebraska Ancient Order of United Workmen chapters and the Texas based supreme lodge. If upheld by the supreme court, Nebraska members would retain funds and prevent further payments to the national body.
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Order of United Workman
Nebraska
Paul
Grand Island
Nebraska Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Lincoln News
Supreme Court
Morning
Ledwith
Lincoln
Grand Lodge
District
Lancaster
Order of Nebraska
Texas
District Court
Old Settlers' Reunion Elects Officers
The Old Settlers' association held its annual business meeting with a small, enthusiastic turnout. President James T. Reynolds led the session after minutes were read, and new officers were elected including President James T. Reynolds, Vice Presidents W. B. Banning and John D. Bramble, Secretary Charles L. Graves, Treasurer L. R. Upton, Directors F. H. McCarthy, T. G. Barnum, L. R. Upton, W. C. Carraher and W. F. Tracy, with a Finance Committee of L. R. Upton, T. G. Barnum and W. C. Carraher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers’ Association
J. T. Reynolds
James T. Reynolds
W. B. Banning
John D. Bramble
Charles L. Graves
L. R. Upton
F. H. McCarthy
T. G. Barnum
W. C. Carraher
W. F. Tracy
Union Ledger
Brother of L. B. Brown Informed of Garman Brown's Death
A Missouri message to John Cory reports the death of Garman Brown, brother of L. B. Brown. The news notes the two men were not recently seen together, and the cause of death is not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother
John Cory
Missouri
Garman Brown
L. B. Brown
Mr. Brown
Return From Chicago Convention Attendance
Friday evening H. N. Dovey E. H. Wescott and C. A. Rawls returned from their trip to Chicago where they attended the republican national convention. They were met at Pacific Junction by C. C. Wescott and his son Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Dovey
E. H. Wescott
C. A. Rawls
Chicago
Pacific Junction
C. C. Wescott and Son
Mason
Van Patten Gauvreau council race ends in legal move
Hastings report notes Acting County Judge Ragan voided 47 of 294 Van Patten votes for defaced ballots naming Rohrar and Daily for mayor and clerk. Writ of ouster prepared as Van Patten vanished. Gauvreau seated, saloon licenses at stake. possible supreme court injunction looming. District Judge Dungan in Chicago delays immediate action.
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Hastings
van Patten-Gauvreau
Ragan
van Pattern
Rohrar
Gauvreau
Council
Supreme Court
Dungan
Chicago
Coleman couple travels to Glenwood for father’s illness
Mr. R. E. Coleman and his wife left for Glenwood Iowa today due to the illness of Mr. Coleman’s father, E. J. Coleman, who is afflicted with severe sciatic rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Coleman
Glenwood
Iowa
Mr. Coleman
E. J. Coleman
P. E. O. State Convention Opens in Red Cloud
The nineteenth annual convention of the Nebraska grand chapter of P. E. O. opened at Red Cloud in the Congregational church. Miss Cook welcomed visitors. Miss Kyd of Beatrice responded. Mrs. Maude C. Harrison of York presided and presented honored guests including Mrs. Carrie M. Peterson of Aurora and Mrs. Lillian Parmele of Plattsmouth. Officers of the N. G. C. were announced, with Mrs. Flora W. Jones as first vice president and Miss Annie Kyd as corresponding secretary, as music by Mrs. Blanch Thomas and Mrs. Metta Updike accompanied the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Beatrice
Maude C.harrison
York
Carrie M. Peterson
Aurora
Lillian Parmele
Plattsmouth
Educational Fund
Hattie Little
Geneva
Mynard Grimes
Blue Hill
Blanch Thomas
McCook
Metta Updike
Omaha
New Engineer Guides Settlers to Shoshone Lands
Government designates an engineer to show prospective settlers government lands in the Shoshone Project at Powell Wyoming. Engineers at headquarters point out corners and provide information, with lands platted into farm units. This change ends reliance on outsiders for land viewing and marks a notable reform for homeseekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Powell
Old Residents on a Visit from Kansas City
George McCavigan his wife and daughter Miss Janette arrived Friday from Kansas City for a two week visit with relatives and friends. They will stay with John Sedgeway William Schmidtmann and Gustave Pitz and families. McCavigan formerly lived here and worked in the Burlington shops as a painter. In Kansas City he ran a painting and decorating business before joining Montgomery Ward & Co. as a salesman last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCavigan
Janette
Kansas City
John Sedgeway
Wm. Schmidtmann
Gustave Pitz
McCavigan
Burlington
Montgomery, Ward & Co
A Narrow Flood Escape In Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth escaped a near flood Friday evening as heavy rain fed torrents for fifteen to twenty minutes. Streets nearly threatened with overflow before breaks in the clouds brought sunshine, signaling a respite in the wet weather. Residents hope the rain will cease and allow time to adjust to sunny skies again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Sol
Fifteen Dollars for Best Float in Fourth Parade
The committee will award fifteen dollars for the best and most attractive float in the Fourth of July parade. The prize aims to assist with float dressing and spur merchants to excel in their represented line.
It Was a Small Twister Takes Barn and Chimney
Report describes a brief tornado Thursday near the city. Winds toppled Matt Sulzer's barn from its foundation and toppled a chimney at W L Thomas's house, while neighbors felt frightened but few injuries were noted. J F Clagey and W A Young reported Sulzer repairing the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Sulzer
W. L. Thomas
J. F. Clagey
W. A. Young
Wedding Blessing in Almena as Frey Couple Marry
Mary Rundell wed Eugene Frey at the bride’s parents home near Almena Kansas on June 3 with Rev. A L Drummond performing. About 40 relatives attended a reception after a piano procession led by Jennie Grant. The couple will reside on a farm near the bride’s former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almena
Kansas
John McNurlin
D. J. Rundell
Mary
Eugene Frey
Jennie Grant
A. L. Drummond
Frey
Meyers
Nebraska
Rescue on Platte River Boats Up Two Greeks After Capsize
Amos Finder and Will Heiner rescued two Greek men from Omaha who had been clinging to a small island in the Platte river after their boat capsized yesterday. The survivors were brought to Burlington station soaked and discouraged. The missing craft had drifted away and was seized by unknown parties from the Iowa side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Finder
Will Heiner
Platte River
Omaha
Burlington Station
Iowa
A Rage for More Liberty
John Miller, who after a street altercation with W. P. Speck fled after being fined, returned to the city two months later and led police on a chase. Yesterday the chief of police finally captured him and jailed him to serve the sentence he had pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
W. P. Speck
Memphis
George Poisal
Miller
Plattsmouth Streets Need Immediate Repair
A Murray resident reports mud on buggy wheels after entering Plattsmouth via Chicago Avenue. The speaker urges paving all approaching streets to boost trade and prevent future weather damage, arguing for swift action before spring.
Paving Delayed by Persistent Rains on Main Street
Six weeks into the paving project on Main Street, contractors faced repeated rain that halted work for days at a time, disrupting nearby businesses. Owner Mr. Woodworth is not blamed. he hopes for a break in weather from the heavens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth
Mrs. Gering Departs for Europe for Summer Stay
Mrs. Paul Gering left for Europe on Thursday and will be met in Chicago by Henry R. Gering to arrange train changes. In New York Consul Herr L Krnftinger will meet her as she sails next Tuesday with her brother for the old country where she will spend most of the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gering
Europe
Chicago
Henry R. Gering
New York
Gering
Herr L. Krnftinger
Old Country
Nelson Jones Buys Another Large Team of Horses
Nelson Jones purchased a second large horse team to handle heavy contracts. He now operates two drays with sizable teams, enabling him to secure and complete large jobs. The article notes he is a rustler and deserves patronage, which he is receiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Jones
Nels
Diving Elk Proposed for Plattsmouth Fourth of July
Bert Beyer of Hastings and his wife visiting in Plattsmouth aim to bring a diving Elk from a frontier show as a free Fourth of July attraction. The elk dives from a thirty five foot tower into a water tank, and proper securing and advertising could boost the Fourth crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Beyer
Hastings
Beyers
Plattsmouth
Shortfall in State School Funds Cited in Lincoln Report
A Lincoln special dated June 18 notes State Superintendent McBrien faces a tight biennium as the legislature funding falls short. Office expenses over 13 months total 11 029 50 with 1 700 45 remaining for 11 months. Junior Normal fund shows 10 231 21 spent and 4 768 79 left for the year. Normal training in high schools has 4 960 85 spent and 45 030 17 on hand. no funds yet reach a school. The 50 000 appropriation for normal training in high schools has only funded preliminaries.
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Lincoln
McBrien
State House
Serious appendicitis grips Glenn Phebus in Minnesota hospital
News from Owatonna Minnesota reports Glenn Phebus is in precarious condition after a severe appendicitis attack. He was moved to the Owatonna City hospital Sunday night by neighbors for treatment including ice and hypodermics while awaiting possible surgery. Glenn has many friends in Plattsmouth who hope for his recovery.
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Glenn Phebus
Owatonna City Hospital
Owatonna
Minn
Glenn
Plattsmouth
Artist Creates Pastel of Nine Horses for A S Will
J F Stephens finished a pastoral group of nine horses and colts for A S Will. The scene features two imported stallions four mares and two foals in a pasture with a knoll in the background. Painted in dry pastels suitable for multiple printings without harming the original.
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J. F. Stephens
A. S. Will
A J Box Visits Journal Office
A J Box of Elmwood arrived Friday on the Missouri Pacific and will stay over until tomorrow to handle business. He noted widespread rain delaying fieldwork and praised Cass county’s civic spirit during the visit.
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A. J. Box
Elmwood
Missouri Pacific
Journal
Box
Cass County
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U. W. Fund
Supreme Authority
Old Settlers’ Reunion
P. E. O. State Convention
Dan Cupid
Capers
Murray
Pearl
Sixth Streets
Plattsmor H
Chicago Avenue
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