Frank H Wilson dies after diving accident at Fremont
Frank H Wilson 22, wire chief for Nebraska Telephone, died at Fremont Hospital after an April incident at Morse Park. He dove four feet from a bar into about three feet of water, head first, was unconscious on rescue, and later underwent surgery for a dislocated spine. Funeral plans pending. Wilson leaves a mother Carrie L Wilson a brother Lloyd H Wilson and sister Mrs Wilfred A Johnson.
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Tueedas
Frank H. Wilson
Nebraska Telephone Company
Fremont Hospital
Wilson
Morse Park
Fremont
Central City
Carrie L. Wilson
Lloyd H. Wilson
Minneapolis
Wilfred A. Johnson
Lincoln
Omaha Man Enlists in Navy as Painter for Great Lakes Training
Roy Warthen of Omaha enlisted in the navy as a painter and departs tomorrow for the Great Lakes training base. He is married with one child and described as a good painter who will endeavor to do his part.
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Roy Warthen
Omaha
Navy
Great Lakes
Mr. Warthen
Shields Loses Housekeeper to Cupid
George Shields of a Murray area farm hired Mrs Minute Bergen from Imperial and her children to keep house for him in the waning winter. The arrangement worked for both until Dan Cupid intervened, ending the household setup.
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George Shields
Murray
Minute Bergen
Imperial
Quiet Rural Marriage Ties Murphey and Bergen
A Mississippi Valley setting captures Hugh Murphey who has moved from Imperial to Randolph to farm. He sought a housekeeper and a wife, and a quiet marriage was planned for this evening at Hartington with Mrs Minnie Bergen. They will reside on the farm between Randolph and Hartington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Murphey
Imperial
Randoph
Murray
Randolph
Hartington
Minnie Bergen
Rishel Mashes Thumb in Accident at Home
W. B. Rishel injured his thumb when a hammer struck it while driving a nail. His hand was placed in a sling and he is staying with his son James in Glenwood for the day. He expects a lengthy recovery before service can resume.
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W. B. Rishel
Mr. Rishel
James
Glenwood
First Woman In This County Joins Washington Staff
Miss Cora Riggle, long time Plattsmouth resident and former nurse at the Masonic home, has been appointed head clerk in the Quartermaster General's office in Washington D C. She reported for duty June 21 after a high Omaha exam, having previously clerked in Cedar Creek. The appointment marks the first such position awarded to a woman from the county.
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Cora Rigele
Masonic Home
Plattsmouth
Washington, D. C
Quartermaster General
E. A. Farrel
Quartemaster General
Miss Riggle
Washington
Omaha
Marie E. Kaufmann
Cedar Creek
Home Guards Drill at Murray Observation
Last evening a large group of Home Guards from here joined Murray guards to perform the required drills. They observed maneuvers and formed about nine or ten squads on the high school grounds gaining added experience in guard duty.
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Murray
On His Way to France Lester Christweisser Heads East to Sail
Lester Christweisser son of Mr and Mrs Park Christweisser of Havelock and grandson of Mrs Martha Christweisser passed through Kansas City on his way to sail for France after months of training in the west. His brother Herbert Christweiser is at Camp Mills Long Island and both are expected to join the fighting line in France soon.
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Lester Christweisser
Park Christweisser
Havelock
Martha Christweisser
Kansas City
France
Herbert Christweisser
Camp Mills
Long Island
Chronic Constipation Advice and Remedies
The piece explains constipation as low moisture in undigested matter and recommends drinking water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise. It advises mild laxatives and warns against harsh cathartics, endorsing Chamberlain's Tablets as easy and pleasant to take.
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Chamberlain
Haying Machinery by McCormick Deering Plattsmouth Ad
John F. Gorder of Plattsmouth Nebraska offers haying machinery including McCormick and Deering mowers and rakes with a full line of repairs for the same.
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McCormick and Deering
Same
John F. Gorder
Plattsmouth
Neb
Wheat Looks Fine in Chase County as Rosencrans Sells Land
Local notice notes Wheat appears sound in Chase County while Rosencrans continues land sales in the area. He plans a westward trip on Sunday evening June 2 and invites others to accompany him to survey the country.
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Chase County
Rosencrans
Marine letter from France envisions sightseeing after war
A private in the 74th Company, 6th Regiment Ut Marines writes from Somewhere in France on May 15, 1918. He describes meeting French Alpine Chasseurs the Croix de Guerre wearers, enjoying French baths and view of Paris landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, and notes closeness to front lines while expressing optimism about life after the war. He asks his mother for snapshots and mentions his grandfather C. W. Sherman and his mother Mrs. C. W. Bellville of Tracy Minnesota.
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France
Sights and travels through France during a soldiers journey
The writer describes moving across France by train and on foot with a rifle steel helmet gas masks and ammunition. He notes clear weather beautiful scenery and compares train views favorably to sights seen on the march while traveling with comrades and equipment.
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France
Aged Lady Suffered Severe Stroke Near Home
Mrs Anna Goos, long time resident near the city, suffered a severe stroke while visiting her daughter Mrs Schramm. Her condition is grave with little hope for recovery as relatives rush to be by her side.
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Anna Goos
Mrs. Schramm
Goos
West
James Marasek
Grant
Minneapolis
Schram
Peter Goos
Clara Goos
Will of William A Brown Admitted to Probate
The will of the late William A. Brown was admitted to probate in county court this morning. Mrs Emeline Brown widow of the deceased testified along with other family members while Robert B Windham represented the state. Local attendees included Alice N Todd Lulu Loughridge and Will Brown Jr all of Murray.
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William A. Brown
Emeline Brown
W. A. Brown
Robert B. Windham
Alice N. Todd
Lulu Loughridge
Will Brown Jr
Murray
Lost Tire Between Plattsmouth Areas
Lost notices report a brand new Goodrich Ford tire between Plattsmouth and Guy Kiser farm home. Finder should notify Mrs. C. N. Beverage. Another loss alert notes a 35x414 tire and rim between Plattsmouth and Nehawka with notification to Sheriff C. D. Quinton at Plattsmouth.
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Plattsmouth
Guy Kiser
Goodrich
Nehawka
C. D. Quinton
Nebraska Eagles Convention Delivers New Officers and Fishbake Social
George F. Freeman of Beatrice is installed as president of the Nebraska Aerie Order of Eagles at Fremont convention. Officers named include Moran, Barclay, Avery, Mowrer, and Borkowski. Delegates total about 75 with guests over 125. A fishbake and dance at Morse Park capped the gathering with Judge Duncan delivering a patriotic address.
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State Aerie
Fremont Tribune
George F. Freeman
Beatrice
Nebraska Aeria
Order of Eagles
Freeman
Worthy
Andrew P. Moran
Nebraska City
Worthy Chaplin
W. M. Barclay
Plattsmouth
M. V. Avery
Norfolk
Fred G. Mowrer
South Omaha
William Stanbro
Syracuse
A. L. Hibbard
Hastings
Morse Park
Fremont aAenue
Commercial Club
Omaha Eagles
Fremont Eagles
Ernest Hahn
A. B. Duncan
Peter T. Mitterling
P. J. Barrett
R. E. Bliss
Omaha
Fremont
Judge Duncan
Married at the Parsonage in Syracuse
Eugene Pratt and Miss Bessie Stover of Syracuse obtained a license and were married by a M E Church pastor. The couple left for home and plan to keep the marriage quiet as Pratt departs for military training at Ft Riley on the 28th.
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Eugene Pratt
Bessie Stover
Syracuse
M. E. Church
Mr. Pratt
Ft. Riley
Local Greenhouse Closes as Mullis Goes to Military Duty
Lyle Mullis has been called to the colors and has nearly closed out all stock in the greenhouse. The business will be discontinued unless someone steps in to take over. For two seasons the plant was run by Mullis and his father with good results, but with the young man away, Mr. V. M. eee does not wish to assume full responsibility, so the plant will close unless a new entrant takes charge.
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Fremont
Frank H. Wilson
Lincoln
George W. Thomas
George B. Mann
Lyle Mullis
Green House
Call to work and support the war effort urged by local speaker
The message urges all citizens to contribute to the war effort by working if they do not serve. It highlights Mr. Lyle Mullis as going to the service and emphasizes there is no room for those who refuse to work, stating everyone must bear their portion of the burden to protect life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Lyle Mullis
89th Division Arrives Safely in France
The 89th division including the 255th regiment and Cass County troops from Camp Funston has arrived in France. Local families with friends in the regiment are being notified that these soldiers are now safely there and may be among those who have not yet received work.
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Camp Funston
Cass County
France
Car collision near LaPlatte injures wheel in trip to Omaha
Yesterday Charles Boedeker driving toward Omaha met another vehicle near LaPlatte which forced him off the road. His auto struck a telephone pole breaking a wheel. Pollock Auto Co. repaired the car and Boedeker continued on his way.
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Charles Boedeker
Omaha
LaPlatte
Bodeker
Pollock Auto Co
Boedeker
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
People are often disappointed to find their family physician away from home when they most need his services. Pain in the stomach and bowels colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment and have proved fatal before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is urged as the best home medicine to keep on hand to avoid pain and risk.
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Chamberlain
For Sale One Used Dodge Touring Car
Advertises a used Dodge Touring car for sale with price to sell. Mentions contact John F. Gorder and notes Lincoln advertisement style. Includes guidance for back relief with Chamberlin's Liniment and massage instructions.
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John F. Gorder
Walnut Log Shipment: 417 Logs Cut for Kansas City Product
A local timber deal ends with 417 walnut logs cut by Sam Gilmour after a van purchased timber. Logs moved to Kansas City for finishing, with payment set by log size from £55 to 175 per thousand, final totals pending.
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Sam Gilmour
Milburn Davis Tie The Knot In Omaha
Earnest Milburn of this city and Miss Marie Davis of Murray were married last Saturday in Omaha. The couple notified friends and visited with the bride’s parents for a few days before returning. Milburn, a baker and auto mechanic, plans to decide on future work in the coming days while Mrs. Milburn stays with her father in Paola, Kansas, who is ill.
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Omaha
Earnest Milburn
W. TT. Milburn
Marie Davis
I. M. Davis
Murray
Thrifty Farmers Urged to View Rich Chase County Lands
A regional notice touts Chase county land as plentiful and productive with crops at peak for the season. It notes Rosencrans plans another western trip next Sunday evening and invites others to join to inspect the country.
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Chase County
Rosencrans
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Frank Wilson
Nebraska Telephone CO
Bar
THE
Private Belville
Les Boches
Les Allemands
Riverside Drive
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Lievd
Belville
74Th Company
6Th Reet
Ut. S. Marines
Private Belvile
C. W. Sherman
Journel
C. W. Bellville
Tracy, Minn
Will
Barglay Caplain
Eagles
Beatrice Man
Chamberlin
Metropolis
First National Bank
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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