St John s School Commencement Featured By Student Performances
The St John s Parochial School closing exercises at the Parmele drew a large audience. Students staged Mother Goose scenes, a Little Red Riding Hood operetta, vocal duets, a violin solo, and a pantomime. Diplomas were presented by Father Shine to the 1909 graduates, including Caroline Schuldice Ruth Hetherington May Filbin Albina Jirousek Joseph Skoumal Raymond Welch John Jirousek and Edward Fitzgerald.
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St. John's Parochial School
Parmele
Mother Goose
Little Red Riding Hood
Anthony
M. A. Shine
Caroline Schuldice
Ruth Hetherington
May Filbin
Albina Jirousek
Messrs
Joseph Skoumal
Raymond Welch
John Jirousek
Edward Fitzgerald
Father Shine
St. John’s
Marvelous Growth in Land Values Near City Farm Sale
Former Senator L. Thomas sold forty acres west of the city to George Born for 5000 dollars, or 125 dollars per acre. The ground adjoins Henry Born’s farm and is praised as fine, fertile property. The sale highlights rising land values in old Cage, Nebraska, once the region’s garden spot.
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L. Thomas
George Born
Mr. Born
Henry Born
Thomas
Old Cage
Nebraska
Missouri Pacific men examine evidence in Rakes train injury case
Missouri Pacific officials yesterday sought witnesses at the passenger depot in connection with John Rakes Jr loss of a limb when a train passed over him last Sunday. Rakes supplied names of companions and described the accident with local and Union figures referenced by authorities.
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Missouri Pacific
John Rakes, Jr
Missouri Pacific Railway
Rakes
Union
Nebraska City News
Alfalfa Hay For Sale By J Van Dorn Plattsmouth
Alfalfa hay listed for sale by J Van Dorn of Plattsmouth. The ad notes quantity and pricing details though the text is partially garbled. Contact information provided for inquiry is limited to the seller’s location.
Frauen Verein Meets at Pleasant Home of Mrs Varga
The Frauen Verein of the German Presbyterian church held its monthly gathering at the pleasant home of Mrs Joseph Varga with many in attendance as weather permitted. Music provided by Misses Hattie Hoffman Flora Otto Anna Warea and Ella Sattler accompanied guests listed including Mrs Gorder Mrs Wohlfarth Mrs Hoffman Mrs Zuckweller Mrs Ed Lutz and others.
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Chris Metzger
Henry Sander
Cedar Creek
Royal Tramps
Sanders
Ferdinand Hennings
Gustave Burmeister
Philip Albert
Dorothea
Anna Sander
Louise
Helen Hennings
Alma Burmeister
Margaret
Emma Albert
Henry
Andrew
Edwin Sander
Otto Wohlfarth
Henry Soennichsen
Max
Otto
Carl Buermeister
Albert
Herman Hennings
Willie Pohlman
Frauen Verein
German Presbyterian Church
Joseph Varga
Hattie Hoffman
Flora Otto
Anna Warea
Ella Sattler
Gorder
Wohlfarth
Hoffman
Zuckweller
Ed. Lutz
J. Lutz
Ohm
Vallery
Gooding
Hiber
Svoboda
Bookmeyer
H. Donat
Bauer
Prettig
Guenther
Wurtzel
Hadraba
Morrison
Mrs. Fred Horn Critical in Beaver City Neb
News of Mrs. Fred Horn of Beaver City Neb is that she is critically ill and recovery is despaired of. Mr and Mrs Horn are long familiar residents of the county who moved four years ago to Furnas County. Relatives have gathered at Beaver City after messages announcing the critical condition.
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Datty
Fred Horn
Beaver City
Neb
Horn
Furnas County
Indy
Rivers Falling but Flood Risk Diminishes
Silver River recedes slowly with a small drop likely to rise tonight and tomorrow. Platte River also falls with little flood probability. Neither river is eroding banks more than in recent days though retreat may continue as waters drop. Investigations dispute reports of water over riprap. farmers in the bottom may have a crop this year.
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Missouri
Platte
Smoke Acorns cigar with a reputation by Ptak and Bajeck
The Acorns cigar is presented as a notable product crafted by Ptak and Bajeck, recognized for its strong reputation in the trade. The brief notes its maker and the quality associated with the brand.
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Ptak & Bajeck
Arrest of H H Huette for Selling Whiskey in Lincoln
The Lincoln arrest of H H Huette for selling a bottle of whiskey to W C Cook on June 10 was upheld for trial. At a police judge hearing Huette denied bias in venue, claiming only A J Baker could be fair. Judge Risser overruled. Evidence shows Cook and Huette exchanged a dollar for whiskey, then officers and Cook drank together before Huette’s arrest.
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the Journal
Lincoln
H. H. Huette
Huette
Risser
District Court
Justices of the Peace
University Place
A. J. Baker
Havelock
Developig
Cook
Wright
Fuerte
Capital
Lenz
Rigger
Burlington Speed Record Across Iowa to Hastings
Burlington No 1 faced landslides in Iowa delaying schedule yet engineers pushed the 97 mile run Lincoln to Hastings to two hours flat including a Fairmont stop. The run matched near fifty mile an hour speeds on nearly every mile without breaching the limit, marking a remarkable time record for 1908.
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Burlington
Burlington No. 1
Iowa
Lincoln
Western Terminal
Denver
Young
Hastings
Fairmont
State Journal
Fourth at Murray Sets July 2 Celebration Orators Named
The Murray July 2 celebration plans are complete. Governor Sheldon could not be reached after letters. Hon. D. W. Livington of Nebraska City and W. C. Rameey of this city will speak. Two county attorneys are expected to deliver strong addresses on the national day.
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Murray
Sheldon
Missiesippi
D. W. Liv. Ingeton
Nebraska City
W. C. Rameey
Hicks consults officers after Cedar Creek trip
George A. Hicks arrived this morning from Cedar Creek on the Schuyler train to discuss the thefts reported last night. He sought action from the officers on the matter.
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George A. BR. Hicks
Cedar Creek
Schuyler
Mr. Hicks
Plattsmouth’s Independent Telephone Gains Ground in County
Plattsmouth's telecommunication network expanded rapidly after the Independent company entered Cass County. The new system connected towns and farmers, offering affordable rates and broad coverage from Plattsmouth to Louisville, Murray, Cedar Creek, and beyond. Bell Company faced rate pressure and later raised home phones to $1.50, prompting many to switch.
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Plattsmouth
Cass County
Bell Company
Peole
Thi
Ines Fund
Eagle
Greenwood
Murdock
Alvo
Weeping Water Avoca
Nehawka
Union
Louisville
South Bend
Cedar Creek
Murray
Blir
Independent
South Omaha
Cornell Bluffs
Lincoln
Omaha
State Railroad Commission
Ita
Ite
District Court Adjourned Session Set To Open July 6
District Court Judge H D Travis aims to open the adjourned term in Otoe county on July 6 with jurors reporting at 9 a m Despite illness he plans to conduct trials including Henry Herald v Coates Ethel Clark v Fleishman Hugh Carroll v Jeary Otto Lanva Hall Smith McCord Townsend Co v Gering and others over about ten days to two weeks
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District Court
H. D. Travis
Otoe County
Henry Herald
William W. Coates
Ethel Clark
Jacob Fleishman
Hugh H. Carroll
Edwin Jeary
Otto F. Lan Va
Charles Hall
Smith, McCord-Townsend Co
Henry Gering
Drunken Man Detained Near Railroad Yards by Officer
A man claiming Nehawka origin wandered into M. P. yards seeking a rent and spent his cash on liquor. He slept beside a car rail when Officer McGuire arrived and stopped him before a coroner's call. Onlookers note others sit on tracks.
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Nehawka
M. P
Garde
Coroner Karatens
McGuire
Noebranka City
Nowa
Farmer Phillip Molinger Visits City for Business
Phillip Molinger, a noted Eight Mile Grove farmer in the precinct, is in the city today tending to business affairs and meetings related to agricultural and local interests.
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Phillip Molinger
Eight Mile Grove Precinct
Pest Threatens Gooseberry Crop In May Destruction
W T Smith reports a pest attacking gooseberry bushes, a worm resembling an army worm but shorter, stripping fruit then leaves. It began by cutting berries which dropped and were eaten, then defoliating the plants. From an expected three to four bushels, only about a half bushel was saved, and the pest’s identity is unclear.
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W. T. Smith
Aldrich and Republican unity amid tariff debates
The Lincoln State Journal argues that Aldrich tariffs betray Republican principles and threaten party unity. It contrasts Aldrich with McKinley and Blaine, warning insurgent senators that pushing such a program risks defeat in the next general election and endangers the party's future.
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Aldrich
McKinley
Nalther
James
Blaine
Lincoln State Journal
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ST. John’s School
Parmele Theater
Sleters
H. J. Oltroegge
J. €. van Dorn
Silver
Plattsmouth Telephone Co
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