Smallpox Quarantine Mentioned In Weeping Water Area
The Weeping Water Republican reports Dr. W. H. Wilson state physician visited homes near Weeping Water and confirmed smallpox cases. He urged thorough vaccination to reduce outbreaks, with local physicians Brendel and Welch corroborating a quarantine now in effect. The piece notes the paper’s non medical stance and supports quarantine.
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Weeping Water Republican
Dre. W. H. Wilson
Lincoln
F. J. Davis
S. A. Jackman
Wilson Saylor
Town
Dr. Wilson
Murray
Welch
Httl
Brendel
J. F. Brendel
B. F. Brendel
Powder Burn Injuries From Small Cannon Incident
Ernest Neumann and Henry Ofe of Wintersteen Hill suffered severe facial powder burns when a loaded small cannon discharged prematurely. The fuse was too short, the blast occurred close to them, and Ofe also suffered eye irritation from a powder grain. Both boys had previously used the cannon without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Neumann
Henry Ofe
Wintersteen Hill
Young Ofe
Clarksburg Parents Leave After Daughter's Death
Charles Cheuberont and wife of Clarksburg West Virginia depart this afternoon for home after visiting their grandchildren and being guests at the M. E. Manspeaker home following the death of their daughter Mrs Undine Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cheuberont
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Undine Green
M. E. Manspeaker
Snowfall Supposedly Occurred in June in Nebraska
Friday's report quotes W. D. Messer Smith describing a light snowfall at 5 a m yesterday morning before a rainstorm. Posy noticed whiteness around 4 a m and, upon inspection, found real snow on the ground, a rare event for June in Nebraska that the rain soon erased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Messersmith
Nebraska
Paving plan for alley south of Main street revisited
The city again considers paving the alley south of Main street to Sixth street, targeting the worst sections from Third to Sixth. Residents complain of mud, sinkholes, and impassable conditions in rainy weather, arguing paving will improve property values and operations for nearby businesses.
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Main Street
Third Street
Sixth Street
The Price of Paint Steadily Advancing
The article notes a steady rise in paint prices due to the European war. Pig lead costs have jumped $66 per ton since January 28, boosting paint costs and delaying output as German dye-stuff supplies shrink amidst the conflict.
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Germany
Passing of One of the Pioneer Railroaders
Andrew B. Pirie longtime Burlington master mechanic died at his Atchison home at 67. He helped develop the Plattsmouth Wymore and Havelock shops and later served in Atchison. Widowed, he leaves a child who died in Plattsmouth. His body will be brought to Oak Hill cemetery.
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Atchison
Kansas
Andrew B. Pirie
West
Burlington Railroad
Plattsmouth
Red Cloud
Wymore
Havelock
Pirie
Burlington
Paine
Cook Family Reunion Near Alvo Draws Ninety Attendees
The Cook family reunion was held June 13 1915 at G P Cook's home one and a half miles east of Alvo. About ninety relatives attended a lawn feast with a long table of abundant food. Attendees included C E Cook W D Wheeler L Wiles Peter Campbell J W Holmes H A Daly F E Vallery Violet Keefer G P Cook and many others. Elmwood Leader Echo reports the event.
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G. P. Cook
Alvo
C.E. Cook
W. D. Wheeler
W. A. Wheeler
Cc. L. Wiles
Peter Campbell
J. W. Holmes
H. A. Daly
F. E. Vallery
Violet
Plattsmouth
Joe Cook
W. T. Vallery
Tom Tilson
Murray
O. Cole
S. W. Cole
C. R. Cole
E. V. Cole
Lois
Mynard
Pearl Keefer
Frank Cook
Alice
Perry Cook
Bina Kitzel
Bert
Oscar Kitzel
Kendall
E. M. Stone
la Verne
Wm. Kitzel
Elbert Taylor
Alvin Cashner
Petition seeks appointment of administrator for Pittman estate
A county court petition asks for the appointment of James W. Magney as administrator of Andrew Pittman deceased near Nehawka. The filing by Hattie Pittman Sutphin names heirs Lora S. Pittman of Avoca and Charles W. Pittman of Medford Oklahoma. The deceased was a prominent local resident leaving a large estate.
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Andrew Pittman
Near
Nehawka
James W. Magney
Hattie Pittman Sutphin
Nenawka
Lora S. Pittman
Avoca
Charles W. Pittman
Medford
Western Nebraska hit by intense rainfall and flood damage
Heavy rains swept Nebraska with seven inches in two hours in the west. High winds ruined wheat along the Sioux City line and the Republican Valley overflow flooded the region. Burlington rerouted trains via Union Pacific, delaying No. 2 to 8:30 this morning as a second section of No. 10.
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Nebraska
Sioux City
Burlington
Republican
Union Pacific
Omaha
Last Sad Tribute To The Late Sarah Catherine Morgan
Funeral services for Sarah Catherine Morgan were held at 2 p m at her Pear Street home. Rev F M Druliner officiated and recalled her community worth. Duets by Mesdames E H Wescott and Mae Morgan accompanied hymns. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery beside her husband, who died twenty years earlier, with nephew Charles Morgan arriving from Little Rock.
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Sarah Catherine Morgan
Pear Street
F. M. Druliner
Methodist Church
E. H. Wescott
Mae Morgan
Little Rock
Arkansas
Oak Hill
Mrs. Morgan
Steps on Spike During Garage Build Incident
George Brooks stepped on a spike while working on the new garage building by R. L. Propst. He will take a layoff for be caused by the accident, something he has not done since construction began. No serious results are expected.
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George Brooks
R. L. Propst
Brooks
Preference for Plattsmouth Made Goods Urged Citywide
An editorial urges residents to favor locally produced items from Plattsmouth. It highlights local cigars, flour, brooms, shirts by M. E. Smith, concrete products, ice, bread, and notes Olson Photo Co. as a major national institution with a wide reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
M. E. Smith
Olson Photo Co
Maine
Philippines
Florida
Alaska
A Fine Picture at the Gem Theater Last Evening
Audiences braved bad weather to attend the Gem theater and view The Cup of Life featuring Bessie Barriscale as Helen Fiske. The drama, praised for its settings and strong company, contrasted cafe society with simple home life and offered a vivid life lesson. Next, The Absentee starring Robert Edson will play Thursday evening.
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Gem Theater
Bessie Barriscale
Helen Fiske
Robert Edson
Forest Rose Flour Sold by All Dealers
The notice urges using a sack of Forest Rose flour the next time baking needs arise. It states the product is sold by all dealers.
Parents of Mrs Green Attend Funeral in Clarksburg
Charles Cheuberont and wife from Clarksburg West Virginia arrived by train to aid Mrs Adine Green at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Gardner eight miles west of town. Mrs Green died Thursday morning before the parents reached her. The remains are expected to be interred here and the children will be taken to the grandparents for upbringing.
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Satyranay
Tattry
Charles Cheuberont
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Adine Green
Fred Gardner
Ruth Moffett Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday Party
Miss Ruth Moffett marked her thirteenth birthday with a schoolmate party at the West Granite street home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moffett. About thirty children enjoyed games and a birthday luncheon after a peanut hunt won by Clyde Claus with an Indian doll prize and a booby prize for Earl Mason.
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Robert Moffett
West Granite Street
Ruth
Carl
Clyde Claus
Earl Mason
Francis Roman
Alice Pollock
Norris Cummins
Theodore Parsons
Fae Cobb
Janet Bajeck
Pauline Bajeck
Nellie Cowles
Former Plattsmouth Girl Wins City Essay Prize
Miss LaVaughn Lehnoff of 3419 Hawthorne avenue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lehnhoff, wins the eighth grade gold medal for the best essay on Alcoholism in the Franklin school supplementary work. The World Herald notes her achievement as first prize among city eighth graders. medals were awarded today.
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The
World Herald
la Vaughn Lehnhoff
George B. Lehnhoff
F. D. Lehnhoff
Metropolis
LaVaughn Lehnoff
Hawthorne Avenue
Franklin School
Kylene
Omaha Bachelor’s Club Enjoys Sunday Picnic
The Bachelors’ Club of Omaha held a lively picnic at T. J. Sokol hall and park with about 500 attendees. Music by Bohemian brass band and Holly orchestra filled the day as dancers enjoyed performances and a Bohemian play titled Pomluva, despite rain and a missing member later found.
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Bachelors’ Club of
Omaha
T. J. Sokol Hall
Metropolis
No. 24
Sokol Park
Holly
Bachelors’ Club
Dub
Sokels
Bachelors’ Club Dramatic Association
Jesse Elliott Recovering From Severe Leg Injury
Jesse Elliott, injured days ago at a farm west of the city, remains at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha. Doctors report the broken leg is progressing nicely but may require surgery due to a badly shattered and splintered bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Elliott
St. Joseph's Hospital
Omaha
Forest Rose Flour Guarantee Ad
An old style advertisement touts Forest Rose Flour with a promise that every sack is guaranteed and invites readers to try a sack today. The brief promo emphasizes quality and consumer trust in the product. The message targets general shoppers likely in a local market.
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Forest Rose
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Gering & Co
Burling
Ton
COOK
Spike
Ruth Moffett
Bachelor’s Club
T. J. Sokol Park
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