Old Time Resident Recalls Mormon Trek to Plattsmouth
A Plattsmouth pioneer recounts the 1857 journey of the White family from England to Utah and their overland trek with Mormon emigrants. They faced Indian threats at Fort Laramie, Brigham Young’s leadership, and dangers on echo canyon as they crossed plains to settle in Plattsmouth. The family arrived June 17 1857 after stopping at Four Mile Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. White
Plattsmouth
Frank S&s. White
England
New World
Plains
Mountains of
America
United States
St. Joseph
Missouri
Atchison, Kansas
Utah
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
Fort Bridger
Mr. White
Bridger
Salt Lake Valley
Brigham Young
Echo Cunyron
O¢den
Creat Valley
Salt Lake
Perll
Salt Lake City
Echo Canyon
White
Bear River Canyon
Green River
Colorado
Platte River
Julesburg
Platte
Salt Creek
Ashland
Missouri River
Four Mile Creek
Isaac Wiles
Gospel Hill
First
Second Streets
Burlington Station
Walter White
Alfred W
Frank E
Arthur
Rose
W. V. Leonard
West
Booze cases taken up in district court here
The Dark County district court opened a second round of liquor prosecutions. LeRoy Covert pleaded guilty to possession of liquor and a still, receiving a $500 fine, costs, and 30 days in jail. the still was destroyed. Virgel Delezene pleaded not guilty, bond set at $1,900, jailed until bond posted or case heard at the November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J. A. Capwell
Virgel Delezene
Louiseville
LeRoy Covert
Bearley
Delezene
Entertains for Guest at Vine Street Home
Mrs. Fred G. Egenberger hosted an evening of bridge for friends in honor of Mrs. Mathilda Costello of Lincoln a short visit. Three tables played with prizes for top players Mrs. Costello Mrs. Frank M. Bester and Miss Margaret Hallahan. Refreshments followed served by the hostess and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Egenberger
Vine Street
Mathilda Costello
Lincoln
Egenberger
Costello
Frank M. Bester
Margaret Hallahan
Mary Agnes
Elizabeth Costello
Entertain for Friends by Mia and Barbara Gering
Misses Mia and Barbara Gering concluded a two week run of social events with a breakfast at North Sixth Street and a Mah Jong tea yesterday. Twelve guests attended each gathering among corn flower and garden rose decorations, creating a warm informal atmosphere and hospitable scene at the Gering home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Barbara Gering
North Sixth Street
Gering
Defendants Win Stall Suit To Collect Donation
In Omaha district court Judge Troup presided as C Lawrence Stull sued William Rummel John F Wehlerbein Ralph J Haynie Dr O Sandin and Joe Johnson over a 1918 American Red Cross donation claimed under duress. Defendants argued Stull paid voluntarily with checks. jury returned a sealed verdict favorable to the defendants.
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Omaha
Troup
Cass County
C. Lawrence Stull
William Rummel
John F. Wehlerbein
Ralph J. Haynie
Dr. O. Sandin
Joe Johnson
Stull
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Plattsmouth
The
Johnson
Messrs. Robertson
Stryker
Plattsmouth Man D. H. H. Phebus Promoted at Rail Line
Old time friends celebrate D H H Phebus promotion to chief clerk to the general store keeper of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad with headquarters in Milwaukee. He came from Burlington and previously served as store keeper at Mobridge South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. HH. Phebus
Plattsmouth
Phebus
Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Arrival of Little Daughter
Announcement of the birth of a seven pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Ben Wiles at their Council Bluffs home. Both mother and baby are reported doing well and the event brings happiness to the family. Mrs Wiles is a daughter of L W Nelson of Council Bluffs.
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Ben Wiles
Council Biuffl
Wiles
L. W. Nelson
Illness Recovery in Council Bluffs Family
Mrs. Herman Fields from Council Bluffs Iowa is staying for a eighth week at her sister Mrs. Herman Gartleman and her mother Mrs. L. Kinnamon. Gartleman has pneumonia fever and is weak but able to go downtown by carriage. Fields will stay while the sister and mother continue to recover and receive care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Fields
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Herman Gartleman
L. Kinnamon
Phoney Checks Target Plattsmouth Citizens
From Thursday's Daily reports a wave of phony checks issued from Omaha has reached Plattsmouth. Citizens and businesspeople unknowingly cashing the forgeries at Omaha stores triggered cross city investigations. Authorities in Omaha pursue those behind the fake paper for substantial penalties.
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Plattsmouth
Omaha
Pilattsmouth
California visitors enjoy refreshing rains during stay
Mrs. A. C. Tulene and her son Roy of Orange California arrived to visit old friends and stay with sister Mrs. Frank Cheval. They noted the dry spell in California and praised the welcoming rains here while speaking of Mr. Tulene’s carpentry and their orange orchard business.
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A. C. Tulene
Roy
Orange
California
Tulene
Frank Cheval
Glass of 1910 class holds pleasant reunion
The Plattsmouth high school class of 1910 held a reunion at the D C Morgan home on North Sixth street hosted by Mrs G R South and Miss Gertrude Morgan. Attendees included Mesdames Rishel Barkus Romen White Dovey Wiles Seybolt Peterson Snyder Villa Gapen and the hostesses.
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Plattsmouth High School
D. C. Morgan
North Sixth Street
G. R. South
Gertrude Morgan
Villa Gapen
Palisade
Nebraska
Harlan, Iowe
Mesdames James Rishel
Frank Barkus
Edward Romen
Harry White
George C. Dovey
Guy Wiles
Murray
Will Seybolt
Mary Peterson
Anna Snyder
Miss Morgan
Mrs. South
Greenwood De Sires To Have Road Graveled
A Greenwood meeting with about 100 attendees discussed funding to gravel a Cass county road segment. The project has 19000 dollars in sight but needs more. plans include adding two inches now or seeking 8000 dollars more from township votes. Delegations will press Cass county officials in Plattsmouth to start work soon.
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Cass County
Greenwood
C. H. Roper
Roy Cochran
Messrs. Gorder
Farley
W Harris
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
C. N. Walton
Mil. Mean
L. G. Yochum
C. H. Panzer
Oscar Reece
Plattsmouth
Ashland Gazette
Death of Little One at Babbitt Home
The death of a young child occurred last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Babbitt in the city’s south part after two days of illness. The family receives heartfelt sympathy from friends across the city during this time of grief.
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Angel of Death
Byron Babbitt
Lfe
Pasture For Rent On Good Bottom Land
Rural property ad offering pasture for rent with good bottom land and favorable terms. Contact Mrs Irene Bengen at telephone 1931 Murray with weekly calls via switchboard for arrangements.
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Irene Bengen
Murray
Bates Book and Stationery Store Cigar Demand Draws Line
Patrons at the Bates Book and Stationery store report a large line when desiring a cigar or cigarette. The shop offers a broad selection and serves customers amid steady demand for tobacco products.
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Bates Book and Stationery Store
Must Register Narcotic Dealers Under 1924 Tax Law
The Collector of International Revenue for Nebraska warns all narcotic drug dealers to register and pay tax for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1924. Registration and tax payment must be completed by July 1 to avoid delinquency. Noncompliance carries a fine up to 2000 dollars or imprisonment up to five years, or both.
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District of
Nebraska
Cass County Christian Church Association Meet at Elmwood
The Cass County Christian Church Association plans its annual gathering at Elmwood with Plattsmouth sending a large delegation. Morning program includes Bible school address devotional service and sermons. afternoon sessions cover youth work citizenship evangelism and business. Evening services feature a Christian Endeavor meeting and a fellowship address by L. C. Oberleis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Bible School
Brother Hay
Cyrus Livingston
Brother Goings
Brother Bradley
Sir
Robb
Christian Endeavor Meeting
L. C. Oberleis
German Cousin Peter Kaufmann Unable to Come
Mrs. A H Weckbach reports a letter from her second cousin Peter Kaufmann in Baden Germany. He explains the German quota is filled and he cannot travel to the United States under the new assignment.
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A. H. Weckbach
Peter Kaufmann
Baden
Germany
United States
Girls left stranded after joy ride at Platte River bridge in Omaha
Sheriff E P Stewart collected three teenage girls from South Omaha after a country ride with Emmett Long and John Kerwin ended at the Platte River bridge. The youths abandoned the women near the bridge. the girls were cared for by County Attorney J A Capwell and were returned to Omaha. Names cited: Pauline Swatted, Eleanor Leuderback, and Bessie Lane, all teens. The incident highlights recurring juvenile joyride cases in the area.
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Paris
E. P. Stewart
Platte River
Omaha
J. A. Capwell
Pauline
U Street
Eleanor Leuderback
Bessie Lane
S Street
Lauderback
Emmett Long
John Kerwin
Platte River Bridge
Burns患者 Lucile Carroll shows cautious recovery at Lamar
Lucile Carroll wife of wrestler Ewin J. Carroll travels with a circus and lies recovering from burns after an explosion at the camp store. E B Smalley of Lincoln is at her bedside as H H Carroll her father passed on. Doctors report a fifty fifty chance of recovery with some hope as of Thursday according to Ellmwood Leader Echo.
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Lucile Carroll
Lamar
Ewin J. Caroll
E. B. Smalley
Lincoln
H. H. Carroll
Luncheon Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Sears S Davis
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Sears S Davis entertained a small group at a bridge luncheon at her north city home. Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon arranged by the hostess for their pleasure and companionship.
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Sears S. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. White
Eastern Star
Home
Masonic Temple
Home Chapter
Marion Maury
Gladys Hell
E. H. Wescott
James T. Begley
Allen J. Beeson
D. C. Morgan Home
Little One
Cass County Christian Church Association
Elmwood
South Omaha
Bridge
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
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