Visitors and locals share business and family news in Weeping Water
Weeping Water residents and guests travel to Lincoln and Omaha for business, medical, and social visits. Notable items include Baker and Brann visiting for matters, Mrs. Van Every recovering, multiple family gatherings, and a new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. van Every
Omaha
W. H. Tuck
A. E. Stock
Wally C. Johnson
Bill
Lincoln
Rachel Noyes
Louisville
Elvin Hunter
Fort Collins
Colorado
Noyes
Joan Carter
J. W. Howser
Oscar C. Hinds
Herman Phillips
M. L. Williams
Handy
Wm. Patterson
Murray
A. J. Patterson
David Patterson
Otto Moritz
Weeping Water
Maytag
Plattsmouth
G. R. Binger
Cc. H. Harris
Earl Towle
Bridge Afternoon at Auditorium Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary
An afternoon bridge event at the Auditorium sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary attracted participants and offered an enjoyable social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Second Bargain Day Attracts New Shoppers In Weeping Water
Last Saturday marked the second bargain day by Weeping Water merchants attracting many first time shoppers. Business rose for all merchants with one dealer selling a ton of sugar in an hour, showing the impact of good prices and advertising on trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton L. Grubbs
Cass County
Walls of
Jerusalem
Weeping Water
Twine and Repairs Center at Alvo Hardware and Implement Co
The Alvo Hardware and Implement Co offers twine and repair services with the region’s largest stock outside Lincoln and Omaha. The Weeping Water Congregational church youth group returns from a Crete camp outing pleased with the week’s program and thanks the church members for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo Hardware and Implement Co
Lincoln
Omaha
Crete
Young Peoples Club
Congregational Church of
Weeping Water
Miss Margaret Meier Hosts Weeping Water Shower
Last winter Miss Margaret Meier wed and now lives in St. Joseph Missouri. She visited Weeping Water where friends staged a miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs. Margaret Sandley at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burch. Misses Wilmam Burch and Bettie W Woolcott sponsored the event. Guests enjoyed the warm gathering and wished the bride a long happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Olive, Jr
Ben Olive
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Edgar Cole
Greenwood
Floyd M. Cole
Weeping Water
W. G. Kieck
Carl Kunsmann
Plattsmouth
Kieck
Kunsmann
Anna Hart
Mesdames S
Ray Smith
George Olive
Irl Markland
Nehawka
Margaret Meier
St. Joseph
Margaret Sandley
Fred Burch
Wilmam Burch
Bettie W. Woolcott
Gruesome Find At Weeping Wa ter Horseshow Courts
While building new horseshoe courts in Weeping Water residents found a tombstone reading Sara Harmon daughter of M Harmon died January 14 1872 aged 22 years 5 months and 14 days. After digging locals concluded no body was buried there and the stone was left by someone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Ahé
Sara Harmon
M. Harmon
Eight Deaths Blamed on Severe Storms Hit Midwest
The report lists eight fatalities from storms across Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with tornadoes floods and hail. Names include Harve Stuck Glenn Burton Edward Huces Arthur Johnson Harold Pack Milo Ball Clyde Eubank and Glen Burton. Damaged areas span Versailles Kingsville Hutchinson Wichita Emporia and more as storms disrupted farms and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Wichita
Independence
Newton
S. D. Flora
Marins Des Cygne
Ottawa
Emporia
Johnson County
Warrensburg
Kingsville
Versailles
Harve Stuck
Lake of the Ozarks
Glenn Burton
Hutchinson
Kas
Edward E. Huces
Arthur Johnson
Arkansas City
Harold Pack
Guthrie
Okla
Milo F. Ball
Clyde Eubank
Harrisonville
Glen Burton
State Journal
Truck Tire Ignites Near Meier Drug Store
Raymond truckman Silverthread was tending a tire on the payment near the north end of J. J. Meier’s drug store when heat and brake action caused a slight slip and a small spark. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon as the truck stood stationary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverthread
Raymond
J. J. Meier
Hot Day Sparks Bold Town Fire Incident
Fire grew large when discovered by office workers who carried water to the blaze. The wheel, tire, and rim were removed. the tire was dragged to the creek and soaked before flames died. Onlookers noted the heat but realized the town faced a very hot time.
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Old Town
Norris urges modification of prohibition plan in Senate
Washington reports Senator Norris of Nebraska says prohibition is unsatisfactory and favors a modified or compromise approach. He rejects outright repeal but considers beer and light wines and notes possible state liquor dispensaries with strict rules, or Wickersham commission ideas, as potential solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Norris
Nebreaseka
Senate
Smith
Anderson
Wickersham Commission
Hay Stacker for Sale in Mynard
Classified notice lists a hay stacker for sale by Mrs. H. F. Gansemer of Mynard. Includes contact and item designation 120-3aw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Gansemer
Mynard
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. D. Baker
David Brann
Manley
Herbert Cappen
Ida Cappen
Donna Lee Baker
Hiawatha
Shop of Personal Service
Toggery
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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