Brutal assault on traveling man near Missouri Pacific tracks
Otto Sikes, a rail rider bound for Omaha, was attacked along the Missouri Pacific tracks near the passenger station by a Negro tramp. He suffered deep head wounds and throat injuries, was searched and robbed, then taken to the county jail as Sheriff Quinton pursued the assailant. The victim, a veteran, described the brutal fading memory of the event while authorities sought the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Otto Sikes
Omaha
Auburn
Sikes
Burlington
Barclay
Platte River
Quinton
E. D. Cummins
Albert Watkins Studies Nebraska Capital History
Albert Watkins of the Nebraska State Historical Society visited the city gathering data on Nebraska territorial history. He aims to confirm 1857 capital location debates with Cass county figures E A Donelan T M Marquette and Lawson Sheldon, noting Florence and Neo polis schemes prior to Omaha remaining capital at statehood. He departed for Omaha to attend a State Historical Society banquet at the Fontenelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dal Albert Watkins
Nebraska State Historical Society
Nebraska
Journal
Watkins
Cass County
E. A. Donelan
T. M. Marquette
Lawson Sheldon
William A. Richardson
Illinois
Omaha
Isaac Wiles
Wiles
Minatare
Neb
Mr. Watkins
the Fontenelle
the State Historical Society
Uncle Billy Buster Enjoying Visit in Rockport Missouri
W. M. Buster, pioneer resident near Elmwood and Civil War enlistee in the southern army, now visiting Rockport Missouri. He reports a fine time and says he is on the warpath. He lives in Ashland now and travels to see old scenes and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
W. M. Buster
Elmwood
Rockport
Missouri
Mr. Buster
Ashland
Final Citizenship Papers Filed by Weeping Water Residents
In district court clerk records Christian Jensen and Jens Christiansen, both former Danish citizens and Weeping Water residents, filed for final citizenship. Ac A Skanks and Jens Peter Jensen, natives of Denmark and Weeping Water residents, declared intention to become U S citizens and renounce foreign allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Christian Jensen
Jens Christiansen
Kingdom of Denmark
Weeping Water
Ac. A. Skanks
Denmark
Jens Peter Jensen
United States of America
Interesting Matter to Foreign Citizens
Friday's Daily notes Cass county aliens with declarations of intention must apply for final citizenship within seven years or lose rights. About fifteen declarations are now worthless, with roughly fifty nine more at risk. Citizens may contact James Robertson at Plattsmouth court for free guidance. filing final citizenship costs four dollars. The Bureau of Naturalization conducts proceedings nationwide under the Department of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naturalization
J. M. Garnett
Plattsmouth
United States
Cass County
James Robertson
District Court
Bureau of Naturalization
Department of Labor
Nebraska
St. Louis
Missouri
Custom House
Complete extension of water mains in west part
The west city section from Fifteenth and Oak streets west along the roadway has completed a 500 foot water main extension. It will be ready in a few days to serve residents in case of fire, addressing years of inadequate protection. The city will continue extending mains as finances permit, adding fire hydrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth
Oak Streets
Banquet Planned for 1917 Nebraska Jubilee
Father Shine traveled from Friday's Mayily to Omaha via Missouri Pacific to attend a banquet at the Fontenelle hotel hosted by Hon. John L. Webster. The event honored the committee for Nebraska's 1917 jubilee celebrating statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Shine
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
John L.webster
Fontenelle
Nebraska
Col J H Thrasher Returns To Town After Illness
Col J H Thrasher is able to be about town again after a siege of rheumatism that settled in his left knee. He had been laid up for a week and needed a canoe to move, but today he is feeling much better and out without aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J. H. Thrasher
Old Settlers Reunion Set for Union August 13–14
The twenty seventh annual Old Settlers reunion for Cass and Otoe counties will be held in Union on Friday and Saturday August 13 and 14. Residents from miles around will attend a two day gathering to recall old times and honor those who built the county with G W Cheney president Louis Anderson secretary and Jack Patterson treasurer in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Cass
Otoe
G. W. Cheney
Louis Anderson
Jack Patterson
Plattsmouth Ladies Entertain Guests In Honor
Last evening a delightful dance was given at Coates hall by Misses Helen Gass Edith Dovey Lil lian Dwyer Lillian MBajeck Janette Patterson and Miss Rosecrans in honor of Catherine Wilcox Hilda Eigenbrodt Meta Eigenbrodt Gertrude Draper Marion Tyler and Frances Howell. The twenty nineteen couples danced to the Holly orchestra until midnight. This event was one of the rarest enjoyments by the younger social set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates’ Hall
Helen Gass
Edith Dovey
Lillian Dwyer
Lillian Mbajeck
Janette Patterson
Miss Rosecrans
Catherine Wilcox
Omaha
Hilda and
Meta Eigenbrodt
Lincoln
Gertrude Draper
Iowa City
Marion Tyler
Frances Howell
Holly
Fourth of July Celebration at Paradise Park
Sunday July 4 Paradise Park north of the city hosts a Koukal Brothers led Fourth of July celebration with a large dance platform and Plattsmouth orchestra. Cool drinks available, evening fireworks, and park transport from Propst garage at 15 cents per person or 25 cents per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Park
Koukal Brothers
Plattsmouth
Propst
Couple from Farm West of City Delights Merchant Trade
George Kaffenberger and his wife visited the city from their farm home on Saturday spending several hours looking after trading with local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kaffenberger
Death of Mrs Henry Hirz Jr shocks county community
The community mourns the death of Mrs Henry Hirz Jr at 1 30 this morning after a brief illness following surgery. She leaves a husband, two young daughters aged 5 and 2, her parents Mr and Mrs Meisinger, four brothers John R George J Henry G and Fred W Meisinger and a sister Mrs George Krueger, all in the county. The family home on the Eight Mile Grove farm is rendered desolate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Henry Hirz, Jr
Hirz
George Meisinger
Omaha
John R. Meisinger
George J. Meisinger
Henry G. Meisinger
Fred W. Meisinger
George Krueger
Miss Lillian Dwyer Hosts Young Ladies at Home
Miss Lillian Dwyer entertained a group of young ladies at her Lincoln area home on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Meta and Melia Edgenbreidt and Marion Tyler of Lincoln, Catherine Wilcox of Omaha, and Edith Dovey along with several other attendees. The event featured games and drinks and a dining room decorated with crimson Rambler roses and white daisies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Dwyer
Meta
Melia Edgenbreidt
Marion Tyler
Lincoln
Catherine Wilcox
Omaha
Dwyer
Edith Dovey
Janette Patterson
Nora Rosencrans
Emma Cummins
Lillian Bajeck
Elizabeth Beeson
Grace Beeson
Ribbin Richardson
Phone Richardson
Helen Gass
Two Seated Survey Good as New at Bargain
A two seated survey item is described as good as new and offered at bargain prices. The listing lists T. H. Pollock as contact with a date tag of 6 28 2td ltw.
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T. H. Pollock
Funeral services announced at St. Pauls Church for Mrs Hirz
The funeral for Mrs. Henry Hirz will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 30. Members are asked to bring hymn books as part of the German custom and the congregation will sing several hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hirz
Havelock machine shops defeat Athletics in 8 to 0 romp
On Saturday afternoon the Havelock visitors overwhelmed the Athletics by eight to nothing. Long pitched well for the Athletics but poor support allowed six runs in the eighth inning. Pickard, Walters, and Brew starred for the visitors, a well behaved squad from Lincoln suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
Lincoln
Long
Athletics
Pickard
Walters
Brew
Mrs Howard Young’s Operation Highly Successful
Last evening Mrs. Howard M. Young was taken by automobile to Omaha for rupture surgery performed last night. The operation was apparently very successful and she was resting easily with indications of a speedy recovery. Mr Young traveled to Omaha to be with her at St. Joseph’s hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard M. Young
Omaha
Young
St. Joseph's Hospital
Man assaulted near depot allowed to depart for Omaha
Otto Sikes, beaten by a man described as a negro near the Missouri Pacific depot, was allowed to board the 7 45 train to Omaha to seek aid from friends. No further trace of the assailant was found as the injured man, weak from the ordeal, chose to go with his friends, with a promise to return if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sikes
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
Business visit by Ben Beckman noted by locals
Ben Beckman, a prominent southern city figure and esteemed gentleman, spent Saturday in town for a brief visit to handle affairs and call on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Beckman
Cream Shipping Notice by E G DOVEY & SON
Farmers may leave cream at the store for delivery to the depot and return of empty cans without extra charge. E G DOVEY & SON organizes the service.
First Saturday Afternoon Entertainment Draws Crowd in Plattsmouth
The Commercial club and citizens of Plattsmouth hosted a successful Saturday afternoon event drawing several hundred visitors from nearby counties. Burlington band concerts, slack wire artist Ben Hankinson, and a well used ladies' rest room boosted attendance and set plans for next week's program including a possible balloon ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Plattsmouth
Burlington
Sixth
Main Streets
Fourth and Main
Band Boys
Ed H. Schulhof
Ben Hankinson
Main Street
Walt
Riley Block
Every Town Gets the Big Shows but Playstown Misses Out
The article notes circuses sidestepping Playstown this summer while nearby towns host Hagenbeck Wallace and other circuses. Grounds and sandy wet roads hindered setup at the old O Neill place south of the shops, suggesting a suitable tract east of the Burlington depot for usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
O'Neill Place
Burlington Depot
Merchant Visit Highlights P A Horn's City Stop
P A Horn visited the city on Saturday for a few hours to handle business with local merchants. He was seen meeting with shopkeepers and discussing local trade and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Horn
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Atlanta
Georgia
Philipines
Albert Watkins
Historical Society
Billy Buster
Rockport, Missouri
OLD Settlers
Henry Hirz JR
St. Paul's Church
Howard Young
E. G. Dovey & Son
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