An drew Dill to Celebrate Eighty Third Birthday
From Saturday's Daily the elderly farmer An drew Dill turns eighty three tomorrow in Murray Nebraska. Born June 29 1830 in Jackson County Ohio he lived in Illinois and Iowa before settling near Murray and retiring in 1892. He married Susan Franklin in 1867 and four children survive Ben Dill Mary Allis Hattie J Davis and Riley DVL of Thurston County Nebraska. The Journal offers congratulations on the occasion.
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Andrew
Dill
Jackson County
Ohio
Illinois
Pacific Junction
Iowa
Gass County
Murray
Susan Franklin
Ben Dill
Neb
Mary Allis
Lyons
Hattie J. Davis
Hugo
Cole
Riley €. Dvl
Thurston County
Nebraska
Professor Brooks Heads East for Columbia Summer Studies
Superintendent W. G. Brooks departed for New York City to attend a summer school at Columbia University. He will pursue a master’s degree in school work, accompanied by his wife and mother, with a brief stay at Lake Chautauqua before his studies begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Brooks
New York City
Columbia University
Brooks
L. H. Brooks
Guthrie
Oklahoma
W. M. Brooks
Nelson, Neb
Lake Chautauqua
New York
Univale
Estate settlement and administration petition in Liberty district
A petition in Liberty precinct asks for Bert Everett to be appointed administrator of the Mary Everett estate. The forty acre farm lies east of Union village. Earlier this morning the Charles Swan estate settlement concluded, a large case worth about $64,000, with heirs T. W. Swan, W. G. James, Fred Clark and Mrs. Mary E. Davis present.
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Mary Everett
Liberty Precinal
Bert Everett
Union
Charles Swan
Liberty Precinct
T. W. Swan
W. G. James
Fred Clark
Mary FE. Davis
Harvest Hands Seek Work in Town
In a town street scene yesterday a farmer offered a harvest job for $3 a day after the town man asked for higher pay. The man declined, saying he would not work for less than $3, and walked away. A bystander quipped about the farmer’s wife doing washing. Shane!
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T. m
Shane
New Concrete Block Office Building for Baylor & Co on Lower Main
The firm of Baylor & Co plans a 24 by 32 foot concrete block office on Lower Main near the Burlington freight house. The new eastward move will provide a larger, more convenient space with a five ton scale, distinguishing the firm as a modernizing influence in a district needing renewal.
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Main Street
W. Baylor & Co
Burlington Freight House
Baylor
Plattsmouth Population Given At 5256 By Directory
W. A. Howard released Plattsmouth's city directory after a house to house canvass showing a current population of 5256, up from about 4000 in the last census. The tally reflects thorough work and supports claims of steady city growth despite federal census doubts.
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Howard
Farm for Sale Watch for Buyer Interest
Farm for sale prompts potential buyers to contact W. R. Bryan the county assessor for details and viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bryan
Marriage of George H Foster and Nellie Davidson
Former Plattsmouth boy George H Foster wed Nellie B Davidson on June 25 at the Hoscher home in La Platte Nebraska. Rev PD L Donkleberger officiated with a flower scented ceremony and a dinner for close relatives followed by gifts including a family bible. The couple departed for a Kansas City home.
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George H. Foster
Plattsmouth
Nellie B. Davidson
Charles Hoscher
la Platte
Neb
PD. L. Donkleberger
Christian Church
John Hoscher
Seymore
Katie McKenzie
Bellevue
C. M. Foster
Agnes Foster
Omaha
Kansas City
Revival draws large crowd at tent near courthouse
A large audience attended the revival at the north of the courthouse tent led by evangelist Mr Smith. He spoke on Spiritual Blindness citing the conversion of McClure from drink to a steady life and warned against modern unbelief and judging Christianity by imperfect members.
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Court House
Smith
Jesus
Win McClure
McClure
Elegant showing for good crops in Colorado
The Journal reports an exhibition of fine corm and rye specimens received by BP. F. Goos from Claus Jess’s farm near Hugo Colorado. Jess's rye and corn sizes impress, with Soennichsen also inspecting nearby fields and praising the crop prospects as among the best seen.
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BP. F. Goos
Claus Jess
Hugo
Colorado
Mr. Soennichsen
Bridge demolition ends with near tragedy for workers
George Tate and Nick Opp were tearing out an old bridge when a stringer fell, pinning Tate. Opp freed him with a crowbar, and though the chest was squeezed and officers noted no broken bones, Tate is expected to return to work in a few days.
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George Tate
Nick Opp
George
Mr. Opp
Nehawka News
Fine Electric Piano Adorns City Theater
This morning the Grand theater received a new electric piano praised as the finest instrument of its kind in the city. It includes attachments for violin flute and mandoline and can perform as a full orchestra. Owner Mr Shlaes paid 1950 for the piano, enhancing the theater and lending a metropolitan feel to the city.
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Grand Theater
Shlaes
Lincoln man James Rivell checks Burlington station progress
James Rivell of Lincoln visited this afternoon to oversee progress on the construction of the new Burlington station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rivell
Lincoln
Burlington Station
Evening Revival Draws Big Crowd at Tent Meeting
After a scorching day the cool evening drew many worshippers to the tent for services. Mrs. B. H. Wescolt sang solo with organ accompaniment, a quartet featuring evangelists and Don York delighted the crowd, and Walter Klingler performed a fine solo despite illness. Rev. Smith preached on Why People Say They Won’t Be Christian, debunking common excuses and refuting claims of hypocrites in the church.
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Smith
B. H. Wescolt
Wescolt
Don York
Walter Klingler
Mail clerks show strong showing at post office test
At the recent exam for mail clerks the performance of G. K. Staats and M. B. Briggs impressed the officials. Staats handed out 1119 cards to various Nebraska locations in 46 minutes with 36 errors for a 96.78 percent accuracy. Briggs did the same 1119 cards in 41 minutes with 21 errors giving 98.18 percent accuracy.
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Mesara
G. K. Staats
Briges
Mr. Staats
Nebraska
Briggs
Ghoo County Lady Weds in Omaha nuptials
Miss Evelyn Beatrice Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Taylor wed Mr John A Stamp at the Pugsley residence in Omaha Rev C D Blatzly of Kountze Memorial Church officiating. The reception followed with out of town guests from Ralston and the couple plan an eastern honeymoon before settling at 1212 Grant Street Omaha.
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G. W. Pugsley
Omaha
Evelyn Beatrice Tayior
W. A. Taylor
John A. Stamp
C. D. Blatzly
Kountse Memorial Church
Pugsley
R. J. Propel
Dorothy Propst
Louise Propst
J. W. Polin
Ralston
Neb
Jergion Stamp
Marriage of Fred H. Ossenkop and Ethel Rathburn Revealed
License notices in Omaha papers announce the marriage of Fred H. Ossenkop and Ethel Rathburn of Lewisville. The couple are popular in their locality and their friends across the county rejoice. The groom was recently appointed postmaster at Louisville and confirmed by the Senate.
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Omaha
Fred H. Ossenkop
Ethel Rathburn
Lewisville
Louisville
Senate
County Judge issues marriage license in Dolly County
County Judge Beeson today grants a marriage license to Cecil R. A. Murphy 23 of Sterling Colorado and Mary E. K. Arvidson 22 of Louisville. The couple plans to wed tomorrow at the bride’s parents home in Louisville.
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Dolly
Beeson
Cecil RA. Murphy
Sterling
Colorado
Mary EK. Arvidson
Louisville
Mrs. T. W. Julian Visits Glenwood Relative
Mrs. T. W. Julian of Oklahoma visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barwick. She rode No. 6 to Glenwood to stay with her sister Mrs. Albee for several days.
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T. W. Julian
Oklahoma
J. W. Barwick
Glenwood
Mrs. Albee
Mrs Graves Leaves Murary for Glanwood Visit
Mrs. A. H. Graves of Murary drives up this morning and departs on ON 6 for Glanwood to visit friends for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Graves
Murary
Glanwood
Miller party visits city to handle flower sale matters
Herman Kleitseh, a Weeping Water miller, came to the city with Nis san, Harley, and Ben Oliver to address issues related to the sale of the flowr made by Mr. Kleitsety.
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Herman Kleitseh
Nissan
Harley
Ben Oliver
Kleitsety
Government rifle range near the city nears completion
The work at the government rifle range north of the city is nearly finished. McMaken & Son grade the permanent butts for Mc Laughlin & Son to erect, with a total cost near 10 000 dollars. The five concrete bulls allow ranges from 1 000 to 2 000 yards, but few troops will use it this season as soldiers stay in Texas or await developments in Mevicw.
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Government Rifle Range
McMaken & Son
McLaughlin & Son
Red Mak
Iowa
Texas
Mevicw
Special train sought to Louisville Fourth celebration
Louisville citizens push for a special Burlington train to run from Plattsmouth on the Fourth with an 8 a.m. departure and return after festivities. The Plattsmouth band will perform in Louisville. People should contact B. H. Schulhof or W. R. Gilment to arrange the service.
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Louisville
Plattsmouth
B. H. Schulhof
W. KR. Gilment
Burlington
Marvel Hale Visits Hamburg Family for Birthday Trip
Marvel Hale of Hamburg, Town, arrived in this city Thursday afternoon to visit his mother Mrs Powers. He has been living with his grandparents while attending school in Hamburg and marks his birthday yesterday with the trip.
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Marvel Hale
Hamburg
Powers
Marvel
For Sale Hamiltonian Driving Mare and Bogey Set
For sale a Hamiltonian driving mare described as safe and sound. Includes a single seated top bogey and a double seated leather upholstered survey. Price listed as $200.00. Seller identified as T. H. Pollock.
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T. H. Pollock
Mrs A F Seybert and daughter visit local relatives
Mrs. A. F. Seybert and her daughter from Cullom arrived on No. 4 to spend the day visiting relatives in the area.
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A. F. Seybert
Cullom
Henry Morn Visits City for Short Cedar Creek Trading Stop
Henry Morn of Cedar Creek spent a few hours in the city today to oversee trading activities and conduct business.
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Henry Morn
Cedar Creek
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