Life Sketch of Levi G. Todd Pioneer of Cass County
Levi Goodsell Todd died at Union Cass County Nebraska February 20 1904 age 74 11 2 born March 22 1829 in Stockton New York. He helped settle near Plattsmouth Buck's Grove farm built a renowned grain and stock operation and served as justice of the peace county commissioner and state legislator. He supported Republicans then Greenbacks and later Bryan. his family, education, and civic work were celebrated in a large funeral at Union.
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Diep
Union
Cass County
Nebraska
Levi Goodsell Todd
Stockton
Chautauqua County
New York
Bela Todd
Lucy
Hemmingway
Mr. Todd
Mills County
Iowa
Missouri River
Samuel Martin
Plattsmouth
Todd
Old Fair Grounds
James R. Porter
Buck's Grove
Todd Farm
Denver
Marmuiage
West Point
Lydia Jones
Monroe
Ohio
Albina P. Thomas
M Plattsmouth
Neb
Elizabeth Todd Elgenbrandt
Lewis C. Todd
Nehawka
Albert L. Todd
Horace G. Todd
Murray
Jessie B. Todd
Albina P.todd
Thomas J. Thomas
George W. Thomas
Carl Thomas
House of Representatives
Territory
Wiss
Cass
Legislative
Butler
Inpumlican
LN Tso
Levi G. Todd
Los
Tie
Among Journal Friends Visits at Union and Nehawka
A report notes visits by Journal Friends group to Union and Nehawka communities. Members toured local sites and discussed partnerships with area newspaper staff and civic leaders.
Journal visits Union and Nehawka in Cass County tour
The Journal editor travels by train to Union and Nehawka Nebraska sharing visits with business leaders Roy Frans and RK Fransen Co while noting Union as a central farming hub at the Lincoln branch and Missouri Pacific junction. New patrons include HF Hobwok Testine Lyne Will Frans Eli Eaton Ed McClere Reuben Foster. Public silo at Mr Banning’s removal is also mentioned.
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Liberty
Nehawks
Union
Journal
Roypton
Rk. Hw.ran
Union Postumiie
HF Hobwok
Testine
M. Lyne
Will Frans
Eli Eaton
Ed McClere
Reuben Foster
Union and Vicinity
London
Ohio
Cass County
Nebraska
Lincoln
Missouri Pacific
Blair Porter
Blair
Charley Banning
Anning
Fusnas County
J. Gi. Wunderlich
Wunderlich
Nehawka
F. P. Sheldon
Avalon
Obituary of James T Petersen in Plattsmouth
James Thomas Petersen born October 28 1887 in Keya Paha County Nebraska moved to Plattsmouth with his parents about twelve years ago. He attended public schools and later worked for Burlington Railroad then learned the blacksmith trade. He was well regarded by employer and coworkers. Funeral held Sunday at home conducted by Rev Youtzy with many attendees, remains buried at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Une Fon
Cass County
Nebraska
Newton Mann
Omaha
George L. Farley
Florence White
Estella Baird
John Brambler
J. D. Cross
W. 8. Banning
F. A. Frimple
T. W. Swan
W. J. James
Buck's Cemetery
Union
James Thomas Petersen
Keya Paha County
J. F. Petersen
Plattsmouth
Burlington Railroad
Tormer
Burlington Blacksmith Shops
Mike Mausy
Youtzy
Oak Hill Cemetery
Passing of Another Cass County Pioneer
The remains of Martin Propst, 75, of Cass County Nebraska, died at his home five miles southwest of Plattsmouth tomorrow after a short illness from stomach trouble. His wife was laid to rest recently, and he will be interred beside her in the storning cemetery. He moved to Nebraska in 1800s and resided in Cass County where he was a highly regarded pioneer.
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Martin Propst
Plattsmouth
Storning
Hll
Nebraska
Cass County
Tie
Cushing Man Credits Electric Bitters Cure
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine describes three months of kidney inflammation pain and relief after using Electric Bitters He says the remedy cured liver complaint dyspepsia and malaria and restored his health The advertisement guarantees results and lists Ferris P F G6 Erieke Co as distributors priced at 50 cents.
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Philippines
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Erieke &Co
Dinwgist
Adoption claim in Boedeker estate court case
Mrs Katie Jonson sues Louis Boedeker estate heirs in district court claiming adoption in Iowa made her a rightful heir. She seeks a share of an estate valued between 12 000 and 15 000 dollars, opposing ten Boedeker children. Attorney A N Sullivan represents the plaintiff.
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Katie Jonson
Louis Boedeker
Iowa
A. N. Sullivan
Plant Health With Tunner’s American Bilir
An 19th century health advertisement urges readers to treat poor appetite and weakness by using Tunner’s American Bilir of Bitter Wine. It claims the tonic strengthens digestive organs, builds new blood, and benefits all ages from children to the elderly, available at drug stores.
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Shakespeare
Jago
Tunner
Jos
Mrs. John J. Svoboda Jr. Dies After Operation
The city learns of the death of Mrs. John J. Svoboda Jr. at Immanuel hospital Omaha at 2 AM after surgery for a tumor. Born in Moravia she immigrated with her husband in 1874 to Platesmouth where they raised six children. Burial plans await arrangements and will be published.
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John J. Svoboda, Jr
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Platesmouth
John J. Swoboda, Jr
W. J. Bookmeyer
Geo
Koehinke
Josephine
Prank
Tom Swoboda
Burlington
Finneral
Lincoln Journal Reports Rail Fare Reductions for March 6 Trip
Lincoln Journal notes railroads cut rates for Democrats traveling to the capital for the March 6 dinner. Allen cites Western Passenger Association. White says one third fare from all Nebraska points to Lincoln with return through March 7. Reduced fares aim to boost turnout for the big celebration planned by city leaders.
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Lincoln Journal
Tincoln
TS. Allen
Assnela
Whiteh
Nebraska
Remarkable recovery shared by Ken Melver of Vanceboro Maine
The patient credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. The product cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe. Guaranteed at F G Fricke Co s drug store Se and 100 trial bottle free. Also notes America fencing car arrival and a call from Asemissen Loucks.
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Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
Tle
F. G. Fricke & Co
State Banking Report and Cash Ledger Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment lists banking items including loans and discounts, secured and unsecured, real estate, current expenses, cash hemp, due from national and state entities, checks, and items. It mentions Moss Total State and County records with J. M. Roberts as cashier and a signed oath of accuracy.
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Civendr
Cone Oe
MOSS
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Historical Review
Westeon
Bast & Rameey
Mr.todd
Cumming
Martin’s
Arlen Watson
Martin
Wis Tarne
David Butler
John M. Thayer
United States
Opioses State Organization
Thayer
Buller
Old Greenback Party
West
South
Qoreenhack
Emnor
Greenback Party
George H. Pendleton
James B. Weaver
William J. Bryan
Congress
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Levy
Levi Gc
Union and
District Court
Svoboda
Asemissen & Loucks
Plattsmouth State Bank of
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Roe
Caplital
Paealiler
Orn
Nemarka
County of
Cans
J. M. Roberts
Ras Imre
Armar
Faure
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