Visitors flock to city in a long list of calls
A flood of visitors from Omaha, Bellevue, Glenwood, Watson and other towns crowded the city this morning and afternoon. Residents, relatives, and business visitors called on friends and checked on various local matters, with many planning Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Bradley
J.l.hardroba
Omaha
John Gleeson
Havelock
Felix Siezokowski
Oscar Larson
Bellevue
J. J. Buttery
Burlington
Adolph Wesch
Kate Wurtzel
John Long
A. F. Knofeljek
Joseph Jaran
J. H.johnson
Glenwood
Simeon Gruber
Near Union
B. A. Wilkinson
Bethany
Neb
Christian Church
Henry Martin
S. Cole
Near Mynard
D. B. Hoag
David Campbell
South Bend
Court House
Will Alban
Philip Rhin
Business College
Asa Snyder
A. N. Sullivan
Aurora
Illinois
Bruce Rosencrans
Ray Travis
Hattie Wyatt
Muriel Barthold
Bert Crissman
Order of Redmen
Coates Hall
Wm. Murray
Mynard
George Perry
West of Mynard
Ed. Becker
Cullom
Joseph Droege
Deadwood
S. C
Thomas Smith
Rock Bluffs
Lincoln
T. J. Rhoden
T. W. Vallery
Murray
Ellis Rail
Ames
Iowa
J. R. Vallery
Bessie Rubens
Avoca
Pants Torn During Serenade Prank At New Couple Home
A serenade at John Beck and wife George Holmes’s home ends with a dog chasing and destroying the young man Charles Brown’s pants as he escapes via a straw pile. The couple later learn their pants are at the tailor for repairs after the incident during their first evening at the Holmes residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beck
George Holmes
Mr. Halmes
Seranader
Chas. Brown
Frank McElroy
Friends Surprise Mrs. Scott on Birthday and Anniversary
A group of Mrs. W. H. Scott’s friends planned a surprise at her home but found she was away. She called from the country by telephone, returned, and celebrated her birthday and twenty years of marriage with music, games, and social time. They gave presents and wished many joyful years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Scott
Rankin reports progress in hand injury from Pacific Junction accident
Edward Rankin switchman at Pacific Junction who lost his left hand while attempting to cross a train in the yards there about two weeks ago was in the city today and says healing is progressing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rankin
Pacific Junction
Pleasant Fare Well Reception For Departing Locals
A cordial farewell gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George M. Porter home honored Pearl Barker and Ray Barker with a two course luncheon, music, and games as they depart for Tekama Burt county and Bethany near Lincoln. Attending Symphony Club members and Sunday school class friends offered best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Porter
Porter
Sympany Club
Minnie Fry
Ada Porter
Mollye Godwin
Minnie McKay
Pearl Parker
Blanch O’neal
Grace Porter
Ruth Reynolds
Ray Barker
Cecil
Glenn
Clair Thomas
Philip Rhin
Ratie Taylor
Westley Barker
Oscar Wilson
James Hunter
Jesse Perry
Sidney Miner
Russell Stander
Lester Burrows
John Stand
Cards of Thanks for Mr Kurtz Family
We express sincere thanks to friends who ministered and assisted at the funeral and those who sent floral offerings and acts of kindness for our husband brother and son. Mrs John J. Kurtz and children Adam Kurtz Sr Henry Kurtz Will Kurtz Adam Kurtz Jr Lizzie Kurtz Charlie Kurtz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaffer
Davenport
Gallery
Johnnie
Hattie Platzen
Cedar Creek
John Skoumal
Little Child
Lincoln
Matthew Gering
Cedar Falls
John J. Kurtz
Adam Kurtz
Henry Kurtz
Will Kurtz
Lizzie Kurtz
Charlie Kurtz
Nebraska Fusion Politics and Dems in Nebraska
The Plattsmouth News questions Democrat generosity in Nebraska over the governor nomination while Berge is named as the populist choice for fusion. Nebraska City News notes Berge registered as a Democrat in Lincoln and suggests his nomination would be acceptable to a majority of voters if he leads the fusion ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Bryan
Berge
Plattsmouth News
Lincoln
Nebraska City News
Ant
Tillman
Senate
Mr. Gamble
Plattsmouth
Mr. Tillman
Pitchfork Statesman
Brown
Miller v Burroughs calf possession case verdict
In Justice Court the case over a calf owed by Burroughs to Miller was heard by Justice Archer this morning and the verdict favored Miller the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Miller
Henry Burroughs
Miller
Burroughs
Justice Archer
Martin Ruby Gravely Ill in McCook
Word reached McCook that Martin Ruby is dangerously ill and local physicians have little hope for his recovery. The exact illness was not disclosed but recovery is not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Martin Ruby
Nebraska educators at Capitol
A large Nebraska educators delegation visiting Washington for the National Education association convention toured the Capitol on February 25. The group, including state and local officials from Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, Hastings, Wahoo and others, split up, lost a segment, and met Senator Tillman who guided them through the Senate wing noting frescoes and optical illusions. Tillman praised Nebraskans after the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
World Herald
Nebraska
Washington
National Educational Association
J. L. McBrien
E. C. Bishop
Havelock
Mr. Ward
Boyd
Brown and
Burkett
Senate
Tillman
Son Will Rheinackle News From Callao Peru
Mrs Kate Rheinackle received a telegram from her son Will Rheinackle now with the American fleet at Callao Peru. He reports all well and enjoying a fine time and mentions they witnessed a bull fight for their special delectation. Will visited last summer before departing with the fleet for Pacific waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Rheinackle
Will Rheinackle
Callao
Peru
Will
Pacific
Paymaster in Missouri Pacific pay car crisis
The Missouri Pacific pay car, with Paymaster Harkness in charge, reached Jefferson City after leaving St. Louis only to reveal the paymaster has become mentally unbalanced and issued unreceipted checks. Rail workers await overdue wages as officials work to untangle the situation, recalling a past paymaster who committed suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Harkness
Jefferson City
Elton Resigns From Plat tsmouth Telegraphs to Join Bell Company
E H Elton formerly with the Plat tsmouth Telephone Company has resigned and accepted a post with the Bell Telephone company as Sub License for the county with headquarters here. Elton has sixteen years in the telephone business mostly in the electrical department and will move to a different department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Elton
Plattsmouth
W. W. Coates Reports Hiring Uptick Across Regions
W. W. Coates returned from Kewa nee Illinois and told a reporter that in the east the past month has seen many men find new employment. He noted about a thousand workers placed across all lines and said business has improved overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Coates
Kewanee
Illinois
East
Departing for Clayton New Mexico Homestead Plans
Henry Ore and Chas Bell depart for Clayton New Mexico to buy lands and may file on home stead lands if prices are unfavorable. E M Godwin and Ivan Taylor consider going next Tuesday to homestead. Chas Crabill and Wm Gingery plan to follow soon. Ed and John Maurer opened a photo gallery and report good business. Elder Zink notes a good rain and spring plowing underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ore
Chas Bell
Clayton
New Mexico
E. M. Godwin
Ivan Taylor
Chas, Crabill
Wm. Gingery
John Maurer
Zink
The Ditch a Success on Miller Farm
The Falter and Coates ditch on the old Miller farm proved effective during a record Four Mile creek flood. Ice gorge blocked water, washing out the dam and sending floodwater down both channels. Falter plans to keep both routes open for now. People note the ditch’s greater fall and straight path can move three to four times as much water as the old creek bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falter
Coates
Miller Farm
Vallery
Four Mile Creek
Continuance Granted in E. M. Compton Estate Case
In County Court a continuance was granted in the case concerning the estate of E. M. Compton who died January 28. The matter concerns the appointment of an administrator for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Compton
Bee reporters to aid local agent this week
J. O. Hiddlestom and M. J. Laffey of the Omaha Bee arrived to work with local agent G. M. Porter for a week, beginning this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Hiddlestom
M. J. Laffey
Omaha Bee
G. M. Porter
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Daily Personal News
Daily Journal
J. W. Bookmeyer
Joseph Hallas
Nick Veicha
James Sapelas
Jacob Stenner
Gertude
Leon
Lawrence Trinity
Louise
Metropolis
Joy Kear
Lillian Fitch
Wm. Kephart
Watson
Agathe Jones
Otto Puls
Mt. Pleasant
John West
Co. E. Wescott
Watson, Mo
W. H. Renshaw
Joseph Hiber
Anna Janda
Eugene Brady
Nicholas Todd
Boyle Business College
H. M. Hopkins
Valisca
W. C. Brown
Henry Caldwell
A. B. Winkler
J. B. Star
Jewel Tea Company
R. W. White
Capitol City
James Burke
Wahoo
Alice Kerr
B. C. Kerr
J. M. Green
H. J. Schluntz
Mary Cusack
Cedar Capids
Council Bluffs
Frank Duxbury
Fred Warner
G. A. B. Hicks
Essesworth Palmer
Kansas City
John B. Rapier
Pawnee City
Chris. Metzger
C. C. Tarpening
Adam Kaffenberger
Wm. Heeney
Weeping Water
Journal
Offic
Walter Cummings
Boyles Business College
Jesse Gilmour
Myrtle Sanders
K. W. Zougal
Loup City
A. L. Anderson
Red Oak
Pollock
Paine Investment Company
Paine
Wettencamp Block
Mary Curtiss
J. J. Toman
L. E. Vroman and Son
John
Elizabeth
Clara Kroehler
George M. Porter
Justice Court
Capitol
Bell Company
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