Sire and Son as Publishers
The Western Publisher lauds R. A. Bates owner of the Plattsmouth Journal noting his 1902 start from Mills county Iowa and the turnaround from a run down paper to a prosperous publishment. Bates rebuilt the Journal into a leading democratic daily with strong business growth and loyal readership.
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Chicago
Nebraska Department of the Western
R. A. Bates
Plattsmouth
J. C. Ford
Woodbine Twiner
Boys Rewarded For Honesty In Purse Find
About six weeks ago Mr Mart Williams lost a purse containing 75 dollars. Three school boys Paul Jacobsen Ray Harper and Emil Youngblade found it and hunted the owner. Mr Williams gave five dollars as a reward and medals were awarded by the board of education with Jas Stander presenting them.
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Mart Williams
Paul Jacobsen
Ray Harper
Emil Youngblade
William
J. P. Ellis
Board of Education
Jas. Stander
Louisville Couries
Extra Worker Placed at Burlington Station to Enforce Nine Hour Law
Last Saturday evening H H Howetter arrived to take the third trick at Burlington station and yesterday the extra man was added to comply with the nine hour law prohibiting over nine hours of continuous train handling. The schedule has W R Clements on from 5 am to 5 pm, H H Howetter from 5 pm to 11 pm, and Harry J. from 11 pm to 8 am, shortening hours for all and adding a new worker at the station.
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H. H. Howetter
Burlington
National Congress
W. R. Clements
H. H. Howerter
Harry J
Birthday gathering at Uncle Peter Madsen’s home
A large group of friends gathered Sunday at Uncle Peter Madsen’s home to celebrate his birthday with stories, games, and refreshments. They departed hopeful for many more such happy occasions and for his long life.
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Peter Madsen
March Weather Records From Lincoln Over Several Years
The Lincoln weather bureau compiled March climate data from multiple years. It lists mean temperatures, record highs and lows, precipitation totals and daily maximums, snowfall in 24 hours, humidity, cloud days, and prevailing winds with notable events such as a 91 degree high in 1907 and 8.0 inches of snowfall on the 10th–11th in 1906.
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Weather Bureau
Lincoln
Durin
Property Transfers Across Elmwood and Surrounding Areas
Listings show Wm. A. Alton transferring lot 12 block 15 Elmwood to John G. Stark for 2550 dollars. Carl Kraft sells to F. A. Stohlman in section 2 township 11 range 11. Gusta Stourry and others convey to Simon Gruber in section 21 township 10 range 13 for 5000 dollars. W. J. Kennedy sells to Peter H. Miller in southeast and southwest quarter of section with value 13500 dollars. Cc. C. Parmele transfers to N. Christensen in section 34 township 11 range 13 for 10780 dollars. Cc. C. Cooper to N. N. Meeker in east third section and northwest quarter of 5-10-9 for 7000 dollars.
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Wm. A. Alton
John G. Stark
Elmwood
Carl Kraft
F. A. Stohlman
Gusta Stourry
Simon Gruber
Nj Se
W. J. Kennedy
Peter H. Miller
C. Parmele
N. Christensen
C. Cooper
N. N. Meeker
Swi
Leap Year Dance at Coates Hall Draws Many Attendees
Last Saturday evening Coates hall hosted a Leap year dance for young ladies with Carl Ebinger at the piano and George Weidman on traps. Frances Weidman led the grand march with Harold Streight as chaperon Mrs. Geo Dovey oversaw programs and flowers while punch was served by Misses Nevetney and Streitwisser. Read more on the diverse group of attendees from Council Bluffs Burlington Omaha and surrounding areas.
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Coates’ Hall
Carl Ebinger
George Weidman
Frances Weidman
Harold Streight
Zetta Brown
George E. Dovey
Nevetney
Streitwisser
Geo. E. Dovey
Clara Coleman
Ellen Pollock
Mabele Burch
Charlotte Fetzer
Lucile Gass
Hallie Parmele
Catherine Dovey
Helen Kline
Jean Morrissey
Hester Gilmour
Myrtle Sanders
Jessie Gilmour
Myrtle Kenner
Ruth Johnson
Florence Dovey
Gladys Marshall
Loretta Scotten
May Scotten
Violet Dodge
Margaret Scotten
Ida Weidman
Jennie Johnson
Lucile Rynott
Helen Chapman
Anna Hassler
Madaline Miner
Minnie Wills
Josephine Johnson
Lincoln
Gretchen Walsh
Marguerite Roe
Council Bluffs
Marcia Fitgerald
Burlington
May McCallen
Omaha
G. E. Dovey
Fred Stringfellow
Clinton Woods
Will Martin
Emmons Richey
Glen Rawls
Chas Wilkens
Roy McKinney
Wade Windham
Geo. Dovey
Grov
Dovey
Bruce Rosencrans
Tom Salmor
John Chapman
Fritz Fricke
Frank Cloidt
Emil Droege
Henry Guthman
Will Fitzgerald
Clayton Rosencrans
Will Hassler
Robert Mauzy
Carl Weber
Tom Murphy
Scotten
W. F. Bull
Geo. Weidman
Ralph White
Sam MccCallen
Hayward Rice
Ray Tedorski
Tom Swearingen
Early Morning Wedding at St John’s Church
Fredric Carl Weber and Miss Mary Frances Scotter were married in a morning ceremony at St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Bradley officiating. The couple left for Omaha after the wedding and will stay at Hotel Riley while starting their new life together. Weber, superintendent of the Plattsmouth Water Co. and bookkeeper for Nebraska Lighting Co., is well known in the city. Scotter is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Scotten. The Journal offers congratulations.
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St. John’s Catholic Church
Fredric Carl Weber
Mary Frances Scotter
Bradley
Omaha
Riley
Plattsmouth
Barker Family Sets Course for Tekamah Move
W. H. Barker and family left last evening toward Tekamah with three or four cars of household goods and farming implements to establish a new home. They are accompanied by Steve Barker and John Vitercek to assist. They travel to Omaha on the Burlington and then take the Minneapolis and Omaha line.
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W. H. Barker
Tekamah
Steve Barker
John Viterchek
Omaha
Burlington
Minneapolis & Omaha
Bargains for Seekers in Lincoln County
Cas Piper invites those looking to locate in Lincoln County to see him for favorable bargains and options.
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Lincoln County
Cas
Piper
Change in Missouri Pacific station work hours
The night operator Mr Hale is to work twelve hours from 7:00 p m to 7:00 a m while the day man does not telegraph. The change aims to limit telegraphing to nine hours under a national law, though the night shift remains longer.
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Missouri Pacific
Hale
Wedding by County Judge for Philip Rouchka and Frances Micka
This morning at the county judge office in the courthouse a modest ceremony united Philip Rouchka and Frances Micka. Interpreter Ed Donat aided as the groom spoke limited English while Judge Beeson oversaw the first such ceremony with composure. The couple plans to establish a home locally and begin housekeeping soon. The Journal offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Court House
Phillip Rouchka
Frances Micka
Ed. Donat
Miss Pheme Richardson Undergoes Appendix Operation
Miss Pheme Richardson, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Richardson of Mynard, underwent an appendectomy Monday at St Joseph hospital in Omaha after delaying treatment in hopes of relief without surgery. Officials hope the operation brings relief after prolonged illness.
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Pheme Richardson
W. T. Richardson
Mynard
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Pheme
Agnes Holly Celebrates Eighth Birthday At Home
A birthday party for Agnes Holly marked her eighth year with friends at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Holly. Guests including Helen Nejedley Mary Yelinek Rosie Skoumal and others enjoyed games music lunch and gifts in a festive mood.
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Wm. Holly
Agnes Holly
Helen Nejedley
Mary Yelinek
Rosie Skoumal
Helen Petacek
Mable Burounek
Helen Donat
Lillian Polece
Helen Schlaveck
Florence Svoboda
Agnes Slavinek
Charlie Schoumal
Joe Neje
Murphy heads to Mexico for railroad construction contract
Ed Murphy departed Monday for the City of Mexico to work on the National Railroad of Mexico project. He is experienced in railway construction and is expected to secure a profitable deal, with wishes for prosperity in the new contract.
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Ed. Murphy
City of
Mexico
National Railroad of Mexico
Murphy
Birthday party honors L. C. Anderson with speeches and supper
Last Saturday evening the Odd Fellow lodge hosted a reception and supper for their brother member L. C. Anderson to celebrate his birthday. Attendees enjoyed ample food and eloquent speeches as they wished him many more years, though Uncle Louie kept his age a secret.
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L. C. Anderson
Louie
Railroads Seek Co operation With Nebraska Commission
Western railroads form Nebraska committee to urge the state commission to consider mutual interests and avoid drastic freight rate cuts. E B Boyd favored to present the appeal, aiming for a practical, man to man discussion and possible negotiated outcomes for all parties involved.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Railroad Commission of
Nebraska
State Commission
Nebraska Commission
Commission
Bers
E. B. Boyd
Gould
Boyd
Plattsmouth Telco Appoints Construction Chief and Electrician
The Plattsmouth Telephone company extends toll lines this summer requiring more workers. George Bullard was named superintendent of construction after three years with Lincoln Automatic Telephone. Harry Mahoney becomes electrician, bringing strong Chicago experience and favorable endorsements. The company aims to accelerate expansion and maintain strong service.
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Plattsmouth
Geo. Bullard
Automatic Telephone Company of
Lincoln
Harry Mahoney
Chicago
Th Automatic Telephone Company
Petition for Telegraph Office in Mynard Rail Line
Citizens around Mynard plan to petition the railway commission to keep a Missouri Pacific Telegraph office open. The telegraph service may close March four, despite local business support. At Winterstein hill, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward hosted Everett Ward’s fourteenth birthday party with games music and refreshments.
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Mynard
Railway Commission
Missouri Pacific Railway
Winterstein Hill
Robert Ward
Everett
Agnes
Death of Isaac Reichart in Cass County
Isaac Reichart of Louisville died yesterday from erysipelas after a two week illness. He was born at Cullom, about 35, survived by a wife and two children. He lived mainly in Cass County, loved baseball, and had no known enemies. Funeral set for tomorrow at the Louisville Methodist church at 2 p.m. Attending relatives include Mrs John McNurlin and John McNurlin expected to travel for the service.
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Isaac Reichart
Louisville
Cullom
Havelock
Cass County
John McNurlin
Reichart
Hedge cutting accident injures Joseph Cook’s eye
While trimming a hedge at his home five miles south of the city, Joseph Cook was struck by a thorn from an osage bush that pierced the left eye. The wound cut the sclera and caused severe pain with danger to sight, but reports say the eye is improving and recovery is hoped.
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Joseph Cook
Sam Gapin Returns Home After Four Years
Samuel Gapen known as Sam Gapin returned to his Hyattsville Wyoming home after a ten day visit in the area. He celebrated his birthday yesterday at his sister Mrs Martha Wiles’ home. His brother Oscar Gapin accompanied him as far as Omaha on his return.
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Samuel Gapen
Sam’’ Gapin
Hyattsville
Wyoming
Martha Wiles
Oscar Gapen
Omaha
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Bob’’ Bates
M. A. Bates
R. A
M.S. Briggs
St. John’s
Mexico City
Nebraska Railroad Commission
Plattsmouth Telephone Company
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