Charming Greenwood: a two-year look at town improvements
A Journal reporter visits Greenwood in Cass County on March 6 and notes sweeping changes. Residents such as E. B. Craig, Dr. E. L. Jones, Huston Jones, G. W. Ream, D. R. McDonald, B. F. Laughlin, W. E. Hand, and J. G. Gavin are highlighted as active locals. The piece praises growth, civic spirit, and friendly ties with the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Greenwood
Cass County
E. B. Craig
Dr. Jones
Miller
Bryan
Dad
Reliable
D. R. McDonald
Mac
McDonald
B. F. Laughlin
W. E. Hand
Billy
Hand
Withal
J. G. Gavin
Burlington
Gavin
Katie
Juniors Surprise Miss Clara Wolforth On Birthday
On her eighteenth birthday Miss Clara Wolforth was surprised by about twenty four junior friends from the High School. They entered quietly, enjoyed games and music, shared a lunch, and lingered late. Tokens of friendship were left as keepsakes. Their farewell wished her many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wolforth
Clara
Masons Visit Masonic Home Officers Tour Progress
A committee of Masons led by M Dowling and Frank Young with O J King of Lincoln visited the Masonic Home on Tuesday and returned by the fast mail. King said the wing nears completion and the chapel renovation plans are delayed for design changes with European photographs guiding the model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
M. Dowling
Omaha
Frank Young
O. J. King
Lincoln
Bold shoplifters caught in Wurl store theft
Mrs Teresa Raab and her daughter were caught stealing a ribbon bolt at E A Wurl store after clerk observed the theft. The pair were fined five dollars and costs in police court and future search efforts aim to identify more missing goods. Sheriff later located additional items at their residence and merchants plan prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A
Mr. Wurl
Gladys Duke Shows Slight Improvement at Home Illness
Gladys Duke, ill at home with severe pneumonia, had a slightly better night and morning improvement though progress remains modest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Duke
Run Over and Killed by Engine at Pacific Junction
Switchman Yager known as Blackie was struck by an engine and way car while talking with two coworkers at Pacific Junction. He died instantly, body mangled beyond recognition. heart reportedly torn from the chest. Unmarried, he worked at Pacific Junction about a year. remains to be shipped to Bloomington, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Junction
Yager
Blackie
Mr. Yager
Bloomington
Illinois
Plattsmouth
Took the Wrong Train at Omaha
Treasurer Frank E Schlater and ex Treasurer W D Wheeler attended the Democratic convention in Omaha last week. On Friday morning they rode a Burlington train home and, after misreading the passenger, ended up in Council Bluffs then South Omaha before returning home aboard the Schuyler train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Schlater
W. D. Wheeler
Omaha
Burlington
Mr. Schlater
World Herald
Billie
Lincoln
Frank
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
South Omaha
Schuyler
Ducks and Quicksand Ducking Incident
Rev Salsbury and companions hunted near the Platte River last Friday. He shot at a flock while standing in shallow water with quicksand, sank into the water as the flock flew, and escaped with a wet suit while musing on the duck roast. The tale echoes a McGinty reference as a cautionary hunting tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Salsbury
Platte River
McGinty
Brother Salsbury
Mrs Hunter Illness Reaches Family Touches Phelps Visit
Mrs N K Peeples and her young daughter left this morning for Phelps Missouri to be with her sister Mrs Will Hunter who remains critically ill. J R Rummerfield travels with Mrs Peeples to Pacific Junction to help with changing cars as brotherly care continues.
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N. K. Peeples
Phelps, Mo
Will Hunter
Peeples
J.r.rummerfield
Pacific Junction
Happy family news at Warl Brother cigar factory stall
Report from the Warl Brother cigar factory Tuesday shows Robert Richter at home caring for a new baby boy. The event brings smiles to the entire staff as the mother and child recover well and Richter keeps busy with the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warl Brother
Robert Richter
Richter
Robert
The New Post Office Ruling
A Journal representative explains the January 1 1908 post office rule requiring prepaid subscriptions. After April all arrears must be cleared and one year paid in advance or the paper will be discontinued for those addresses. The paper raised price to 1.50 per year due to higher print paper costs and urges patrons to pay up and subscribe in advance.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Washington, D. C
Heineman Brothers Plan Move to Hitchcock South Dakota
J F Heineman Henry Heineman and Wm Heineman, once in Cass county, ordered a paper sent to Hitchcock South Dakota where all three will reside. Henry left last week after working at Murdock and J F in the B and M shops for years. They have bought farms in the region and will relocate nearby joining many friends in wishing them happiness in their northern home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F
Henry Heineman
Journal
Wm. Heineman
Hitchcock
South Dakota
Henry
Chas. Kunke
Murdock
J.F
Painting and Papering Services Promised
Advertising a season for new paint and paper with painting, paper hanging, calci mining, and graining work all guaranteed and promptly completed by O. C. Hale. Independent phone 378 Green.
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Green
O. C. Hale
Chas Powell Survives Ice Cold River Rescue
A fisherman Chas Powell nearly drowned when his boat drifted downstream after he fell overboard near Speck's Island. Rescuers retrieved him just before dark after an hour in icy waters, with Powell treated at Mrs. Edgerton's home and suffering cramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith
Lincoln
Schuyler
Burlington Bridge
Rev. Salsbury
Chas. Powell
Chas. Ault
Ault
Powell
Mary Edgerton
Mahlon Richardson
Richardson
Young couple wed on Monday morning in Guthrie Center
A young man married a young woman Monday morning after a train arrival. Judge Beeson performed the ceremony for E. B. Beer of Guthrie Center and Mrs. Leslie Bomar of Glenwood, witnessed by the bride’s mother Mrs Nettie Moore. The Journal extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Elert
Bailey to Chicago then Utah harvest work shift
Chas Bailey left for Chicago Monday evening to join a gasoline engine firm for temporary work before the harvest. He plans to return to International Harvester in Utah. Bailey is a harvester specialist with over a year in South America as a wheat field demonstrator for the company in Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bailey
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Utah
Mr. Bailey
South America
Argentina
Casley Sues Lansing and Murphy for Quarry Contract
A. H. Casley files suit in district court against J. Q. Lansing of South Bend and Hugh L. Murphy of Omaha for specific performance of a contract to use lands along the Platte River for quarry purposes. In 1905 Lansing opened a contract with Casley. Casley defaulted, received a 90 day extension, then Lansing leased the land to Murphy who built crushers, sidings, and hauled stone at about 15000 dollars.
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Ashland
A. H. Casley
District
J. Q. Lansing
South Bend
Hugh L. Murphy
Omaha
Lansing
Murphy
Real Estate Transfers List of Several Parcel Titles
Geo A Marshall to J W Tee garden se 36-11-11 for 5600.00. J K Keithley to Alice F Carter lot 2-15-5 Carter's addition to Weeping Water. Luella I Cole to Olive E Norton se 2-10-10 for 8200.00. Olive E Norton to Benjamin Rich w i se 2-1-11 for 1400.09. S C Boyles to L D Mullen lot 12 blk 3 Nickey's addition to Alvo. Laurent Jacob Forsyth to Samuel Radaway e4 sw 23-16-9 for 7550.00. Asa A McCullough to J C Knabe wife and part of ne 23-11-18 for 4080.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Marshall
J. W. Teegarden
J. K. Keithley
Alice F. Carter
Carter
Luella I. Cole
Olive E. Norton
Benjamin Rich
S. C. Boyles
L. D. Mullen
Nickey
Alvo
Laurent Jacob Forsyth
Samuel Radaway
Asa A. McCullough
J.C. Knabe
Will Rip Rip-Rap Next Week At Platte River Bridge
Will H Russell and a crew of workmen continue repairs on the Platte river bridge near Oreapolis this week. They plan to weave a mat next week for rip-rap to protect the company property. Water levels are low and no damage is expected this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Russell
Platte River
Oreapolis
Miss Carrie Allison Joins Bank of Union as Clerk
The Union Ledger reports Miss Carrie Allison has accepted the clerk and bookkeeper post at the Bank of Union and began duties on Wednesday. She succeeds Miss Iva Mougey, who is leaving soon for an extended Pacific coast visit after a period of popular service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Allison
Bank of Union
Iva Mougey
Pacific Coast
Allison
Union Ledger
Louisville Visitors Foil Time Rush to Omaha Train
Wm. Gentry and his wife of Louisville planned to catch an Omaha-bound train. They trusted his watch and waited until the whistle, then sprinted to the platform. They reached the train just in time, with both needing a vigorous dash. Billy warns to allow more time next trip.
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Wm. Gentry
Louisville
Omaha
Billy
Box Social for Mynard Youth Fundraiser
The Mynard community hosts a box supper on Friday March 13 with proceeds supporting the new church fund. Lunch will be served for those not bringing a box. Everyone invited.
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Mynard
Thore Not Eearing
Evyervore
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Masonic Home
Hunter
Missouri
Mamma
Iowa
Will Rip-Rap
Box Social
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