Father pursues eloped daughter from Neola to Logan
O H Hildreth of Neola pursues his daughter who eloped with Fred Howard. Sheriff Quinton and Chief Rainey locate them near a Southwest city farm, arrest Howard, and return them to Logan Iowa. Howard’s father arrives, intent on protecting family interests while the daughter is taken to a hotel. Maud Hildreth, 15, is sought by Logan police as a possible accomplice.
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Neola
C. M. Hiber
O.H. Hildreth
Fred Howard
Chief Rainey
Hildreth
Sheriff Quinton
Howard
Frances Dudley
Cedar Rapids
Quinton
Harrison County
Logan
Rock
Sheriff Rock
W. D. Howard
C. M. Hildreth
Mr. Benson
Maud Hildreth
Miss Hildreth
Rainey
Pacific Junction
Omahia-World-Herald
Persia
Omaha
Modern Woodmen Initiation Brings Union Guests Home
Cass Camp No 332 M W A hosted three Union initiates Vernon Arn Sherman Austin and John Hoback at their hall. The event included a playful goat ritual band music and generous refreshments. About twenty five Union visitors attended with editor Charles L Graves of the Union Ledger acting as chaperon. The group returned by midnight M P train after praising Cass Camp for the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Cass
Vernon Arn
Sherman Austin
John Hoback
Bohemian Boys
Ciss Camp
Union Lodge
Cass Camp
Amos McNamee
Sam Gifford
Geo
Stites
Elmer Chepman
Ed. Midkiff
Chris Petersen
Chas
Anderson
Edmiston
Jesse Dysart
Myron Lynde
James Gruber
Hi Gruber
Joe
Degree of Honor Fast Settlement of Death Claims
The Degree of Honor rapidly paid two death claims in succession after Mrs. Margaret Gibson received 2000 dollars and Mrs. William Wohlfarth 1000 dollars. Miss Hempel’s office in this city enables prompt proofs and swift settlement, earning gratitude from the beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gibson
William Wohlfarth
Miss Hempel
Grand Recorder
Boy Suffers Eye Injury in Schoolyard Prank
Yesterday afternoon Marion Dinxberry was struck in the eye by a stick wielded by playmate Theodore Widden during a game. The blow caused a painful injury and may have serious consequences, though no blame is attached and parents await a medical assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Dinxberry
Theodore Widden
Mr. and
Mia
Frank Duxberry
Liniment touted as cure for muscular and rheumatic pains
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Liniment as an effective remedy for muscular and rheumatic pain along with sore muscles and lame backs. It promotes 25 and 50 cent bottles available through FG Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
FG. Fricke & Co
Subway Under Burlington Tracks Becomes Lasting Monument
Workmen finish the new underground crossing at Main street in Plattsmouth under Superintendent Hedengren. The solid masonry structure features an iron fence, a small park area, and a waterway that drains into the street, improving safety for locals and Iowa visitors alike.
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Main Street
Hedengren
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Iowa
Couple Wiles and Kiser Wed in Secret City Ceremony
Troy E. Wiles of Cedar Creek and Miss Edrie Kiser of Mynard were married in Nebraska City this morning in a quiet surprise ceremony attended by friends. They return to Cedar Creek for their home on eighty acres once owned by Wiles, with warm wishes from many in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy E. Wiles
Cedar Creek
Edrie Kiser
Mynard
George Wiles
Weeping Waters
Dan Kiser
Nebraska City
Fannie Will
Clare Thomas
To See His Son
Chris Gobelman rode to Omaha to visit his son Frank in the hospital. He had been recovering at home from a leg infection after scratching it and breaking a two week absence to check on his child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Gobelman
Omaha
Frank
Mr. Gobelman
Kon
Skin Disease Relief With Chamberlains Salve
Disease of the skin causes intense itching and smarting that disturbs rest. Quick relief comes from applying Chamberlains Salve which almost instantly stops itching. The ad notes many eyes cured and mentions VO Fricke & Co and Aug Bach Jr. visiting Omaha on the noon train.
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Cenemaé
Totter
East Rheum
VO. Fricke & Co
Aug. Bach, Jr
Bush
Omaha
Pacific Coast Tour by Seattle Exposition Trip in 1909
The Summer 1909 Seattle Exposition offers a best chance to tour the Pacific Coast for 50 dollars round trip with 15 dollars more via the Shasta Route. The journey promises Yellowstone, coastal forests, Puget Sound, Mount Shasta, Santa Clara Valley, San Francisco Bay, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Southern California, and more with palatial hotels at reasonable rates.
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Seattle
Shasta
California
Yellowstone Park
Puget Sound
Mount Shasta
Santa Clara Valley
San Francisco Bay
Monterey
Santa Barbara
America
Italy
Colorado
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pascadena
Salt Lake
Denver
East Texas New Chicago investment exhibit car visit
The Texas Exhibit Car arrives in Plattsmouth at the Burlington depot for a three day showing. The Giant Construction Co of Chicago markets New Chicago land ji in Anderson County Texas offering 10 acre tracts with 10 down and 10 a month plus a free lot per 10 acres. Investments touted as 100 percent yearly income led by East Texas opportunities and rapid development.
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East Texas
Plattsmouth
Burlington Depot
Chicago
Anderson County
Texas
Giant Construction Co
Ill
New Chicago
Giant Construction Company
East
Central States
Judge Whitten Opens South Dakota Land Auction Drive
Judge James W. Whitten arrives to oversee the unentered lands sale in Gregory County South Dakota with 420 lots and more than 50 000 acres. The sale begins with lot 1 and runs daily, aided by Woole Hood and local groups to manage crowds and provide information.
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Woole
Chamberlain Land Office
B. M. Hood
First National Bank
Times
Homesteaders Aid
Bureau of Information
Digestive tonic claims to cure brain fatigue and headaches
An advertisement urges a tonic called Tunner's Elixir of Bitter Wine to restore pure blood by perfect digestion. It touts benefits for fatigue, nervousness, headaches, and liver concerns and lists Jos Tuiner and address in Chicago. The note adds a stray line about Dwyer in Omaha and train travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Tuiner
Ashland Ave
Chicago
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Stetson
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Prites
Subway
Wiles—Kiser
Uo Hn
W.L. Pickett
L. W. Wakeley
Nebraska City News
O, Dwyer
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