Burlington Started Here in the Year 1869
The Burlington & Missouri River Railroad in Nebraska began work in 1869 with dirt turned at Plattsmouth in July to extend toward the Missouri River and west to Denver. Led by Thomas Doane and John Fitzgerald, Irish crews faced plains and Indian threats as the line reached Kearney in 1872 and became part of the transcontinental system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Burlington & Missouri River
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Denver
Great Western Plains
Federal
California
Central
Union Pacific
Iowa
Fort Kearney
Burlington
Pacific Junction
Missouri River
Thomas Doane
Doane College
Crete
John Fitzgerald
South Platte
Kearney
Manley Residents Share Local Week of News
Chris C. Murray of near Louisville visited here last Wednesday. Robert Wiles reports a calf loss from rye overfeeding. John A. Stander and family visited the Palace home in Plattsmouth last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snell in Weeping Water. Chester A. Eager a Louisville trucker delivered seed potatoes and groceries to the Bergman store in Manley. Mrs. Catherine Earhardt toured Lincoln and Havelock visiting her daughters Mesdames McCurdy and Quinn. Mesdames Rudolf Bergman Glen Miller and Oscar Dowler attended the Cass County American Legion Auxiliary convention in Plattsmouth on Wednesday. Ernest Pankonin, between Manley and Louisville, fetched materials for a chicken house. Miss Maggie Wolpert, long ill in Manley, shows improvement. August Krecklow, recently ill, can go about town but remains weak, leasing his service station to George Davis. Father Keenan of Lincoln visited here with Father Hennessey and they later called on Fathers Agius of Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris C. Murray
Louisville
Robert Wiles
John A. Stander
Plattsmouth
Palace
Herman Rauth
Henry Snell
Chester A. Eager
Manley
Bergman
Catherine Earhardt
Lincoln
Havelock
Mesdames McCurdy
Quinn
Mesdames
Rudolf Bergman
Glen Miller
Oscar Dowler
Cass County
American Legion Auxiliary
Maggie Wolpert
August Krecklow
George Davis
Father Keenan
Hennessey
St. Patrick's Church
George Agius
St. John’s Church
Marcellus Agius
Alice Kittrel
George Thimgan
Mary Alice
Homer Carnicle
Bill Rosencrans
University of Nebraska
Lula Mae Jackson
Denny
Lee Buskirk
Missouri
Ernest Nelson
Ashland
Florence Nelson
Jennie Livers
W. D. Livers
Dallas Livers
Cherryvale
Kansas
Charles Campbell
Omaha
Guy Long
Meisinger
Campbell
Ladies Club
George Vogler
John Kupke
Esther
Herman Gakemeier
Leonard Roeber
Wm. Winger
Elm
Oscar Laughlin
Wayne
Otto Olson
J. B. Jenny
Leigh
Will Copple
Lee
Alvo
Plant Trees by Rural Schools Boost Beautification Efforts
Mrs William Schmidtmann Jr chairs the Junior department of the local garden club which, with County Superintendent Lora Lloyd Kieck, reports rural schools have sent letters detailing tree planting and grounds beautification. Plattsmouth schools planted Arbor Day trees eight Chinese elms donated by Frank Cloidt along the parkway. Hilda Neeman of Palmyra writes April 26 1939 listing 18 hackberry trees four Chinese elm two cherry two apricot two weeping willow four iris bulbs planted by her school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schmidtmann, Jr
Plattsmouth
Frank Cloidt
Plattsmouth High School
Kieen
Hilda Neeman
Palmyra
Nebraska
Nebr
Lora Lloyd Kieck
Kieck
Marriage at City Hall Bind Omaha Pair
Judge C L Graves joined Raymond Harris and Chloe May Beckley in marriage at his city hall office. The ceremony was read impressively and witnessed by Mr and Mrs Robert Harris both of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Graves
City Hall
Raymond Harris
Chloe May Beckley
Omaha
Judge Graves
Robert Harris
Paul Flemming Receives Seven Hundred Baby Chicks
Paul Flemming ordered 200 baby chicks but shipment delays led the hatchery to ship two lots of 300 each. With the 100 delayed birds added, the Flemming family now cares for 700 chicks and reports all are thriving as plans for summer fries unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Flemming
Flemming
Witere
Man suffers serious injuries in country visit fall
While visiting in the country at his son George's home with Fred Bauer, he was jostled from a wagon hitting a bump. He sustained three broken ribs and three fractured vertebrae. Initial fears of internal injuries prompted an X ray at Otoe. Despite soreness, he is progressing as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bauer
George
Fred
Otoe
Mrs Elmer Pearson Visits From Denver
Mrs Elmer Pearson and her daughter arrived from Denver to visit her mother Mrs Alice Jenkins. They plan to stay as Mr Pearson seeks a barber location in the region after selling his Denver interests, prompted by Mrs Pearson relief advised by their physician for a lower altitude health reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Pearson
Denver
Alice Jenkins
Pearson
Accident disrupts return trip near Ward station
W J Ray, returning from a Lincoln trip, signaled a left turn at Ward service station. A following truck slowed then a car from the rear passed, forcing another car to swerve left and strike Ray's vehicle. Ray was shaken with no serious injuries. his car suffered severe damage. On Monday Harrs and Ray again traveled to Lincoln to settle the damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ray
Lincoln
Ward
Mr. Ray
Harrs
Ray
Weeping Water social notes and visitors tally
Local residents from Weeping Water and surrounding towns list visiting relatives and hosting guests. The report covers Tuesday to Sunday visits among Carnicle, Timm, Braun, Yager, Knecht, Cordes, Campbell, and Livers households, plus a 36th wedding anniversary dance and birthday observance. It notes travels to Omaha, Missouri, and Cherryvale, Kansas with extended family gatherings and a university trip for Bill Rosencrans.
Sudden Death Shocks Local Community
Charles Campbell died last Thursday from a heart attack while at the field to gather straw. He leaves wife Cora and two sons Russel and Paul along with many relatives and friends. A fuller life sketch will follow. The community extends its deepest sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Campbell
Campbell
Cora
Russel
Paul
Minitare
Friendly Circle Club Meets With Hobby Talks
The Friendly Circle members met last Thursday with Mrs. Lot tie Knecht presiding. Each attendee shared a favored hobby and reason. A business session followed with Bingo enjoyed by all. Visitors included Mrs. Cordes, Mrs. Nannon, Florence Nelson, Miss Fitzgerald, Mrs. Saunders, and Mrs. Long. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Knecht and assistants. The next meeting date was to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Lottie Knecht
Fred Cordes
Mary Nannon
Florence Nelson
Marie Fitzgerald
Saunders
Robert Long
Knecht
Mina Nunn
Stella Fosberg
Plattsmouth Meeting Aims To Bind Rural Farm Area
May 11 event with Mrs. Wm. Leddy invites ladies to answer roll call by naming a favorite bird. Rock surfaced roads improve access to a rich farm territory around Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Leddy
Plattsmouth
Hearing on Petition for Determination of Heirship in Cass County Neb
Notice to interested persons creditors and heirs that Thomas C. Clifford filed a petition seeking determination of the time of death date of Thaddeus S Clifford and his heirs for real estate Lot 7 and 8 Block 7 Ts Townsends Addition Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska The hearing is set for May 19 1939 at 10 o clock a m before the Cass County Court at the Plattsmouth courthouse Judge A H Duxbury issues the order dated April 24 1939
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Thaddeus S. Clifford
Thomas C. Clifford
Plattsmouth
Towit
Townsend
Josephine Clifford
Thaddeus
Clifford
A. H. Duxbury
John W. Clark
Maria M. Beebe
Beebe
John Rotter
Palmer
Vince F. Rotter
Etta Rotter
John V. Rotter
Lucretia Rotter
Mary Wareham
James
Frank B. Peter
District Court
Foreclosure Notice in Cass County Mortgage Action
The Federal Land Bank of Omaha sues heirs and interested parties in Cass County Nebraska to foreclose a mortgage on undivided portions of Section 6 Township 10 North Range 12 East and related parcels. The suit filed April 22 1939 seeks repayment of 6500.00 with 71 installments of 195.00. Respond by June 12 1939 or a default decree will be entered. Attorneys Tangney Dwyer and Dwyer represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie E. Brown
Range
Cass County
Nebraska
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
District Court
Lee Brown
Order of Hearing and Probate of Foreign Will in Cass County
In Cass County Nebraska an order of hearing on Harold W Richards petition to admit a foreign will of J F Wortman deceased to probate and appoint Richards as administrator with the will annexed is issued with notice by Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks before May 19 1929. Also final settlement in Anna F Geiser estate trusteeship filed with hearing May 26 1939 before the county judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wortman
Harold W. Richards
Nebraska
Plattsmouth Journal
A. D
Probate Notice in Case County Court for John Hirt
In the County Court of Case Coun estate of John Hirt deceased a petition for probate of a will and for appointment of Fred J. Hirt as Administrator with will annexed is set for hearing May 26 1939 at 10 o clock a m Dated April 25 1939 Sealed m1 3w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case County
Nebraska
John Hirt
Fred J. Hirt
A. H. Duxbury
Final account and discharge hearing in Sutton estate
Administrator of the estate of Della Sutton case No 3221 has filed the final report and petition for examination and allowance, heirship determination, residue assignment, and discharge. The court will hear the petition and report on May 26, 1939 at 10:00 a.m. Dated April 25, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Della Sutton
A. H. Duxbury
Trusteeship termination sought in Estate of David G Babbington
In Casa County Court under Trusteeship 91 J A Capwell trustee of the estate of David G Babbington deceased filed a final report and petitions for court approval and distribution of remaining assets. Objections to the reports and prayer must be filed by the specified date May 26 1939 at 2 oclock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa County
Nebraska
David G. Babbington
J. A. Capwell
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cass County Nebraska 1939
A public auction is set for May 29 1939 at 10 am at the South Front Door of the Cass County Court House Plattsmouth Nebraska. Proceeds cover Conservative Mortgage Company Trustee versus Frank E Vallery and others with property described as part of the southwest quarter of section 35 township 13 range 13 south of the Burlington railroad right of way and subject to Missouri Pacific right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sedgway
Cass County
Nebraska
Court House
Plattsmouth
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Frank E. Vallery
Notice to Creditors of Philip T Becker Estate
Creditors of the estate of Philip T Becker deceased are notified that the claim filing period ends August 14, 1939. A hearing to examine and adjust all filed claims is set for August 18, 1939 at 10 a.m. in the County Court room in Plattsmouth. Dated April 14, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa County
Nebraska
Philip T. Becker
Plattsmouth
Estate of Josephine Clifford Final accounting hearing notice
The administrator for the estate of Josephine Clifford has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration. The court will hear determination of heirship and assignment of residue on May 12. Dated April 14, 1923.
Hearing Set To Adjust Debts Of Marcus Browen
The court schedules a hearing for August 11, 1939 at 10:00 a.m. to examine and adjust all claims or objections filed against Marcus C. Browen, deceased, No. 2393. Dated April 7, 1939.
Notice of Hearing in the Estate of Hannah Penn
The county court in Plattsmouth Nebraska will hear the petition of Frances M. Jefferson and Alma A. Heilman on May 19 1939 at 10 o clock a m to appoint Lester A. Westland as administrator cum testamento annexo de bonis non of the estate of Hannah Penn deceased Estate No 3292 dated April 24 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Hannah Penn
Frances M. Jefferson
Alma A. Heilman
Lester A. Westland
Plattsmouth
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Cass County Nebraska 1939
By order of the District Court clerk a sheriff sale is set for May 12 1939 at 10 am at the south front door of the Cass County Courthouse Nebraska. The property is the SW quarter of Section 10 and SE quarter NE quarter of Section 16 Township 11 North Range 9 East Cass County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Second Judicial District
Cass County
Nebraska
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of
State of
Lincoln
Grace Conn
Ervin O. Conn
Louisa
Lincoln Safe Deposit Company
Greenwood State Bank
Greenwood
Alfred Alstrup
Oscar Hoffman
Speier and Simon
Speier's Inc
Ben Simon and Sons
Chain Syndicate
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Alvo
Home Finance and Investment Company
Department of Banking
State of Nebraska
Ashland State Bank
Ashland
E. H. Luikart
Banking Department
Bessie B. Conn
Court House
Joe BK
Ss County
Notice of Sale and Quiet Title in Cass County Nebraska
Public auction set for May 20 1939 at 10 o clock in Cass County to sell West Half of Southeast Quarter Section 32 Town 11 Range 14 East for Willis Eaton et al to satisfy Mark judgment. Also suit to quiet title Frank E Peter vs John W Clark et al seeks decree quieting title to Palmer s Out Lots in Plattsmouth with answer due May 29 1939. Journal office ad at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Willis Eaton
William H. Mark
Plattsmouth
Estate of C Lawrence Stull Petition for Account
The estate of C Lawrence Stull seeks examination and allowance of administration accounts determination of heirs assignment of residue and discharge. The petition and report are to be heard before the court on May 19 1939 at ten oclock am. Dated April 20 1939.
Estate of Edna Binger in County Court of Caza County
In the County Court of Caza County estate of Edna Binger deceased No 3363 dated April 19 1939 notice of hearing and filing required for final settlement and appointment of executor seen in probate records.
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Iowa Road
Manley News
Ernest Pankonin
South Bend
J. L. Carnicle
Helena Timm
George Braun
Yager
Joe Peterson
Frank Ohm
Ternoon
Mollie Neuman
F. J. Knecht
Wm. Luetchens
Murdock
Harvey Frahm
Ithaca
Wm. Blum
Herbert
Dave Campbell
Chas, Campbell
Edward J. Tangney
D. O. Dwyer
W. L. Dwyer
It's
County of
Cass
Anna F. Geiser
Frank A. Cloidt
J. Howard Davis
Sheriff's Sale
Joe Maasee
Marcus C. Browen
Case
Joe Mraser
Emery J. Doody
Frank E. Peter
Et al
W. A. Robertson
Plaintiff
C. Lawrence Stull
Ten Alamalba Em
UDR
Caza County
Edna
Binger
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