Ed Stanton vanishes after restaurant departure
Union Citizen reports Ed Stanton, restaurant owner on Main Street, leaves abruptly after locking doors at eleven. He sends a brief note and a small cash check to his wife, leaving bills against customers and no explanation. Neighbors recall a prior disappearance, prompting speculation weather or wandering. Mrs Stanton will run the business as usual.
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Stanton
Main Street
Edward
Woodbine
In Critical Condition in Omaha Tuberculosis Case
Former Chief of Police Jos Pite Gerald arrived from Omaha to visit Fitzgerald who lies in a critical condition. Fitzgerald, a tuberculosis sufferer, suffered a violent hemorrhage last Monday and was rushed to Omaha where doctors held slim hopes. His family was summoned to his bedside and he later returned to the city, conveyed by No. 14. Friends hope his rally becomes permanent and he moves toward recovery.
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Jos, Pitegerald
Omaha
Fitzgerald
Frank Steppat Honored With Granite Shower by Friends
Last Saturday evening a group surprised Frank Steppat at his home with a granite themed party. Guests enjoyed dancing and a late midnight luncheon. many granite articles were given as gifts. Relics found later include a two gallon whiskey receipt a red ribbon pledge from 1878 and a counterfeiters kit from decades past. Louisville Courier.
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Mr. Steppat
Lena Hirz
Ida Egenberger
Bertha Nolting
Eleanor Todd
Katie Kaffenberger
Anna Stenpet
Maggie Kaffenberger
Mary Kaffenberger
Louise Kehne
Sophronia Pelton
Anna Sayles
Anna
Gentlemen Visit Reported by Journal Readers
The Journal received a favorable afternoon call from residents near Murray and Union. Attendees included Dr. George A. Dilmore Luthe Crawford George Saxton and James Niday, noted as esteemed locals who are said to not call often enough.
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Murray and
Union
George A. Dilmore
Luthe Crawford
George Saxton
Cams County
James Niday
Jared
Three good Shorthorn yearling hulls for sale
Mark White lists three well bred registered Shorthorn yearlings for sale and notes availability of good fresh milk cows.
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Mark White
Judge approves Dabner Thacker will for probate
County Judge Beeson overruled objections to the late Dabner Thacker will and admitted it to probate after weighing conflicting testimony. Many witnesses testified to the decedent’s unsound mind at execution, while others claimed sound mind. Judge Reeson sustained the will, with higher court possible and perhaps the supreme court.
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Booson
Dabner Thacker
Beeson
Mr. Thacker
Reeson
Supreme Court
Three Separate Fires Reported At Burlington Station
Three distinct fires broke out in the Burlington station area this afternoon. Fire crews were on the scene but the omore notes the report was not detailed. full particulars are promised in tomorrow’s edition.
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Burington Station
Theomore
P. E. O. Chapter F Social Event at Mrs Travis Home
Chapter F of the P. E. O. entertained members and guests at a Friday evening “at home” party celebrating Shakespeare with a playful initiation for the husbands and escorts. Mrs. H. D. Travis presided, refreshments were served, and guests included Mrs. Gee Gilman and several named members and visitors.
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Chapter F
P. BE. O
H. D. Travis
Bard of Avon
M. M. Hood
Will Ramsey, Inc
Crabill
B. H. Wescott
Streleht
Glenn Rawls
Karl Travis
Ralph White
BE. W. Cook
Mrs. Travis
P. BR
The Soulless Man Honest Words From Bob Taylor
The passage attributes sentiment to editor and senator Bob Taylor. It contrasts wealth with family joy, preferring shared simple pleasures over greed. It denounces the soulless pursuit of gold that harms laughter, song, and youth under a roof.
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United States
Bob Taylor
South Bend Visitor Spends Day in City
Wortman of South Bend arrives this morning on the Sehuy Jor to handle business matters during a day in the city.
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Wortman
South Bend
Sermon Highlights Man as Heir With Christ at Methodist Meeting
Rev Randall's last night sermon at the Methodist church urged listeners to view man by spiritual standards not physical. He cited Psalm 8 and Paul to affirm heirship with Christ and contrasted worldly measure with eternal destiny. Youth welcome, music numbers planned for upcoming meetings.
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Theournal
Methodist Church
Randall
Paul
God
Christ
Jesus Christ
Voltaire
India
China
Africa
Mrs. Frank Sheeley Visiting Omaha Family After Robbery
Mrs. Frank Sheeley and her daughter arrived this morning from Omaha to visit her parents Wm. Weber and wife. The Sheeleys were robbed last night. valuables largely kept in the room where they slept, so the burglars secured only a small booty. Mrs. Sheeley may stay several days in the city with her parents.
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Frank Sheeley
Omaha
Wm. Weber
Sheeley
Rothern
Henry Lehnhoff Passes Away in Lincoln Nebraska
Henry Lehnhoff longtime Lincoln and Cass County resident dies at seventy five after a long illness from a spinal tumor. Born in Germany he immigrated in 1859 and helped settle Louisville Nebraska before moving to Lincoln where he owned a fine home. Funeral services are planned in Louisville with English services in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Mr. Lehnhoff
Nebraska
Prairie
Germany
America
Fred
Wisconsin
Pike's Peak
Eldorado
Elm Creek
Plattsmouth
Lehnoff
Louisville
Nebraska City Land Office
Will Contest Drawn Out In Thacker Case At Court
Testimony on Thacker will contest stretched into late night session as judges and attorneys argued over mental capacity and estate details. The will leaves $100 to George Thacker and John Thacker, $240 to Rachel Morgan, $825 to several grandchildren, and five equal shares to Walter, Myrtle Preston, Dabner T Thacker, Eidrege Thacker, and Aloy Hammon.
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Thacker
Walter
Cane County
George Thacker
John Thacker
Millie Midkiff
Rachel Morgan Ia
Ter Aloy Hammon
Shere Ehald
Jesse L. Root
The Tribute of a Friend to Henry Lehnhoff
The writer mourns the death of Henry Lehnhoff and recalls a farewell in Lincoln. Standing at his grave, the speaker salutes the departed and prays for peaceful reunion in the afterlife. Sympathy is offered to Lehnhoff’s wife and children for a faithful husband and father.
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Henry Lehnhoff
Lincoln
Neigbors
Injured in Munaway Ben Hoffman Hurt After Run to Hill
In a week end incident in Funaway Ben Hoffman was thrown from a wagon as his horse bolted past the depot and toward Worth Hill. He suffered shoulder injuries but did not seek a doctor for a day or two and is now improving. The team escaped serious injury.
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Frank Greek
Louisville
Little Rock
Arkansas
Loulaville Courter
Ben Hoffman
Funaway
Tie
Worth Hill
Kimwood
Mrr
Hoffman
Elmwood
Beha
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Schuyler
Caus County
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