Strange Los Angeles case links Plattsmouth man to mistaken marriage claim
Joseph Glenn Phebus, formerly of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, is involved in a Los Angeles court case where Grace Moore claims he married her in 1904. Witnesses from Plattsmouth and Los Angeles testify to Phebus identity, while Phebus denies any St Louis marriage. Judge Bullock suspends ruling to allow birth records and ID documents.
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Plattsmouth
Los Angeles
Joseph Glen Phebus
Grace Moore
Stt. Louis
Missouri
Mr. Phebus
Co. D. Lange
J. E. Tuey
South Sixth Street
Halstead
Tast
Joseph Glenn Phebps
Bullock
Phebus
James W. Moore
Joseph Glenn Phebus
Oweos
Joe
Ear! Wescott
Joe Phebus
Charte Anderson
Fpirttsmonth
Sanita Barbara
Phobus
Nebraska
Minneapolis
California
St. Louis
Railway Company
Pearl Thayer
Earl C. Wescott
Marhelite Corporation
Wescott
Charlie Anderson
Plartsmouth
Joseph Gienn
A. H. Edler
Death comes to prominent Elmwood man
C. S. Aldrich prominent Elmwood attorney banker died suddenly at the First Methodist church service from a heart attack after years of ill health. Born in Iown fifty two years ago he served as a captain in the Spanish American War and later practiced law in Marshalltown before moving to Elmwood in 1905. He was cashier of the American Exchange Bank with his brother in law John P. Cobb. Mrs Bess Streeter Alldrich is his widow and a well known author. Funeral at 2 30 Tuesday at the First Methodist church Elmwood.
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Dalby
C. S. Aldrich
Elmwood
First Methodist
Aldrich
Cr. S. Aldrich
Iown
Marshalltown
Iowa
Nebraska
John P. Cobb
American Exchance Bank
Cass County
Going to Missouri From Tuessary's Daily
W R Patrick Omaha attorney visited the county commissioners today to discuss his claim for legal services in grand jury trials and convictions. He plans a summer outing and seeks a rest in the White River Ozarks area of Missouri famed for quiet spots and active fishing.
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Tuessary
W. R. Patrick
Omaha
Patrick
Minnesota
White River
Ozarks
Missouri
Larson announce birth of son on May 4 1925
Mr and Mrs Raymond J Larson announce the birth of a son on May 4 1925.
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Raymond J. Larson
Pile Driving Begins on Platte River Bridge Project
Construction starts on the new Kings of Trails Bridge over the Platte river with pile driving under way. Economy Bridge Co. of Lincoln prepares to drive the second row of piling as dredging and fill proceed to finished approaches. Engineers note low river levels help progress and aim to complete sand fill and roadway approaches before high water.
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Platte River
Kings of Trails Brtdge Company
Economy Bridge Co
Lincoln
Platte
la Platte
W C T U Meeting Highlights Mother's Day Reflections
The W C T U ladies met at Mrs E H Wescott's home for a Mother’s Day program. Readings by Mrs W T Arn Mrs John Elliott Mrs W T Smith Mrs Glen Vallery Mrs W W Wasley and Mr Charles Troop framed tender memories. Vocal solos by Miss Gretchen Warner with Miss Helen Wescott on piano delighted attendees. Refreshments followed as a fitting close to a pleasant afternoon.
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Thedar
Paris
E. H. Wescott
Mesdames W. T. Arn
John Elliott
W. T. Smith
Glen Vallery
W. W. Wasley
Charles Troop
Gretchen Warner
Helen Wescott
Married at the Court House in Eagle
Yesterday afternoon County Judge A H Duxbury performed a marriage ceremony for Thomas F Renner and Miss Olla Burns, both of Eagle. The couple returned to the west part of the county to reside in the future.
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A. H. Duxbury
C. M. Savage
Omaha
Thomas F. Renner
Olla Burns
Eagle
Mrs Rainey Showing Signs Of Improvement At Home
Reports from the bedside of Mrs Isabel Rainey indicate her condition has improved after weeks of poor health. Family members are encouraged by the current favorable signs that suggest the mother may soon continue to recover and regain strength.
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Isabel Rainey
Bates Book and Gift Shop Ink and Pencil Sale
A local notice advertises Bates Book and Gift Shop offering ink and pencils. The item highlights affordable writing supplies at a downtown shop.
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The
Attend the Big Convention in Omaha This Week
Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps gatherings in Omaha at the Hotel Rome attract wide attention with about 1400 members present. Local attendees include Thomas W. Gilera Asbury Jacks John Fightus wife Mrs. Robert Troop Mrs Mary Voor Mrs S Forbes and Mrs Jessie Hall.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
State of
Nebraska
Omaha
Rome
Sixteen Infantry Hike to Fort Leavenworth for Training Camp
The 17th United States Infantry begins a 1290 man hike from Fort Crook to Fort Leavenworth to conduct a citizens military training camp. They pass Plattsmouth, meet local chamber officials, and plan events including a baseball game and band concert for local residents.
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Seventeenth Infantry
United States Army
Fort Crook
Fort Leavenworth
Kaners
Citizens
Co. C. Kinney
Reggiment
Service Company
I. KK. I
Plattsmouth
Lake L. Wiles
Louisville
Union
Nebraska City
Chamber of Commerce
Sixth
Main Street
17Th Infantry
Garfield Park
First Presbyterian Church
Col Kinney
Loyal Woman's club meets at Wintersteen hill home
Yesterday afternoon the Loyal Woman's club of the First Christian church held a busy business session at Mrs. Harry Rainey's residence on Wintersteen hill assisted by Mrs. George Stones. A social hour followed with conversation and visiting and refreshments were served.
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Loyal Woman's Club
The
First Christian Church
Harry Rainey
Wintersteen Hill
George Stones
Mrs Lutz and Daughter Visit Omaha for Business
Mrs. John Lutz and her daughter Miss Helen were in Omaha today for a few hours to take care of business matters.
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John Lutz
Miss Helen
Omaha
Mrs Allen Beeson Dies at Age Ninety-Nine
Mrs. Allen Beeson a pioneer resident of the area died after a long illness at her daughter’s home in Omaha. Born December 26 1835 in Leesburg Ohio she lived in Cass county before moving to Plattsmouth. She leaves four sons and one daughter and Funeral services are scheduled at the First Methodist church in Plattsmouth with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
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Hans
Herbert H. Cotton
Cmuthe
Wears
Suga F. Beeson
Lersburg
Ohio
Ludy
Allen Heeson
Leeshore
Beesen
Iowa
Frankfort
Montgomery County
Rod Oak
Oscenia
Iowan
Carthage
Missouri
Red Oak
Tae
Beeson
Cass County
Plattemouth
Lafayette Street
Omaha
Plattsmouth
First Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
The Merry Workers Club Meeting Notes
The Merry Workers Club spent an afternoon at Mrs. Forrest Leonard’s home on April 6 with twenty one ladies attending. They discussed "The Choice and Making of Labor Savers" and shared helpful suggestions. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Grant Hackenbere’s home on June 3.
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Merry Workers Club
Forrest Leonard
Grant Hackenbere
Pleasing Reading From City Pupils Prompts Mother’s Day Echo
At a Monday afternoon program at the public library the grade school pupils performed. The standout piece was Robert Mann's Somebody's Mother read aloud with beauty and clear appreciation from all in attendance.
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Robert Mann
Organizing Alpha Gamma Chapter of Kappa Beta Pi in Omaha
The Alpha Gamma chapter of the Kappa Beta Pi national legal sorority organized in Omaha last week. Plattsmouth notes charter member Miss Margaret Goos, daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Goos, born in the city and then a Creigh student.
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Kappa Beta Pi
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Margaret Goos
H. H. Goos
Miss Goos
Creigh
Student Bound for Law Practice After Graduation
The manuscript notes that she will enter the practice of law after completing her studies. Friends in the college anticipate a successful and brilliant career at the bar as she begins her professional path.
Rail Clerks Meeting Opens Amid Dispute in Kansas City
Kansas City May 4 opening session of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks freight handlers and express and station employees features persistent opposition to seating delegates and charges that grand lodge officers violated the constitution. The dispute centers on a charter issued to a Cincinnati lodge.
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Kansas City
Grand Lodge
Cincinnati
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers in Plattsmouth Meeting
Plattsmouth lodge No. 11 A F and A M held its annual election of officers with a large attendance. Elected were Worshipful Master Oliver C Hud son Senior Warden Willis R Holmes Junior Warden Haymond C Cook Secretary Leslie W Niel Treasurer Frank A Cloidt. The session ended with a social hour and a fine supper.
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Masonic Lodge
Oliver C. Hudson
Plattsmouth Lodge No. 4
Plattsmouth Lodge No. 11
Oliver C. Hud
Willis R. Holmes
Haymond C. Cook
Leslie W. Niel
Frank A. Cloidt
Elks Dance Pleases Members At Club Event
A Tuesday Elks club dance featured the Al Finch Symphonions with a fine program of new and popular tunes. The event drew a large turnout from the order and friends, and music lasted until the midnight hour.
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Elks Club
al Finch Symphonians
Order
Arn Recovers After Severe Ill Health Spell
Vernon T. Arn head of the local AL WAA was at duties in the Chasemeat market this morning after a very severe sick spell yesterday that caused concern among his family. He believes the attack was serious and feared paralysis, but today he is improved and able to be out though still under the weather.
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Mondaer
Vernon T. Arn
AL. W. A
Chasemeat Market
Vern
Altho
Butler From Weeping Water Visits Waterloo Court Matters
Cc E Butler formerly of Weeping Water now in Waterloo Town visited yesterday to look after court base matters in which he has an interest.
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Cc. E. Butler
Weeping Water
Waterloo
Town
Large Swoop Windstorm Wrecks Three Cars in Highway Crash
A heavy windstorm near a rural station south of Copemhaver caused a 60 mph crash injuring Mrs J E McFarland lightly. A 1921 Chevrolet owned by J E McFarland of Auburn was destroyed, another Ford from Murray and a third car were damaged as a Stuttebaker plowed into the line of vehicles. All occupants escaped serious injuries and were helped to care and later returned home.
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Monttae
Reolly
Thin Efts
J. E. McFariend
Auburn
J. E. McFarland
McFarland
Council Bluffs
Copenharver
Livingston
Divorce Decree Granted in Desertion Case
In district court a decree of divorce was granted to Mra. Bessie Flockhart from Harold Flockhart. The action was for desertion, with the defendant absent for two years and no word of his whereabouts since.
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Mra
Bessie Flockhart
Harold Flockheart
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Glen Phebus
Wey
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Mrs. Rainey
Enroute
FY. Leavenworth
Leavenworth
PJ Attsmouth
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