Yankee Robinson Circus Delights 4500 in Crowded City Show
The Yankee Robinson circus wowed about 4 500 local spectators yesterday with a first class program led by the Imperial Japanese troupe and trained seals under Captain Treal. An injury halted the Texas cowboy Indian Joe Davis after a brutal ride when a bucking bronco lay down on him. The parade through the business district and a bustling concert preceded the 7 30 departure to Pender Nebraska for today’s performance.
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Yankee Robinson Circus
Yankee Robinson
Treal
Seale
Main Street
Vine Street
Joe” Davis
Davis
Pender
Neb
Doctor Gilmore Journeys With Shraders for Eye Tumor Consultation
Dr G W Gilmore traveled with Mr and Mrs Robert Shrader of near Murray to Omaha on the Burlington for Mrs Shrader to consult Dr Gifford about a small eye tumor and seek treatment before it worsens.
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G. W. Gilmore
Robert Shrader
Murray
Burlington
Omaha
Mrs Joe Thompson Ill as Family Hopes for Quick Recovery
Tuesday’s Day reports Mrs Joseph Thambeon has been ill for some time and is not improving rapidly. Doctors hope she will soon recover enough to be out, as she has been greatly missed in her social circle.
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Joseph Thambeon
Denson Dies in Lincoln State Hospital
John R. Denson longtime resident and former city constable died at 8 p m in Lincoln State Hospital after being sent there months ago due to illness. Born in Iowa about 56 years ago he moved to the city in 1880 and worked in railroading until losing an arm in an accident. He leaves a wife and five children along with two sons from a first marriage. The widow and Clyde Jones family members left for Lincoln to bring back the body. funeral time and place to be decided.
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John R. Denson
Lincoln
State Hospital
Mr. Denson
Lowa
Denson
Clyde Jones
Picnic at Fairview School House Delights Attendees
The Fairview school district held a Friday picnic at the school house after a lively program by Miss Marie Jerousek and the pupils. An afternoon grove gathering on Philip Pritsch’s farm featured swings seesaws and refreshments, with the event praised as a complete success.
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Fairview
Marie Jerousek
Ju Ile Grove
Philip Pritsch
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Pure Blood Remedy
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for heavy impure blood, claiming to improve complexion, headaches, nausea and indigestion. It urges readers to buy the product for 81.00 at all stores and promises a healthy, strong appearance.
Dance at Sokol Hall May 17 at West Pearl Street
The T. J. Sokol society invites the public to a social dance at their hall on West Pearl Street Saturday evening May 17. The Folly Orchestra will provide music for the occasion and a good time is assured to all.
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TJ. Sokol Soviety
West
Pearl Street
Orches Itra
Plattsmouth School Board Swears In New Members
The Plattsmouth school board concludes its regular meeting and new board members take seats. Robert retains his post while T H Pollac succeeds H M Soennichsen. Officers elected: President Dr A Marshall, Vice President John Lulz, Secretary E K Westott. Jessie Moore re elected and Elizabeth Oliver hired to the grades.
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Plattsmouth State Bank
Roberts
T. H. Pollac
H. M. Soennichsen
Soennichsen
A. Marshall
John Lulz
EK. H. Westott
Jessie Moore
Sciemce
Elizabeth Oliver
River erosion and rail line damage near Pacific Junction
The Missouri River washed away about 200 feet of rip rap and 200 feet of side track opposite the city, causing bank collapse near the Lincoln farm. Burlington crews labored to halt further damage while repairs await new track. Costs near Folsom and opposite towns rise toward 350000 as the river threatens more land.
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Missouri Tiver
Lincoln Farm
Burlington
Edward Fitzgerald
Nebraska
Missouri
Pacific Junction
Folsom
Sell your property by an ad In the Journal
Property owners are urged to advertise real estate listings in The Journal. Use the classified section to reach local buyers and speed up transactions with clear terms and contact details.
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Journal
Nehawka Couple Wed By County Judge Beeson
Last evening at about six o clock County Judge Beeson issued a marriage license to George Bates and Miss Susy Kivelt of Nehawka and joined them in wedlock. The couple left the courthouse rejoicing in their happiness.
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Beeson
George ©. Bates
Susy Kivelt
Nehawka
Death of Cass County Pioneer Mrs Rachel Adams
Mrs. Rachel Adams aged eighty nine died Sunday at Fremont at her daughter’s home, widow of Jacob Adams who died in 1874. Born 1823 in Andrew County Missouri, she helped settle Nebraska and farmed near the city with her family. Funeral held at United Brethren church then burial beside her husband in Bikenhary Cemetery. Her passing leaves many mourners in sorrow at her longtime, kindly deeds.
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Cass County
Fremont
Rachael Adams
Samuel Maxwell
Rachel Wiles
Andrew County
Missour
Jacob Adams
Nebraska
Adams
William T. Adams
Missouri Pacific
United Brethren Church
Old Home
Bikenhary
Grandma” Adams
Busy day in Judge Beeson's court with multiple estates
The county court handled several estate matters including the Thomas Payne will contest from Greenwood continued to June 10 and final settlements in the Dr. Allen Fulmer and Alonzo C. Clymer estates. A claim by Joseph Halmes against Nicholas Halmes was continued for further testimony. Judge Beeson also officiated the wedding of Charles Lukanek and Anna Dives of Omaha.
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Thomas Payne
Greenwood
Nicholas Halmes
Beeson
Charles Lukanek
Anna Dives
Omaha
State v Thomas Stokes Trial Delayed Thirty Days
The case of the State vs. Thomas Stokes opened in Justice M Archer's court yesterday but a thirty day continuance was granted to the defendant. Charles Martin appeared as Stokes’s attorney.
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Thomas Stokes
Justice M. Archer
Charles Martin
Stokes
Dean's Ointment Endorsed for Skin Ailments
For any itching skin trouble piles eczema salt rheum hives itch scald head herpes scabies Dean's Ointment is highly recommended. See a box of all stores.
Frank Burr of This City Passed Away Last Night
Frank Burr a ten year resident of this city died at his home in the west part last night at 14 25 after a short illness with complications. Born in Germany March 26 1845 he came to America and later to Nebraska. He leaves a wife and five children in Canada Lakeview Ohio Lincoln Akron and Omaha. Funeral likely Thursday as daughter in Ohio awaits word. He had many friends in this city.
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Frank Burr
Mr. Burr
Germany
America
East
Nebraska
John Burr
Canada
Herman Burr
Lakeside
Lincoln
A. I. Kearney
Akron
Ray Buckingham
Omaha
Ohio
Burr
Ungle Peter Keil Falls in Home Painting Accident
Peter Keil of the county west side slipped from a chair while painting at home and suffered a severe fall with shock and bruises. He has been bedridden since, his health already fragile after a prior runaway injury over a year ago, and friends hope for his swift recovery.
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Dnele
Peter Keil
Keil
Dan Cupid Shoots Arrows Direct in We City Wedding
Max Pfitzmeyer and Miss Anna Reidel obtained marriage licenses from County Judge Beeson and the ceremony was performed at St Paul’s Church by Rev J H W Steger using a Lutheran rite. The couple, now residents of the city, celebrated at the German Home with a large reception sharing best wishes for a happy future.
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Dany
Cupid
Max Pfitzmeyer
Anna Reidel
Beeson
J. H W. Steger
St. Paul's Church
Burlington
Mrs Tierman Visits From Denver to See Her Parents
Mrs John Tierman and her former name Emily Morrison arrived last evening from Denver to make a brief visit with her parents, Thomas Dahb and his wife.
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John Tierman
Emily Morrison
Denver
Thomas Dahb
Dance at the K. 8. Hall Promises Fine Music
A social dance will be held at the K. 8. hall on Saturday evening May 17. The public is invited to attend and enjoy a good time with the best music provided.
Will Pay Pretty Dearly For All His Fun
Roy Fox, after a night of heavy drinking, was jailed by Officer Neumann and Sheriff Quinton. He resisted arrest but calmed, and faced Judge Archer who fined him 82 dollars plus costs for drunkenness. He agreed to reimburse jail window damage totaling about 20 dollars.
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Roy Fox
Neumann
Quinton
Archer
Improvements Spread Across City as Repairs Surge
The city dashboards a booming repair season with hammering and painting in nearly every home. Labor demand is high at rifle range Burlington shops and Mc Maken concrete works, attracting many out-of-t owners and signaling months of prosperity ahead.
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Cily
Rifle Range
Burlington Shops
McMaken Concrete Works
Former Plattsmouth Boy in Serious Gasoline Car Fire
Joseph Stastka a Missouri Pacific telegraph operator at Auburn suffered serious burns when a gasoline car tank exploded on the road. Two companions escaped with minor burns. Stastka once worked at the Missouri Pacific depot in Plattsmouth and is hospitalized in Auburn.
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Auburn
Nebraska City
Mr. Slastka
Missouri Pacific
Joseph Stastka
Stastka
Dean's Regulats Laxative Promoted in Stores
A brief health ad promotes Dean's Regulats as a mild laxative for easy bowels. It notes a price of 25 cents and availability at all stores.
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Dean
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Plattsmouth
W. A. Bryan
Joe Thompson
Jack Denson
Insane
Fairview School
T. J. Sokol Hall
TE Board At Education
Rachel Adams
Dan Gupid
Plattomouth Boy
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