Jottings Flit Between Wit and Wyoming Openings
Leon J Pepperberg, university geology assistant, toured central Wyoming for settlement prospects. He cites land well suited to agriculture and rich in mineral deposits, noting Lander’s amenities 130 miles from rail and Shoshoni’s boom as the Northwestern line nears.
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Leon J. Pepperberg
The
University
Wyoming
Mr. Pepperberg
Pepperbure
Lander
Shoshoni
Pepperberg
Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln State Journal
Deceptive Orphan Charity Scam Warned In Aurora
The Central City Nebr record notes a stylish young woman swindling business people across towns by soliciting funds for a non existent Aurora orphan asylum. She raised donations by increasing small subscriptions and shows a need for licensing solicitors to curb such schemes.
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Aurora
Neb
Mexico City Wins Brown Shoe Plant Contract
The Journal urged funding for a Brown Shoe Co factory to be built in a city that would donate 40000 dollars while Brown Shoe would invest 75000 dollars in equipment and hire 1250 workers. Mexico Missouri secured the project after local citizens contributed, boosting hopes the investment would return several times over. Property owner Mr Quates hails the decision, foreseeing real estate gains in a 5000 population town.
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Journal
Brown Shoe Co
Mexico
Mr. Quates
76th Birthday of Rev Emanuel Hartig Charms Parish
Rev Father Emanuel Hartig pastor of St Benedict Church and vicar general of the state celebrated his 76th birthday with a gathering for the scholars of St Benedict school. Parishioners called to offer congratulations noting his long service since 1881 and his continued vigor.
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Father Emanuel Hartig
St. Benedict Catholic Church
St. Benedict School
Father Emanuel
St.Benedict Church
Atchison
Ile
Nebraska City News
Entertains Aid Society at Mrs Thomp son Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the M B E church met at the home of Mrs J L Thomp son on Thursday afternoon for business then social conversation and refreshments. About thirty five ladies attended and expressed gratitude to their hostess for an enjoyable time.
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J. L. Thompson
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. BE
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Court room denial angers Decoration Day organizers
The Go A. R. post asked to use the district court room for Decoration Day exercises to save theatre costs, but county commissioners refused. The Journal laments the denial, arguing the courthouse is public property and the old soldiers deserve proper facilities to honor the day.
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Go A. Ki
Parmele
People
Ring turning superstition spreads in Norfolk town
An odd superstition grows in Norfolk where boys ask pedestrians to turn a ring on their finger. One child claims turning rings leads to marriage with the first girl who wears a red necktie. The piece contrasts this with a civic call for unity and a city federation to boost Plattsmouth’s civic life.
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Norfolk
Norfolk News
Plattsmouth
Body Found Floating in Missouri River Near Bowker Bend
A man about twenty two to twenty three was found without shoes or hat, shaved, floating in the Missouri River about 4 50 pm by riprap workers one and a half miles below here near Bowker Bend. His head was broken. He wore a coat and vest tied around his head. A note to Mrs G W Stewart of Dakota City Neb was pinned to a log. Sheriff and coroner notified. Fred Evans found the body. The body is in wood state preservation.
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Ile
Bowker Bend
G. W. Stewart
Dakota City
Neb
Fred Evans
Journal letter praises Magowan and Iowa farm life
In remitting for the Journal A W Magowan, formerly in charge of the W D Jones livery barn, who moved back to his Iowa farm three years ago, writes that the paper is read by his family and appreciated. He notes a promising spring, cattle turned to grass, and widespread patron goodwill.
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A. W. Magowan
W. D. Jones
Iowa
Mrs Elizabeth Urwin Dies at Home of Son in Louisville
Mrs Elizabeth Urwin died Thursday night at about 9 30 at her son Geo W Urwin's home. She was aged years. Funeral from the Urwin residence Saturday at 1 pm conducted by Rev Everett. Interment at River View cemetery Louisville.
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Elizabeth Urwin
Geo. W. Urwin
Urwin
Rev
Everett
River View
Louisville Courier
May Not Survive Injuries At Omaha Yard Accident
Grant Cotner suffered critical injuries Thursday when crushed between two cars at the Omaha yards. He had lived in Whiseiy and worked as an inspector before moving to Omaha. His brothers and families traveled to the hospital as doctors fought to save him. several ribs were broken with one protruding and other internal damage feared.
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Grant Cotner
Oyton Yards
Omaha
John and
Lee
A. J. Chriswiser
Onala
Conner
Whiseiy
Sa -Son
OPM
Bridal shower honors Mrs. Albert Dutton in South Omaha
Mr and Mrs Win McCauley hosted a tin shower for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Albert Dutton of South Omaha. Guests solved flower and plant riddles, Rev Salsbury and wife involved, then enjoyed refreshments and reading verses. The couple opened gifts as parcels were unwrapped. They departed on the 10:18 train to Omaha.
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Win
McCauley
Albert Dutton
South Omaha
Salsbury
Mrs. Dutton
Oamaha
Citizens Meeting Sought for Village Improvement Society
A local appeal calls for a citizens meeting to discuss forming a village improvement society. Residents see potential benefits in weed control cemetery upkeep and cleaner streets and alleys. The piece urges public opinion and collective effort to push city officials toward bettering local conditions.
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Plattsmouth
Funeral of William Darrough in Soldier’s Uniform
The funeral for William Darrough, born May 20 1824 in Ohio and Civil War veteran, was held today at the home of his son in the village. He died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock from illnesses contracted in service, and requested burial in a soldier's uniform, which was carried out.
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Union
William Darrough
Mr. Darrough
Ohio
Ile
Fight at Spence’s saloon sparks disorder in Louisville
Reports say Saturday night patrons entered Spence’s saloon in Louisville and began a disturbance. The melee ended when authorities intervened. a complaint was sworn in Archer’s court alleging assault and battery by Benjamin Walton against Charles Spence.
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Spence
Louisville
SION
Dlen Archer
Charles Spence
Thenjamin Walton
Hack Toters Faces Multiple Fraud Charges in Mills County
The Mills County grand jury indicted a suspect known as Hack Toters for cheating by false pretenses after he allegedly stole hundreds of pairs of roller skates from Mallamouth. Rodgers was tracked to Creston where he was captured. Authorities seek two more men linked to swindling Thomas Smouse of Glenwood and forgery in Connell and nearby areas. If captured, he may be held in Nebraska for years.
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Hack Toters
Glenwood
Wrind
Mills County
Rodgers
Creston
Tleik
Thomas Smouse
Connell Mls
Iowa
Hodgers
Nebraska
Earthquake Survivor Seeks Help After San Francisco Disaster
A San Francisco resident driven from her home by the April earthquake writes to the Journal. She lost most of her clothing, endured two days of travel, and seeks a home in Madison, California, naming J M Young Sr as her relative and thanking Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dapen of Murray for help.
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Epon Jounn
Lloyd Dapen
Murray
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Mason Street
San Francisco
J. M. Young
Oime
Madison
Cal
Mies
Warren
Elmwood residents set sail for Europe in May
J Crogye manager of Union Lumber and Graton Co of Elmwood and his son Pred die depart Munday for New York to sail May 10 on the steamship Amerika bound for Germany to visit for about three months. Henry Roelofse and daughter Minnie Kroft of Elmwood also sail May 10 for a Holland visit of several months. Roelofse last left the homeland forty years ago and will visit two sisters there.
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J. Crogye
Union Lumber and Graton Company
Elmewood
Preddie
Munday
New York City
Amerika
Mr.Bong
Germany
Henry Roelofse
Minnie Kroft
Elmwood
Holland
Roelofse
Old Country
Wolforth Learns of Double Bereavement in Family
Chris Wolforth arrived at the Journal with news from Germany of his eldest brother Gottlieb Wolforth death and word of his sister's death in New York. Only two Wolforth children remain, plus one sister abroad and one brother in New York City, drawing sympathy from the paper and friends.
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Chris Wolforth
Journal
Germany
Gottiiob
New York City
Mr. Wolforth
Old Country
Wolforth
Elmwood School Board Names New Teacher Corps
At a board meeting held last week teachers for the coming year were elected. Principal W. T. Davis of Peru, assistant principal M. Nettle Turner, Union, intermediate Blanche Bell of Ashland, primary Catherine Willis Clarks of Ashland, second primary Pearl Bryan of Ashland. The board is confident in the strong, competent staff.
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Board of Education
W. T. Davis
Peru
M. Nettle Turner
Union
Blanche Bell
Ashland
Catherine Willis Clarks
Pearl Bryan
Visitors Battle Ashland In Close Park Contest
A lively ball park event Saturday afternoon drew a large crowd as the Mattanounh and Ashland lads clashed in a tight struggle. HHS Helter and Dietertein starred on defense while Barnes Adams Miner and Dawson highlighted sprint and shot put events. A church-on-wheels gospel car later toured Springfield, with Rev George L White and Eugene Spear directing services in the car and at the Baptist church.
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Uebul
Bey Dietertein
Smiputti
Ashe
Phittsmouth
Whhe IE Bone
Woop
Attsimouth
Pricke
Short
Beal
Morena
Travis
Moran
Tallman
Otter
Ashland
Barnes
Adams
Miner
Dawson
Wospel
Wrens Teots
Springfield
Neb
Springfield Monitor
George L. White
Eugene Spear
American Baptist Publishing Society
White
Spear
Baptist Church
Louisville
Lee Mayfield
The
Courier
Fruit Prospects Amid Frost Damages Debate
The weekend frost left fruit trees in bloom with uncertain damage. Peaches and plums appear further along and may escape worse harm than apples. Growers dispute the extent of losses with some reporting heavy damage and others, light.
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