Jottings for the Jolly Encampment Next Week
Plattsmouth notes punchy items on the G A R encampment in Lincoln May 16 18 1906 with Corporal James Tanner the national commander in chief set to attend. Anticipated attendance includes 2400 Nebraskans with special rail rates and a Lincoln high school flag presentation. Mrs Laura Schneider funeral in Wyoming marks local mourning.
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State Organization
G. A. BR
Lincoln
State Journal
Nebrasha
James Tanner
Mickey
Abbie Adams
Superior
Woman's Re- Hef Corps
Woman's Relief Corps
Corporal Tanner
Lindell Hotel
Lincoln High School
State Department
Williams Visit From Renfrew Oklahoma Arrives in Lincoln
Tom Williams and wife from Renfrew Oklahoma arrive Thursday morning for a short visit with Mr. Williams' parents. They traveled from Oklahoma to Lincoln by automobile and Tom calls it the finest trip he has ever taken. They are joined in Lincoln by Aunt Gilley Lewis who will visit relatives and old acquaintances, Louisville Courter.
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Tom Williams
Renfrew
Oklahoma
Mr. Williams
Lincoln
Tom
Gilley Lewis
Louisville
Plattsmouth Visitors Boost Louisville M W A Camp
Jr. Be W. Cook state deputy E E Kesler district deputy E N Ryner and Chief of Police Fitzgerald visited Louisville Friday night to enthuse the M W A camp. Cook reported a splendid time and royal entertainment then returned to Plattsmouth late, saying it was good to be there. The Louisville camp is praised as an excellent class of people and the visitors are hoped to have done much good.
Elmwood Girls Defeat Weeping Water 27 to 10
Elmwood high school girls basketball team visited Weeping Water and won 27 to 10. After the game a banquet was held with toasts led by Weeping Water coach Prof Ratcliffe and Elmwood coach Prof Davis. Elmwood and Weeping Water plan a rematch on May 1st in Elmwood.
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Elmwood
Elmwood High School
Weeping Water
Weeping Water High School
Ratcliffe
Davis
Lottie Lean
Bridge Tax Status Clarified by State Board
The Lincoln Evening News reports the county assessor of Otoe County has been informed by Secretary Bennett that the Burlington bridge at Nebraska City will be assessed by the state board. Attorney General Brown and board members agree that toll use locally and railroad use do not make the bridge subject to local taxation as toll earnings go to the state board.
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The
Lincoln Evening News
Otoe County
Bennett
State Board of Assessment
Burlington
Missouri River
Nebraska City
Brown
CAPT PALMER AND A THIEF IN A LATE NIGHT BOOTY CALL
The Omaha Bee recounts Captain Palmer climbing a porch pillar in a bathrobe to enter his home after a messenger boy rang 1H08 South Thirty-second Avenue. Mrs Palmer misread the incident as a burglary and alerted neighbors while Palmer sang at the door hoping to be admitted. He says he sympathizes with San Francisco residents living outdoors.
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Omaha Bee
Palmer
Bee
South Thirty-second Avenue
Mr. Palmer
Earth
Tle
San Francisco
Gering v District No 24 Judgment Ordered
The court vacates the former judgment in Matthew Gering vs School District No 24 and orders judgment against the defendants for 51.04 with costs in the supreme court. Proceedings in Grace Coatman et al. vs Orrest W Drum et al. include sale confirmation objections and reform decree motions. First National Bank Elmwood claim of 417.14 dismissed without prejudice. Further argument and special jury call debated in State v Tower. Adoptions of City of Mottamouth v Nebraska Telephone and Kupke v Polk under advisement.
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Matthew Gering
School District No. 24
Supreme Court
Grace Coatman
Elmwood
First National Bank of
State Vs
O. H. Tower
Mottamouth
Nebraska Telephone Company
Kupke Vs. Polk
Prominent Couple Dead in Plattsmouth Tragedy
Sid Mackey a leading Jefferson County farmer and his wife are found dead in a murder suicide in Plattsmouth area. The couple known in local circles and widely mourned by residents and neighbors. Investigations underway by local authorities.
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Sid Mackey
Jefferson County
Tragic double murder suicide rocks Reynolds area
Sid Mackey a prominent farmer near Reynolds Ned and his wife Mrs Mackey were shot. Mackey then killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver in their home. Mrs Mackey a former Mrs Young of this city was found murdered in a back bedroom. The coroner ordered an inquest as relatives learn of tensions and life policies. Six grown children survive. The earlier note of a large farm and public affairs ties mark the family.
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Sid Mackey
Meyoo
Jefer If
Mackey
Young
Joy Mackey
Mackey T
laWind
Wade
Fairbury
Kirby
Carl
Saul
Wesley Crawford
George
Della Lewis
Pierce
Reynolds
Council Bluffs
Women Blue
Omaha Bee
Sidney Mackey
Ned
Colonel Bhitle
Machkey
Bote Young
Oven
Team Stolen From Bach in South Park
A gray ten year old gelding valued at 145 and a five year old dark bay or light brown horse valued at 115 were reported stolen from Bach's stable in South Park late Saturday night. Cass County and local authorities offered rewards for information leading to capture and conviction. A horse trader was seen Sunday morning with a team matching the description, headed toward Nehawka.
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Awg. Bach
South Park
Cass County
Murray
Nehawka
Jess
Plattsmouth High Wins Lingering Points at Lincoln Meet
Plattsmouth high school team participated in the interscholastic meet at Lincoln. They made a strong showing in preliminaries but exhausted in finals and earned one point. Barnes placed fourth in the 220 yard dash and the team plans practice to improve at Bellevue track meet.
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Plattsmouth
Lincoln
York
Beatrice
Beaver City
Pawnee City
Shurbert
Fairbury
Falls City
Barnes
Bellevue
German Consul Klaflinger to Visit New York Relatives
Hon Leonard Klaflinger the German Consul at Bologna accompanied by Mr Washington Pfeifer and family will arrive in New York next Wednesday to visit relatives in this country. They are relatives of the Gering family of this city and will spend part of the time with them.
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Leonard Klaflinger
Bologna
Italy
Washington Pfeifer
New York
Gering
Great Celebration at Harry G Todd Home Draws 200 Guests
A large Saturday gathering at the home of Harry G Todd celebrated a recent event. Despite inclement weather guests arrived from nearby towns for a noon feast and musical entertainment. Conversation, reminiscences, and dancing followed, with a late evening at Todd's residence concluding the merriment.
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Harry G. Todd
Fit and Wear
Howe
Tod Bits
Altese Tva
Foamy Tong
Mabey
Mhymid
Nehinka
Plattsnouth
Tost
Wien
Mrs. Gilmore
Mon. Parley
Mises Kila Todd
Extelia Baird
Daisy Buck
Todd
Judge IT D Travis Falls Ill After Journal Visit
Judge IT D Travis stopped by the Journal fire Sunday morning then suddenly grew ill and collapsed in his court house office. He was carried home and Monday he felt better though not well. The Journal hopes he will be able to be about in a few days.
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D. Travis
Court House
W. Kk
Box
Tim
Awell
Journal
Doctor Schildknecht Alive After Rumor Circulation
A Sunday noon rumor spread that Dr. Schildknecht had died, but was quickly contradicted. The doctor and his friends were surprised to hear the report, which proved unfounded. the originator could not be traced and the doctor treats it as a joke.
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Dr. Schildknecht
Schildknecht
Burlington Expands West Yard With New Office and Shops
Local wood authority and county records indicate Burlington Railroad is purchasing theblock west of the ball park to erect a two story brick office for Supt Ackerman and staff. A large modern machine shop is planned with boiler shop use for the existing facility. A frame ice house will be moved outside the yards to clear space, signaling major construction this fall or next spring.
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Wood Authority
The
Burlington
Ball Park
Supt
Ackerman
Travehak Times
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Wyoming
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State Board
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Platts
Bien
Ida M. Young
Bluffs
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A. G. Bach
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Coats’ Block
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