Fortieth anniversary of Burlington and Mississippi River railroad
Thomas O Connor recalls the July 1869 ceremony in Plattsmouth marking the first shovel of earth for the Burlington and Missouri River railroad. He describes crowds, whisky, speeches, and the opening of a rail system that would grow to over 4,500 miles west of the Missouri, and contrasts past railroading with modern times.
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Burlington & Missouri River
Nebraska
Thomas O'Connor
P Street
Plattamouth
Teameter
John Fitzgerald
Glenwood
Plattsmouth
Burlington Atalion Now Sa
Burlington
Missouri River
Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Warga by German Presbyterian Frauenverein
A pleasant afternoon at Mrs. Joseph Warga’s home hosted German Presbyterian Frauenverein members and neighbors who arrived unexpectedly to celebrate her birthday. After musical selections they shared lunch and wished the hostess luck before departing.
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Joseph Warga
Frauenverein
Mesdames Gaos
Croskary
Tams
Wohlfarth
Webhrbein
Bauer, Jr
Hoffman
Zuckweller
Hiter
Svoboda
Janda
Bookmeyer
Gooding
Ohm
Delightful Birthday Party for Miss Jennie Reynolds
Last Thursday evening at the home of Miss Jennie Reynolds a fifteenth birthday celebration was held with numerous guests. The afternoon featured making fudges as the main attraction, followed by a six o'clock dinner prepared by Mrs Reynolds and Miss Anna Hall. Attendees included Misses Katie Foster Tina South Lettie Lair Lot tle Maurer Anna Hall and Jennie Reynolds.
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Jennie Reynolds
Mrs. Reynolds
Anna Hall
Katie Foster
Tina South
Lettle Lair
Lottle Maurer
Infant of Mr and Mrs Gravett Dies After One Day
Death claimed the infant child of Mr and Mrs J H Gravett this morning after a brief life of one day The remains will be taken to St Joe Missouri tomorrow morning on No 6 with the father accompanying them The bereaved parents receive sincere empathy from those who know them The mothers reported getting along nicely
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Tom O'Connor
Dawson
Tootle-Hanna Company
St. Joseph
Lincoln Star
Mra
J. H. Gravett
St. Joe
Adjournment Moves May Term of District Court
Judge Travis ordered the May term continued from May 17 to May 14 citing backward season and farmers delaying planting. Those summoned to report on Monday were told to stay away for a week, delaying court convening until next week.
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Travis
District Court
Rosaling at Red Gate from Red Gate to Glen arm
Rosalind and her father travel from Red Gate toward Glenarm as two blades flash in the sun. Gillespie’s lips quiver as he points to them, then we turn toward St. Augustine’s and the chapel tower. I vow to stay and act, while I seek Helen.
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Rosalind
Red Gate
Glenarm
Gillespie
St. Agusta’s
Helen
Local residents and visitors move through Omaha trip lists
Dozens of Cass County people including Mrs M Archer John P Faber Elmer Hallstrom and many others travel to Omaha Lincoln and nearby towns this afternoon and morning. Parties visit doctors supervisors farms and stores with plans to return on mail fast or early trains. The list notes business appointments with hotels rail service and personal errands across several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Faber
Elmer Hallstrom
Lincoln
Gertrude Coons
Will Stevens
LaPlatte
Jack Patterson
Omaha
George Dovey
Emil Weyrick
J. P. Faber
Owen McCaffrey
Jos. Wooster
Baby
Phil Thiervell
George Lushinsky
It's a Girl at Olson Photograph Company
The Olson household welcomes a new girl at the head of the home and a joyful mood spreads through the photo business. Photographs taken in the coming days may be adorned with cherubs as the family enjoys the happy change and Papa Gusla feels especially glad about the prospects.
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Olson Photograph Company
Olson
Papa Gusla
Estate of John Axmaker Death Notice and Admin Petition
In Cass County Nebraska the Estate of John L. Axmaker deceased has a petition for Letters of Administration filed by Towetta Axmaker. A hearing is set before the County Court in Plattsmouth on May 17, 1909 at 10 o clock am. All interested persons must file objections by that date. Signed April 1, 1909 by County Judge J. Beeson.
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State of
Nebraska
County of Cass
John Axmaker
Fiattamouth
Said
Pysart Named in Nebraska Divorce Petition
James A Pysart being notified of a petition filed May 1 1909 in Cass County Nebraska by Helena A Dysart seeking divorce on grounds of abandonment and failure to support, with appearance required before the stated date and legal counsel listed for the plaintiff.
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James A. Pysart
Helena A. Dysart
Clarriet Court
Cass County
Nebraska
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Union Pacific
Denver
Flattemouth
Ed, McGreer
Davey
Dullenty
Con
Beatrice
Mike
Missouri Valley
Burlington & Missouri River Railroad
D. B. Thompson
Mr. O'Connor
Pat Lyman
D. BE. Thompson
Best
Hancebateet & Mars
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner Marz Clothes
Manhattan
Stetson Hata
Warga
Mrs. M Archer
F. Dill
South Bend Precinct
Schuyler
Sam Long
South Bern
H. EB. Rand
Hotel Riley
Frank Gobelman
Gundice
F. M. Young, Jr
Murdock
Minn
Young
Mr. Young
Thomas M. Patterson
A. L. Anderson
A. L. Tidd
Olin Schulbof
That
Fred Wynn
R. O. Watters
Henry Jess
W. C. Ramegey
Charles Freese
Havelock
John M. Leyda
Federal Court
Miss Minnie Will
Methodist Ladies
Boxaar
G. G. Burton
Mrs. Button
Val Burker
George E. Dovey
G. W. McCracken
Iowa
Nelson Jones
Red Oak
George M. Porter
Omaha Bee
Lncoln
Henry Herold
O. P. Monroe
Wm. Barclay
Metropolis
Lis
Bert Pollock
C. H. Wilson
Wilson Concrete Company
Mia
Alt
Mrs
Det
H. N. Dovey
Quinton
Greenwood
Ina Davis
Union
Edith Pitt
Brother Julius
John Albert
Grand Island
Mike Rys
John Iverson
Pacific Junction
Esther Gilmore
Oxford
Miss Gilmore
J. Beeson
Judie
J. K. Barr
Hy Ramey & Ramee Er Attorneys
Daily Personal News
John Bauer
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