Bermuda Land Colony aims for San Antonio land deeds
A meeting of two local clubs in Dimmitt County Texas selected Dr. W. B. Elster and J. B. McDaniel to travel to San Antonio and Dimmit Colony next month to secure deeds for eighty to ninety miles southwest of San Antonio. The land is ideal for Bermuda onion farming and onions from the area already market locally. Delegates plan to depart Tuesday June 15 for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Dimmitt County
Texas
San Antonio
Dimmit Colony
W. B. Elster
J. B. McDaniel
Messrs. McDaniel and
Elster
Weeping Water Dramatic Co Death Recall
The Weeping Water Republic recounts a past era when the writer belonged to the Weeping Water Dramatic Co. Attendees recall BH Wooley’s acting, with a cast including 8 F Girardet Bill Leyda Miss Helen Ashman Bill Hasse Miss Lillie Swearingen Mrs Amerman and others. A production of Our Boys was staged in the skating rink Fred Gorders Implement House to enthusiastic crowds. One night Bill Gilbert shouted threats over a perceived insult to the heroine and warned he would kill Wooley if he did not quit. The company later gathered on the hill north of town to dance the Virginia reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooley
Weeping Water Dramatic Co
F. Girardet
Bill Leyda
Helen Ashman
Bill Hasse
Lillie Swearingen
Amerman
Fred Gorders
Bill Gilbert
Weeping Water Republican
The Plattsmouth Kicker Lampoons a Hopeless Town Critic
A pungent verse targets a local critic in Plattsmouth, lampooning him as faint hearted and obstructionist. The poem mocks his alleged reluctance to support town plans and imagines a comic, fiery fate awaiting him after death.
New Dancing Club Organized in City
A new dancing club formed by active Turner members and local young men plans dances every two weeks if weather allows. An informal event last Saturday was so successful a club was established, with Frank A. Cloidt as president Ernest Warl as treasurer and Frank H. Smith as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Cloidt
Ernest Warl
Frank H. Smith
W H Stewart Returns Home From City Trip With Cattle Purchase
W H Stewart of Wymore returns home after a city stay with Hon W H Newell and family. He bought fine cattle from Moeare Newell and Roberte at Cedar Creek, which will be shipped to him in Wymore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H. Stewart
Wymore
W .H. Newell
Moeare Newell
Roberte
Cedar Creek
Nebraska men sought to locate Alfred Thomas Evans
Nebraska newspaper man J. A. Custer of Norfolk Mrs C S Evans of Meadow Grove and the Norfolk Press request assistance in finding Alfred Thomas Evans last heard from in St Louis Missouri. He edited a paper at Gibbons Arkansas for five years. His father C S Evans inventor printer and editor is dead and the estate suffers hardship from unknown whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Alfred Thomas Evans
St. Louis
Gibbons
Ark
J. A. Custer
Norfolk
C. 8 Evans
Meadow Grove
Norfolk Press
Evans
Bloody Scrimmage in M. P. Yards Turns Violent
Weeping Water Republican reports a Tuesday brawl in M. P. yards. Fireman Euel Dixon struck a Swede from Talmage after an insult and rum drink. Brakeman Dietz intervened, delivering further blows. The Swede, left nearly unrecognizable, was hospitalized for four weeks. he planned to board a boose to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Euel Dixon
Talmage
Dixon
Dietz
Omaha
Lehnhoff Will Filed for Probate in Cass County
The will of Henry Lehnhoff was filed for probate in county court. He leaves $5,000 to his widow and a life estate in 240 acres of Cass county land. 160 acres go to son William and 80 to daughter Minnie after the mother’s death. Minnie receives all personal property. William pays siblings and nieces and nephews specified sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lehnhoff
Cass County
William
Minnie
Joha Frampton
Henry
Emma
State Journal
Wood Seeks New Buyers for Alberta Lands in Canada Trip
George H. Wood, active in selling Southern Canada land, is in the city handling business matters. He reports satisfied buyers and plans to send another party of prospective purchasers next Monday night to explore Canada in summer and harvest time. Wood also spoke in Omaha earlier, delivering a presentation at Huslodsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wood
Alberta
Wood
Canada
Mr Woodw
Omaha
Acollan quartet attends Pacific Junction commencement
Ralph W. White traveled from Nebraska City to Pacific Junction for the exercises and joined the Acollan quartet in the event. The group then returned to this city with the other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. White
Nebraska City
Pacific Junction
Wehaols
Acollan Quartette
Mr L C Anderson Visits Seattle and Alaska-Yukon Exposition
L C Anderson and wife returned from a Seattle trip describing bustling Coast city growth and high labor demand with two dollar daily wages for eight hours. He notes similar living costs, high butter and eggs prices, cheaper meat, impressive marble Klondyke Building, and ambitious Alaska-Yukon exposition progress. He praises street lighting and Seattle climate with mild winters and plans to consider relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Anderson
Seattle
Wash
Mr. Anderson
Great Northwest
Chicago
Taft
Anderson
the Straits
Pretty Southern Homance Ends In Des Moines Marriage
Mise Zella Thomas of Des Moines will wed Mr. John Eastman of Newkirk Oklahoma tomorrow morning in Des Moines at 10 o’clock. The groom is president of the State Guaranty Bank at Newkirk and sister of the bride Mrs. Colizer will host the ceremony at her University avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Zella Thomas
Des Moines
Oklahoma
John §. Eastman
Newkirk
Okla
Eastman
State Guaranty Bank
W. A. Collizer
University Avenue
Forty-fourth Street
Colizer
T. J. Thomas
Omaha
J. W. Kingsley
Hope
Kent
Chicago
Iowa
George Thomas
Burlington time card changes announced for Saturday
Copies of the new Burlington time card are issued and effective tomorrow. Fast mail No 7 is discontinued while two new trains will stop here including No 10 Chicago Denver at 3 02 pm and No 2 Pacific Junction at 1 12 pm with No 23 Omaha Lincoln at 6 13 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Pickett
Journal
Denver
Chicago
Pacific Junction
Omaha
Lincoln
Omaha & Lincoln
Louisville
Ashland
East
Pacific Funchon Oes
Taking Teachers Examinations Today and Tomorrow
A number of young women take the teachers examination at Miss Mary F. Foster’s office, county superintendent. Attending from outside the city are Miss Irma Peters from Weeping Water, Miss Edith Amick from Weeping Water, and Miss Florence MacMillan from Leuiteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodky
Mary F. Foster
Irma Peters
Weeping Water
Mise Edith Amick
Mite Plorence MacMillan
Leuteville
Railroads Prepare Westward Tariff Under Spokane Decision
Transcontinental lines draft a tariff covering west of the Mississippi based on the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling in the Spokane suit. Rates start July 1 with voluntary reductions to ease water competition and align with commission guidance, despite inland-rate disputes and potential complaints to be reviewed by the ICC. Conferences in Chicago discuss the new schedule as western traffic officials quote plans to lower revenues through broader rate cuts east of the Missouri and to the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transcontinental Railroad
Snes
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Trffic
Chicago
West
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Burwood Theatre Delivers High Caliber Omaha Entertainment
The Burwood Theatre in Omaha draws large crowds with top notch productions. "The Blue Mouse" opened a three night run to strong audience praise, and "The River Mouse" promises continued performances tonight and Saturday. Manager E L Johnson earns local appreciation for quality shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwood
Omaha
Plattemouth
E. L. Johnson
Burwoods
KE. Ta Johnson
Firat Water
Two Sisters Return from College With High Honors
Emma and Elisabeth Faler arrived home from Howling Green Kentucky after completing studies at the college. Mr and Mrs BP Potter met them at Kansas City and accompanied them home. Emma Faler led her class in the final examination and graduated with high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirsest
Emma
Elisabeth Faler
Howling Green
Potter
Kandae City
Emma Faler
Clae
Deserved Promotion for J F Clement to Chesapeake & Ohio
Plattsmouth readers learn General Superintendent J F Clement, formerly with the Clover Leaf, is promoted to general superintendent of the Chesapeake and Ohio with headquarters at Richmond Virginia. The Frankfort Indiana native rises from operator and dispatcher to prominent eastern railroad leadership amid praise from local friends and press comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
J. F. Clement
Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad
Frankfort
Ind
Chespeake & Ohio Railroad
Richmond
Clement
R. W. Clement
The
Burlington
Clover Leaf
Middle West
Counry
New York
Holihan
Chesapeake
Roadmaster Ibsen Starts Extra Gang in Omaha Yard Relaying Tracks
Roadmaster A Ibsen of the Omaha division began an extra gang this morning to relay shop yards with new heavier ties and steel. The crew will also overhaul switches and improve safety, working through most of the summer with other gangs. The project, starting with eight to ten cars, drew local interest and boosted groceries sales as workers, laden with provisions, toured town. Road master Ibsen left this noon on the fast mail for the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ibsen
Omaha
Ishen
Gang Ja
Sbeen
Examinations For Teachers Certificates Held By County Official
County Superintendent Foster conducts Saturday afternoon exams for teachers certificates at her office. A large group of applicants, mostly from the city high school, compete. Out of town candidates Miss Mary Fisher of Weeping Water and Miss Mary Spence of Louisville join and the office scene shows notable talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Mary Fisher
Weeping Water
Mary Spence
Louleville
Mrs Richey and Kaby Visit Relatives in Louisville
Mrs. Charles Richey and Kaby arrived from Louisville this morning and plan to spend the day with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Richey
Kaby
Louisville
Supreme Court Reverses Sunday Baseball Conviction
Kansas Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling convicting a man for playing baseball on Sunday. It upholds baseball as a wholesome athletic sport and notes its popularity and spectator enjoyment, asserting it is not a gamblers game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Kansas
Supreme Court
Commendable Park Board Trees Beautify Washington Avenue
The park board planted a line of strong young trees along Washington Avenue from Seventh Street to the Missouri Pacific line. Frames protect the trees from animals and vandalism, promising a handsome picturesque street as they mature. Pedestrians gain shelter from sun and rain, and the city benefits from improved streetscape. Other streets should receive similar treatment to fund future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Washington Avenue
Seventh
Sharpe Returns From Tour Of Pro Cities
lL C Sharpe completed a lengthy tour of pro cities after spending a week in New York Baltimore Pittshore and other points to advance his planning industry efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. C. Sharpe
New York
Baltimore
Pittshore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bermuda Land Colony
J. H. Salsbury
R. W. White
Ed Donat
D. C Morgan
W. EB. Rosencrans
H M. Soennichsen
Anna Hassler
Hopeless
Blue
Gabriel
New Dancing Club
Lehnhoff
Canada Land Sells
Mrs. L. C. Anderson
Washington
Plattsmouth Bay
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