Nebraska Cornhusker 1909 annual preview and staff portraits
The 1909 Cornhusker is described as a 432 page annual by Nebraska University upperclassmen. It blends class histories, college departments, athletics, fraternal chapters, and arts with artistic photo groupings. Notable features include dedicated staff photos, fraternity and sorority sections, and a strong Nebraska spirit despite limited humor in roasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
George Evert Condra
Benjamin Andrews
Cornhusker
W. A. Robertson
Law
Phi Delta Phi
Masonic College
Acacia
University Republican Club
Plattsmouth
O. Bentley
Bessie Holcomb
G. W. Peters
Ethel Perkins
Florence Riddel
Bessie Deming
Vallery White
Page de Algna
Andrews
Samuel Avery
Grace Kimmer
College of Literature, Science and Arts
Dean W. Davis
Teachers' College
Industrial College
University
Sae
School of Agriculture
A. E. Davisson
King” Cole
W. N. Johnson
Elvl
the Cornluaker
J. G. Workizer
Engagement Party Linen Shower for Miss Whelan
Mrs L V Copenhaver and Miss Freese hosted a linen shower for Miss Nellye Whelan prior to her engagement to Charles J Carlson. The event featured abundant cut flowers, unique recipe writing for a cookbook, and lavish gifts, with guests including Mrs Frank Dalton and numerousMisses from Omaha and California.
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Tuevonysius
Frank Dalton
Cal
Nettle Hawksworth
Nellye Wilson
Estelle
Carrie Baird
Chas
Freese
Mabel Carlyle
Omaha
Mine Picnic Hosted by District 28 Staff and Pupils
A Friday May 21 picnic in Stull pasture northwest of the city drew pupils and teachers from school district No 28. Attendees included Julia Koukal Sirena Stull Nell Fitzpatrick Dorie Jordan Bertha Smith Velma Elliott Mabel Jordan Zella Elliott Sylvia Stander Viola Stander Miss Frances Kanka and numerous Stull and Koukal family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stull
Julia Koukal
Sirena Stull
Nell Fitspatrick
Dorie Jordan
Bertha Smith
Velma Elliott
Mabel Jordan
Zella Elliott
Sylvia Stander
Viola Stander
Frances Kanka
Eliott
A. J. Kanka
LeRoy
John Stander
Russell Stander
Emil Stull
Fred Stull
Frank Karvonek
Maurice Stander
Henry Stull
Alvin Stull
Aug. Koukal
Louis Koukal
Raymond Koukal
Floyd Elliot
Raymond Stull
Forest Smith
Wreck rumor disrupted rail service near Union
A wild rumor claimed a passenger train wreck between Union and Mure ray with casualties, while another said the Flatte River bridge caused a crash. The morning southbound M. P. train was detoured via Louisville and Weeping Water due to a derailed freight car near Union. No injuries were reported and the wreck was cleared by noon. Telegraph lines delayed arrival of Journal plates from Des Moines.
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Union
Mure Ray
Flatte River Bridge
Louisville
Journal
Des Moines
Advertised Letters at Plattsmouth Post Office May 24 1909
List of letters remaining for the week ending May 24 1909 at Plattsmouth Nebraska post office. Inquiries should say advertised. Names include Mrs Larrell Chas, Carpenter C Sampson Blanley D M C H Smith Pootmnanter and others.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Larrell
Chas
Carpenter
Sampson
Blanley
D. M. C. H. Smith
Pootmnanter
Dovey Sisters Finish Seasons With Chicago Boston and Racine
Miss Elia Margaret Dovey sails to Chicago to join sisters Alice and Mrs. Frederick Truesdell for a brief visit after their successful seasons. Alice Dovey closed her Boston run last Saturday in A Stubborn Cinderella, praised in Chicago and New York. Truesdell closed at Racine with the same production, gaining strong western acclaim. The family expects both daughters home in early June for a short vacation, Milas Bla Margaret Dovey joining them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Margaret Dovey
Chicago
Miss Alice Dovey
Frederick Truesdell
Alice Dovey
Boston
New York
Fisual
Miss Dovey
Hub
Truesdell
Mil
Cook brothers join Cass County readers circle
Geo Cook from near Alvo and his brother Charley visited Plattsmouth to settle a year’s subscription for W A Cook of Elmwood. The paper praises the Cook brothers as loyal readers and vows to provide Cass County news, the paper’s specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Cook
Alvo
Chas. Cook
Plattsmouth
Charley
W. A
Elmwood
Cook Brothers
Dance a Big Success for TJ Sokol Fire Dept Benefit
The TJ Sokol society hosted a large attendance dance last Saturday night to raise funds for the fire department. The event was well organized by several committees and concluded late with a handsome net proceeds aiding the new hose cart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Sokol Society
Fire Department
District Court Opens For Weeks Long Jury Service
The district court opened this afternoon with jurors reporting for duty for several weeks. Many sought excuses. Jury list includes Plattemouth residents John Bajeck C C Dovey Mat Jerousek Q K Parmele Geo W Snyder Wm Starkjohn and outside precinct members George Barton Wm A Cleghorn John Colbert George Cook Wesley Davis John Edmunds Charles Gerlach Geo Horn Lyman Jamesw R James E F Marshall D A Miller JL D Mullen er J R Noyes Wm Pankonia J W Rugha Max Straub James Turk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Plattemouth
John Bajeck
C. C. Dovey
Mat Jerousek
Q. K. Parmele
Geo. W. Snyder
Wm. Starkjohn
Plattamouth
Plattsmouth
George Barton
Wm A. Cleghorn
John Colbert
George Cook
Wesley Davis
John Edmunds
Charles Gerlach
Geo, Horn
Lyman Jamesw
R. James
E. F. Marshall
D. A. Miller
JL. D. Mullen
J. R. Noyes
Wm. Pankonia
J. W. Rugha
Max Straub
James Turk
Fire destroys John Rehardson house near Burlington bridge
A Saturday afternoon blaze consumed the new two year old house of John Rehardson near the Burlington bridge. The origin of the fire is unknown and the building valued at about 1500 pounds was insured. Public sympathy extends to Mr Richard son as he recovers from the loss.
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John Rehardson
Burlington Bridge
Richardson
Prolonged Omaha Morning Task Delays City Business
In Omaha today a pro longed period in attending to business matters slows city operations during the early morning hours.
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Omaha
Great Northern offers reward for train robbery suspects
Agent Pickett reports a Great Northern reward of 10000 per head for six men involved in the Morse robbery near Hillyard Washington on May 15. The U S government adds 1000 for mail car robbery. Descriptions of two engine men are listed with identifiers and clothing. Posts for arrest are Spokane officials and the standing terms apply to future robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
Burlington
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
Morse
Hillyard
Wash
United States
Ahaven
Great Northern Railway Company
KE. L. Brown
Spokane
D. Allman
St. Paul
Minn
G. D. Linn
Wedded at Ellinwood in a Catholic ceremony
In Ellinwood a Catholic wedding occurred Wednesday at 10 AM uniting August Stander, farmer, and Mary Brown of Burr Nebraska. Miss Lena Stander and A L Brown served as bridesmaid and best man. The couple will reside near Louisville after a wedding breakfast at Ambrose Bickert’s home.
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Father Hounts
Palmyra
August Stander
Mary Brown
Burr, Neb
Wm. Brown
Lena Stander
A. L. Brown
Lincoln
Mary Zimmercer
Ambrose Bickert
Louisville
Kimwood Leader
Echo
Senator Shifts Shipped Car to Son in Long Beach
Former Senator Lao L Thomas sends his Jackson touring car to his son Walter L in Long Beach California for demonstration use. Industry demands cripple supply of fine cars and delay dealer demonstrations while the car is praised as popular and well wired.
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Ll. Thomas
Walter L
Long Beach
Cal
Thomisa
Jackson
Clar ence Deal Graduates From Platemouth Wight School
Prom South Dakota Pager notes Clarence E K Deal graduates among twenty four in the commencement at Platemouth Wight school Nebraska. He is brother of Mrs A L Kirkman Belle Fourche friends congratulate him on completing four years of study at a noted Nebraska high school. Ton Jennings Tryon will deliver the keynote address The Price of a Soul at the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence EK. Deal
Mra. A
Jennings Tryon
Belle Fourche
Northweet Pont
Passion Play at Majestic Draws Large Silent Audience
Manager Walker presented the Passion Play pictures at the Majestic theater to a large appreciative crowd. He also showed numerous aeroptican views of principal characters, praising the sacred program and hinting at future showings of The Star of Bethlehem.
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Majestic
Majestic Theater
Walker
Star of Bethlehem Magnificent Moving Picture
Very Pleasant Time At Porter Farm Home
The Wade Porter farm home four miles southwest of Mynard hosted a joyful Sunday gathering of friends and relatives. Mrs. Porter prepared a large dinner appreciated by all, with many dishes enjoyed though not all could be tasted. Attendees included T. W. Vallery and wife, Glen Vallery and wife, C. B. E. Cook and family, Joe Kellogg, Fremont Petty, Leola Vallery, Margery Vallery, Chas Vallery, Mrs. W. D. Wheeler and daughter Lillian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Porter
Mynard
T. W. Vallery
Glen Vallery
C. BE. Cook
Joe Kellogg
Fremont Petty
Leola Vallery
Margeryallery
Chas
Vallery
W. D. Wheeler
Lillian
Banquet Follows Election For Asvatic Encampment No 31
Last Friday night members of Asvatic Encampment No 31 10 F held an officer election and a banquet. Elected officers include Past Chief Patriarch Wm Holly Past Chief J B Jones Benler Warden Wm Wohlfarth and Janitor Warden Wave Wahlen. Remaining officers are appointive. The encampment is known for lively meetings and active Odd Fellowship work.
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Asvatic
Tle
Wm. Holly
J. B. Jones
Benler
Wm. Wohlfarth
Wave Wahleneren
Mystle
Odd Fellowship
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William A. Robertson
This City
P. K. Fredericks
Ied
Cithen
Y. MC. A
Medical Society
Catholic Students’ Club
Engineering Society
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Kamensky Club
College Equal Suffrage League
Dramatic Club
Daily Nebraskan
Students
the Innocents
Black Masque
Silver Serpent
Vikings
Masonic Organization of Arcadia
State Journal
District Court In Session
Howse Durns
Railroad
Ellinwood
California
Prom
South Dakota
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