Sermon Replete With Advice At Phittsmouth High
A 1920 Phittsmouth high school baccalaureate service featured Rev H G Me Chasky delivering a thoughtful sermon to graduates and relatives. The service included hymns, special anthems, and a prayer by A V Heunter. The speech urged pursuit of life through virtue, knowledge, and service, warning against material greed and spiritual loss.
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Monétav
Phittsmouth
Angels of Jesus
Stev. A. V. Heunter
First Methodist Board
Revo McClusky
Old Resident Found Dead at Home in Plattsmouth
Oliver Gilson a long time Plattsmouth resident with a heart failure died at home. Mrs. Gilson was away visiting. the body was found by the Leslie McKinneys as they moved into the residence. He was about seventy, survived by his wife and several children, with funeral plans pending family arrival.
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Oliver Gilson
Plattsmouth
Leslie McKkinney
Mr. Gilson
J. P. Flynn
Fire of theft not in possession Luke 12 15
A biblical verse fragment from Luke 12 15 warns that mere abundance of possessions does not define true wealth. The short maxim emphasizes caution against greed and miserliness.
Master Men and Leaders Across History
A reflection on self control and leadership highlighting figures like Paul and Sherman. It cites Admiral Dever and Dwight J. Mooty as examples of true mastery amid crisis, praising heroes who inspire confidence and deny discouragement while noting the need for disciplined, principled leadership in society.
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Paul
United States of Americas
Tadas
Christ
Wishington
Hoosevelt
Wood
Cedar Creek
Sherman
Atlantic
Bufster
Cod
Dwicht
J. Mooty
Joseph
Egypt
Shelly
Burlington introduces new Chicago line stops in Plattsmouth
From Monday's Daily the Burlington prints No. and the new Chicago train will stop only if passengers for Plattsmouth ride from points east of Pacific Junction. Regular stop here is dropped. No. 15 continues Pacific Junction to Omaha at 7 15 a m. The new service offers an east bound direct run, reducing wait times for travelers from the east.
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Burlington
Chicago
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Pacific Junction
Marriage license issued in Griswold for Barkus and Garrison
In Tuesday’s Daily court notes a marriage license was issued in the County Judge Allen J. Ber son’s office to Homer A. Barkus and Sarah J. Garrison, both of Griswold Town. A suit to quiet title Benjamin E. Snodgrass vs Ella M. White et al was filed in the District Court office by Clerk James M. Robertson. County Attorney A. G. Cole, recently west visiting Nebraska and Colorado, returned home and resumes work. Deputy Clerk Will T. Adams and wife returned from Howard county after visiting at the home there.
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Allen J. Berson
Homer A. Barkus
Sarah J. Garrison
Griswold
District Court
James M. Robertson
Benjamin E. Snodgrass
Ella M. White
A. G. Cole
Nebraska
Colorado
Will T. Adams
Howard County
Unclear historical note on county assessors and delays
Fragmentary report cites Maxwell Odeis peer St Paul and Mbr Adwims noting severe winter delays hindering flight and work. Alfred Ganenteer of Murray, Hucktins assessor, appears at the county assessor’s office to report on bike work completion amid court-related delays.
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Maxwell Odeis
Murray
Hucktins Previnities
Oeniler
Conntty
Visiting friends here
Mrs W H Merrit of Seattle meets Miss Fleur Devovant of this city and others as she revisits the community where she spent her girlhood. Merritt has been engaged in tropical work and is noted as a leader among her professional peers.
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Mondey
Davy
W. HH. Merrit
Seattle
Wash
Nurelas
Tadis
Esauttyry
Memorial Day Observance at Memorial Bay
Memorial Day observance plans are set for Sunday events and Monday ceremonies at the High School Auditorium. The G A R and Woman’s Relief Corps will gather at the courthouse at 8 am and march to Hatfield Cemetery with firing squad honors. a formal program follows at noon featuring speeches, songs, and an address by local leaders.
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Midas
Fallés
Unon
Grand Army of the Hepublic and
Womn Relief Corps
Court House
Tig
Eadh
American Legion
UK Hat
Relief Corps
Faullem Hernes
Hich
Audierium
Nat Ierey
G. A. du
York
Hoev
Tie G. McClusky
M. Po
Lincoln's Gettyshure
Suit for Divorce Filed in Cass County District Court
John Cerny sues Mary Cerny in Cass County District Court on cruelty grounds. The couple married February 28 1905 in Omaha. Mary now resides in Deslas county while John lives in this city. Also noted: motion for new trial in Morris vs Missouri Pacific rescheduled. Emma Kaufman Palmer seeks collection of a supreme court mandate judgment.
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District Court
Cass County
John Cerny
Mary Cerny
James Robertean
Omaha
Densglas County
Emma Kaufman Palmer
Supreme Court
Alfa Maize Mill Company Elects Read
Frem Wednesd wayte' Tewtis Fite odbreeidre of vie Alii Mitize MUM Oetapaes, of thie city, have completed their final plans and within the next four weeks expect to have the freew oath tat complete a operation dated terms. Directors chose Attorney A L Fidd ge as manager and he will carry out the procedures. The plant is built by L Sharp machine works and a large part of the machinery is ready. The company aims to manufacture special lines of intensified stock foods and forage and hopes to hire more workers. Iowa has granted permission to dispose of 256,096 dollars worth of preferred stock. The mill building is constructed for alfalfa handling and feed production. Citizens of Plattsmouth welcome the enterprise and anticipate local employment. River conditions near the Burlington scene show 124 workers at present with rock work to stem the current. river level has dropped half a foot.
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Christ
Australia
Solomon
Greece
Rome
Japan
France
Thie
A. LL. Fidd
God Ogly
Busi
Enujmer
Itowa
Phitismrouth
Wiley
F Plattsmouth
Burlington
No Allen
Goes to Father's Side
Go to father's side after telephone message to Rube Berhart Union barber shop owner from Steel City Ned. Erhart in serious condition with hopes for recovery. He travels by auto to Omaha then train to Fairbury, aiming to reach Steel City. Br G Shallenberger oversees business during his absence.
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Rube” Berhart
Union Barber Shop
Steel City
Ned
Huth
Erhart
Auto
Omaha
Fairbury
River Threat to Rip Rap on Iowa Missouri River
The Iowa side of the Missouri River threatens to wash out Burlington rip rap as river erosion undermines embankment. The company continues efforts to check the slow undermining in this ongoing problem.
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Burlington
Iowa
Missouri River
Convicts Escape From Bridge Gang Near Tecumseh
Two convicts named Bartrett and Beeson escaped from a bridge gang near Tecumseh while employed on bridge work. They were last seen as a heavy built and medium framed pair described as five feet ten inches tall, light complexions, and smooth shaved. The escape was discovered after a late check of the workers.
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Quinton
G., Kentoy
State Penitentiary
Sbart- Tett
Beeson
Tecumseh
Evenine
Beng
Sinceon
Baerlet
Rainy Day Court Delays Share Hearings in County
On a rainy Wednesday the county court saw only legal fraternity visitors. Hearings included final settlement in the Lucy Zink and Oscar Zink estates near Elmwood and a determination of heirship in Johten ple estate. Lydia M. Copple of Murdock attended. Attorney CC Aldrich of Elmwood attended to matters in county and district courts. A suit to quiet title titled Nancy B. Snavely vs Arthur L. Munger et al was filed in district court.
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Lucy Zink
Oscar Zink
Elmwood
Johtenple
Lydia M. Copple
Murdock
CC. S
Mrs Ed Weaver Visits Omaha with Relatives
Mrs. Ed Weaver was a visitor in Omaha today with relatives and was traveling to the city on the afternoon Bur Finston train.
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Ed Weaver
Omaha
That City
Burfinston
Summer Holiday Music Course Taught by Miss Olive Gass
A summer vacation piano class will begin June 1 conducted by Miss Olive Gass. For details call telephone 292. lw d&w.
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Olive Gass
Telephone
Lw D&w
River Fights River Break Threatening Iowa Farmland
A Missouri River ripple on the Iowa side prompts rapid action as crews rush to shore up a new break north of a prior cut. Officials monitor rising waters and safeguard Burline property while workers continue repairs to prevent the muddy channel from washing out farms and the town riverfront.
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Burtington
Burlineon
Derby clergyman buys new Cleveland car during Iowa visit
Rev A F Ploetz of Derby Iowa purchased one of John F Gorder's handsome Cleveland automobiles while visiting town and used it for his return trip to Iowa. Mrs Ploetz, cared for by her sister Miss Louise Gorder, plans to move to Iowa Thursday.
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A. F. Ploetz
Derby
Iowa
Final settlement in Mary Hart estate heard in Beeson court
Attorney William Deles Dernier and Charles G. Hart of Elmwood attended the final settlement of the Mary Hart estate, heard before Judge Beeson.
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William Deles Dernier
Charles G. Hart
Elmwood
Mary Hart
Beeson
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Rev. McClusky
H. S. Grads
Master Man
The
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Memorial Bay
A. J. Beeson
Adirese le -Frank
Smith Song
cAmericse Lesion
William Tivitd
Lesion
Junve J. T. Beeley
PRN Os
Alfa-Maize Mill Company
READ
Ness
River Continues
Menace Rip Rap
Bridge
River
R. R
Missouri
Perth
Lowa
Bunker Hill
Gettysburg
San Juan
Chateau Thierry
First National Bank
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