Lost child Vira Owens found after evening search
The child, Vira Owens, missing since yesterday, was found late yesterday afternoon five miles south of the city at Frank Lepert’s home. She had wandered through town and countryside, gathering pins and flowers, before being located by her father and Mr. Burrows. The reunification followed extensive searches by police and local residents.
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Frank
Vira Owens
George Owens
Lester Burrows
Frank Lepert
Bach
John 5. Hall
Sixth Street
South Sixth
Lincoln Avenue
Chas. E. Cook
B. W. Livingston
United Brethern
B. F. Willes
Horning School House
Horning Farm
Vira
Missouri River
Lee Fickler
Lepert
Burrows
Norris
Mrs. Owens
East Sickness Calls O''Brian Family to Pekin
Henry O''Brian and his brother W J O''Brien of Weeping Water left this morning for Pekin Illinois after receiving a message yesterday about their father's very serious illness. The elderly father, aged about eighty four, had been in excellent health until recently and is not expected to recover. Mrs O''Brien, his wife, died about three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O'Brian
W. J. O'Brian
Pekin
Ilinois
Missouri Pacific
Wm. O'Brian
O’ Brian
Superintendent Gamble to Attend Commencement and See Mother
Superintendent J W Gamble leaves for Omaha to visit his mother and discuss an operation to drain an abscess in the bone of her face. The procedure is expected tomorrow. He will also address Greenwood’s closing public school commencement today before returning to Omaha for his mother’s operation.
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J. W. Gamble
Omaha
Gamble
Greenwood
Riverside ranch sale near Ashland seals 150000 deal
After months of negotiations the Riverside ranch three miles north of Ashland on the Platte bottom sold for 150000 to J F Hendricks of Malvern Iowa and Mrs E E Hart of Council Bluffs Iowa. The 4000 acre property includes a fine ranch house large barns and feeding sheds with the Ashland Sioux City Burlington extension running along its west side.
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Ashland
Riverside Ranch
Platte Bottom
J. F. Hendricks
Malvern
E. E. Hart
Council Bluffs
George E. Ricker
Sioux City
Burlington
Box Social at Becker School House Saturday May 30
A box social will be held at the Becker school house on Saturday night May 30 inviting all residents to join for a pleasant evening and entertainment.
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Becker
Three Pioneers of Ashland Die in Short Span
Special from Ashland reports the deaths of three local pioneers Dennis Dean who helped establish one of the state’s first flouring mills on Salt Creek and led early religious gatherings, Benjamin S. Clarke a Civil War veteran who became Ashland mayor, and Dr. L L Simington who opened the first bank and built the first theatre. All were honored in the community.
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Ashland
Dennis Dean
Salt Creek
Saunders County
Benjamin S. Clarke
L. L. Simington
Foley's Honey and Tar Not Affected by Pure Food Law
Notice to customers stating Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children, sold at F. G. Fricke & Co.
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Foley
F. G. Fricke & Co
Wunderlich Completes Nehawka Property Schedule
John Wunderlich, assessor for Nehawka precinct, delivered the returns today, completing the county wide property schedule. The county treasurer H. M. Soennichsen’s methods and deputy selections are praised for saving taxpayers dollars and boosting efficiency.
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John Wunderlich
Nehawka
H. M. Soennichsen
Soennichsen
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Plattsmouth Resident
Wintersteen Hill resident Joseph H. Smith credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with relief from years of back pain caused by kidney derangement. He followed directions after purchasing from Gering & Co. in Plattsmouth, noting improved rest and overall health. Manufactured by FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
Plattsmouth
Joseph H. Smith
Second and
Diamond Streets
Wintersteen Hill
Gering & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Plattsmouth Real Estate Purchase Sealed by Agency
A major transaction completed yesterday through George Ballance real estate, selling the George Mapes place to Omaha resident John Hockstraugesser for use as a home. He plans to invest substantially to improve the property, promising to benefit the city as a citizen and contributor.
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George Ballance
Devoe paint ad promises $1000 for adulteration clues
A 19th century style ad invites chemists to detect adulteration in Devoe lead and zinc paint offering $1000 reward plus expenses. It promotes that Devoe’s formula uses white lead white zinc and linseed oil ground by machinery and claims superiority over hand mixed lead and oil. H. L. Asemissen & Son is named as a seller in Plattsmouth.
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Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
New York
Chicago
H. L. Asemissen & Son
Mrs Dennis Danaher at Home
B B Danaher returned from Burlington Junction Missouri where his mother has been in a sanatorium for some time. He reports she is much improved by the treatment at the springs but she says there is no place like home.
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B. B. Danaher
Burlington Junction
Mr. Danaher
City
Bethany Couple Visits City After 45 Years
H. W. Meyers and wife from Bethany visited the city this morning with Oscar Gapen. Mrs. Meyers is Mrs. Gapen’s sister. They lived here years ago and have resided near Bethany for 45 years. Mr Meyers renewed his Journal subscription for another year.
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H. W. Meyers
Bethany
Oscar Gapen
Mrs. Meyers
Mr. Gapen
Mr. Meyers
Journal
Avoca Saloon License Granted After Court Appeal
District Court Judge Travis heard the appeal from Avoca regarding a village saloon license. John Carter led the remonstrance with attorney Darnell. H E Wellensick represented the defendants. Judge Travis overruled all objections and granted the license, restoring Avoca’s saloon status after two years.
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Avoca
Elton Vroman and Bessie Miller Wed in Ohio Ceremony
A large gathering witnessed the wedding of Elton Vroman of Sheridan Wyoming and Bessie Miller of the local area at the bride’s parents home officiated by Rev. B F Ejcchelberger. After the ceremony the couple, soon to reside in the northwest where Vroman works for Burlington, were toasted and given a celebratory meal.
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B. F. Ejcchelberger
Elton Vroman
Sheridan
Wyo
Bessie Miller
Northwest
Secondhand clothing a godsend after Nebraska cyclone
A victim from Louisville Nebraska recalls the immediate need after a cyclone, praising the W C T U ladies for providing ready to wear clothing and urging continued generosity. The letter from one of the storm’s victims defends secondhand garments as essential and gratefully received.
F D Brooks Heads to Topeka Then Davenport Visit
Creighton school superintendent F D Brooks and W G Brooks rode Burlington No 2 to Topeka for about a week then Professor Brooks will visit Davenport Neb for three weeks before going east for the rest of vacation. Mayors Dahlman of Omaha and Brown of Lincoln urge two hour closing on Decoration Day. Plattsmouth merchants already honor the day in full.
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F. D. Brooks
Creighton
W. G. Brooks
Burlington
W.G. Brooks
Topeka
Dahlman
Omaha
Brown
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
The Way to Celebrate a Plattsmouth Natal Day
A proposal for a community celebration on the Cass county grounds. Families from the surrounding area would attend a tree shaded gathering with a reading of the Declaration of Independence, music, and an oration. After a one oclock dinner break, more speeches and music would follow until adjournment.
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Glee Club
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Plattsmouth Youth Duped by Tele Phone Line Hoax
A Plattsmouth young man who enjoyed calling the telephone girls was invited to go fishing by one of them. He accepted and was told to hold the line. After several minutes on the line he realized he had been tricked by a prankster.
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Plattsmouth
Kaufman Family Heads to Omaha for Visit
Henry Kaufman with wife and daughter Nellie travel to Omaha to visit friends this afternoon.
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Henry Kaufman
Nellie
Omaha
Death at Elmwood Claims Noted Banker and Mason
Samuel Stebbins Johnson died at his Elmwood home the evening before. Born May 8, 1830 in Middletown Connecticut, he moved to Otoe County Nebraska in the eighties and became a local landholder. He served as vice president of First National Bank of Elmwood since its founding. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Friday at his home with Canopy Lodge No. 209 A F and A M in charge.
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Elmwood
Samuel Stebbins Johnson
Johnson
Middletown
Conn
Otoe County
Nebraska
Royal Arch
Cyrene Commandery No. & Knights Templer
First National Bank
Canopy Lodge No
Health concerns and a missing gift from Hollister
A fragment notes a man unable to obtain a certain hand from someone and cites poor health. It mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as not yet used, implying a promised remedy or product in a period piece context.
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Hollister
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Dennis Danaher
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Bride
H. W. Miller
State of Ohio
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Lucas County
Mina Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Tse
Louisville
Neb
Mayfield
Scott
Coates’ Block
J. P. Falter
Terest
Trenton
J. W. Egenberger
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
John Bauer
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