Restraining suits and divorce cases filed in Plattsmouth
A case George Mapes versus Josh Fitzgerald and city officials seeks to stop enforcement of an ordinance opening Claire street for traffic with contention the land lies outside city limits. An order protects fences and land. Mollie A. Shepherd seeks divorce from William A. Shepherd for cruelty and support failure. James W. Hickson sues C. E. Bertwell et al to recover $600 plus interest on value received.
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George Mapes
Josh Fitzgerald
John Janda
Alenry Tieering
Plattsmouth
Plaintls
Claire Street
South Park
Jessen
Mollie A. Shepherd
William A. Shepherd
Territory of
Oklahoma
James W. Hickson
C. E. Bertwell
Plattsmouth Bay Promoted to Captain on Campus Drill
Hundreds witnessed Captain L. C. Lyford and Company CO win the state university drill on Lincoln campus Friday afternoon. Governor Mickey and state officials attended as Company 1 led by Don Skeen placed second, followed by Company DP under C. D. Wilson and Company A led by A. Anderson. Sergeant Catherine of Company Beo won the Word and Sergeant Campbell won the Silver Medals in individual drill. Roy Pepperberg, son of Mrs. Julius Pepperberg, was elected captain of Second Lieutenant of Company, prompting congratulations from Plattsmouth friends.
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Serveant Campbell
Roy Pepperterg
Julius Pepperberg
Roy
Plattsmouth
Thrasher Party Transports Miss Agnes to Omaha Hospital
Acting on physician advice Dr. EB D Cummins Col and Mrs J H Thrasher carried Miss Agnes to Immanuel hospital in Omaha on Saturday for an operation today. About a dozen friends aided by carrying her on a cot from home to the depot to avoid jolting her by wagon.
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EB. D. Cummins
J. H. Thrasher
Agnes
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Agnes Thrasher Undergoes Operation Aids Recovery Hopes
A postal telegraph message reports Miss Agnes Thrasher was operated on at 11:00 a.m. and by 1:00 p.m. conditions were favorable for her recovery. Friends of the young lady join the Journal in wishing her a rapid return to health.
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Agnes Thrasher
Former Junior class enjoys Swallow Hill picnic day
The former Junior class of the High school left the city Friday for Swallow Hill for a woods outing. Girls prepared the dinner, another repast followed, then the class returned home while singing and being entertained by others. Also reported: Mrs. Eliza Lindsay and Mrs. James Gritfin visited Mrs. Margaret Schulhott after thirty-two and twenty-five years respectively, sharing a joyful reunion. Glove shoppers urged to choose Plattsmouth Glove Company products.
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Swallow Hill
Gass
Mathews
Engle
Burlington
Eliza Lindsay
Hamilton
Ind
James Gritfin
Richmond
Margaret Schulhotl
Schulhott
Former Cass County Citizen Advocates Texas Land Prospect
A Cass County native, S C Patterson of Columbia Texas endorses moving to Texas for cheap land, mild winters, and easy farming. He urges Cass County residents to consider the opportunity, noting the area will gain a new railroad and that land prices won’t stay low. Patterson is well known in Cass County from his long residence there.
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Cass County
S.C. Patterson
Columbia
Texas
Patterson
Memorial Services Honor Civil War Veterans at Presbyterian Church
Surviving Grand Army of the Republic members from across the country gathered weathered but steadfast for a roll call at the veterans hall and proceeded with the Women’s Relief Corps to worship. Rev J H Salsbury delivered a memorial sermon praising the old soldiers and urging continued courage in today’s struggles.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Presbyterian Church
Verna Cole
B. A. McElwain
J. H. Salsbury
Armerica
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Manners in City South
In Cass county the Manners home hosted a surprise party on Saturday night for the twenty third birthday of the hostess. Guests enjoyed games phonograph and piano music by Miss Pearl Ruhney and a luncheon. Attendees included T J Vallery S B E Matteson Ralph Godwin Charles Parks J Young John Hineman Ole Roman George Mapes Mrs Burrows Janette Vallery Pearl May Ruhney Ruth Spencer Josie Mapes May Roman and Will Hineman. Mrs Manners received many presents. Also a May 27 Avoca dispatch notes Amos Tefft father of Orlando Tefft died aged 41 in 1854 he homesteaded the town’s land and was a Cass county notable.
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Charles Manners
Pearl Ruhney
Messrs
T. J. Vallery
BE. Matteson
Ralph Godwin
Chas. Parks
J. Young
John Hineman
Ole Roman
George Mapes
Burrows
Janette Vallery
Pearl
May Ruhney
Ruth Spencer
Josie Mapes
May Roman
Will Hineman
Manners
Avoca
Amos Tefft
Orlando Tefft
Nebraska
Cass County
Weeping Water Obituary for Amos Tefft Pioneer of Avoca
Amos Tefft father of Orlando Tefft died at his Avoca home last Friday and was buried yesterday in Avoca cemetery. An early settler arriving in 1857, he helped establish the South Branch area before Avoca existed. He was born August 29, 1781, and aged ninety years eight months twenty six days at death. His passing robs the county of a respected, upright citizen beloved by many.
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Amos Tefft
Orlando Tefft
Avoca
Tefft
South Branch
Avocano
Col McMahen Celebrates Birth Of Great Grandson
Col H C McMahen received a telegram from Omaha announcing the birth of a baby boy to Mrs W Baylor formerly Miss Inez Reese. The event makes him a great grandfather and brings him happiness this morning.
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Col
H. C. McMahen
Omaha
W. Baylor
Inez Reese
Farewell sermon and surprise sendoff for Pastor Youtey
The Christian church packed with a large audience for Miss Alice Dovey and Rev D A Youtey as he prepares to leave Plattsmouth for new work. A farewell sermon, love chapter reflections, and a surprise gathering praised Youtey for clearing debt and boosting membership and Sunday school.
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Christian Church
Alice Dovey
D. A. Youtsy
L. A. Moore
Christ
Jesus
D. A. Youtey
Plattsmouth
San Francisco
M. Ss. Briggs
Youtey
Youtzy
Goering
Neb
Funeral of Lyman Kildow at Oak Hill Cemetery
Members of Evergreen camp No. 7 Woodmen of the World Eagles Aeria No. MS and local firemen attended a 2 PM funeral service at Methods Church for Lyman Kildow. Rev J B Houlgate delivered a brief life sketch and sermon before a large cortege conveyed the bier to Oak Hill Cemetery for the burial rites.
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Evergreen Camp No. 7
Woodmen of the World
Aeria No. MS of Eagles
Methods Church
J. EB. Houlgate
Chiuron
Oak Hill Cemetery
Havles
Fire destroys Sperry residence near Weeping Water
Sunday evening the fine residence of William Sperry one mile west of Weeping Water caught fire. Harry Hubbard and Dixey Kirkpatrick found the blaze near the north roof and saved much lower floor furniture before the entirely consumed new house burned. Sperry held 1500 on the house and 500 on the contents, not covering the loss.
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William Sperry
Weeping Water
Harry Hubbard
Dixey Kirkpatrick
Vice President Daniel Willard Reflects On Railroad Career
Vice-President Daniel Willard of the Burlington recalls his rise from engine runner on the B and O line twenty years ago. He emphasizes a keen interest in track work and notes defects and bad track during inspections, showing thorough attention to railroad operations.
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Daniel Willard
Burlington
Nebraska
Marriage Licenses Issued on Decoration Day by County Judge
Despite Decoration Day as a holiday the county judge’s office stayed largely open to issue licenses. Couples include Martin Peterson of Plattsmouth and Cora DeWolf of Weeping Water both ages 27 and 19? They were joined by Judge Travis who united the first couple in marriage.
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Martin Peterson
Plattsmouth
Cora DeWolf
Weeping Water
Jesse J. Tha
Moldridge
Anna M. Towle
Wabash
Jacobi G. Kilne
South Bend
Eunice B. Hill
Jacob B. Frey
Douglas
Lulu Betts
Avoca
Albert C. Ray
South Omaha
Myra Allen
Chas
F. Hill
Blanche FB. Wallick
Travis
Memorial Day Poem and the Blue and the Gray
The piece recalls how a Mississippi mother and other women laid flowers on Civil War graves of both Blue and Gray, inspiring Francis Miles Finch to write The Blue and the Gray. It links Memorial Day observance to reconciliation and the shared sacrifice of Union and Confederate soldiers.
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Babbie
Pobhera Brotherhood
Mississippi
Francis Miles Finch
Ithaca
New York
Rural mail boxes to show signals for delivery and pickup
The fourth assistant postmaster general orders rural carriers after July 1 to visit only boxes with mail or signals. Patrons without signals must provide a device. Signals may be lowered after collection and displayed while mail is deposited unless a contrary request is made. This aims to speed rural delivery. Lost Elgin pocket watch with monogram E.C.W. on front. reward offered at the office.
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E.C. W
Elgin
City Fathers Discuss Two New Ordinances
The city council considered two proposed ordinances in a session marked by thorough debate. Officials reviewed each measure's impacts on zoning and public safety, with officials inviting public comment and signaling potential votes pending final edits.
City Council Knocks Down Minor Saloon Ordinance
Regular session weighs two ordinances. One aimed at minors in saloons fails after debate citing Slocum law. other on posting DUIS posters and advertising passes second reading. Council approves street work and library repairs, hires, and budget for sprinkling streets.
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Stelmker
White
Steimker
You— Dodge
Bujeck
Sattler
Vondran
Luty
Sohlunty
Ballance
Tippens
Obhier
7 Po Sons
Vou
Lindge
Vajenk
Lit
Sellint
Resolution of Tribute to L. B. Kildow by Plattsmouth Eagles
The committee reports resolutions mourning the death of L. B. Kildow a respected member noted for integrity and fidelity to duty. They express sorrow emulation and honor for his upright life and direct that copies be sent to the widow and family and entered into the record.
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Plattsmouth Arne No
Order of Eagles
L. B. Kndow
L. B. Kildow
Swindling Notes and Altered Contracts Warned
A historical notice explains schemes using nonnegotiable notes and altered forms. It advises marking the note to specify payable to one party and avoiding bearer or order terms. The text cautions with examples of how fraudsters test and exploit contract conditions.
Bank Report Oddities From Cass County Nebraska Bank
Notary public attests to the Bank of Cass County financial report filed with the Nebraska state board. The document lists overdraft liabilities, undivided deeds, and total assets and liabilities, with multiple signatures and dates in May 108. The note confirms sworn statements by bank officers.
Plattsmouth State Bank Report of Condition
Plattsmouth State Bank of Plattsmouth Nebraska reports condition at close of business May 1 with assets including cash discounts and other items. notes and bills rediscounted. deposits. capital stock 39000. profits and reserves. sworn by cashier J Towner and director W E Newits before Karl Chame notary public on February 8 1909.
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Nebraska
Seat Es Capital
Jatviduet Meponita
Bait
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Plattsmouth Glove Company
W. A.C. March
Mrs. Manners
Rev
Youtry
the Christian Church
Lyman Kildow
Council For Consideration
Cortains Ianaco
Emill Walters
Rock
Marble Streets
Maiden Lane
Library Board
Janda
Wm. Slater
Board of Health
Fire Department
FM Richey
Jno
Waterman
Tuburtows
Jno Cory Pares
Olive Jones
Don Leonard
A Bates
Evening News
W B Elster
TRCN
Py Mixe & Co
Brick Walk
FE Hilton
Pete See
Pat T Bawevan
Phil Marrivote
Charles Renner
Patridge Alanda
Bank of
Mardtsmouth
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Cams
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