William Henry Miller Dies Sudden in Home Visit
William Henry Miller a longtime resident of the northwest city section died suddenly yesterday afternoon after a brief visit with neighbor William Rishel. Born in Nova Scotia in 1843 he lived as a carpenter and contractor, was a devout Episcopalian and St Luke’s caretaker, and leaves a wife Elizabeth Ross and three children. Funeral at St Luke’s Episcopal church Friday at 2:30 with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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William Henry Miller
Mr. Miller
Missouri Pacific
William B. Rishel
Rishel
Nova Scotia
Canada
Miller
Episcopal Church
St .Luke'’s
United States
Philipsburg
New Jersey
Elizabeth Ross
Sailgbenski
George H. Miller
Darysville
Wisconsin
Annie E. Standley
Lincoln
William R. Miller
Plattsmouth
Levi Miller
Council Bluff
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
W. §. Leete
Oak Hill Cemetery
Dance Attracts Many With Monte Carlo Entertainers
The Monte Carlo entertainers drew a large young crowd for a return engagement last night. The orchestra faced a ferry outage and reached the city by row boat after delays, but the dance began by 10 30 and continued into the early hours with lively music and cheerful dancing.
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Monte Carlo
Missouri River
Ill in Minnesota Hospital
Relatives report Hiram P. Sheldon in Grand Rapids Minnesota gravely ill with pneumonia. He is brother of Mart Sheldon of this city and well known to many residents, causing the family great anxiety about his outcome.
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Hiram P. Sheldon
Grand Rapids
Minn
Mr. Sheldon
Mart Sheldon
Blank Books Available At Journal Office
The Journal office offers a wide range of blank books for purchase. Customers can choose from various sizes and bindings to suit personal or business needs.
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Journal Office
Journal
Takes Over Garage by Frank Martin in Washington Avenue
Frank Martin, a long time local auto expert, has secured the O K garage building and assumes full management. He will operate the workshop handling repairs, auto supplies, and storage for his customers on Washington avenue.
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Frank Martin
O. K
Mr. Martin
Washington Avenue
Burlington promotes William H. Shopp to Chicago storekeeper
The Burlington store department promotes William H. Shopp of Plattsmouth to storekeeper at the 14th street storehouse in Chicago. He departed last evening on No. 2 to assume duties immediately and aid the Chicago office, having long served in local Burlington offices with strong performance.
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Burlington
Plattsmouth
William H. Shopp
14Th Street
Chicago
Shopp
Burlington Store Department
Legion Holds Smoker and Business Meeting
Hugh Kearns post of the American Legion held a smoker and meeting at the Leonard building club rooms. Adjutant Elmer A Webb reported from the Kansas City convention detailing actions including stand on compensation, making Armistice Day a legal holiday, and excerpts from George Berry of the Pressmen's union and AFL representative.
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Hugh Kearns
American Legion
Leonard Building
Kansas City
Elmer A. Webb
Nebraska
Legion
George Berry
Pressmen's Union
American Federation of Labor
Lebor Federation
Steele-Stratman Nuptials at Springfield Parsonage
The Springfield Monitor reports the wedding of Miss Marie Stratman and John D. Steele of Crab Orchard Nebraska on October 27 1921 at the M E parsonage in Springfield. Bride's family connections note ties to Sarpy and Johnson counties. The groom is described as a respected farmer and the pair begin marriage with strong community goodwill.
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Springfield Monitor
Marie Stratman
John D. Steele
Crab Orchard
Nebraska
M. E. Parsonage
Springfield
Henry Stratman
Johnson County
Tesumseh
Henry Jochim
Louisville
Jochim
Steele
Louisville Courier
Fine Little Son Born to Chapman Family of Baker
Announcement from Baker Montana reports the birth of a fine little son to Mr and Mrs John W Chapman. The baby arrived Saturday November 5 at Baer Hospital where mother and child are doing well. Friends send best wishes for a long and successful life.
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John W. Chapman
Baker
Montana
Baer
Returns to Murray as Blacksmith Mike Rys Reopens Shop
Mike Rys, out sick for some time, has recovered and will reopen his Murray blacksmith shop on Monday to resume serving customers as before.
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Mike Rys
Murray
Daughters of the American Revolution Meet at Martin Home
Fontenelle chapter hosts a DAR meeting at Dr and Mrs J B Martin with guest Mrs Ralph Dowd of Omaha sharing insights on Americanization and immigrant assimilation. Dowd, a former Siberia prisoner and Russian native, urged personal contact and teaching the meaning of America, followed by light refreshments.
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Fontenelle
the Daughters of the American Revolution
J. B. Martin
Ralph Dowd
Omaha
Christine Coughlin
Helene Perry
Dowd
America
The
Republic
Avoca pioneer recounts storm losses and unsettled insurance
Amsdel Sheldon of Avoca details his storm damage amounting to about 600 dollars and unresolved insurance settlement. He laments lost trees including a beloved elm, but notes his long life has taught him to endure such losses. Weeping Water Republican.
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Amsdel Sheldon
Avoca
Nebraska City
Republican
Henry A. Schneider Reappears After Illness
Henry A. Schneider, recently ill for a week, was able to be out today for the first time since his sickness. Friends and neighbors welcomed his return as he shows signs of recovery after a severe health ordeal.
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Thursdey
Henry A. Schneider
Schneider
Mrs J F Burke Showing Improvement After Illness
Mrs J F Burke of Spokane Washington improved significantly after two weeks in Sacred Heart hospital according to family reports. She was formerly Miss Julia Wittstruck of this city and daughter of Mrs Anna Gaster.
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J. F. Burke
Spokane
Wash
Sacred Heart Hospital
Burke
Julia Wittstruck
Anna Gaster
Pattons Return From Mitchell County Pecans Farm Visit
Mr. R. H. Patton and daughter Miss Tia returned from a stay at their farm in Mitchell county Georgia near Kany. The pecan farm spans five acres with 100 trees and produced a large yield. They brought back a fine assortment of large pecans from the harvest.
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F& R. H. Patton
Tia
Mitchell County
Georgia
Armistice Bay Then and Now
A retrospective piece recounts the November 11 1918 armistice at Senlis and its global impact. It recalls Allied and German actions, the quieting of hostilities at 11 am, celebrations in cities and towns, and soldiers transitioning from combat to peacetime roles while some remain in the Rhine frontier.
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Germany
Senlis
Ifth
Sedan
Napoleon Island
Samme de Willelm der
United States
Rhineland
Omaha Hotel Wagner hires renowned chef J. Miva
J. Miva named by Fred Wagner to head the Wagner Hotel kitchen. He began work yesterday and has already shown his skill in preparing a variety of appetizing dishes for the popular inn.
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Wagner
J. 5
Miya
Omaha
Fred Wagner
Miva
The
Stillman Guardianship Bid Denied in NY Divorce Case
Surrogate Cohalan denied Mrs. Anne A. Stillman’s request to be general guardian of her sons in divorce proceedings with James A. Stillman. He did appoint Mrs. Stillman and attorney John F. Brennan of Yonkers to manage the children’s property.
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New York
Cohalan
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Stillman
James
Alexander
Ad Pitch Style Sells Your Message Plainly
A plain selling talk cuts through noise and grabs attention. Use direct benefits, clear calls to action, and concrete outcomes to persuade readers quickly. Keep it tight, energetic, and focused on what the reader will gain.
Omaha man Paul Stadelmann killed in 17th Cuming auto crash
Paul Stadelmann a longtime Omaha figure and paper seller was fatally injured when struck by a car at 17th and Cuming in the evening. He died at Fenger hospital about three hours after the collision amid police pursuit of the vehicle's driver.
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Paul Stabelmann
17Th
Cuming St
Omaha
Fenger Hospital
Paul
Fenger
Paul Stadelmann
Douglas St
Paul Bloedel
East Orense
New Jersey
Carl Bloedel
Stt. Louis
Josephine Catherine Bloedel
Fred Stadelmann
Plattsmouth
Babe
West
Stadelmann
Pan
Nebraska Masonic Home
Frederick
Mark White
Los Angeles
William J. Standelmann
Santa Monica
Cal
Funeral services set for Nebraskan in Oak Hill Cemetery
The body will return to the Nebraskan home where funeral services will be held and the remains laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery alongside the grandparents who are buried there.
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Nebraska
Good Luck Tires Left Imprint On Roadway
The Elmwood Leader-Echo reports that Fred Zink and Ivy Mecfrory were implicated after a bank robbery night drive. A frost marked road trace led Pinkertons to their home, but friends testified they attended a Masonic meeting in Elmwood.
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Fred Zink
Fred
Ivy
Elmwood
Echo
Visitors Enjoy Splendid Visit in Enid Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Matt Schoeman of Enid Oklahoma who have stayed for weeks visiting relatives and old friends are extensively entertained. They returned from Wisconsin and Mrs Schoeman visited relatives at Murdock. Friends hosted dinners lunches and music reunions over several days.
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Matt Schoeman
Enid
Oklo
Schoeman
William H. Hoover
Wisconsin
Murdock
Frederick. Stohlman
Andrew Stohilman
Andrew Schoeman
Oklahoma
Louisville Courier
Cars collide injure local families in Sunday crash
Vane Gregory 1 was seriously injured Sunday evening when his father Lee Gregory’s car collided with a car driven by Jack Gregory. Jack’s family members were thrown from their vehicle. Mrs Les Gregory sprained back and Jack cut hand. Les Gregory unhurt in the heavier car. Cars demolished. parties well known locally.
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Vane Gregory
Lee Gregory
Jack Gregory
Les Gregory
Vane
Jack
Auto Party Has Very Close Call
Three strangers driving north from the city escaped serious harm when their large National touring car slid off the Omaha highway near Tom Wills farm. The front wheels hung over a fifteen foot drop as the rear braced the vehicle on a protective fence. A city truck and a fast car aided the recovery, and the occupants expressed relief at their narrow escape.
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Tom Wills
Omaha Highway
Jane Dunbar Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party
Yesterday afternoon little Miss Jane Dunbar celebrated turning ten with a party attended by friends and assisted by Madame Leete and Mrs. Leete. A pink and yellow luncheon followed a games session with a centerpiece birthday cake bearing ten candles. Attending were Jane and Marion Fricke, Jacqueline and Mary Davis, Lucile Hart, Laurine Windham, Laura Grossman, Mary Ann Highfield, and boys Billy Highfield and Billy Rosencrans.
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Jane Dunbar
Madame Leete
W. S. Leete
F. FR. Sadeiman
A. C. Davia
A. Rosencrans
Jane
Marion Fricke
Jacqueline
Mary Davis
Lucile Hart
Laurine Windham
Laura Grossman
Mary Ann Highfield
Masters
Billy Highfield
Billy Rosencrans
Doctor Removes Miss Hulda Spain’s Tonsils
This morning Dr. H. C. Leopold operated on Miss Hulda Spain for tonsil removal. The procedure proved entirely successful and the patient is feeling much improved after the operation.
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H. C. Leopold
Hulda
Spain
Christmas Card Notice from the Journal Office
Christmas season sales push urges readers to order cards now. Call or mail to the Journal office to secure fresh stock before lines sell out.
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Journal Office
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Windy City
Stratman
Daughters OF the American Revolution
Paul Stabelman
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