Mrs. Collins Dies in Nebraska Masonic Home at 94
Mrs. Sarah Collins, oldest resident of the Nebraska Masonic Home in the city, died this morning at age 94 after six years at the home. Born February 21, 1832 in Washington New Jersey, she lived in Wahoo Nebraska many years and is survived by a granddaughter, daughter-in-law, and a niece. Funeral held at the Masonic Home, body sent by Burlington to Wahoo for burial beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Collins
Nebraska Masonic Home
Collins
Washington
New Jersey
Nebraska
Wahoo
Wahoo Lodge No. &9
A. F
A. M
Richard Janssen
Gothenberg
R. P. Brownell
North Bend
John F. Ragan
Omaha
United States
Andrew Jackson
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
California
Nevada
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Masonic Home
Burlington
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Ed Sherrow at Heinrich Home
A surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs. Ed Sherrow, aunt of Mrs. Heinrich, at the Heinrich residence. Friends concealed in a bedroom emerged to greet her during a lunch gathering organized by Mrs. H. H. Leacock, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Eastridge and Mrs. Heinrich.
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J. Hans Heinrich
Ed Sherrow
Heinrich
Sherrow
H. H. Leacock
Joe Powell
L. W. Eastridge
Mrs Gust Schlische Goes to Omaha for Arm Surgery
This morning Mrs Gust Schlische departed for Omaha to enter a city hospital for treatment of her arm and hand and perhaps undergo an operation due to long standing ill health from the arm suffering. It is hoped treatment and possible surgery will relieve her pain.
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Gust Schlische
Omaha
Rueanne Frans Birth Recalls Armistice Day Event
Friends in Plattsmouth greet the arrival of Miss Rueanne Frans at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Rue H Frans in Union. The birth marks a memorable Armistice Day occasion for the Frans family with a fine little daughter.
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Plattsmouth
Frans
Rueanne Frans
Rue H. Frans
Union
William Milbern Listed In Critical Yet Shows Slight Improvement
Reports from the bedside of William Milbern a Burlington section foreman say he is somewhat better though still very ill. He fell ill Monday afternoon at work and was taken home where doctors described his condition as critical with several days needed to determine the outcome.
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William Milbern
The
Burlington
Milbern
Bargain Wednesday Returns With Countywide Sales Push
Cass county residents look to Plattsmouth for Bargain Wednesday next week as the American Legion Elks carnival wraps up. Merchants advertise rock bottom prices, aided by Sunshine weather and improved roads, inviting county buyers to Kal day listings in the Journal.
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American Legion- Elks
Cass County
District Court
Plattsmouth
Two Delightful DAR Bridge Parties Honor Armistice Day
The Daughters of the American Revolution hosted two benefit bridge events. Mrs J W Burnie and Miss Eleanor Burnie led eight tables, prizes went to Mrs J W Holmes and Mr Roy Knorr, refreshments followed. A second event at Mrs J S Livingstons drew twenty four ladies with flags and Armistice Day decor, high score went to Mrs J F Wolff and second to Mrs W K Krecklow, helpers included Mesdames De Wolf Burnie and Bates. Proceeds support patriotic causes endorsed by the society.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
J. W. Burnie
Eleanor Burnie
J. W. Holmes
Roy Knorr
J.S. Livingston
J. F. Wolff
W. K. Krecklow
Livingston
Mesdames de Wolf, Burnie
T. B. Bates
Nelsons Return From Hospital Visit
Yesterday afternoon Mr and Mrs John Nelson drove to Omaha for a few hours returning with their daughter Miss Elsie who had been in hospital several weeks. She is greatly improved but not yet well and will continue home treatments until fully recovered. Friends are glad she is back home and wish her a speedy recovery.
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John Nelson
Omaha
Miss Elsie
Elsie
Mrs. Kaffenberger Taken to Everett Sanitarium
Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger of Lincoln, after months of poor health and treatment at home and with relatives, has been moved to the Everett sanitarium for treatment and observation. Doctors hope specialized care will relieve her long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Kaffenbergen
Lincoln
Everett Sanitarium
Kaffenberger
Local Dealer Beats Mail Order on Ties in Plattsmouth
Searl S. Davis compared four knit ties from a mail order offer with prices at C. E. Wescott's Sons and other local houses. Local shops matched the $1.50 price and beat the mail order by offering ties at $1.35 while addressing overhead and freight. The report argues home shopping keeps money in the community and provides better service.
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C. E. Wescott's Sons
Searl S. Davis
Sears
Mr. Davis
Plattsmouth
Wescott's Sons
Cliff
Hill
Emil
Manfacturer
Wescott
Thierolf
Soennichsen
Clyde Ptak Improves After Severe Kidney Trouble
Clyde Ptak shows steady improvement after a serious kidney attack. He has regained weight and is up and around with meals shared with his family. Dr. R P Westover has cared for him since August with beneficial effects reported.
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Clyde Ptak
R. P. Westover
Lincoln Woman Undergoes Operation for Stomach Ulcers
Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger, former Lincoln resident, was operated on at the Everett sanitarium for severe ulcers of the stomach. The patient shows some benefit from the procedure, but it is early to judge the final outcome.
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Lincoln
George A. Kaffenberger
Everett Sanitarium
Mrs P T Heineman Leaves for Nebraska to Rest
Mrs P T Heineman plans to travel to Nebraska at week’s end to stay with her parents and former home in Geneva. She is not feeling well and will remain until her condition improves.
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P. T. Heineman
Braska
Geneva
E. J. Dempster
Friday the Thirteenth Odds and Omens Stir Community
The community observes Friday the 13th as an unlucky day with superstition guiding quiet activity. People avoid long trips and await better dates, attributing any unusual events to the calendar rather than other causes.
Brief Sketch of Life of Francis A. Cremer
Francis Asbury Cremer was born June 16 1857 in Grant Park Illinois and died November 4 1925 at his Ashland Nebraska home aged 68 years 4 months 19 days He settled in Ashland in 1876 later marrying Sallie M Lee September 16 1832 and moving to Nebraska by September 20 He lived on farms in Wortman and Fairland before moving to Ashland January 17 1917 He had two daughters Etta and Kate and a son who died in infancy He was a Methodist church member since 1887 and leaves his wife two daughters nine grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
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Francis Asbury Cremer
Grant Park
Kankakee County
Ilinois
Ashland
Nebraska
Joseph Cremer
Wortman
Sallie M. Lee
Ryans Glade
Garret County
Maryland
Cremer
Methodist Church of
C. B. Lee
Child's Book Week Display At Bates Store Window
The Plattsmouth public library window on Fifth street at Bates Book and Stationery Store attracts many passersby. The display highlights child reading, includes art works, and promotes a love of books from tots to older children. The library aids local schools with rich shelves, supporting reading, character building, and community education.
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Public Library
Fifth Street
Bates Book and Stationery Store
Public
Plattsmouth
Treatment Over Radio May Save a Life
Edmonton reports a radio broadcast of a medical treatment to save Miss Masters at the Church of England Mission in Wabasca. A letter says directions were received and Miss Masters is improving.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Claim Rejected Over Road Construction Damages
At the county commissioners meeting, Ed Heil of Louisville had his claim for damages denied. Heil sought 1000 dollars for a wreck involving an unfinished embankment on a road under construction that damaged his Reo Pheaton and injured his wife. He had asked 7000 for the car and 500 for his wife's injuries.
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Ed Heil
Louisville
Heil
Papillion Times
Gravel on the Louisville Road Mark for 1926
Cass county residents plan a major 1926 project to gravel the Louisville road from Plattsmouth to Greenwood. The effort aims to create a seasonally reliable, hard surfaced route linking Louisville to Lincoln and Greenwood with potential branches toward Mynard and Cedar Creek. Local precincts propose initiating work now to secure a durable county road network.
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Louisville
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Greenwood
Lincoln
Mynlard
Cedar Creek
Murdock
Two Delightful Gatherings At Hallstrom Home
Mrs James G Mruzy hosted two social dinners and bridge evenings at the Hallstrom residence. Purple and lavender decor complemented six oclock dinners with three bridge tables each night. First event prizes went to Mrs E J Richey, Mrs George C Dovey, and Mrs Dc A Rosencrans. second event prizes to Mrs Jess Varga, Mrs L W Egenberger, and Mrs Frank R Gobelman.
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James G. Mruzy
Hallstrom
E. J. Richey
George C. Dovey
Dc. A. Rosencrans
Jess Varga
L. W. Egenberger
Frank R. Gobelman
Mauzy
Gertrude Morgan
Eleanor Burnie
Truant Officer Busy Rounding Up Absent Students
County tru ant officer Thomas Svoboda reported a busy week after calls from several schools about missing pupils. He investigated cases and took action to ensure attendance at public schools.
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Dallyv
Thomas Svoboda
Svoboda
Return of Rev Pfoutz From Chicago Prohibition Gathering
Rev Frank Emory Pfoutz returned from a week at the Anti-Saloon League convention in Chicago. He plans a Sunday service resume detailing convention points not covered by press reports, offering prohibition leaders and workers firsthand insight.
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Frank Emory Pfoutz
Anti-Saloon League
Chicago
Windy City
Pfoutz
Christmas Shop Date Set for December 5th
The St. Marys guild of St. Lukes church announces a one day Christmas shop on Saturday December 5 featuring fine cutlery and needlework items offered by church ladies. Residents can purchase dainty articles of stitchery at reasonable prices amid the city’s best needlework.
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The
Mary's Guild
St. Luke's Church
St. Marys' Guild
Leaving for Florida from Saturdays Daily
Ed S Tutt and wife of Murncre depart Cass county for Kansas City to visit relatives then head to Florida possibly settling near Miami. Friends express regret at their move yet extend best wishes for their new home southward.
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Ed S. Tutt
Murncre
Kansas City
Florida
United States
Miami
Tufts
Cass County
Withdrawal of Troops Ordered by Chang
Marshal Chang Tso Lin ordered all Fengtien troops to withdraw to Manchuria. Officials in Mukden say the move will postpone civil war in China for an indefinite period.
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Chang
Tokio
Chang Tso-Lin
Manchuria
Foreign Office
Mukden
China
Col Kinney From 17th Infantry in Nervous Breakdown
Colonel C. C. Kinney commanding the 17th Infantry is in Fort Omaha hospital after a severe nervous breakdown tied to strenuous service and poor health. He wandered near Burlingtion depot before being found and transported for care. he planned treatment in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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C. C. Kinney
17Th Infantry
Fort Omaha
Col. Kinney
Blackstone Hotel
Omaha
Co. Kinney
89Th Division
Army
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Col Kinney
Texas
Fort Crook
Thirteen No Hoodoo In Lottery Win at Legion Carnival
Miss Emma Wohlfarth won a $100 Hurley electric washer at the American Legion Elks carnival drawing. She held number 1313, drawn on Friday November 13, proving that the date did not dampen her luck.
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Emma Wohlfarth
Altho
Wohlfarth
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Willian Milbern
Clyde Ptak Improving
Francis A. Cremer
Nebr
Child’s Book Week
St. Mary’s Guild
Post Hospital
First National Bank
Rhe
Attsmouth
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