Auto trip to Weeping Water impresses travelers
Walter L. Thomas and A. W. Atwood of the Omaha Beer firm completed a one hour and twenty five minute trip to Weeping Water in Senator Thomas new automobile. They praised the ride over rough roads and the smooth stretches. On return they stopped at Murray to greet Dr. Gilmore W. D. Wheeler and others expressing pleasure at seeing the handsome machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Thomas
A.W. Atwood
Omaha Beer
Senator Thomas
Mr. Atwood
Thomases
Thomas
Jackson
Murray
Dr. Gilmore
W. D. Wheeler
Fine new residence rising on Wiles farm near city
George Wiles of the southwest area is erecting a two story modern home on his farm. The 30 by 20 foot main block includes a 14 by 18 foot ell with two stories and a full piping system for hot and cold water and furnace heat. Red sandstone foundation matches Parmele’s house interior finish will be cypress. Plattsmouth carpenters Lincoln Petty Robt Petty J M Leek and Chas Maitland are hired. painting contract pending with multiple bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wiles
Conto
Parmele
Plattsmouth
Mien
Lincoln
Robt. Petty
J. M. Leek
Chas. Maitland
Old Citizen Gene to His Reward
John Rockenbech senior, born in Baden Germany December 25 1530, died at 7 730 p m at his son John Jr s home after a period of illness. He was about 78, one of the area s oldest settlers who moved here about twenty four years ago. Funeral services were held at the house and at the German Lutheran church conducted by Rev Paul von Toerne, with burial in Eagle cemetery. The Beacon extends sympathy to his sons Andy John Jr and Gottlieb and to his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rockenbech
John Jr
Rockenbaugh
John Rockenbach
Baden
Germany
America
Andy
John, Jr
Gottlieb
Paul von Toerne
Old Eagle Cemetery
Eagle Beacon
Old Citizen S B Judkins Passes Away in Eagle
S B Judkins known as Grandpa Judkins died after a year long struggle with gangrene. He moved to Eagle in 1884 from Wisconsin and was 80 years old. He married Martha Jane Butler in 1847 producing five children. his wife died in 188? and he later remarried Mrs Ellen French. Funeral services were held at his home and then at the M E church, with burial in the old Eagle cemetery. The Beacon and many friends express condolences to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
S. B. Judkins
Judkins
Wisconsin
Simon Boliver Judkins
Palmyra
Somerset County
Maine
Martha Jane Butler
Ellen French
Maine Prairie
Minn
M. E
Davis
Old Eagle
Julia Clark
Muscondy
Wis
Loutham Tipton
Nebraska City
Abbie Edson
Lincoln
Earl B. Judkins
Waterloo
Eagle Beacon
Backache and Kidney Pills Endorsement Prompts Local Use
Plattsmouth resident Mrs K Anderson reports relief from back pain linked to kidney issues after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Gering's drug store. The testimonial notes rapid relief and overall improvement. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
K. Anderson
Lincoln Avenue
Neb
Dean
Gering
Droog
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Sawed wood and baled hay offered by local firm
Local ad lists Phone No 11 for sawed wood baled hay and corn from Smith and Smith jp A ra with contact details implied for procurement and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Smith, Jp
Justice Court Hears Quash and Pension Action
Justice Archer quashed service of summons in Carroll versus Jeary and issued a new summons. He ordered an attachment in Wilkins versus Benfer, with odds and ends of dispute over saloon keys and receipts. Archer secured enough affidavits to forward Mrs. Geo I Jones's pension claim and disciplined Ora Barnes for contempt. Weeping Water accident injures A J Ralston as team runs away and crashes through fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Archer
Carroll
Chas. H. Wilkins
Frank Benfer
Sullivan
Benfer
Ramsey
Foley
Omaha
Archer
Pension Department of the Justice
Geo. I. Jones
Judge Archer
Ora Barnes
Rey
Ora
Exploring Trip Led by Gamble and Condra
Supt. Gamble of the city schools and Dr. Condra of the State University lead a physical geography class on an all day exploring trip along the Missouri River bluffs. The outing is ideal and instructive with Dr. Condra’s renowned expertise guiding the students all day returning by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Gamble
Dr. Condra
State University
Missouri River
D. Condra
Condra
Excellent Remedy Praised for Stomach Ailments in Letter
Joseph Malac of Burwell Nebraska writes to praise Tuiner American Elixir of Bitter Wine for stomach disorders. The letter calls it best for digestion and energy, noting it should be used during weakness and poor appetite and mentions availability at drug stores Jos Tuiner Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Malac
Burwell
Neb
Grand Ball at Jenkin's Hall in Murray Nebraska
George Berger hosts a social ball at Jenkin's hall Murray Nebraska on Wednesday November 25 1908 dancing starts at eight with free lunch at midnight The public is invited and promises a well ordered enjoyable evening by Mr Berger who has run successful social events before everyone urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Berger
Jenkin’s Hall
Murray
Neb
Berger
Are Always the Cheapest in Every Particular
Ad celebrates a store selling Gent's and Boy's Ready-to-Wear Clothing and Furnishings. It touts correctness in weave workmanship styles and prices.
People travel to Omaha on trains and auto trips
A long list of residents and visitors frequent Omaha for business, medical care, shopping, or social calls. The notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Shine, Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. Ault, Mrs. Parmele, John Hart Jr, J E Barwick, John Bauer Jr, Mrs Kahoutek, Mrs Sedak, Mrs Holly, L F Sallee, Fred Schrader, S L Thomas, W A Cleghorn, J McLaughlin, Tennie Bird, Catherine Parmele, Willis Reed, Florence Graham, Violet Dodge, J M Roberts, Judge Root, Florence Dovey, Misses Ione and Helen, Mrs Hanrahan, S W Cashner, D M Lloyd, Glen Smith, C H Wilson, John Gilligan, Dean Buell, F M Young, John MacDonald, S L Thomas, Minnie Wills, Claire Thomas, A Tweedy, Miss Fetzer, Dr Jack, D O Dwyer, C G Mayfield, William Clegholm, and Esther Allen among others, with trips to Omaha, Murray, Weeping Water, and Chicago noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hanrahan
Ft. Dodge
Whalen
Peter Hanrahan
S. W. Cashner
Lincoln
Charley Cook
W. D. Wheeler
D. M. Lloyd and Son
Albert
Murray
Glen E. Smith
C. H. Wilson
Red Oak
John Gilligan
Bryan
Paul City
Neb
Wreckis.blockaded east bound line near Oreapolis
A sand car journal failure in train No 30 derailed a car and blocked the eastbound main line between Oreapolis and the city from 11 p m Saturday to 8 a m Sunday. General foreman R B Hayes led a night crew to jack up the car and install a new wheel. Property loss was small but train delays grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oreapolis
R. B. Hayes
For Sale or Rent Eight Room House With Barn
Eight room house with barn offered for sale or rent. Inquiries invited through T. M. Patterson at the Bank of Cass County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Patterson
Bank of
Cass County
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Bartle
Kirklarm
Bart
Piatisurenth
Northwest
Black Hills
Fair Exchange
Archer’s Court
Faturav
Ralston
Weeping Water
A. J. Ralston
Mr. Ralston
A. Ralston
M. P
Suif
Daily Personal News
Father Shine
T. P. Livingston
Emma Ault
C. C. Parmele
John Hart, Jr
J. E. Barwick
John Bauer, Jr
J. F. Kahoutek
Anna Sedak
Mary Holly
Joe Holly
Miss Bessie
L. F. Sallee
Fred Schrader
Council Bluffs, Inc
S. L. Thomas
W. A. Cleghorn
Louisville
J. McLaughlin
Nahant
W. Josselyn
Tennie Bird
Catherine May Parmele
Willis E. Reed
Madison
Florence Graham
Violet Dodge
J. M. Roberts
Plattsmouth State Bank
Jesse L. Root
L. Thomas
Florence Dovey
Chicago
Ione and
Helen
Dean P. Buell
City
St. Joseph
F. M. Young
St. Joseph Hospital
John MacDonald
Force
Ss. L. Thomas
Minnie Wills
Claire Thomas
Chaffeur
Jackson Auto
Mr. Thomas
A. Tweedy
Dominion of Canada
Levyeta
Col
Manilla
Charlotte Fetzer
Jack of
Burlington
D. O. Dwyer
C. G. Mayfield
William Clegholm
Miss Stander
T. J. Sokol Hall
Esther Allen
Riverton
Ethel Ahlstrand
C. A. Welch
A. Rhode
Galesburg
Ill
George Roderick
St. Mary's Guild
M. B. Houk
Harlington
Ralph Doud
Frank Doud
Cross County
Bloomington
Nebraska
Effie Benedict
Miles Allen
Afton
George A. Hess
Alvo
Missouri
Hess
Greenwood Precinct
Co. C. Phillips
Maitland
Quinton
Stella
Phillips
Frank Garrison
Plattsmouta, i
Dr. King
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