Grandmother Graves Celebrated On 87th Birthday At Rock Bluffs
An 87th birthday tribute to Mahala P. Graves known as Grandma Graves drew 100 guests to Rock Bluffs Cass County Nebraska on Sept 24 1908. Neighbors friends and former students recalled long friendship and early schooling memories while a 40 foot dining table overflowed with foods prepared by local women. Graves born Sept 24 1821 near Knowville Tenn married William W. Graves in 1837 and moved across several states before settling in Cass County. The gathering included family friends from Plattsmouth Murray Union Kenosha Mynard and Union with many relatives listed by name.
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Ity Basils
Kartupwey
Old Rock Bluffs
Cass County
Nebraska
Mahala P. Graves
Grandma Graves
Aikenbourg
Horning
Plattsmouth
Graves
Mary E. Purnett
Grandma
Alec
A. J. Graves
Julian D
Calvin M
Andrew J
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Charles L
Rock Bluffs
Ber
Knowville
Knox County
Tennessee
William W. Graves
Harriet E. Miller
Glenwood
Alexander H
Murray, Neb
Wapeto
State of Washington
Orlena J
Mills County
Elbert Lawson
North Yakima
Fred Patterson
Joseph Sans
John Campbell
Thomas Smith
John Smith
William Shera
Charles Byers
Lemon Bates
Charles Welch
Atlanta Cabel
George Smith
Louis Kohrell
Louis Banard
Mark White
Burnett
Ora
Winnie
Florence
Maggie Hutcheson
Bula Sans
Starle
Marie
Mabel Sullivan
Millie Lee
Stacia Varga
Minnie
Marie Klinne
Maggie Marsh
Rosa Baker
Pansy
Margie
Anna Bates
Erma Shera
Fayne Byers
Efe Patterson
Althea Kohrell
Walter Byers
Ernest Hutcheson
Will Smith
Mark Lee
John War Wa
Claud Hutcheson
Earl Smith
Vern Hutcheson
Ivan
Robert Karnes
Harrison Smith
Thomas Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan
Isbel
Murray
Ivan White
James Walker
David J. Pittman
al Kennedy
Jeff Lewis
Arch Holmes
Frank Young
Thomas Slagel
May Lewis
Lloyd Lewis
Kenosha
L. B. Brown
Andy Campbell
Frank Campbell
Oscar Campbell
Robert Fitch, Sr
John Wyatt
Mynard
Doss Roberts
Eva Porter
Alma
Charlotte Roberts
Union
Charles L. Graves
Alva Stites
Ursula Smith
Newton, Ia
George Wilson
Walthill
Neb
Andy Graves
Bellvue
Falter vs Schneider final decree restrains deed recording
Judge Travis enters final decree in favor of plaintiff Falter after hearing to restrain Register of Deeds Schneider from recording deeds to property Falter conveyed for land later claimed without title. Case highlights disputes over land transactions and title.
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Falter
Schneider
Travis
J. P. Falter
Register of Deeds
Oklahoma
Edward Downey
Geo. Wilson
Percy Fernald
B. E. Hill
Irene Hill
Cedar Creek
Hill
Mrs A R Young Relocated To Omaha For Specialist Care
A R Young and wife travel to Omaha where Mrs Young will receive treatment from a specialist. She underwent surgery last week and faced a critical period but recovered enough to return home Saturday. She remains weak yet health progress is hoped to continue and she will soon be fully well.
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A. R. Young
Omaha
President Ruffner Recieves Wyandotte Plans From John Wayman
President P. E. Ruffner of the Bryan club received a letter from John Wayman, formerly of the city, congratulating him on his selection as club president and enclosing plans used by the Wyandotte, Michigan club with sixteen hundred members. Ruffner will implement their plan of organization and was glad to hear Wayman’s enthusiastic support for the great Commoner.
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P. E. Ruffner
Bryan Club
John Wayman
Ruffner
Wyandotte
Mich
Mr. Wyman
Wheel accident injures John Kopp at shop yard
John Kopp suffered a severe facial injury when a wheel slipped from a crane at the shops on Tuesday. The wheel swung and struck him across the nose, fracturing the organ. Medical aid was given promptly and efforts continued to aid his recovery.
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John Kopp
Bryan and Kern club meeting energizes campaign talks
The Bryan and Kern club met in the council chamber to plan permanent headquarters and conduct campaign business. Speakers included County Chairman Livingston, H. E. Wilson, D. C. Morgan, M. Archer, and candidates C. N. Seybert and W. C. Ramsey. A standing speakers committee was formed and next address planned by P. O. Dwyer.
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Bryan and Kern Club
Council Chamber
Ruffner
Lutz
Livingston
H. E. Wilson
D. C. Morgan
M. Archer
United States
C. N. Seybert
W. C. Ramsey
W. J. Bryan
W. B. Elster
PD. O. Dwyer
May Open New Book and Stationery Store in City
W. C. Erwin of Chicago arrived on the fast mail to survey a room formerly the Weid man fire sale with plans to open a book and stationery shop. He will carry novels, fancy goods, notions and a strong newsstand, with arrangements for the store expected to be finalized soon.
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W. C. Erwin
Chicago
Illinois
Weidman
Omaha
Erwin
Cure Your Kidneys with Dean's Kidney Pills Claim
A Plattsmouth Neb testimony endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney symptoms. The user reports relief after using the product bought at Gering & Co and notes 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is listed as sole US agents.
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Dean
Bright
Plattsmouth
P. M. Lindsay
Marble Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Neb
Gering & Co’s
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Saunders County Considers Creek Valley Drainage District
Saunders County Board records public action on September 25 county clerk notices a petition for formation of Creek Valley Drainage District. The proposed district would drain wet land and build levees and dykes with powers of eminent domain and bond issuance. A commissioner board will be elected after voters decide on the district’s formation.
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Je de Mutter
Sal
Herk
Saunders County
Nebraska
Hem
Alk
Buller
Chas. Miller
Margaret de Woollen
Mary E Jesperen
Alta V.titus
Hays AL T Barrow
C. A. Keetle
Co Keethe
J. C. Weddell
Fr. W. Metosen
Loader Carlstander
C. I. Keer
Ao. Kotetines
Keethe
Selson Sheifer
Alower
Reek Valley
Ano Therlehits
Seach
Salt Creek Valley
Nedorashia
Onder
Boolelows
Cowit
Toy Paehoewgeli
Wouless
Kuaiwe
Neluskin
New North
Ptatieiver
Uae
Ned Seth Oldina
Naterashea
Pearl Street
Third Street
Intel City
Sixth Street
Silver Street
Said
Agnod
Township 12
Amd
Towrstiin
Said Township
Lima
Said Township No
Township No
Said Township No. 12
Township No. 12
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Salt Creek
Praly
Larte
Voge
Adel Croc
Chet
Thie
Sauder County
Waliwrin
Sald County
Sald Elerion
Wald Salt Creek
Wahoo
Saunier
Sebrasha
Pollard Absentling From Lincoln Stump Amid Vocal Demand
In Lincoln Nebraska Congressman EF M Pollard faced hostile crowd at the Lindell Hotel after 1 am while defending Republican labor stance. He was driven away by an automobile as jeers of will you vote for Cannon and dodger rang out. Postal cards seek a clear Cannon position, but Pollard has not responded. Private Secretary Clapp says answers will come later.
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Lincoln
Neb
Lindell Hotel
Velock
EF. M. Pollard
Joe Cannon
Pollard
Frank Harrison
Nehanka
Clapp
Linotype Operator Injured While Repairing Friction Clutch
Thos. A. Moore of the Enterprise office sustained damage to his left hand while fixing a faulty linotype clutch on publication day. He attempted to stop the mechanism with his right hand as the clutch released, resulting in crushed and lacerated flesh but no broken bones. Dr. Draper attended the injury.
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Thos. A. Moore
Linotype
Enterprise Office
Draper
Brothers Meet Their Sister in City Visit
John Letovsky and his brother Anton, visiting their sister Mrs. Jas. Burianek, left the city today by mail. John, now a prosperous farmer at Lawrence Ned, and Anton from Ledgerwood N D, reunited after years apart and praised their successful crops in the Red River Valley wheat region.
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John Letovsky
Anton
Jas. Burianek
John
Lawrence
Ned
Ledgerwood
N. D
Anton Letovsky
N. C
Minnesota
Red River Valley
Painful Thumb Loss at Local Shops
A Wednesday morning accident at the shops left Mike Preis with the end of his thumb severed while grinding a chisel on a grindstone. The chisel slipped, pinching his thumb between stone and tool. The company physician treated the injury, bandaging the finger, and he will be out of work for some time.
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Mike Preis
Preis
Mike
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Goings
Bryan and Kern Club Meeting
Pilattsmouth
Board OF County Commissioners
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