Miss Dovey Sheds Light on Cinderella Role at Chicago Theatre
A Chicago Record Herald feature recounts Alice Dovey explaining her connection to Sallie Fisher in A Stubborn Cinderella at the Princess Theatre. Dovey, a long-time stage collaborator, reveals Fisher’s Cinderella parallels and memory of her own journey from Wyoming ranch life to Chicago stage work, ending with a playful note about a fairy godmother prop.
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Alice Dovey
Plalnsmouth
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Record - Herald
Sallie Fisher
Princess Theatre
Chicago
Plattsmouth
Bureau of Publicity
Lois
Miss Fisher
Miss Dovey
Cinderella
Wyoming
Frank Daniels Company
Dearie
Arabella Margaret Clorinda Lucile Bootjack
Farming Drainage District Plans Weeping Water Area
Landowners along the Weeping Water bottoms faced crop losses from overflow and crooked creek beds. A Woodman hall meeting, led by engineer Munn, approved forming a drainage district to fund work, prorated by benefits. A. E B. Taylor, H. G. Todd and George Everett were chosen to handle legal steps for about 5 000 acres affected.
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Woodman Hall
Here
Munn
Nebraska City
A. E B. Taylor
H. G. Todd
George Everett
Union Ledger
Drunken defendants in Police Court face light sentences
Judge Archer Sunday and Monday handled two plain drunks. Ed Pearson, an aged hobo, spent his coins on drink and died after the sentence was suspended. John Collins, a Burlington telegraph worker, fought with alcohol, was trun and given a stay on payment until payday to help the treasury.
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Edward
John Collins
Burlington Telegraph Game
John Barleycorn
Archer
Clement
Presenting a Topical Bible to C C Wescott on birthday
Sunday School members of the First Methodist honor Superintendent C C Wescott on his thirty fifth birthday with a handsome new Topical Bible. T W Glenn voiced the school’s esteem for his twelve years in office and hopes for many more years of service.
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First Methodist Sunday School
C. C. Wescott
T. W. Glenn
Mr. Wescott
Wescott
Nehawka Mill Wins Attention in Omaha Bids
Frank P. Sheldon and Joseph Malcolm traveled to Omaha to bid on large flour contracts for the Nehawka Mill. The mill sold 20 carloads in the past year in Omaha with no complaints or sacks returned, reflecting strong local reputation and demand. The Nehawka Register urges regional support.
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Frank P. Sheldon
Joseph Malcolm
Omaha
Nehawka
Nehawka Register
Couple from Omaha Wed at Court House in Quiet Ceremony
County Judge Beeson issued a license and joined El Erdmann, 27, and Mabelle Rash, 20, both of Omaha, in marriage on Monday. The pair went to Judge Beeson’s office, were wed, and returned to Omaha on the noon fast mail.
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Beeson
el Erdmann
Mabelle Rash
Omaha
Veteran John Gordon Dies Suddenly in Cass County
Elmwood special reports the death of John Gordon seventy five a former soldier from Leavenworth Kansas at Mrs Mairs home where he visited his nieces. He collapsed with heart failure shortly after tea and refused medical help. He had been blind for forty years due to infection from measles. Interment will be in Weeping Water beside his wife.
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Elmwood
John Gordon
Leavenworth
Kas
St Mairs
Otto Lau
William Hulfish
Gordon
Cass County
Obituary: Benj F Mason of Plattsmouth
Benj F Mason died at Plattsmouth Nebraska aged 66 years 9 months 26 days after a long paralysis illness. Funeral October 5 at 2 pm from the county infirmary with Rev J H Salsbury officiating. He was born December 7 1841 in Pennsylvania and came to Nebraska in 1866 with his brother. Surviving children include a daughter Mrs E L Court of Omaha and Grace Mason of Omaha. another daughter Belle Mason in Murray. two sons Fred and Daniel location unknown in Iowa. Wife predeceased him.
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Mason
Benj. F
Pattsmouth
Neb
Benj. F. Mason
Plattsmouth
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Bellevue
E. L. Court
Omaha
Grace
Pianos Sold to Farmers in Chicago Scheme Exposed
A Chicago piano firm allegedly ships a piano by mistake to a farmer and offers it at a deep discount to avoid re shipping costs. The instrument turns out to be a stencil and the buyer tips the scales into a big profit for the seller. The article warns that piano dealers often practice deception and advises keeping away from foreign plane grafters.
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Chicago
Runsmen and Range Move to Pepperbero Block Quarters
The upper Main street butchers Runsmen and Range have opened in new Pepperbero block quarters one door west of their former location. The shop features a modern cooling room, new metal meat racks, and a twenty foot extension with a concrete floor. The updated, attractive premises invite a visit.
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Runsmen & Range
Main Street
Pepperbero Block
Ben Patterson Attends American Bankers Association in Denver
Ben Patterson, absent for several days, returned Monday on No. 6 after attending the American Bankers Association sessions in Denver Colorado. He enjoyed the discussions and the city provided ample entertainments for members and visitors, ensuring a pleasant visit.
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Ben Patterson
American Bankers Associations
Denver
Col
Patterson
District Court jury pool works through excuses and cases
In district court Monday jurors faced excuses while Jas Stander and Ben Patterson were excused briefly for the Ferguson funeral and two days respectively. Herold vs Coats argued for letters and books. State vs Speck set for trial. Speck and Miller accused of assault. Tuesday jurors heard Speck verdict of guilty. Speck to be sentenced. Smith case testimony continues as proceedings proceed tonight or Wednesday.
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Jas‘ Stander
Ferguson
Louisville
Ben Patterson
Herold
Jos. Armstrong
Charles Brannan
Dan Creamer
Carl Day
John Gonzales
F. H. Nichols
Ray Pollard
W. C. Timblin
E. H. Wescott
Luke Wiles
E. C. Giberson
Walter Speck
Speck
John Miller
Smith
Jim Smith
W. H. Schildknecht
W. C. Ramsey
A. N. Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan
J. Schl
Bryan denies anti pension speeches in Lincoln interview
In a Lincoln home interview, William J. Bryan denies ever speaking against pensions for soldiers. He states all his platforms endorse pensions and he favors liberal pension policy, refuting a clipping claiming a 1802 speech criticised pension appropriations. He ads that Congress sessions dates cited are incorrect.
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Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Congress
Noble citizen Ferguson laid to rest in multi-city funeral
The funeral for John D. Ferguson was held at his Lincoln home and later in Louisville, with services led by Rev. Rogers and Rev. Jones. County officials and many friends attended, praising his spotless life as the cortege traveled by special Burlington car to the Latherian cemetery amid heavy rain.
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John D. Ferguson
Lincoln
Rogers
Plymouth Congregational Church
Frank E. Schlater
Ed Fitzgerald
Marie
Louisville
Ashland
Schuyler
Louisvile
Burlington Road
Ferguson
Latherian
Aur
Anska
Chris Mockenhaupt
Win Erhart
Wm. Wendt
Chas. J. Caebel
Chas. Lau
Jerguson
L. Thomas
W. LD. Hill
TJ. Fountain
G. W. Mayfield
John Tighe
C. Vosburg
Fred Panska
Chas, Gacbel, Sr
Peter Vogler
Thomas Keckler
Aug. Schleifert
Mises Alice
Fern Ferguson
Neb
Geo. Berger
Fmyrourd
Pettis
Albert Mauer
Wabash
Fireman Seriously Injured In Coal Chutes Incident
J A Bryan a fireman on freight train No 154 was struck by a falling boom pole at the coal chutes near the depot at 3 45 PM. He sustained a deep head cut and bruises and was transported to his home in Atchison after treatment at the depot.
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J. A. Bryan
Bryan
Will Garrens
Atchison
Union Ledger
Falls From Hay Loft Injures Local Worker
Fred Kunsman employed by J. E. McDaniels sustained a serious hip fracture Monday after stepping into a floor door in a hay loft. The accident occurred at Sam Smith's stable on Sixth Street while moving to retrieve a bull dog from Kansas City. He is bedridden for six weeks, with owner The Market Place proprietor Sam Smith expressing regret and concern.
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Fred Kunsman
J. E. McDaniels
Mr. McDaniel
Kansas City
Sam Smith
Sixth Street
Mr. Kinsman
Smith
Market Place
North Sixth Street
South Bend Ferry Open
T. W. Fountain, a Cass county pioneer, secured a license to operate a ferry across the Platte river at South Bend. The service links Cass and Sarpy counties, offering a convenient crossing for travelers to Omaha. Fountain, long known in Eastern Nebraska, returns to this business and expects strong local support.
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T. W. Fountain
Cass County
Tuesdy
Platte River
South Bend
Cass
Sarpy
Omaha
Fountain
Nebraska
Pausinner
Parlin
Sarre County
Louisville
Ramsey for Cass County Attorney endorsed by newspapers
W C Ramsey is a Cass County Democrat candidate for county attorney. His background includes pioneer parents B S Ramsey and strong local roots. Highlighted are his Plattsmouth High School and University of Nebraska law degree with high honors, suggesting he will bring honesty and ability to Cass County. The Plattsmouth Journal and Lincoln Herald endorse him and urge Cass voters to give the young man a chance.
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W. C. Ramsey
Cass County
B. S. Ramsey
Billy
Plattsmouth
Law Department
The
State University
Billy Ramsey
the Herald
Ramsey
Lincoln Herald
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