Obituary of Thomas Pollock a Pioneer Citizen
Death occurred at 2 a m this morning of Thomas Pollock a longtime Plattsmouth resident born July 4 1826 in Ligonier Pennsylvania He lived here since 1870 and held roles in business law real estate and public life including twelve years as secretary of the school board and city council service The funeral will be Friday at 2 p m from the Pollock home conducted by Revs J H Salsbury and M W Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pollock
Mr. Pollock
Pollock
First Presbyterian Church
Ligonier
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Glenwood
Great West
Mary R. Kerr
Florence
Maxwell & Chapman
Pollock & Beardslevy
Surveyor General of
Nebraska
R. W. Hyers
Plattsmouth
C. M. McElroy
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Charles C. Parmele
James K. Pollock
T. H. Pollock
Plattismouth
Anna Philbrick
Tekamash
Welock
J. H. Salsbury
Auburn
M. W. Lorimer
County awards contract for new county farm building
County commissioners awarded H B Hedding of Omaha the bid of 6470 for a two story building to replace the one destroyed by fire at the county farm west of the city. Plumbing and heating fixtures will be separate and the project aims to shelter elderly inmates before winter.
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H. B. Hedding
Omaha
Begley Named to Sarpy Cass Otoe District Bench
Governor Morehead appointed James T. Begley to fill the Second Judicial District seat for Sarpy Cass and Otoe counties succeeding the late Harvey D. Travis. Begley, county attorney of Sarpy, hails from Papillion and will begin holding court in the city, with a term called for last Monday.
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Cal
John J. Morehead
Sarpy
Cass
Oloe
Harvey D. Travis
James T. Begley
Sarpy County
Begley
Papillion
Baby Mine at the Parmele Impresses City Audiences
Last evening the Parmele theater presented Baby Mine to strong praise. Miss Donalda O Neill as Zoie impressed with natural expression while Fred Shepherd as Jimmy Jinks kept crowds laughing from curtain to curtain. supporting players Ea Von Ruelow and Charles McHenry boosted the lively comedy about a wife attempting to pass off a borrowed baby on her husband.
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Baby Mine
Parmele Theater
Donalda O'Neill
Zoie
Jimmy Jinks
Fred Shepherd
Aggie
Jimmie
Ea von Ruelow
Charles McHenry
Alfred Hardy
Cal Stewart in Running for Governor at Parmelo Theater
Cal Stewart appears in the new comedy Running for Governor at Parmelo theater on Saturday night October 25. The play, praised as a top class production, satirizes contemporary politics with a strong company and artistic scenery. Seats are on sale at Weyrich & Hadraba's.
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Cal Stewart
Col. Stewart
Parmelo Theater
Weyrich & Hadraba’s
Dean's Ointment Relieves Mayor's Itching Piles
Hon. John R. Garrett mayor of Girard reports day and night torment from itching piles ended after using Dean's Ointment. He says the result was lasting and effective.
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Dean
John R. Garrett
Mayor
Girard
Divorce Petition Filed in Louisville for Martin Walker
Martin Walker of Louisville files for divorce from Myrtle Walker in district court citing great cruelty. Married Papillion Nebraska on June 25 1913. the couple has resided in Louisville since. Attorney H O Palmer of Omaha represents the plaintiff.
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District Court
James Robertson
Martin Walker
Louisville
Myrtle Walker
Papillion
Nebraska
H. O. Palmer
Omaha
Second Annual Banquet Of Plattsmouth High Alumni
Plattsmouth High School Alumni association sets the second annual banquet for Friday December 26 at Woodman hall. Officers are J E Hallstrom president Dorothy Britt vice president Ralph Larson treasurer A W Propst treasurer. The group aims to renew friendships and reunite former students with tales of school days on the hill.
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Plattsmouth
J. E. Hallstrom
Dorothy Britt
Ralph Larson
A. W. Propst
Plattsmouth School
Kensington Club Entertained by Mrs. J. G. Peterson
Members of the Kensington club were hosted by Mrs. J. C. Peterson at her Lower Main Street home. The ladies enjoyed needlework, social conversation, and hospitality, followed by a luncheon that completed a pleasant afternoon.
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Kensington Club
J. C. Peterson
Lower Main Street
Peterson
Fine Saddle and Harness Stallion for Sale in Nebraska
Wim Gilmour of Plattsmouth Nebraska offers a well broke stallion for sale. The pony is described as the best in the state and suitable for harness and saddle, with sale lasting for a long term.
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Wim. Gilmour
Plattsmouth
Musical Recital by Nebraska City School for the Blind
At the Methodist church in Plattsmouth last evening the pupils of the School for the Blind at Nebraska City gave a recital under the Young Men's Bible class. Superintendent N C Abbott and Miss Marjorie White accompanied the students. The program featured piano selections and a demonstration of how the blind read and write using the raised dot alphabet.
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Plattsmouth
Methodist Church
School For the Blind
Nebraska City
Young Men's Bible Class
N.C. Abbott
Marjorie White
Abbott
Reinhold
Maurice Adams
Adams
Lyle Harris
Harris
W. G. Brooks
Henry Gieran
Five Poland-China Boars Listed by Rhoden of Mynard
Five full blood Poland-China boars are listed by C. R. Rhoden of Mynard Nebraska. The item appears in a brief agricultural notice.
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Poland
China
C. R. Rhoden
Mynard
Neb
Death of Little Child
Little Raymond Floy Moore aged 7 months 28 days son of Mr and Mrs Floy Moore of this city died this morning at the parental home after a short illness. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the home.
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Raymond Floy Moore
Floy Moore
Electric lights on "The Bum" last evening
The electric light service failed for almost an hour during peak business hours last night. Businessmen scrambled for coal oil lamps while some stores with gas lamps managed to assist customers. Residents demand improved service or replacement with a more reliable provider.
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Light Company
Wild rumor of Fred McCauley death proved groundless
A sensational street rumor claimed Fred McCauley’s body was found near the Platte River mouth but investigators found no truth. He had left Monday on a hunting trip with friends and is believed to be at their camp.
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Fred McCauley
Platte River
Fred
Quarterly conference at U B Church next weekend
Notice announces a quarterly conference meeting at the U B church next Saturday evening and Sunday with Superintendent Mouer in attendance. Communion services follow the Sunday morning preaching and all are invited.
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U. B
Mouer
Proposal to add manual training and domestic science
The town urges the high school to add manual training and domestic science departments. It cites educational standards, long-term benefits for students, and the need for funding for construction and equipment. The measure may require voter approval for the capital outlay, with ongoing maintenance appearing modest after installation.
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Manuel
Moving in the Direction of a New County Jail
County commissioners plan to hire an architect to draw plans and specifications for a new county jail. The old structure has proven inadequate with recent prisoner escapes highlighting the need. Levy funds will finance the project with minimal annual cost to taxpayers, and the jail will be built on the north side of the courthouse lot.
Lost or Stolen Gray Mare Near Murray
A gray mare four years old weighing 800 pounds with bars in the tail is missing. Anyone having information on its whereabouts should notify Richard Smith in Union or M G Churchill in Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Union
M. G. Churchlill
Murray
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NEW County
Hrmary
Fin
James J. Begley
J. G. Peterson
George Falter
Public Schools
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