The Germans in America and their wartime roles
A survey notes large German presence in the United States with major communities in New York and Pennsylvania. It details German contributions to early colonization, the Revolution, the founding era, and Civil War era and mentions German figures such as Muhlenbergs and Steuben supporting American independence and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
United States
Peter Minnecht
Wesel
New Netherlands
William Penn
Concord
Germantown
Plymouth Rock
Anne
England
Washinton
York County
Nicolaus Herschheimer
Lasher
Washington
Princeton
Trenton
Baron von Steuben
Valley Vorge
Christopher Ludwig
Michael Hillegas
United Colonies
Heinrich Miller
Henry M. Muhlenberg
Lutheran Church In
National Hall
Weashington
Frederick A. Muhlenberg
Lincoln
Union
George Washington
Missouri
Kentucky
North
Maine
Havana Harbor
Sunday School Convention in Weeping Water
The Cass County Sunday School Association holds its 9th annual meeting in Weeping Water on November 9 and 10. Guest speaker C. D. Meigs of Indianapolis headlines a program free to all delegates with notable speakers and features. Delegates should send names to Edith Clizbe and arrangements are made for travel and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Sunday School Association
Weeping Water
C. D. Meigs
Indianapolis
Ind
Meigs
Edith Clizbe
C. E. Wescott
Plattsmouth
Neb
Great crowd greets Bryan in McCook Nebraska
A postal card from H. H. Tartsch of McCook Neb shows a large photograph of the crowd that welcomed Hon. W. J. Bryan during his western trip. The image captures a ten minute stop with many onlookers and suggests potential victory for Bryan in the city and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Tartsch
McCook
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Honor Roll Name From County Patriot G W Eaton
The World Herald notes a two dollar and a half contribution to the national campaign fund from G. W. Eaton of Union. Eaton, a well known county citizen, is praised as a genuine patriot and his name is placed on the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World-Herald
G. W. Eaton
Union
Eaton
J. H. Hall
Virginia, Ill
T. B. Smith
Wm. Inman
Denver
Col
Mr. Inman
Journal
Greeley
A. R. Young
National Committee
L. G. Todd, Jr
World Herald
Todd
Robert Troop
Gregory
5. D
Tripp County
Mr. Troop
A. Baxter Smith
William Kaufman
How To Get Missions Before the Sabbath School
Rev Geo L Trull of New York City spoke at the Presbyterian church on methods to present missions to Sabbath schools. The talk resembled a conference with questions, featuring maps charts pictures and literature. Trull planned further conferences in Lincoln Fairbury Pawnee City and Beatrice before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Trull
Presbyterian Church
New York City
Foreign Board
Trull
Lincoln
Fairbury
Pawnee City
Beatrice
N. Y
Chas. C
John A. Henings
Eight Mile Grove
Homer Schrader
Murray
Omaha
Wm. Wright
P. W. Wright
Isaac Wiles
Frank
Wreck on the Big Bridge Halts No. 7 Service
A refrigerator car derailed on the Big Bridge halted traffic and canceled the noon Omaha train. Passengers bound north were disappointed as the car ran on ties across the bridge causing severe tie damage. Crews cleared the line but the No. 7 train was canceled and westbound passengers had to wait for later service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Schuyler
Council Bluffs
Pleasant Weather After Week of Unpleasantness
The sun returned this morning ending ten days of clouds and mist. Frost lingered but was lighter than in recent days as people rejoiced and business revived. Country travelers report roads still in bad, muddy condition with heavy coal and merchandise wagons needing multiple teams. If sun continues, roads should improve soon.
Surprise at U B Church Parsonage Welcome
Members and friends of the U B church south of the city surprised their pastor Rev F W Brink and his wife by occupying the parsonage and hosting a delightful evening with refreshments. The church is described as strong with good farmers and the best people in Cass county. The couple were enriched with necessities to support the material man.
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U. B
F. W. Brink
Brink
Cass County
Will Move to Plattsmouth From Dilly Albert O'Neill Item
Albert O'Neill, previously mentioned as having his east side of the river home burned, plans to move his family to Plattsmouth after insurance adjustments. He will work on earth excavation for the new depot subway with Burlington, starting near next Saturday or Monday, delaying movement to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert O'Neill
Journal
O'Neill
Burlington
Fine Showing for Cass County Campaign Fund
Cass county towns report contributions to the national campaign fund up to Monday with Plattsmouth at 73 dollars and other towns listing amounts. more funds are expected and the county shows active support against Wall Street and the trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Murray
Avoca
Union
Nehawka
Weeping Water
Greenwood
Eagle
Alvo
Manley
Wall Street
Local residents visit Omaha and Lincoln on various errands
Greenwood and surrounding residents travel for business and medical society meetings in Omaha, with many stopping at Perkins Hotel. Delegates include Talcott Gillespie Kauble Vallery and Walker. Demographic notes highlight fund contributions from Union Wabash and nearby towns.
Lame Back Ailment Treated With Liniment Advice
A backache remedy note advises using Chamberlain's Liniment two or three times daily with massage at each application. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Fricke & Co
Avoca Democrats Raise Fund For National Committee Listee
Avoca Democrats contributed to the Democratic National Committee and published a list of donors led by HB Marquardt and W H Betts Jr. Each name gave amounts such as 2^ and 31, marking a lively local fundraising effort against perceived panic trusts and Wall Street sharks in Cass County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Cass County
Democratic National Committee
Oma- World-Herald
HB. C. Marquardt
W. H. Betts, Jr
L. Ff. Dunkak
John H. Busch
Peter Jorgensen
Ora F. Copes
H. Minderman
Jos
Wal Street
Resolution censures Joseph Cannon as obstructionist
A Baptist State convention resolution from Pawnee City denounces Joseph Cannon as an obstructionist to progressive measures and an enemy of temperance reform. It urges voters to support congressmen opposed to his re-election to speaker and records sympathy with his district’s effort to defeat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Baptist State Convention
Pawnee City
Joseph Cannon
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Infant Daughter of C. H. Lewis Dies Near Weeping Water
Last Monday death claimed the infant daughter of C. H. Lewis and wife living near Weeping Water. The three month and twenty three day old child died from lung fever after a brief illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at the United Brethren church south of the city led by Rev. F. W. Brink. The child was buried at Horning cemetery. A large attendance shared in the stricken parents’ sorrow as the community mourned this loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lewis
United Brethren Church
F. W. Brink
Horning Cemetery
Earth
Noted Historian Guy Carleton Lee to Lecture in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth welcomes Dr. Guy Carleton Lee former Johns Hopkins faculty to deliver a lecture at the Parmele Theatre next Saturday evening October 31 under the Plattsmouth Public Library auspices. Lee, renowned for eloquent historical writing and speaking, draws readers worldwide and is highly regarded for his engaging oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Guy Carleton Lee
Johns Hopkins University
Lee
Plattsmouth Public Library
America
John Hopkins University
United States
Parmele Theatre
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Leonard G. F. Kuehlwein
Manila
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
San Juan Hill
Frederick Muhlenberg
Rough Riders
Hobson
Admiral Sehley
Santiago
Sam
Dilly
Daily Personal News
Nesday Evening’s Daily Journal
M.D. Talcott
William F. Gillespie
Mynard
Frank Kauble, Jr
C. H. Vallery
A. E. Taylor
Perkins House
Jos. Winkier
Joe Kellogg
Perkins
QO. A. Newton
Kearney
J. F. Brendel
Medical Society
J. Terhune
G. E. Jenkins
M. Fanger
C. Bengen
C. E. Binkley
Glenwood
J. M. Leek
C. L. Herger
Alex Walker
Spencer Ketchum
Henry, Illinois
A. W. Atwood
J. A. Kiser
B. Wurl
Otto
Quincy
Ill
Chas. Miller
Chas. Schwab
Rock Bluffs
Canon H. B. Burgess
Gus. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
J. Johnson
Cass County Medical Society
Elk’s Club
Louis F. Kohrell
Fremont
Kohrell
P. H. Meisinger, Jr
Perry
Oklahoma
Chancellor Phillips
Aurora
Hamilton County
Phillips
Wabash
O. H. Allen
O. H. Allien
S. Hulfish
H. L. Richards
G. E. Vandenberg
W. T. Richards
William Bourke
Geo. A. Towle
Ralph Dove
Allen
Hulfish
Avoca Precinct
Noble Democracy
Pollard
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