Murray Business House Burglarized in Murray
Burglars raided Puls and Gansemer dry goods causing about 200 to 300 dollars in loss. Overalls and shirts valued at roughly 300 dollars were taken after the rear door was left unlocked. Sheriff Quinton investigated but found no clues as a well organized gang apparently used autos. This marks the second burglary at the store in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Puls & Gansemer
A. L. Baker
Gansemer
Quinton
Grace York Dies in Lincoln After Long Illness
Grace York daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. York died yesterday in a Lincoln hospital after a year of treatment. The Plattsmouth family had lived in Missouri before moving to Plattsmouth twelve years ago. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs. William Gravitt and Mrs. Charles Jelinek of Omaha three brothers Don C Jesse York of Plattsmouth and Russell York in Alaska. Body to be taken to Watson Missouri for burial in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Grace York
John C. York
Missouri
Plattsmouth
John CC
York
William Gravitt
Charles Jelinek
Omaha
Don C. York
Jesse York
Russell York
Alaska
Watson
Mason Wescott Illness Raises Family Apprehension
Mason Wescott has been seriously ill at home with a fever around 103 degrees since Saturday. Friends hope his condition improves soon so he can return to school at the start of the fall term next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Wescott
Shrader Divorce Granted in Cass County Court
In Cass County district court a decree of divorce was entered in the case of Robert Shrader versus Margarette J. Shrader. The plaintiff received an absolute divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Cass County
Robert Shrader
Margarette J. Shrader
A Fine Little Son Born To Woosters
The West city home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wooster welcomed a fine little son and heir yesterday. It is the first boy in the family and brings joy to the parents and sisters. Both mother and baby are doing well, and the Woosters receive warm wishes from friends for the child’s future welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wooster
Joe
Mr. Wooster
Suspicious car found at Murray tied to store looting
Sheriff Quinton reports an abandoned Ford with Iowa plates behind the Murray hotel after a Sunday burglary at Puls & Gansmer. The rear door seemed locked all day, suggesting a cooperative group used a vehicle to haul loot, while an unknown owner could not be identified.
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Murray
Puls & Gansmer
Quinton
Murray Hotel
Iowa
Good Crowds Poor Games In Final Baseball Weeks
The season nears end as tight races unfold in the National and American leagues and the Western league. Cleveland suffers from Roy Chapman’s death while Wichita and Tulsa lead the Western race with Omaha third. Rourke’s Omaha shows improved play and his Sterlings hope to climb from the cellar toward mid-division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Roy Chapman
Wichita
Tulsa
Omaha
Rourke
Sheriff Heads to Omaha for Sister’s Operation
Sheriff C D Quinton travels to Omaha to visit his sister Mrs J M Dunbar of Avoca at St Joseph hospital where she is to undergo an operation by Dr Dermody. Mrs Dunbar has been ill for some time and a procedure was deemed necessary. Her husband remains at the hospital by her side while sister Mrs J M Palmer tends the aged mother at Avoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Quinton
Omaha
J. M. Dunbar
Avoca
St. Joseph Hospital
Dermody
J. M. Palmer
Nehawka
Dunbar
E. B. Quinton
South Dakota Visitors Surprise Hartwick and Briggs Families
Children from Winner, South Dakota drive to their parents W. J. Hartwick and M. S. Briggs for a surprise visit. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Leland Briggs and child, Mrs. Glen Edwards and her son, and Chester B. Briggs. They plan to stay a while before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hartwick
M. S. Briggs
Winner, S. D
Leland Briggs
Babe
Glen Edwards
Billy
Chester B. Briggs
South Dakota
Plattsmouth School Opens After Vacancies Filled
Plattsmouth city schools plan a September 7 start with most vacancies filled this week. Children turning five by October first may join the beginners class. law requires full term attendance for those under sixteen. Tuition for non residents is set by grade level and payable per semester. A list of city teachers and assignments is provided for high school through special instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Legion Seeks wider enlistment for veterans group
A committee will assist each department in running its affairs as the Legion expands. The state convention shows growth with many delegations and over half of World War I veterans already joining. The appeal asks every eligible comrade to enroll and secure the fold.
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Tive
Legion
Railroads resist two cent fare law in Nebraska
Seven railroads led by Union Pacific Burlington and Chicago line seek a temporary restraining order to block Nebraska's two cent fare law as of 1907. They argue federal control ended and state law should set fares, with hearings in Omaha before three federal judges. If upheld, fares would drop from 68 to 38 cents, easing daily travel for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Burlington, Chicago & North- Western
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
St. Joseph
Plattsmouth Wins Ragged Long Game At Home
Plattsmouth edged Springfield 9 to 8 after an 11 inning marathon on the local diamond. Christies heavy hitting and Fenwicks defensive plays keyed the locals victory as Connors kept the visitors guessing and O Donnel scored the decisive run in the 11th.
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Red Sox
Springfield
Sox
Gottsch
Christie
George Washington Fenwick
Mason
Connors
Heno
Herold
O’donnell
Peter
Meisinger
Odonnell
William Patrick
Eddie Gradovyille
Reno
Grassman
Wolff
Herald
Gradeville
Fenwick
Adair
O'Donnel
O'Donnell
Park
Ladies Enjoy Delightful Picnic at Lake Wiles Pasture
A group of city ladies gathered at Lake Wiles pasture west of the city for a pleasant picnic honoring Miss Mina Kaffenberger of Lincoln and Miss Grace Nolting. They enjoyed shade, games, and a luncheon from baskets, with attendees including Leone Becker Ellen Nolting Elizabeth Bajek Thelma Wallick Ethel Tritsch and Mrs John T Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wiles
Mina Kaffenberger
Lincoln
Grace Nolting
South Dakota
Misses Leone Becker
Ellen Nolting
Elizabeth Bajeck
Thelma Wallick
Ethel Tritsch
John T. Lyons
Fetzer Family Returns From Western Auto Tour
Joseph Fetzer returns home after an extensive pleasure trip through western Kansas eastern Colorado and Nebraska. He traveled with Mr and Mrs Jack Patterson of Union and reports rain and hail along the route with highlights in Denver and mountain country sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fetzer
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Fetzer
Jack Patterson
Union
Patterson
Etzer
Rapahoe
Denver
Donis Parlor Bulletin Notes Posts and Meetings
The bulletin calls for the executive committee meeting Wednesday evening and notes Director Shopp's Sioux City trip likely delaying the Wednesday session. Plattsmouth delegates backed Simmons for state commander and favor holding the next convention at Fremont. The overseas Stars and Stripes edition is in custody awaiting club room plans and future post actions. Delegates return from the state convention enthused and a smoker luncheon may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donis
Simmons
Scottsbluff
Fremont
Stars and Stripes
Shopp
New Minister Arrives for St Pauls Evangelical Church
Rev H Kottich from Kansas will assume charge at St Pauls Evangelical Church after a year without a regular pastor due to Rev J H Steger illness. The church expects permanent settlement soon. Rev Steger and family move from the parsonage to the Curtis property on North Sixth Street.
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St. Paul's Evangelical Church
J. H. Steger
H. Kottich
Kansas
Kottich
Iowa Boy Roy Wright Improves After Mowing Machine Injury
Reports from Immanuel hospital in Omaha state Roy Wright of Iowa is improving after a severe laceration to the left leg from a mowing machine. Surgeons hold bright hopes for recovery and saving the limb as he progresses.
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Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Roy Wright
Iowa
Lorenz Family Returns From Des Moines Visit
Emil A. Lorenz and his wife with children returned home from Des Moines Iowa where they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Lorenz. They toured Camp Dodge and the Iowa state fair and observed excellent crops along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil A. Lorenz
Des Moines
Frank E. Lorenz
Camp Dodge
Strangers Wed in Des Moines Man and Chicago Woman
A man named Benjamin R. Bare of Des Moines and a woman named Sarah J. Smith of Chicago obtained marriage licenses and wed after affidavits on age and previous marriage. The record notes Bare's divorce from Vera I. Bare on September 6, 1910, with alimony set at 3000 plus child custody for their 7 year old daughter and $150 in attorney and court costs, along with other stipulations.
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Allen J. Beeson
Benjamin R. Bare
Des Moines
Sarah J. Smith
Chicago
A. V. Hunter
Croom
Sunday Bee
Council Bluffs
O. S. Wheeler
Vera I. Bare
For Sale 6-Room House and 2 Lots on North 6th Street
H J Hough advertises a six room house with two lots on North Sixth Street featuring electric lights bath city water and gas. Priced at a bargain by the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 6Th Street
Bath
H. J. Hough
Miss Latta Guests at Holmes Home in City
Miss Neva Latta of Murray visited Mr. and Mrs. J W Holmes over Sunday and sang a delightful solo at the Presbyterian church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Latta
Murray
J. W. Holmes
Miss Latta
Presbyterian Church
Returns From The East By James Kuykendall
James Kuykendall manager of the local Nebraska Gas and Electric company returns home from a ten day trip to the east. He visited Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis and found power and lighting companies in the east to be thriving and active.
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Kuykendall
James Kuykendall
Nebraska Gas & Electric Company
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Mr. Kuykendall
Bright Lights Create Road Hazard Amid Battery of Oncoming High Beams
A Ford driven by Jack Parmele skimmed a ditch along the omni road near the Masonic home after an oncoming car with excessive bright lights blinded him. The car, owned by John Wolff, suffered major damage but no injuries were reported. The piece urges enforcement of headlight rules and road repairs to prevent a serious crash.
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FORD
Jack Parmele
Masonic Home
Jack
John Wolff
Omaha
Little Girl Bitten by Neighbor's Dog
A three year old, Lucille Jay, was bitten while playing with a neighbor's dog at home Tuesday. The dog, who showed no rabies signs, caused severe facial lacerations but the child recovered after treatment by a surgeon.
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Lucille
Leonard Jay
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H. A. Stromberg
Hallie Lewis
Laura Mackerang
Gladys Cadwell
Estelle Baird
Pearl Staats
Myra L. Heine
Jessie Moore
Minnie Stevens
A. D. Bell
Anna Heisel
Cora Owens
Golda Noble
Clara Weyrich
Amelia Martens
Frances Faulkner
Marie Swoboda
Florence Rummel
Elizabeth Roessler
Theresa Hempel
Alice Gilbert
Anna Rys
Mattie Gapen
Columbian Nettie Hawksworth
Fay Popplewell
Ruth Wolford
Wintersteen
Norene Schulhof
Catherine Bintner
Adelia Sayles
South Park
Edith Bonge
Rose Prohaska
Mercerville
Vera Moore
Marie Kaufmann
American Legion News
Nebr. Railway Commission
Gonnors
Wiles Pasture
Mrs. Leonard Jay
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