Louisville to Build Platte River Bridge Without Waiting
Louisville business leaders form Platte River Bridge Company to erect a toll wagon bridge over the Platte river. Officers include President W. F. Diers and Vice Presidents E. H. Worthman and J. P. Ellis. Omaha Construction Company representative on hand. stock to be sold once incorporation articles and bridge plan are finalized.
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Louisville
Cass
Sarpy
Platte River
the Courier
Platte River Bridge Company
W. F. Diers
E. H. Worthman
J. P. Ellis
James Stander
F. H. Nichols
C. A. Richey
G. H. Wood
Jas. Stander
H. E. Pankenin
J. W. Waldron
Omaha Construction Company
Formal Evening Party at Mrs Geo E Dovey’s Home
Wednesday Mrs Geo E Dovey entertained guests at a North Fourth Street home. The evening featured visiting conversation and music by the host’s daughters, with dainty refreshments and a pleasant atmosphere. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J P Falter, Mr and Mrs Rea Patterson, Elizabeth and Emma Falter, Lena Fricke, Ella Margaret, Catherine and Edith Dovey, T P Cavendish, George and John Falter, Fritz Fricke, Paul Morgan, Livingston Richey, and George and Charles Dover.
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Geo. E. Dovey
North Fourth Street
J. P. Falter
Rea Patterson
Elizabeth
Emma Falter
Lena Fricke
Ella Margaret
Catherine
Edith Dovey
Messrs
T. P. Cavendish
George
John Falter
Fritz Fricke
Paul Morgan
Livingston Richey
Charles Dover
Nehawka fair set for September dates Friday and Saturday
Cass county residents plan to attend the Nehawka fair as the event grows with larger crowds and expanded exhibits in stock fruits and cereals. The Burlington began unloading sand for a concrete culvert at Main Street as part of street drainage work, signaling progress on a civic project without city expense.
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Nehawka
Euch
Cass County
Main Street
Burlington
The
Returns to California by Morgan Waybright
Morgan Waybright, after a long sojourn in the city with Judge A. J. Beeson and family, returned to his Los Angeles home today. He holds property interests in the city and Nebraska, requiring much of his attention, and regrets leaving but must depart. He will arrive in Los Angeles about Saturday.
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Morgan Waybright
A. J. Beeson
Los Angeles
Cali
Mr. Waybright
Nebraska
County Attorney files charges against two Cedar Creek men
Rawls filed a complaint against Frank Bailey and Jos. Shaw charging breaking and entering Wolff's store with $50 value theft and Barclay's saloon with $40 value items including two watches, two coats, a revolver and whisky. They face arraignment before Justice Archer this afternoon.
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Rawls
Frank Bailey
Jos. Shaw
Cedar Creek
Wolff
Justice Archer
Peter Larson
John McDermott
Chas. Palmer
Geo. Gavin
Broadbacks Plead Guilty to Drunken Disorderly Charge
Mike and Joe Broadback were charged with being drunk and disorderly at Cedar Creek. After consulting with County Attorney Rawls they pled guilty and received Ten Dollars and costs as punishment, with payment arranged and they departed for home.
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Archer
Mike
Joe Broadback
Cedar Creek
Rawls
Labor Day Picnic At Salsbury Home
A yearly Labor Day picnic gathered Monday evening at J. H. Salsbury and wife with the same group as last year. Wives supplied plenty. men and children, except D. C. Morgan, arrived ready for a hearty meal in the back yard. Attendees include J. M. Roberts family, J. W. Gamble family, C. A. Rawls family, De. E. D. Cummins family, and J. H. Salsbury family.
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J. H. Salsbury
D. C. Morgan
J. M. Roberts
J. W. Gamble
C. A. Rawls
de. E. D. Cummins
Advertised Letters Remaining in Pottsmouth Post Office
List of names with letters unclaimed as of Sept 1908 including Miss Lena Bridges Miss Emma Buresk Miss Lillian Violet Fisher Mrs Frank Keervlet Robb Brown L L Collins Master Ralph Gally Antoie Johnson E L Mohantek E L Pretz Tilton W L Thompson Geo and others. Callers should say Advertised to claim.
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Pottsmouth
Bridges
Lena
Buresk
Emma
Fisher
Lillian Violet
Keervlet
Frank
Andrew
Robb
Brown
L. L
Collins
Ralph
Gally
Antoie
Johnson
J. M
E. L
Mohantek
J. H
J. H.; Pretz, E. L.; Tilton, W. L.; Thompson, Geo
Storks Bring Two Babies to Local Families
The town celebrates as Councilman Schulof and Louie Liner welcome a girl and a boy this morning. Both mothers and babies are reported well and spirits are high as the new additions spark joyful town chatter.
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John Schuwf
Schulof
Bryan
Louie
Red Sox Triumph Over Achates In Doubleheader
The Red Sox redeem themselves by sweeping both ends of a doubleheader against the Royal Achates. Morning page saw strong fielding and batting led by White on the mound. final 15 to 3. In the afternoon Wilkens silenced the visitors until a late rally. Red Sox win. Larson led offense with three base hits and Clark starred on defense for Achates.
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Red Sox
Louisville
White
Travis
Craig
Sox
Wilkens
Burkhart
Red Barn
Plattsmouth
Larson
Clark
Achates
Mann
Adrums
Travis Craig
Burglars Roar Cedar Creek General Store and Saloon
Early morning raid by eight masked robbers struck J F Wolff’s general store and Wm Barclay’s saloon in Cedar Creek. Citizens and the Burlington agent cornered the gang in rail cars until Sheriff Quinton and Deputy Manspeaker took eight men into custody for later arraignment. Names listed include Peter Larson Thomas Cullen Joseph Shaw Frank Daily Geo Gavin Chas Palmer and John McDermott. Authorities plan preliminary examination pending witnesses.
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Cedar Creek
J. F. Wolff
Wm. Barclay
Burlington
Mr. Wolff
Barclay’s
Quinton
Schuyler
Manspeaker
Peter Larson
Thos, Cullen
Jos. Shaw
Frank Daily
Geo. Gavin
Chas. Palmer
John McDermott
Ashland
Lumber sale notice near Missouri River Ferry in Town
Two quality cottonwood lumber on hand at one half mile east of the Missouri River Ferry in Town offered at 16.00 per thousand feet. Lumber is in good shape with all lengths and widths available. Address Pacific Junction Ia or mutual phone from there. A. Graham.
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Pacific Junction Ia
Mutual
A. Graham
Bohemian Catholic Turners Host Regional Pool Tournament
Last weekend Franck's Hall in South Omaha hosted a Bohemian Catholic Turners three day tournament with four lodges Omaha South Omaha Plattsmouth and LaCrosse Wis. Local team members included Joe Wooster Albert Janda Frank Asunbriner Julius Kalosek and others with Chas Gradevil and Frank Shabotka as judges. The event ended with solid showings though prizes were limited Frank Asunbriner won a class prize and the team earned a second in another class. Miss Irene Thomas left for LaCrosse Wis after a day in the city.
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South Omaha
Franck’s Hall
Omaha
Plattsmouth
LaCrosse
Wis
Joe Wooster
Albert Janda
Frank Asunbriner
Julius Kalosek
Frank Chechal
Tim Wooster
Frank Wooster
Chas. Gradevil
Frank Shabotka
Rettinge Prises
Frank A Sunbriner
Birthday Party for Rosie Wooster At Home
Mrs Frank Wooster hosted a birthday party for her daughter Rosie at their home Monday. A large group of friends attended and enjoyed games and amusements with refreshments. Mrs Wooster and Rosie were voted charming entertainers. Attendees included Helen Nejedly Mary Burianek Hermia Grad evil Agnes Gradevil Violet Kopia Clarence Mason Anton Wooster Frank Wooster Charles Wooster Louie Wooster.
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Frank Wooster
Rosie
Mrs. Wooster
Helen Nejedly
Mary Burianek
Hermia Gradevil
Agnes Gradevil
Violet Kopia
Clarence Mason
Anton Wooster
Charles Wooster
Louie Wooster
School Days Have Arrived in Plattsmouth
The notice urges Plattsmouth students to return to school, stressing the value of education. It cites World’s Fair literature showing high school and college education markedly boost future success and happiness, warning against abandoning school for quick pay.
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St. Louis
Plattsmouth
Man Struck by Train on West City Crossing
Last Saturday an unknown man sitting on the track was struck by a southbound M P train near the west city crossing. The injured party, believed intoxicated, was not seriously hurt and could not be identified. the train halted to inspect before continuing south.
Eagle's First Picnic Draws Cass County Crowd
The Eagle business community plans a large picnic in Eagle on Wednesday September 16 with amusements for all ages. Bixby of the Lincoln State Journal will speak, the Eagle band will play, and two ball games plus many sports are on the program for a full day of hospitality and entertainment.
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Eagle
Cass County
Bixby
Lincoln State Journal
Eagle Band
Monthly Song Service at St Luke's Episcopal Choir
Last Sunday St Luke s Episcopal Church held its monthly song service before a large audience. Prof Austin directed a masterful program with solos by Mrs H S Austin Miss Ella Margaret Dovey Miss Kittie Cummins and Mrs Anna Pritti delighted the congregation with Hand In Hand and Thy Will Be Done. The choir offered God Is Love Seek Ye The Lord Abide With Me Jerusalem and O That Find Wings Like a Dove amid a praised performance.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Choir
Austin
God Is Love
Shelly
Briggs
H. S. Austin
Roberts
Anna Pritt
Johnson
Jerome
Misa Peterson
Kittie Cummins
H.S. Austin
Parker
Jerusalem
Amieten
Bond Granted For Defendants In Assault Case
Monday Judge Travis set bonds of 100 dollars each for Percy Fernald Edward Downey and George Wilson charged with assault with intent to do great bodily injury against B F E Will The defendants who brought habeas corpus suits were remanded to jail and released on bail Then they departed the city and likely will not be seen again The county attorney says Hill and his wife are in Omaha and the prosecuting witness may not return to find the defendants
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Travis
Percy Fernald
Edward Downey
George Wilson
B. F E. Will
John €. Bates
A. N. Sullivan
Hill
Omaha
Petersons Return to Grand Island and Plans for Home
Walter Peterson and his wife left Wednesday for Grand Island to establish their future home. Peterson, formerly of Grand Island, had worked at the Burlington blacksmith shop since moving here two years ago. He was summoned ten days ago to Grand Selend due to his father’s sudden death, leaving five young children. With no guardian for the children, he travels to care for them and plans to enter the teaming business there.
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Walter Peterson
Grand Island
Mr. Peterson
Burlington
Peterson
Grand Selend
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Determ
California
Labor Day
Barclay
Irene Thomas
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