Battle for degree of honor grand recorder role urged
In Plattsmouth a contest shapes the Degree of Honor race for grand recorder with rivals Mrs. Hattie Woolley of Lincoln and Miss Teresa Hempel of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Mary Latky, grand chief of honor, denies active involvement and says she only approved Woolley’s circular.
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Grand Recorder
Hattie Woolley
Lincoln
Teresa Hempel
Plattamouth
Mary A. Latky
Woolley
Degree of Honor Lodge
Sheldon
G. L. Sheldon
H. J. Winnett
W. B. Rose
F. W. Brown
A. G. Powell
J. E. Miller
W.T. Auld
Miss Hempel
State Journal
The
A. L. Searle
Order
Plattsmouth
Miss Hemple
Clerks Association Holds Regular Meeting in Council Room
The clerks association convened Tuesday evening in the council room. Merchants who had not signed the closing agreement closed their doors by 7 o clock. Mayor Gering attended and urged continued organization and salesmanship study. He offered to cover a small banquet shortfall and praised Mr. Pilkington's speech. Next meeting is September 30 at 7 pm.
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Plattsmouth
Gering
Returns From the G A R Encampment With Col McMaken
Col Henry McMaken returns from Toledo where he attended the annual G A R reunion held with a large attendance. He reports a grand successful gathering and renewed friendships among veterans. He also visited Cleveland and nearby points and joined a McMachen family reunion featured elsewhere.
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Henry
McMaken
Toledo
Cleveland
McMahen
Dance at Coates Hall Draws City Youth Support
A Monday evening dance at Coates Hall, organized by Geo. Faber and Fritz Fricke, featured the traveling Italian orchestra. Twenty six couples attended and praised the performance, with continuous dancing into the late hours and plans for more events before the season ends.
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Coates Hall
Geo. Faber
Fritz Fricke
Visiting His Folks
W. H. Fight, son of John Fight, visited from his Akron California farm and ranch. He reports eastern Colorado conditions as fine and a superb crop season. He looked well, and friends here are glad he is faring so well. He planned to travel to Omaha later that morning.
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W. H. Fight
John Fight
Akron
Cal
Colorado
Omaha
Fine dwelling destroyed by fire in southwestern city area
A destructive overnight fire destroyed a fine residence belonging to John Hockstrasser, a recent city arrival. Firefighters could not save the structure. the two adjacent buildings were spared, and investigators consider possible incendiary origins though no cause is confirmed. The home, built twenty years ago by E. E. Hilton and recently owned by Hockstrasser, valued around $2,500 to $3,000, was insured for $3,100 with a vacancy clause limiting payout to $750.
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John Hock- Strasser
Burlington
Robert Sherwood, Jr
Mr. Hockstrasser
E. E. Hilton
George Mapes
Hockstrasser
Providence-Washington Company
Milwaukee
Provide-Washington
City Leader Henry R. Gering Denies Rumor of Leaving
Mayor Henry R. Gering states there is no truth to rumors he will depart the city and confirms he will continue to reside here for an indefinite period. The Journal notes his role as a business leader and his ongoing participation in the city’s material progress, easing merchants’ concerns.
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Henry R. Gering
Gering
Very Pleasant Surprise for John Skoumal Visit in Omaha
A social evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sohn Skoumal honored their son John of Omaha visiting for a few days. Guests enjoyed conversation games and music followed by ice cream cake and fruit. Attendees included Hermia Novotny Chaloupek Annie Janda Rebecca Haines Dela Rauk Marie Novotny Clara Janda Frances Kanka Anna Palecek John Skoumal Roy Holly James Rebal Mathew Jiroushek Charles Hula Jos Hiber Tim Wester Antor Toman Anton Wetersneck John Hadraba and Albert Janda and Rose Novotny.
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Sohn Skoumal
John
Omaha
Johns
Hermia Novotny
Hermia Chaloupek
Annie Janda
Rebecca Haines
Dela Rauk
Marie C. Novotny
Clara Janda
Frances Kanka
Anna Palecek
John Skoumal
Roy Holly
James Rebal
Mathew Jiroushek
Charles Hula
Jos. Hiber
Tim Wester
Antor Toman
Anton Wetersneck
John Hadraba
Albert Janda
Miss Rose Novotny
Bran Visits Brother In Eight Mile Grove And Reports Oklahoma Prosperity
Loreanz Bran of Pocassett Oklahoma visits his brother in law Ferdinand Hennings at a farm in Eight Mile Grove precinct. Bran notes Oklahoma crops and times are good and Cass county neighbors are happy. Bray formerly lived near Manley and will return via Omaha. A shopping bag containing a watch and chain bracelets visiting cards and more was lost between Walter L. Thomas and the German church on Sixth Street in Plattsmouth. Reward offered at the office.
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Loreanz Bran
Pocassett
Okla
Ferdinand Hennings
Eight Mile Grove
Bran
Holt County
Oklahoma
Cass County
Bray
Manley
Omaha
Walter L. Thomas
Sixth Street
Plattsmouth
S. L. Thomas
McMaken Family Reunion Draws Fort Wayne Crowd
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette reports a four generation McMaken reunion at Swinney Park with fifty four attendees. Henry C McMaken contributed twenty five relatives. Andrew C McMaken of Atchison and Wm McMaken also brought three generations. The visit included veterans from Nebraska and Indiana lines and a city sight seeing tour.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Journal- Gazette
McMaken
Journal
the Gazette
Swinney Park
Henry C. McMaken
Wm. McMaken
Andrew C. McMaken
Atchison, Kas
Washington Hall Tavern
Barr Street
Hodekin House
Andrew McMaken
Eva Reese
Plattsmouth, Neb
Journal-Gazette
H. C. McMaken
Plattsmouth
Neb
H. C
W. B. McMaken
Hodekin
Indiana Infantry
Hovey
Col. McMaken
Louisville man Eugene Mayfield visits Journal office
Eugene Mayfield brother of L A of Louisville visited Monday, formerly Nebraska newspaper man, now manager for the Western Newspaper Union at St. Louis. He called at Journal headquarters and received warm congratulations on his prosperity from old friends in the city.
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Eugene Mayfield
L. A
Louisville
Mr. Mayfield
Western Newspaper Union
St. Louis
Nebraska
Journal Headquarters
Bartlett and Percival Men Visit Plattsmouth Ditch Plan
A party from Bartlett and Percival Iowa visited Plattsmouth Wednesday in a touring car to confer with Fitzgerald Schlater and Wm. Hunter about a proposed drainage ditch across their lands. The group, including Sheldon Hopkins and Leahy, talked with local landowners all afternoon and invited Plattsmouth to join the drainage project.
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Bartlett
Percival
Iowa
Messrs. Fitzgerald & Schlater
Wm. Hunter
Plattsmouth
Messrs. Sheldon
Hopkins
Leahy
Peppermint Steam Relief for Hay Fever Cited
Lincoln Journal quotes a simple home remedy for hay fever. A man with eight days of sleepless nights uses four drops of peppermint oil in boiling water and inhales the steam through his nostrils. He promises to pay if relief is not achieved.
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Doc Bixby
Lincoln Journal
Local Produce for Sale Near Winter Hill School House
Fruit advertisement lists white or black grapes delivered at 2c per kilogram. Parcel pickup one mile east of Winter Hill School House. Contact G. G. Pitz via Platts telephone 373 Green.
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Wintersteih School House
Tel Platts
G. G. Pitz
Will Improve Church Steps At Presbyterian Church
Trustees decide to replace wooden entrance steps with a concrete two flight system. Eight step flight to a four foot platform then another eight steps to the door landing. McMahen & Son awarded the contract and to begin work soon.
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The
Presbyterian Church
McMahen & Son
Death of Jos A Connor Former Plattsmouth Citizen
From the Omaha Bee notice Jos A Connor of 708 Georgia avenue died Tuesday after 1 pm at his home. He was 67 and leaves a sister Mrs Connor and a daughter Grace Connor. Funeral arrangements not yet made. He owned land in the state and once big in Omaha real estate and grain business, a Democrat with a mayoral nomination. His death shocks friends who extend sympathy to his daughter and sister.
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Omaha
Plattsmouth
Jos. A. Connor
Georgia Avenue
Connor
Grace Connor
Jos
A. Connor
Joe Connor
Democratic Party
Weeping Water Couple Wed in Lincoln Ceremony
A September 14 special reports the marriage of Miss Frances Hk. Wagner to Roy E. Thompson of Lincoln performed by Rev. Harry W. Cope at the bride’s parents’ home near Weeping Water. The couple will reside in Lincoln. Henry A. Crozier married Miss Maud Nye and the newlyweds hosted a reception upon returning to Weeping Water. They will settle in Weeping Water.
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Frances Hk. Wagner
Roy E. Thompson
Lincoln
Harry W. Cope
M. FE
Henry A. Crozier
Bethany
Maud Nye
Magowan Dies After Appendicitis at Toledo
Al W Magowan, former Jones and Magowan livery partner, died after an appendectomy in Toledo Iowa. He fell asleep at 3 45 p m following surgery with W D Jones notifying Plattsmouth Nebraska. He was remembered as a generous man and a trusted business partner with many friends and a mourning widow and relatives.
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W. J. Jones
al W. Magowan
Toledo
W. D. Jones
Plattsmouth
Neb
Lucretia Magowan
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Central Station
McMaken Family Reunion
Col
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