Eagle Picnic at Berlin Nebraska Represents Otoe County
A Journal representative attended the Eagle picnic in Berlin Otoe county on Thursday and interviewed many wealthy German farmers. The day featured speeches by Doc Tanner of the South Omaha Daily Democrat, sports, and band music from Nebraska City. Berlin residents and Dr D Horace Schall and wife were praised for hospitality and civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
Eagle
Berlin
Otoe County
Doc'’ Tannner
South Omaha
Daily Democrat
Eagles
Nebraska
Eagle Lodge
Syracuse
Otoee County
Nebraska City Band
D. Horace Schall
Schall
Philadelphia
Democratic County Committee
Haldemans buy Beadle county land sight unseen
J H Haldeman and wife traveled from Beadle county S D after buying land there on J E Douglas's recommendation. They praised the rich black loam soil, abundant water, and strong crops including winter wheat and hay. Land sells from 25 to 350 per acre.
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J. H. Haldeman
Beadle County
S. D
J. E. Douglas
Huron
Hal
Methodist Conference in Auburn Sees Preachers Gather
About 20 ministers attend the Auburn meeting of the M. E. conference with preliminary work under way. Bishop McIntyre delivers a lecture titled Buttoned up People and ticket proceeds fund superannuated preachers. Missions topics are informally discussed amid older visiting preachers. Commentary notes liquor legislation and Speaker Cannon’s stance.
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Auburn
M. E
McIntyre
Cannon
Omaha Party Returns From Southern Trip With Cass County Corn
A prominent Omaha party led by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kountze, Mr. Eastman, and Mr. Geo. Fibiger traveled from Omaha to Lincoln Prairie Home Alvo Murdock Weeping Water Avoca Berlin Nebraska City Nehawka Union and back crossing to Iowa at Council Bluffs. They are sunburned and weary from several days on the road and carried extra large ears of corn from Cass county fields.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Nebraska City
Cass County
Prairie Home
Alvo
Murdock
Weeping Water
Avoca
Berlin
Nehawka
Union
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Luther Kountze
Eastman
Geo. Fibiger
Death notice for Andrew J. Hartsook in Greenwood area
Mr. A J Hartsook died at his home west of Greenwood on Sunday evening September 13 1908 after several weeks illness. Born March 14 1823 in Green County Ohio he moved to Wisconsin in 1866 and later to the vicinity. He married Lydia Huffman September 27 1855. Ten children were born to them, one daughter died twelve years ago. Lydia preceded him in death three weeks and one day earlier. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery.
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A. J. Hartsook
Greenwood
Andrew J. Hartsook
Green County
Ohio
Lydia M. Huffman
Hartsook
Wisconsin
Bates of Plattsmouth Seeks Democratic House Seat
Col M A Bates of Plattsmouth visited the city today on the Democratic ticket to run between Cass and Otoe counties for representative. The Nebraska City News lauds him as a loyal Democrat and a capable newspaper man who will serve well if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. M. A. Bates
Plattsmouth
Cass
Otoce
Nebraska City
Rattlesnake Captured at Missouri Pacific Depot
Baggage men nabbed a young rattlesnake that crawled from an empty beer keg at the Missouri Pacific passenger depot yesterday afternoon. The creature measured about thirty inches, and several workers narrowly avoided bites before the snake was killed. Railroad men say snakes are common on the platform in this season, often found in empty boxes barrels and kegs. They joke the snakes may be trying to migrate to a state with no prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
Nebraska City
Old Timer E. D. Stokes Visits Plattsmouth
E. D. Stokes, from Plainview Nebraska, visits Plattsmouth to see his brother A. R. Stokes and his parents. An longtime Burlington shops employee, this is his first return in five years and he plans to stay about a week to greet former friends.
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E. D. Stokes
Plainview
Neb
A. R. Stokes
Mr. Stokes
Plattsmouth
Burlington Shops
Lost watch near Will farm and Beveridge home
Between the farm of A S Will and the home of C N Beveridge a 165 size watch with Waltham movement No 12963322 Crescent Silverine esae O F No 2398 is missing Finder requested to return to owner.
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A. S. Will
C. N. Beveridge
Waltham Movement
Cresent Silverine Esae O. F
Burlington issued suit over fatal railway accident
Eva B. Ford administratrix of Joshua F. Ford deceased sues Chicago Burlington and Quincy Rail Road for 425000 in district court claiming Ford, a 30 year old brakeman, died July 14 1908 at Louisville when a rock car rolled back after a defective brake and coupler failed. The petition cites crew, spur track, and negligent car condition as death cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva B. Ford
Joshua F. Ford
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Lincoln Journal
Ford
Louisville
St Luke’s Episcopal Sunday School Picnic Near Burlington Bridge
Saturday afternoon the primary class of St Luke’s Episcopal Sunday School enjoyed a picnic near the Burlington bridge. Chaperoned by Mrs Dawson, the bright young ladies gathered with plenty to eat and a plan for a joyful afternoon. Included were Helen Nejedly Ruth Clark Edith Rebal Margaret Buttery Edith Range Edith Dovey Nora Livingston and guests Marie Robertson Goldie Hale Kate York and Florence Kaloshek.
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Sunday School
Big
Burlington Bridge
Dawson
Helen Nejedly
Ruth Clark
Edith Rebal
Margaret Buttery
Edith Range
Edith Dovey
Nora Livingston
Marie Robertson
Goldie Hale
Kate York
Florence Kaloshek
Supreme Court Upholds Nebraska Anti-Pass Law
The Nebraska anti pass law is sustained by the state supreme court and applies to all non exempt recipients of passes. The ruling also declares contracts for transportation by attorneys or newspapers payable in services or advertising illegal. The opinion discusses railroad employee definitions, and a King act on regional price differences is upheld as constitutional.
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Supreme Court
Nebraska
Barres
Ilegal
Lincoln Journal
Union Pacific Road
Missouri Pacific Road
United States
Weeping Water Paper Attacks Mayor Over Bates Fine Suspension
The letter accuses the Weeping Water Republican of false reporting on Mayor Gering and the suspension of Jack Bates’s fine. It asserts Bates’s sentence was suspended on condition of sobriety and avoiding saloons, and argues the county attorney similarly sought to reduce costs by pleas and dismissals. The writer calls for truthful journalism in Cass County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water Republican
Gering
Jack Bates
Republican
Plattsmouth Evening News
Bates
Cass County
Prom Pridas's Cath. Police Judge Trials Golding Case
Police Judge Archer hears State versus B Golding over seven o'clock closing. Ahlstrand and others confronted Golding at his store. Golding struck Ahlstrand in the ear. Chief Fitzgerald arrested Golding. Archer fines him ten dollars and costs for creating a disturbance in court.
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Archer
B. Golding
Golding
W. C. Ahlstrand
Clerk’s Association
Messrs. Zucker
Altroegge
Moffett
Ahlstrand
Fitzgerald
Miss Edna Wray Hosts Pleasant Evening of Music
Miss Edna Wray entertained intimate friends with singing solos by Jennings Sevier and a trio by York Mullis and Sevier. The gathering at her home featured a luncheon and a lively program enjoyed by Pearl Allen Benedict Mollie Sevier Jesse York Ralph Mullis Jennings Sevier and Pitz.
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Edna Wray
Jennings Sevier
Messrs York, Mullis
Sevier
Pearl Allen
Benedict
Mollie Sevier
Jesse York
Ralph Mullis
Pitz
County option debate and prohibition views
The Louisville Courier argues prohibition in Nebraska is flawed, urging support for state controlled options only if enforceable. It warns county option leads toward nationwide prohibition and calls existing laws, like Slocum, for effective liquor control, claiming Nebraska has too many unenforced laws.
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Nebraska
Courier
Louisville Courier
Eagle’s First Annual Picnic Draws Big Crowd in Eagle
Journal reports Eagle’s first annual picnic on September 16 with games between Alvo Greenwood and Eagle Alvo, races on Main Street, a diving dog, and a large crowd. A night incident caused one death, but organizers are not blamed. The event marks a major town celebration in a thriving farming area.
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Journal
Eagle
Jim Latram
Henry Snake
Meilenz
J. H. Brinkworth
The
Beacon
Alvo
Greenwood
Bixby
Lincoln State Journal
Eagle Band
Byrne
Uncalled City Letters at Plattsmouth Post Office
A list of names remains uncalled for at the Plattsmouth post office as of Sept 21 1908. Addressees include Miss Frances Mane Miss May Mane Mrs Lu Taylor Mrs F S Schutzman and others. If not claimed promptly the letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington DC.
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Plattsmouth
Frances Mane
May Mane
Lu Taylor
F. 5. Shutzman
A. B. Fischer
David Garber
J. A Hamilton
E. J. Hoenshel
J. E. Johnson
J. A. C. Kropp
J. A. Karvanek
J. €. Matthews
J. A. Pool
Ga, Richardson
E. A. Smith
H. Siderman
Joe Sedinck
Jos. Sledlok
Eddie Schesbhy
Harry Whitman
J. W. Wood
Washington, D. C
Farms for Sale Near Mynard and Murray
Advertises two farms for sale one near Mynard Nebraska and one near Murray Nebraska Inquire of Earle V Cole at Mynard Neb for more details and contact information.
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Mynard
Murray
Earle V. Cole
Mynard, Neb
Brilliant Meteor Seen Across The Plains Last Saturday
Residents report a bright meteor traveling from the south toward the north last Saturday night. It was seen across Union and near the Platte river area, with speculation it exploded nearby though Omaha reports say it remained in the sky near the city. The event occurred around eight o'clock and lit the sky as vividly as daytime.
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Union
Platte River
Omaha
Sunday in the Country at Meisinger Farm
A large city youth gathering visited Philip Meisinger’s farm nine miles west of town for an all day event with singing games and a milking contest between Victur Koubek and Victor Anderson. The draw kept both champions honored as the party returned home about ten. Attendees included many Meisingers and neighbors from Madison Nebraska.
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Philip Meisinger
Victur Koubek
Victor Anderson
Koubek
Anderson
Messrs
Jacob Tritsech
M. G. Meisinger
J. G. Meisinger
Philip Schaffer
P. H. Meisinger
Maggie Schaffer
Lorine Meisinger
Anton Koubek
Frank Koubeck
Joe Libershal
Henry Meisinger
J. M. Meisinger
Conrad Meisinger
Ed Meisinger
John Hennings
George Meisinger
J. E. Meisinger
John Albert
Jacob Meisinger
G. P. Meisinger, Jr
J. M. Meisinger, Jr
Louis Birkenbresh
M. P. Meisinger
Madison, Neh
Funeral for Four Year Old Panska Girl
Hilda Florence Panska daughter of Mr and Mrs Aug Panska died Sunday from appendicitis at age four years two months nine days. She had suffered a week and died shortly after an operation despite being considered not in danger. Funeral from the German Evangelical church Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Granchla. The family receives community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Florence Panska
Aug. Panska
Granchla
Louiaville Courier
Calhoun gang Struggles with Sand Bed at Hugh Murphy Quarries
The Calhoun Construction crew at Hugh Murphy quarries faces a delay after hitting a sand bed that stalls excavators. They must switch from wagons to wheel scrapers or install sluice boxes with force pumps to wash the sand, extending work time. Chas. Koran of Omaha Trunk Co visited Louisville, staying with Wm. Holly and family before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Construction
Hugh Murphy
Louisville Courier
Chas. Koran
Omaha Trunk Company
Yeserday
Wm. Holly
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Manspeaker
Methodist Conference
Burlington
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Prom Pridas
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