Obituary of Raymond G Bonser From Crook Colorado
Raymond George Bonser son of Mr and Mrs George Bonser died October 23 1915 at age 8 years 1 month 21 days. Funeral held October 25 at home led by J K Simpson with burial at Pleasant Valley cemetery. Born September 2 1907 Holdrege Nebraska he lived ten miles north of Crook Colorado. Grandparents from Kearney Holdrege and Crook attended along with many friends. Pallbearers named J H Simpson Joseph Louderback Albert Orgis Paul Simpson. The notice praises the Bonser family and community esteem with floral tributes from local friends. This obituary appears amid a culture column contrasting Nebraska progress with Arkansas crop data from 1915.
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Raymond George Bonser
George Bonser
Crook
Colo
J. K. Simpson
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Raymond
Holdredge
Nebr
Grandpa Bonser
Kearney
Neb
Carlson
Danielle
Colorado
Bonser
J. H Simpson
Joseph Louderback
Albert Orgis
Paul Simpson
Four German Steamers Reported Sunk by British Submarines
Reports from pilot stations say four German steamers were sunk by British submarines off the southern Stockholm archipelago. British sailors opened sea valves and allowed German crews to abandon ship with ample time before sinking the vessels.
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Stockholm
Eye Specialist Dr Bison Wins Community Confidence
Honest painstaking work and repeated visits have earned Dr. Bison, an Eye Specialist, the community trust. He will be at Hotel National again this Saturday November Sth for patient appointments.
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Bison
Hotel National
Prison Break and Office Loot in Kearney Jail Escape
Warren Hazlett and William Baker escaped the Kearney city jail by prying bars, then robbed the police judge’s office and police HQ. They took $36 in fines, $7 private funds, two revolvers, and packed office clothes in a suitcase, leaving a note promising a future drag for furniture. Hazlett had recent hardware store robbery arrest. Baker had stolen hundreds of dollars in chickens.
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Warren Hazlett
William Baker
Kearney
Hazlett
Baker
Keeley Institute at Blair Pays Back Taxes in 217 Dollar Check
The Keeley Institute at Blair sent 217.15 dollars to the Secretary of State to cover delinquent corporation taxes dating to 1909. The Kansas owners and Secretary Pool note the payment, including over 60 dollars in penalties, as it seeks to restore good standing. The report also remarks on whether Nebraska’s prohibition amendment would affect the institute’s operations.
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Keeley Institute
Blair
Nebraska
Nebraska to Challenge Order No 19 Before ICC in Washington
Nebraska argues before the Interstate Commerce Commission this week over Order No. 19 issued September 6 1914. The order set a new state rate schedule reducing Omaha class rates by 20 percent. Cities including Council Bluffs Sioux City Atchison St Joseph and Kansas City sought parity with Omaha, but railroads refused and complaints were filed with ICC.
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Nebraska
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. J. Reed
Edward P. Smith
Henry T. Clarke
Nebraska State Railway Commission, and
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Atchison
St Joseph
Kansas City
McGiffen Is Inducted Moderator At Nebraska Synod
The final Nebraska state synod meeting at Aurora elected Dr. Nathaniel McGiffen of Fremont as moderator. In his address titled A Bible Famine he urged wider Bible use and warned that pleasant days and good roads reduce church attendance, noting the automobile’s influence on parish life.
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Nebraska
General Hall to muster guards at Gordon and Gothenburg
Adjutant General Hall will visit Gordon late this week to organize a national guard company there. Gordon long sought a unit but distance from mobilization points hindered expansion. He plans to muster Gordon and later Gothenburg to form a second company in the region.
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Hall
Gordon
National Guard
Military Department
Gothenburg
State Game Warden Rutenbeck Ill With Typhoid in Lincoln
State Game Warden Gus Rutenbeck remains gravely ill with typhoid fever at his Lincoln home. He is not allowed visitors as doctors monitor his condition. While the crisis has not yet been reached, physicians hope he can recover, though he remains seriously ill.
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Gus Rutenbeck
Lincoln
Jordan Found Guilty of Layton Murder in Scottsbluff
William Jordan was found guilty of murdering Joseph Layton in Scottsbluff and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case against Mrs. Layton, accused as an accessory and conspirator in acquiring the Layton property, will be tried soon. Editor J K Keithley of Syracuse Dies at 63 after weeks of illness. He will be buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, beside his mother.
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Jordan
Layton
William Jordan
Scottsbluff
Joseph Layton
J. K. Keithley
Syracuse
The
Syracuse Journal
Nebraska City
Wyuka
Dry Federation Plans Prohibition Campaign in Nebraska
The State Dry federation met in Lincoln to organize a campaign for prohibition. An executive committee chaired by W. T. Thompson and including Judge A. C. Epperson and W. A. Selleck was elected. responsibilities split among the Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Anti-Saloon League, and KE. I. Morrow to represent the Socialists.
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State
Nebraska
Lincoln
W. T. Thompson
A. C. Epperson
Clay Center
W. A. Selleck
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Anti-Saloon League
KE. I. Morrow
Omaha
Governor names three Omaha municipal court judges
Governor Morehead appointed Robert W. Patrick Richard C. Hunter and A. M. Murdock as the three municipal court judges of Omaha under the recent legislative act. The exact effective date is unclear but the governor has made the appointments and cautions the bar to interpret the law’s meaning.
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Morehead
Omaha
Robert W. Patrick Richard C. Hunter
A. M. Murdock
Ilegal Profession of
Bandits Rob Two Freight Trains on West Shore Line
Six armed men held up and robbed two freight trains and attempted an American express heist at the tunnel entrance between Conyers and Hagerstraw NY. They loaded an automobile with stolen packages and fled.
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West Shore
Conyers
Hagerstraw
State board weighs aid for 500 foot Blue River bridge at Fairbury
The state board of irrigation debates funding a 500 foot bridge across the Blue river at Fairbury. State funds are limited to half the cost when length exceeds 175 feet. this bridge would cost about 25000 dollars. The board fears approval may set a precedent for damming streams. The Blue River would not be under state law but for a recent dam.
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State Board of Irrigation
Blue River
Fairbury
Governor and engineer inspect Nemaha drainage plan
Governor Morehead and State Engineer Johnson visited Richardson county to review drainage ditch work after locals urged the override of Johnson objections. Johnson contends the district plans to control floodwaters along the lower Nemaha may fail, while he develops levees and parallel ditches to fix flood damage that ruined thousands of acres of crops.
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Morehead
Johnson
Richardson County
Lower
Nemaha
Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley Turns Sixty-Two
The Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley celebrated his sixty second birthday with friends and admirers in Indiana. Local spectators gathered to honor the renowned writer whose works have charmed many generations.
State Christian Churches Convention at Bethany
The state convention of the Christian churches of Nebraska will be held at Bethany from November 1 to 5 with expected large attendance from all parts of the state.
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of the Christian Churches of
Nebraska
Bethany
Health official lists four smallpox cases in Exeter
The secretary of the state board of health reports four cases of small pox at Exeter and four cases of scarlet fever at Burchard.
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State Board of Health
Exeter
Burchard
Danish Lutheran Church announces weekly Bible class schedule
The Danish Lutheran Church south of Potter invites all Scandinavians to Bible class and Sunday school at 10 30 with services at 11 on the first three Sundays each month. Young People Society meets the first Sunday afternoon, family and Ladies Society on second Sundays. Pastor Chr Folk welcomes all Scandinavians.
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Christian Church
Bible School
G. R. Miller
South of
Potter
Young People’s Society
Ladies’ Society
Revival Meetings Begin at Christian Church in November
Revival meetings start Sunday November 7 1915 at the Christian church. Pure gospel sermons and good music planned with special music each evening. Public invited to attend and bring someone. Only the Bible will be preached. Gardner Russell Miller Minister.
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Christian Church
Gardner Russell Miller
Missionary Meetings At Danish Lutheran Church
Missionary meetings will be held at the Danish Lutheran church south of Potter from Friday October 29th to Sunday October 31st beginning Friday at 11 a.m. All Scandinavians are welcome. CHAS FALCK Danish Lutheran Pastor.
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Potter
Chas. Falck
Methodist class to meet at Jones new home on Lincoln Highway
The Adult Bible class of the Methodist church will meet Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones in their new home on east Lincoln Highway.
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The
Methodist Church
Robert Jones
East
Lincoln Highway
Methodist Ladies Aid Lunch Afternoon at Church Parlors
The Methodist Ladies Aid hold a Wednesday afternoon lunch for members and friends in the church parlors.
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Methodist
Junior Endeavor at Christian Church Sunday Afternoons
The Nttle folks are urged to attend Sunday afternoons at 3 30 P M under two superintendents who oversee the work. Children are promised something good and not to be disappointed by participation.
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Christian Church
Priscilla Club Meeting Set for Friday Night
Priscilla Club will meet Friday November fifth with Mrs. G R Miller presiding. Every member is urged to attend and a pleasant program is promised.
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G. R. Miller
Girls Meet Saturday With Superintendent for Quilt Social
The group gathers Saturday October 30 with Superintendent Misa Miller to view a nearly completed quilt and enjoy a jovial community event.
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Misa Miller
Methodist chicken supper date set for November 10
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church has reserved Wednesday November 10 for a famous chicken supper at the church. Remember the date.
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The
Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Plymouth Standard Twine at Low Prices Ad
Plymouth Standard guaranteed twine advertised at very low prices. Call to place orders and ensure timely delivery. Fundingland Transfer Co.
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R. G Bonser
Arkansas
Omaha Bee
Jackson
Globes
R. E. L. Jackson
OFD
American Bank
United States Depository
Sidney Variety Store
Amoskerag
Ber van
Carter
Harper
Hew
Hazlett and Baker
Holice
Presbyterian Synod
Rutenbeck
Richard V. Lindabury
Jersey
William Rockefeller
Dry Federation
American Preas Association
New York
State Bridge
James Whitcomb Riley
Christian Convention
American Prose Association
Bsn
John Deere
Union Pacific Depot
Flower City
Sidney, Nebraska
Christ Church
Episcopal
R. A. Pinkham
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Chr
Folck
Missionary Meeting
Sidney
Sunday Schools
Vicinity
Priscilla Club
Triangle Club
Fundingsland Transfer Co
B. M. Biss
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