Notice of Hearing Estate of John T Wells
Notice is given in Jefferson County Nebraska that Laura J Rabe petitions the estate of John T Wells deceased intestate. The description references real estate in section three township one north range three east sixth principal meridian, with boundaries given in chains. Creditors and heirs are notified to appear and present claims.
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John T. Wells
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Laura J. Rabe
John T. Wellls
Towit
Jefferson
T. K. Callan dies longtime Odell businessman at 67
T. K. Callan 67 longtime Odell settler and prominent business man died at his Odell home last Friday after a paralytic stroke. He operated a hardware store and auto salesroom with his sons for years. Survived by widow two sons John and Richard of Odell and two daughters Madge Christlieb of Wymore and Ruth Benson of Lincoln.
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T. K Callan
Gage County
Odell
John
Wilson
Eight Year Old Victim Tied to Serious Charge Guilty Plea
Roy Lillie of Powell pleaded guilty to attempted reported incident before Judge Nutzman. Bound over to next district court term with $2500 bond. He will remain in county jail awaiting trial. Penalty ranges from two to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
Fairbury Alfalfa Mill Burned at Dawn. Loss Total
The Fairbury Alfalfa Mills, valued at about 20000 dollars, burned at 4 30 Monday morning. The building and contents were a total loss with contents value undetermined. The fire cause is unknown. The mill was owned by W P McLucas and Ora Cox of Fairbury.
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Fairbury
W. P. McLucas
Ora Cox
Youthful chicken thieves face district court in Fairbury
Four Fairbury boys aged 12 to 16 pleaded guilty to stealing chickens from Blue Valley Packing Co and were bound over to district court for trial. Their parents posted bonds and took the youths home, as reported by the Fairbury Journal. Sells Interest In Lumber Yards. B W McLucas sold his stake in Bone McLucas lumber yards to John Heasty, expanding to five yards in Marysville, Severance, Ellis, Steele City and Belvidere with offices moving to a new bank building.
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Fairbury
B. W. McLucas
Bone McLaucas
John Heasty
Marysville
Kans
Severance
Ellis
Steele City
Belvidere
Spear-Busweil
First National Bank
McLucas
Fairbury News
Kerr-Brust Nuptials Planned By Lincoln Pair
Announcement from Sundays Lincoln State Journal states Miss Viola Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs J E B Kerr of 2007 Garfield will wed Alvin W Brust son of Mrs Lydia Brust of Lincoln. The couple, both former University of Nebraska students, plan an April wedding.
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Lincoln State Journal
Viola Kerr
J. EB. Kerr
Garfield
Alvin ‘W. Brust
Lydia Brust
Lincoln
Mies Kerr
Mr. Brust
University of Nebraska
Brust
School Notes From The Rural Classroom
The agriculture class finishes the farm machinery survey and moves to a Ford engine study. Students enter county spelling, arithmetic, and declamatory contests in Fairbury on March 10. Latin and history classes study, drama rehearsals begin, and sewing classes tackle a tougher dress pattern. Room activities include spring observations, US map projects, spelling certificates, and daily thoughts from Marcus Aurelius.
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Lila McDonald
Audrey Savage
Fairbury
Mar
Lucille’ Taylor
Susan Phelps
Westphalia
United States
Centenary Celebrations Recall Odd Happenings at St Peters
Historic celebration marks 100 years of St Peters Church in the capital. The long parish record notes five senior wardens, with the current warden married to a granddaughter of the founder. The history includes several rector appointments, one serving forty years.
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St. Peters
Local Social Notes and Moves Across Town
Weekend visits and family tributes fill a small town roster as Rose Haverty and Mary Decker visit. Misses and Mrs. Welch shop in Fairbury. Nathan Simmons breaks an arm cranking a car. Mrs. McMahon mourns a Chicago sister. Several families including Ellison, Eddieman, Mosier, Hagerman, Brenners face illness while moving reshapes residents’ homes and farms. Moving waves shift properties among Vanier Babcock Hagerman Ames Endicott Rathbun and others.
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Rose Haverty
Mary Decker
Bernice Haverty
Vanier
Amelia Welch
Fairbury
Nathan Simmons
Margaret McMahon
Chicago
Frank Ellison
Victor Eddieman
Maria Mosier
Mr. Hagerman
Frank Brenners
Rural notes and social roundup from Rocky Hollow
Mrs Ed Nutter works for Mrs Cora Cuthbert as Clare Cuthbert drills a well this week. Noah Troxel is on the sick list. John Malady took a business trip to Fairbury on Monday. Mrs Walter James has the flu. Virgie Belding spent the weekend with Orville Belding and family. Mrs John Fentimah and baby visited Friday with Mrs Clare Cuthbert. Rain arrived Saturday aiding wheat prospects. Everett Breazeale in Fairbury spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs Hattie Breazeal returned home after caring for ill relatives. Roland and Matilda Wiebe stayed with sister Mrs David Doerkson near Jansen. Spring coughs are broken up by Fisher's Lung Balm from Arner's Drug Store.
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Ed Nutter
Cora Cuthbert
Clare Cuthbert
Noah Troxel
John Malady
Fairbury
Walter James
Virgie Belding
Orville Belding
John Fentimah
Baby
Everett Breazeale
Luther Breazeaie
Hattie Breazeal
Jim Skillen
Observing Husband Describes Mrs. Smart’s Outfit
The speaker notes Mrs. Smart wore a dress with trim in a purple or blue red hue and a distinctive hat. The overall appearance made a striking impression, which the husband acknowledges.
Desk Clock Design Limitation Notes Battery Use
A desk clock often runs on a single dry battery and lacks wires for data. The passage notes the typical limitation of ordinary desk clocks and their reliance on one small power source.
Thoughts Shape Your Face and Destiny, Says F. 4. Walker
A column argues that inner thoughts visibly mark the face and tone, affecting how others react. It cites psychology and a dog’s instinct to illustrate how ugly thoughts yield ugly social reception, while sweet thoughts invite warmth and admiration. The piece ends with a moral on character manifesting outwardly.
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Che
Indispensable Advice and Kitchen Reform Notes
A period column mixes sayings about wealth and travel with a recipe fragment. It references carrying knowledge and wealth, then provides a two pounds beef stock based dish recipe including Rice Supreme and a cheese and meat filling, ending with a white sauce instruction.
Fisher's Lung Balm Promoted For Cold and Lung Troubles
An advertisement from Arner's Drug Store endorses Fisher's Lung Balm for colds and lung troubles. A public notice details a March 17 caucus in School District No. 1 to nominate trustees, with polls closing at four. A brief accident quote concludes with a lost time remark from the victim.
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Fisher
Arner’s Drug Store
Allen T. Phelps
Sec. Board of Education
February School Report Promotes March Attendance
February ended with some students moving away and others arriving to fill gaps. Trips to mountains, jungles of South America for rubber projects, and time in France keep everyone busy. Four students, George Loth Anna Roelfs Ellis Garrett and Lola James, report perfect attendance though flu affected totals earlier. District 22.
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March
South America
France
George Loth
Anna Roelfs
Ellis Garrett
Lola James
District 22
Average Crop Yields Across United States
The United States Department of Agriculture reports wide variation in crop yields. Corn per acre ranges from 14.8 bushels in Florida to 47 in Connecticut with a national 10 year average of 271 bushels. Potatoes per acre vary from about 60 bushels in Texas to over 200 in Maine, and a 10 year national average of 98 bushels.
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United States
Florida
Connecticut
United States Department of Agriculture
Union
Nevada
Iowa
Texas
Maine
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Ander
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J.S. Taylor, M. D
Fairbury, Neb
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George DuVall
Wfice
Depot
H. Rathjen
C. T. Whitney
J. Monroe Davis
Annou
Bryan Sminia
Miss Emrick
Roy Phelps
Mr. Caulk
Hugh Greenwood
Miss Austin
Mildred Kasparek
Agatha Megonigle
Genevieve Drake
Charles Lowe
Christus Trumphator
Russell Staley
Harold Martin
Ella Silkett
C. C. Andrews
Santa Lucia
Marcus Aurelius
Capital
Hollenberg
Rocky Hollow
Roland
Matilda Wiébe
David Doerkson
Jansen
F. 4
Walker
Brendid
Cannes
Farmers State Bank
Bone-McLucas Lbr. Co
M. O. Sampson
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