Creighton University’s early struggles and Jesuit rise
The article recalls Creighton University founded in 1859, transferred to the Society of Jesus, and built from free tuition to a Jesuit institution. It notes early adversity, wise Jesuit governance, and delayed full collegiate courses until 1887. The medical college began in 1892, and Creighton grew to rival Nebraska's largest schools, producing leaders in medicine and law.
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Society of Jesus
Nebraska
Creigh
Adverei
Creighton
Firat
Creighton Memorial
St. Joseph’ ‘S Hospital
University of Nebraska
Creighton University’s Roots in Omaha History
The Creighton brothers Edward and John A. founded Omaha’s Creighton College funded by a $100,000 endowment from Edward’s widow and later additions by John A. Creighton. The first building rose in 1877 and the college opened Sept 2, 1878 with 120 students, after incorporation by the state legislature.
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Edward
John A. Creighton
Omaha
Edward Creighton
Creighton
West
Creighton College
John A Creighton
Church Announcements From St John’s Lutheran and Congregational
St John’s Lutheran in Lanham Nebr lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Divine Worship at 10:30 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. service with choir practice at 8:00 p.m. Catechetical instruction Saturday 9:00 to 12:00 a.m. Supply pastor Duane Wolken. S.S. Supt. Health through Nations lesson. Navajo birthday offering drive. Congregational Church led by Robert Pullen invites Rally Day on Oct 1 with Lord’s Supper, lunch, and nonmembers welcome. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Communion Sunday. Ladies host food sale Sept 28 at O J Mayborn’s office.
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Brotherhood and Women’ S Missionary Society
Harold Henrichs
Harry. Remley
Mesdames Stoke Hays
Fred
Hauver
Gen Blauser
Arthur Grove
Communion
The
Congregational Church
O. J. Mayborn
Methodist Church announces services and events
Esther Young pastor leads 10 a.m. morning worship on Sunday with the theme The Waiting Guest. A children story follows. Sunday School led by Mrs Ray Lamb. Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. MYF and W S C S meet. The Women’s Society marks its 10th anniversary with a September 21 gathering at 2 p.m.
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Esther Young
Ray Lamb
W.S.C.S
Women’s Society
Real estate transfers reported in Jefferson County
Week ending September 8 transfers include C Leonard Richardson and wife to Theodore J Lottman and wife WD SE Sec 1,7 1 RB for 7000 dollars. I N Morgan and wife to Alfred F Oaks and Mamie C Oaks WD Lot 12 Block 20 Second addition Steele City for 100 dollars.
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Jefferson County Abstract
C. Leonard Richardson & Wf
Theodore J. Lottman & Wf
I. N. Morgan
Alfred F. Oaks
Mamie C. Oaks
Steele City
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Lewis Barber
Diller
Nebr
Edward Bures
Odell
Waggoner
Mrs
Clare Waggoner
Mrs. Orpha Waggoner
Old
James Olson
Creighton University
Middle West
Jefferson County Abstract Office
James
J. Davis
Russell A. Davis
Fairbury
ST John’s
Arthur W.huneke
Lanham Nebr
Arthur W. Jeey
Supply
Duane Wolken
S.S
Congregational Caurce
Robert Pullen
Ralph Long
S. S
Mosimans
Waggoner Funeral Home
R. M. Traum
E. E. Vance
J.mayborn
Agent Diller
Standard Heater
Fred Maatsch
Standard Tankwagon
H.H. Green
Weigel
Neb
DRS. Hull & Hull
Golden Rule
Checkerboard
Purina
Mike
Royle’s Elevator
BIG
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