This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Krecklow Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/167 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, July 5, 1917 Mr. and Mrs. August KRECKLOW of Wabash, motored to this city Tuesday afternoon, for a short visit with friends and to attend to some important business matters. While here Mr. Krecklow took time to call at this office and have his subscription extended for another year. Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, September 24, 1917 Born, Sunday, September 16, 1917, to Mr. and Mrs. Louis KRECKLOW, a boy. Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, July 28, 1919 [Louisville] William KRECKLOW, cashier of the Burlington at the Plattsmouth station, son of W.F. KRECKLOW, of Louisville, is taking a two weeks’ [article cut off]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/166 Message Board Post: Will E Reed s/o Eugene Reed (b.9/1866) reportedly left Weeping Willow about 1890 and headed back east for college. Does anyone know anything about this man? Thanks John Hollingsworth San Antonio, TX

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lau, Heinke Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/165 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, January 22, 1917 ANOTHER CASS COUNTY PIONEER PASSES AWAY Another of the pioneer residents of Cass County and one of its best beloved citizens passed from the ranks of the living on Wednesday, January 17th, when C.F. LAU passed away at his home in Murdock after an illness covering some duration. Mr. Lau had attained the ripe old age of eighty-four years, three months and two days at the time he was called from his earthly activities. There are few men in the county who possessed the confidence and esteem of his associates as did Mr. Lau during his long residence in Cass county and very few whose death was more sincerely mourned throughout the community than was that of this sturdy pioneer. The funeral services were held on Saturday from the Lutheran church at Murdock where Mr. Lau had been such a faithful attendant for many years. C.F. LAU was born September 22, 1832, in [looks like] Cokin, Germany, and on June 2, 1857 came to America, settling first in Illinois and later in Wisconsin. In the year 1873, he removed to Nebraska and has made his home here since that time engaging in farming on the fine land of Cass county and rearing his family in this community. Mr. Lau was united in marriage to Miss Maria HEINKE in Wisconsin in the fall of 1857. The wife preceeded him in death on November 28, 1901. To this union there were born fourteen children, two of whom have passed away and twelve left to mourn the loss of the kind and loving father and are, Charles, William, Emil, Louis, Ferdinand, Fred, Sarah, Alice, Maria, Augusta, Anna and Martha. Forty-eight grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren are also left to mourn his death. Mr. Lau also leaves two sisters surviving him. One of whom resides in Germany and the other in Washington. He was all his life a member of the Lutheran church and one of the founders of the congregation at Murdock and the oldest member of the church, serving during the years past as elder and treasurer of the church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/155.1 Message Board Post: Are they related to Dr. E.W. Cook?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holmberg, Skalberg, Johanson Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/140.3 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, January 11, 1917 THE MARRIAGE OF MISS GUNHILD HOLMBERG NEAR WAUSA In the Wausa, Neb., Gazette of January 4th appears the account of a wedding that will be of much interest in this city, where the family of the bride were residents for a number of years, the father of the bride being a daughter of the late E.P. HOLMBERG. In speaking of the wedding the Gazette says: “The A.E. HOLMBERG home southeast of Wausa was the scene of a very pretty home wedding Thursday evening last week when the oldest daughter, Gunhild, was given in marriage to Mr. Roy SKALBERG. At the appointed hour, 6 o’clock, the wedding party marched in to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march, played by Miss Helen HOLMBERG, a cousin of the bride. The bride wore a gown of white messeline silk with overdrape of white lace and a bridal veil in cap effect, festooned with a wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, Miss Mildred HOLMBERG, who was dressed in pink. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, David SKALBERG. Both wore conventional black. Crystal SKALBERG, a little sister of the bridegroom, acted as ring bearer. She was dressed in white and carried the ring in the petals of a white rose. Rev. JOHANSON of the Mission church officiated at the marriage. Miss Helen Holmberg played the Spring Song softly on the piano during th! e ceremony, and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March directly afterwards while congratulations were offered.” “Some 125 invited guests witnessed the ceremony and partook of the sumptuous wedding supper served during the evening. The rooms had been beautifully decorated for the occasion in pink and white and the color scheme was adherer [sic] to throughout. The table at which the bridal party were seated was decorated with smilax and lighted with pink candles. In the center of the table was the bride’s cake tastefully decorated. The evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner. A short impromptu program of vocal selections by Mrs. JOHANSON, piano music by Miss Helen Holmberg, and mandolin music by Mr. Clarence HOLMBERG added to the pleasure of the evening. The bridal couple were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents.” “The contracting parties at this wedding are among our most popular young people and well and favorably known in the community. The bride is the accomplished young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. HOLMBERG, and the bridegroom a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. SKALBERG, and an enterprising young farmer. After a few weeks’ wedding trip to different points in Nebraska the newly married young people will go up to housekeeping on the J.A. [article cut off].

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gruber Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/164 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, February 26, 1917 PETER GRUBER IS THROWN FROM HORSE AND KILLED The vicinity of Union was thrown into gloom Friday when Peter Gruber, one of the young farmers of that community was thrown from his horse and almost instantly killed while riding home from Union where he had been looking after some trading. The tragedy occurred on the highway about halfway between the town of Union and the home of Simon Gruber, father of the unfortunate young man and with whom he resided. The tragedy occurred late in the afternoon and no one was present when the unfortunate accident took place. The horse on which Mr. Gruber was riding evidently became restless and threw the young man to the roadway and then the animal fell and crushed Mr. Gruber in a terrible manner, causing almost instant death. The body was found by passers by and taken to the home of the parents where it remained until the funeral services Saturday. Mr. Gruber was thirty-three years of age and unmarried and had made his home with his parents assisting them in the conduct of the farm. Th! e death has caused great regret in the locality where the unfortunate victim has long resided and his parents have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their loss.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pankonin Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/163 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, January 15, 1917 WILLIAM PANKONIN A CALLER. William PANKONIN, one of the substantial farmers of this vicinity, called last week to renew his subscription and remained for a short visit. Mr. Pankonin is a pioneer farmer, having lived in Cass County the past forty-six years, coming here from Kalamazoo, Mich. in 1870. In speaking of early days, with their ups and downs, he said he had sold corn at 10 cents per bushel, and hauled it to Plattsmouth at that, there being no market in Louisville then, and there were only three houses between here and Plattsmouth. Mr. Pankonin has prospered and he and his wife could well afford to retire from active life, but they have a beautiful home where they are happy and contented and they feel that they do not care to leave it. He is now 70 years old but looks twenty years younger. – Louisville Courier

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AQB.2ACI/17.2.1 Message Board Post: Sorry it has taken so long. But yes i sure would like what you have on Charles Hoit Lewis. My mom is Beverly Ann Stull her mom and dad are Raymon and Leona(Cowles) Stull and Leona's mom and dad were Anna Bell Lewis and Lewis C Cowles and Anna Bell's father was Charles Hoit Lewis. It would help alot. Thanks If I have any info to share just let me know and i will see what i can do. where are you located. I am about five hours away from NE.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Richter, Lillie, Rummerfield, Renner, Lamphear, Stokes, more Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/162 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, March 12, 1917 VERY PLEASING BIRTHDAY PARTY TUESDAY >From Saturday’s Daily. Tuesday being the birthday anniversary of Miss Mary RICHTER, a number of her friends gathered at her home to participate in a birthday frolic and assist her in celebrating the happy event in a proper manner. An hour or so was devoted to various games and diversions, which furnished the jolly company with plenty of amusement and produced much merriment and frolic. At a conventient time a delicious birthday supper was served to which all did ample justice. A little further romp and frolic and then the guests wished Miss Mary many more happy birthdays and departed for their homes, declaring they had a most delightful time. Those in attendance were: Nellie RICHTER, Frank GODWIN, Artinse MC CRARY, John GRAVETT, Hazel COVERT, John MC DANIEL, Leona LILLIE, Glen HALE, Mary RICHTER, Faye RUMMERFIELD, Ellen RICHTER, Eddie RICHTER, Tillie RENNER, Teddy RENNER, Louis AULT, Ester RICHTER, Charley REICHTER [sic], Mabel GRAVETT, Bennie RUMMERFIELD, Donice VROMAN, John HALE, Gertie MC DAN! IEL, June RUMMERFIELD, Goldie SITZMAN, Allen RENNER, Leona RUMMERFIELD, John RICHTER, Clarice CUNNINGHAM, John LAMPHEAR, Marie STOKES, Glen ALLEN, Mary MC DANIEL and Jessie BLUNT.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lillie, Baker, Richter, Stokes, Sitzman, McDaniel, Vroman, more Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/161 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, January 17, 1917 LITTLE MISS LEONA LILLIE CELEBRATES ELEVENTH BIRTHDAY Thursday marked the eleventh birthday anniversary of little Miss Leona LILLIE and in order to celebrate the occasion in the proper manner, she invited a number of her little schoolmates and friends to come to her home after school. The children derived much pleasure in various games and songs, which were entered into with much interest and enthusiasm and made the Lillie home ring with merriment. At the proper time the little folks were treated to a delicious birthday luncheon, which was served by Mesdames LILLIE and BAKER. After the serving of the luncheon the children indulged in a little further romp and then, just before dusk, and after wishing Leona many more such happy birthdays, the little guests departed for their homes, declaring they had spend a most delightful afternoon. Those in attendance were: Nellie and Mary RICHTER, Marie STOKES, Goldie SITZMAN, Gertie MC DANIEL, Mabel and Hazel VROMAN, Nellie WILLIAMS, Hazel COVERT and Margaret LILLIE.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Applegate Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/160 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, May 18, 1916 The Applegate players that appeared at the Puls & Gansemer hall for three nights the latter part of last week, were greeted with good houses each night as usual. This company have [sic] always given the best of satisfaction with their Murray engagements. They will return to their usual home headquarters in Union, and will soon start out for the summer season under a canvas. Mr. Applegate is an old Cass county boy, and is sure a great favorite in the home towns where he has visited. Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, May 28, 1917 Joy Applegate came in from Columbus, Saturday, and reports the show making good money and getting along nicely. Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, February 19, 1917 J.R. Applegate, “the old reliable,” is commencing to organize his show troupe for the coming season. He expects them to begin assembling the last of the week. He will open up for the season in a short time and play most of the surrounding towns. Watch this paper for further announcements. Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, May 28, 1917 J.R. Applegate and associate players arrived here Monday, where they will open the season with their tent show today. Mr. Applegate has a talented troupe this season and will play three nights here. The opening play this evening is “Ishmael.”

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Keedy Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/159 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, June 22, 1916 (front page) PROMINENT UNION COUPLE ARE MARRIED IN OMAHA Among the marriage licenses appearing in the Omaha papers is that of two prominent young people of Union, who were joined in wedlock in the metropolis, Miss Hattie J. TAYLOR and Mr. Earl W. KEEDY. The wedding will be the source of much pleasure to the host of friends of the contracting parties, who are legion throughout the entire southern part of the county. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Barbara A. TAYLOR, and is one of the most charming and highly esteemed young ladies in Union, where she has been reared to womanhood and where she is quite prominent in the social and religious life of the community. Mr. Keedy has made his home in Union for the past few years and is conducting the drug store in that city and is numbered among the most progressive young men in that place and one held in the highest esteem by a large circle of warm friends. The young people will make their home in Union in the future and this fact will be very pleasing to their many friends.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Everett, Richards Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/158 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, April 24, 1916 WILLIAM EVERETT DIES AT THE AGE OF 101 YEARS [front page] >From Friday’s Daily. The information was received here yesterday of the death near South Bend of William EVERETT, who may well be considered the oldest resident of the county, as he was at the time of his death last Saturday, 101 years and twenty-three days of age. Mr. Everett has been making his home at the residence of William Richards, near South Bend, and has been rather feeble during the last few years, due largely to his very advanced age and generally debilitated condition. He was well known throughout the county and for some years resided south of this city. The funeral was held at South Bend and the body was laid to rest in the cemetery near that place.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Windsor, Everett, Lyle Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/157 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, June 5, 1916 DEATH OF FORMER PLATTSMOUTH LADY AT YORK HOSPITAL >From Friday’s Daily. A message was received here last evening announcing the death at the hospital in York, Neb., of Mrs. Harry WINDSOR, formerly Miss Star EVERETT of this city, which occurred there yesterday. Mrs. Windsor, since her marriage, had made her home at Waco, Neb., and for some time had been in poor health, culminating in an operation for gall stones at the York hospital. The condition of Mrs. Windsor was such as to make her recovery doubtful, and she was unable to withstand the shock of the operation. She leaves a husband and one little child, 3 years old, to mourn her death. While here Mrs. Windsor made her home with her sister, Mrs. LYLE, and family, while Mr. Lyle was hired as cashier at the Burlington station, and Mrs. Windsor was for a time employed as one of the operators in the telephone office. The friends of the family will regret greatly to learn of the death of this estimable lady, and extend to the bereaved family their deepest sympathy in their hour of grief.

Sometime in the 1890s (I think) the government funded a program to send culture out to the rural states. This involved touring art shows, plays and parts of plays, musical performances, literary readings and the like. I think the idea was begun by someone from Chautauqua, New York, but I don't know about that. A volunteer in each town or county arranged a place for the performance, sold tickets, and sent the money to the agency of the government who paid the artists and performers for their work. Thus plays that might only have been seen in New York or Philadelphia could be experienced by folks in the most rural parts of the country. Judy Ryden We cannot change the direction of the wind... but we can adjust our sails. jryden@roguecc.edu > From: Becky Applegate <becky_kato@yahoo.com> > Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 12:56:43 -0700 (PDT) > To: NECASS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [NE-CASS] HICKS, White & Myers chautauqua system > Resent-From: NECASS-L@rootsweb.com > Resent-Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 13:55:47 -0600 > > Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, May 28, 1917 Miss HICKS, representing the WHITE > & MYERS chautauqua system, an organiser, was here Monday and Tuesday, working > with the various local committees. The work consisted principally of > advertising the chautauqua and launching the sale of season tickets, which at > last accounts, 160 had been sold. [Can anyone explain what a "chautauqua > system" is? Thanks, Becky] > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go > to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Becker, Miller, Woods, Hardnock, Weinheimer, Wallinger, more Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/156 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, August 31, 1916 THE LAST SAD TRIBUTE TO MRS. JOHN H. BECKER A Large Concourse of Sympathetic Neighbors and Friends Assembled. Yesterday afternoon the funeral services of the late Mrs. John H. BECKER were held at the home on west Pearl street and they were attended by a very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends to pay their tribute to the memory of this noble lady who had been taken so suddenly from their midst and the large number in attendance spoke eloquently of the deep feeling of grief at the loss they had sustained in her death. The old neighbors from the community where the Becker family had lived for so many years were present to bid farewell to the one they had known and loved for so many years and who had endeared herself to them by the many acts of kindness and care. The services were conducted by Rev. C.E. PERLEE, pastor of the Christian church, who spoke eloquently of the life of the departed, of her many acts of kindness that had endeared her to all who had known her and of her beautiful and faithful Christian life, and to the family it brought a sense of comfort as the anticipated the time when once more they might meet with the wife and mother in the better land where there would be no more severing of ties of love or bitter partings. During the services at the house Mrs. E.H. WESTCOTT and Miss Hazel TUEY gave three very pleasing numbers, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” “Asleep is Jesus,” and “In the Sweet By and By,” each with their message of comfort and hope to those who had been bereaft [sic] by death. The house as well as the lawn was filled with those who mourned with the family and the wealth of floral beauty placed on the casket spoke of the feeling of great esteem in which Mrs. Becker had been held in the entire community. Among those attending from out of the city were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. MILLER, Archie MILLER, Lyle MILLER, Lehy MILLER, Mr. and Mrs. John WOODS, Mr. and Mrs. Sam HARDNOCK, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse HARDNOCK, all of Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. Will BECKER, Mr. and Mrs. George BECK, of Mason City, Illinois; Mrs Alice WEINHEIMER, of Pekin, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Albert WALLINGER of Elmwood; Mr. and Mrs. George WALLINGER, South Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. BAUMGART, Lamar, Nebraska AND Miss Emma TRESHAM of Seattle, Wash.; Frank GUSTIN and wife of Elmwood. The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery and the pall bearers were sons and sons-in-law, P.T., H.E., W.A. BECKER, G.A. KAFFENBERGER, Frank A. CLOIDT, and C.T. PEACOCK.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Streight, Uray, Peterson, Egenberger, Amison, Dovey, more Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/35.1 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, August 31, 1916 CAME TO PLATTSMOUTH WHEN ONLY THIRTEEN YEARS OLD O.M. STREIGHT, another pioneer of experience, came to Plattsmouth with his father, from Montgomery county, Iowa, in 1857, when he was 13 years of age. He calls to mind that the leading hotel was a three-story frame building called the City hotel, situated on the ground now occupied by the Plattsmouth hotel. It was run by Mrs. URAY, who was the mother of Mrs. J.C. PETERSON. He attended school in a frame building occupying the ground where EGENBERGER’s saloon now is. At this time Plattsmouth was a greater outfitting point for the west than Omaha. It had some live business firms, among them being AMISON and DOVEY, TOOTLE and HANNA, STAUD and ANDERSON, SIMPSON, MICKELWAITE and SHARP. During the years 1865, 1866, and 1867, Mr. Streight was engaged in driving teams across the plains to Denver and the mountains for the freighters and had many varied experiences with frontiersmen while thus engaged. He has seen Plattsmouth grow from a frontier town into a pretentious modern! city, and does not regret having cast his lot with the early pioneers here.

Below are some of the names for which I have articles. Most are obituaries but many are news items, more than brief mentions, that seem informative. Let me know if any of these folks belong to you and I will work on them. Becky Amick, David Baker, Ida Parr Behr, Elizabeth Berggren, C.A. Biggs, Berl Billings, Clinton Brooks, Maria Jane Caldwell, Maria Patterson Chriswisser Cook, E.W. Deles Dernier, Wm Dovey, Ione & Helen Dutton, Edward Everett, Wm. Frans, Rue Harris, C.F. Hennings, Rose Hess, John Hoback, John Kaffenberger, Katie Kaufmann, Henry Keedy, Earl Kendall, Bessie Keys, Mrs. Blaine Kintz, Orvil Kopp, Bena Kuhney, Harry H. Lorenz, Emma Parker, CM Reed, George C. Rihn, Philip Sanders, Andrew Schomaker, Cora Smith, Will Speck, Claus Stanfield, Earl Taylor, Hattie J. Tewksbury, Elvira (nee Walker) Thomas, Ida M. Wiles, John Wilson, Wm. T. Windsor, Star (nee Everett) Wortman divorce Young, DA --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, January 8, 1917 Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John S. HANSON, December 28, a boy. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.

Dear Listers, Aside from the obituaries and other family news, the Plattsmouth Journal had many articles that reflected a bustling community. Good weather was regularly reported and with that was the expectation of good crops. It was an election year and Cass county watched closely as Woodrow Wilson carried California by 3700 votes. The Home Guard helped to tighten the border at Mexico and there was speculation over the length of the war with Germany. In September, 1916, Plattsmouth had a Home Coming for its pioneer citizens and urged former residents to "come home" for the celebration. The Journal pulled out all the stops and dedicated several full pages to the history of the city and the short biographies of some of their surviving pioneers. I hope this just gives you a little flavor of the times and a bit of perspective to go along with some of the news articles that follow. Happy Mother's Day to moms everywhere! Becky Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, July 24, 1916 THE SOUTH PART OF THE CITY IMPROVING TO GREAT EXTENT The south portion of the city has been doing a great deal of improving this season in the building line and a number of the homes in that section of the city have been remodeled and placed in first class shape and a number of new homes put up that greatly adds to the appearance of that part of the city and indicates that there is a steady advancement in the property interests of that section. With its wooded hills and handsome homes nesting among them there is nor more attractive spot in the whole city that that lying in the south part of Plattsmouth. The new homes that have been erected are all occupied by families that aid in making the city prosperous and from Main street south to the city limits there is a region of handsome and attractive homes that certainly speaks well for the advancement of the city. With the improvements already made and those projected for the next few months, this section of the city will come rapidly to the front. Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, August 7, 1916 OPENING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SCHOOL HOUSE [front page] >From Friday�s Daily. The board of education yesterday took up the task of opening the bids for the construction of the new high school building in this city that is to cost $50,000 and to replace the present inadequate structures that have served to house the schools for the last forty years. The task of rewarding the contract is one that will require some time to determine as there are a large number of bids and the tabulation of the different bids and the comparison of them will be thoroughly taken up by the board of education before the contract is let. The new building will be erected on the southeast portion of the school grounds some hundred feet back from the lot line, which is the most convenient spot for the building and will allow of having the heating plant in the northeast portion of the building in the basement and where the furnace room may be reached on the ground level and will be much more convenient for the handling of coal and rubbish from the building. The board of education is devoting a great deal of time to the work of erecting the new building and will see that the best interests of the citizens are guarded in the putting up of the new structure that is to house the high school and departmental grades of the school. Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, November 20, 1916 MORE MEN ON JOB AND PAVING IS PROGRESSING >From Friday�s Daily. The paving work on Washington avenue is progressing in very good shape as the Monarch company has secured additional men for the work and with the improving weather conditions they are able to rush the work along, and will soon have several of the streets ready for use. The use of asphalt filler on the paving has been a great improvement over the sand filler and will result in giving the people of the city a much nicer pavement than would be possible otherwise. It makes a solid surface and is waterproof, and much more sanitary and clean than other methods of filler used on paving work. With favorable weather conditions it will be only a short time now until the paving is completed and the splendid highway thrown upon for the use of the public for travel, and it certainly will be a vast improvement over the street in the past, when it was impassable at times for mud. Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, December 21, 1916 ORNAMENTAL GATE LEADING TO OAK HILL CEMETERY The suggestion made at a recent meeting of the city council in regard to the placing of an ornamental iron gateway leading to Oak Hill cemetery is a step in the right direction toward improving the appearance of this city of the silent, which until the last few years has not been given the attention that it should have from the community. In almost all cities the last resting place of the loved ones is carefully looked after and kept up in the best shape but in this respect Oak Hill cemetery has not been kept to the standard that it should be. The present committee of the council that has charge of the cemetery work has been in earnest injan [sic] effort to secure better conditions there and to have the cemetery present the proper appearance that it should but it has taken a great deal of time to get the plans for the proper improvements completed and this has retarded the work somewhat. The persons who own lots in the cemetery should join hands with the comm! ittee of the council in seeing that the cemetery is kept in proper shape by having their lots fixed up in a fitting matter. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.