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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

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Easter at St Luke’s Church Crowns City Services

Easter celebrations fill St Luke’s with ornate decorations and musical programs led by the choir under Prof. S. H. Austin. Knights Templar march to worship, a christening takes place, and Sunday school attendance rises with 17 new scholars. Rev Thomas preaches on the Resurrection, while a choral cantata and multiple solos highlight the evening program. The day ends with a large crowd and offerings for orphans and the elderly home.

Sol St. Luke's Church Mt. Zion Commandry Knight Templars Canon Gurgess Bernall Allelina Lucille Bates Roberts Andrews Gloria Margaret Dorothy Bailor H. C. McMahen St. Luke’s S. H. Austin Thomas Mae Morgan Minnie Fry Morgan A. A. Randall E. H. Wescott R. W. White Redeemer Marrilla Maxwell Fremont Randall D. C. York W. G. Brooks Zelma Tuey

Frink and wife head to Pueblo for Lake Minnequa summer

Fred C. Frink and his wife depart from their visit at Mrs Mills to join the Stock Company at Lake Minnequa Colorado for the summer. Frink will play principal comedy parts and his wife leads and heavies. After the season they proceed to New York City to join a Blaney Syndicate show.

Fred C. Frink Mills Pueblo Colo Lake Minnequa Colorado Mr. Frink Mrs F New York City Blaney Syndicate

Lightning Rods at 15 Cents Per Foot by PiTMan and DAVIs

Pure copper cable lightning rod offered at 15 cents per foot by PiTMan and DAVIs. Local hardware suppliers advertise durable grounding components for buildings and barns.

Pure Copper Pitman & Davis

Damage suit filed by Henry Herold over arrest

Henry Herold, through counsel, has filed in district court for damages up to 350000, with 300000 sought for defamation of character and 20000 for false imprisonment, arising from his arrest and imprisonment based on a complaint by W W Coates.

Henry Herold W. W. Coates Herold District Court

Pasture for Rent Near Murray with Water

Seeking pasture for about thirty head of horses or cattle for the summer. Desires good grazing with running water. Location fourty miles northwest of Murray. Contact W. K. Shepherdson.

Murray W. K. Shepherdson

Friends Celebrate Birthday Of Chas F E Cook

A long time resident and prominent Democrat Chas F E Cook marked his fortieth birthday with friends at his southwest city home. The Easter gathering featured social conversation and music as guests extended wishes for many more happy occasions. Present were J O Cole and wife C L Wiles and wife W T Vallery and wife George Wook of Alvo John Lee and many others.

Chas. FE. Cook Cook Mr. Cook 3. O. Cole C. L. Wiles W. T. Vallery George Wook Alvo John Lee

Jimmie Mauzy Graduates From St Louis Pharmacy College

Yesterday Mr and Mrs Henry Maunzy of Plattsmouth announced the graduation of their son Jimmie from the St Louis Pharmaceutical College. Among 46 in the class, thirteen failed the three year course while Maury, promoted from two years, completed with high credits. Plattsmouth takes pride in this achievement and congratulates the graduate and family.

Henry Maanzy Jimmie St. Louis Plattsmouth

Supreme Court refusal on remand in state vs federal cases

Lincoln dispatch notes Attorney General Thompson’s disappointment as the U S Supreme Court refuses to issue a mandamus to compel federal judges to remand suits involving the anti pass law 2 cent fare law Aldrich bill and railway commission bill to state court. The state claimed it was the real party of interest but the court did not rule on that issue before trial and appeal.

Lincoln Thompson U. S. Supreme Court Railway Commission Attorney General United States

Substantial Improvements at W H Wynn Home

W H Wynn advances home upgrades in south town adding indoor water, a porch, fresh paint, and ongoing lawn terracing and sodding to create a convenient and beautiful residence for his family.

W. H. Wynn

Easter Picnic Draws Large Turnout in Maxwell Pasture

About 75 people enjoyed a pleasant Easter picnic yesterday in Maxwell pasture south of the city. They shared a luncheon and Eddie Gilson photographed the merrymakers during the gathering.

Maxwell Pasture Eddie Gilson Merry Makers

Wm Long Dies At Murray After Pneumonia

William T. Long, born August 31 1840 near Madison Ohio, died at his Murray area home after a brief pneumonia illness. He leaves wife Sarah and four children Alvie G Long Minnie Stokes Addie Stokes and Anna Miller. Funeral at United Brethren church in Mynard with Rev Wachtall officiating. burial in Bikenberry cemetery.

Wm. T. Long Murray Madison Ripley County Ohio Sarah Taylor Silas Long

Plattsmouth Defeats Glenwood In Season Opener

Plattsmouth boys blank Glenwood 11 to 1 in Glenwood on a fine day. Bates Beal Reese Dovey Staats and the rest performed well with strong pitching and solid fielding showing early promise for the season. Ramsey coach Livingston Richey and others assisted, earning praise for the victory.

Glenwood Bates Beal Reese Kanka Staats Dovey Smith Faber Dickson

Leona Wheeler Sues Joseph A. Connor for 50000 in Los Angeles

Mrs. Leona W. Wheeler of Los Angeles and formerly of Omaha sues Joseph A. Connor for 50000 over assault and libel claims. She alleges a March 30, 1907 incident in Los Angeles caused a nervous shock and seeks 25000 for injuries plus 25000 for libel from letters about her Omaha record.

Omaha Bee Leona W. Wheeler Los Angeles Omaha Joseph A. Connor Connor

Rise of the U S Telephone Network Reaches 6 Million Lines

The article notes the U S now has 6 million telephones in use at the start of the year, predicting rapid growth toward universal telephony. It highlights massive investments, expanding networks across cities, farms, and seas, and projects 20 percent saturation by 1915–1920 with total instruments exceeding 20 million.

United States Bell

Former Plattsmouth citizen cited for Sunday liquor sales

Officers Woolridge Willis and Schultz in plain clothes raided C. C. Postal’s restaurant at 503 South Thirteenth Street and seized three and a half cases of beer. Postal faced charges for selling beer on Sunday without a license, operating in a back room. A separate note mentions a large line of gentlemen’s furnishings by Holly the tailor.

Omaha World- Herald Plattsmouth Woolridge Willis Schultz C. C. Postal South Thirteenth Street Postal

Three men Found Guilty for Drunkenness Near Water Plant

In Justice Court County Attorney C A Rawls saw James Dolan Dan O Nea l and E D Fay found guilty of drunkenness with a beer keg near the water company pumping station. They received five days in jail on bread and water by Judge Archer. The note ends with an ad from Mrs Julia C Dwyer offering millinery to ladies.

C. A. Rawls Justice of the Peace James Dolan Dan O'Neal E. D. Fay Water Company Archer

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Tem Cobh The Christian Church Christ Presbyterian Church Salsbury B. A. McElwain Vorage Ladies Sopriano Saisbury C. E. Cook James Mauzy St Louis Pharmacutical College WM. Long Plattsmuth Glenweod Holly’s American Telephone and Telegraph Company Bell Companies Meares Prairies Hurmar Rocky Mountains Wyoming Miny Holly the Lothier Justice Court Julia C. Dwyer
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