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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1901

Page

5

Best Whiskey Wins in End Cost Comparison

A brief note argues that the best whiskey is the cheapest in the long run, claiming poor whiskey harms taste and stomach and that even a little good whiskey yields better value.

Phil Thierolf's Casino Links to Anheuser Busch Beers

Phil Thierolf operates a casino and also serves as an agent for the Celebrated Anheuser-Busch St. Louis beers.

Phil Thierolf’s Anheuser-Busch St. Louis

Fistic Duel Ends When Griffeth Fires at McCunahae

Local men Joe McCunahae and Earl Griffeth clashed over a poker dispute sparking a fight. Griffeth fetched a revolver and fired three shots, all missing, leaving both men with bruises after they were separated.

Nehawka Register Joe McCunahae Earl Griffeth Griffeth McCunahae

Papillion Story Claims Poor Work by Lincoln Sleuth

The Papillion Times reports Emmons who came from Lincoln with two bloodhounds to track Herman Sanders store thieves, failed to trail in deep snow and quit when it heated. He later boasted of captures but pursued patrons at a Red Light theater, accepting 320 from Sanders for expenses.

The Papillion Times Emmons Lincoln Herman Sanders Papillion South Omaha Red Light Theater Sanders

Local arrests and civil suits filed in county court

Saturday arrests by Marshal Slater included Frank Kohodak who was discharged while Frank Newman and Anton Kalacek were fined 1 each plus costs. Mont Robb and John L. Young sue W C Nye for 65.10 and 79.25 respectively. Ed Fitzgerald sues the D M Ferry Seed Co and F S Thomas for 100 over a horse loss. Union road case heard by Judge Jessen with case under advisement.

Frank Kohodak Frank Newman Anton Kalacek Marshal Slater Archer Kohodak Newman Kalacek Mont Robb Justice Archer W.C. Nye John L. Young W. C. Nye Ed Fitzgerald Liveryman D. M. Ferry Seed Company F.S. Thomas Thomas Jessen Dixon Nebraska City District Court Union Road Henry F. Taylor Board of County Commissioners Union

Man Named Thomas Carr Arrested for Drunkenness and Tied to Robbery Case

Friday afternoon Marshal l arrested a young man giving the name Thomas Carr for drunkenness. Deputy McBride concluded Carr matched the description of a highway robbery suspect in Nebraska City and Otoe County authorities linked him to an assault and robbery on Early of Syracuse. Carr’s jail term for drunkenness expired Tuesday and he was moved to stand trial. a woman named Varney was also involved, bound over with Carr and jailed on $1,000 bail awaiting trial.

Marshall Thomas Carr McBride Nebraska City Otee County Carr Early Syracuse Brower Oboe County Varney

Republicans Set Primary and Convention Dates at Weeping Water

The republican county central committee met at Weeping Water and set primaries for Saturday August 17 and a nominating convention for Saturday August 24. The convention will have 222 delegates with Plattsmouth city entitled to 26.

Republican County Central Committee Weeping Water Plattsmouth City

Fishing Party Loses Horse on Platte Voyage

A party including Hans Goos Otto Bookmeyer Henry Jess Anton Hudecek James Rebal Otto Wurl Ben Elson and Frank Mc Elroy traveled by carryall to the Platte for a fishing trip. A horse died, natives drank most of the lune from the Goun time meal, and a local farmer was paid to dispose of the horse and tow the carryall. Ben Elson faces a 15 share of the damages, contested by others.

Messrs Hans Goos Otto Bookmeyer Henry Jess Anton Hudecek James Rebal Otto Wurl Ben Elson Frank McElroy Platte Carryall Ed Fitzgerald Ben

Hudecek and McElroy Promote Fall Suitings

Tailors Hudecek and McElroy announce new fall samples of suitings and offer summer wear suits at a liberal discount from former prices. Call to view samples and obtain pricing.

Hudecek & McElroy Morgan

Attempted Hold-Up Halts as Sayles Foils Robber

George Sayles of Cedar Creek was stopped by a man asking for a ride near Weeping Water. The bandit produced a revolver but Sayles struck him, the weapon fired, horses bolted, and the robber fled left unidentified.

George Sayles Cedar Creek Sayles

Freight Collision Blocks Pacific Junction Traffic

A northbound freight train collided with a switch engine on the crossing at Pacific Junction on Wednesday afternoon, wrecking both locomotives and blocking traffic for several hours. A wrecking crew cleared the scene and no injuries were reported. Call for Exquisite 5¢ cigars.

Pacific Junction

St Luke's to Resume Services After Vacation

Rev. H. B. Burgess of St. Luke's Episcopal church will resume services this Sunday at the usual hour after a month's vacation during which no services were held. Harry F. Huntington, a well recommended entertainer, will perform at Mynard under Modern Woodmen auspices Friday evening. Admission is 15 or 20 cents. Everyone invited.

H. B. Burgess St. Luke's Episcopal Church The Journal Harry F. Huntington Mynard

Death of Mrs Emma Rockwood in Cass County

Mrs Emma Rockwood died at her home in this city at 2 o clock Saturday morning. An early Cass County settler since 1878 she held business interests including Trico Wood block and other property. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev Burgess, at the home of her sister Mrs Roba White at Sixth and Oak.

Emma Rockwood Cass County Triockwood Block Roba White Sixth and Oak Rev. Burgess

Youngs Reach Legal Separation and Property Split

Mrs. Young receives forty acres near Nehawka and city residence in the settlement of a legal separation from George W. Young. She already owned forty acres at Nehawka and has since deeded eighty acres to her daughter Hattie J. Davis for 4 000 and the Ninth and Granite street town property for 1 000.

George W. Young Ninth Granite Streets

Elevator fire destroys Nehawka grain storage

Sunday morning at 6 o clock the Henry Pollar d elevator in Nehawka caught fire from an unknown cause and burned. About 500 worth of grain was stored inside and the total loss with the building is about 2500. The Mercantile Mutual of Lincoln insured 1000. It is not learned if rebuilding will occur.

Henry Pollard Nehawka Mercantile Mutual Lincoln Pollaré

Best August trip through Yellowstone Park urged

August is ideal for Yellowstone Park with cooler climes than the heat of the Midwest. The park sits 8 feet above sea level and is ringed by snow capped peaks. Write J Francis at Burlington Route Omaha for a park folder with map and shows principal points of interest. Excursion rates daily. inquire with a ticket. Mrs Lena Chalfant of Union presides Cass County W C T U. Annual meeting set for Union on August 22 and 23.

Yellowstone Park Middle West J. Francis Burlington Route Omaha Neb Lena Chalfant Union Cass County

Plattsmouth City Budget Estimate for 1901

The finance committee of Plattsmouth Nebraska presents an estimate of necessary expenses for the next fiscal year. Items include mayor and council, city clerk, treasurer, attorney, street work, fire hydrants, fire department, gas and lighting, interest on refunding bonds, parks, library, and incidentals. Total receipts into city treasury for year ending June 1901 list county treasurer and board of fines, with totals shown.

Plattsmouth Nebraska Awmeast BC City Board of Heart Rom Board of Anes Business Ak Eeres

Local residents listed among Oklahoma drawing registrants

The Journal corrects a misstatement about Kroebler Rhoads and Ackerman returning from Oklahoma. none from here have yet been drawn from the El Reno wheel. Registered locals include A J Trilety W H Rhoads Fred Kroehler George Ackerman Frank Benfer Will Carmack and C L Spencer.

Messrs. Kroebler Rhoads Ackerman Oklahoma el Reno A J. Trilety W. H. Rhoads Fred Kroehler George Ackerman Frank Benfer Will Carmack C. L. Spencer

Fish wander Platte to Missouri as water runs low

Low Platte river water drives fish to seek deeper Missouri waters. A 40 pound yellow catfish was caught across the river in Sarpy county. Nearby, marriage licenses issued to Frederick Fleishman and Sarah Taylor and to Cecil Bulger and Neil Leonard.

Platte River Missouri Platte Sarpy County Frederick Fleishman Manley Sarah Taylor Louisville Cecil Lewis Bulger

Alford v Young slander case opens in district court

Mrs. Lavina Alford, through attorney Judge Chapman, sues Mary Young for 10000 dollars in damages over alleged July and subsequent false statements accusing Alford of criminal relations with Young's husband. The article notes Alford's relocation to Omaha for relief and outlines local context and involved residents.

Young Alford Lavina Alford Chapman Mary Young Alford Plattsmouth Omaha George W. Young Cass County Board of County Commissioners Granite Street Eighth Ninth Young

Missing cash sours fishing trip for Henry Jess

Henry Jess and companions faced travel mishaps on a Platte River fishing trip, but return reveals an envelope with 35 in bills stolen from his cash register. The loss eclipses the trip's discomforts and grief.

Henry Jess Platte

Cox's screens defend home from pests this summer

Its Heep Gut Flies and Mesquitors urge installation of Cox's screens for doors and windows to admit air while excluding pests. The fixtures last several seasons and cost a nominal sum per door or window, offering good protection and peace of mind.

Cox's

Cass County Treasurer reports healthy finances and bond progress

The semi annual report shows a June 30 balance of 869544.94 and a strong fiscal position. County courthouse bonds were 80000 on January 1, 1900, reduced to 57000 with 4000 more to be paid soon, promising tax relief. The bonds are held by the State of Nebraska as part of the permanent school fund.

Barton Cass County Court House Nebraska

Burlington Route Offers Summer Colorado and Utah Trip Deals

Less Than Half Rates. From August 1 to 10 Burlington Route sells round trips to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Salt Lake City at less than one way fare. Return by October 31. Write for Colorado literature for six cents to help decide. J Francis Omaha Nebraska.

Colorado Utah Burlington Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Salt Lake City J. Francis Omaha Neb

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