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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
The column riffs on social mores with sharp, humorous quips about women, men, gossip, and manners. It notes local concerns like the post office site near Sixth and Vine, housing, and a young woman’s independence, reflecting small-town life and attitudes.
Obituary notes James Hall born June 23 1826 in Highland County Ohio raised in Indiana who moved to Iowa then Nebraska. He twice served in the Iowa sheriff’s office and the Nebraska legislature, lived near Elmwood and Eight Mile Grove, and died after protracted illness following an 1870s move and a later marriage to Mary L. Greenslate. Funeral arrangements followed a regimented ritual.
A Lincoln business group at the Commercial Club voted to hold a public meeting on the Pollard salary grab. Lancaster county delegates may be invited to discuss resolutions. H H Bushnell accuses Pollard of $1,000 rebates. Pollard defends March 4 election date and legality. Precedents cited include Dietrich and Hayward cases as debate over pay for sitting officials continues.
Mrs. J. I. Messinger left Immanuel hospital in Omaha five weeks ago and returned Monday evening. She underwent tumor surgery which proved successful and she feels much better now. Her family expresses optimism for a permanent recovery.
John P. Todd of Lincoln arrives in Union with Drs A B Walker K R Newell and G H Gilmore. They tour Plattsmouth in a large Winton, driven by an expert colored chauffeur. The Capital City Automobile Co formed by DeLong and Todd offers sales, repair, and garage services from Lincoln No 10 Street.
Mrs. Rose McCauley Patterson dies at 1 40 this morning after a brief illness of acute gall stones. She leaves a husband Samuel Patterson two sons Donald and James a daughter Doris and parents Mr and Mrs William McCauley siblings Fred and Charles. The body arrived in the city and funeral services were held at St Luke's Episcopal church with burial at Oak Hill. The deceased was 35 and active in St Mary's Guild.
A Lincoln Journal op ed by A. L. Tidd attacks Judge Paul Jessen as anti railroad and warns he is influenced by railroad politics. The piece questions Jessen secret mileage receipts, accuses him of conflicting judge remarks, and contrasts his stance with Congressman Pollard’s earlier loyalty.
The funeral drew numerous attendees from Arapahoe and beyond. Local residents included Henry Coos Sinmons Richey Rh W Clement Will Schmidtmann ae Patterson and Charley Patterson. Out of town guests included Dr Mouser and wife Arapahoe Mr and Mrs Eppinatter Mr and Mrs Mart Mrs Joe Campbel Mrs Geo Hervey Mrs Isabelle Campbell of Omaha Joe Messersmith and wife of Havelock ex State Treasurer Reserve of Lincoln deputy Patterson Mrs J A Walker and Miss Margery Dr Gilmour and wife S Gi Latta and family of Murray.
The Cass county community reports favorable weather with corn shooting up daily and yields promising 40 to 75 bushels per acre. Wheat and oats harvests near completion with strong yields.
Developments in the Holland case fuel speculation on how the Lancaster delegation to the Auburn convention will vote after the first ballot. Predictions say some Os county delegates may switch from Pollard, while Lancaster and Cass delegates hold firm, with whispers of rebellion and shifting allegiances.
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