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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1909

Page

2

Italians Start Cutting Affray In Front Of Tracks

Foreman Scott with a new Italian crew faced two quarrelsome workers Pietro and Lughi who fought with a knife near the cars. Scott intervened saving Pietro's wife and the fight scattered toward Omaha as deputies pursued the fleeing aggressor. The incident sparked talk of temperaments by region and a fresh start for the gang without disruption.

Scott Sheriff’s Office Red Pietro Lughi Luigi Foreman Scott Mr. Scott Pietra Omaha Quinton Italy Weeping Water Manley Vietro

Seventy One Years Celebrated With Surprise Birthday

In South Park at the home of David Taylor a surprise party honored his seventy first birthday attended by about fifty friends. Rev. Luther Moore gave a warm address and presented gifts while guests enjoyed lawn games, ice cream, and a luncheon. Taylor, a long-time Marion and Vincennes resident, served in the Civil War with the Twelfth Indianainfantry and was briefly captured at Cape Girardeau.

David &. Taylor South Park Wome Abd Luther Moore Rev. Moore Vincennes Ind Minnolwetuw Tne Marion Thin City Kines Taylor Linn Éouwnty, Ln Twelfth Town Infantry Wcs Cape Girardeau

Junkin objects to primary ballot printing confusion

Secretary of State Junkin argues the Hebron Champion printed the wrong names on the primary ballot. He notes precinct assessors and several local officials are not nominated at primaries but by caucus or general election. The cited law lists exemptions for village and township officers and other local posts from primary nomination.

Junkin Hebron Board of Supervisors Board of Education

George Melsinger Visits County for Commissioner Bid

Democratic candidate George B P Melsinger arrives in the city to campaign for county commissioner. He is described as one of the county's finest men, highly popular locally, with strong support expected across the county.

George BP. Melsinger Case County

Commissioners Hold Session in Plattsmouth Nebraska

Plattsmouth Nebraska August 3 1909 the board of county commissioners met with all members present. Minutes approved and bills allowed on the general fund including salaries meals and travel for numerous officials and jurors plus road fund claims and bridge work orders. The board adjourned to meet August 24 1909.

Playsmouth Neb Board of County Commissioners L. D. Switzer F. Gleardet F. M. Svoboda Mary E. Poster W. E. Rowgencrans R. Jordan E. E. Hilton A Friedrich Oliver Vickers W. C. Rameey Cer- Citicreg Schaelbw J. O. Ward Ward Clark J. W. Ruhga Max Straub Same Dovey J. W. Gamble Will Adams H. M. Tyson Q. K. Parmele John D. Tutt F. H. Dunbar H. M. Boenrichsen EB. Sturzeneeger AH. Lyman A. Kurtz H. F. Kropp News-Herald M. M. Butler J. B. Sutherland Oliver Typewriter Co Remington Typewriter Co Saveenes Sane F. Goes Dabb Coupe Oueg Co Neb. Lighting Co Hang Johnson Mdise Stone Mercantile Co E. Manspeaker John Clarenre John Waterman Louisville Courier A. Frederickson J. HL. Tams Je Bers John Leesley J. A. Tame M. E. Manspeaker J. H. Hall W. H. Lavender Ossenkop Plattsmouth Telephone Co Dr. J. C. Munger D. B. B. Davis J. Clarence J. &. Douglas PY. S. Barnes Cappen Va Wm. Miller Frank Rouse J. BE. Bates F. W. Reece Chris Roenfeldt Wm. Rush F. W. Wilson W. Wood Lewis Johnson Grant Hackenburg PRGA F. Rathburn Will Childers Cedar Creek Lumber Greenwood W. C. Bartlett Nwt A. N. Speer K. D. Ge Oe Viata Kuras J. He Heneger A. D M. Suleer Streamer Lumber Co Goersaas Loulaville A. W. Barrett Lumber. Co Eagle Murdock Bes Eaves W. A. Cole Uwleks Clarence Moulasiger Fornoff Elmer Melsinger Marry Melsinger Jacob Porno Fred Coffman Pf. Teaver J. M. Hoover Ben Beckman Neb. Construction Co TL Hathaway Bee Clea Stroemer Lumber Co James Robertson John Clarence D. Quinton Sherif Sam G. Smith Fred Clark Walt Thacker Dr. J. F. Brendel Elmer Parks SIRE Amen O Dora Darrough BeaChevue Tra Clark Leonard Crawford, Jr Brim Fc Incae A Asene Thomas McQuinn M. G. McQuinn G. R. Olson Dr. J Livingston Lulu Nelson Jones Geo. Hild James Tigner Char. Hill John Hobshell W. Marks Chas. L. Graves Henry Pell Ed. Midkiff Lydia Midkiff W. Line George Barrowman John Cory Geo. Cole P. L. Thacker F. M. Saxon Ic. D. Quinton J. P. Sattler Geo. Saxon Geo. N. la Rue Wm. Chalfant John Larsh Greed F. Harris T. W. Swan Jesse Pell J. BE. McCarroll O. Erwin Saes Mollie Gerrans James Carrough John Vanhorn Fred Black Asa McCullough Redman B. Clark Geo. L. Thacker State Albert Hathaway Matt G. McQuinn Len T. Thacker Lee Thacker

Svoboda's Nebraska crop yields praised in clipping

John Svoboda shared a clipping from Lawrence Nebraska showing Joe Svoboda's wheat and oat crop. The note says the crop yielded 3496 bushels of wheat and 891 bushels of oats with wheat yields from 18 to 29 bushels per acre, marking prosperity for local farmers. Ed Vosacek did the breaking in under four days.

John Svoboda Lawrence Neb Joe Svoboda

Return of Miss Mary Foster From East Visit

The article notes the return of Miss Mary Foster county superintendent of schools with her parents after a visiting and recreation trip in the east. It states the trip was enjoyable and provided much needed rest, and she appears well and ready to resume duties.

Mary Foster Foster

Meadow resident reports excellent corn prospects and rain boost

Carey from Meadow says crops show superb corn prospects with a likely good yield after a wood rain that occurred during his trip to the city. He traveled back home this afternoon via the Schuyler route.

Doe Carey Meadow Schuyler

Lands Open for Homestead Quotas in Northwest Regions

Registration periods run July 15 to August 5 for Flathead Kalispell Coeur d Alene and Spokane reservations with train routes via Burlington Great Northern. Advertises government irrigated lands in Big Horn Basin and 320 acre Mondell lands in eastern Wyoming for free homesteading as growth rises.

Flathead Indian Reservation Kalispell Mont Great Northern Railway Coeur D'Alene Idaho Spokane Spokane Reservation Washington Burlington-Great Northern Seattle Wenatchee Upper Northwest Empire Big Horn Basin Wyomjing

Telephone Lines Extend Westward For Lincoln Dispatch

A Burlington wire stringing crew works west from Sutton toward Hastings to install a telephone link for train dispatching between Lincoln and Kearney. Telegraph use in the Lincoln division dispatch office will end once the line is completed and branch connections are made.

Burlington Sutton Hastings Lincoln Kearney Nebraska Ite Omaha Sioux City Ravenna State Journal

Birth of Baby Boy to Mrs Cameron in California

Word arrives of a baby boy born to Mrs Dr Cameron formerly Miss Sallie Agnew in California. Great-Grandmother Parmele is notified and proud of the new great grandchild. Both mother and child are reported as doing well.

Dr. Cameron Sallie Agnew California Parmele C. H. Parmele

Petition for administrator of J W Egenberger estate

In county court this morning Mrs Mary Exenberger filed to appoint an administrator for the estate of her late husband J W Egenberger. J H Egenberger (Eddie) is named as administrator. Personal property value is $2000 and realty $7000. Hearing set for August 24. Matthew Ger ing is counsel for the petitioner.

Mary Exenberger J. W. Egenberger J. H Eddie) Egenberger Matthew Gering

Plattamouth to Get New Grain Commission House

M. L. Williams of Louisville will open a grain commission house in Plattamouth. He plans to deal in grains and related stocks, catering to customer demand. Williams expects to start business in a few days and anticipates a profitable field.

Plattamouth M. L. Williams Louisville

Rush to Salt Lake Tangles Nebraska Trains Westbound

The State Journal notes a heavy westbound surge as Nebraska handles rising business. A grand army encampment in Denver will spur extra trains and equipment carrying needs later in the week.

Nebraska Grand Army Denver State Journal

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Kindness

The Heisel family expresses sincere thanks for sympathy floral tributes and acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of their husband and father Mrs C Heisel and family thank all who offered support.

C. Heisel

Fine line Solid Silver and Cut Glace at Crabill's

A readable note from Crabill's Jewelry highlights fine line solid silver and cut glass pieces on display, signaling new arrivals in the store's showcase.

Crabill’s

Pastureland for Rent Near Plattsmouth

The undersigned offers about 40 nerves of good grass for pastureting horses only with good running water and ample shade. Rate is one dollar per month per head. Location: 7.5 miles south of Plattsmouth, care of Co. Bengen.

Co. Bengen Plattsmouth

Left On Her Doorstep for This Mother

Mrs A G Tyson of Livermore California shares how a small book described a new cod liver oil extraction method Vinici or Vinci aiding her five year old daughter’s loss of appetite nervousness and fatigue. The remedy improved her strength and resilience and reduced cold susceptibility.

A. G. Tyson Livermore Cal Vinci

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Forman Scott Section Gang David Vicksburg Grant J. H. Thrasher M. L. Johnson Briggs Grover Ruffner George Parley Louise Trillety Wurl KE. A. Wurl Mr. Taylor Dr. Co. B. Nagelmann W. E. Rosencrans Tati Land Seekers Information Bureau Omaha, Neb G. W. Osborne Osborne Lydia Newland Frank Svoboda Alice Towle Lillian K. Hasse Salt Lake
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