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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

2

Loyal Daughters Entertain at Dunkleberger Home

The Loyal Daughters class of the Christian church met Tuesday evening at Rev. and Mrs. D. L. Dunkleberger’s home. Mrs. M. S. Briges led the class with a large attendance and a joyful program of vocal and instrumental music followed by refreshments prepared by Mrs. Dunkleberger and her daughters Golda and Florence.

D. L. Dunkleberger Toral Daughters Christian Church M. S&s. Briges Leacher Dunkiechereer Golda Tiene

Mrs B F Wiles and Miss Spangler Return from Assemblly

Mrs B F Wiles and Miss Elizabeth Spangler returned last evening from Linecetu where they attended the Epworth League assembly.

B. F. Wiles Elizabeth Spangler Linecetu Epworth Leatrue

Commercial Club Sets Third Thursday Meetings

The Commercial Club holds its monthly meeting on the third Thursday evening, inviting members to attend and discuss upcoming events and community matters.

Commercial Club

City notes bring Hild from Mynard for business

G. M. Hild of near Mynard was in the city for several hours to attend to business matters. TY. 4H. Pollock returned this morning on No. 15 from Chicago after handling business there for a few days.

G. M. Hild Near Mynard Pollock No. 15 Chicago

Miss Elizabeth Kerr's Nebraska Visit Pending Weeklong Stay

Miss Elizabeth Kerr traveled to Lihara Nebraska yesterday afternoon to visit relatives and friends for about a week.

Elizabeth Kerr Lihara Neb

McKetee Heads to Minneapolis for Brief Business Trip

Be McKetee departed on the early Burlington train this morning for Minneapolis to attend to business matters for a few days.

BE. McKetee Burlington Minneapolis

Local Residents Visit Eastwood Family Guests

Mrs. Rosella Simmons and Mrs. Alice Kelley of Amos arrive to visit G. P. Eastwood and wife for a short time, after traveling from their home. Ed Donat mentioned as contact for harvest needs.

Rosella Simmons Alice Kelley Amos, Town G. P. Eastwood

Union man to Omaha on No 5 passenger

W H Mark of Union departed this morning from his home taking a seat on No 5 for Omaha where he will attend to business matters for the day.

W. H. Mark Union Omaha Dar

Coleridge pair leaves Nebraska home visit

Jesse Lowther and his son Harold of Coleridge Neb departed for home after a short visit with Jesse's parents Mr and Mrs J W Lowther near the city. Lowther was in the South Omaha cattle market with a coload and used the trip to visit.

Jesse Lowther Harold Coleridge Neb Mr. Lowther J. W. Lowther

Stranger with a pistol wins calm showdown in tavern

A traveler from the east purchases a revolver and tests it by firing at a tavern crowd in a western town. Scar Joe confronts him. the stranger kills Scar Joe with a concealed explosive then finishes dinner and leaves, noting his wife’s order for a wife’s pistol.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Scar Joe Stanger Cigors Guider Sear Joe

Mystery of Missing Doctor In Lincoln Ledger

Forty years ago in Plattsmouth a missing doctor named Wolfe is suspected of taking money from a bank. Reports say he fled with a woman of questionable reputation, leaving wife Mrs Wolfe unaware of his whereabouts. Lincoln and Plattsmouth papers publish appeals to locate him and recover funds.

Continental Lincoln Wolfe Platnsmouth Pladsmouth Lowell Register Main Street Republican Gily Lowell Republican City

Fourth of July Earnings Highlight Dr Chapman

Dr Chapman led Fourth of July celebrations earnings with a total of 44.65 dollars, including 14.75 dollars from soda sales, reflecting strong event activity.

Dr. Chapman

Doctor Rawlins Leaves Town for Fairer Climes

Esteemed physician Doctor Rawlins departs the community today seeking brighter prospects and will be greatly missed for his many testimonials of worth and service to society.

Death notice for Francis Soter at 7 months old

Died in this city on Tuesday August 12 Francis Soter daughter of S and Diana White aged 7 months and 24 days Funeral services were held by Rev Henry at the Episcopal church yesterday afternoon

Francis Soter Diana White Me. Henry Episcopal Church

Fire wall ball event shimmers with lively crowd

Despite rough wording the piece notes a lively fire wall ball event with a broad audience. It mentions net receipts and a popularity vote where Miss Kate Tuney was named the most popular lady, bringing in about 90.

Ecuke Kate Tuney

Poler Merges Reportedly Boosts Shoe Store Reach

The Shoe Store touts broader selection as Poler merges, signaling expanded footprint and continued focus on affordable foot gear. Aimed at shoppers seeking value, the move promises improved inventory and service across its locations.

Poler

Louisville Mystery: Skull Found in Ravine Near Railroad

A Louisville resident, Mr. Noyes, discovered a skull and mutilated remains in a ravine near the railroad while investigating a dog’s digging. The scene yielded a crushed skull, limb bones, clothing fragments, and a torn notebook with mutilated letters, prompting fresh excitement in the village. Dr. Waterman arriving on horseback observed the scene and tied his horse as events unfolded.

Louisville Noyes N.al Dr. Waterman Mr. N

Early Plattsmouth Tax Fight Reveals City Fiscal Mood

In a July meeting forty years prior, citizens debated high property taxes, bonding for street grading, and the legality of bonds. Speakers claimed taxation deterred capital while others argued for permanent road fixes and council economy. A list of city and Cass County officials from that era is provided.

Plattsmouth Court House Eally Jno. Black Jno R. MacMurphy Black D. H. Wheeler Committee On Livingston

Apricots from Ogden Brought by Local Mail Agent

E. B. Lewis, a noted mail agent, delivers six fine apricots from Ogden via the Union Pacific line, illustrating a small, cheerful parcel story in local life.

E. B. Lewis Ogden U. P

Wheat prices in Nebraska City and local quotes

The notice states wheat is 95e to 1 per bushel in Nebraska City while Conner quotes 1.05 to 1.40 here. The reader greets the local price spread with a witty remark about Connor.

Nebraska City Conner Connor

Derrington Returns From Survey Trip With Timber Claims

Fred Derrington returns from surveying trip looking brown and hearty. he weighs 190 pounds and reports acres of timber in the northern part of the state.

Fred Derrington

City Council Debates Tax Equalization In Day Meeting

Citizens watch as city taxes are discussed at a daytime council session. Present were Push ing Johnson Wayman Pollock Newman. I J Clements assessor and marshal I J Clements are summoned. Cal Parmele’s sworn statement is examined. bank taxes are adjusted.

Johnson Wayman Pollock Newmann Han All City Cushing

Also Mentioned on This Page

OF Mynard van Brunt Superior Tiger Dunkleberger Ed Donat Kodaks Weyrich & Hadraba Guitre Bright Lachmann & Bachmann Chiropractors Catholic Church Sixth Street Complesign Gass County R. R. Livingston Phelps Paine Wim. Winterstein J. W. Haines Miles Morgan N Johnson J. Fitzgerald S. Newman J. Wayman A. Nichols R. C. Cushing Thes. Pollock R. Vivian L. F. Johnson Cass Gounty H. F. Ellison Dan’l. McKinnon W.L. Hobbs A. W. Wise Sup. Public Instruction Jacob Vallery T. Clarke Lyman James J. W. Thomids
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