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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1909

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Allow Claim For Marriage Fees And Union Convention

The county board upheld a claim by ex County Judge J E Douglas for 481 50 marriage ceremony fees explaining the legal dispute over such fees. Judge Douglas had previously paid into the treasury under protest after a supreme court ruling deemed the fees as the judge's personal right. The consistory of the International Typographical Union at St Joe Mo proceeds with its five day convention with 298 delegates as 60 000 members benefit from sanitariums and support.

J. E. Douglas Douglas Supreme Court Ramsey W. & Pastor Sinotype St. Joe International Typographical Union United States Canada Hawaiian Islands Philippines Colorado Springs Colo Phoenix Ariz Pastor St. Joe Union

Tom Moore welcomes census news of a ten-pound boy

Thomas A. Moore of the Enterprise office announced at an early hour on Wednesday that his wife has a healthy ten-pound son. The father, a linotype operator, and mother are doing well. the attending physician says proper care will help him grow strong. The Mantila Times sends congratulations to the family.

Thomas A. Moore Enterprise Tom Sen Moore

Suit Seeks 20000 From City Beer Hall Over Train Injury

John Rakes Jr through his father sues Chris Schneider a saloon keeper and Lion Holding Co of Omaha in Lancaster County District Court seeking 20000 for permanent injuries after an alcohol fueled incident. Rakes claims he was a minor when he bought intoxicants on June 6 and was injured attempting to board a moving Missouri Pacific train leading to leg amputation. He alleges damages for lost earnings and life impairment.

John Rakes, Jr John Rakes District Court Lancaster County Chris Sclnelder Lion Honding Company Omaha John Raken, Jr Schneider's Missouri Pacifle A. P. Moran Lincoln Nebraska City

Burlington Changes in Local Commerce

The Burlington bulletin reports J. A. Fayja named general storekeeper succeeding T. J. Prier who resigns to become general purchasing agent for the Wabash railroad. C. A. How previously held that position and has also resigned from the Wabash. his next plans are not announced.

The Burlington J. A. Fay T. J. Prier Frier Wabash Railroad C. A. How Mr. How Wabash

Aftermath of Greek Brawl Ends With Escape Pass

Pietro, blamed for an earlier deadly clash between Greeks misidentified as Italians, hid along the tracks near the Burlington depot as Sheriff Quinton and Deputy Man speaker hunted him. Foreman Scott ferried Pietro to Omaha on No 14 at 10 o clock, while the sheriffs slept.

Burlington Quinton Scott Pietro Foreman Scott Omaha Pacific Junction No. 14

Fast Flying Fleet Escapes After Rampage in South Park

Fleet Wilson, the troublesome youth blamed for terror around August Bach’s home in South Park, was released after a county attorney’s quick review. He pledged to stay away from Plattsmouth, but soon returned to town, provoking a chase that ended with Sheriff Quinton’s men subduing him in Lincoln Avenue. The incident followed a night of scratches and bruises on Wilson’s face.

Fleet Wilson August Bach South Park Mr. Bach Ramsey Fleet Plattamouth Dolliver Cuming Bruke Quinton Lincoln Avenue

Nolting Couple Board Morning Train to Omaha

F. W. Nolting and his wife were passengers on the morning train bound for Omaha where they planned to visit friends during the day.

F. W. Nolting Omaha

Missouri Pacific plans major Omaha Kansas City line improvements

The Missouri Pacific announces extensive upgrades on the Omaha to Kansas City line. Falls City will become a division point with new tracks and bridge work, and a heavier rail system from Kansas City to Omaha is planned. In Omaha, more than $100,000 of work proceeds near Forty-Eighth and Leavenworth, with new terminals and switching yards on the south side. The Belt Line will have grade eliminations and a partial double track to boost efficiency, while fourteen locomotives now operate daily to service nearby plants and yards. BE. M. Vance oversees Omaha terminal work.

Missouri Pacific Omaha Kansas City Falls City West Side Forty-elahth Leavenworth Streets Leavenworth Street Illnois Central Porty-sixth Farnam Streets BE. M. Vance

John Fight and William Hagel Plan Omaha Day With Friends

John Fight travels with his brother-in-law William Hagel to Omaha for a day spent with friends.

John Fight William Hagel Omaha

Resolutions Honor Rev James H Salsbury at Plattsmouth Church

Plattsmouth church unanimously expresses regret and deep esteem for Rev James H Salsbury who led four years there and previously served Plattemouth. They commend his efforts to raise debt and wish him and his family success in Auburn where he will pastor.

J. H. Salsbury First Presbyterian Church Plattemouth Auburn Plattsmouth James H. Salabury Divine Wall Mr. Salsbury Salebury James H. Salsbury Auburn Herald

Shoesley and Compton Wed in Alvo City

George A Shoesley and Claudia Compton of Alvo were married this afternoon by Justice W T Sloan after securing a license. Clerk Miller calls it one of the most impressive services seen in the office. The groom is a son of D B Shoesley, a prominent local farmer. The bride is regarded as belonging to a well regarded family. The couple will reside in Alvo.

George A. Shoesley Claudia Compton Alvo W. T. Sloan Miller Nebraska City D. EB. Sheesley Journal

Bartlett Base Ball Team Heads to Union Facing Graves’ Crew

The Bartlett team travels to Union this morning for a likely hot game against Brother Graves. The visitors show good form and expect a strong crowd for the matchup.

Bartlett Union Brother Graves

Grass and Weeds on Courthouse Pavement Urge Attention

County commissioners are urged to address tall grass and weeds growing on the courthouse pavement. The courthouse lawn is well kept by custodian Tom Svoboda, but the weed growth mars the area and should be trimmed promptly for a tidy appearance.

Court ‘House Tom Svoboda

Bankers venture on Seattle Coast trip to Alaska Yukon exposition

Nesteel of the Murdock bank joins Charles F. Gothman for a several weeks voyage to Seattle for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. They will travel down the coast visiting Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Long Beach and other California points before returning home by a southern route.

BR. Nesteel Murdock Charles FL Gothman Seattle Pacific Coast Portland Ore San Francisco Los Angeles Long Beach California

Ill and hopeful health updates from Omaha area hospital patients

Reports detail grave condition for Mrs. Alice Towle with heart and complications, and little change for Mrs. Lydia Newland though hopes of recovery exist. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne show steady improvement, while M. Hiatt and Frank Svoboda remain weak. K Dunbar ill at Hotel Riley, Lillian Haase remains hospitalized with little change.

Alice Towle Omaha Lydia Newland George W. Osborne M. Hiatt Frank Svoboda K. Dunbar Riley Frank Fremont Dunbar Lillian K. Haase

Wants Him Adjusted Insane Complain Filed

A complaint filed with Clerk of the Court Robertson by Mrs. Bertha Hunger names Albert F Hunger as insane. Nearby residents are summoned as witnesses. The elderly man has lived in the city for years and suffered partial paralysis and violent fits. No hearing date yet due to missing inquisition commission.

Robertson Bertha Hunger Albert F. Hunger Rock Bluffs Inqinity Commission

Tutt Visits County for Sheriff Campaign

J S Tutt Democratic candidate for Cass County sheriff was in the city from Plattsmouth en route to the west end to campaign. He says Cass County has shifted from a strong Republican tilt to a small Republican majority, boosting a hustling Democrat’s chances.

J. S. Tutt Cass County Plattamouth Tutt Omaha World- Herald

Schlater Builds New Stable On North Fourth Street

Hall in New Tarn reports County Treasurer Schlater joins improvements by erecting a large handsome stable on his premises on North Fourth street. The design aims to be an ornament and reflect the energy he puts into keeping his promises at the forefront for looks and style.

Schlater North Fourth Street

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Mortsmouth Malvern Underwood, Jr Underwood Williams Platsmouth Boys Carson McCauley Mason Sidney Baker Bros Ernest Sixth Street Messra Zuckweller & Lutz John Crabill Main Street Kroehler Bros Carl Herger Kunsman & Ramge William Barclay A. P. Barnes John Hart & Son A. J. Trillity B. Golding Charley Martin Hall
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