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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1913

Page

3

Armours Edge Boosters In Extra Innings

The Armours of South Omaha defeated the Boosters 5 to 4 in extra innings at Booster Park. Connor pitched for the Armours and A Graves starred for the visitors, with costly miscues by the Boosters proving pivotal. The game featured timely hits by Whelan Conner and Carle and a ninth inning tied score before the visitors pulled ahead in the tenth.

Armours of South Omaha Booster Ball Park Connor Packers Andy Graves Collins A. Graves Whelan Boosters Conner Carle Mason Mann Hiatt Bageer Cochran Inghram Turtle Warriors of the Diamond Armours Lisbin Ryan Tutile Langhein Donovan Tiatt Graves Callins

Miss Jessie Fox Shows Signs of Recovery

Morning reports from Miss Jessie Fox’s bedside are encouraging. After a recent serious spell, she is improving and her family hopes she will soon be counted on the road to recovery.

Jessie Fox

Turning Exhibition at Katolitky Hall

A turning exhibition at Katolitky Hall drew a large crowd and featured athletic events by the local society and the South Omaha delegation. After services at Rosary church, attendees enjoyed a social dance led by Tom Svoboda's orchestra. Proceeds supported the class preparing for a national tournament.

Katolitky Hall South Omaha Depot Bobs Rosary Church K. OS. Hall West Locust Street Tom Svoboda

Mrs Edward Sprice of Plainview Improving After Surgery

John McNurlin received a card from Omaha noting Mrs Edward Spricek of Plainview was getting along nicely in hospital after an appendicitis operation on Thursday at Omaha General hospital. Doctors planned to allow nourishment and progress is praised by county friends.

John McNurlin Omaha Edward Spricek Plainview Omaha General Hospital

Leona Brady Hosts Store House Ladies Dinner Party

Miss Leona Brady entertains the young women of the Store House at local shops in a Saturday dinner honoring Storekeeper B C H and wife. The four course event praised Hill for years of steady leadership and the store department’s improved efficiency and goodwill among employees and the community.

Leona Brady Welock B.C. H Hill Posilin Rastround Company

Urgent Calls for Action on City Creek and Wells

Citizens urge health authorities to open the creek carrying city sewerage into the Missouri River to halt foul smells and health risks. They warn wells are running low after a long dry spell, increasing malaria and typhoid danger. residents should boil water to prevent outbreaks.

Missouri Omer Burlington

County Receives Insurance Payout After Farm Building Fire

The county bar farm building was destroyed by fire. A $4,000 claim on the policy with Queen Insurance Company of North America, carried by J. P. Faler, local agent, was received. Settlement aids rebuilding and reduces tax burden. The company is praised for prompt, satisfactory settlement.

Cass J. P. Faler Queen Insurance Company of North America Queen Fuller

Couple buys 160 acres near Kentwood during Louisiana trip

Mr and Mrs G W Schnniker, after weeks in Louisiana reviewing land prospects, returned home last evening pleased with the help received. They purchased about 160 acres of land near Kentwood during their stay.

G. W. Schnniker Louisiana Kentwood

Brinkman Sisters Travel to Omaha for Day Visit

Misses Alice and Nellie Brinkman were passengers this morning bound for Omaha to visit friends for a day.

Alice Nellie Brinkman Omaha

Trouble at Greenwood Saloon After Soldier Reunion

Reports from Greenwood describe threats to Henry H. Weideman, saloon proprietor, by John Wotthoe and Jack Heron amid tensions following a late soldiers reunion. The men were brought in yesterday and held in jail as authorities decide on action to take.

Greenwood John Wottthoe Jack Heron Henry H. Weideman Broweht Bodeod

Rain Ends Dry Spell for City Farmers

After a long drought, a light rain Saturday night and a heavier downpour Sunday evening refreshed the dry earth. The rain lifted spirits, aiding crops and pastures, though overall yield may be lower. The wetting was brief but brought renewed hope and greener scenery this morning.

Ctorrenat

New Water Wagon Arrives to Sprinkler City Streets

The city received a new Studebaker water wagon three weeks after ordering it in Spainy. It arrived yesterday and will be equipped for service to settle street dust. The old wagon, in service 25 to 30 years, will be retired. The new sprinkler carries a 600 gallon steel tank and a modern sprinkler system for paved streets. Expect improved street sprinkling from now on.

Studebaker Spaany

Grand Larceny Case in Judge Archer's Court

A complaint for grand larceny was filed before Justice Archer after an incident in Murray. Edward Sthwald testified he had $505 saved in his clothes while staying at a local hotel with Chas Clayton, a farm worker, and woke to find the money missing. Authorities say the case is complex and further charges may follow.

Murray Justice Archer Edward Sthwald Robert Shrader Mutriyv Chas Clavion Setovald Clayton Murray Seam

Visitor from Murray Arranges Journal Delivery to Iowa Daughter

A.D. Young of Murray visited today and ordered a copy of the Plattsmouth Journal mailed to his daughter Mrs. S. L. Lawton in Sioux City Iowa.

DD. A. Young Murray Mr. Young S. L. Lawton Sioux City Iowa

Two Narrow Death Tries for Superintendent O Brien

Superintendent O Brien survived two near fatal incidents in a week. A lightning strike damaged a nearby dog kennel, and later his car left the road on a hill near Indianapolis, crashing into a field but causing no serious injuries.

W. Dd Oprien Sahoek Warroaw Oreapolis Dain Muelh Greina

VYall and Gering Firm Record Diary Pages Arrival

A fragment notes ces Vallery took a day away from his diaries arriving in the city Saturday to inspect business tatters and discuss deal prospects with local contacts.

Ces Vallery Aly

Joe Thompson Named Freight Agent at Burlington

Joe Thompson appointed freight agent at the Burlington freight house after a year and a half without a dedicated agent. Merchants relying on Burlington shipments welcome the change as the office force handles the workload. Thompson began work this morning and Robert Newell will handle express wagon pricing.

Burlington Joe Thompson Thompson Robert Newell Mr. Viotopsoo

Constipation Cited in Ailment List

Anti constipation ad urges Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels relieved and prevent many diseases. Mentions Denver distributor and a broad claim of health benefits.

Talcum week at Goring Co s Jeand 15c

Goring Company advertises a talcum sale event with priced offerings and contact phone number 36. The notice emphasizes a week of talcum promotions and a specific price point.

Goring & Co Jeand

Journal’s New Goss Press and Equipment

The editor of Usie paper visited Plattsmouth on Saturday morning and observed the Journal’s new Goss press installation. Rob Bates, owner of the Journal, moved to Plattsmouth years ago and has built a fine plant that has already shaken up the local paper scene.

Usie Plalismonth Journal Goss Joan Rob Bates Plattsmouth

Free eye exams at Gering and Co. for M Tritsch

Get your eyes examined free by M. Tritsch at Gering and Co. on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.

M. Tritsch Gering & Co

Nemetz Returns to Omatin After Short Relatives Visit

Jon Nemetz and a young child arrived back in Omatin this afternoon following a brief visit with relatives.

Jon Nemetz Little Babe Omatin

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