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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
6
At a directors meeting this week Charles Spangler was selected to manage the Farmers' Elevator. He is recognized as a skilled grain buyer and highly qualified, pleasing the Journal with the choice.
Residents are urged to hear the Innes band at Glenwood this Saturday. The event features a local musical act bringing live entertainment to town.
Evelyn Faris, two, daughter of farmer Alvin Faris near Murray, was found dead in a water tank this afternoon by rural mail carrier Tom Hicks. She apparently fell into the tank while playing, remaining submerged for about thirty minutes before discovery. Funeral plans not yet announced as the community offers condolences.
Steve Copenhaver was badly injured last Friday when a runaway wagon overturned part of a load, throwing him to the ground. Dr Brendell reports several cuts but no broken bones. he is recovering steadily as the Journal hopes for a speedy return to health.
A large gathering on Sunday August 2 marked the 37th birthday of W M Philpot at his Weeping Water Nebraska home. Guests included Ben Ruby Manley Chas Philpot Bert Philpot Adam Cook J W Philpot Elmont Preston Snavely Murray Chas Dill Elmer Philpot Mrs Halsem Albert James Myrtle James Duey Barrett Lloyd Philpot and others.
Flower festival Tuesday evening drew strong turnout as the first local celebration of a church custom. Two Sunday school classes displayed flowers with Miss Brodeker's class winning the prize. Over forty varieties were shown and the elocution class provided the literary portion. Music by listed performers complemented the event and refreshments followed. The Sunday School aims for a larger display next year.
Miss Carrie Allison visiting her sister in Tecumseh returned home Tuesday with Mrs. Clineburg who accompanied her for a visit with her mother Mrs. Allison.
In Toulon an explosion aboard the gunnery school ship Couronne during a training exercise killed six and injured eighteen. Experts cite decomposed powder while crew members cite overheating. the incident marks the third fatal breechblock accident on Couronne in 16 months. The old vessel, laid down 1861, carries 34 guns and 622 crew. Also noted is Tennessee Republican primary news with George N. Tillman and T. Asbury Wright nominated for governor amid prohibition planks.
A severe storm in Chicago on Tuesday night shattered weeks of drought with incessant lightning and a downpour described as near cloudburst intensity. The violent weather marked one of the city’s most intense storms in years.
The annual convention of the Evangelical Young People's union of the Evangelical Synod of North America opened in Evansville Indiana on Tuesday night and will run for four days with sessions in progress.
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