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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
1
A column of humorous maxims and local anecdotes reflects on honesty, ambition, and social foibles. A Plattsmouth boy, Harmon J. Cline, miraculously escaped serious injury after a belt incident at Paxton Verilce Iron Works in Omaha, with only a sprained arm and a scare.
In Auburn on a Friday, E. M. Pollard was renominated by acclamation with no opposition at the Lancaster county convention. The session lasted about three-quarters of an hour and delegates named the congressional committee: Richardson J K Wilhite, Lancaster A A Hyers, Pawnee W T Johnson, Otoe Frank McCartney, Nemaha H Kh Howe, Jonson R F Reynolds, Cass C D Clapp. Pollard thanked delegates and defended Republican stand on protection amid graft charges.
In Sunday's World Herald Frank Dowd, a Cass county native, was nominated for a state representative seat by the Democrats of Furnas county. Dowd grew up in Cass county, and his father long occupied the Eikenberry place near the Cummins farm southwest of town. The Journal extends congratulations and hopes he wins by a strong majority.
Yesterday’s report notes continued pleasant weather boosting attendance at the Weeping Water reunion. Mayor Dahlman spoke in the morning and Hon. G. W. Berge delivered a strong address on Character and Principle in the afternoon.
Local merchants in Plattsmouth announce a glove sale featuring a selection of winter wear. Shoppers are invited to visit downtown shops to browse gloves at discounted prices and plans for a seasonal sale event are outlined by participating stores.
W H Shepherd veteran Cass County pioneer passes away at his Denver Colorado home after a long illness. He helped settle the region and was remembered by local friends and family for his contributions to the community.
Mrs. Eliza Hinkley Shepherd a Cass county resident for over thirty years died last Thursday in Denver after pneumonia and brain trouble. Her remains were brought home Saturday for burial beside husband and daughter Nellie at Horning Cemetery after services by Rev. J. E. Houlgate. Survivors include sons Jacob H. and H D Shepherd and daughters Mrs. T. E. Williams and Mrs. H. D. Shepherd plus relatives in Rock Bluffs and Camp Verde Arizona.
Lyman Richardson, Omaha pioneer and publisher of the Omaha Herald from 1846, died Wednesday at his Savannah home. Born in Pontiac Michigan, he helped found Douglas County and Omaha's first assessor role. He joined the First Nebraska Infantry in 1862 and served on General Irred Steele's staff in Arkansas before rising to captain.
The Lincoln Journal this morning praises Billy Ramsey of Company F Second Nebraska for distinguishing himself on return from Fort Riley Kansas. It notes Ramsey under Captain William C Ramsey held a pivotal guard position and earned favorable comments.
Mrs David s sustaining a severe head injury after fainting at the stove during morning preparations fell and fractured her skull. Her husband found her unconscious as neighbors summoned a physician. She was taken to Lincoln hospital where an operation relieved brain pressure, with hopes of recovery barring brain fever.
The Burlington is short of motive power in Lincoln though relief is expected after receiving many new freight locomotives. Trains have been halted for minutes to over an hour awaiting engines as the company plans to station a large number of heavier freight engines in Lincoln. The division handles multiple lines and normally recovers quickly as engines cycle between Lincoln and Omaha and other cities.
In Omaha the number of divorces exceeds marriages signaling a peaceful record trend. Couglas County sees about one mismated pair legally separated daily. Since May term began three months ago one hundred divorces granted. past term twenty nine by Judge Kennedy and thirty seven by Judge Tay with many cases pending.
A bold holdup occurred in an Italian railroad camp near South Bend last week. Two masked assailants entered a sleeping tent with revolvers and took all valuables from the laborers, estimated at about 100. They fled into the timber.
The Fremont Herald accuses the First Congressional District Republicans of backing poll tax and theft by nominating Pollard for another term. It argues the party supports a protective tariff that it calls legalized larceny from citizens and the federal budget, predicting Pollard's continued nomination.
A Kansas City death case echoes in Plattsmouth as William H. Myers son of Rh. W. Hyers is said to have shot himself in Kansas City after financial losses in grain speculation. Though born in Plattsmouth he had strong ties there and was connected to the Hyers family, with burial planned back in Plattsmouth.
Mr and Mrs Peter Kell came back Saturday from a trip to Jerauld County South Dakota where Uncle Peter secured an option and bought a half section seven miles south of Alpena the county seat The couple is pleased with the land and Cass County residents note the possibility of their departure from the area.
Comment notes it is absurd to spend on advertising a constitutional amendment with costs to printers ballots and canvassing and small sums to urge court rulings. The author declares the scheme dead and laments Galusha’s fate.
Young Sexon who lives on the freeman farm near Union realized a neat sum from twenty two acres of wheat threshed and marketed a few days ago. The record stands as a bold claim that others cannot surpass.
Arrangements are made for the Red Sox to meet the Has Kell Indians of Lawrence Kansas. The team now tours western Nebraska where they have played fastball with an average not exceeding four scores per side. The Friday game on August 24 promises hard play and the public is urged to attend.
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