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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1909

Page

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Advertising Carnival Tour Boosts Plattsmouth Festival

A two day promotional caravan for the Merchants Carnival ended with enthusiastic receptions across Cass county towns including Manley Murdoch Wabash Elmwood Eagle Havelock Waverly Greenwood and Louisville The Commercial Club thanks local car owners and volunteers for providing free advertising and expects a large Labor Day crowd for the Plattsmouth event.

Cass County Lancaster Plattsmouth Chas. C. Parmelo John W. Crabiil Arthur Troop Charles Troop Charles Warner Messrs. Schlater Henry A. Schneider B. H Cass Manley Murdock Wabash Elmwood Eagle Havelock Waverly Greenwood Louisville Manley Buchness Anx Barker Warner Mynard Murray Union Nehawka Avoca Weeping Water

Weather forecasts falter as showers miss local area

Despite assurances of rain from the weather bureau, no showers appeared in the local area over the past two weeks. Reports across the region note rains in western Nebraska and northeastern Kansas with varying totals, while local corn conditions show conflicting signs of stress or potential good yields, heightening concern if dry weather persists.

Weather Bureau Burlington Nebraska Kenesaw Cambridge Kearney Palmer Sargent O'Neill Sioux City Kansans Farmera Aa

Traction Engine Repairs Busy Near Glenwood

Herman Streltwiesur, the machine man, tends dome repairs on a traction engine near Glenwood today. He has plenty of such business as the traction and threshing sectors are busy this season on the morning train.

Herman Streltwiesur Dome Rvepaira Glenwood Herman

Moran seeks absolute divorce amid insanity case

W F Moran files a cross petition through D W Livingston and B E F P Warren for an absolute divorce from his wife after separation caused by earlier insanity proceedings. He accuses her of unduly harsh criticism and seeks custody of the children to educate them for life, with Mrs Moran represented by Lincoln firm counsel.

W. F. Moran D. W. Livingston BE. F P. Warren

Land sale near Tabor nets $165 an acre

Joseph Haines sold a 20 acre farm located one mile north of Tabor in Rawles township for $62,800. Purchaser Warren Gregory now holds about 1300 acres near Tabor. Possession is next March. the farm is well kept with ordinary improvements and no waste land.

Joseph Haines Tabor Rawles Township Warren Gregory Mills County Haines Samuel Pierce Charles Lawrence Glenwood Tribune

Former Chief of Police Whitagerald Heads to Kansas City

Ex Chief of Police Joseph Whitagerald departed for Kansas City to seek treatment at the hospital of Drs. Miner and Thornton. He will pass Atchison to watch a ball game, and friends in Plattsmouth hope his condition improves after the medical care.

Havelock Wavnerly Warner Barker Waverly Gus Brandeen Greenwood Ealy Joseph Fitsgerald Kanean City Drs. Miner Thorton Atchison, Kansas Joe Hia Dja Cave Dra Minor Thornton Plattamouth Mr. Whitagerald

Primary Ballot Rules Warn Voters About One-Column Tickets

Instruction outlines that all party tickets appear on one ballot with candidates listed in a single column per party. Voters must choose only one column and cannot vote across columns. Marking more than one column invalidates the ballot and attempting cross party support wastes the vote.

Mrs Atina Tirttt Visits South Milwaukee Before Fall Term

Mrs Atina Tirttt plans a vacation and visit with L. I. Atwood and family in South Milwaukee Wisconsin. She will accompany her daughter home to begin the fall term of school.

Atina Tirttt L. I. Atwood Milwaukee Wis

Omaha Broker Faces Threats Over Union Pacific Trades

Walter Moise and Matthew Gering threaten criminal action against BE. G. Belden a broker operating from a New York Life building ground floor office. Belden allegedly sold orders for Union Pacific stock without authorization causing losses of 600 and 500 dollars to Moise and Gering. Belden’s office closed his partner Ferguson fled to Michigan and Belden reportedly planned to Beatrice. Local brokers have seen several collapses amid irregular trading and bucket shop concerns persist in Nebraska despite statutes.

Omaha Omaha Bee Walter Moise Matthew Gering Pilattsmouth BE. G. Belden New York Life Moise Gering Belden Union Pacific R.P. Ferguson Michigan Beatrice Belden Buemest RK. W. Moore Christy Kansas City Merrill-Comstock-Shinn Comstock Swell Slueman Mr. Moise Nebraska

Merchants Carnival Promises Historic Plattsmouth Event

Plattsmouth anticipates a highly successful Merchants Carnival to be held September 1 4 4 6 with broad community support. Local business leaders and committees dedicate time and funds, urging families to attend for a standout civic showcase and fundraising effort.

Plattsmouth Merchants Carnival Plattamouth Dollara

Noted Farmer Pred Schliefert Pays City Visit

Pred Schliefert of near Louisville called at the Journal office and shared a pleasant visit. The paper notes the death of his mother Mrs Catherine Mary Schiefert aged 80, buried Wednesday, an early Cage County pioneer.

Pred Schliefert Louieville Catherine Mary Schiiefert Cage County

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