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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

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Union Easy for Base Ball Boys

Union defeated Plattsmouth 12 to 0 in a one sided game amid a patched up visiting lineup. Williams pitched well for Plattsmouth allowing four hits including a homer by Gruber. Plattsmouth's Droege and Smith credited for early scores while Union produced several errors by the visitors and fielding miscues aided by strong Union hitting.

Union Plattsmouth Williams Gruber Bauer van Horn Hall Droege Smith Mason Hadraba Willams B. OR Ei Droege O ‘ Larson Warga Magon Mann Staats Cheney Anderson Eaton Graves Byers Hailcee

Funeral of William Kroehler in this city yesterday

The funeral for William Kroehler was held yesterday with remains brought from Havelock by train arriving at 1:12 p m. A Woodmen lodge delegation acted as pallbearers and escort from the depot to Oak Hill cemetery where Rev A A Randall led services in heat. The late Mr Kroehler, known as Bill, was a genial, universally liked blacksmith and a member of Woodmen and Eagles.

William Kroehler Havelock Oak Hill Cemetery Woodmen Lodge A. A. Randall Lodge of Eagles and Woodmen Turner Hall Kroehler Bill” Kroehler Mr. Kroehler Burlington Woodmen The Eagles

Kitchen Shower For Miss Blanch O'Neill

The Loyal Daughters of the Chris tian Sunday school held a kitchen shower for bride to be Miss Blanch O Neill at Miss Lena Maurer s home in South Park Decorated parlor green and white with wedding bells the guest list included gifts that will help in married life Miss O Neill quickly identified each kitchen utensil while unwrapping them A luncheon of ice cream and cake followed a pleasant evening with best wishes for a happy life

Christan Sunday School Blanch O'Neill Lena Maurer South Park Miss O'Neill Miss Blanch

Woodman band receives new uniforms for fall festival

The Woodman band announced they have received new uniforms resembling the Foresters style in dark blue, neatly made and now ready for display at the upcoming fall festival where they will perform and showcase their refined appearance and music.

Woodman Band Foresters

Foreman Hlarry 8 Barthold Returns From Western Trip

Hlarry 8 Barthold, long on an extended tour through Colorado and the western states, has returned in good health and is back at his post as foreman of the Darlington carpenter shop. He reports a great trip and continues his habit of enjoying himself.

Hlarry Barthold Colorado Darlington Larry

Parmele to Feature Song Highlight From Cinderella

This week at the Parmele Mrs. H. Anstin will present a number from A Stub born Cinderella with Miss Catherine Dovey Gladys Bullivan and Gretchen Donnelly. The piece Please Teach Me How to Swim Alone will be sung with expected charm and polish by Mrs. Austin and her ensemble.

Parmele Anstin Catherine Dovey Gladys Bullivan Gretchen Donnelly

Record Heatwave Douses Midwest Fray

Yesterday set year high marks as thermometers hit 104 to 110 in shade across towns. The hot pattern stretched through the middle west with no breeze easing the heat while wooded and river spots offered none. Forecasters expect relief by midweek with rains in the corn belt.

Middle West Rollet Weather Bureau Corn Belt

Blish Sues Burlington After Yard Collision Injury

Earl R. Blish files a $25,000 damages suit against the Burlington railroad over a July 1 yard collision that cost him his foot. The petition accuses the company of neglected semaphore and switch light maintenance, improper train handling, and failure to warn workers, with Blish earning $75 monthly as a fireman. The accident occurred about 11 48 p m in the Plattsmouth yards, leading to amputation and lengthy recovery. The case, pending into September or October, follows prior settlement offers rejected by Blish.

Clerk of the District Court Earl R. Blish Burlington Railroad Matthew Gering Eilish Bradford Burlington Plattsmouth Iis the Pont Bliss Blish Neilson Hirsh Polnt George Palsall Itill Hilah Omaha

Weather Glimmer of Rain Brings Tiny Hope to Platt Area

Daily weather notes say light sprinkles fell this morning across the region. Forecasters warned of a cool day with a chance of rain tonight as soils await further showers to aid crops.

Graves Family Ties Shape Union Ledger Editorial Visit

Harry Graves editor of the Union Leder visited Saturday and called on the Journal. He is described as a chip off the old block continuing his father’s success at Ledger & height paper. He was joined by his sister Verna Graves and Miss Jonnie Marsh of Union.

Harry Graves Union Leder Journal Harry Fs Ledger & Height Iia Ite Misa Verna Graves Jonnie Marsh Union

Passenger Lillian Wheeler Heads Toward Omaha Morning

Mins Lillian Wheeler was a passenger this morning for Omaha where she will spend the day.

Mins Lillian Wheeler Omaha

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Maing Johnson Mains Food Commissioner Nebraska Commission John V. Egenberger Plattsmouth Lodge America Egenberger Plattamouth J. W. Egenberger Cass Woodmen of America J. W. Egeenberger Neighbor Egenberger J. & Livingston WM. Hassler W. C. Ramsey Committee W. ©. Bohewe Elmwood Preiet John V J. Plavins Washington Old Sol Japiter Pinvian J. Phar
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