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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
1
Sheriff Quinton and Deputy Man arrested five men from Cedar Creek for the assault on B. F. Hill last Tuesday night. They were jailed pending a 10:30 a.m. hearing before Justice Archer.
James M Woodson, 74, longtime Plattsmouth resident and Cottage House operator, died Aug 21 1908 after a summer illness. Born May 11 1834 in Virginia, he served in the Confederate army and later settled in Nebraska. Surviving: a widow, two sons Fred in Texas and another son in Plattsmouth. Funeral Aug 23 at 2:30 pm from the Christian church. County Court notes widow died, life interest in Joshua Lynn estate ends, allowing division among heirs.
A postcard from Mrs. Kirkpatrick describes sailing through the San Juan de Fuca strait and feeling the ship rise and fall. She notes approaching British soil with fine weather and beautiful scenery, and mentions the Provincial Government Building in Victoria, B C.
The First district Sunday School convention will be held at Mynard Nebraska on Tuesday August 25. An extended program is arranged for afternoon and evening sessions with an instructive meeting for Sunday School workers. Mrs F S Warner of Syracuse will lead the evening service.
Clarence Beal, eighteen, brother of Mrs. B L Kirkham, departed Monday for Plattsmouth Nebraska. He has spent two months here with the local ball team and is regarded as a top batter and capable fielder. Observers predict a fast league career after graduation from Plattsmouth High School next term.
This morning Engine 1228S pulled up as Nos 6 and 19 passengers gathered and dumped water and seat cushions onto the platform. Clothing and hats were drenched, leaving the crowd looking like chimney sweeps. The incident damaged wearable items and could expose the company to damages. urging Burlington to prevent repeats.
Jas Sage, noted horseman, received a carload of horses from the South Omaha sale last Tuesday. He plans to ship the entire lot and other stock to his Oklahoma ranch to start a large scale horse raising venture. His past ventures indicate likely success due to persistent effort and expertise.
Mrs. Mary Emma Seybolt of Murray Nebraska died August 23 1908 after a six year cancer illness aged 44 years 11 months and 7 days funeral at the Christian church Murray Tuesday at 10 am Rev Lucas officiating She was the wife of Col J B Seybolt mother of two children and a Cass County native burial details include pallbearers Geo Ray Henry Creamer I M Davis Will Rice Geo Rhoden and W H Jenkins.
Mr and Mrs Miles Standish of near Murray were in the city with their daughter and son in law A J Hassell and wife from near Union. Standish came home from a visit with his son Iver at Almena Kansas and was joined by Mrs Iver Standish and Gladys to visit. He reports crops looking fairly well in his district.
John Lloyd, who moved with his family to Beatrice last winter, is in town visiting friends. He plans to return to Cass County to live on his farm near Murray, signaling Cass as his preferred home. The Journal welcomes his return. Miss Madge Churchill, guest of Mrs. L B Egenberger, leaves for Iowa City Iowa after several weeks in the city. Her singing impressed many with a clear resonant voice and wide range.
Henry Heebner of Nehawka drew attention in Nebraska City and in the Daily Press for a marked likeness to William Jennings Bryan. The Nehawka Register notes the resemblance may boost Heebner to public addresses for the Democrats as he leans Democratic in voting and supports the party ticket.
The Omaha Bee reports a new Burlington rule requiring passengers to present tickets to trainmen before boarding at stations with ticket sales available. The change eases conductor clerical work from processing fares, mirrors Missouri's prior reform, and aims to speed boarding amid rising passenger travel.
A cautionary verse urges readers to prepare for winter by securing coal supplies and ensuring warmth. It stresses that Jack Frost respects neither age and that safety comes from filling coal bins before the cold season arrives. "Telephone Baylor At Platts 138 Coal" appears as a contact line for order placement.
Dr. A. P. Fitzsimmons of Tecumseh Nebraska visited the city Saturday meeting Democratic voters and citizens. He canvassed much of the district and expressed strong optimism for primaries and the November election. He criticized Cannon for speaker and praised Bryan’s expected strong turnout.
Mrs. Gabe Pribble nearly died Tuesday night after eating sardines left in a can for hours. Dr. arrival found her violently ill. Grover Eldrége traveled from Mitchell South Carolina reporting excellent crops with drownouts and heavy rainfall similar to the Missouri Valley.
A camping party near the Four Mile Creek on the Platte found a white hat with initials F. Y. on a bridge and a half dollar. a negro reported it, no body found, and investigators suspect nothing certain about the wearer or missing persons. The hat bearer may be from Omaha, but no missing person matches initials.
A circular outlines special Burlington lines trains for the state fair with a 2 cent fare, 60 cents for fair grounds transport and admission. A Lincoln to Omaha Plattsmouth round trip departs at 7 p m on Tue Wed and Thu, stopping at all points between Lincoln and Plattsmouth via Omaha, relieving Nos 12 and 14. Tuesday September 1 features a Plattsmouth to Lincoln run over the short line.
Next Thursday marks a big fraternal picnic in Weeping Water with a $40 ball game between Plattsmouth and Elmwood drawing a large crowd. Management seeks post event transit by the M P to bring fans home that night to boost attendance and cover costs.
Next Saturday Sam Smith will hold a horse sale at his Sixth Street stables with a carload of horses for inspection prior to bidding. Horses will be sold to the highest bidder under ordinary auction rules, and owners may bring surplus stock to sell on usual terms. Sale date is Saturday August 29.
A Saturday event in which Miss Helen Dovey was spirited into a large carryall by a merry group of young people. The outing ended at Swallow Hill with food and games, then rain drenched the group but the storm proved brief. Chaperones Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Baylor kept the crowd entertained as attendees included Helen Ione Florence Hazel Claire Dovey and others.
A Gospel Hill incident unsettled Cass County residents as a Free Methodist meeting sparked panic with shrieks and fainting. Witnesses blamed demonic fright while C. C. Cunningham prayed for divine aid and Friday Masters played a phonograph tune to console the crowd.
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