Very Strange Actions of Man at Oreapolis
A mentally unbalanced man named Angust Byer from near Waverly attempted to jump from train No 24 at Oreapolis. He balked at returning to the train, fled toward woods near the Y tower, was captured by Sheriff Quinton and jailed at the county jail pending developments. His family was notified and one son planned to bring him home. Officials cited severe cold weather as a possible trigger for his condition.
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Oreapolis
Waverly
Quinton
Angust Byer
al Nce
Byer
Moves Here From Kansas
Mr and Mrs Fred Stewart formerly of Atchison Kansas have moved to Flatrmouth to make their home here Mrs Stewart is née Amy Cook daughter of W P Cook and wife We welcome the young couple back to the city and wish them a prosperous future in their new home.
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Flatrmouth
Fred Stewart
Atchison
Kansas
Stewart
Amy Cook
W. P. @cook
Sam Billings and Brother in Trouble at Fort Collins
Sam Billings a former Plattsmouth youth was arrested in Fort Collins on a grand larceny charge and jailed in Nebraska awaiting Colorado officials. He had returned to visit but was taken into custody after a sheriff’s notice. Another Billings brother is jailed in Fort Collins awaiting trial for the same charge for hides stolen from a local ranch.
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Sam Billings
Plattsmouth
Rainey
Sheriff's Office
Fort Collins
Colorado
Rial
Billings
Larimer County
Young Billings
Fort Gollins
Mrs Ivor Standish Extends Paper Subscription
Mrs Ivor Standish and her baby visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Reed, near the city. She renewed her subscription for another year and plans to return to Kansas Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Standish
Babe
Byron Reed
Plattsmouth Journal Showcases New Goss Press Expansion
Nebraska City Press notes Plattsmouth Journal decor featuring a new Goss press capable of printing 4,500 newspapers per hour. The plant includes a new press room and expanded shop, with Mrs Bates overseeing retail operations as Cass county's leading local newspaper grows in reach and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Platttsmouth
Journal
W D Jones Returns After Illness to Happy Street Friends
This morning W D Jones, long known in the town, appeared downtown for the first time in months. His illness kept him away and caused worry for family and friends, but his recovery is hailed with pleasure by the many acquaintances in the county.
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W. D. Jones
Stork Delivers Daughters in City Homes
A visiting stork brings good news to Mike Sedlock and wife with a new daughter. The next day Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Price welcomed a baby girl, joining the growing population of the city.
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Stork
Mike Sedlock
Clarence Price
Complete Plattsmouth city directory issued by Howard
The 144 page directory by W A How arrd is now in subscribers hands. It lists every resident with address and occupation and includes officials, city government, corporations, clubs, churches and societies. Prepared under the Commercial Club, printed by Journal office and bound in Omaha, the work spans months and stands as a comprehensive up to date reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Howarrd
Mer. Howard
Howard
Commercial Club
Ousaha
Plattsmouth
Plans of Nebraska Lighting Company From Red Oak to Plattsmouth
Red Oak Electric Light & Power seeks county board right of way westward to the Missouri. The line would pass Emerson Hastings Malvern Glenwood Pacific Junction with poles and wires to serve towns along the Burlington route to Iowa. The project aims to connect the plant here with Iowa and supply first class service along the line, promising benefits to county residents.
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Red Oak Electric Light & Power Company
Missouri
Emerson
Hastings
Malvern
Glenwood
Pacific Junction
Irenwood Tribune
Nebraska Lighting Company
Iowa
Burlington
Lighting Company
Cosmopolitan Club Opens Fall Series With Dance Night
The Cosmopolitan club announces the first dance of the fall and winter season on Saturday night September 6 at Coates' hall. The organization promises a delightful opening event and invites the public to attend.
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Cosmopolitan’ Club
Coates
Weeping Water Hikers Arrive in Plattsmouth
A party of seven boys led by M. M. Redenbaugh from Weeping Water academy completed day one of a planned hundred mile hike. They left at 7 am, stopped in Murray and Myrard, camped near Burlington ridge, and planned to reach Tabor before nightfall before turning home via Thurman Percival Iowa Nebraska City Dunbar Perlin and Avoca. The group, members of a Sunday school class, boast fourteen Sundays of attendance and display a neat, clean-cut image as they journey.
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M. M. Redenbaugh
Weeping Water Academy
Roente
Murray
Myrard
Burlington Ridge
Missouri River
Pacific Junclion
Glenwood
Tabor
Final City
Thurman
Percival
Iowa
Nebraska City
Dunbar
Perlin
Avoca
Vna
Rober! Reed
Oscar Domingo
Frank Domingo
Ray Lewlon
Claude Cannai
Jacob Akeson
Harvey Phillips
Union Services At The Park Bring Together Several Faiths
A park gathering Tuesday hosted Methodist Presbyterian and Christian churches. Don York led music as Philip Rhin directed. Speakers included Rev W L Austin Rev D P N Kunkleberger G L Farley and Miss Crete Briggs sharing biblical lessons nature and flowers. The benediction was given by R W Bryan and plans for another such service were announced.
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Don Cl. York
Philip Rhin
Herbert Cotton
W. L. Austin
DP. N. Kunkleberger
HW. Wesestt
G. L. Farley
Crete Briggs
Mattie Larson
Robin Redbreast
R. W. Bryan
Matrimonial Market Booms After Judge Beeson Return
County Judge Beeson issues a marriage license to Emery K. Reese and Sadie E. Fulmer both of Greenwood. He also licenses John H. Graser of Omaha and Clara Phillips of Des Moines. The Des Moines couple wed at their chosen town with the judge presiding.
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Beeson
Emery K. Reese
Sadie E. Fulmer
Greenwood
John H. Graser
Omaha
Clara Phillips
Des Moines
Pilney Heads to Baltimore for TJ Sokol Society Convention
Vincent Pilney departed on No. 2 for Baltimore to attend the national convention of the TJ Sokolicy society where he serves as the delegate from the local society.
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Vincent Pilney
Baltimore
T. J. Sokol Society
Mr. Pilney
Valuable Cow Shot by Reckless Hunter Near Reed Place
Byron Reed of the countryside reports a valuable cow died from blood poisoning after being shot while grazing on his land. The incident occurred over Thursday and Sunday, with the animal dying despite efforts to save it. Reed condemns the reckless shooting and calls for punishment to protect property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Reed
Reed Place
Mr. Reed
Holly Orchestra Heads to Louisville for Social Dance
The Holly orchestra left this afternoon by car for Louisville to play a social dance that evening. They will perform again tomorrow night at Weeping Water, at a dance at the Phil pot hall in that city.
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Holly
Louisville
Philpot Hall
Painful Accident at Arlington Shops Jars Painter
Herbert Sherwood, a Arlington shops painter, slipped from a trestle while painting a car. He drove a three inch splinter into his right arm above the elbow. A surgeon dressed the wound and he returned to work with a sore arm.
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Herbert Sherwood
Arlington
Herb
Weeping Water Husband Fights Over 5 Cents Laundry
Excitement in Weeping Water as John Morton argued with his wife over 5 cents for laundry delivery. He struck her, neighbors intervened, and he was warned to keep the peace. Public interest urged action, though officials may refrain if disputes stop.
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Weeping Water
John Morton
Morgan
A U W Omaha To Play Boosters Sunday
The A. U. W. of Omaha, led by Frank Quigley, will visit our city to face the Boosters next Sunday in a scheduled game. Quigley has pitched several games this season and may appear on the mound, drawing a warm fan reception if he does.
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Tribe of Baseball Stars
Frank Quigley
Johnson
Boosters
A. O. U. Wis
Omaha
The
Roosters
Card of Thanks from Reinhackle Family
We thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness shown at the death of our mother and for the beautiful floral offerings. The Reinhackle Family.
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Reinhackle
Death of a Most Estimable Young Woman Jessie Igne Fox
Miss Jessie Igne Fox, 21, daughter of County Treasurer W K Pax, died after three months of anemia. Born December 22, 1890 in Plattsmouth, she lived here after stints in Houston and Lincoln, worked as engrossing clerk in state legislature. Survived by father, mother, brother W K Pax, and sister Mrs Thomas B Salmon. Funeral Friday at 2:30 at Granite Street home, Rev M W Lorimer presiding. burial Oak Hill.
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Jessie Fox
W. K K. Pax
Jessie
Miss Jessie
Elmwood
Jessie Igne Fox
Plattsmouth
Houston
Texas
Lincoln
Senate
House of Representatives
W. K. Pax
Thomas B. Salmon
Galesburg
Illinois
M. W. Lorimer
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miss Lyall Chamberlain Leaves Denver Bound for Leadville
Miss Lyall Chamberlain of Leadville Colorado departs Denver after a short visit at the Fred Kunzmann home to return home to Leadville.
House for Rent Ad in The Journal
A brief notice invites readers to place a small rental advertisement in The Journal. It mentions listing a house for rent with standard contact details to reach the newspaper classifieds department.
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Brother
Nebraska
Nebraska City Press
W. A. Howard
Red Oak
Platismouth
Bridge
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