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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
1
A Journal rep attends the Elmwood chautauqua and notes superb hospitality from Charley Hart and local hotel staff. The week showcases a united Elmwood business community, a strong band under L. A. Tyson, and lively crowds, with praise for speakers, music, and civic spirit despite a minor local rumor.
The Journal expresses hope that residents enjoy a most pleasant stay and that the next chautauqua year surpasses the just concluded event. It extends wishes for continued thriving and prosperity to the people involved.
Miss Helen Goos and George Bruhl married after meeting on a trip to Fremont and Sioux City. Bruhl works as a brake man on the Burlington line. The Journal joins friends in wishing the couple a prosperous life together. Louis A. Janda and Miss Josephine Ptacek wed at Holy Rosary church with Rev Hancik officiating.
The brief notes a rumored marriage in Lincoln yesterday between LeRoy Boyd from Omaha and Gertrude Kunsman of the city. No confirmation yet, but well wishes are offered if true.
Eight year old Maggie Maybee fell from a tree and broke her arm in two places. A physician reduced the fracture and she rests under pain. Thomas Troop, from Gibson, left for Murray to attend to business with the Burlington bridge gang.
Chief Fitzgerald arrested Norma Norval known as Pug Denson for wife beating and John Wells as an accessory. Trial found both guilty. Pug fined 50 dollars plus costs as principal, Wells 10 dollars plus costs as assistant, with jail in lieu for lack of payment. The report notes the whipping block as a proposed remedy.
J B Lull an early Nebraska City pioneer and the state’s oldest Odd Fellow died at his home after a long life born Windsor Vermont June 25 1816 he moved to Troy New York learned mason work married Almira Woods August 7 1839 father of three and only one surviving daughter Sarah Chivington of Nebraska City He came to Nebraska City in 1856 served as first mayor of South Nebraska City and was active in Frontier lodge No 3 LO O F whose funeral will be held he lived a long respected life in early Nebraska frontier days.
Seventy six years old Nicholas Halmes from Germany marked the occasion with family and neighbors at his home west of town. A sumptuous dinner followed by gifts and smiling goodbyes closed a memorable afternoon as relatives from Weeping Water Plainview Greenwood and Plattsmouth joined friends to honor him. Helena Meyers of California attended along with his children and various relatives from nearby communities.
Case against Robert Shrader for shooting a man near Nehawk was settled after Hicks agreed not to testify. Shrader to pay the doctor bill and one hundred dollars to the wounded man. case dismissed but can be revived. Shrader admits whiskey led to the incident and vows not to drink again.
Freddie Holtz seven year old son of a Missouri Pacific bridge watchman was attacked by a vicious cow last Saturday evening. Quick help saved him from likely death. He sustained a three inch thigh cut and was treated by a local physician. Louisville Courier.
Hon. 5 W Matthews Commissioner Labor Statistics Augusta Maine says Dean's Ointment cured his eczema permanently after a long irritation. The testimonial highlights a lasting remedy for skin condition.
Plattsmouth prepares a grand Labor Day on September 2 with races including egg, wheelbarrow, sack, potato and hose events plus greased pig and diving dogs. A parade will feature cash prizes for top displays, a speech by Governor Sheldon, tug of war and a ball game, with evening festivities promising county’s most splendid show yet.
The article recounts Judge M B Reese long ago serving as Plattsmouth city clerk and resident, notes his later rise to Nebraska supreme judge with peers like Maxwell and Cobb, and describes the current Republican nomination battle and party tensions ahead of a general election fight.
Waverly T. Allen of Weeping Water was declared insane by the insanity board and sent to the Lincoln asylum. Sheriff Quinton transported him via Missouri Pacific today.
Rae Patterson departs for Rapid City South Dakota to open a banking business with financing from R F Patterson C Parmele George E Dovey and others. Capital of 50000.00 and the bank will operate as Rapid City State Bank. Mrs Patterson to visit Lincoln while the house is furnished.
Des Moines special reports Frank Baird of Creston, once linked to a Hamilton Iowa robbery, who turned state's evidence leading to the conviction of former U S Marshal Bill Richards, has been paroled by the governor and will stay at his brother’s Cres ton. Baird, long known in Plattsmouth, is familiar to many locals through the case. Richards is also known to the community from prior official visits.
The jury for the next term of district court was selected today. Members named include E. K. Reese William Weber William Desemeier J C Lemon Phillip Schafer C Ogden Peter Clarence Frank Shopp John Albert Andrew Anderson John Rauth Jakob Tritsch Ed Winchell Chas Phelps A S Nichols John Hi Hall Ray Wiles James W Holmes W E Countrymen J P Faler Fred W Young and W D Messersmith.
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