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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1906

Page

5

Lincoln man killed in Burlington yards in crash

The Lincoln Journal reports an inquest into the death of John McCaughey, a penitentiary guard from Nehawka. Witnesses say he wandered in the yards at night, warning given, then struck by a car and killed. The coroner and morgue take the body. burial planned for Nehawka.

Lincoln Journal John McCaughey Nehawka Cass County Roberts Burlington McCoy Beemer Penitentiary Joan McCaughey McCaughey Depot Burlington Yards

Plattsmouth Lodge Appeals Taxation Ruling to Supreme Court

Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons appeals to the supreme court to overturn a district court decision that its lodge hall and furniture are taxable. The lodge contends it is exempt from taxation as a charity.

Lincoln Plattsmouth Free and Accepted Supreme Court District Court

Labor Day Proclamation by Governor Mickey

The Nebraska governor proclaims Labor Day on the Monday two weeks from next Monday. He urges citizens to observe a day of rest and wholesome recreation, praising labor and capital and urging unity between workers and enterprises amid prosperous times and rising wages.

Mickey Plattsmouth John Fl Nebraska World's Vineyard Commonwealth United States

Send Statement With Delivery

Two shopmen complained of large grocery bills and planned to send provisions from home. The writer urges itemized statements with every delivery to ensure price transparency and honesty, preventing future complaints and protecting the city.

Sixth Street

Farnham Couple Ready to Begin Housekeeping

Mr and Mrs E Farnham settle into their new home and prepare to manage fires, milking the cow, horse care, lawn work, marketing, and household bills, as any ordinary married couple. Belle Fourche Post notes the scene.

E. Farnham Belle Fourche

Burlington orders sixty five new freight engines

The Burlington has ordered 65 large freight engines of the latest type to handle crop and freight traffic. Half will be allocated west of the river and inspected at Havelock, with arrival expected soon to ease motive power strain.

Ts [Ines Burlington Havelock Havelock Messenger

Sunday baseball row leads to bans in Union town

Two Union principals were brought to the city, arraigned on assault charges, and both fined then remitted. The case was dismissed, as others implicated were not found guilty. A Sunday game ban followed amid heated remarks and a bat-wielding melee. Nebraska crop notes, winter wheat gains, and a Greenwood barn fire are also reported.

Nebraska City Tribune M. Lynde Union Central Avenue Teton Drug Store T. F. Lawrence George Tompkin Nineteenth Street Quinton Archer Rh. L. Newell Jas Door of Nehawka Robi, McAlister Eac

Teachers Institute in Cass County Ends with Praise

The Cass County Teachers Institute at Weeping Water drew 147 attendees this year, with many male teachers among the group. Program highlights included talks by Dean Fordyce and N W Gaines, music by local performers, and practical County Work sessions planning six yearly meetings with central locations at Weeping Water and Louisville.

Cass County Weeping Water Pordyce Palmer Margaret Marley Namilet J. Elson Dean Fordyce Mammouth Cave C. A. Fulmer N. W. Gaines McBrien Miss Martey Geo. L. McNutt Superintendent Fulmer Miss Marshall Jay Adams Eagle Lucille Bates Mr. Koone Miss Horst Nagle Mra. Gamble Miss Wilkinson Mr. Sargent Manley Knight N. W. Charnes Loulaville Louisville Orecily Plattsmouth Lorn Cedar Creek J. W. Gamble Miss Farley Fulmer Neb N. W. Gates J. A. Diseiok Lelia Gueay

A Royal Slave staged by Gordon and Bennett delights city crowd

The famed drama A Royal Slave is revived by Gordon and Bennett with Eunice Murdock Frank De Camp and Raymond Binder delivering strong performances as Countess Inez De Ora Angila and Co. Carlos Costella. Carry Sloyt elicited laughs as Humbolt Jones in a well received show. The program also previews At Cripple Creek by E J Carpenter and notes Lincoln Democratic campaign plans with T S Allen setting up headquarters at the Lincoln hotel before September 15.

Gordon & Bennett Danner Inez de Ora Angila Montezumas Carlos Costella

For Sale Ten room house on 8th and Elm streets

Residential property with ten rooms in first class condition furnace gas and city water sits five blocks from the track. Includes a good barn. Inquiries directed to T H Pollock.

8Th and Elm Streets Trace T. H. Pollock

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Gering & Co Hayden Us At Rics, Kayden Bros Yen State Penitentiary DeWitt F. G. Fricke & Co Union Pachic Greenwood Walter FB. Palling Mailing the Teachers’ Institute T. S. Allen Lincoln Hotel
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