Lighting Rate Rise Sought By Nebraska Gas & Electric
Nebraska Gas & Electric requests a twenty percent rate increase for Plattsmouth to cover mounting costs. The contract with the city expires September 13 and the company cites higher coal and oil prices, freight hikes, and wage needs as drivers. City officials and citizens are urged to discuss the proposed readjustment to balance fair service with prudent profit.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska Gas & Electric Company
Lighting Company
James Kuykendall
The
Kurkendall
Delayed Arrival Of Soldiers’ Bodies Reaches Omaha
Eight Nebraska and Iowa soldiers killed in battle are arriving in Omaha today rather than yesterday. Captain P S Gunion will lead a special escort from Fort Crook to meet the train and transfer caskets to homebound trains. Each body has one escort and carries listed next of kin.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Omaha
George Penrozs
Penrose
P. S. Gunion
Fort Crook
Irvin E. Bille
Fred Bille
Cereco
Neb
Samuel UL. Davis
George H. Broughton
Thirteenth Infantry
F. M. Broughton
Modale
John F. Kieth
Clarence L. Debore
One Hundred and Sixth Infantry
Ralph Debore
Ashton
James E. Trackwell
Narrow escape as lightning strikes garage door
Friday's Dally reports a severe electrical disturbance and heavy rain when a lightning bolt struck Julius Neilson's garage door just after he closed it. Neilson narrowly escaped injury, with the door frame splintered and a nail driven into the wood, while the building avoided fire and major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Neilson
Mr. Nellison
Beieves
Marriage of Old Cass Go Resident in Kansas
George Harshman aged 71 and Cordelia Carter 41 were married in Council Bluffs Iowa last Friday. Harshman, a Cass county pioneer near Avoca, plans to live in Kansas where he owns land. Mrs Harshman long resident of Hutchinson studied athletic sport and once wrestled with her husband and sons in early regional contests.
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George W. Harshman
Kansas
Council Bluffs
Nebraska City News
George Harshman
Cordelia Carter
Hutchinson
Kan
Cass County
Avoca
Harshman
West
First Horso
Eagles
Burns
Harshmans
Rain Delays Plattsmouth Celebration Boxing Exhibition
Heavy overcast and intermittent rain dampened Plattsmouth events including a Louisville versus Springfield baseball game and an eight round boxing match between Schmader and Alexander. Schmader outpointed Alexander, with a crowd delayed by weather and lantern-lighted pavilion, and organizers anticipated Labor Day rematch at Fort Omaha if schedules allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Plattsmouth
Plavious
Platte
Springfield
Andy Graves
Omaha
Andy
Armour
Louisvilles
Andy Schmader
Navy
Alexander
Iowa
Lamson
Schmacher
Fitzgerald
Schmader
Labor Day
Fort Omaha
Frank Schmader
Frank Blotzer
Blotzer
American Legion Post
Schmadher
Legion
Clarence L. Beal Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Clarence L. Beal returned from Omaha this afternoon where he spent three weeks at Immanuel hospital recovering from an accident that caused the loss of his right foot. He bore the trial with courage and hope, and his homecoming brings joy to many city and county residents and his family.
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Clarence L. Beal
Omaha
Immanuel Hospital
Clarence
Exhibition Worth Watching Delights Attendees
The event drew strong turnout and left observers satisfied noting the display was very good and holds lasting appeal. Attendees praised the overall quality and anticipated more demonstrations soon.
Columbian school in south city undergoing repairs for September opening
The Columbian school in the south part of the city is being repaired by the board of education to be ready for the September 7 opening. Several rooms will be replastered as plastering has fallen off due to vandalism. Ward buildings also need repairs or replacement but funds are scarce, limiting improvements.
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Columbian
Board of Education
Returns From Trip To Chase County Wheat Field Tour
W F Rosencrans and party returned from a three day trip in Chase County viewing the rich wheat crops. The party notes high yields with claims of thirty to forty bushels per acre and a farm producing 80.08 dollars per acre. They traveled from Omaha by Pullman and stayed near Imperial while touring the western state.
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W. EF. Hoosencrans
Chase County
Omaha
Imperial
Rosencrans
Charles Shepp
West
Nebraska
Iowa
Cass County
Beal Petition Hurdle in Clerk Nomination Fight
Friends of Clarence L. Beal push petitions for his district court clerk run while primary law blocks petition nominations. Nebraska’s 1915 statute amendment bars candidates who lost in a primary from petition or certificate nominations for the same office. Beal supporters are disappointed at the obstacle to his fall candidacy.
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Clarence L. Beal
Nebraska
Bear
Edward Rummel and wife visit to trade with merchants
Edward Rummel and his wife arrived in the city today to conduct trading with local merchants.
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Edward Rummel
Nebraska savings banks show growth and housing loans rise
Nebraska building and loan associations report assets of 72 million dollars, an 18 percent gain, with 2,408 loans for new homes and 4,885 loans on existing dwellings in the year ending June 30. Average new home loans around 2,500 dollars. Strong activity across Lincoln Beatrice Fremont North Platte Columbus Grand Island and Norfolk.
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Nebraska
Hart
State Bureau of Banking
Omaha
Lincoln
Beatrice
Fremont
North Platte
Columbus
Grand Island
Millons
Norfolk
Kitchen Shower for Bride Edith Ramge Hostess
A cheerful kitchen shower was given at Miss Frances Martin’s home for bride to be Edith Ramge. Yellow and white decorations highlighted the event with a four course luncheon and music after dinner. Guests included Adelia Sayles Hermie Spias Rose Mae Creamer and others.
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Frances Martin
Edith Ramge
Edward Egenberger
Ralph Wiles
Misees Adelia Sayles
Hermie Spias
Rose Mae Creamer
Agnes Bajeck
Norine Schulhof
Lara Meisinger
Florence and Mary Egenberzer
Marie Spies Cline
Havelock
Alvin Ramee
State Convention of W C T U Here Plattsmouth Nebraska
The Nebraska state convention of the W C T U will be held in Plattsmouth on September 16. Local ladies discussed plans and expect participation from representatives across the state, urging citizen cooperation to welcome visitors.
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Plattsmouth Society of Temperance Organization
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Temperance Organization
Ford Owner Enjoys New Universal Car in City
Joseph Smetana, a young local resident, owns a new Ford touring car bought from T. H. Pollock company. Manager Lynn Minor of Pollock keeps busy supplying Fords as Cass county buyers grow in number and make frequent trips in the latest model from Universal.
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Joseph Smetana
Thiscity
T. H. Pollock Company
Joe
Lynn Minor
Pollock Company
Cass County
Death of Mrs. Moses Hiatt in Murray
Mrs. Moses Hiatt long time Plattsmouth resident dies at 1 15 PM at the Murray home of her son L B Hiatt. The aged widow had suffered a long illness and recovery was unlikely. Funeral arrangements were not yet set at press time.
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L. D. Hiatt
Murray
Moses Hiatt
Plattsmouth
L. BD. Hiatt
Indy
A Spot of Attraction and Beauty
The Rocky Point area below the ferry landing is a favored Plattsmouth recreation spot, especially Sundays, with lush bluffs and river views providing shade and rest. Locals enjoy picnics along the riverbank as the great Nebraska river flows by, adding to the scenic symphony of nature.
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Rocky Point
Ferry Landing
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Pocket book lost between Plattsmouth and Union
A gentleman reports a lost pocket book containing two checks total $644 plus small change. One check for $609 in favor of John Becker signed by A. L. Becker. the other for $35 signed by James A. Wilson. Lost in Plattsmouth or on the road to Union. Return to Journal office or notify John Becker, Union, for reward.
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John Becker
A. L. Becker
James A. Wilson
Plattsmouth
Union
Journal
D&w
Torrential Rain and Lightning Strike Across City and State
A powerful thunderstorm with severe lightning hit the city and nearby towns, smashing the Central school tower and damaging property. Main Street flooded as rain driven by a later storm segment caused knee deep water. Lincoln reported a fatal lightning strike while nearby areas like Nebraska City and Greenwood saw heavy rainfall and further electrical disturbances.
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Washington Avenue
Main Street
Sixth Street
Nebraska City
Greenwood
Lincoln
Married at Court House
Yesterday afternoon at the court hours Miss Fanchion Rousome and Mr. Cheter A. Stalcup, both of Omaha, were married by Judge Beeson. The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Melba Stever and Mr. CC. H. Blaze, who accompanied the couple from Omaha, and the bridal party returned home after the wedding.
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Fanchion Rousome
Cheter A. Stalcup
Omaha
Beeson
Melba Stevener
CC. H. Blaze
Metropolis
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Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Carl Koester
Three Hundred and Fourth Artillery
Henry Koester
Paullina
Walter Pengel
Ernest Kent
M. L. Kent
Baird
Q. Thompson
Herman Leshine
Charles J. Leshine
Logan
Adolph Dubakowski
Grover C. McCarthy
Three Hundred and Thirtyfirst Infantry
Pat B. McCarthy
Rapid City
S&s. D
Ralph Koch
Clayton V. Posey
Camp Pike
Ark
H. H. Posey
West Fourteenth Street
Sioux City
Estort
Arnold R. Morse
World-Herald
Old Cass
Old Home
Aovca
Iowan
W. E. Rosencrans
Loan and Building Associations
Presbyterian
Methodist
Platt*mouth Ladies
Bride
State Convention
FORD
Mose Hiatt
Missouri River Bluffs
Pocket Book
Sac
Alan
Court House
First National Bank
BANK
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