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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1913

Page

3

Pettitt Sues for Divorce in District Court

Emma C. Pettitt of Louisville Nebraska files for divorce from Frank J. Pettitt in Hastings district court. She alleges cruelty and neglect and asks for child custody to be given to her. The petition notes marriage on July 3 1904 and requests support and maintenance for the plaintiff.

Emma C. Pettitt Dany Justicet James Robertson Frank J. Pettitt Louisville A. Hastings

Funeral of Little Child of Mr and Mrs E A Shre

The funeral of the youngest child of Mr and Mrs E A Shre was held in Mae rilla Town last Sunday at the family home. The child had for a short time suffered from a fever and illness before dying Saturday evening. The bereaved family receives sympathy from friends and neighbors.

Mrs E. A. Shre Berr Maerilla Mwhaw

Be Thrie Family Thanks Friends for Kindness

Mr and Mrs FE Be Thrie express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support after the death of their infant child.

Thrie

Ladies' Aid Elect Officers At Methodist Church

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church held a pleasant meeting in the church parlors. Officers were elected with Mrs. W L Austin as president and Mrs. Helen Mauzer as first vice president. The afternoon combined business with social time and a luncheon.

Ladies’ Aid Society OF the Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Er Atte Georgee Kaffenberger FE. Babbitt Fila Eeunede Closime W.L. Austin Helen Mauzer Thomas Glenn Val Burker Margaret Manzy Charmines Lancheon

For Sale Windmill and Horsepower Unit

For sale a 36 foot Sampson windmill and a horsepower unit. Inquire W. G. Meisinger six miles west of Plattsmouth or call phone 2522.

Sampson One & Horse Power W. G. Meisinger Plattsmouth

Passenger Train No 14 15 Delayed Near La Platte

Passengers on Burlington No 14 were delayed several hours near La Platte after a freight train ahead fouled a drawbar and blocked the track. The delay lasted into the night while crews worked to clear the obstruction and restore service.

LA Platte Burlington Orwatoa Siage Whistling Post

Fine for Drinking Intoxicating Liquor on City Street

George Wari residence at Create Missouri and W Hopkins of Murray were bailed before Judge McArether this morning for drinking intoxicating liquor on Plattsmouth streets in violation of city law. The court assessed a fine and costs to the city. Ward remained jailed and Hopkins paid the fine in three days.

George Wari Create Missouri W. Hopkins Murray Judee McArether Plattsmouth Sturize Cjty Hopkins Dave

Young Eagles Unite in Wed Lock by Judge Beeson

Yesterday afternoon Judge Beeson performed the ceremony uniting Pred Muenebeau and Miss Rhowis Robiver of Kahe in Eagle. The couple left the courthouse with a sense of responsibility for life together and both are described as highly respected in the community.

EAGLE Beeson Dodge Allen J. Beeson Pred Muenehbeau Rhowis Robiver Kaehe Jude Ayenne Ile

Sell Your Property Through the Journal Want Ads

Classified notice urges readers to place property sale listings in the Journal Want Ads. Offers guidance on rates and formats for quick exposure to local buyers.

Local News G W Kawnie Passenger to Pacific Junction

G W Kawnie was a passenger this morning for Pacific Junction to attend the olf soldiers ree VerLivert.

W. Kawnie Pacific Junction Olf Ree VerLivert

Misses attend funeral of Jesse Fay in city

Misses Louw and Dorris Vallery of Menard visit the city to attend the funeral of Jesse Fay.

Louw Dorris Vallery Menard Mies Jesse Fay

PF WTedengren Visits City on Burlington Business

A. PF. WTedengren spent a few hours in the city Monday attending to business matters for Burlington.

A. PF. Wtedengren Burlington

Carter Couple Attend Pacific Reunion Train Ride

Mr and Mrs M Carter were passengers this morning on the Pacific Junction train to attend the soldiers reunion, traveling with the party to join former comrades and enjoy the event.

M. Carter Pacific Tunction

Mrs Isaae King Visits Ona With Relatives

Mrs Isaae King, visiting with relatives, was a passenger this afternoon for Ona to spend a few hours visiting.

Isaae King Ona

Gillespie from Omaha Visits Mynard for New Year Business

Gillespie of Mynard came down from Omaha last evening on New Year to attend to business matters and oversee local concerns in the village. He said he planned to return soon after handling the tasks.

WF. Gillespie Mynard Omaha New 2 Sone Dusiness Mindlers

Hover and wife travel to visit old soldiers pension today

A. W. Hover and his wife are passengers headed this morning for Pactic Junelion where he plans to abandon the old soldiers pension today.

A.W. Hover Peynion

Unclear fragment hints at names and events

The readable text mentions George Rhoden and a mother de parted morning for Misses Valles and bawa, with garbled terms suggesting a short trip or event. specifics and context are not discernible from the fragment.

George Rhoden Mother Misses Valles Bawa

Will Mason Leaves for Lowsville to Play Ball

Will Mason departed this afternoon for Lowsville to engage in a ball game. He faces the Louisville team with hopes of a strong performance and victory.

Will Mason Lowsville Trax Louisville

Funeral of Mrs Jessie Fox Held This Afternoon

An obituary notice reports the funeral of Mrs Jessie Fox held this afternoon. The event gathered friends and relatives to pay final respects to the deceased.

Joseph Mallen Jessie Fox

Kenosha Citizen Lig Brown Seen On City Business

Lig Brown, a local resident from Kenosha, was observed in the city today handling matters of business at the limits of the city.

Lig Brown Kenosha

Jake Roch Seen With Friends In South Omaha Visit

Jake Roch of South Omaha was in the city today for a few hours assisting friends with some malcontents and overseeing lines of activity.

Jake Roch South Omaha

Ashbury Jacks and wife travel to Pacific Junction event

Ashbury Jacks and his wife were aboard a morning train to Pacific Junction on November 1 where they expected to attend an oil soldiers reveal.

Ashbury Jacks Pacific Junction

Mize Mathilda Donat Plans Omaha Visit With Guest

Mize Mathilda Donat and her guest Meloss Irene Brown of Columbus Neb traveled to Omaha this morning for a short visit.

Mize Mathilda Donat Meloss Irene Brown Columbus Neb Omaha

Gomer Family Attend Funeral of Miss Jessie Fox

KT Gomer and wife and William Deles Dernier and daughter Besie traveled from Elmwood to attend the funeral of Miss Jessie Fox this morning.

Gomer William Deles Dernier Besie Elmwood Jessie Fox

Schultz couple returns from California trip

Nade P. Schultz and his wife, who had spent several weeks visiting friends in Los Angeles Long Beach and other points in California, returned here last evening on train No 44.

Nade P. Schultz Tn California Los Angeles Long Beach

Heyes Becker Heads to Omaha on Burlington Train

Early Burlington train carries Heyes Becker to Omaha where he will manage business for the Ford Motor Company’s Ante division.

Heyes Becker Burlington Omaha Ford Ante Company

Mrs A C Tulene and Son Headed to Springfield

Mrs. A. C. Tulene and her young son depart this morning for Springfield, Nebraska, to join Mr. Tulene who is at that location operating his merry-go-round business.

A. C. Tulene Little Son Springfield Neh Mr. Tulene

Crawford of Hartington Returns Home

Mrs. D. B. Crawford of Hartington Nebraska recently visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vallery and family returned home this morning on the Burlington train.

B. Crawford Hartington, Neh Frank Vallery Burlington

Mrs Richards Heads To City for Day Visit

Mrs C P Richards and her mother Mrs Belle Phillips of Ohio are traveling this morning to the metropolis for a day visit.

C. P. Richards Belle Phillips Ohio Metropolis

Mrs Elsie Hubbard Visits Elliott North Iowa

Miss Elsie Hubbard of Elliott Iowa arrived for a brief visit with her brother Phil Hubbard and family and left for home this morning returning to Elliott.

Elsie Hubbard Elliott Iowa Phil Hubbard

Heinrich Leaves Havelock Visitor Returns Home

George Heinrich of Havelock visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Heinrich in the city’s south part returned home this morning on the early Burlington train.

George Heinrich Havelock Fred Heinrich Burlington

Higley Family Members Noted in Stella Nebraska News

Mrs. James Higley and daughters Mrs. Rhoda Cotner of Stella Neb and Mrs. George Barr were mentioned in the local society note highlighting regional connections and family ties within the community.

James Higley Rhoda Cotner Stella, Neb George Barr

Morning Burlington Train Scene Involving Mrs Catherine Blots

Passengers aboard the early Burlington train head toward Conn eil Blots where Mrs Catner is allegedly faking medical treatment.

Buurlington Conneil

Goehner and Dover Attend Miami Ohio Fraternity Meeting

William Goehner of Seward and George OF Dover of his city returned from Miami Ohio where they attended the Stzma Chi fraternity convention now holding its mothering meeting in the city.

William Goehner Seward George Dover Miami Ohio Stzma Chi Fraternity

Charles Vallery and party visit J. R. Vallery home

Charles Vallery with wife of Si. Joseph, Mr and Mrs. Will Streight and daughter Muriel traveled in their touring car to the J. R. Vallery residence near Mynard on Thursday. They spent the time happily visiting and enjoying auto riding.

Charles Vallery Couch Si. Joseph Will Streight Muriel J. R. Vallery Mynard

Vicious dog attacks child in city neighborhood

A small dog owned by A Mateus bit five year old Helen Wurl on the arm and thigh while she played with companions on the sidewalk. Mrs Wurl stabbed the dog, which then tried to attack her. a man with a gun drove it off. The animal is blamed for multiple bites in the area and residents demand action.

Helen E. A. Weert A. Mateus Wurl McQnary A. M. Renner Sixth Street

Correction Notice on Mercerville School Repair Credit

The paper corrects a misattribution in the Mercerville school repair article. It states that Charles Litt assisted with the carpenter work, not C. A. Welsh, to ensure proper credit for both parties.

Mercerville C. A. Welsh Charles Litt

Death of George Weyrich Sr at Pekin

A Pekin message reports the death of George Weyrich Sr aged around 70. He was brother in law to Mrs. George Meisinger of this city and to Mrs. George A. Meisinger near Mynard. His wife died about twenty years ago and eight children survive with six having died. The funeral was expected today, with short notice preventing local relatives from attending.

Pekin Hlinois George Weyrich Mr. Weyrich George Meisinger George A. Meisinger Mynard

Mrs Eva Ladies Depart for Glenwouds Visit

From Saturday's Daily Mrs Eva and a party of ladies left this morning for Glenwouds to visit friends for a few days.

Eva Glenwouds Viss

Adam Fornotft Flies From Cedar Creek for Weekend Shop Visit

Adam Fornotft traveled from near Cedar Creek to attend a weekend shop pine, aiming to handle weekend duties.

Adam Fornotft Cedar Creek

King Family Man Seeks Superior Visit After Stop in State

Miss Isaac King left this morning for her home in Superior Nebraska after a brief visit here.

Isaac King

Mereinzer Sings New Song in City Pulse

A performer named Mereinzer visited the city yesterday to perform a short set at a local venue. Police reported light crowd activity and brief traffic delays around the area.

Nebraska City Woman Visits Aunt for Short Stay

Miss Belle Hakes of Nebraska City visits at the home of her aunt Mrs Juecol Misia for a few hours.

Belle Hakes Nebraska City Juecol Misia

Mesinger Family Passengers Visit Omaha Relative Ties

J. A. Mesinger and his wife with family were passengers this morning bound for Omaha for a Sunday visit with relatives.

Waller Conners and Jarrs Circle Headed to Springfield

Waller Conners and Jarrs Circle departed this afternoon for Springfield where they expect to play in a ball game later.

Waller Conners Jarrs Cirle Springfield

Old Settlers Reunion Attendance Noted

Joseph Karnes and his wife attended the old settlers' reunion at Pacedie Junction. Karnes represented the local community and family histories were shared during the gathering.

Joseph Karnes Reunion

Jatin T Paper and Wife Visit for Brief city Stop

Jatin T Paper and his wife arrived in the city for a few hours of business matters and a brief personal visit. The couple spent time with associates and left by afternoon.

Jatin T. Paper Hear Murray Erephants

August F Eneelkenpeter visits Mt Pleasant precinct

August F Eneelkenpeter of Mt Pleasant attended a city meeting with local merchants today. His wife accompanied him as the pair discussed trade and municipal matters with attendees.

Mt. Pleasant

Miss Garvie Sherwood Delays Visit to Pa City Junction

Miss Garvie Sherwood was absent this afternoon at Pa city junction where she planned to attend to business matters for a few hours.

Garvie Sherwood Pacitie Junction

Merethos Perthes Visit Highlights Local Tour

Merethos Perthes departed last evening with Nee 2 fei Va Parte. Tiveliaivea hosts her on a visit with Wetines and Pelouds aiding a local effort in a civic event at Betee.

Perthes Tiveliaivea oDitae

Farris and Logeinhay Involved in Court Contact Near Union

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a legal matter involving Lae Farris and W Logeinhay near Union Town connected to a mining dispute and an alleged business matter. No additional names, dates, or places are clearly readable.

Farris W.logeinhayer Feneas

Fragmentary note on subscriptions at Journal office reads Feb

A garbled item shows a brief entry about subscription activity at the Journal office during a short period in February. The legible fragments reference a local subscription drive and the Seoi-WWeekte, with few decipherable names or places remaining.

Lebnes Geitar Creek Oriv Bondawe Fea Lehinves

Minor Ottawa trip noted for John Gomner and family

John Gomner his wife and daughter traveled to Ottawa and spent several hours tending to midftlers of bursites during their visit.

John Gomner Norong Otaha

Omaha visitors depart after stay with Mrs Nemetz family

Mes Jindra and his children from Omaha visited at the home of Mrs. Jindra’s sister Mrs John Nemetz and family and returned home this afternoon.

Joe Jindra Omaha

Porter visits east friends then returns to Traider Neb

Mrs J B R Porter of Traider Neb traveled east to visit friends and relatives. She arrived this morning on No 2h and plans to dine with Mrs Harriett A Sharpe and family and other friends in Traider.

J. BR. Porter Traider, Neb East Eame Trornite Harriett A. Sharpe Shrorf Dinie

Miss Mildred Johnson Returns From Illinois Visit

Miss Mildred Johnson arrived this morning after a several week visit with friends and relatives in Reek Inslanal Illinois.

Mildred) Johnson Reek Inslanal Ilinois

Miss Nellie Rwean Heads to Lincoln for A Visit

Miss Nellie Rwean leaves here to marry and depart for Lincoln with her friend Gee Schiappacasse who will stay through the state fair week.

Nellie Rwean Ler Homme Lincoln

Visit of Mrs Lutkins and Bates to Shenandoah

Mrs Andrew Lutkins and Bates left this morning for Shenandoah Iowa to visit at the home of Mrs Southin s parents for a sher k fine.

Andrew Lutkins Bates Shenandoah, Fews

Maggie Mason Sails to York with Son

Mrs. Maggie Mason and her young son depart on No 155 for York Nebraska to visit relatives for a few days.

Maggie Mason York Neb

Henry Born Family Departure to Omaha For Sunday Visit

Henry Born and his wife with children left this morning for Omaha to visit relatives in Benson over Sunday while Henry plans to return this evening.

Henry Omaha Benson

Rother Leaves for Havelock Amid Family Illness

John Rother departed this morning on No. 45 for Havelock due to the serious illness of his father in law who is reported very low and not expected to recover.

John Rother Havelock

Miss Mary Méellauire Heads to Osmond Nebraska for Teaching

Miss Mary Méellauire departed this morning over the Burlington for Osmond Nebraska where she expects to assume teaching duties in the schools at that place next week.

Mary Méellauire Burlington Osmond Neb

Sorority House Party Leaves for Albion Delta Zeta Event

Miss Katherine Lowry and Misses Marie and Emily Houska travel to Albion to attend a Delta Zeta house party hosted by Miss Alma Carsten. Miss Myrna Thierolf of Plattsmouth will join Saturday. After a week in Albion, Miss Houska will accompany Thierolf to Plattsmouth.

Katherine Lowry Marie Emily Houska Albion Delta Zeta Alma Carsten Myrna Thierolf Plattsmouth Thierolf Omaha News

Miss Fern Longe af Tinecoln Leaves Visit

Miss Fern Longe af Tinecoln departs after visiting relatives and friends and plans to travel home following a period of stays.

Fern Longe Af Tinecoln Omaha

Joseph Hiber Leaves for Maxberg Plumbing Assignment

Joseph M. Hiber departed last evening on No. 2 for Maxberg near Creston to assist J. M. Johns in plumbing work for the John Bauer firm of this city.

Joseph M. Hiber Maxberg Town Creston J. M. Johns John Bauer

Miss Dorothy Joy Ends Chicago Visit Homeward

Miss Dorothy Joy of Chicago leaves after a weeks long stay with her grandmother Mrs. M. A. Leist and aunt Mrs. Robert Troop. She departed this morning to return home.

Dorothy Joy Chicago M. A. Leist Robert Troop

Lincoln woman visits kin after Wisconsin trip

Mrs FB Stielin of hincoln records a short visit with her parent and Mr Mrs Shelvey after returning from Wisconsin where they celebrated a marriage.

Stielin Hincoln Remaee Mir Jony Shelvey Bayer Wisconsin Ley

Beautiful Shetland Pony for Sale in Nebraska

A stallion described as the best in the state is offered for sale. The animal is well broke for harness and saddle. Contact Wm. Gilmour, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, R. F. D. No. 4.

Wm. Gilmour Plattsmouth Neb

Wail Paper at 1913 patterns on 25 percent off

Gering & Co offers a complete stock of Wail Paper in 1913 patterns at a 25 percent discount. Pick from a full selection rather than remnants. Phone 36.

Gering & Co

Statement of Ownership for The Malta…mouth Dominal (Semi-Weekly)

Statement of ownership management circulation of The Malta mouth Do main published semi weekly after Piatts month Neb required by the Act of August 24 082 Adifer M A Rates Flatts Neb Managing Editor Ro A Rates Nels business Manager A Gates Platts month Neb Publisher RH A Bates Platts Nebraska owner Platte river etc. Sworn before me this 1915 day of August Notary Public.

Piatts Neouth Adifer M. A. Rates Flatts Myoull Neb Ro A. Rates Phatiseetuitn Nelsusiness Manager A. Gates Platismonth A. Bates Plattsmietricr Neely

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