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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1909

Page

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Quarrel Attracts Police In Greenwood and Local Weddings

An Andrew Eardley incident in Louisville draws police attention after a confrontation with Mrs. Haley and her daughters, ending with Eardley jailed. Wedding bells report Miss Ethel Wolfenbarger and Arthur Stevenson wed at University Place with reception and guests from Greenwood, Lincoln, and beyond.

Cathy Ethel Wolfenbarger University Place Arthur Stevenson Greenwood A. G. Wolfenbarger L. M. Grigsby Ina Williams Lincoln Philip Dale Methodist Church Bertha Williams Nan Gabriel Wolfenbarger City J. C. Stevenson Earl Stevenson Gothenburg Mary Abbott Mabel Doom Pennington Kas Ida van Alst Elkhorn Neb Cedar Bluffs Mary Teyner Salem Mra Linecoln Journal

Weeping Water Upends Plattsmouth In Ten Inning Game

Weeping Water defeated Plattsmouth 7 to 6 in ten innings at Weeving Water. Poor infield play by Plattsmouth’s error prone team carried the loss despite a late rally and a strong start by Williams. Weeping Water capitalized on decisive hits and late errors, with Maxon’s misplays at first contributing to the winning run.

Warren Weeving Water Plattsmouth Mortsmouth Weeping Water Williams Pilattsmouth Maxon Plattamouth

Fort Crook Band to Headline Pioneer Day Carnival

Chairman Schneider announces the Fort Crook military band will perform Thursday September 2 with the band’s ball team on a special train. A grand Turner hall ball follows at 0:20 p.m. Pioneer day speakers include Hon. C S Payne and Governor Shellenberger, assuring a successful event.

Schneider Fort Crook Turner Hall Coates’ Hall Windham Pioneer Day Committee Payne State Historical Society Nebraska Territorial Pioneers Society Nebraska Shellenberger

George Berger Heads to South Omaha for Feeder Purchases

George Berger left his country home this morning traveling to South Omaha to tour the stock yards and select feeders for the upcoming fall and winter feeding program.

George Berger South Omaha

Woman Almost Dies By Carbolic Acid Attempt Near Kenosha

Mrs Elnora Marsh divorced wife of Perry Marsh of Rock Bluff attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid near L B Browns home near old Kenosha several miles northeast of here She was found exhausted and demented with burns and violent tendencies authorities at Plattsmouth were notified about possible insanity proceedings

Elnora Marsh Perry Marsh Rock Bluff L. B. Brown Old Kenosha Here Plattamouth

Miniature Railway Exhibit Comes to Lake Manawa

Chairman Fuller announces a miniature railroad contract shows at Lake Manawa with exhibits moved from resorts. The display plans to tour streets and grounds, along with a six legged beaver and 18 to 25 other attractions to draw crowds.

Fuller Lake Manawa Plercy

Governor Shallenberger Proclaims Labor Day Observance

Governor Ashton C. Shallenberger issues a proclamation designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day. He urges Nebraskans to observe with respect for labor, linking the day to the mutual respect and cooperation of labor and capital and to the nation’s prosperity.

Shallenberger Nebraska Ashton C. Shallenberger

Big fall festival promises record concessions lineup

Chairman Falivr leads a flood of applications for space at the big event. Twelve shows contracted for a full week then to the state fair, among the best on the road. Wiely miniature railroad will be present all week with negotiations under way. The festival anticipates more concessions than ever, a gold mine for all involved.

Falivr Lake Manawa

Dog slayers urged to relieve police chief in Plattsmouth

A citizen argues it is not the police chief’s duty to kill dogs and suggests appointing a dedicated dog killer, noting other towns employ such workers and urging Plattsmouth to do the same.

Plattsmouth Eura Polie Amick

Brengen Stock Raiser Attends City Business

Co. Brengen, prominent stock raiser and farmer from Mynard area, visits the city today for business matters.

Fire alarm at Hotel Riley saves Plattsmouth from major loss

A 3 am lamp explosion in a third floor bath caused a room fire at Hotel Riley. Miss Cora Walker raised the alarm as guests fled while others helped staff and Officer Cory extinguish flames. The bath lamp had been overfilled and may not have been tightened. The near catastrophe spared the town’s landmark and adjacent Parmele theater from serious damage.

Cora Walker Bath Riley Handsome Cory Parmele Theater Coates

Local thief fined fifty dollars and costs

Matt Hahn was sentenced by Judge Beeson after being found guilty of stealing Tony Mro’s chest of valuables valued at thirty three dollars. Tony’s items included a near diamond stud and assorted clothing and shoes. The perpetrator received a fine of fifty simpleons and costs and was committed until paid.

Beeson Donjon Costa Matt Hahn Matt Cedar Creek Tony Mro Mun Tony Satan Loulaville Plattsmouth Rimsey W. C. Ramsey Ramsey Quinton Kim

Woodmen Crowd Heads to Union for Log rolling

A large turnout of Woodmen and the Woodmen band marched to the M P train this morning to attend the log rolling at Union. Foresters planned an exhibition drill this afternoon on the Union grounds and were described as in fine shape after extensive practice.

Union Woodman Foresters

Bates Couple Return From Colorado Trip

Thomuss B Bates and his wife returned home today after spending several weeks in Denver Colorado Springs and other Colorado points. They enjoyed the trip and saw many sights while weather and economy were favorable and they were happy to return to their city home.

Thomuss B. Bates Denver Colorado Springs Colorado

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Louisville Dr. Haley Andrew Eardley Haley Haleys Andrew Lucille Bernice Gal Manley Bradley J. M. Jensen Jensen Heath Greenwood Bank Omaha Carnival Notes Minature Railway Plattasmouth
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