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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1913

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Accidental Bridge Fall Injures Everett Wiles In Narrow Escape

An auto accident near the United Brethren chapel bridge left Everett Wiles with a broken left leg and severe internal injuries. His passenger, Chennie Grebe, escaped by leaping from the car as it plunged over the bridge. both were en route to Wiles’ father’s home when the wreck occurred. Wiles remains in critical condition with a low prognosis as doctors fight to save him.

Everett Wiles Welock Ibis Murray United Brethren Chapel Wiles Gennie Grebe Nooers Everett Chennie Younge Wiles Gonnie

Everett Wiles Conditions Update After Thanksgiving Accident

Everett Wiles, injured in a Thanksgiving day accident near this city, remains about the same with no noticeable change in condition. He is kept sedated and connected to restraints to combat inflammation and alleviate pain as doctors monitor his progress.

Everett Wiles

Notice to return Indian Head cement sacks for credit

Cedar Creek Lumber Co Mounds Cedar Creek Lumber Co via P H Roberts announces that all customers who bought Indian Head cement sacks in the past year must return sacks for credit by December 15 1913. They will not repurchase any Indian Head sacks after that date.

Cedar Creek Lumber CO P. H. Roberts

The Journal Advertisers Do ing the Business

An OCR snippet notes The Journal advertisers are doing the business with a focus on local commerce and advertising activity.

Journal

Ladies Aid Society Social at Mrs Wichmann Home

The Ladies Aid of St Pauls church held their monthly social at the home of Mrs John Wichmann on Wednesday afternoon due to Thanksgiving. A large number attended and enjoyed delightful gezellig time with refreshments supplied by the hostess.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. Pauls Church John Wichmann

MW Carthy Mis Haps At Parmele Theater

A harsh critique of McCGarixs Mishaps at the Parmele theater last evening describes a crowded audience and a ruined show. The reviewer condemns the acting and company as rotten and urges management to vet plays before booking to protect theater reputation.

McCgarix Parmele

Gasoline Engine Factory Transferred to Mr. Lee G. Sharp

The gasoline engine factory plant has been transferred to JL C. Sharp of Omaha. Sharp will manage the institution and may establish a machine shop and foundry in the building. He plans to employ local labor making parts for his Omaha plant and may start ice cream machine production here if conditions permit.

JL. C. Sharp Omaha Sharp Belcomes

Mrs West Improving Slowly in Omaha Bedside

Reports from the bedside of Mrs. Carl West in Omaha indicate she is about the same with slight yesterday improvement, keeping hopes for recovery alive though her condition remains very low and details are uncertain.

Carl West Omaha

Thanksgiving Observed in Plattsmouth City

Thanksgiving day in Plattsmouth was marked by family gatherings and public services at the Presbyterian church. Rev F M Pruliner delivered the day’s address with historical remarks, music from the Presbyterian choir, and violin solos by Prof F L J Kolbaba, as scripture was read by Rev J H Steger and benediction given by Rev Druliner.

Presbyterian Church F. M. Pruliner Methodist Church Worsi Presbyterian Cburch Mathilde Vallery Hex Christian Church J. H. Steger St. Pauls Echurch Druliner

Grand Theatre Reorganizes as W A Howard Retires

The Grand Theatre here changes management with EF F Gribsky taking over after W A Howard retires. Howard and wife plan a brief visit to Omaha and a southern winter. Gribsky, a capable local retailer, is expected to run the popular venue well.

THE Grand Theatre W. A. Howard EF. F. Diribskhy Coatest Mr. Howard Omaha Gribsky

Mrs Boyne Family Leaves North Platte Visit

Mrs. Charles Boyne and her children Edward and Emma have left the Smith home after several days’ stay and return to their home in North Platte Nebraska.

Charles Boyne Edward Emma Sam G. Smith North Platte Nebraska

Departure of Hall Family from Thanksgiving Visit

John Hall, his wife and two children, who have stayed since Thanksgiving with Mr Hall's parents, left this afternoon for their Missouri Valley Iowa home.

John Hall Mr. Hall Missouri Valley Towa

Dear Old Plattsmouth Football Anthem 1913

Poem celebrating Plattsmouth football. Recounts season with repeated victories, noting defeats of Havelock and Spanldine Omaha, praising plucky play and a large score lead. Ends with fan cheer and pride in Plattsmouth’s unbeaten team.

Sean Omaha Platlsmouth Nurrah Platismouth FE. M. Dawsen

Commercial Club Officials for Next Year

The Commercial Club will elect officers for the coming year at the next meeting. Henry A. Schnenmer, the current executive, led efforts for the city of Plattsmouth including jail support, Burlington depot improvements, and securing Missouri Pacific train concessions. Although he does not seek re election, supporters argue his continued leadership is vital for the town’s progress.

Commercial Club cMeers Henry A. Schnenmer Schneider the Ely Plattsmouth Committee On Transportation Burlington Missouri Pacific

Cured of Liver Complaint Prompts Endorsement

Ira Smith of Point Blank Texas says a 25e box of Chamberlain's Tablets cured his liver complaint and he recommends them to everyone. For sale by all dealers.

Ira Smith Point Blank Texas

Beautiful Church Wedding at German Lutheran Church

A fall wedding at the German Lutheran Church near Murdock united Miss Esther Reinke and Mr. Frank Blotzer Jr in a rainbow ceremony. Attended by family and friends, the couple will reside on a Cedar Creek farm, with both families expressing heartfelt wishes for their happiness.

Charteh Murdock Frank Blotzer Cedarreek Esther Reinke Rev Peters Marie Peters John Reinke Carrie Gakemerr Blotzer Cedar Creek Greem Gedar Creek

Nebraska 240 Acre Farm Near Alvo For Sale

For sale a 240 acre farm near Alvo Nebraska. Well approved land two and a half miles from town with easy terms at 130 dollars per acre. Property details emphasize location size and price.

Alvo Nebraska

Rancher Bound Over After Alleged Cedar Creek Assault

Friday night Nellie Sweet of Cedar Creek accused rancher James Biddle of assault. He appeared for a preliminary examination and was bound over to the district court, remanded to jail pending further hearings in the higher court.

Dake Pett James

Surprise Anniversary Night for T J Sokols Members

Saturday evening at the T J Sokol hall in the west part of the city members gathered for a surprise celebration of several birthday anniversaries. Andrew Matlows and Mir Milentas were honored with remarks and a dance as the Platt orchestra provided music. refreshments followed and the event was described as a memorable gathering for all attendees.

T. J. Sokel Ermer Ptah Andrew Matlows Charce Festiiey Oni Ptek Wis Mir Miilentas Sumer Pelaw Bert Prener

Ray Wiles of St. Louis Visits Friends Here

Wiles of St. Louis, here over Shankservins visiting Captain and Mrs. I aar Wiles and sister Mrs. Majer Hall, departed for home Sunday night. He has quit the railroad and now acts as president of a large concern in Missouri. In the city he and Mr. Hall visited the Journal office, a brief but enjoyable visit for the publisher.

Wiles St. Loonie Shankservins Majer Hall Jis Sie OoNei Lamberie Miescury

Christmas shop run by St Mary’s Guild at Hotel Riley

Guild announces a Christmas shop at the Hotel Riley on Friday and Saturday selling dainty gifts. Proceeds support St Mary’s Church activities.

Walt Garisimas St. Mary's Guild Rilew

Stabbing Affray Sparks Vigilant Inquest in Weeping Water

A violent stabbing near Weeping Water between two men escalated from a quarrel over a Girl Scout gathering. Sheriff Geenton Will confiscate weapons and detain suspects as hospital care continues and authorities assess the deadly outcome.

Victim Dies From Weeping Water Cutting Affray

An assault at Weeping Water on Friday led to the death of a man identified as Duane, with several men charged as a murder case unfolds. The incident involved stabbing and violent attacks near the river levee, prompting a homicide investigation and legal proceedings against multiple suspects.

Omaha Peggins Stalbigg

Christmas Sheep Fair At Seven Mary's Gul

A local fair will be held at the Hotel Rilen block on Prides and Saturday. Various dainty articles for presents will be on sale.

7. Mary's Gul Hotel Rilen Bloek

Henry Hern Visits Cedar Creek Merchants

Henry Hern of Cedar Creek spent a short Saturday in the city trading with local merchants.

Henry Hern Cedar Creek Waa

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MW Carthy Lee G. Sharp Plattomouth Presbyterian Church—General Stores Plattmouth Havelock H. A. Schneider Presi Frank Hotzer Miss Esther Reinke Little Bower Girls Loita Margaret Stohlman Luda Bletver Berths Reinke Claire Stroes Julia Stohlman Adelia Stollman Lavander John Blotyer Herman Steedman Herman Kupke Conrad Reinke Andrew Rabe T. J. Sokol Ray Wiles ST. Louis Prom Serurdey Perenreed Brelard Walter
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