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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1911

Page

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Thanksgiving Service at German St Pauls Church

A Friday Thanksgiving union service at St Pauls Evangelical Church drew broad denominations. Rev. W L Austin spoke on divine guidance in U S history, urging gratitude to God and warning against secular aims that remove religion from public life.

German ST. Paul's Church St. Paul's Evangelical Church Hey. Steger St. Paul's Church Gade Presbyterian Church W. L. Austin Methodist Thurgh Presbyterian Choir Baseler B.A. Mehlwain Rev Austin Earth Hand of God United States

December Advertising Drives Top Holiday Shopping

The piece argues December is the peak trade month as Christmas purchases expand beyond trinkets to a wide range of home goods. Advertisers are urged to showcase complete stock and fair prices, while public trust hinges on enterprise and honest promotion.

Liberal

Goodman Visits Omaha Visitor in Omaha

G. W. Goodman spent yesterday in Omaha as a visiting figure, staying for meetings and local engagements. He participated in social and business gatherings during the visit.

G. W. Goodman Omaha

Edwin Jeary First Lancaster County Legislature Candidate

Edwin Jeary former Cass county resident and longtime Lincoln businessman files to represent Lancaster county. The Journal praises his past service as Cass county president and a trusted citizen, noting his leadership, community interests, and potential to inspire pride for Lancaster voters if elected.

Lancaster County Edwin Jeary Cass Counts Cooky Jeary Cass County Alwys Journal Mr. Jeary Lan Caster County Lincoln

Card of Thanks from Fire Company

The fire company members express sincere thanks and hearty appreciation for the mayor council merchants business people and citizens who tendered a sumptuous banquet on Thanksgiving evening. The kindness of contributors will not be forgotten.

Fire Company

Sokol Dance and Play Delights Dw Sokol Hall Audience

Three act play at Dw Sokol hall Wednesday night drew a large crowd led by L Jiran in place of absent Omaha artist Mick. A post play dance, with music by the M W A orchestra, complemented a highly enjoyable evening for all attendees.

Dw. Sokol Hall L. Jiran Mick

Third Bank Robber Captured After Wabash Robberies

Sheriff Quinton reports the arrest of George Lill in connection with the Wabash and Louisville bank robberies of September 28 29. A wounded suspect was taken to Shelby County Iowa after exposure in Omaha. The unnamed man faces a district court preliminary next week with county witnesses to appear.

Quinton Wabash Louisville George Lill Efleem Omaha Shirthy County Lowd Panama District Court Shelby County

P M A ball at Coates hall a grand Thanksgiving event

The P. M. A. ball at Coates hall Thanksgiving night attracted forty couples for the grand march. Promoters Faber Morgan and Rawls earned praise for a silver and gold themed, well arranged dance with M W A orchestra. Visitors from Lincoln and Omaha joined a citywide, highly successful evening.

Coates' Hall Messrs. Faber, Morgan and Rawls Piyneh Lincoln Omaha

Fire Boys Banquet Held at Haymakers Hall

A Thanksgiving banquet for the fire department drew nearly all the boys plus Mayor Sattler and city council members. The feast featured roast goose with oyster dressing, roast pork with sweet potatoes, salads, light refreshments, and cigars as the mayor praised the firefighters for saving the city from destruction.

Sattler

Injured at the Shops Prompt Eye Injury Reported

Perry Coffman of the steel car shop was struck in the eye by a steel fragment Wednesday morning. He went to Omaha Wednesday afternoon to see Dr. Gifford and have the fragment removed. Robert Hubler of the supply department sustained a badly mashed finger, treated by the company surgeon, and returned to work. The injury caused pain, but he kept busy to cope.

Perry Coffman Omaha Dr. Gifford Robert Hubler Robert

Plattsmouth Forms Western Serum Company for Hog Cholera Serum

The Western Serum Company, with D O Morgan as county clerk, forms in Plattsmouth to manufacture and distribute Dr. Greeder’s hog cholera serum. Herman Greeder and Paul Jackniess lead as officials with P Falter and T J Pollock as key officers. capital stock set at 850000. The firm will operate from Plattsmouth, expand the local lab, and employ several workers as demand for the serum rises nationwide.

Western Serum Company D. O. Morgan Plattsmouth United States Herman Greeder D, VM Paul Jackniess P. Faler T. HW. Pollock Dr. Greeders Groeder United States Department of Agricuiibre Jickiness Exslate Nebraska United States Bureau of Animal Industry Dr. Greeder J. Dp, Falter de. Tuckmesk T. JM. Pollock Greeder Cheeder West Virginia Wisconsin Jackinoss Platttsmouth

Thanksgiving Dinner with Judge Beeson and Guests

Judge A J Beeson Mrs Allen Beeson their daughter Miss Gertie John Beeson and wife shared Thanksgiving turkey with N N Isbell and wife. Mrs Isbell faced kitchen challenges pleasing city appetites but served a country style roast that impressed the judge.

A. J. Beeson Allen Beeson Gertie John Beeson N. N. Isbell Isbell

Chriswisser Family Thanksgiving Visit in Plattsmouth

Charles Chriswisser and his wife and children spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Plattsmouth. Charles and his father traveled to South Omaha to inspect the cattle market this morning.

Charles Chriswisser Mr. Chriswisser B. Chriswisser Plattsmouth Charles South Omaha

Death of Ohio man leaves family of grown children

CE Martin received word this afternoon that his aged father, 82, died suddenly in Mingo Ohio this morning. The death leaves three sons and two daughters, all with families, with Charles the only child living away from Ohio.

CE. Martin Mingo Ohio Mr. Martin Chaves Charles Olin

Eagles Have Thanksgiving Feast At Lodge Social

On Wednesday evening the local Eagles lodge hosted a surprise Thanksgiving feast for members and their wives. The event featured a high five contest won by Mrs. Fred Beenberrer, the booby prize to Mrs. BG Wirleap, and a gent’s prize captured by Jota P. Satler who gifted it to a fellow Eagle. It was a pleasant, well attended gathering with social conversation and supper.

Lodge of Eagles Fred Beenberrer BG. Wiurleap Jota P. Satler Hille Anen

District Court Decem ber term docket lists sixty trial cases

The district court docket for the December term shows sixty cases to be tried this term, including twenty-three in law, thirty in equity, and seven in criminal. The list of names includes William Atelhisen, Bucknell, Cheney, Henry Clapp, A G Clymer, John Elliott, George Hall, Oscar Gapen, James Nyda, N Norris, John Rauth, John W Rulen, Frank Sheldon, Will Spangler, Theo Starkjoln, Fred Stoke, Joe Tubbs, and William Wagoner.

William Atelhisen AL FP Roedeckeer CO. Bucknell Cheney Henry Clapp A. G. Clymer W. JF. Diers John Elliott Dave Foltz George Hall Oscar Gapen A. B F. Lake James Nyda KE. Norris Charles Noyes N. K. Peoples John Rauth John W. Rulen Frank Sheldon Will Spangler Theo. Starkjoln Fred Stoke Joe Tubbs William Wagoner

Kaspar Mates Repairs Adds Precise Loaf Webbing Machine

Kaspar Mates Bakery installs a valuable new bread webbing machine that shapes each loaf to exact size and ounce. A new oven is being built as the old one is damaged, and customers will receive bread from the New York bakery for a few days.

Kaspar New York

Henrys Father Ill in Mt Vernon Iowa

A. L. Henry received word this morning that his father Hon WH A Henry is seriously ill at his Mt Vernon Iowa home. Henry formerly lived in ONeill Nebraska and once represented Holt county in the Nebraska legislature. The illness began a few days ago, was reported favorable yesterday, but complications arose. He left for his father's bedside this afternoon.

A. L. Henry WH. A. Henry Mt. Vernon Iowa Henry O'Neill Neb Holt County Nebraska

Mrs Berger and Harold Renner Head to Lincoln on Morning Train

Mrs Charles Berger and her grandson Harold Renner travel to Lincoln by morning train to visit Harold’s brother Carl who is living with relatives there this winter and attending school in Lincoln.

Charles Berger Harold Renner Lincoln Harold Carl

Meisinger Visits Plattsmouth on Local Business

W G Meisinger arrived in Plattsmouth today for personal and business matters, driving in to handle local affairs.

W. G. Meisinger Plattsmouth

Banquet Honors Most Estimable Lady By Luke’s Choir

Twenty members of Luke’s choir held a Thanksgiving banquet at Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Austin’s Vine Street home. The event, a surprise for organist Miss Kittie Cummins, featured smilax chrysanthemums and white candles, with Canon H. Burgess blessing from his sick bed. The evening included vocal and instrumental music and social conversation.

Luke's Choir Kittie Gummins Miss Cummins Miss Creming Ter Mother Astin

Plattsmouth Players' Club Organizes for Winter Shows

About sixteen Matlamouth young ladies met at the Austlin residence to form a club aiding a ladies duty house. Officers include A. S. Austin president and Lucile Bates secretary treasurer. First event a January negro minstrel show. membership capped at twenty-five. Next meeting December 6 at the Rushing Dome. dues increase after that date.

Matlamouth WS. Austlind Che A. 8. Austin Croetchen Donenelly Lucile Bates

Returns From South J ft Vallery increases Arkansas land holdings

J ft Vallery has returned from Arkansas with new land purchases. Mr Vallery and his son J 5 bought a large tract last summer and a new section with a fine mansion. He plans to move there early next year and make it their southern home for the winter months with his wife and daughters.

J. Ft. Vallery Arkansas Mr. Vallery J.5 Vallery

Missouri Pacific Cashier Fatally Harmed in Railway Hold Up

A Missouri Pacific freight department cashier in Kansas City was fatally harmed in a morning hold up by an unknown Black assailant. The crime occurred after the city papers had gone to press.

Missouri Pacific Freight Department Kansas City

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Methodist Church Boston T. J. Sokol Fire Boys Western Serum Company Incorporated Monsmouth St. Luke's Choir Kittie Cummins Plattsmouth Players’ Club
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