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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1909

Page

4

Numerous Omaha visits noted in Union Ledger column

The Union Ledger items list many residents and visitors traveling to Omaha on morning trains including Mrs. W. S. Askwith Mrs. J. D. Short and family Mrs. C. B. Johnson John Hart Jr and others. Several local officials. A request regarding a deed appears with Peter Claus details.

Carrie Mechka Omaha Mary Ashenbronner Margaret Roveka John Hart, Jr Robert Kendall Union

Ten Days in Jail for Hendrickson Vagrancy Case

Sheriff Quinton charged B Hendrickson with vagrancy and drunkenness after a drunken disturbance on Main Street. County Judge Beeson sentenced him to ten days in jail five on bread and water. Hendrickson entertained bystanders with odd questions about churches and street cars before his confinement.

Ten Quinton Beeson B. Hendrickson Hendrickson Main Donjon Ramsey John Barleycorn Presbyterian Church

Carrier Pigeon With Metal Band Found Killed by Keil

Charles Ryhart visited Louisyie on the Schuyler and a silver leg band on a killed pigeon revealed it was a carrier pigeon released in 1906. The bird bore the inscription D 1906-812 and its owner remains unknown. regret is expressed at the loss.

Charles Ryhart Louisyie Schuyler Mr. Ryhart August Keil Keil Ryhart Mr. Kell

Edward White in Wilkinsburg News Update

A city message from Wilkinsburg Pa reports Edward White improving after illness. A later message says his condition worsened and recovery is not expected, tempering earlier hopeful sentiment from friends.

Edward White Wilkinsburg White Messige

Mrs Higley Visits Daughter in Council Bluffs

Mrs J B Higley spends the afternoon with her daughter Mrs Grant Conner in Council Bluffs as she travels through the city this afternoon busily engaged in visiting and transit plans.

Mra. J. B. Higley Mra Grant Conner Council Bluffs

A Unique Watch Chain Belongs to B A Parker

B A Parker from Vermillion South Dakota arrived last night to visit relatives. He plans to travel with a friend to Le Grand Oregon to pursue land interests. Parker displays a unique watch chain made from German coins bound with gold links. a local jeweler whiting the coins crafted the piece. Parker is a well known former resident of the area.

B. A. Parker Vermillion LeGrand Oregon Parker South Dakota

Will and probate dispute over Silas Gerard estate continues

In county court a protest against a will of Silas V Gerard seeks to disallow probate on grounds of unsound mind, forgery, and improper signing. The document allegedly bears the handwriting of Miss Rossie Gerard, a beneficiary and witness. Judge Beeson continued the case to December 17. C E B Tefft represents the estate.

Silas V. Gerard O. Salsbury Lincoln Bryan Clark Rossie Gerard Beeson C. EB. Tefft

Kansas City Ladies Seek Aid for Josephs Home

Miss Katherine Ryan national representative and Mrs Lara Coates Leibenrood assistant representative of Josephs Home Kansas City Mo are in the city soliciting aid for the institution. The home provides a temporary shelter for unfortunate mothers and aims to fit them for self support. It is non sectarian and the ladies plan to canvass the business district for several days.

Katherine Ryan Lara Coates Leibenrood Joseph's Home Kansas City

Hall family departs after pleasant visit home

R. E. Hall and family leave for New Martinsville West Virginia after a several week visit with Mrs S K E Hall his mother Mrs Lambson and other relatives Ed Hall known to friends as Ed Hall says this is his first visit home in five years and he was glad to meet old friends again Mrs Hall formerly Miss Alice Lambson visited here for months with her folk.

Iepart R. E. Hall New Martinsville West Virginia S. KE. Hall Lambson Hall John 8. Hall Mr. Hall Ed. Hall Alice Lambson Folka

Weeping Water Woman Fractures Foot in Slip

Mrs. E. B. Clizbe of Weeping Water slipped on ice while going to the clothes lines and fractured a bone just above the ankle. A surgeon reduced the fracture and she was made as comfortable as possible.

Weeping Water E. B. Clizbe

Omaha Visitor Bids Brief City Stop Before Return

Walter Cummins of Omaha arrives with relatives and friends for a short visit and plans to depart on No 23 train this afternoon.

Walter Cummins Omaha

Contest Votes Report for Cass County Contestants

The World-Herald mobile contest tallies list Norma McDonald 290640, Katherine Oliver 284900, Lena Lemon 260800, Luella Hansell 200120, Louise Bradway 155940, Marguerite Thomas 150360, Frances Morley 120740, Janet Brantner 81460, Leone Switzer 40820, Ethel Leyda 49120, Clara Jenkins 17160, Zelma Tuey 8620. Smoke acorns the cigar with reputation, Made by Prak & Bajec.

World-Herald Journal Cass County Norma McDonald Greenwood Katherine Oliver Plattsmouth Lena M. Lemon Luella Hansell Union Louise Bradway Marguerite Thomas Plattamouth Francea Morley Janet Brantner Leone Switzer Weeping Water Ethel Leyda Clara Jenkins Manley Zelma Tuey

Fred Range Buys A Very Fine Farm

Will Oliver represented J C Kimler of Platteville Wis in a large real estate deal. Fred Ramee bought the Noah Clemmons farm south of town for 90 dollars an acre, 18180 total, a prized county tract of 202 acres. Ramge will occupy with his sons Fred Jr and A O Ramge of Have lock.

Will Oliver J. C. Kimler Platteville Wis Kimler Noah Clemmons Oliver Fred Ramee Mr. Ramge Fred, Jr A. O Havelock Mr. Oliver

Death of a Sister in Washington and Beallsville Ohio

Rev Luther Moore of the Christian church learns by telegram of his sister Amanda J Thornberry's death from pneumonia in Washington Pa She was born August 12 1860 in Bedmont county Ohio married Everett Thornberry June 13 1880 They had one child and were devoted The funeral will be at Bobmont Ridge cemetery near Bealla ville Ohio Burlesville tomorrow afternoon Moore will not travel due to distance

Luther Moore The Christian Church Washington Amanda J. Thornberry Moore Arzell Thornberry Mr. Moore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Personal News Fri W. S. Askwith J. D. Short C. 8. Johnson That City Burlington Clarence E. Tefft William Carraher City A. J. Engelkometer Hear Murray John Albert Federal Court Peter Claus Emmet Wallace FE. B. Leach Nab O. W. Homburg Gretna William Budig George Horn Cedar Crook Woodman Orchestra George Say Martha Moore John Gelser William Warga William Baird T. H. Pollock Wife Metropolis Platteville, Wis Eddie Egenberger Ia Thos. EB. Parmele James Skoumal F. T. Darrow James Emerson Riley Dill Lyons Neb A. Dill William Crisman 5. C F. C. Salsbury Silas V. Cerard Delele White Silas ¥. Gernard Miss Rossie Gerard E. M. Pollard Nehawka BE. W. Cook J. Baughman N. K. Peoples Coshocton Ohio Hedengren Snaster Auriel Reach S. W. Gerard J. Ed. Johnson J. W. Johnson Elizabeth Kerr Glenwood Alice Gracie Johnson William Allen Mo. Pacific Missouri Pacific Union Ledger Nebraska the Perkins Hotel Fremont Herald Prak & Bajec Fred Range Gering’s Hart, Schaffner Mark Leely Hast SchalToer & Mare Hart, Shaffer & Maye Clothes Holiday Saltec Shiler Xicro
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