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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1911

Page

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Memorial Address at Lincoln Elks Lodge of Sorrow

Matthew Gere of this city delivered a moving memorial oration at the Lincoln Elks Lodge service last Sunday. His long, eloquent remarks praised the fraternity’s bond between past and present and urged remembrance of departed members with reverence.

Matthew Gering Delveres Addrido Lincoln Matthew Gere Lincoln Elks Matt Nebraska Gering Wr. Gearing Universal Brotherhood of Is

Missionary Day at local Methodist church draws crowds

Last Sunday the Methodist church held three services with eminent foreign clergy. Dr. Huddleson spoke on U S aid to the Philippines and missionary work. Miss Troutman and Dr. Huddleson addressed children, and Dr. Parker from India led the evening service.

Methodist Church Huddleson Philippines United States Miss Troutman Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Dre. Huddleson Parker Tndia Frances Nicholas Tidia

Forno of Cullom Visits City for Business Matters

A. B. Forno of near Cullom was in the city today attending to business affairs.

A. B. Forno Cullom

Death of Former Nebraskan Prominent in Hall County

A message Sunday announced the death at Mt. Vernon of the husband’s father, a former Hall county Nebraska resident and a notable figure who served in the legislature at various times.

A. L. Henry Mt. Vernon Hall County Nebraska

Patterson May Sue State Over Bank Board Salary

Lincoln dispatch reports Samuel Patterson once slated as secretary of the state banking board under the Shallenberger era faced appointment hurdles due to a bank guaranty. Patterson, paid 3000 dollars yearly, served oath and bond, toured Oklahoma on bank law duties without expenses, while two examiners plan district court appeal to obtain back pay.

Lincoln Samuel Patterson State Banking Board Shallenheiser State House Matthew Gering Plattsmouth State Board Barton Shallenberger Patterson Oklahoma Arapahoe District Court

Knights and Ladies of Security Hold Large Meeting

Tuesday’s Daily reports a major turnout at the Knights and Ladies of Security council session led by President Mrs Laura Thrasher. The secretary read 15 membership applications, the highest single-read since the current campaign began, pushing Platte Council 872 toward an 850 prize. A social intermission featured red apples and a guessing contest won by Miss Georgia White as king prize. A large initiation class is anticipated next week.

Knights and Ladies of Security Laura Thrasher Platte Council Georgia White

Christmas window display at M Fangers department store

Notable holiday scenes crafted by manager V Zucker grace the east window with hats in millinery and dry goods while the opposite showcases ladies furs muffs and cloaks. The cents side features suits and fine footwear as the store benefits from Zucker's skillful display work.

M. Fanger V. Zucker Fanger Ucker

Mayfield Visits County Seat From Louieville Courier

Louieville Courier proprietor L. 4. Mayfield was a county seat visitor this morning, attending official duties and meeting local officials.

Mayfield Louieville

Board of Education Completes Monthly Meeting and Reports

The board audited bills and signed contracts for insurance on buildings. Secretary Wescott approved the financial statement. Superintendent Abbott delivered the monthly report with tuition and other receipts totaling 845.01 and noted library fund-raising of 25.00 for Thanksgiving.

Board of Wenetation Umporiank Wescott Abbott Othey Hood Abbotts Kearney Trouants

John Walker Discharged From Teewday’s Daily

John Walker a colored man with a gun was brought in from John Urish’s farm last Saturday by Sheriff Quin ton. He was discharged today without prosecution and sent home to Lincoln on the fast mail after friends wired a ticket for his return. An ex union soldier he was considered harmless though his Irish farm incident stemmed from hunger. The sheriff secured a Lincoln ticket and disassembled the weapon before release on county attorney advice.

Teewday John Walker Quinton John Urish Lincoln Walker

Weisheit Estate Final Settlement Discussed in County Court

Aldrich attorney and Elmwood banker attended the county court hearing for the Leana Weisheit estate with Henman Lutehens of Murdock as executor. Sophia Ida Weisheit their sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Lent were present as the settlement moves forward. The party traveled from homes near Murdock.

Aldrich Elmwood Leana Weisheit Henman Lutehens Murdock Sophia Ida Weisheit Lent

Money Lender R M Schlaes Buys Time on Any Value

Rosy promises from R M Schlaes offer loans on any value item. The ad implies quick cash against household goods, personal property, or valuables with no specific collateral requirements stated. It reads as a brief financing notice aiming to attract customers seeking quick loans.

Birthday Girl Born On Eleventh Day Of Eleventh Month

Tuesday's Dairy reports N. K. Peoples and wife celebrate the birth of a daughter whose birthday falls on the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the year 614. The family hopes she lives a long and blessed life.

N. K. Peoples

Cass County Teachers Plan Weeping Water Meeting

On Saturday December 6 the Cass County Teachers association meets in the Weeping Water High School. The program includes vocal solos by Miss Mildred Soon and Miss Havel Tuey, discussions led by Prin. C. C. Larson and Supt. Clark, a mandolin chat by Miss Verda Thorpe, and a social center theme for school community.

Cass County Tachers’ Association Weeping Water Mildredsoon Nehanka Prin C.C. Larson Platismouth Brannigan Avoca Bupl J. Tf Stothower Elmwood N. Clark Cabos Eities Salto

Campaign to raise subscriptions for YMCA membersh ips

Al A Rawls chairs a committee to raise 82000 for YMCA subscriptions and sell tickets. They mapped territory and assigned work at Hawl's office, began campaign Monday, with initial gifts from Knights and Ladies of Security and H.O. Society totaling 285.00, bringing the total to date to 285.00.

Plattamouth Knights and Ladies of Sic Caicieaceee D. Wescott G. A. Mareshall Glen Rawls Fford Partridge John Acer St Our Bi Gould Toe ‘Crabill R. \. Bates J. P Sattler Thomas Wiles Leland Briges T. WH. Pollock G. I. Mayfield J. D, Travis Kk. Weyrich W, Clement Ll. F. Goos Briggs Robert Ethal LL. Popuny

Hazard Near Oil Tanks Sparks City Notice

A communication filed with City Clerk Warl warns the city council of danger near Standard Oil tanks beside Burlington tracks. Pools of oil show leakage risk of explosion or fire if ignited by a passing engine, with grave fire danger acknowledged.

Warl Burlington

Three Cornered Republican Fight Looms in District

A Lincoln dispatch in the World-Herald reports a three cornered Republican race for congress in the district. Field of Omaha is urged as a capable challenger to Paul Clark, with progressives seeking divisions to aid Clark while standpatters vow vigilance against Selleck and plan to field standpat rivals.

Lincoln Onaha World-Herald Congress A. W. Field Paul Clark Clark Piral Congressional Distriet W. A. Selleck Trancaster Selleck Pield Field Seélleck

Gasoline Engine Automates Wheat Loading Feat

Tudday Daily reports T. B. Todd built a gasoline engine to load wheat from a bin into a wagon. Two wagons carried 65 bushels each in six minutes, and four wagons delivered 1,000 bushels to the Gullom elevator in five hours, with a metal spout bridging bin to wagon.

T. Bw Todd Wigan

Moves to Cass County Farm Quietly Recounted

Lawrence Bowers who has resided north of Pavifie Junction during the last year moved yesterday to a farm near Cedar Creek. His son Tony Bowers and family will occupy the Mills county farm.

Lawrence Bowers Pavifie Junction Cedar Creek Tony Bower Mills County

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Faith Petarns God's Holy Acre Iod Sam Patterson STATE Secretary of State Banking Board K. and L. of S. Meet Board OF Education R. M. Schlaes Eta Maltismouth Mandolin Ghat Plattymouth Miss Lily Tighe, Manley Anna Vy Cass County
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