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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
1
Union Nebraska reports a major blaze wiping out five store buildings with logs estimated at 12000 dollars and little insurance. The paper plant survived thanks to quick action. other businesses including a restaurant were destroyed and stocks scattered, with ongoing effort to secure space for printing.
Flames discovered about 1 30 this morning driven by a late Missouri Pacific train crew from Wyoming and a Kansas City salesman. The fire destroyed Stites & Co. drug store and spread to Graves office Clark restaurant and Curtiss barber shop with losses estimated at 12 000 to 15 000. The fire follows two recent blazes in the town and investigators consider possible incendiarism though no motive or origin is established.
Fred W. Hunt aged 20 and Lena Kimmel aged 17 obtained a marriage license from Miss Gertrude Beeson in Council Bluffs and were married by Judge M. Archer. En route to their home they faced an abrupt kiss from a reporter at Burlington station causing spectators to react with surprise and the groom to be momentarily paralyzed.
Uncalled letters as of December 6 remain at the Plattsmouth post office and will go to the Dead Letter Office in Washington if not claimed. Advertised names include Mrs B K Billups L Filson H A Kinney Richard Morlan Peter Lichterman Tom H Sherwood Frans Sager.
Mrs L B Schallis spends the day in Omaha traveling this morning on train No 15.
Ex Senator Samuel L. Thomas writes from Long Beach California to Judge Ramsey. He notes election results in Plattsmouth and shares daily temperature readings from November 1909. He praises Frank Jake and Clel’s majorities and recalls Nebraska pioneer ties.
Mrs Ed Donat has recovered enough to return home from Omaha where her husband traveled with her on the morning train. Friends note her favorable condition and ease of the return trip. Other local patients at the same hospital, including Mrs Dr Cook and Mrs Englekemeier, are reported doing well after operations with recovery assured.
Am B Todd of Denver arrived on No 2 to spend the night with relatives then planned a quick Omaha trip. He notes snow from Denver to this city with heavier fall westward, delaying a planned visit and citing poor roads and inability to travel.
Judge HH D Travia departed last evening for Beatrice to resume the Chamberlain banking case trial today.
The funeral for the late Nelson Jones was held yesterday afternoon from his lower Main street home. Elders Baker and Lowden conducted brief services before the cortege moved to Oak Hill cemetery for interment. Fire department pallbearers led the procession as many friends offered condolences to the family.
Miss Bertha Hall married John Fezell in a private ceremony at the Hall home on South Sixth street. Justice M Archer officiated. A wedding dinner followed and the couple left for their country home. The bride is praised for refinement and friends extend congratulations.
Tom Svoboda completed the $1,500 purchase of Judge Beeson’s residence on West Elm Street in the second ward. The buyer’s plans include marriage soon, while the judge reportedly regrets selling. The county building custodian keeps busy with wood sawing and offers no comment.
The State Journal offers a detailed feature on Lincoln's new Catholic cathedral. It notes Pastor Rev. Father Bradley, formerly of the city, and recalls Rev. Father M. B. Shine who built momentum for the project. The piece includes illustrated cuts of the cathedral and church luminaries.
Wayne Murphy arrived in the city Sunday morning from Omaha and planned to return in the evening, continuing his visit.
A humorous misadventure recounts Captains Johns and Wohlfarth hunting a rabbit with farcical results as a fateful misstep ends in a fatal self-inflicted act by the rabbit. The piece then shifts to the World-Herald automobile contest standings for Cass County entries with multiple Plattsmouth and Greenwood competitors listed and their vote totals.
The city recorded its coldest night of the season with subzero readings. Snow covered the eastern Rocky Mountain slope and extended to the Mississippi River, with deep snow across Colorado Oklahoma New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Train delays persisted across regions as more snow forecast. Farmers fear harvest losses while coal deliveries gridlocked by icy roads.
Mrs August Engelkemeter of near Murray underwent an appendectomy last Saturday at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. The operation was for appendicitis and her condition was serious at the time but later reports say she is improving as well as could be reasonably expected. Mrs Hagelkempler is a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Albert of Plattsmouth.
Fairmont overwhelmed Plattsmouth at Coates Hall with a 72 to 20 victory. The locals were shown the rudiments of basketball as the visiting team dominated from start to finish.
West cities hold public auctions to aid farmers with stock and goods. Independence Kansas monthly sales run by the Commercial Club draw hundreds of farmers, letting buyers find needed stock or items. The program benefits farmers and merchants, suggesting local clubs adopt similar efforts.
At Peru Nebraska the Athenian Debating club debated Champ Clark civil service reforms. Misa Emma Falter spoke for the affirmative with credit. The Normal School voice department hosted a Saturday concert featuring Dora Kaffenberger in a notable trio performance.
In county court last Saturday afternoon the case against four boys charged with breaking into W. A. Kirby’s house and stealing lumber and other items was continued for thirty days as to Lowt’ Mékon and Frank Kinniman, and dismissed as to Frank Petersen. Kirby, the complaint, was dismissed. W. A. Robertson testified. County Attorney Ramsey appeared for the complaint.
George Snyder made a morning trip into the city despite very bad road conditions. He said the journey was necessary and he pressed on regardless of weather or rough roads.
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