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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1902

Page

8

Elmwood Birth and Local Tales From November

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bischoff on Thursday November 27. Martin Shaefer plans a 15x16 two story addition with porch. James Durbin to build it. The group of Dan McNeely H B Carter and Jess Carter set a squirrel hunting record with 27 squirrels, 2 rabbits and 2 prairie chickens. Pete Clarence injured his forefinger shoeing a horse at Wm Mueller’s. Ed Mapes suffered a stomach hemorrhage while working in the field and grew worse before improving. Ella Atchison fractured her right arm in a horseback fall, Dr Neely setting the bone.

Dan McNeely H. B. Carter Jess Carter Pete Clarence Wm. Mueller Mr. Clarence Ed Mapes Ella Wm. Atchison Eila

Greenwood Maple Leaf Hotel Change On December First

Local notices recount the Maple Leaf hotel changing ownership on December 1. Birth announced Wednesday morning a boy to Mr and Mrs Henry Carr. Neighbors hosted by Mr and Mrs M D Kern. Mrs George Walling recovering from arm surgery. J Foster coping with sciatic rheumatism. Miss Mattie Coleman ill with grippe but recovered. Metropol itan Orchestra Company members Phillips Anderson and Hewitt tour. Greenwood friends wish them success. turkey served at Thanksgiving by Mr and Mrs Guy Loder inviting relatives to share the feast.

Maple Leaf Hotel Henry Carr M. D. Kern Erokinole George Walling

Nehawka Social Notes From the Register

Earl Kilpatrick left for a term at the Hammond railroad and telegraph school in St. Louis. Henry Kamm and wife of Glenwood, Colo., visited relatives south of town. Deb Munn connected a threshing engine to dig trenches for a new gas plant. Oliver Murdoch and wife returned home to Arapahoe after three weeks visiting. Captain Geo L Sheldon and father left for Mississippi to tend business on the captain’s plantation. Uncle Wm Chapman returned from DeWitt county Illinois to see his injured sister who is improving. Miss Gertrude Nelson was overcome by gas at B. W. Bates home when a damper was left open.

Earl Kilpatrick Hammond Railroad and Telegraph School St. Louis Henry Kamm Glenwood Colo Deb Munn Oliver Murdoch Arapahoe Nebr Geo. L. Sheldon Lawson Sheldon Mississippi Wm. Chapman DeWitt County Illinois

Depot construction and bridge work in the county

Travis Crabtree remains very ill with tonsillitis. Missouri Pacific railroad workers are remodeling the depot and will have a nice depot when finished. Two large bridges north of town have been completed and workers are now on the east bridge near McClintock's house.

Bescon Travis Crabtree Missouri Pacific R R McClintoc

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Vitality

Advertises a bottle of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for one dollar claiming it imprints new life in blood and boosts activity, strength, and courage. Prompts readers to consult their doctor and mentions J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts as the producer.

Ayer John P. Hodnette Brooklyn, N.Y

Alvo School Board Dismissal Sparks Community Turmoil

Excitement rippled through Alvo school circles Thursday as part of the school board dismissed Miss Olga Nitzel, the primary teacher. Patrons petitioned Prof. Willis to resign amid lingering bad feeling and an unsettled outcome of the dispute.

Alvo Olga Nitzel Willis Allie Stall

Weeping Water Births and Deaths and Local notes

Weeping Water announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs C T Wallick on Sunday November 30. Mrs Martha Gordon aged 67 dies at home four miles west and one mile north of Weeping Water on Tuesday December 2 1902 from fever and cold. Clifton Countryman starts teaching in Hollenbeck district after beginning Monday. his arm broken earlier is healing. Ed Tighe secures 3360 acres west of O Neill Nebro at 15 per acre, 1400 acres hay land with pasture and a spring. plans to enter stock business by mid February. Mrs O K Cromwell and son Richard travel to Lincoln to remove a growth from Richards nose. doctors find prior nose fracture behind the trouble. Eva Hunter daughter of Isaac N Hunter dies at age four years and three months from diphtheria on Wednesday November 26 1902. family and friends extend sympathy.

C. T. Wallick Weeping Water Martha Gordon Clifton Countryman Hollenbeck Ed Tighe O’neill Nebro Tighe Isaac XN. Hunter

Wayne Dickson returns to Plattsmouth after visit

Wayne Dickson came back to Plattsmouth Monday after spending Sunday with his father. Ellen Domingo resumes Pine School work Monday after a month’s vacation. Laura Ingwersen, ill with typhoid in Omaha, improves and returns home near Nehawka to recover. D. M. Johnson sold his North Commercial avenue house to A. T. Wade for about 1000. Fred Gorder will vacate soon. The Royal Highlanders formed here Friday with 25 members and plan another meeting Friday to recruit. Charley McNurlin worked 23 days for Reese Hutchins husking 1800 bushels of corn earning 54 and board.

Wayne Dickson Plattsmouth Ellen Domingo Pine School Laura Ingwersen Omaha Nehawka D. M. Johnson Commercial Avenue A. T. Wade Fred Gorder Royal Highlanders Charley McNurlin Reese Hutchins

Union Visitors Arrive from Natulla and Mag net

Charles Templeton of Natulla Colorado arrived last Friday to visit Prof Gamble. Walter Jones, a former Union boy, came Wednesday night from Mag net Nebraska to visit relatives and friends near the village. Fred and Will Ball left last Saturday for Thomas Oklahoma to spend the winter and perhaps settle there permanently. Dese Austio and Ed

Charles Templeton Natulla Colorado Prof Gamble Fred Will Ball Thomas Oklahoma Walter Jones Magnet Neb

Postmaster DuBois Installed in Hot Springs Arkansas Post

William DuBois received official notice of his appointment as postmaster at Hot Springs and posted the bond. His sister Miss Etta Du Bois was named assistant. Clem Pickering arrived with injuries after a confrontation with Applegate, who was fined 3 dollars and costs by Justice Lakue after a court appearance.

Hot Springs Ark William DuBois Etta du Bois Clem Pickering Joy Applewate Applegate Clem Dr. Redfield Wheels of Justice Justice Lakue

Local Items From Louisville Courier Highlights

Mr P Petersen visits his son John in Oklahoma James Stander remains ill with grip confined to his room Charley Fossburg wed Miss Nelson of Sarpy county Wednesday Tom E Parmele of Plattsmouth attends to business in town George Schoeman Jr travels to Oklahoma for a week on business A petition seeks a bond election for a new school building The Louisville school board earns praise Miss Mary McKinnice born February 26 1826 married December 5 1948 died November 28 1902 John Hook leaves for Pleasant Hill Missouri to tend a critically ill father returns March 1 to work for Mr Coop

James Stander Charley Fossburg Miss Nelson Sarpy County Tom E. Parmele Plattsmouth Mary McKinnice W. J. Linnard John Hook Pleasant Hill Coop

Murdock News Recap Holiday Happenings and Local Names

M E Sunday School plans Christmas Day observances with a tree and exercises. Fred Wachter sold his meat market and left for Oklahoma on Tuesday night. Revival services begin December 3 at United Evangelical. Jay seeks grace at revival. Charlotte Wurtz visited Mrs Towle. Scott Hare returns from Iowa trip. Ernest Bachameyer assists in H V McDonald store. Merchants report December holiday trade rush. Arthur Brann from Wabash to teach in the county. Dr I D Jones has a large practice. Edith and Olga Neitzel resume school duties. daily commutes noted.

M. E Fred Wachter Oklahoma United Evangelical Eby United Evangelical Church Jay Charlotte Wurtz A. J. Towle Scott Hare Iowa Omaha Ernest Bachameyer Murdock Beau Brummell H.V. McDonald's Burg Arthur Brann Wabash Arthur

Teachers Meeting at Murdock District No 10

A 1902 notice announces a teachers meeting at Murdock school house at 2 p m on December 6. Secretary Mae Cameron called the session to order with President Whipple excused. I Grace Allison moved, E Moon seconded, L R Willis named temporary chairman, approved. The program proceeded as listed.

Murdock Murdock School House Whipple Mae Cameron I. Grace Allison E. Moon L. R. Willis

Elementary Botany and Nature Study Program Notes

The record lists talks and papers on Botany D. 8 Mussel man Talk Home and School Gardens and Nature Study by Nellie Allison Olga Neitzel Olga Neitzel chair Miss Eveland Miss G. Allison and Miss Anna Towle. Officers elected for January 17 1903 Miss Olga Neitzel president Miss Nellie Allison secretary. Adjourned A P and S. Next program appears January 17.

Musselman Mae Cameron Nellie Allison Olga Neitzel Pearl /Willis L. A. W. Joe Eveland G. Allison Anna Towle A. P S. 5

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