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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1913

Page

5

Western Stock Show Gala Week Opens in Denver

Denver hosts the Western Stock Show January 19 to 24 1914 with special rates from the East and North. Winter tourist rates apply daily offering lower homeseekers fares on the first and third Tuesday each month. Northern visitors to the South are expected in record numbers, and personally conducted tours to California run seven per week via Denver. Burlington special conductors are assigned to ensure comfort during travel.

Denver Southland California Scenic Colorado Salt Lake Burlington

Christmas Review Gifts Shine At Ef A Wurl And Warga Schuldice

A feature on holiday shopping highlights EF A Wurl with silk hosiery mufflers handkerchiefs collars and table linen. Warga Schuldice showcases portable electric table lamps and other electrical devices as ideal gifts for the modern home. Continued in next issue.

EF. A. Wurl Warga & Schuldice

Miss Annie Abbott Shocks Grand Theatre Crowd

A packed Grand Theatre audience watched Annie Abbott perform feats of strength. Volunteers from the crowd failed to lift her, and she stunned them by lifting a heavy upright pole with one hand and carrying it across the stage.

Grand Theater Annie Abbott Miss Abbott

Colonel Thrasher Returns to Town After Illness

Colonel J. H. Thrasher appeared downtown yesterday for the first time in almost three weeks as he recovers from stomach trouble. Friends welcomed him back, noting he felt better and enjoyed the bright day on his outing.

J. H. Thrasher

Standard Bearers Honor Mothers In Church Event

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church with Mrs E C Hill hosted a mother honoring entertainment in the church parlors. A banquet served by young ladies featured blue and white decor and white carnations. The program included the Young Men's Glee Club readings and musical numbers by Mrs E H Wescott and others with Miss May Glenn as toastmistress. The Senior Duetchen Klubb was also entertained with topics and songs and a luncheon.

Methodist Church E. C. Hill Young Men William Baird E. H. Wescott Duetchen Klubb Helen Egenberger May Glenn Stewart Egenberger Inem Trommel Plattsmouth

After eleven years absence Meyer visits Cass County

Yesterday N J Meyer of Minco Oklahoma visited Cass County. Formerly a resident he farmed in Sal Creek precinct near Alva. He left eleven years ago for Oklahoma and has since found success in farming. He stopped at the Journal office to renew old ties and added his name to the reading list.

N. J. Meyer Minco Oklahoma Journal Meyer Sal Creek Alve Cass County

Arrival of a Fine New Son at Omaha Home

News arrives of a nine pound son born Sunday to Mr and Mrs W F Truelsen in Omaha. Relatives here express great pleasure at the family addition. Mrs Truelsen was formerly Miss Harriett Murray of Mynard and well known locally.

W. F. Trueison Omaha

Beautiful Shetland Ponies for Sale by Wim Gilmour

A Plattsmouth Nebraska breeder advertises an extra fine stallion for sale. The animal is well broke for harness and saddle and available now with the seller listed as Wim Gilmour R F D No 1.

Wim. Gilmour Plattsmouth Neb. R. F. D. No

City Council Transacts Much Business and Repairs

The city council processed numerous items including street repairs on Seventh Street and Washington Avenue, promised repairs for a leaking culvert, and pledged pilings at Twelfth and Main. The finance committee approved multiple claims, with Ne braska Lighting Co. referred for investigation, and several salaries and utilities approved. Councilman Richer announced his recent marriage as the meeting adjourned.

Marshall North Seventh Street Lushinsky Butlery Washington Avenue N. K. Peoples Twelfth Main Streets Lulz Second Butters Nebraska Lighting Company Frank Neumann A. Schuldice W. B. Rishel Ray McBride G. Rhode Charles McBride C. W. Braylor & Co M. Archer Ben Rainey Public Library C. C. Despain Olive Jones John Fitzpatrick I. N. Cummins J. W. Egenberger Nebraska Lighting Co Library City Hall Richer

Ex Senator Thomas Writes From California

Former Nebraska lawmaker S L Thomas now a Long Beach resident writes his nephew Eddie Todd about the city election results. He notes Nebraskan candidates George F Kapp and Lewis W Shuman ran for city office and that the full ticket was swept out of office. He recalls his role as first vice president of an independent party and signs off with his initials.

S. L. Thomas Long Beach California Eddie Todd Thomas Nebraska Geo. F. Kapp Bord County Lewis W. Shuman Aurora Neb George F. Kapp Lone Beach Justine W. Shuman Independent Party L. Thomas

Frank Bestor Accepts Position With G P Eastwood Hardware Co

Frank M Bestor resigns from Baner sar ase on Pearl street after a year and a half and joins G P Eastwood Hardware as clerk. A first class salesman with years in hardware, he previously worked at John Bauer’s store before its sale to Eastwood.

Frank M. Bester Baner Sarase Pearl Street G. P. Eastwood Bestor John Bauer Eastwood

Iowa Gentleman Pays Eight in Court After Nebraska Booze Incident

Joseph Boewer of Iowa faced Judge M Archer after dropping a bottle of corn liquor on Burlington platform bricks. He paid an $8 fine and was escorted to the depot, grateful to have escaped harsher Nebraska penalties.

Joseph Boewer State of Iowa M. Archer Ghief Ben Ramey Joe Nebraska Burlington

For Sale Shorthorn Bull Seven Months Old

For sale a fine Shorthorn bull seven months old. Call or write H J Thiele Nehawka Neb. Phone 3 X Nehawka exchange.

Nehawka Exchange H. J. Thiele Nehawka Neb

Henry Koabe Visits Journal Office in Nehawka

Last evening Henry Koabe, a progressive Nehawka farmer, called at the Journal office to renew his subscription to the Old Farmer. The publisher enjoyed a brief visit with this valued resident during his city call.

Prom Tueedar Henry Koabe Nehawka Journal Heliabte Koabe

Entertaining Ladies' Auxiliary at Mrs Johnson Home

The Presbyterian church Ladies Auxiliary was entertained at the home of Mrs J W Johnson by Mrs Agnes Chapman and Mrs Johnson. About forty ladies attended on a fine day. After a brief business session the group enjoyed social time with needlework and fancy craft. Mrs Joten Chapman helped serve a delightful luncheon enhancing the afternoon.

Presbyterian Church J. W. Johnson Agnes Chapman Johnson Oreanizalion and Joten Chapman

Plattsmouth Journal Office Sells Fine Stationery Line

The Plattsmouth Journal office offers the citys most complete stationery line including box paper visiting and calling cards for local customers and businesses.

Plattsmouth Journal Office

Attractive Holiday Display Windows at HM Seennighsen Store

Teceday's Telly notes two striking show windows at HM Seennighsen Store. West-side displays feature fabrics and holiday decors drawing shoppers, while the greenest side showcases beetles and ornaments arranged to attract passersby and boost sales.

HM. Soennighsen Teceday HM. M. Seennichsen Artiel Greeesty

Incomplete notice from 12-8 inquiry at Julie A Pitz

Fragmentary text shows a 12 8 inquiry referencing Julie A Pitz with unclear details about veh bred white and cockrele. No verifiable entities or actions emerge beyond the names and approximate date.

Wrandette Cockrele Ord Phone Julies A. Pitz

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Bulletin of W. GC. Clement L. W. Wakely Nebr Grand Theatre Colonel Thrasher the Journal For Stationery Union Pacific California Expositions Denver and Galt Lake N. C. Meyer Castoria Frank Bestor THE G. P. Eastwood Hardware CO Archer Fletcher Ita Muzid Wehawka Ladies’ Auxiliary Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company J. K. Pollock
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