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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1909

Page

4

Visitors and travelers fill Omaha bound train services

A long list of residents and visitors depart for Omaha or travel through the city this morning and afternoon. Names include Mrs. Wm. Baird Mrs. A B E Gass William Olly A J Trinity Mrs. W L Pickett Albert Hunger August Gorder J B Pitzer Mrs H N Dovey and daughter Miss Jon Mrs Charles Janda Mitchell McCool Mrs J M Miller Mrs Frank Janda Sr C C Wescott and daughter Miss Claire John Schippacasserg Jesse Brady Mrs H C Low Mr O H Bayless Mrs T W Glen Bert Northrup Louis Lawrence Alex Patterson C J Wiles Jacob Glenn Mrs W H Pitzer Thos B Bates and wife Clarence Tefft Mrs Henry Jones Mrs Wm G Earhart Mrs Joy Fetzer and daughter Miss Charlotte Fred A Murphy Ray Wright Mrs P B Smith and Mrs Jos Sans Ben Horning in county court news Mrs B T Rickard appointed administratrix of Dr H T Rickard estate O M Kintz departs for Decatur Indiana for Christmas visit and Conrad Schlater remains stable.

C. C. Wescott Omaha C. C. Dovey Miss Claire John Schippacasserg Jesse Brady Watson O. H. Bayless H. C. Low Bartlett F. M. Kephart Louis Lawrence Burlington Alex Patterson C. J. Wiles Jacob Glenn Gothenburg Neb T. W. Glen Wm. G. Earhart Murdock Schuyler Joy. Fetzer Misa Charlotte Fred A. Murphy War Department Ray Wright Humanayville G. Stone Kansas City P. B. Smith Jos. Sans Ben Horning Ben B. T. Rickard H. T. Rickard C. B. Tefft Conrad Schlater Justice Archer Morgan Va. Murphy Douglass Morgan William A. Robertson O. M. Kintz Decatur Ind Mr. Kints

Christmas Kensington a grand success at St Marys guild

The Christmas Kensington hosted yesterday at Mrs. J. H. Donnelly’s home by St Marys guild ladies drew strong attendance despite poor travel weather. The event cleared 20 dollars, with refreshments served and candy bags made for young children, marking a promising first effort for future gatherings.

Kensington J. H. Donnelly St. Mary's Guild

Nebraska Farmers Dominate Omaha National Corn Show Prizes

The Omaha National Corn Show awards list shows Nebraskans winning many prizes led by Seltz De Sota with 430 dollars and Henry Seltz first in sweepstakes. Winners from Auburn Blair De Sota and nearby towns collect multiple awards across yellow and white dent corn, other corn varieties, wheat oats and barley. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Spreigel of Cass County and funeral details pending.

Nebraska Omaha Auburn Blair Indiana Harry Seltz de Sota Roland Smith Charles Gram Bennington Chet J C. J. Brush Otto Zeib Papillion Serond de Seta Jos Ki. Vetk Mumphrey Chas. J. Brosh Se Borg Ie Esercuile H. H. Rahlf Palle City Henry Seltz Wm. Longergan Florence Aye Bros Grim Francis Seltz Howard Weeth Gretna F. J. Dolezel Morse Bluff Chas. Paasch Millard M. Arnold Aurora John Denker Phillips C. W. Francisco A. BE Hinrichsen J. Paul H. Harner Detlef Stelk Grand Island Grigg Nateaneenys W. D. Stelk J. N. Fenerstin Leshara F. G. Sloup Sprague Arnold Martin du Boils R. W. Hopkins Tilden Anettn Taylor du Bois J. D. Hostle Able Roy BE. Hileman Douglass County

Engineer Calicott May Be Burlington Veteran

A dispatch reports a probably fatal injury to an engineer on the Frisco railroad at Pierce City Missouri. The name Calicott appears, but locals believe the injured may be Tom Callcott formerly with the Burlington in the city and married to Ada Schlegel. He was last heard to be operating an engine out of Denison Texas on the Frisco. Railroading veterans recall him.

Burlington Pierce City Calicott Tom Callcott Ada Schlegel Callcott Denison Texas

J B Pitverto Travels to Omaha for Business

J B Pitverto is spending today in Omaha where he has business matters to attend to.

A. BE. Gass Omaha William Olly J. B. Pitverto

Smith Co. Plans 25 More Machines at Plattsmouth Plant

From Friday's Daily report the M. E. Smith shirt and overall factory will add twenty five machines, bringing total to seventy five. Secretary Wescott of the commercial club assures willing help from a large labor pool. new capacity aims for a strong year ahead for Plattsmouth as the firm anticipates further extensive improvements.

M. E. Smith Messrs Arthur “Smith Doubek Omaha Wescott Commercial Club Plattsmouth Messie Smith

Meat delivery man battles runaway horse on city streets

A Kinsman and Ramge delivery youth faced a wild horse that bolted, scattering porterhouse, sirloin, tenderloin, rounds, pork chops, sausages, and other meats across city highways. The two wheeled cart was destroyed and the harness torn, but he was not injured beyond an hurt ego.

Kinsman & Ramge

Lehnhoff Sells Omaha Business to Weldman

Fred Lehnhoff of Omaha arrived in the city with his mother and sister. He announces he has disposed of his Omaha business to Henry E. Weldman, who has taken formal possession. Lehnhoff praises Weldman as a capable businessman and expects continued success.

Fred Lehnhoff Omaha Mr. Lehnhoff Henry E. Weldman Lehnhoff Mr. Weldman

Miss Isabel Wilen Travels to Omaha by Early Train

Miss Isabel Wilen spends the day in Omaha as a passenger this morning on the early city train.

Charles Jandare Omaha Isabel Wilen

State Railway Commission Urges Legal Reforms and Stronger Enforcement

The State Railway Commission reports a year of rate law enforcement victories and urges amendments to the commission act to clarify powers over common carriers other than railroads. It calls for a return of rate cases to the supreme court, stronger anti false billing laws, and uniform accounting for telephone companies while noting legislative resistance and attacks over enforcing the Sibley express act.

Physical Valuation Commission Supreme Court District Court Thompson

Httga ton growth cited as vindication in ongoing reviews

A Lincoln Star item notes that the Htga ton's success vindicates the chosen course while other litigation is examined. It recalls Pullman rate reductions and appends a report from EB C Hurd, head of the physical valuation department, showing $6 510 spent and the project still in preparatory stage.

EB. C. Hurd Physical Valuation Department Lincoln Star

Washington Smith Ill In Central City Neb With Little Hope

Friends in Burlington mourn a longtime foreman Washington Smith now very ill at Central City Nebraska where he has lived with his daughter Mrs Louise Scott. A letter from Mrs Smith confirms the illness and notes only slim chances of recovery.

Washington Smith Burlington Central City Neb Louise Scott

Willard Accepts Baltimore and Ohio Presidency

Latimore Maryland reports Daniel Willard vice president of the Burlington has been tendered and accepted the presidency of the Baltimore and Ohio rail road. His departure from Burlington signals possible management changes and he is regarded as a leading railroad man of the west. No successor named yet.

Latlimore Daniel Willard The Burlington Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Willard West

Postcard from Herman Hohlshuh reports travels and injury

Henry Miller received a postal card from Herman Hohlshuh dated New Orleans saying he is doing well but still sore from a foot injury sustained upon leaving here while working for the M E T Ry. He notes a hospital stay in Sedalia Missouri and mentions a cotton field scene on the card's reverse with workers. He does not expect to stay long in the Crescent City.

Henry (Barnum) Miller Herman Hohlshuh New Orleans Herman Sedalia Crescent

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Personal News Fri Wm. Baird A. J. Trinity W. L. Pickett City Albert Hunger Glenwood August Gorder J. B. Pitzer H. N. Dovey Jon Mitchell McCool Mra Frank Janda,Sr Jacob Tritech Bert Northrup College View W. H. Pitzer Nebraska City EB. H. Wescott Thos. B. Bates Clarence Tefft Weeping Water Henry Jones Walthill, Neb J. R. Jones the Perkins Hotel Omama Spreigel Fred Spreigel Lincoln Fr. Spreigel Cass County M. E. Smith Company Ta Business State Railway Commission Recommend Nee Shallenberger Wash Smith Hurt, Shaffner & Mara Manhattan Shier Stetson
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