Busy City Council session approves milk cow inspection ordinance
City council met last evening with mayor presiding and discussed many items. A petition from South Fifth street residents urged a lighting at Fifth and Pearl streets. The court collected 1 575.90 in November. fines and costs 58.25. A small forty gallon chemical engine for the fire department was endorsed. The milk cow inspection ordinance was recommended and ordered drafted. The Burlington land dispute settlement was authorized to proceed. Lighting at Locust street viaduct and an ornamental post for Washington avenue were approved. William Wilson was not reinstated. Washington avenue paving final costs totaled 2 578.24 due 1 196.27 after retainage. Next meeting moved to December 27. January 15 set for board of equalization.
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South Fifth Street
Fifth
Pearl Streets
R. B. Hayes
Barclay
Jess Varga
Archer
A. F. Braun
Council
Maury
0. Sandin
Burlington
Lincoln
Judiciary Committee
Railroad Company
Rocky Point
Thomas Stokes
Lighting Committee
Luschinsky
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Locust Street
Washington Avenue
William Wilson
Wilson
Bashus Boys
Will Owens
C. H. Fuller
Omaha
Monarch Engineering Company
Buttery
Johnson
Fire Department
Douglas
Aborn Opera to Present The Bohemian Girl Saturday Night
The Aborn Opera company brings Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl to Parmeso Theatre on Saturday night December 16. The production boasts lavish Paris Opera Comique style staging and introduces the Ballet of the Hours and a Gypsy encampment with lively caravanning scenes. Notable cast members include Harold Blake Jeanette Wells Phillis Davies Albert Wallerstedt Francis J. Tyler Baby Phillips Ralph Nicholls Carl Burton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aborn Opera Company
Parmeso Theatre
Balfe
New York
Aherns
America
Paris Opera Comique
Harold Blake
Jeanette Wells
Phillis Davies
Albert Wallerstedt
Francis J. Tyler
Baby Phillips
Ralph Nicholls
Carl Burton
Petition seeks sale of land by minors’ guardian
A petition filed in the Robertson County District Court by Frank E. Schlater as guardian of William and Ina Stettler minors asks permission to sell real estate in which the minors have an interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the District Court
Robertson
Frank E. Schlater
William and
Ina Stettler
For Sale Poland China Boar and Jersey Heifer Calf
Classified sale notice for a Poland China boar and a one yearling Jersey heifer calf offered by C. E. Babbitt of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Date 12 11 4twkly appears as a listing stamp. Local readers may contact the seller for pricing and delivery arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland-China
Jersey
C. E. Babbitt
Plattsmouth, Neb
The Dead Man Comes to Life at Swallow Hill
A Tuesday city scare near Swallow Hill ends as a prank when a tramp reports a corpse and a coroner’s jury rush to the scene with the sheriff and county attorney. The “corpse” Revived at the jail reveals he is Tom Summers of New York, having been iced and frozen, and the gag is finally admitted as a joke on the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Barclay
Swallow Hill
Omaha
la Platte
J. F. Brendle
Murray
P. J. Vallery
Sam Shoemaker
Clarence Beal
William Gilmour
Journal
Swallowhill
Beal
Rothmann
Oreapolis
Vallery
Plattsmouth
Don Gillespie
Mayor Sattler
Pete Vallery
Saseless
Tom Summers
New York
Des Moines
Melvin Walker
Plattsmouth Girls Take a Hike to Manley Saturday
Five girls from the T. J. School turned their Saturday outing into a record breaking hike to Manley. They left Plattsmouth at 9 30 a m reached Murray at noon and continued by wagon to Manley arriving at 4 p m. They stayed with locals then returned home by Sunday. The hikers were Marie Svoboda Bessie Alma Elizabeth Holly and Anna Vejvoda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Sokehall
Manley
Murray
Marie Svoboda
Bessie
Alma
Elizabeth Holly
Anna Vejvoda
Christmas shop a great success for St Marys Guild
The Christmas shop by the ladies of St Marys Guild in the Riley Hotel block drew steady crowds Friday and Saturday. Shoppers bought needlework items and two handkerchiefs sent by Mrs Woodrow Wilson, plus a portrait and autograph of former President Taft, raising funds for church work and leaving little stock remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. Mary’s Guild
Riley Hotel
Woodrow Wilson
W. H. Taft
M. W. A. Elect Officers For The Ensuing Year
The Modern Woodmen of America held a meeting at the lodge rooms electing officers for the coming year. Officers chosen include Venerable Consul A. F. Braun Advisor J. E. Sedgway Banker William Hassler Clerk H. F. Goos Escort J. G. Skoda Watchman Sophus Christianson Sentry J. W. Fahlison Physician Dr. P. J. Flynn and three year Manager A. J. Beeson. A social smoker followed and retiring officers were praised.
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Woodmen of
America
A. F. Braun
J. E. Sedgway
William Hassler
H. F. Goos
J. G. Skoda
Sophus Christianson
J. W. Fahlison
P. J. Flynn
A. J. Beeson
Candy sale to end year with special church school offers
Johnson Bros Greater Grocery in Nebraska City announces a sale of several tons of Xmas candies and nuts on Friday and Saturday with special prices for churches and schools. Shoppers urged to choose early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Bros.’ Greater Grocery
Nebraska City
Langhorst Denied Food Commissioner as Neville Shifts Picks
Langhorst, chairman of the state Democratic committee, was passed over for deputy state food commissioner. Governor-elect Keith Neville chose Otto Muschel of Ord. Langhorst says Neville makes his own appointments. Langhorst remains loyal to the prohibitory amendment but accepts no endorsement was promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Langhorst
Elmwood
Cass County
Clarence E. Harman
Keith Neville
Langhorst
Omaha
Mr. Langhorst
Neville
Otto Muschel
Ord
W. S. Ridgell
Democratic State Committee
North Platte
State Committee
Arthur Mullen
Hitchcock
Langhurst
Ladies Auxiliary Is Nicely Entertained
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fannie Dickson on Chicago avenue. Mesdames Dickson Mann and Morgan hosted a Christmas decorated gathering with a luncheon. Despite the cold, many members and friends attended and planned future activities during a regular business session.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Fannie Dickson
Wm. Mann
Fred Morgan
Mrs. Dickson
Chicago Avenue
Dickson Home
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mesdames Dickson, Mann and
Morgan
Merchants Decorate For Coming Holidays
City stores brighten interiors with festive decorations. Weyrich & Hadraba feature a central bell built from red white and green streamers while artificial flowers adorn the sides. E G Fricke & Co also displays attractive holiday adornments and earns commendation for its decorative work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyrich & Hadraba
E. G. Fricke & Co
Arrival of fine girl at Gamblin home
Last night a fine little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Armour Gamblin in the south part of the city. The mother and baby are doing nicely. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hiatt are thrilled by the new addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Armour Gamblin
Charles Hiatt
Schmarder Defeats Pappas Twice In City Wrestling Fight
Frank Schmarder pinned Gus Pappas in two straight falls at the Grand theater with times of twenty two and eleven minutes. The Louisville wrestler showed superior skill and strength, overcoming Pappas injuries, and both fighters impressed the crowd in the city’s first wrestling event. Pappas challenged Schmarder to a rematch within weeks, potentially here if arranged.
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Grand Theater
Frank Schmarder
Gus Pappas
the Demon
Louisville
Schmarder
Kansas
Pappas
Mr. Schmarder
Langhorst Declares Candidacy For Food Commissioner
Chairman L F Langhorst of the Democratic state committee says he is a candidate for food commissioner and that reports to the contrary are in error. He says he is earnestly pursuing the post and has not sought endorsements, believing them unnecessary. He spoke to the Lincoln Star by long distance from Elmwood to convey this information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Langhorst
Democratic State Committee
Langhorst
the Star
Elmwood
Lincoln Star
Sperry Victim of Pneumonia at Burlington Station
E. B. Sperry, cashier at Burlington station, whose health had weakened by grippe, has fallen seriously ill with pneumonia. His condition worsened in recent days and he has been off duty for several weeks.
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E. B. Sperry
Burlington Station
Gruber Makes First Plattsmouth Stop in Years
Simon Gruber, a prominent Liberty precinct resident, visited Plattsmouth yesterday to attend to county seat business and reconnect with old friends. This marked his first local visit in some time, drawing pleasure from the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Gruber
Liberty Precinct
Gruber
Plattsmouth
Ed Tritsch and Carl Meisinger Head to Omaha on Burlington
Ed Tritsch and Carl Meisinger left their farm home early this morning and boarded the Burlington train for Omaha to attend to several business matters in the city.
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Ed Tritsch
Carl Meisinger
Burlington
Omaha
Hampshire Boars for Sale in Plattsmouth Neb
Hampshire boars available for purchase inquire with C. R. Todd in Plattsmouth Nebraska for details and pricing.
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Bohemian Girl
Central Committee
Bryan
National Committee
Sprague
Harman
Muschel
Ails
E. B. Sperry Verry
Dawson's Store
Hampshire
C. R. Todd
Neb
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