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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1907

Page

3

Plattsmouth Telephone stock touted as safe paying investment

The article extols Plattsmouth Telephone Company stock, noting 10 percent annual dividends for seven years and strong growth via ten exchanges and 400 miles of farm lines. It claims connections to Omaha and wide regional reach, with new toll-line expansion funded by selling stock at par. The Postal Telegraph company is cited as an example of conservative backing.

Plattsmouth Telephone Company South Omaha Plattsmouth Postal Telegraph Company Plattsmouth Telephone Nebraska

Mrs. Lucy Schermerhorn Dies After Paralysis Illness

Mrs. Lucy Ann Schermerhorn born Bloomfield Maine 1831 died last evening at her daughter C E Vroman's home after years of paralysis. She leaves five children Abner T Schermerhorn A J Olney Clarence C and Evert E Schermerhorn and C E Vroman along with multiple siblings. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev A A Randall forthcoming. Meanwhile Louis B Egenberger Jr underwent appendectomy in Omaha and is reported progressing well after surgery.

Lucy Ann Schermerhorn Brown C. E. Vroman Schermerhorn Bloomfield Maine Plattsmouth Methodist Church A. A. Randall Abner T. Schermerhorn A. J. Olney Rochelle Ilinois Clarence C Evert E. Schermerhorn Moses Brown Ainsley Winfield Wallace Brown Omaha Levi Rusterholtz Murray John Schnake Tacoma Washington

Oyster Supper Raises Funds for Church Furnace Balance

Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Thomas a neighborhood gathering featured masked games and music by Miss Mullis. The oyster supper drew a large crowd and collected a good sum to liquidate the church furnace balance.

W. L. Thomas Christian Church

Kodak Makes a Memorable Xmas Gift

A Kodak camera is highlighted as a timeless Christmas present, promoted by Gering & Co as a recall-worthy choice for gifting during the season.

Woolford Gering & Co Kodak

Runaway buggy leaves family shaken near Second and Ninth

John Roddy and his daughter Mrs. C. E. Witherow were returning home when a child in their buggy grabbed the reins and the horse bolted. Mrs. Witherow suffered a two inch scalp wound and bruises. she is home from the hospital. Chauncy Allen halted the horse at First Horse. Roddy, age about 70, was frightened but uninjured. Mrs. Witherow has long resided in Nebraska City. her husband is a Thurman Iowa publisher.

Nebraska City Second Corso Ninth Street John Roddy Omaha C. E. Witherow Roddy Wilson

Tillman Attacks President and Cortelyou Over Money Troubles

U S Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina delivers a sharp critique of the Roosevelt administration during the opening speech of the session. He accuses the President of responsibility for fiscal stringency and denounces relief measures while challenging the treasury and Panama bond issues as improper. He cites bids and discusses currency issues with a foil of a Confederate-style clearing house certificate.

Washington Benjamin R. Tillman South Carolina Cortelyou Ananias Roosevelt Jim’’ Dahlman Omaha White House Tillman Tilman Dahlman Ananias Club Treasury Wall Street

Return From the East George Lohnes Visit to Pekin

George Lohnes and wife with C. E. Lohnes returned from a two week visit to Pekin Illinois. They report a splendid time meeting many old friends and praise the county there as a garden spot while remaining more pleased with Cass County.

George Lohnes C. E. Lohnes Pekin Cass County

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Louis Egenberger St. Joseph Hospital L. B. Egenberger Louie Aids Chas. St. John of Union Lena Rood Nehawka W. A. Oliver Peter Smith Rock Bluffs George LaRue Wm. Alban W. A. Banning Floyd Chalfant M. Hild Clara Riggle Cedar Creek Luke L. Wiles Miss Spangler Phillip Lambert City Metropolis George Gradaville Mynard Silas Long Place T. H. Pollock G. Dovey & Son
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