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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1910
Page
2
Christmas activities concluded Monday with religious services on Sunday and secular celebrations Monday. Clear weather and bright sunshine framed the day as workers and families enjoyed the holiday. Children at various churches staged programs with songs and recitations, ending with a Santa visit and a half pound candy for each child.
Superintendent Farley hosted a Christmas program at the Presbyterian Sunday school with parents and friends in attendance. Santa Claus appeared, children sang, and a "Bobby's Christmas Tree" two act play was performed by five or six boys. The event closed with candy nut and popcorn treats for the children.
A large crowd gathered at St Pauls German Evangelical Church for Christmas Eve exercises by the Sunday School children. Rev Steger opened with remarks on the origin of Christmas and the evergreen tree. The program featured short readings dialogues and a short play about a poor family finding joy through faith and contentment.
A large crowd attended a Christmas Eve program at the Christian Church presented by the Sunday school children. The event, managed by Mrs Radcliff Mrs Ithin and Mrs Funk, featured songs recitations and drills with a decorated cedar and Christmas tree enhancing the scene. The well rehearsed program proceeded smoothly reflecting credit on the organizing committee
Residents of the Masonic Home held a Christmas Eve gathering in the dining room with a cedar tree, candles, and holly decor. Gifts ranged from Grand Lodge tokens to sofa pillows while Mrs. Vandercook spoke with poem touch. A noon Christmas dinner featured roast turkey and rich sides, with a charity dance for the guests.
A local newspaper criticizes several young men for prowling cursing and yelling through the night. The piece withholds names to spare families while condemning the actions that disturbed public peace during Christmas celebrations.
Mr. Otto Brege returns home from Omaha hospital. Carl Schroeder and wife visit the Hen ricks at Avoca. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hopkins on December 17. Elmer Dettman leaves for New York with horses for sale at the market. Mrs. G W Blessing visits from Russia with her parents in Lincoln en route to Diller Beatrice and Huron. will travel further south. I O Reber of Monteverde Minnesota visits until after Christmas. Reber lost both lower limbs in a mill accident previously reported. Mr. Miller plans business college study in Lincoln. The burglar alarm at First National Bank proves its effectiveness when the vault lock caused bells to ring, drawing a crowd and quick resolution.
George Thomas had Dr Cook open an abdominal abscess yesterday. A considerable amount of pus was drained and since the procedure he feels relieved. Doctors express strong hope that he will have no further trouble from the condition.
A pretty home wedding took place yesterday at Mr. and Mrs. Homer McKay’s residence as their daughter Miss Minako Meve married Mr. William H. of Wichita Kansas before about fifty guests. The ceremony was led by pastor E l f with Lillas Pickard attending as sister of the groom. The groom wore black. best man was Wallace Benjamin of Wichita. A two course luncheon followed. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nemer Me Kar, is a Plattsmouth High School graduate and long employed by Hell Telephone. Numerous town and area guests attended. The Journal extends congratulations and best wishes.
Mrs Fred Krecklow visits Berlin brother Henry and family. Miss Olive Stander heads to Archer Nebraska for ten days with brother. Will Lenhoff travels from Lincoln to tend business matters and returns same day. Mrs Geo Reichart travels to Omaha to meet mother returning from Knife River. Mrs Chris Backemeyer and two children visit August Panska for Christmas. Mrs Ossenkop and daughter Mabel travel to St Joseph to visit brother and Schlafli family. Wesley Blair injured after school play. W A Anderson C M Seybert and Chas Reichart attend A C U W feast at Cedar Creek with noted revelry.
Fred Ohm faced disturbing the peace charges in Judge Archer's court after a warrant led Chief Rainey to arrest him. At a morning hearing the man was described as a general nuisance who threatened to harm his wife and stepchildren. Judge Archer released him on a $25 bond with coats and committed him to the county jail if unpaid.
Mr Henry Tarstch and his wife of Sioux City arrived on Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with August Tarstch and his wife and Wm Balance and his wife, parents of the Tarstchs.
Local notices recap travel items births and marriages, a hotel update, a runaway wagon incident, minor injuries from a street accident, a survey visit, eye treatment trip, and a death in the community. The week includes wedding plans for Troy Jewell and Stella Horn and various travels and domestic updates.
Miss Mame Price visited her father In Lincoln. A T Hinshaw died Tuesday after a few hours illness. The funeral was held Thursday at the home. Miss Mayme Donahue returned Saturday from Havelock visiting Mrs. Geo King. Miss Clara Crabtree visited with Miss Myrtle Bryant University Place. Miss Lillie McKay and Miss Lottie Renner are working in Lincoln. Miss Pearl Johnson went to Weeping Water for a visit with her parents. Mr and Mrs John Adams and Jay and Jeanette attended the Adams Davis wedding at Elmwood. Miss Ora Scheuert arrived to spend the holidays with her parents. Ivan Burdick and Harry West arrived after traveling along the Missouri river.
Mr. John Campbell of Murray was in the city today for business, reporting a routine visit and planned meetings.
William Bratner of Yakima received a telegram from Walter Cummins announcing the death of his son W. H. Bratner in Yakima Washington. The death occurred last Thursday from pneumonia fever. He leaves a wife, married about a year ago.
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