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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1910
Page
7
Six quarter sections of land four miles from Cushing on the Burlington road offer clay loam soil like Cass county land. About 50 acres cultivated and 187 acres in winter wheat, two new houses, price 30 to 40 dollars per acre with easy terms. H. J. and A. M. Templin, Palmer, Nebraska.
A notice inviting young men or renters with cash to purchase a farm, promising the value of wheat is as good as the price. It urges direct buying from owners to save commissions and directs readers to contact A. Templin at Hotel Riley room 6 for details. The notice states he will be there until Friday noon, December 30, 1910.
Judge A J Beeson learns of the death of Mrs Sarah Jane Bratner grandmother of his wife. Born March 11 1825 in Highland County Virginia she lived in Cass County Nebraska from 1866 until 1901. Survived by four sons and twenty six grandchildren. Funeral planned at the Plattsmouth Methodist church next Thursday with details to follow.
Mr. John Bergman, eight miles west of the city, says the mild winter helps livestock. He cut twenty three acres of fall wheat, double disced the ground, and reports healthy wheat stands. His thirty cattle and seven horses rely on the wheat, with milking cows nearly doubling milk output. He notes corn stalks not yet fed and plenty of feed remains.
Sheriff Fischer and Sheriff Quinton of Plattsmouth attended a Columbus convention then traveled to Omaha for entertainment at the Gayety theatre. They resisted sitting in a box amid comic pranks that had unsettled others, using their wits to avoid public exposure.
Arrangements are set for a Friday night basketball game at Coates hall with Plattsmouth High School facing the German Turners. Local teams expect strong support as both sides showcase improving play, followed by a dance with music by the M. W. A. orchestra. The event begins at 8 o'clock.
Dr BE W Cook head physician of the M W A receives a leather upholstered chair as a Christmas reminder. The gift comes from the state deputy and district deputies under his leadership showing the high regard in which he is held.
A Mynard note thanks J. M. Young and the residents along the west end of the route for cash gifts received during Christmas. Givers include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomasson Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Thomasson Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kell inson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowell and William Wolforth.
Carl Sattler and Will Mason with Clement and Henry Kokel hunted rabbits at Rock Bluffa and bagged nineteen rabbits. The group plans rabbit pie for later.
At the Majestic on Christmas Eve a crowd watched a mock adoption where the infant proved to be a pig. Foster parent Val Berkel declared to care for the pig as a child, but amid crowd pressure he sold the pig, breaking his pledge. Manger Schlaes lamented the lapse and the stunt drew applause then dismay.
Deputy Sheriff Man took Stanley Hall to Lincoln yesterday for detention at the asylum after the insanity board declared him insane. No room was available initially, so he remained in the county jail cage. The doctor believes proper treatment and sobriety can lead to recovery.
Lee Barnes of Nebraska City arrived yesterday morning and visited his father Dr. A P Barnes for a short time. He is with the Nebraska City Presse and likes his new location.
In Chattanooga Pastor Russell of Brooklyn Tabernacle preaches on The Great Hereafter. He links eighteen centuries of unfulfilled prophecies to current war preparations, argues sin and selfishness drive conflict, and envisions Christ’s kingdom bringing peace, restitution, and universal love over a thousand years.
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