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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
1
A collage of wry sayings and quips on love, duty, luck, and New Year resolutions. Observations mix humor about men and women withAdvice on charity, pride, marriage, and life’s ironies, reflecting small town social wit and light moral ideas.
Bishop Bonacum of Lincoln will depart January 3 for Europe on an extended health tour. During his absence Very Rev Emanuel Hartig, pastor of St. Benedict's, will administer the Lincoln diocese with full episcopal powers. Father Hartig is a long trusted church servant beloved by the community for decades of faithful service.
The article explains that the shortest day falls between December 19 and 23 depending on leap year adjustments. It notes the winter solstice yields under nine and a half hours of daylight locally, while summer solstice nears fifteen hours, with the sun’s noon shadow longest to the north.
Karl Kunz, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kunz, fractured his left arm Friday afternoon when a team trampled him while near Wm Kunz’s house. His father pulled him clear before a lumber wagon could strike. The injury was treated by Dr Neely. Elmwood Leader-Echo.
Two choir members wed recently without inviting the group. After a rehearsal, the leader announced the knot would be tightened with choir members and minister, as the couple received a shower of housekeeping articles from the church.
Mrs Ed Carr knocked over a kerosene lamp in an upstairs room causing a fire that rapidly consumed the farm home. Neighbors and passersby helped remove most contents, with only a cook stove and some clothing saved. The Carrs now reside in a Royer farm house purchased a year ago.
Sheriff Quinton and Deputy Manspeaker raided Blind Tiger in Union as patrons drank cranberry juice. They found a band box with twenty four flasks of whisky packed in sawdust. Proprietor Hugh M. Townsely was arrested for selling liquor without a state license, arraigned, and bound over to district court on $500 bond.
Tecumseh dispatch confirms Geo W DMent won the case against A T Fried and the drug store is returned. District court sessions ended with Judge J B Raper presiding. no jury. DMent of Crab Orchard bought Fried’s stock, found misrepresentation, and may appeal the decision.
Wortman of Clairemore Oklahoma, former county superintendent of schools, spent a few hours with friends in Plattsmouth yesterday. He arrived by morning train and left for Ashland in the afternoon. The Journal notes he is prospering in a new home and practicing law well. He will return to Clairemore Wednesday. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are recommended by F. G. Fricke & Co.
The remark notes that widows are usually blonder than maids, sparking a comparison on hair colors within social circles.
A Missouri Pacific freight derailed near Oreapolis Nebraska after signal confusion. Two railroad men J K Miller and Frank J Kirk were crushed to death. engineer George D Taylor escaped injury. Inquest held in Plattsmouth exonerated the railroad.
Lincoln Journal reports governor-elect George L. Sheldon could not reach his Nebraskaland home for Christmas due to urgent business in Mississippi. He left after his election to govern and has not returned. Friends hope he will be back for the January 3 inauguration, with no public reception plans announced.
Keokuk Iowa police hold Samuel James a smooth grafter who swindled farmers and widows across the Midwest. He was caught in Washington Iowa attempting to rob a woman of cash and identified as the man who operated in Fremont and Des Moines areas, with purported losses in the thousands. Authorities say he used forged endorsements and targeted property deals, with multiple victims including Mrs William Grisple and Mrs Sarah Wilson.
The court sustains the motion of the appellant for leave to file an additional transcript. Kupke versus Polk the motion to vacate the December order and dismiss the appeal is sustained unless briefs are filed within twenty days. The supreme court made perpetual a temporary injunction against Nebraska grain dealers association members except certain defendants. The injunction bars continued organization to control grain prices. Dismissal arose from improper notification for depositions. no punishment beyond potential contempt for future infractions. Names include Holmquist Grain Co, W. B. & Banning, Peavey Elevator Co, American Grain Co, Atlas Elevator Co, John T. Evans.
A local report notes six intoxication arrests Monday and on Christmas day with three paying fines or posting security, while three others were ordered to leave town. Xmas packages were drawn by Jake Miller with costs for Joe Crag Gilber Dietz and others. Fines were suspended to permit departure. Additional arrestees included Len McVoy AKE Aldon and Mike Fisher.
Advertisement notes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for chapped hands. Apply before bed, wear old gloves and expect morning improvement. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
A Sioux City special reports December 4 marriage licenses issued to I Walter Martin and Sophia Lockwood, and to George EK Francis and Dora Swearingen. The latter couple wed at the Vendome hotel in Sioux City with friends present, while Dora Swearingen arrives in Plattsmouth to visit relatives and renews ties with Cass County.
City churches held festive Christmas observances with trees and gifts. The Methodist church honored the pastor with a dinner, St. Luke’s Sunday school visited Coates’ hall for festivities, and St. John’s and St. Luke’s staged Christmas day services. MWA members hosted an Ah Noms tree with Santa gifts before a late dance.
The Atchison Globe highlights J. T. Atwell, a Missouri Pacific conductor, visiting company headquarters. It recalls his 27 years ago pay as a brake man on the Central Branch with a two hundred mile run earning 210 per trip, and contrasts past wages with current rates showing conductors earning over 200 a month and brakemen at 420 per trip or 210 a month if Sunday service runs.
P P Vallery and family from near Belle Fourche Butte county are visiting Cass county for a couple of weeks. It is Vallerys first Cass county visit since leaving in 1876, when he grew up here before moving west to stock business success. He reports Fellows and Kirkham of Northwest Post at Belly Fourche are well and send regards to old Plattsmouth friends.
W. W. Coates sold the furniture building occupied by M. Hild on South Sixth street today to John P. Burke of San Jose California. Coates exchanged a fruit farm near Red Bluff California valued at seven thousand six hundred dollars. He plans to visit his new property in February. The consideration amounted to $7600.
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