Christmas Day Observances In Plattsmouth 1905
The article details Christmas celebrations in Plattsmouth with church services, children events, and Santa Claus visits. It notes shifts in business hours, a lively Main Street, and local police activity resolving several fights. Burlington depot sees heavy gift delivery as Nebraska experiences a warm, unusually festive holiday.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Burlington
Nebraska
Evening Journal
Corn Prizes Awarded At Farmers Institute Exhibition
The farmers institute awarded prizes for corn entries judged by Mr. Perin of the state farm. Winners include multiple categories such as 50 ears yellow corn and 12 ears large white corn with names like H H Rist Mark White Christ Tschierren and L F Kohrell among others. All prizes will be given after December 25 on application to Henry R. Gering.
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Farmers’ Institute
Perin
State Farm
Mark White
Christ Tschierren
L. F. Kohrell
Oscar Gapen
George Snyder
Louis Liner
Henry R. Gering
Elk's Fifth Annual Ball To Open New Year
The Elks plan their fifth annual ball on New Year's night with the Dimick orchestra of Omaha. The club rooms have been renovated with a new steel ceiling fresh plaster and repapered walls. The reception room will be open New Year's afternoon for Elks friends to visit, though no public reception is held.
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Elks
Dimick Orchestra
Omaha
the Elks
Home Town Buyers Urged to Support Local Merchants
A column questions farmers who order from Chicago mail order houses while home merchants offer similar goods. It argues locals should spend money locally, trade livestock for goods, and rely on hometown shops for credit and sympathy in hard times. It emphasizes keeping money in the community to boost farm prosperity.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Missouri water tank graft targets farmers with freezing protection claim
A new fraud venture in Missouri sells farmers a water tank said to prevent water from freezing in all weather. If the agent cannot make a sale they leave a sample on the farmer’s hand to test in cold conditions and demand a signed contract that later appears at the bank as a payable note.
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Missouri
Leg and Arm Broken At Quarry Accident
Fred Schmetter 16 suffered a broken left leg and arm when a large stone loosened and slipped at the Newell and Atwood quarry east of town. He was released by fellow workers and attended by Drs Worthman and Barr. He is recovering nicely.
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Fred
Fred Schmetter
Newell & Atwood
Rosencrans Ready to Assume County Clerk Post
W. E. Rosencrans will take over the county clerk duties on January 4 after spending Christmas with his Elmwood family. He thanks County Clerk Tyson and deputy J. L. Barton for their courtesy and guidance this week and plans to return to Plattsmouth to begin his duties.
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W. E. Rosencrans
Elmwood
The Wife Beater and Community Shame
A critic argues that men who beat their wives deserve harsher punishment and social banishment. The piece says fines of fifteen or twenty dollars are pitiful and urges communities to deprive these men of residence to curb wife beating.
Teachers to Attend State Meeting Led by E L Rouse
Superintendent E L Rouse left for the state teachers meeting which opens today with an estimated 2500 teachers in attendance. Plattsmouth will be represented by Olive Gass Mae Morgan Eunice Towle Mamie Lacy Harriet Fight Mable Freese Maude Mason Anna Kanka Lettie Smith and Hilda Barwick in what is billed as Nebraskas largest teachers gathering.
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E. L. Rouse
Plattsmouth
Olive Gass
Mae Morgan
Eunice, Towle
Mamie Lacy
Harriet Fight
Mable Freese
Maude Mason
Anna Kanka
Lettie Smith
Hilda Barwick
Nebraska
Burlington Bays Engines Ordered 15 Pacific Locomotives
The Burlington has ordered fifteen simple Pacific locomotives from Baldwin Locomotive Works. Each engine weighs 222000 pounds with 150000 pounds on the drivers, cylinders 22 by 28 inches, 74 inch drivers, boiler and steam specs, 200 psi working pressure, heating surface 3773 square feet, 305 tubes, cylinder diameter 21 4 inches, 20 feet long, firebox dimensions, tank capacity 8000 gallons, coal 13 tons. It is not known which division will receive these machines.
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The
Burlington
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Uncle Si Haskins Shines At Oliver Theatre
Uncle Si Haskins drew a large crowd at the Oliver theatre with a strong cast in a well staged play. The third act snow scene was praised as elaborate and pretty and several specialty acts complemented the show. He planned another performance this afternoon and tonight likely to draw big business at Lincoln venue.
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Si Saskins
Oliver Theatre
Incle Si
Accident At Eagle Leaves Mrs Speth Injured
Last Monday afternoon Mrs John Speth driving a buggy with three children fell over balance while a child fell out near J H Weavers. She was badly hurt though the children were uninjured. Mr Weaver aided her to his house and summoned a doctor.
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John Speth
J. H. Weaver
Patsy Caton Freed After Nine Months In Jail
Patsy Caton was released after nearly nine months in jail on a petty larceny charge for taking a team from a Louisville hitching rack. He said he borrowed the team to seek work, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge, and served a 30 day sentence. He praised Sheriff McBride and Cory for kindness during confinement and plans to work at Burlington shops after Christmas.
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Patsey Caton
Louisville
Patsy
Ralph Atwood
Journal
Cory
Burlington
Sheriff McBride
Plattsmouth
Patsy Caton
Death of Mrs Joseph Gray at Plattsmouth
The Journal reports the death of Mrs. Joseph Gray at her north Third Street home after a year of ill health and several hospital operations. She lived in Plattsmouth many years and was beloved by all. Surviving are her husband, married daughters, and a younger son and daughter. Remains will go to Cedar Rapids Iowa for interment beside her first husband. The body was moved this afternoon by train No 2 with family. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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the Journal
Joseph Gray
North Third Street
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Kidney Cure Promises Relief from Chronic Disease
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton Wash credits Foley's Kidney Cure with relief after years of kidney trouble. She says the first dose brought relief and that she is now cured, praising the product and its ability to clear poisons from the blood. Fricke & Co. endorses the remedy.
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Raymond Conner
Shelton
Wash
Foley
F. G. Fricke & Co
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Seeks Quick Relief
An advertising note promotes One Minute Cough Cure claiming to cut mucus draw out inflammation and cure coughs including croup and whooping cough. Sold by Gering and Co.
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Gering & Co
Smooth con game warned against in Lincoln capital
A Lincoln News report warns locals about a smooth talking stranger targeting Lincoln and possibly Plattsmouth with a staged foot race scam. He promises big returns from a Kansas City stake, urging a certified check to appear safe while a gang ensures a sudden, coercive payoff.
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Lincoln News
Plattsmouth
Capely
Rleports
Lincoln
Web City
Kansas City
Omaha
Plattsmouth Council Spars Over Telephone Pole Removal
Plattsmouth debates Nebraska Telephone Company demand to remove poles from the street. The council presses for clearance yet calls the poles unsightly and a nuisance, requiring coaxing to grant the street-right.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska Telephone Company
Nebraska City News
Big Cattle Show Excites Cass County Breeders
W Hi Hell of Pleasant View stock farm lauded the International Stock Show in Chicago as the greatest exhibition of horses cattle hogs and sheep. Heil was elected director of the Red Polled Cattle Club of America and Cass County breeders attended from across the United States and Canada. Luke Wiles purchased four Red Polled heifers at a public sale and had them shipped.
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W. Hi. Hell
Pleasant View
Journal
Hell
Chicago
Heil
Red Polled Cattle Club of America
Cass County
United States
Canada
Luke Wiles
The Season of Indigestion Ad Claims Kodol Cure
An ad proclaims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will digest foods for the stomach and rest an overloaded organ. It promises relief from sour stomach belching heartburn indigestion and related symptoms. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co. Gering & Co.
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F. G. Fricke & Co
Gering & Co
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Roll of Saints
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Methodist
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M. E Church
Ned Baker
Ned
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Birth of Christ
Mike Schwartzttscher
G. Wiles
C. L. Wiles
L. Liner
William Kauffmann
Henry Kauffmann
C. A. Harvey
Henry Starkjohn
F. M. Young
Joe Tubbs
A. E. Todd
C. A. Miller
John Schafer
F. M. Bestor
L. PF. Fitch
C. L. Jean
C. E. Cook
H. M. Miller
Max Vallery
Wm. Kauffman
Chas. Peacock
H. E. Becker
George Halmes
R. D. Blunt
Mat. Spader
Myron Wiles
Jd. W. Hostetter
Elk
Knight William Pickett
Ladies of St. Luke's Guild
Mt. Zion Commandery No. 5
Knights Templar
W.L
Pickett
Murray, Nebanka
Weeping Water
C. Lb. Evans
Columbus
Neb
Mt. Zion Commandery
Francis E. White
Knight Pickett
St. Luke’s Guild
Eminem
S. M. Chapman
Mt. Zion
Evans
Recorder White
Temple Order
T. P. Livingston
Canon Burgess
W. L. Pickett
Gering
Burlington Bays Engines
Uncle Si Haskins
Eagle
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