Plattsmouth Commercial Club adopts citywide objectives
The document outlines a Plattsmouth Commercial Club charter detailing aims to promote business and community interests. It covers highway planning, industry development, fair railroad and insurance rates, coordinated merchant action, public celebrations, and city improvement through landscaping, sidewalks, and parks. Membership costs fifty cents monthly and annual and regular meetings are set for January and the third Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmonik Commercial
Plattsmouth
Mplntismouth
Association of Officers
City Papers
Association
Direct
Board of Directors
Future of Alfalfa in Cass county discussed
D W Foster, a Cass county farmer, visited the city and spoke on the upcoming alfalfa mill. He argues alfalfa has a bright future here, noting soil renewal and profit, with hilly land suitable as well as bottom land. He cites seven acres yielding 365 on a second crop and 55 on a third, with first and fourth crops kept for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Foster
Cass County
Mr. Foster
Family Reunion At Streight Home
Saturday's Daily reports H. J. Streight and family hosting a reunion with sons and daughter. Attending were W. J. Streight and family E. J. Streight and family and Mrs. A J Jackson. E. J. Streight returned to Lincoln last evening and Mrs. E. J. Streight with the rest of the family left this noon for Omaha. Mrs. Jackson also rode the noon train to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Streight
Jackson
Omaha
Fresh nuts of all kinds at the New Bakery
Local bakery advertises a fresh assortment of nuts for sale. The note highlights variety and availability at the New Bakery.
Assault on Granite Street Near Dr Hall Residence
A mysterious assault occurred late last night or early morning on Granite street near Dr Hall’s home. A man pushing a baby buggy was struck by a former assailant, cutting his nose. the attacker fled up Eighth street. No police report or action has followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Street
Dr Hall
Eighth Street
Hall
Illness Leads Mrs Beeson to Omaha Hospital
The article notes Mrs. John Beeson was taken to a Omaha hospital for an operation amid an illness unclear in scope. Her friend Mrs. N H Isbell traveled on the early train to visit and help care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beeson
Omaha
N. H. Isbell
Death at the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth
Thomas Stitt, 62, a longtime inmate of the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth Nebr died December 26 1908 of paralysis. He was born June 30 1846 and occupied the home from Superior. Interment will be in Superior with Masons conducting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitt
Thos
Masonic
Plattsmouth
Neb
Superior
Thomas Stitt
Masonic Home
Nueckolls County
Burlington
Journalist Withrow Leaves City for Los Angeles
Monday's Daily William L. Withrow, longtime city journalist, departed with his family for Los Angeles to make his future home. He sold all city property to W. H. Rainey of Union who will relocate here. The move comes for his wife's health as he seeks the California climate and continued journalistic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Withrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Withrow
W. H. Rainey
Union
California
Jos McCarthy Returns Home After Eye Injury Recovery
Jos McCarthy, recently injured in Burlington shops, has returned home Saturday evening after a trip to Omaha for eye treatment. He reports steady improvement and will continue treatment. friends express relief and optimism about full recovery of both eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. McCarthy
Burlington
Omaha
Police Judge Finishes Courthouse Session on Drunkness Fines
In a Daily report Judge Arceher assessed a one dollar fine and court costs on J. T. O Brein and Geo. Barr for drunkenness. O Brein serves time at the Hotel De Man Speaker. Barr received until January 4 to pay the penalty. The judge also advised a woman seeking a warrant over neighbors to pursue damages for defamation instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arceher
J. T. O'Brein
Geo. Barr
O'Brein
Hotel de Man
Barr
Archer
Warning Knife Gift to County Judge Beeson
County Judge Beeson received a four and a quarter inch pocket knife described as a Christmas present. The note questioned whether the blade was for court protection or personal hunting use, advising warn male factors that the court will be ready with the goods to preserve dignity at all hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeson
Four room house for sale with corner lot and utilities
For Sale or Trade. A four room house with basement, newly papered, city water, sewer connection, corner property close to shops. Must sell by January 1. Terms and price low and reasonable. Inquire at this office.
Posey the Hunter Debunked in Wolf Tale
The tale of Posey Messersmith fleeing from a wolf is exposed as a fake. A Christmas hunt near the Howland property led to a large wolf being slain by another hunter, while locals describe the creature as a mountain lion troubling poultry north west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Messersmith
Posey
Hearst
Gustin Family Escapes Runaway Near Elmwood Nebraska
In Elmwood Nebraska on Christmas morning a runaway nearly injured Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gustin and their daughter Marie. After a fright at an automobile the neck yoke broke and the tongue dropped but a single tree broke freeing the horses. The family finished the trip with a borrowed rig. one horse was seriously injured and the harness and buggy damaged. The Gustins call their escape miraculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Neb
Frank Gustin
Marie
Gustin
Oaken and Wright Wed in Lincoln Ceremony
Herman Oaken and Minnie Wright were married by County Judge Cosgrave in Lincoln on December 16. They returned to Eagle and hosted a wedding supper for invited guests before a charivari. The couple will live on the groom’s farm near Eagle. Beacon reporters offer best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Oaken
Minnie Wright
Lincoln
Cosgrave
Mr. Oaken
Eagle
Eagle Beacon
Flowers Sent In Memory Of James Skoumal Jr
Among the floral tributes to the late James Skoumal Jr were flowers from Camp 10 M W A of Omaha. The emblems were a fine testimonial from the lodge of which Mr Skoumal's brother Anton is a member. The sorrowing family were thankful for this remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Skoumal, Jr
Camp 10
Omaha
Skoumal
Anton
Funeral of James Skoumal Jr in Plattsmouth Neb
James Skoumal Jr died at age 13 weeks or years in a Neb city after complications from gin excess. He was born in Moravia then immigrated with parents to Saunders County and later moved to Plattsmouth. He married Frances Slavicek in IS years. Survived by parents, a large family, and many relatives. Funeral held at Bohemian Catholic church with high mass and long procession to Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers named. Rev Father Bonar led service with emotional sermon recalling the couple’s wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skoumal
James, Jr
Plattsmouth
Neb
Saunders County
Mr. Skoumal
LaPlatte
Isys
Frances Slavicek
Charles
Rosa
Dover
Luther
Frances
John
Anton
Omaha
Boedeker
Murray
Jelinek
M. W. A., Eagles
T. J. Sokol Society
Burlington
Mooralee
Father Bonar
Jeather Boar
Father
Sale of News plant set for January fifth amid bidding
Judge Douglass as trustee for creditors schedules the order of sale for the defunct paper. Bidders race to buy the plant and restart journalism amid Republican factional talk and concerns over Congressman Pollard’s control. Creditors hope bids cover debts and a reorganized paper emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Congressman Pollard
Elmwood Couple Wed in Secret Christmas Ceremony
On Christmas day in Council Bluffs Iowa Miss Edna Miller of Elmwood and Mr Thomas Burrell Jr son of Otoe county farmers were married with no prior notice. Mrs Burrell a Elmwood high school graduate and former teacher. the couple will reside and farm near Elmwood where a lively charivari greeted them on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Council Bluffs
Edna Miller
Thomas Burrell
Otoe County
Burrell
Visits His Old Home At Christmas In Plattsmouth
Mike Varga and his wife and little son from Havelock spent Christmas and several days with relatives nearby. He looked well and praised the Havelock air. While visiting the city he met many old friends and stopped at the Journal, a longtime friend of his when a Plattsmouth citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Varga
Havelock
Mike
The
Journal
Plattsmouth
Poultry Show Draws Noted Exhibitors West Wide
W C Hamilton left by noon on the mail train to Omaha where his display of chickens is considered one of the west’s largest shows. He is expected to win prizes. Billy is known as a poultry aficionado with choice birds. Dr J H Hall also sends several of his fancy bred chickens with good prospects of prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hamilton
Omaha
Hamilton
Billy
J. H. Hall
Pence Family Visits Bates Home Endearing Nodaway Return
Mr and Mrs John Pence and daughter Violet visited Col M A Bates and family in the city for several days and returned to Nodaway county Missouri Monday morning. They enjoyed the visit, impressed the Bates family, and hope to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pence
Violet
Col. M. A. Bates
Nodaway County
Bates
Entertains a Large Christmas Dinner at Hall Residence
John 8S Hall and wife yesterday hosted a Christmas dinner for a wide circle of friends and relatives in a family reunion setting. Attendees included David ki Amick and wife from Nehawka. Theo L Amick and wife from Mynard. Herman Smith and wife from Nehawka. several Hall family members from this city and Mynard. Mrs. Andy Brissey and daughter Lear Brissey of Burlington. Violet Smith of Nehawka. Mabel Amick and Annie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hall
David Ki Amick
Murray
Herman Smith
Nehawka
Theo. L. Amick
Mynard
Neb
Andy Brissey
Burlington
Lear Brissey
Violet Smith
Mabel Amick
Annie Hall
Bertha Hall
Elizabeth Hall
Ruth Hall
A. D. Hall
Omaha
Ralph Hall
Arthur Hall
Frank Hall
Wm. Hall
City
John S
M. J. Hall
Lowney candy in Xmas packages
Gering and Co announces Lowney candy included in Christmas packages. The notice highlights promotion timing and availability at local stores, urging customers to seek the boxed sweets for holiday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commercial Club
Om Titudiem
Alfalfa
Kodaks—Gering & Co
G. W. Gregg
Dunlap
Gregg
W. D. Messersmith
Holy Rosary Church
Bane
F. Vallery
F. G. Egenberger
Alhent Leuther
Will Holshuh
Chris. Vitosek
Donat
News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!