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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1908

Page

3

numerous Omaha visitors among Lincoln County residents

A long list of residents and neighbors from Murray Cedar Creek Rock Bluffs South Bend and Gretna visit Omaha Lincoln and area towns today. Travelers include R D Blunt Roy Worthing Wendell Heil Chas Jean Philip Horn Mrs Stenner Miss Sattler and many others with business or social aims.

Philip Horn Cedar Creek W. H. Heil George Smith Rock Bluffs Margaret Weber Chas. F. Reichart Cullom

Barber George P. Barton Under Rheumatism Treatment

George P. Barton the Union barber is undergoing rheumatism treatment in Excelsior Springs Missouri. He has been there for some time and plans to stay longer hoping for full recovery. L C Curtiss operates the Union barber shop in his absence.

George P. Barton Union Excelsior Springs Missouri L. C. Curtiss Mr. Barton

Hospital Visit Indicates Mrs Hirz Recovery Near Omaha

John Hirz and Mrs J W Egenberger headed to Omaha to visit Mrs John Hirz at St Joseph hospital. She has been hospitalized about three weeks and shows satisfactory improvement, pleasing family and friends as plans to bring her home on return.

John Hirz J. W. Egenberger Omaha St. Joseph Hospital

Windham Investment Co Offers Monthly Payment Sale

For sale on monthly payments of eight to ten dollars. For particulars call the office of Windham Investment Co.

Office of Windham Investment Co

Man Injured When Horse Bolts In Storm

Horace Dunn was thrown from a horse as a dog startled the animal near John Hartman’s home in a windy snowstorm. The horse fell on him pinning him to the ground and injuring him. His brother Earl found him bruised with a badly sprained ankle and helped him home. he remains unable to walk and will be housebound for some time.

Horace Dunn John Hartman Mr. Dunn Earl Dunn Missouri Pacific Earl

Earl Albin’s Farewell Party Prior to Thurston Move

A group of Earl Albin’s young friends gathered at his northeast town home last Saturday evening before his move to Thurston county. The cordial gathering featured games and music, a nice luncheon, and a warm sendoff. Attendees included Misses Fannie Austin Delia Applegate Rose Hathaway Iva Saxon Ethel Huffman Orilla Frans Alma Applegate Ellen Pickering and Messrs Louis Anderson Roy Austin Frank Anderson Lon Beckner Sam Stites Sherman Austin Chas Cogdill Edgar Morton George Stites Parl Beckner.

Earl Albin Thurston County Fannie Austin Delia Applegate Rose Hathaway Iva Saxon Ethel Huffman Orilla Frans Alma Applegate Ellen Pickering Messrs Louis Anderson Roy Austin Frank Anderson Lon Beckner Sam Stites Sherman Austin Chas Cogdill Edgar Morton George Stites Parl Beckner Union Ledger

Old Saying Proved True in Railway Meeting

Mrs. Frank Hysek returned from a three week visit in St. Paul with her daughter Mrs. C. J. Lotshaw. On the trip home she rode Burlington No 13 to Pacific Junction but river crossing was blocked so she faced Omaha or a night at Pacific Junction. Mr Hyjek traveled belated No 2 to meet his wife and then went to Omaha arriving shortly after midnight on the Missouri Pacific.

Sylvester Wilson Sloan Iowa George Taylor Glenwood E. F. DuBois Western Dewitt Stanley Stanley Lincoln W. H. Russell Fairmont Burlington Geck Fremont Frank Hysek C. J. Lotshaw St. Paul Minn Lotshaw Hyjek Pacific Junction Omaha

Roy O’Neal Improves After Kidney Inflammation

The little patient at Frank O’Neal’s home shows signs of improvement after a severe illness diagnosed as kidney inflammation. Doctors had considered spinal meningitis but now await confirmation. relief grows as the boy’s condition stabilizes and any progress is welcomed by all observers.

Roy O’n Neal Frank O'Neal

Rhoden and Sumner Marriage Celebrated in Stoneville

The Journal reports the January 1 1908 marriage of Robert R Rhoden to Dorothy Sumner, both of Stoneville Meade County South Dakota. The groom is a former Cass County native and relative of the Rhodens near Plattsmouth. The paper extends belated congratulations and best wishes for a long happy and useful life together.

Journal Robert R. Rhoden Dorothy Sumner Stoneville Meade County South Dakota Cass County Plattsmouth Rhoden

Warning to Platts Boys Rideing Trains Leads to Arrest

The Glenwood Tribune reports three Pacific Junction youths Isaac Powell William Hunt and Walter Hunt were arraigned in Justice Days court at Glenwood after pleading guilty to riding on and off moving trains. Detective Stanbridge and Sheriff Linville detained them following an incident near the pool hall and Pony Creek bridge. Powell narrowly escaped being killed when swung under a train car.

Glenwood Tribune Plattsmouth Pacific Junction Sheriff Linville Isaac Powell William Walter Hunt Justice Day Glenwood Stanbridge Linville Powell Pool Hall Pony Creek Bridge

Mrs Touchy Plans Move to Olinto Texas After Visit

Mrs G F Touchy formerly of Denver Colorado travels with the Ballance family after a visit to the city. She goes by the fast mail to Denver for ten days to arrange shipment of household goods to Olinto Texas for their future home. Mr Touchy will join as agent for a new railway in Olinto.

G. F. Touchy Denver Colorado Robert Ballance Fast Mail Olinto Texas Touchy

Damages Sought in Rope Injury Case Withdrawn

In justice court Justice Barr heard E. E. Eaton v J. H. Johnson et al for injuries from a street rope fall. The case was withdrawn this morning with each side paying its costs.

Justice Court

Lorenz Quits Business After City Building Sold

W. J. Lorenz formerly of this city is forced to leave David City due to the sale of his building. He has not announced his next move, but the Journal expects he will soon reenter business somewhere else.

W. J. Lorenz David City

Epworth League Oyster Supper at Mynard Hall Friday

The Epworth League of Eight Mile Grove will host an oyster supper at Mynard hall on Friday evening February 7. The event features various stands and a fish pond with free hooks lines bait and poles provided. Attendees pay 5 cents for each fish caught and are invited to enjoy a jolly evening.

Epworth League Eight Mile Grove Mynard Hall

Tea Honors Mrs Carpenter Guest of Mrs Carpenter

Mrs T P Livingston hosted a six o clock tea in honor of her friend Mrs T B Carpenter visiting the city. Miss Barbara Gering entertained the guest and bridge completed the evening's pleasure.

John Campbell South Bend Precinct South Bend Village Burlington T. B. Carpenter Cedar Falls Iowa Barbara Gering T. P. Livingston Bridge

Lost Brownish Black Galloway Lap Robe in Mynard Area

A brownish black galloway lap robe with green lining and scalloped edges was lost last Monday between the Plattsmouth freight depot and Mynard. A reward will be given if returned to Dovey's store, W T Richardson's store, Mynard, or the Adams home. Jooseph H Adams.

Plattsmouth Frieght Mynard Dovey W. T. Richardson Jooseph H. Adams

Farm for Sale in Cass County with Improvements

Cass county listing for a 160 acre farm featuring a six room main house and a barn capable of storing 50 tons of hay and 18 horses. Located one and a half miles east of the Wills place. Owner John Urish advertised the property.

Cass County Wills Place John Urish

Bryan Advocates Publicity of Campaign Contributions

William J. Bryan testified before the House Committee on Election of President and Vice-President urging public disclosure of campaign contributions. He argued reforms come only after abuses are recognized and warned that a few donors could wield disproportional influence. The hearing, arranged by the Publicity Bill Association, cited laws in sixteen states and noted varied approaches to corporate contributions and disclosure.

William J. Bryan House Committee On Bryan Democratic Party Roosevelt Mr. Bryan Publicity Bill Association Perry Belmont Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Montana New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Virginia Wisconsin Florida Kentucky Tennessee Maryland New Jersey Ohio Oregon West Virginia

Robber Snapped Up By Storekeeper In Snowtouched Heist

Last night Robert Sherwood, lighting lamps at his store, saw a stranger grab a pair of overshoes and run. He tackled the thief, delivering a right cross and a left swing, causing the shoes to be dropped before the thief fled toward Coates' clothing store. Uncle Robert warns would be thieves that he is a pugilist in frigid street clashes.

Robert Sherwood Robert Coates Uncle Robert

Young man injured trying stump blasting with powder

Eugene Easter, son of James Easter, attempted stump blasting south of town. He lit a fuse, grew impatient, and the powder exploded, burning his brows and eyes but not his sight. He was brought to town and treated by a physician.

Eugene Easter James Easter Gene Nehawka Register

Silence Family Heads to Red Oak for Ill mother

Joseph Silence and his wife and children left last evening for Red Oak Iowa after receiving word that Mrs M J Hall the elder and mother of Joseph Silence is seriously ill and recovering at home They intend to stay to comfort her at her bedside during her illness

Joseph Silence Red Oak Iowa Mr. Silence M. J. Hall

Busy Bees Sewing Society Meeting With Benfers

The Busy Bee Sewing Society met with Margaret and Loreine Benfer last Wednesday for needlework. Dainty refreshments followed before the group departed for home.

Busy Bee Sewing Society Margaret Loreine Benfer

Treasury Discretion in Handling Government Surplus Money

Secretary Cortelyou supports Ellis Roberts on hoarding funds in the Treasury and the risks of directing money to banks. He notes a pre-crisis surplus of about 200 million, rising to over 222 million on December 7, with August deposits around 115 million. The piece argues for limiting surplus and returning idle funds to the public or banks to stabilize open markets.

Senate Cortelyou Treasury United States Ellis H. Roberts Wall Street New York

Country property listing near town with house and barn

Six acre tract one mile from town features a five room house a barn for five head of stock ample fruit and water supply. Property listed by N. H. Isspett R. F.

N. H. Isspett R. F

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Daily Personal News Daily Journal R. D. Blunt Roy Worthing Wendell Heil W. H. Seybert Thomas Lindsey Murray Chas. Jean Lincoln Creamer E. D. Hamilton Nels Hawkinson Havelock Mrs. Jessie Blunt McCook W. E. Niday Gus Mumm Ella Sattler Jessie Gilmore J. R. Sanders Myrtle Pattie Matthews Don C. York Chas. Begger Byron Clark The John Kaffenberger South Omaha Jacob Stenner Ernest A. Matcus Georgia David Edwin White State University H. C. McMahen & Sons Mesdames Anna Goos Peter Mumm Wm. Schmidtmann Joseph Fetzer Fred Goos Henry Kauble EK. Cole E. K. Parmele R. B. Carlisle G. C. DeBoldt Asa McCulloch Quinton L. M. Hall Christian Church Capital City Farmers’ Institute Court House Hattie Long Lebanon Kansas South John G. Claus Lillian Fitch Mildred Cummins Marie Douglass R. D. Jordan P. H. Boop Gretna J. R. Jordan D. O. Hewitt Willie B. J. Hempel George Reymond Pepperberg Cigar Factory Clarinda Horace E. Rand Mr. Rand Chas. Grassman Alliance Evening Journal Roy O'Neal Gase Platts Boys Mrs. Carpenter William Jennings Bryan Washington Mr. Belmont Mr. McCall Robert Sherwood, Sr
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