Nebraskans in heated caucus over patronage plan details
Washington dispatch reports a tense Nebraska delegation session on February 11 over a patronage distribution plan for the collectorship. Burkett and Pollard clashed, Brown and Burkett argued, and the group shaved hours off adjournment as factions jockeyed to secure allies and a final vote on February 15. Governor Sheldon’s ties to Brown’s alliance appear frayed amid lingering indorsement tensions.
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Washington
Nebraska
Burkett
Pollard
Brown
Boyd
Rose
Hammond
Death of Henry Falter Jr. in Plainview
A morning notice reports the death of Henry Falter Jr. of Plainview from grippe. He was born in 1837 in Hambach Hessen Dromstadt Germany and was 71. He moved to Plattsmouth in 1872 and later to Plainview five years ago. He leaves a wife and five children all living in Plainview, except J. P. Falter who was with him at the end. The children are Mrs. Jacob Horn, Mrs. John Weber, Mrs. Emil Hart, Henry, and Jacob P. Falter.
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Henry Falter Jr
Plainview
J. P. Falter
Henry Falter
Hambach Hessen
Dromstadt
Germany
Plattsmouth
Jacob Horn
John Weber
Emil Hart
Henry
Jacob P. Falter
Fred Stadleman
Will
Norfolk
Theodore Miller
Ord
Craig
Missouri
Henry Steinhauer
Northwest
The
Parmele
Glenwood
E. B. Hadley Dies in Kalama Washington
E B Hadley longtime resident died January 29 in Kalama Washington after moving west six years ago He was a former partner in general teaming and drag business in this city He left November 26 1902 with son Bert to settle in the west Bert a navy machinist at Ta- end of clipping funeral held January 30 interment at Kalama Washington
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E. B. Hadley
Kalama
Washington
Hadley
Wash
Bert
Leap Year Proposals Afloat in Coy Year Skepticism
The piece debates leap year marriage proposals as women grow coy and men demand formal vows. Financial worries curb commitment while gossip and prudence dampen enthusiasm. observers note no strong proposals yet though the year is young.
Real Estate Security Co Promises Inducements in Chicago
A representative for a large real estate corporation offers inducements to attract people into financial interest. The Real Estate Security Co located at Fort Dearborn Building in Chicago, Illinois surfaces in the notice.
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the Real Estate Security Co
Fort Dearborn Building
Chicago
Illinois
Electric wire start fire at Snod grass and Martin barn
Last evening a small blaze broke out in the barn of Snod grass and Martin when a hot electric wire sparked a fire along a joist. Clyde Funk and Ralph Sherwood quickly wetted the timbers with a hose and saved the structure, keeping the fire from spreading until it was extinguished. loss described as small and no fire department needed.
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Snodgrass & Martin
Clyde Funk
Ralph Sherwood
Ralph
Funk
Protection Against Floods in Plattsmouth Debate
The Weeping Water Republican discusses lowering Main Street to prevent future floods in Plattsmouth. It notes past property damage, the burden of expense and inconvenience, and appeals to Cass County officials for financial help to fund a permanent, effective solution. Citizens watch clouds anxiously and pray for flood relief.
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Plattsmouth
Cass County
Platte
Court House
Policy Holders Complaint Over Guarantee Fund
Lincoln correspondent reports policy holders of the Guarantee Fund Insurance Co of Omaha have filed a complaint with the state auditor alleging law violations. The mortuary reserve fund allegedly reduced by transfers to cash funds, weakening security for policy holders. Examiner Wiggins has begun a review, with books to be submitted and further action expected toward local stockholders. The company counts about 1,000 members.
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Lincoln
Neb
Guarantee Fund Insurance Company of
Omaha
Wiggins
Omaha Commercial College to Stage Japanese Wedding
This evening in Omaha the college students present an entertainment headlined by a Japanese wedding directed by a Japanese missionary and student. Miss Esther Nord portrays the bride while brothers Oscar Nord and F Nord leave on the Burlington line seven to attend the event.
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Omaha
Omaha Commercial College
Esther Nord
Oscar Nord
F. Nord
Burlington
Laxative Fruit Syrup for Sale by F G Fricke
A vintage advertisement announces laxative fruit syrup offered for sale by dealer F G Fricke. The ad promotes the product and provides ordering details typical of early 20th century medical patent remedy listings.
Many Visitors and Local Movements in Plattsmouth
A long list of residents and visitors travel in and out of Plattsmouth today. Mrs C W Baylor and many others from Cedar Creek Murray Lincoln Omaha Mynard Cullom and Weeping Water are noted with business or social visits. Several residents report illness and recovery from grippe while others plan trips to Lincoln Omaha Syracuse Cedar Creek and St Joseph.
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C.W. Baylor
Omaha
Frank Jean
Mynard. Co
F. Rheinhart of
Cullom
Jesse McVey
Perkin
Emanuel Klein
Cedar Creek
George M. Porter
Lincoln
Thomas Linsey
Murray
T. H. Pollock
A. B. Fornoff
B. A. McElwain
M. T. Hascall
U. S
J. E. Emery
Mynard
A. W. Griffin
Osceola
Iowa
Theodore Miller
J. B. Tipton
Ord
Francis Kaschinsky
Fremont
Professor A. Reynolds
St. Joseph
Guy
Herman Kleitsch
Fred Kroehler
H. G. Rankin
Pauline
F. G. Robinson
Missouri
H. M. Soennischsen
Rupture Cured in One Treatment at $25
The German Specialists advertise a rupture cure in one treatment for $25 with no injections, hospital stay, pain, or knife. They claim thousands cured and offer consultations or a booklet. Address: 562 Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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Renee Eae
Broadway
Council Bluffs
Roll of Honor subscribers renewing at Journal headquarters
A list of subscribers who renewed for the Semi-Weekly edition at the new 1.50 rate, with many names from Plattsmouth and nearby towns including Mynard, Murray, Wabash, Plattsmouth, Union, and others. Several renewals noted as paid by intermediaries or from distant locations such as Portland Oregon.
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Journal
C. S. Hardley
Randolph
J. H. Tamms
Chris. Parkenings
Plattsmouth
W. J. O’brien
Gretna
B. H. Landis
Waverly
Jacob Meisinger
Mynard
Wm. Split
John M. Meisinger
Wm. Rice
Murray
J. W. Stones
John Mackey
Oxford
John Sharp
Tritsch
L. R. Wakiner
Elk Wash
C. Neilson
Portland
Ore
Julius Neilson
R. D. Churchill
Davenport
N. L. Volk
Renfro
Oklo
Jacob Triesch
Fred Linville
Beaver City
Neb
C. R. Tood
W. Lewis
Nehawka
W. T. Hutcheson
W. A. Rannerd
Weeping Water
Dee Shrader
Adam Cook
Wesley Burnet
W. S. Howland
Aron Batterson
Oakdale
Jos
W. C. Carrahner
A. H. Austin
Will Frans
Roy Upton
All
Union
Poultry Wanted for One Day Sale at Plattsmouth Depot
W E Keeney advertises live poultry purchase near the B and M depot in Plattsmouth on Monday February 24 for one day only. Hens paid per pound at six cents, young roosters at unspecified rates, old roosters at two to two and a half cents. Call at Zuckweiler and Lutz store for empty coops.
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Plattamouth
Bbc All Young Roosters
Zuckweiler & Lutz
Nation plate rail decoration for dining rooms
A plate rail near the ceiling can be decorative or hideous depending on selection. The article suggests a nation plate rail using inexpensive 50 cent plates, each bearing a world coat of arms, with a unifying olive green border and red dashes to harmonize with yellow or gray blue rooms.
Ginger Bread and Salmon Potato Patties
A recipe for ginger bread with brown sugar butter eggs molasses ginger sour milk soda and flour baked in two layers with caramel icing. Also a quick salmon potato patty fry using mashed potatoes canned salmon and flour in butter, described as tasty.
Keeping Tables Safe With Cloth Pads and Center Extensions
An Exchange note suggests preventing heat marks on dining tables by using a fitted cloth pad sized to the table. For larger tables, use a cloth that splits at the center to extend protection to both ends. The method supports placing hot dishes on cloth to avoid stains.
To Preserve Catsup
On the top of each bottle of catsup or chili sauce pour two tablespoonfuls of table sweet oil. Before using pour off oil.
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Hinshaw
Kinkaid
Norris
Sheldon
Henry G. Falter
Hymen
Snodgrass & Martin’s
F.G. Fricke
Daily Personal News
Wed
Jesse P. Perry
Andrew Kroehler
P. H. Kelly
Grippe
J. W. Sage
Mesdames
W. H
A. F. Seybert
Father Schnettgen
Howells
J. G C. Petersen Jr
Havelock
C. S. Stone of
Hans Tams
Syracuse
Claus Tams
B. F. Goodman
Thurman
Ray Barcus
John Johnson
Louisville
Fred Gorder
Lolla Morris
Oregon
Ethel Robinson
W. Josselyn
Jesse Stenner
Guy Newcomer
W. H. Newell
Metropolis
Father Bradley
Johnnie Shields
George Snyder
Miss Anna
George Haubert
Logan, Ia
T. J. Christopher of
A. N. Sullivan
Louis Fredrich
Henry Horn
Joseph Cook
Frank Fight
W. R. Leonard
Hartington
Alva Ferris
G. W. Mayfield
Omhaha
Antone Stenner
North Platte
Mr. Stenner
Jacob Stenner
W. J. Stadleman
George Sayles
Oreapolis
Jerry F. Ritter
Mr. Ritter
Dr. C. Brush
Philipsburg
Kan
John A. Donelan
Brush
Paul Bloedel
Masonic Home
Stad
W. E. Keeney
Nation
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