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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1911

Page

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Lincoln Anniversary Observed By Young P E C E

The Y P S C E at First Presbyterian church marked Lincoln birthday with Judge H D Travis as speaker. A large crowd heard praise for Lincoln from his humble beginnings to his presidency.

Judge Travis Presbyterian Church C. A. Rawls Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Abraham Lincoln H. D. Travis Lincoln Clara Wolforth C. W. Baylor Baylor Miss Johnston Travis Kentucky Indiana Springfield Ilinois Congress

County Jail Gets a Brightened Up Interior

The county jail received fresh paint in pan-green and a ceiling fresco in the latest style. The work was funded by the commissioners and done by Oklahoma Vander vert. The piece hints the upgrade may precede the return of inmate Fred Obm who had been granted a peace bond but was later rehoused after his comeback to town.

Oklahoma Vandervert Fred Obm Fred The Law

Lincoln Birthday Tribute Read At Local High School

On the Lincoln anniversary a booklet reading was held in the high school. Mary Raymond Stipman Andrews presented The Perfect Tribute a short piece containing the Gettysburg Address. Space constraints prevented full reproduction.

Abraham Lincoln Mary Raymond Stipman Andrews

Winner Spies Return to Omaha College

A reported return of Winner Spies to the Omaha commercial college arrives with unclear details. The note states they came to Mattemouth on the prior day but lacks precise context or confirmation.

Spies Omaha Commercial College Mattemouth Bualnem Yeotorday

Canadians Return From Nebraska Visit

A. B. Kreager and William Orth of Ontario Canada returned Saturday evening from Jefferson County Nebraska where they spent a week visiting relatives. Kreager noted abundant corn in the crib and praised the local crop conditions. Kreager drove them to the Burlington station this morning and Orth boarded the train for Peoria Illinois.

Jefferson County A. B. Kreager William Orth Ontario Canada Nebraska Kreager Mr. Kreager Mr. Orth Burlington Station Peoria Ilinois

Nebraska Hardware Group Adopts Pro-Business Resolutions

Before adjourning in Omaha the Nebraska Retail Hardware association unanimously adopted resolutions. They urge Congress to halt dishonest advertising, press for prompt express rate adjustments, support a 1 cent first class postage, back road improvements, endorse a universal hunting license, and fund hatcheries and fish conservation with specific appropriations.

Nebraska Retail Hardware Association Omaha Congress Interstate Commerce Commissioners Senate House

Pretty Home Wedding at Elmwood

Miss Edna Louis Lefler and Lloyd Miller were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home with Rev. J W Davis officiating. Attendants were Wright Gongnalea and Daisy Langhorst, music by Emo Stirtz, and Minnie Sutherland sang. Out of town guests joined the celebration as the couple plan a farm home southeast of town.

Edna Louis Lefler and Airs Wm. Lefler Lloyd Miller J. W. Davis M. B. Church Wright Gongnalea Daisy Langhorst Emo Stirtz Minnie Sutherland Medelssohn

Tattler and Gossip Exchange Encouragement Message

An exchange in the Journal urges building up others rather than tearing down. It advocates kind words, helping those fallen by the wayside, and offering encouragement to brighten lives. It warns to ignore gossip and stay focused on constructive talk.

Tattler Coxsip

Mia Sharp Travels to Omaha with Son

Mia Sharp accompanied her son to Omaha this morning where she spent the day with friends, sharing time in the city.

Mia. Sharp C. Sharp Omaha

Leroy Pitser Celebrates Eighth Birthday With Friends

The Pitser home hosted Master Leroy Pitser’s eighth birthday party Saturday afternoon with many schoolmates and friends. Activities included games, pranks, and a birthday supper. The rooms featured red hearts and angels in honor of Valentine season. Gifts were given to Leroy by attending children, including Virginia Beeson and Elizabeth Beeson among others.

J. A. Pitser Master Leroy Valentine Seaton Pitser Virginia Grace Elizabeth Beeson Gertrude Ramney Isabel Carla Wilma Rainey Mabel Helen Pitser Newell Roberts Roscoe Hill Dean Douglass Gilbert Silence Carl Sehhneider Leroy Pitcer Marion Mauzy Lyda Johnson James Harold Ramsey

Cass County Couple Secretly Wed In Omaha

Last week Cass County residents Claud Mayabb and Mary Barker eloped to Omaha to wed outside the county. They traveled with Claud’s brother Seymore and Mary’s sister Martha then returned to Plottemouth to start married life. Claud works for Mr. Wiles near the city.

Cass County Claud Mayabb Mary Barker Seymore Martha Burlington Station South Dakota Omaha Mayabb Plottemouwth Wiles

Thankful Notice for Help After Loss of Mrs. Marshall

The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy during the recent death of our beloved mother Mrs. Marshall. May God reward each one, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith.

Mrs. Marshall

Valentine Party at Coates Hall Honors St Luke Choir

The St Valentine party at Coates Hall hosted by Mr and Mrs H S Austin drew over a hundred attendees. Funds supported by nominal admission went to church activities with M W A orchestra providing music and refreshments served. Guests included many from Nebraska City, Union, Wyoming, Cornell Bluff and Omaha, extending hospitality to choir members and friends.

Coates’ Hall Austin St. Luke's H. 8. Austin Violet Dodge Gretchen Donnelly Florence Fasebender Love Ballard Hazel Clausen Messrs Mones T Frawley Carl Stahlhut M. R. Weseel Geo. Slack Nebraska City F. M. McCarthy Union Chas, McCarthy Mise Beselo McCarthy Wyoming Jay Selvers Dora Spetman Ella Spetman Vera Spetman Ada Spetman Maud Egan Mattie Tarnes Cornell Bluffé WH White Fred Arant Walter Breadbeck Oscar Irwin Harry Jeffries Harold Jackson James Phillips Omaha Councel Bluffe

L B Brown Visits Kenosha Journal Office

Tuesday visits by former Kenosha mayor L B Brown noted his resignation as mayor and the municipal body’s discharge of the police chief and police judge. Brown’s health is reported good, and his sister Mrs Nix has grippe. He renews daily and two weeklies to Pineville Oregon and Willard Colorado.

L. B. Brown Kenosha Lig Brown Nix Frank Bourlolous Pineville Oregon Kittle Tucker Willard Colorado

Coates Block Sold Under Sheriff’s Sale

At sheriff s sale today the Coates block was sold to P J Cunningham the third mortgagee for 16000.00 Cunningham bid to protect his third mortgage interest.

Sheriff's Coates P. J. Cunningham

Elmwood Brothers Visit Plattsmouth On Business

Mr. D. Bhrader of Elmwood and his brother Homer from near No hawka traveled to Plattsmouth for a morning of business matters.

D. Bhrader Elmwood Homer Nohawka Plattamouth

Appreciative Visit by Mr and Mrs Domingo to Weeping Water

Mr and Mrs Jacob Domingo visited Cass County city over Sunday to see daughter Mrs Ray Smith. Saturday Mr Domingo called at the Journal praising its Old Reliable service and renewing his faith in the newspaper for another year. Domingo, a prominent City National Bank of Weeping Water president, is a respected Cass County citizen the Journal is proud to count among its readers.

Jacob Domingo City Ray Smith Domingo Cass County City National Bank of Weeping Water

Man Survives Attacked by Cow on Town Walk

Saturday afternoon B B Warthen faced an enraged cow on a walk from Winterstein Hill toward the city. The animal charged, he grabbed the horns, struggled briefly, then used a nearby club to drive it off. He reached town exhausted and relieved no bystanders were harmed.

B. B. Warthen Max Horman Warthen Winterstein Hill Mr. Warthen

Neuman Seeks Municipal Ownership in Maitnamouth Race

Frank H. Neuman, longtime Mattamouth councilman and self described socialist, announces he will run for mayor on a municipal ownership platform for the water system. He urges Lincoln Herald readers to boost his bid, noting strong socialist support in Mattamouth and a viable city plant to save money.

Martsmouth Neb The Lincoln Herald Ali Herald Plattamouth Frank KH. Neuman Neuman Mlattamouth Mattamouth Tie

Coats Stolen From Train Driver Amid Suspicion

M Mauay reports his son Robert in Denver, a Pullman conductor, lost his coat and hat on a recent run. He did not pursue recovery, citing suspicion of the porter described with a racial slur. The incident underscores tension aboard the service and the dismissed recovery effort.

M. Mauay Journal Robert Denver Bob Coon

Notice of Stockholders Meeting of Burlington & Missouri River RR

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Burlington and Missouri River Railway Company in Nebraska will be held in Portsmouth at 10 a.m. February 24 1911 for the election of nine directors to serve until successors are elected and for other business as may come before it. W P Durkee Secretary Omaha Nebraska January 19 1911.

Burington & Missouri River R. R. Compand Nebraska Martsmouth Ft. W. P. Durkee

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Bellevue Quartet M. EB Grant McKinely Grady Emerson R. F. Windham Taft Percy Warthen Hay Epworth League Mr. Rawls Dow York America Christ Grand Army of the Republic and Women’s Relief Corps Elwwood M.C. Lefler Harry Lefler Peru John Phelps Louieville Emma Watson Millard Lefler Gordon Fh.thomason Blanche Winthrop Iowa Mra. Miller Elmwood Loader Goople Omana A. W. Smith OL. Valentine Cow
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