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.
16 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mia Sharp accompanied her son to Omaha this morning where she spent the day with friends, sharing time in the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr. D. Bhrader of Elmwood and his brother Homer from near No hawka traveled to Plattsmouth for a morning of business matters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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