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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

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Charity Concert Showcased Presbyterian Debt Drive

A Thursday charity concert by Presbyterian church members drew high praise for a program led by Mrs. Gamble and featuring Clinton G. Wood the Aeo lian Mixed Quartet and soloists like Mildred Cummins and Ralph White. The event aimed to erase the church debt, and despite bad weather the audience showed strong support and applauded each number.

Presbyterian Church Claire Dovey Verna Cole Clinton G. Wood Mrs. Gable Miss Baird Messrs Rosalie Mrs. Gamble Violet Ralph White Bernese Newell W. G. Brooks Gamble

Mrs Hempel Hosts Pioneers Reunion on Third Street

Mrs B J Hempel entertained at her Third street home on Thursday afternoon with a gathering of city pioneers. The program featured memories of bygone days in the young city, and attendees included Mesdames George Beeck, Johnson. Henry Beeck. F D Lehnhoff. Henry Martins. August Rheinacle. W S Purdy. A Tartsch, among others who enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.

Third Street B. J. Hempel George Beeck Johnson Henry Beeck F. D. Lehnhoff Henry Martins August Rheinacle W. S. Purdy A. Tartsch

ASG and Hand Piano For Sale In Gag Condition

Auction note states ASG and a hand piano for sale in gag condition. For further information contact Cuas S. Stone in Murray, or write S. Stone, Murray nearby.

S. Stone Murray

Miller and wife depart for Ord after city visit

Theodore Miller and wife leave the city after visiting Mrs. Miller's brother Henry Steinbauer and family. Mr. Miller, engaged with the Burlington road, plans frequent Journal visits to stay in touch with community happenings.

Theodore Miller Mrs. Miller Henry Steinhauer Ord Mr. Miller Burlington Road Journal

Funeral Attendance Noted In Local Notice

The item mentions Henry G. attending the funeral of Leonard Born at Lainview and references neighbors and longtime ties in the city. Also notes a local baker, k Edwards, and a small hog with unusual features. An unrelated sale of registered hexthorn bulls is listed by H. G. Todd of Murray.

Leonard Henry G Falter T. Ds K Edwards Herger H. G. Todd, Murray

Mayor Brown for Delegate

The Lincoln News reports Richard L. Metcalfe denies seeking one of four delegates at large to the Denver convention. His stance appears to sidetrack Mayor Brown of Lincoln, with Brown and allies hoping for Metcalfe to withdraw and leave him a clearer field.

The Lincoln News Denver Richard L. Metcalfe Metcalfe Brown

Married in Omaha A Week Ago

Noah Tyler son of Mr and Mrs Clayborn Tyler of this city married Miss Ruby Morgan from Hamburg Iowa about a week ago. Noah recovered from a self inflicted pistol incident during last summer’s Fourth of July celebration. Tyler works at Domestic Laundry in Omaha and Mrs Tyler is a clerk at Hayden's department store. Journal and friends extend best wishes for their life ahead.

Ward Noah Tyler

Trade Week Review Notes Shifts in Spring Buying and Exports

Brad street notes spring goods buying rises across markets though below last year. Building trades remain weak with easy labor prices. Week by week U S and Canada failures fall from prior periods, while wheat exports for the week total over 4.03 million bushels. Exports for the fiscal thirty three weeks total 148.64 million bushels versus prior years.

Bradstreet United States Canada

Meisinger family renews Journal subscription

Geo Meisinger III renewed for a semi weekly Journal and requested a copy for his son Fred W who will farm the Krueger place near Cedar Creek next season. Both Messingers are pleased with the Journal and the Journal with them. The paper expresses a wish for many more subscribers like them.

Geo. Meisinger Fred W Krueger Cedar Creek

Plattsmouth Telephone Co Stockholders Expand Holdings

The Plattsmouth Telephone Company reports nearly 200 stockholders who are pleased with the stock and many are purchasing additional shares.

Plattsmouth Telephone Company

Illicit five and ten dollar coins spotted in Omaha

Police warn Omaha merchants to beware bogus $5 and $10 gold coins believed headed from Denver. The specimens show crude workmanship and obvious fraud. They likely originate from Colorado or Mexico, first appearing in Denver weeks ago.

Omaha Denver Colorado Mexico Omaha Bee

Love and Mercy in a Lincoln Romance Forged in Clemency

John Martin, after nearly three years in prison, will be released at 9 am and marry Inga Anderson the same day in Lincoln. She traveled from Alaska to Nebraska, urged governors, and used her gold mine profits to fund hearings, seeking executive clemency for a padlock game case. Martin, sentenced to five years, receives a commute after a full hearing.

Lincoln John Martin Inga Anderson Sheldon Alaska Nebraska Martin

Farmers Elevator buys Nehawka facility from Pollard

The Farmers Elevator company at Nehawka completed the purchase of Henry M. Pollard’s elevator. The deal allows immediate grain shipping and removes a rival from the field. Pollard will return to carpentry and building work he did before entering the grain trade.

Farmers’ Elevator Company Nehawka Henry M. Pollard Pollard

Mrs George Boeck Feted By Mrs Wheeler In City Visit

Mrs W D Wheeler hosted a Thursday afternoon event for Mrs George Boeck of Johnson to honor her visit. Guests included old neighbors of the Boecks who once lived west of the city, sharing reminiscences before a 6 o clock dinner.

W. D. Wheeler George Boeck Johnson Henry Boeck

Mrs Halmes Breaks Arm at Home West of City

Mrs Nich olas Halmes fell last Sunday at her home west of the city and sustained an arm fracture. The fracture was reduced and while pain subsides some, it remains troublesome. Her advanced age may worsen the outcome and daughter Mrs C Mockenhaupt cares for her.

Nicholas Halmes Halmes C. Mockenhaupt

Real Estate Valuation Guidance From State Board

Secretary Bennett urges county assessors to value land and improvements separately for 1908, ensure fairness across counties, and prepare for four year valuations. He advises consulting real estate leaders, avoiding favoritism, and submitting accurate abstracts on time to prevent injustices and penalties.

George D. Bennett State Board of Equalization Nebraska State Board Bennett State Board of Equalization and Assessment

Pleasure in Oklahoma Welcomes Meisinger Family

Emil J. Meisinger and his brother Phillip with Edgar Baker returned to Perry Oklahoma after a visit. They report the boys settled well in a good locality and have made many friends. A pleasant social gathering in their honor was held with guests including Ben Heldt Alpert R Kerns Howard W Kerns Ben May Frank Man Joe May and others plus Mr and Mrs Chas Carey and Mr and Mrs Alfred Wilcox.

Emil J. Meisinger Phillip Edgar Baker Perry Okahoma Messrs Ben Heldt Alpert R. Kerns Howard W. Kerns Ben May Frank Man Joe May Henry Long Otto Long John Long Elmer Schwanke Will Pease Henry Peas Ward Sanders Ben F. Pierce Dan Keneper Nathan Carr Fred Gang Frank Shutta Henry Ellis Philip H. Meisinger Edgar Barker Chas. Carey Alfred Wilcox Dora Spencer Mabel Ellis Lena Schwank Mell Kirtley Mary Shutta France Keneper

Our excellent friend and family move to Oberline Kansas

C Bengen of Mynard and his son in law Thomas F Ruby visited the Journal office. Bengen ordered the paper sent to Ruby for one year. Ruby and his wife depart today for their new home in Oberline Kansas. The Journal joins friends in wishing them happiness and prosperity and will inform them semi weekly of Cass county happenings.

C. Bengen Mynard Thomas F. Ruby Journal Bengen Ruby

160 Acre Hand County Farm For Sale In South Dakota

160 acres in Hand county priced at 20 dollars per acre for cultivation. Ad mentions actress Ad. van Hoorebecke of Omaha Nebraska, Box 352, as advertiser.

South Dakota Hand County Ad. van Hoorebecke Omaha Neb

Postmaster Warns Against Stolen Chicago Money Orders

Lincoln postmaster warns business owners to beware money orders stamped Chicago numbers 18516 to 19000 stolen earlier. A man and a woman suspected of using $25 and $50 orders to buy goods in St. Joseph, often receiving cash change. Descriptions note the man as 5 foot 9 to 5 foot 10, heavy build, dark mustache, overcoat. the woman tall, dark haired, distinctive eyes and clothing.

Sizer of Lincoln Chicago James Miller

Dance to Follow Basketball and Turnin Saturday

After the basketball event and turnin on Saturday February 22 a dance will be held. The notice states a social gathering to follow the activities with attendees expected to participate in music and dancing at the community hall.

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Parmele Mrs. Hempel Mayor Brown R. L. Metcalfe Plattsmouth Iowa Nebraska Metropolis County Assors Oklahoma Kansas Postoffice
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