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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1912

Page

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Plattsmouth Considers Milk Plant Proposal

Plattsmouth leaders push for a condensed milk factory model after a Waterloo Creamery plan. Leroy Corliss of the Waterloo company says a plant could open in six to eight months if 25 000 pounds of daily milk supply is secured within ten miles. Farmers near Plattsmouth are urged to indicate milk commitments and contact T H Pollock or A L Tidd within the area dairy group.

Pollock Commercial Club Plattsmouth Waterloo Creamery Company YH. Pollock Neb T. HL. Pollock Papillion Leroy Corliss cMeers T. H. Pollock Platsmouth

Epworth League Social Enjoys Splendid Meeting

Friday's Daily reports the Epworth League monthly social at the Methodist church pleased many attendees. Miss Clara Austin led with Miss Ethel Leyda Merle Barthold and Miss Cecil Hawkenberry assisting. Prizes went to Miss Amanda Sattler and Miss Dandra Ramsey amid heart decorations and musical term games. Refreshments followed. the event praised by members.

Epworth League Methodist Clara Austin Ethel Leyda Merle Barthold Cecil Hawkenberry Amanda Sattler Dandra Ramsey League

Visiting Cars and Printing at the Journal Office

The note lists visiting cars invitations and programs and other printing tasks handled at the Journal office detailing the range of print services offered.

Journal

Good Seed Corn Lecturers to Speak in Plattsmouth

Farmers in Gass county and Nebraska at large are urged to attend a free talk in Plattsmouth on Monday February 26. The Burlington seed corn special will lead discussions and provide suggestions on selecting good seed corn.

Gass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Burlington

Cigar Factory Relocation from Egenberger Saloon

Ptak and Bajeek moved their cigar manufacturing operation yesterday from front rooms over the Egenberger saloon at Fifth and Main to front rooms over Mc Daniels saloon at Fourth and Main.

Ptak & Bajeek Egenberger Fifth Main Streets McDaniel's Fourth

Notice to Patrons on Journal Office Telephone Rings

To Journal Patrons, the editorial department and reporter’s desk have moved to the second floor. For inquiries, give three rings on the telephone. Three rings will reach this department.

Ileal Journal Hase Thiren

Steppat Home Scene of Pleasure Hosts Farewell Party

Last evening a large crowd gathered at the country home of Mr and Mrs F H Steppat three and a half miles west of town for a surprise farewell party in honor of Miss Anna Steppat who with her parents plans to move to Blair Nebraska. Neighbors arrived by sleigh enjoying dancing games and music with a midnight luncheon. Participants included Miss Helen Trinity and many local residents with Mrs Steppat and Mr Steppat hosting a festive social before the move.

F. HH. Steppat Helen Trinity Avening Four Mile Greek Club Anna Sleppal Blair Nebraska Dame Ramnor Steppat Rose Tschirren Josephine Vallery Maggie Kaffenberger Bertha Nolting Nora Batten Grace Haines Helen Trinity Jonnie Batten Katherine Kaffenberger Tillie Halmes Anna Steppat Lena Hirg Marie Kaffenberger Nellie Tschirren Louise Kehne Edith Grassman Mildred Stoehr Messrs Fritz Tschirren Max Vallery Henry Nolling George Kaffenberger Sammie Rhoden George Halmes Fritz

Anniversary of Uncle Henry Boeck Celebrated At Home

The Friday newspaper notes the birthday anniversary of Uncle Henry Boeck celebrated with his wife arranging a near surprise. Mr Boeck reached his milestone in good health and enjoyed a social evening with friends. Attendees included William Schmidtmann and wife A B Hayes and wife Roy Burdick and wife and George Thomas and wife.

Henry Boeck Mr. Boeck William Schmidtmann A. B. Hayes Roy Burdick George Thomas

Breeder August Gorder Buys Poland China Sow

August Gorder received by express a fine Poland China sow weighing over 400 pounds with crate valuation at 440. The purchase price is unconfirmed. Gorder breeds thoroughbred Poland China hogs and houses several choice animals.

August Gorder Express Gorder

Besuch in Omaha for Miss Wohlfarth

Miss Wohlfarth rode the fast mail to Omaha this afternoon where she will visit friends for a time.

Miss Malware Wohlfarth Omaha Fast Mail

Elks Club Social Delights Plattsmouth Guests

Elks and their families enjoyed a lavish Friday evening with decorations, games, and elite entertainment. The Musical Camerons performed with Mrs Cameron on piano and Mr Cameron composing a piece, followed by a late lunch served by Nora Rosencrans, Mary Rosencrans, Janet Clements, and Harriet Clements.

Toler J Livingston Glen Rawls Frank Bostow Will Clements Cameron Europe United States Nora Mary Rosencrans Janet Harriet Clements Schlaes Camerons Majestic Theater Plattsmouth

Fire at Richardson Home In Fourth Ward

Fire at the John Richardson residence in the Fourth ward occurred about 7 30 this morning and nearly destroyed the small dwelling. Mrs Richardson was saved by neighbors and taken to a nearby home. Richardson’s 17 year old son suffered burns while helping to fight the blaze. the cause is thought to be an overheated stovepipe. The fire department arrived promptly preventing spread to nearby homes and the owner faces heavy losses from the second house fire.

Richardson John Richardson Fourth Ward Caris

Clerk John Lonehiweis Returns to Work After Illness

John Lonehiweis, aide at H M Soennichsen's store, was on the sick list this week and visited downtown briefly yesterday for the first time since illness began.

John Lonehiweis H. M. Soennichsen

For sale bills and all other kinds of job work call at the Journal

Classified note inviting readers to place for sale bills and all types of job work with the Journal, signaling local advertising services.

School convocation notes and student activities

The article lists upcoming convocation assignments for February through April 414 including senior junior and freshman class days and notes a March debate at Weeping Water. It describes a snowball battle organized by Mr. Abbott with about 100 boys, captains Will Kyle and Alfred Edgerton, refereeing by the superintendent and playful combat ending with tired but happy participants.

Abbott Lillian Gale Blanche Tornime Lenora Walfanger Verna Cole Larson Gentral Hime Miss Staats’ Poom Will Kyle Alfred Edgerton

Seed Corn Special to Visit Plattsmouth February 26

The Burlington seed corn special stops at Plattsmouth Burlington station on Monday February 26 at 9 o clock. The event features seed testing apparatus and University of Nebraska lecturers to aid farmers in testing seed corn before planting. Local farmers and families are urged to attend to prevent seed failure and protect Nebraska crops.

Kb. Tidd Commercial Club Ioreceipl Frank G. Q'Dell Onidia Conercial Club Myr. Tidd Plattamouth Robert Sherwood, Jr O'Dell Nebraska Hull Alma Nol Pattenoath

January School Absence Rates Reported Across Rooms

January attendance figures show persistent absence and tardiness. Enrollments total 939 in first day, with 1 294 days of absence and 437 tardy marks across 22 rooms. Thirteen rooms had no tardiness among girls. eight had none among boys. School closed February 22 for Washington’s Birthday celebration.

Washington

Convocation Speakers Praises Washington at High School

The High school pupils heard Gov TL W Gade of the Presbyterian church deliver a glowing tribute to George Washington. Gade credited Washington with temper control character and Christian professing faith as reasons for his leadership and fame as statesman general and patriot. He held students’ attention for forty minutes.

Fov. TL. W. Gade Presbyterian Church Mr. Gade Washington

J G Oldham Dies Suddenly Near Beaver City

George Oldham receives word his brother J G Oldham died at his home near Beaver City Nebraska last night. The message gives no cause of death and no funeral plans are announced. George Oldham and another brother Lee of Murray depart for the family home to attend the funeral.

George Oldham J. G. Oldham Beaver City Nel Noliet Tillness Oldham Murray Messigne George Lee

Committee Allows Carl son Claim in Death Benefit

Members of the Degree of Honor committees met in Miss Hempel's office with Mrs. Cleaver Mrs. Hall Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Kate Lehrmaidt. They allowed Peter G Carlson the death benefit from a policy carried by Mrs. Carlson and issued a check to Carlson.

Cleaver Lineal Hall Omaha Harding Hebron Kate Lehrmaidt Miss Hempel Peter G Carlson Carlson

Fifth Death In Family In Omaha Area Funeral Planned

The funeral for Mrs. Calvin Crabtree aged 39, long ill at an Omaha hospital, will be held this afternoon at the Christian church with Mr. Meyers directing. She was the fifth death in the family in nine months, two sisters having died earlier and a brother and nephew taking their own lives. She leaves her husband, mother Mrs. Mary Irons, one sister Mrs. Gene Comer, and four brothers Charlie, John, Henry, and Reuben.

Brinigood Calvin Crabtree Omaha Christian Church Meyers Crabtree Mary Irons Gene Comer Charlie John Henry Reuben

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plattsmouth 10 Ougial Methodist Church Rom Friday Dally G. A. Rawls Henry H van Brunt John H W. Cook George W. Cook Quinton Beeson Norman Slocum Tom Fey A. L. Tidd Archer F. H. Steppat ELKO Cameroons Seleiebebobolsobes J. A. Oldham H. Committees Meodia
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