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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

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Death from a dose of poison in Lincoln home

J J Kurtz, Burlington engineer, aged 36, died after taking cresolene by mistake at his Lincoln home. Coroner declined inquest. Wife had used cresolene for fumigation. two bottles near bedside caused a fatal error in dim light. He left a wife and two children, plus parents and siblings.

Adam Kurtz John Lincoln Lincoln Journal J.J. Kurtz Burlington North Thirteenth Street Omaha Lizzie Kurtz No. 13 Plattsmouth Henry

Bryan Returns Home After Speaking Tour

A Lincoln datelined report from February 24 notes William Jennings Bryan resumes residence in Lincoln for two days before a Mississippi trip. He will address the Nebraska Editorial association on Wednesday and plans to attend the Democratic state convention in Omaha on March 3 while remaining active politically.

Lincoln South William Jennings Bryan Mississippi Bryan Kansas City Nebraska Omaha

Local Divorces and Guardianship Actions Reported

In District Court last evening Nellie Robinson was granted a divorce from Edwin Robinson of Avoca. Otto J. Rennwetz was granted a divorce from Emma L. Rennwetz this morning. Bertha Lippold was granted a divorce from Jake Lippold, given custody of a girl, and her maiden name Bertha Cole restored. John A Donelan died leaving Grace May Castens without a guardian. Emmer Marshall appointed guardian with bonds at $3,000.

Nellie Robinson Edwin Robinson Avoca Otto J. Rennwetz Emma L. Rennwetz Bertha Leppold Jake Lippold Bertha Cole John A Donelan Grace May Castens Emmer Marshall

Edmisten Disappearance Mentioned In City Paper

The Lincoln Journal reports United States court officials in Omaha received word from J H Edmisten's attorneys indicating a misunderstanding about the court date. They expect to notify their client and secure his appearance, noting he travels for land business and often leaves the state.

J. H. Edmisten Lincoln Journal United States Omaha Edmiston

Will Remain For the Present

W. J. Lorenz arrived last evening from David City and will stay in Plattsmouth for the time being. He left David City because the building he rented was sold and he must quit immediately with no suitable replacement found. Jim has many friends in Plattsmouth who welcome his return. Plattsmouth Telephone Company stock pays cash dividends every three months.

W. J. Lorenz David City Jim Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Telephone Company Old Town Legislative Gering John L. Webster Omaha Plattsmouth Water Company Sattler T. H. Pollock Webster Finance Committee Board of Public Works Board of Health Fire Department Judiciary Committee Claims Committee Cass County McMahen J. H. Hall Lutz Dodge O. K Fire and Water Committee Fourth Ward

Watch Found for Joy E. Hargus by Clairvoyant Professor

L C Buckley and his wife from Omaha told the reporter that yesterday Professor George a clairvoyant located a lost watch for Joy E Hargus formerly of the city. The watch slipped from Mr Hargus pocket and rolled under a sofa two blocks from his lodging. The clairvoyant directed where to search and the watch was recovered.

L. C. Buckley Omaha George Joy E. Hargus Mr. George

Petrified plank found near Plattsmouth milling site

A petrified log slab was found embedded near the Plattsmouth Milling plant area in early town days. Engineer Martin Battery reported the plank shows bark curls and saw teeth marks, with a knot visible. Col. H. C. McMahen also holds an eighteen inch piece in his curios collection.

Plattsmouth Martin Battery Col H. C. McMahen

Were Married and Now Happy

A couple from Omaha traveled by Charlie Johnson's train to Burling county judge's office for a marriage license. Oscar L. May of Cheyenne Wyoming and Miss Pearl Hathe of Central City Nebraska married after securing Rev Longhurst's blessing at the parsonage. They will honeymoon on a later eastbound train as The Journal sends best wishes.

Omaha Charlie Johnson Oscar L. May Cheyenne Wyoming Burlington Miss Pearl Hathe Central City Nebraska Rev. Longhurst

Attorney William DellesDernier Receives Civic Credit

Elmwood attorney William DellesDernier visits the Cass county district court on Tuesday. The Journal commends his noted success and impartial tribute, praising a lawyer of statewide reputation regardless of political affiliation.

William DellesDernier Elmwood District Court DellesDernier Cass County

Schaeffer family plans return to Donelan farm area

John Schaeffer, long a farmer at the Donelan farm near the county farm, moved last year to a Davenport area farm which he bought and sold with a $3000 gain. He will return and has rented the gallery farm for the coming year. Phillip Schaeffer, his brother, left for Belvidere to help load for the move.

John Schaeffer Donelan Davenport Gallery Phillip Schaeffer Believidere

Miss Ina Briggs Dies in Medora Illinois

Miss Ina Briggs of Medora Illinois died Monday morning at one o'clock after a period of serious heart trouble. She was a niece of M S Briggs and had been known to many in the city, having visited here with her uncle's family about two years ago. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.

Ina Briggs Medora Illinois Neice Briggs Miss Ina

Wedding in Boise Unites Lucy Case and Noel Rawls

A large Boise ceremony celebrated Lucy Case and Noel B. Rawls at Mrs. Iona Case's home. The event featured pink and white decorations, a ring ceremony by Dean Hinks, and a lunch reception. The couple will reside in South Boise.

Rawls- Case Capital News Boise Idaho Iona Case Lucy Noel B. Rawls Bassett Dean Hinks St. Michael’s Cathedral Dunbar Evening Capital News Germene Price Austin Kitchen South

The Smoothest Of The Smooth Marries In Secret

The accomplished daughter of L W Nelson Janette united in marriage with J M Mickelwall of Glenwood Iowa at Atchison Kansas about a month ago. The couple teased the town by keeping the ceremony secret and she has since visited her parents before returning home. The Journal wishes them a joyful life together.

L.W. Nelson Janette J. M. Mickelwall Glenwood Iowa Atchison Kansas The Journal

William Wynn Improving After Illness At Home

Wm. Wynn, previously confined to bed, showed signs of improvement after a difficult Tuesday and passed a good night. He remains in very poor health and supporters hope for a rapid recovery to regain mobility.

Wm. Wynn Mr. Wynn

City Plans Lowering of Streets and Resurfacing

City council approves a plan to lower streets and repave. Mayor Gering and members debate costs, open sewer issues on Pearl Street, and assign an engineer to estimate work, with several officials questioned over police funds.

Sattler Schuloff Stemker J. M. Roberts Gering Roberts Pearl Street Main Street Yeas Schluntz White Bookmeyver Lutz Dodge Tippins Steimker Vondron

Telegraph Offices to Close in Nebraska Towns

Missouri Pacific Railroad will close telegraph offices at twelve Nebraska towns while retaining operators as station agents. Closures include Paul Wyoming Mynard Glen Rock Lorton Burr Panama Kramer Elmwood Howe Padonia Lancaster Willis Wolcott with stations kept open to avoid extra staff.

Omaha Brooks Missouri Pacific Railroad Missouri Pacific Nebraska Paul Wyoming Mynard Glen Rock Lorton Burr Panama Kramer Elmwood Howe Padonia Lancaster Willis and Wolcott

Elmwood Obituary for Mrs. Sarah Stanford

Mrs. Sarah Stanford, age eighty two, died at her home Monday from uraemic poisoning. An early Nebraska settler since 1860, she moved from Ohio with her husband. She is survived by two children.

Elmwood Sarah Stanford Nebraska Ohio

Reverend F. H. Friend Visits Before Indiana Trip

Called on account of sickness Reverend F. H. Friend formerly pastor at St. Pauls in town but now superintendent of the northwest for his church in Portland Oregon visited friends here last Saturday. He left Sunday evening by Burlington train for Vincennes Indiana to see his aged parents who are ill and hoped to find them improved.

F. H. Friend St. Paul’s Portland Oregon Northwest Burlington Vincennes Indiana

Abate the Nuisance at the Postoffice

A letter complains that parents and children loiter at the postoffice noon and night to collect mail. It calls on parents to curb the practice and urges the superintendent principal and teachers to address the issue with students.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. J. Kurtz Dr. Metheny Matthews Mr. Kurtz Burlington Railroad Mr. Bryan Heisel’s Boise, Idaho Mr. Noel B. Rawls Lucy Gase Grandpa Wynn J. Wagner J. H. McMahen P. S. Doren W. R. Gardner W. H. Scott al. Funk J. L. Burrows al. Janda Ee F. Kalacek Wm. Gingery P. Harrisson
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