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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1916

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Saloon Brawl Ends With Fines After City Disturbance

Fracas on Main Street last night at William Hinrichsen’s saloon drew police, left George Burr with a black eye and the Marshalls with facial cuts. In Judge Archer’s court, Frank Marshall senior and junior and George Burr faced charges. Burr pleaded guilty, the Marshalls not guilty, and a $5 fine plus $8 total costs was imposed.

Jower Main Street William Hinrichsen Frank Marshall Frank, Jr George Burr Barr Marshall Archer Barclay Marshalls Alvin Jones Mr. Marshall

Mrs. J. H. Thrasher Improves After Illness

Mrs. J. H. Thrasher has been quite ill for a week with grippe and December onset, but is now feeling slightly better. Her friends in the city are pleased to hear of her improved condition after a long period at home.

J. H. Thrasher

Mrs Mary Parsons Dies in Omaha Hospital

Last evening Mrs Mary Parsons died at St Josephs hospital in Omaha after two operations for peritonitis during a prolonged illness. She leaves a son and a daughter Mrs Jack Price of this city. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Mary Parsons St. Joseph's Hospital Omaha Jack Price

Birthday Club Hosts Tea at Mrs Herold’s Home

Last evening the Birthday club met at Mrs Henry Herold’s home for a 7 o clock tea. The dining table featured flower decorations and shaded candles. Attendees included Mrs J H Donnelly Mrs J A Donelan Mrs Annie Britt Mrs R W Clement Mrs C G Fricke James H Herold of Lincoln Mrs A L Tidd Mrs Merrick of Boston and Misses Dora Fricke Mia Barbara Gering Verna Leonard Julia Hermann.

Henry Herold Mesdames J. H. Donnelly J. A. Donelan Annie Britt R. W. Clement C. G. Fricke James H. Herold Lincoln A. L. Tidd Merrick Boston Dora Fricke Mia Barbara Gering Verna Leonard Julia Hermann

Those Who Will Be Candidates at the Primary April 18

From Friday's Daily the list of candidates filing for the April primary includes for State Senate John Mattes and Andrew P. Moran and Andrew F. Sturm all of Nebraska City. For State Representative John Murrey of Alvo. County offices show Mike Tritsch and Arthur L. Baker for Treasurer, John Wunderlich and G H Manners and Carroll D. Quinton for Sheriff, Frank J. Libershal for Clerk, John Nemetz James Robertson M S Briggs for District Court Clerk and others for County Attorney Joseph Capwell and Eda Marquardt for Superintendent. County Commissioner Julius A. Pitt W D Wheeler W R Bryan and H C Creamer. County Assessor A D Despain.

State Senate John Mattes Nebraska City Andrew P. Moran Andrew F. Sturm Nehawka John Murrey Alvo Mike Tritsch Plattsmouth Arthur L. Baker Murray John Wunderlich G. H. Manners Carroll D. Quinton Frank J. Libershal John Nemetz James Robertson M. S. Briggs Joseph Capwell Elmwood Eda Marquardt Avoca Julius A. Pitt W. D. Wheeler W. R. Bryan H. C. Creamer A. D. Despain

For Sale Rhode Island Red Eggs and Chicks

For sale single comb Rhode Island Red eggs at 1.09 per 15 and 5.00 per 100. Baby chicks priced each. Contact A. O. Ramge in Platts. Phone 3513. 2-21-déw-tf.

Rhode Island A. O. Ramge Platts

Prohibition Amendment on State Ballot for November Vote

The article notes an upcoming state election will ask voters to adopt a prohibition amendment under the initiative and referendum act. It recalls the 1890 vote when prohibition was rejected statewide by a large margin, with Cass County showing 1 741 for and 2 800 against. The piece cites a 49 558 statewide majority against and mentions incomplete ward returns skewing results.

Cass County

Death of Mrs Margaret Tighe at son's home

Mrs Margaret Congdon Tighe one of Cass counties early settlers died early Monday at her son David Tighe’s southwest of Manley. Funeral was at St Patrick's church Manley with high mass by Rev Father Higgins and burial in St Patrick's cemetery. She leaves nine children, five sons and four daughters, and many relatives attended from distances including Ed and David Tighe and several nephews and in laws.

Weeping Water Republican Margaret Tighe Tighe Cass County Margaret Congdon Tighe David Tighe Manley St. Patrick's Church Father Higgins St. Patrick's Cemetery John Pilger Neb P. W Omaha Michael David Charles Murphy Tom Bergner North Platte Felestius York Teresa Council Bluffs Iowa James Joseph Tighe Charles Tighe Bancroft Havelock James Carper Henrietta College View

Stationery Sale Announcement

An urban newspaper notice invites readers to visit The Journal for fine stationery selections. It highlights a promotional event and location details likely across the paper's retail section.

Cass County Young People Seek Connubial Bliss

Omaha seems to be the Gretna Green of Nebraska as Cass county couples seek marriage in the metropolis to unite in wedlock. Frank Tye and Dora Rathbun of Louisville, plus Jack K. Russell of Weeping Water and Mary E. Cowell of Saranac Michigan, were licensed to wed in Omaha.

Omaha Gretna Green Nebraska Cass County Metropolis Frank Tye Dora Rathbun Louisville Jack K. Russell Weeping Water Mary E. Cowell Saranac Michigan

Pleasant Afternoon for the Q I Society

Yesterday afternoon the Presbyterian church Q I society met at Miss Mathilde Vallerys home for an afternoon of business planning needlework and a luncheon. A large attendance enjoyed social time and the hostess was thanked for the pleasant entertainment. The next meeting will be at Mrs. George O. Dovey home.

Q. 7. Society of the Presbyterian Church Mathilde Vallery Miss Vallery C. C. Parmele George O. Dovey

Adam Kurtz Laid to Rest in Community Funeral

The funeral for Adam Kurtz was held at his Locust street home with Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 A F A M guards and Masons assisting at the grave. Rev J H Steger spoke of his life and service to the community before burial at Oak Hill cemetery amid family and out of town attendees.

Adam Kurtz Locust Street Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 Kurtz Brothers of the Order J. H. Steger St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Oak Hill Cemetery John Leddy South Bend R. F. Duerr Alvo William Leddy Rudolph Bolt Plainview H. M. Lloyd Nancy Sackett Omaha Mr. Kurtz Sutton

Judge Jesse L. Root Pays Pleasant Call in City

Omaha judge Jesse L. Root visited the city on Saturday and made a cordial stop at the office, discussing routine matters and extending courtesy to local officials.

Jesse L. Root Omaha

Pollard withdraws from Nebraska governor race in favor of Sutton

Ernest M. Pollard of Nehawka quits the GOP nomination bid for governor and urges supporters to back A. L. Sutton of Omaha. The Anti Saloon League aims to unite dry Republicans behind Sutton while derailing McKelvie, with Madgett expected to abandon. Pollard predicts further withdrawals before primary day. Aldrich resists a plea to yield to Kennedy in the senatorial race.

Omaha Ernest M. Pollard Nehawka A. L. Sutton Pollard Lincoln Anti-Saloon League Judge Sutton H. F. Carson Frank A. Harrison Messrs Carson Harrison R. McKelvie Madgett Hastings Sutton McKelvie Miles George Curren George W. Berge C. W. Bryan Party Arrangements Committee Aldrich John L. Kennedy

New Red Sox First Dareer Arrives Last Saturday

A brand new first sacker for the Red Sox arrived last Saturday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Craig. The boy, the family’s first child, is expected to grow into a strong first baseman with practice. The proud father looks forward to a bright future for his son in baseball as friends offer their congratulations.

Red Sox Harry Craig

Alexander Nurseries Move to Gorder Property

The Alexander Nurseries relocate to the August Gorder property on Lincoln Avenue. Owner G. W. Alexander and son A. Alexander will have more room to expand their nursery line and serve patrons, dedicating full time to the business.

Alexander Nurseries August Gorder Lincoln Avenue G. W. Alexander 4. A. Alexander Alexander

Former Plattsmouth Girl Wins Essay Prizes and Honors

Mrs LeVaughn Lehnhoff of Omaha daughter of former Plattsmouth residents holds two prized mementos for her essay work. She won a gold medal in eighth grade city contest on alcohol effects and the state contest prize of 10 dollars in gold. Now she entered a national essay contest with thousands of entrants. Local friends await the result hoping for further honors. She is visiting grandmother Mrs F D Lehnhoff and aunt Miss Tillie Lehnhoff.

LeVaughn Lehnhoff Omaha George B. Lehnhoff Miss Lehnhoff Lehnhoff United States

Miss Anna Volk and Brothers Visit Cedar Creek Friends

Miss Anna Volk and her brothers Edward and Jesse Volk spent several pleasant days at Cedar Creek with Henry Horn and family. They left for Plattsmouth and Stanton Neb after a lively wagon ride to the rail station full of songs and jokes. They teased a fast-footed traveler Ferdinand Hennings and enjoyed Kodak pictures while awaiting the train.

Anna Volk Edward Jesse Volk Cedar Creek Henry Horn Plattsmouth Stanton Neb Horn Frank Peterite Helen Horn Eleanor Heil Shay Ferdinand Hennings

Birth of a Nation heads to the Parmele cinema

Review hails D. W. Griffiths monumental silent epic The Birth of a Nation at Parmele for its panoramic staging of 150 years of American life. It praises the film as a new pantomimic art with synchronized music and a vast scale including 18 000 actors and 3000 Ku Klux Klan riders.

David W. Griffith Griffith Ku Klux Klan Thomas Dixon

Temperance discussion draws large crowd at Presbyterian

Large attendance at the Presbyterian church for a Christian Endeavor meeting on Exterminate the Saloon Why How led by Attorney C A Rawls. The Plattsmouth Male quartet sang Billy Sunday’s Brewer's Big Horses and Miss Mathilde Vallery gave a solo amid strong leadership and lively talks.

Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Church C. A. Rawls Church and Society Plattsmouth Messrs F. A. Cloidt W. G. Brooks D. C. York Jennings Seivers Billy Sunday Big Hosses Mathilde Vallery Mr. Rawls

Plattsmouth builder L G Larson advertises services

Get prices for all building trades from L G Larson of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Practical economical and reliable construction and repairs with iron clad references provided on request.

L. G. Larson Plattsmouth, Neb

Journal Promotes Finest Stationery Line in Town

The Journal highlights its premier stationery range, promising wide appeal and quality for all buyers. The mention targets shoppers seeking reliable writing supplies and refined paper goods.

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