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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
3
A long list of residents and visitors pass through Omaha and surrounding towns today. People from Cedar Creek, Union, Murray, Louisville, Glenwood, Malvern, and Lincoln report business, visits, and travel, with several passengers headed to Omaha for appointments or returns home.
A late night blaze in Murdock Nebraska gutted the two story frame building housing J. C. Westlake meat market. Loss is about 2000 for the building and 1200 for stock with only partial insurance. The volunteer department and citizens fought the fire but could not save the structure. A family living on the second floor had just moved out and were unharmed.
Mrs J J Bahr a 74 year resident of Eagle died at home Tuesday morning after a weeks long pneumonia. Survived by seven children and widower who preceded her two years ago. Funeral held at M E church and burial at Eagle cemetery per Beacon.
The Rhodens hosted a New Year family reunion at their farm residence with music games socializing and a sumptuous dinner. Attendees included D C Rhoden and family Miss Troop and family Chas Troop Mrs N A Liestall Miss Mary Troop Mrs Lizzie Bible and Mrs Jane Brooks from North Dakota among others.
Byron Clarke leaves on the Burlington flyer bound for Charleston West Virginia to argue a contest over a thousand acre farm between George Snyder of this place and the state of West Virginia. The case is being reheard for the third time before the state supreme court with hope for a final decision avoiding further litigation.
Yesterday the Steam Laundry changed ownership from Robert Ballance to J S Phebus formerly of the Burlington shops who will take control next Monday. Henry Kauble will continue to run the business for the present.
The writer laments government control over press profits and calls for equal protection for doctors and preachers. They urge ending mail order graft and suggest awaiting broader government favors before resuming everyday life.
The National Biscuit Company will cease Nebraska operations except bulk sales after Attorney General Thompson and Food Commissioner Jr Johnson ruled the firm must brand packages per state law. The 5 cent half pound packs allegedly weighed four to six ounces, prompting legal and retail adjustments as distributors shift to properly labeled goods.
Word spread in the city of a wealthy east resident with poor health who traveled west and died near Lincoln. His friends asked for the cost of a coffin in Lincoln and, hearing about high prices, were told to buy a $1500 coffin and, if possible, ship a $10,000 one from Chicago. An undertaker commented he would have liked to sell the expensive casket.
Joshua Eaton died this morning at his home near Union Nebraska at 3 o clock after a week of illness from acute appendicitis. Born about twenty four years ago in the neighborhood he lived in Cass and Otoe counties. His funeral will be held tomorrow from the late residence. He was regarded as a fine upright man loved and respected by all who knew him.
B. B. Everett of Union was kicked on the knee while trying to place a horse blanket on a horse he had ridden into town after dinner today. The injury was painful but not severe enough to prevent him from riding home.
One of the best 160 acre farms in Cass county for sale. Six room house and good barn to hold 50 tons of hay and 18 head of horses. One and one-half miles east of the Wills place. JOHN UrisH, Owner.
A friend brought a bouquet to refresh our space and remind us flowers are closest to the heart. The piece dwells on friendship over selfishness, the living present, and the lasting, sweet memory of small kindnesses.
J. W. Grassman has faced hard nights with his illness and limited visitors at his bedside. Recently his condition has shown improvement, giving encouragement to his family and physician and easing concern among his friends.
A three month old boy of Mr and Mrs O H Tower died at home from inflammation of the bowels. The funeral and interment will be in Avoca where other family members lie. The parents have the sympathy of many friends. The notice ends with a note hoping for inspiration from Washington after the holidays.
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