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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
1
D L Cease editor of the Railroad Trainmen's Journal argues that railway safety suffers from under maintained track and insufficient staff. He notes heavier equipment and faster trains with little safety upgrade, urging public demand for more practical personnel and safer practices to reduce disasters.
W. J. Bull arrives to take over as Plattsmouth Telephone Company manager succeeding M. E. Coleman who resigns to farm in Minco Oklahoma. Mrs Coleman travels to Ft Madison Iowa to visit her parents until the move is complete.
Sidney Miner remains in the hospital after an operation and a bout of pneumonia. He is greatly improved and getting along nicely with hopes for a speedy recovery.
Word reached W T Adams that his mother Mrs Rachael Adams now with her daughter Mrs Maxwell is severely ill with pneumonia and in very serious condition due to advanced age. Will Adams left on the fast mail to be at her bedside and assist as long as possible.
Grandpa Lair, longtime Hamburg Iowa resident, died in an Omaha hospital after three weeks there. His sons W H Lair and D J Lair and wives had traveled to bring him home but found he could not be moved. Body returned to Hamburg for funeral and interment. He was over 87 years old.
W. D. Smith and wife celebrate their eleventh wedding anniversary on Winterstein hill as friends surprise them at home with food cards music and a late lunch. Guests include M. C. Joy M. A. Dickson A. L. Anderson Saul Adamson W. E. Sherwood G. M. Bruhl M. E. Manspeaker Chas. Bell John Busche Henry Steinhaur A. B. Hass C. S. Forbes Val. Burkle E. H. Booth Jack Ballard Bob Sampson W. Clark W. T. Scotten Joe Wales H. S. Barthold D. B. Smith and others.
Mrs. Frank Buttery died at 3 15 PM after a prolonged illness connected to appendicitis and peritonitis. Born Frances Leukaseck, she married Mr. Buttery about ten years ago and leaves daughter Margaret. Funeral services were held at her home with Rev H B Burgess officiating and were conducted by the Loyal Mystic Legion of America and Daughters of Rebekah.
D. K. Barr and family plan to move from Greenwood to Tulsa Oklahoma. Barr served as a longtime janitor at the high school, studied law here, was admitted to the bar, practiced in Greenwood, and managed Plattsmouth Telephone Company’s exchange. Best wishes accompany their move.
Two gaunt men described as Cameron Bros alighted from a train and stayed at a lodging house. They drank heavily in the city all night and appeared intoxicated by morning unable to determine how much they had consumed. They wandered about unable to “straight up” and sought someone to explain their troubles.
Last evening the attorney Matthew Gering unveiled remodeled offices adding a room once used by Duff Grain. The enhanced library and study space offers bright ventilation and green décor with new lighting, while plans include framing rare letters from Edmund Burke and Voltaire. A notable work titled Head of the Christ, a costly print, and a Edin borough street scene of John Knox are highlighted as key pieces soon to grace the walls.
Cass County Land Company members met in the city to elect officers for the coming year and discuss proposals to improve and cultivate the holdings. Officers elected were C. C. Parmelo president Fred Nutzman vice president J. G. Richey general manager D. C. West treasurer C. A. Rawls secretary. Others present included John Wunderlich J. M. Palmer and Frank P. Sheldon of Nehawka.
The terrible itching and smarting from certain skin diseases are almost instantly allayed by applying Chamberlains Salve. Price 25 cents. For sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
The Post Office imposes a nine month limit for semi weekly subscriptions to qualify for second class rates. Nebraska and other state publishers protest the short notice and burdens on collecting arrears, seeking a longer extension to adjust lists. Senator Brown discussed the issue with the Assistant Postmaster General, who confirmed a three month extension was granted.
Miss Pauline Ramsel and Prof. L H Rewinkel wed at 6 o clock last evening January 1 1908 at Mrs Minnie Ramsels home in Seward Neb Rev Becker officiated in the German Lutheran church in the presence of relatives and friends The bride a Seward girl clerk at M C Millers store The groom a Lyons Neb native taught German in Seward and now teaches in Hannibal Mo They will visit Lyons before settling in Hannibal Neb and are greeted with best wishes for a happy life.
The Journal commends the re appointment of W J O'Brien as superintendent of the state fish hatcheries at South Bend. The paper lauds his performance and extends best wishes for many more years of leadership under Governor Sheldon.
Mayor Gering returned from the Jacksonian Club banquet in Omaha where Nebraska and Iowa Democrats attended. The event, held at the Paxton Hotel, hosted 250 guests with overflow tables in the adjoining dining hall.
The funeral of Joshua Eaton, who died recently, was held at the Sciota school house near his home. Rev. William Taylor led the service and interment took place in a nearby cemetery. A young married woman requested prayer and planned to join the Baptist church. Eaton was one of twins with Caleb surviving. he leaves a young wife who is under seventeen.
Clay Tyler caught a large yellow shepherd dog in a steel trap while guarding his hen roost. The dog killed the chickens the night before and again attempted a raid, prompting a police call and its dispatch by Chief Fitzgerald. The remains were taken to the river dumping ground.
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