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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1914

Page

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Delightful A O U W social event for No 8 lodge

The Ancient Order of United Workmen No. 8 held a large social gathering Saturday night for new members and families. About one hundred attendees enjoyed cards, dancing, vocal performances by Mrs. Eugene Setz, and piano numbers, with a long banquet table and pink and green decorations. The event strengthened fraternal ties and fostered acquaintance among members and their families.

Order of United Workmen Newmibers Lodae Neo Eugene Setz No. 8

Meisinger Family Visits After Country Trip

Jacob Meisinger and wife visited their son John Meisinger Jr in the country. During the stay Mr Meisinger butchered two of the farm's porkers for winter use. John and Geo P Meisinger later drove to bring the pork results and the family paid a social call at the Journal office, renewing their subscription for another year.

Jacob Meisinger John Meisinger, Jr

Plattsmouth Plans New Roller Skating Rink

Frank Dvorak of South Omaha visited Plattsmouth to evaluate opening a modern roller skating rink in the border building on lower Main Street. The Olson Photograph property will be refurbished for the facility with a quality skate equipment lineup to provide a popular new entertainment venue for local youth.

Frank Dvorak South Omaha Lower Main Street Olson Photograph Company

Glass Paint Oi and Walt Paper at Gering Co

Gering & Co advertises glass products paint and wallpaper with contact phone 236. The item lists paper and glass supplies and a general home improvement focus from a local supplier.

Walt Paper Gering & Co

Unsuccessful Trip Yet Packed With Wolf Hunt Humor

A prairie expedition led by Cap Bud Hummerfield with mascot Thomas Jett chased wolves along the Missouri and Platte rivers toward La Platte. A dramatic dig near Oreapolis sparked tales of a wolf den and a mysterious explosion, but no bounty filings suggest few wolves were captured.

Nimrad Cap Bud” Hummerfield Thomas Jett Missouri Platte la Platte Oreapolis Mr. Rummerfield

Daughters of the American Revolution meet at Pollock home

Fountenelie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at the Pollock residence with about thirty members. Rev. Father M. A. Shine spoke on Nebraska history, outlining early peoples, expeditions, and native inhabitants while Miss Mathilde Valery and Miss Verna Cole provided musical offerings. Historical relics and woven cloths were displayed, and refreshments followed an engaging evening.

Fountenelie Daughters of the American Revolution Pollock Ellen Pollock M. A. Shine Nebraska Father Shine RK. B. Windham Plymouth Rock Mexico Mathilde Valery Verna Cole Cone

Cold Wind Clears Mud in City Streets

The city experienced cold blustery weather that froze several inches deep mud on Main Street. This froze mud last night and early today, making crossings difficult, but a warm spell this afternoon began thawing the street revealing potential cleanup as conditions improve.

Divorce Granted in District Court by Judge Bevler

A decree of divorce was granted to Mrs. Ethel G. Neligh from Charles H. Neligh by Judge James T. Bevler as the case was uncontested. In a separate matter, I M Ward sued James D McCartney for about 100 fees from land sale services. a jury returned a verdict for Ward after a brief deliberation.

James T. Bevler Ethel G. Neligh Charles HH. Neligh I M. Ward James D. McCartney A. G. Reed George Perry Fred Majors John Webhrbein J. C. Lemon James Alloway J. €. Peterson George Stoner W. M. Philpot Charles Spohn Theodore Davis Edward Eager Sterling F. Mutz William Deles- Dernier A. L. Tidd

Getting Along Nicely at Omaha Hospital

Mrs. Chris Wohlfarth is improving in a Omaha hospital and shows good recovery prospects. Family and friends are assured she will soon return home.

Chris Wohlfarth Omaha Eood

Propst Attends Omaha Implement Dealers Convention

Kh L Propst returned yesterday from the implement dealers convention in Omaha. The event has become an annual gathering with growing improvement in machinery and rising dealer attendance each year.

Kh. L. Propst Omaha

Insanity Case Dismissed Over Village Gossip

A sheriff's board in Wintersteen Hill investigated Mrs. Frank Johnson for insanity after neighbors claimed she was mad. The hearings showed the accusations were based on gossip, not facts, and the commissioners dismissed the case, returning Mrs. Johnson home with her husband.

Quinton Board of Insanity Frank Johnson Wintersteen Hill Johnson

Mask Ball Saturday by T. J. Sokol at West Pearl hall

The T. J. Sokol society hosts its twenty second annual mask ball next Saturday evening at their West Pearl street hall. A record crowd is expected as in prior years the hall capacity is challenged by masked revelers. Five big prizes will be awarded and the Holly Orchestra will provide music for the event.

T. J. Sokol Society West Pearl Street Holly Orchestra

Regular Castoria Week Gering Co

Regular Castoria Week from Gering and Co lists health notes and product guidance for infants and children. The item advertises Castoria as a safe laxative and stomach remedy with pediatric use details and a contact number for orders.

Gering & Co

Close Call for Burlington Switchman Brinkman

Frank Brinkman, a Burlington switchman, was crushed between a moving car and the depot platform while switching near the freight depot. He suffered broken ribs and severe bruises but is reported to be recovering at home, off duty for some time.

Frank Brinkman Burlington Weet Brinkman

Liveryman James Rainer considers Plattsmouth for new home

James Rainer of Union visits Plattsmouth seeking a suitable site for relocation after selling his Union livery business to Blair Porter. Rainer believes Plattsmouth could be an ideal home and business base, and plans to search for a location here.

Daltry James Rainer Union Rainer Blair Porter Plattsemouth

Ben Wurl In Critical Condition At Home

Friends report Benjamin Wurl, long respected citizen, in grave condition with what appears to be a paralytic stroke affecting the brain. He was taken ill several days ago and remains very ill with little hope of recovery.

B. Wurl

For Sale Two Greenwood Farms in Nebraska

For sale 160 acre farm 3 miles SE of Greenwood Nebraska with 425 acres in winter wheat and 30 acres in meadow. Also 160 acre farm 1 miles W of Greenwood with 70 acres in winter wheat and 12 acres alfalfa. Call or write A D Welton or Farmers State Bank Greenwood Nebraska.

Greenwood Neb A. D. Welton Farmers State Bank

G. M. Patton Sick at Home in Town Visit

G M Patton has been confined to his home for a month due to illness. He went downtown this morning though not yet able to return to work, and friends hope he will recover soon and resume his duties.

G. M. Patton

Local barber Jesse Perry expected back after grippe

Jesse Perry, confined at home with a severe grippe, is reported improving and hopes to return to his barber shop today to tend to his business and clients.

Jesse Perry

Platte Mutual Insurance holds annual meeting in city

The Platte Mutual Insurance Company, a leading fire insurer in the region, held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon at CBD office of O Dwyer. Stockholders attended and praised officers for last year’s business while noting policyholders and insurance in force have grown. Officers elected: President H M Ssoennicheen, Vice President D O Sterver, Secretary J Petersen, Treasurer Dr C A Marshall. Directors J M Voundran T E Parmele John Kopia.

Platte Mutual Insurance Companys CBD O. Dwyer Platte Mutual Platte Moetual H. M. Ssoennicheen D. 0. Sterver J. ©. Petersen C. A. Marehall J. M_. Voundran T. E. Parmele Kopia

Byron Quick Fined for Drunken State in Court

This morning, Firron Quick appeared before Judge WM Archer on a charge of intoxication. Lacking a satisfactory explanation, he was fined 82 dollars with 85 dollars in costs, suspended to allow him to raise funds to settle the claim of outraged justice.

Firron Quick WM. Archer Burton

Now Lives in This County From Saturday's Delay

Yesterday A. D D Fenderman of Elmwood attended the district court session. An old resident of the state, he formerly lived in Otee county and has moved to the Elmwood area to make it his home in the future.

A. DD. Fenderman Elmwood Fenderman Otee County

Death of Union Citizen Cron Ledgrr After Long Illness

The community mourns Cron Ledgrr a well known Union resident who died after a prolonged illness. Born in Pennsylvania he moved with his parents to Virginia then Nebraska where he became a respected member of the local community. He lived a long life with his wife Attvia Barr and left behind sons Walter and William and brothers in Mount Morris and Fairview. Funeral services were conducted by the Western Order and interment followed at the local cemetery near the village.

Bern Essien Teo Halile Mall Brothers Twee Efetece Fotlern Mount Morris Ber Detanes Fairview W. Va William Er

Wheat land in Franklin County Washington for sale

One section of approximately 646 acres of wheat land in Franklin County Washington. Described as neatly fenced with plows and spring of Hil water and bat rot damage noted. Reports yield about 25 bushels per acre. Located 2 miles north of Kahitus. Private sale at 22.50 per acre.

Franklin County Washington Kahiotus

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A. O. UW Ancient Order Plattsmouth Ellen Wits Ben Wurl the Platte Mutual Insurance Company Byron Quick Reson de Oclaney Cron Ledgrr Sai
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