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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1908

Page

3

Daily Personal News From Satur John Heisel in Omaha

Local society notes list visitors and travelers including John Heisel in Omaha G Virgin Murray Ed Van Horn Cedar Creek Julius Pepperberg Glenwood Julius Pepperberg Glenwood and many others from Lincoln, Omaha, and nearby towns visiting in the city for business, with several departures to Omaha and other cities for weekend plans.

John Heisel Omaha G. Virgin of Murray Ed. van Horn Cedar Creek C. O. Beardskey Lincoln Julius Pepperberg Glenwood

Death of a Cass County Lady Etta Cooley

Mrs. Etta M. Cooley born August 2 1761 in Cass county near Avoca died after five years poor health with last illness starting December She married E G Cooley in 1480 and lived in eastern Nebraska before moving to University Place They left six children and she was active in the M E church remembered fondly by family and community

The Lincoln Journal Cass County Etta M. Cooley Avoca Riley Canady Etta Canady Weeping Water Academy E. G. Cooley Nebraska University Place

Butter Print Weight Deception Ended by County Attorney

County Attorney Rawls warned multiple Weeping Water merchants against selling pound prints of butter that did not meet weight standards. The notice aims to stop the practice, which harmed consumers and drew public outcry. Farmers who moulded butter to cheat weights were deterred. eggs were also urged to be free of chickens and wholesome to avoid fines. Food Commissioner Johnson pledges strict enforcement of the law.

Rawls Weeping Water Johnson Nehawka Register

Law critics clash over newspaper control bill

Nebraska City News and Plattsmouth News debate a federal bill governing delinquent subscribers and newspaper management. They argue the measure, though framed against fake papers, would curb all honest publishers and distort public reporting.

Plattsmouth House of Representatives Senate Nebraska City

Dislocated Hip at Play In Hamburg Visit

During a family visit to Hamburg Iowa D J Lair and relatives aged about twelve or thirteen played on a straw pile forming a human ball. Ralph Lair fell under the crowd dislocating his hip joint and he required immediate medical care. he will be confined for some time before normal movement returns.

D. J. Lair Hamburg Mr. Lair Lair Ralph Red Ralph Lair

Thanks from J H Tams for county farm appointment

To my many friends and those who contributed to my appointment as superintendent at the county farm I extend sincere thanks for favors shown. I also thank the county commissioners for the favorable vote. I shall care for the interests of the county and taxpayers to the best of my ability. J. H. Tams.

J. H. Tams

Visiting in the East Meisinger Brothers Tour Illinois

E. G. Meisinger and W. H. Meisinger left last evening for Illinois for a two week stay likely longer. They plan to visit Pekin where E. G. Meisinger was born and lived as a child, and where W. H. Meisinger has not been before. Both are natives of Cass county and this marks W. H. Meisinger’s first Illinois visit.

Ray Chriswisser Omaha Mr. Chriswisser Jessie Blanche Robertson E. G. Meisinger W. H. Meisinger Illinois Pekin Cass County

Walked Off Bridge In Nighttime Confusion

A young man returning from a visit to a Dulcina del Talcosa wandered near a creek crossing from the Wiles farm along Washington avenue and Locust street. He crossed a bridge and, lost, stepped into two feet of water, ruining his Sunday suit and good will.

Dulcina del Talcosa Wiles Farm Washington Avenue Locust Street J. C. Brady

Organized Agriculture Meeting At Lincoln In January

The nineteen Organized Agriculture societies convene in Lincoln during the week of January 20. Talks cover all subjects of importance to farmers with prominent speakers in the evenings. On Friday Governor and Mrs Sheldon host a reception at the Governor's mansion inviting all in attendance. The winter meetings draw over three thousand progressive farmers seeking advanced agricultural ideas.

Societies of Organized Agriculture Lincoln

Breaks His Collar Bone at Wolf Hunt in Grant

Claude Severs recently attended his sister Bessie Severs wedding to Frank Rennis in the city. While with a hunting party at Grant Nebraska he was thrown from his horse when it stumbled on uneven ground and sustained a broken collar bone. He is laid up with unclear injury severity.

Claude Severs Bessie Severs Frank Rennis Grant Nebraska Claude

Injured Eye After Tree Limb Incident at Rock Bluffs

Thomas Henderson of Rock Bluffs injured his left eye while handling cut trees when a limb end cut him and drove a wood fragment into the eye. He and his brother Will Henderson and Will Smith sought medical aid. surgeons removed the fragment and dressed the eye. Sight danger is unlikely though the eye remains very sore for some time.

Thomas Henderson Rock Bluffs Will Will Smith

Departed For Home After Week in Chicago Visit

Nicholas Simons and his wife with daughter Miss Mary left this afternoon for Chicago after spending a week visiting friends the home of Mr and Mrs E B Thrall. Mat Leuck and wife hosted a gathering last evening at North Third street with attendees including the Simons family and E B Thrall and wife.

Frank Haejk St. Paul Minn Frank Lotshaw G. M. Porter Lincoln Omaha The Bee N. E. Mullica Pacific Junction R. D. Dalton Anderson Rouse Frank Wiles Sidney Miner W. H. Newell St. Joseph Henry Slheider Cedar Creek Court House Will Kroehler Havelock T. J. Sokol J. G. Hoffman Alvina Hattie F. W. Schleifert Louisville Cass County Myrtle Bessie Deles- Dernier Elmwood Bessie Bengen Mynard George J. Meisinger Evening Journal Meisinger Herman Kleitsch Journal Fremont John Kauffenberger George A. Baker W. E. Rosencrans Eufaula Oklahoma Missouri Pacific Nicholas Simons Mary Chicago E. B. Thrall Mat Leuck North Third Street

Livery business changes hands as Rainey takes over

James Rainey becomes new proprietor by purchasing D B Porter’s barn and equipment and the connected residence. Porter acquires the W B Hargus farm south of town and will relocate in spring. Rainey is confident the livery will succeed. Union Ledger.

James Rainey D. B. Porter Porter W. B. Hargus Rainey Union Ledger

Elmwood Wins Cass County Reunion Bid Over Ashland

Elmwood attracted Grand Army volunteers with lavish district reunion hosting last year and won the Lincol n meeting bid easily over Ashland. The Louisville Courier notes the town's strong appeal and likely selection unless another town offers better inducements.

Elmwood Grand Army Lincoln Ashland Cass County Louisville Courier

Barber C. G. Mayfield Visits Omaha on Business

C. G. Mayfield, a local barber, was seen in Omaha today on business matters.

C. G. Mayfield Omaha

Thirtieth anniversary celebration for Guthman Pankratz couple

A large gathering at the Guthman home marks thirty years of marriage to Francis R. Guthman and Miss Anna M. Pankratz. Neighbors and friends from Lincoln and nearby towns enjoyed music readings games and a lavish supper in a warm social tribute to the couple.

F. R. Guthman Francis R. Guthman Anna M. Pankratz Messrs Messrs. and Mesdames Joseph Droege L. B. Egenberger J. W. Egenberger Herman Spies John Carmack Frank Fetzer Louisville H. R. Neitzel Murdock Mesdames J. B. Hempel Peter Raven Jennie Neitzel Misses Nettie Sissons Teresa Hempel Clare Dovey Florence Dovey Minnie Guthman

Changes at the Burlington shops foreman ship rumored

Rumors claim major changes in Burlington shops supply department with W. L. Cooper to become foreman lumber yards and L. A. Newcomer to inspector of the system. A new general foreman storehouse post goes to C. QO Richards while T. B. Salmon takes chief clerk duties.

Burlington W. L. Cooper Chicago Josselyn L. A. Newcomer

Grand Chiefs of Honor Meet in City Social

Grand Chiefs of Honor of the Degree of Honor of the A. O. U. W. held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Wm. Hassler. After business the afternoon featured social conversation music and a luncheon. Guests included Mesdames Harry Johnson Val Barker Fred Ramge C. S. Forbes J. P. Kuhney W. E. Rosencrans D. B. Smith E. H. Booth J. C. Petersen Geo. A. Baker of Eufaula Oklahoma and Miss Teresa Hempel.

Wm. Hassler Mesdames Harry Johnson Val Barker Fred Ramge C.S. Forbes J. P. Kuhney W. E. Rosencrans D. B. Smith E. H. Booth J. C. Petersen Geo. A. Baker Eufaula, Oklahoma Teresa Hempel

Missouri Pacific gets restraining order over sidetrack ruling

The Missouri Pacific railroad wins a temporary restraining order from Federal Judge T. C. Munger to prevent penalties by the railroad commission for noncompliance in the Manley elevator case. An answer day on January 18 will hear arguments for a temporary injunction. The order also bars the elevator company from proceeding with sidetrack construction ordered by the commission.

Missouri Pacific Railroad T. C. Munger Railway Commission Manley Elevator Company

Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Ins annual meeting

The Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance of Cass county holds its annual meeting at Heil school house west of the city. Officers W H Becker president Jacob Treitsch vice president J P Faler secretary and M L Fredrich treasurer arrived by carriage. Auditors report shows prosperous affairs and very low insurance rates.

Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company Cass County Heil School House W. H. Becker Jacob Treitsch J. P. Faler M. L. Fredrich

Beadle County Lands Return News From Kern South Dakota

Adam Kaffenberger returns from Kern South Dakota after a week checking Beadle county lands. He reports the area in good condition and weather here nearly as fine as in South Dakota.

Adam Kaffenberger Kern S. D Beadle County Mr. Kaffenberger

South Bend Social for Deserving Widow Raises Funds

Emil Stutzenegger reports on a Modern Woodmen of America box social held at Woodman hall in South Bend. The event raised about 54 dollars for a widow with three children, with receipts from baskets and suppers used by three local ladies as an advisory board for expenditure.

Emil Stutzenegger Prince South Bend America Woodman Hall

Ingalls Birth in Kansas Brightens Household

Word arrives from Kansas that Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ingalls welcome a fine baby boy. Both mother and child are reported well and the father expresses happiness. The note explains a city curiosity about a large barrel and the old time saying about Grandpa and listening to echoes of past days.

Kansas W. A. Ingalls

Judge appoints Earl R. Travis court reporter

The Nebraska City News reports Judge H D Travis appointed his son Earl R Travis as court reporter. The appointment ends rumors that J S Taggart or Harry Northcutt would get the post, with Finigan receiving official notice this morning.

H. D. Travis J. S. Taggart Harry Northcutt Travis E. H. Finigan Earl R. Travis Earl Nebraska City News

Breckenridge Clergyman Leaves After Father Sick

Rev Salsbury of Breckenridge Missouri departed Thursday evening after telegram reports his father Mrs Anson Salsbury very ill from a congestive chill and nearly to pneumonia. The elder Salsbury is slightly improved and hopes for further recovery are held by friends and parishioners.

Rev. Salsbury Breckenridge Missouri Anson Salsbury

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Personal News Daily Journal J. H. Cook Julian Gust Mumm George Faber J. D. King Fast Mail C. A. Rawls Capitol City Fred Mann Robert Newell Will Schopp Antone Swatak W. H. Pitzer E. H. Elton Plattsmouth Telephone Company Bruce Arlington Rosencrans John Raymond Travis Boyles’ Business College Julius Doering August Doering William Gingery South Dakota Bonesteel Cc. B. Loghier J. E. Leesley Wm. Bingham Little Rock Ark Julia M. Dwyer Robert Hunter George Gobbleman Homer Great Northern Florence Hathaway Denver Union C. R. Frans Wm. Barnhart Son Waverly Gus Johnson Burlington Shops Frank Shopp H. T. Batton Council Bluffs Fred Kroehler H. C. Hoye Masonic Home Metropolis W.C. Bartlett Edward Kroehler Sheridan Wyoming C. A. Ritchey John Seagraves South Omaha J. P. Meisinger Plattmouth Mat Sulzer Lillian Fitch Frank Kroehler Norfolk Chas. Neleigh Wizner Arch Hoy Chilren Farnham Elemwood Grand Chiefs of Honor Meet Dakota South Bend Way Grandpa Leesley Mr. Salsbury
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