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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1913

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Plattsmouth Commercial Club Elects Officers and Plans Banquet

The Plattsmouth Commercial Club held its first meeting of the year at Coates' rock house. Henry Schneider was elected president and Philip Thierolf vice president. E H Wescolt became secretary. Rae F Patterson was re elected treasurer. The group discussed a banquet at Coates hall and increasing citywide participation.

Plattsmouth Wescott Rae F. Patterson Ofice Tidd Win Schneider Fuller Coates’ Hall

Governor Morehead Sets Frank Reform Agenda for Nebraska

Governor Morehead’s message to the legislature is blunt and progressive, urging economy and public interest over special favors. He backs dividing the Supreme Court, trimming state employes, opposing a new Capitol, resisting Panama exposition spending, and boosting agricultural education.

Nebraska Morehead Supreme Court

Miss Jessie Fox Receives Legislative Clerk Appointment

Miss Jessie Fox, noted for efficient service at the last legislative session, has been appointed as a clerk for a committee in the house. Her swift work and clever handling are cited as a worthy recognition of her past contributions.

Jessie Fox

The Servant in the House comes to Parmelo theater

Harper's calls The Servant in the House the most remarkable play in English and the New York Evening Post hails it as the greatest drama of the generation. The Parmelo theater presents the production Friday night January 17 by the famed company. The play, first staged at the Savoy in New York, has toured major cities worldwide and is framed as modern England with a Hindoo central figure thought by some to be a Christ reincarnation.

Harper's Magazine New York Evening Post Parmelo Theater Middle West New York Savoy Theater Chicago San Francisco Boston Philadelphia London Berlin Vienna Hindoo Christ England

Plattsmouth State Bank Reelects Old Officers

The stockholders of Plattsmouth State Bank held their annual meeting and re elected officers for the ensuing year. President W H Newell vice president J W Becker cashier J M Roberts assistant cashier G G Fricke directors named. Dividend declared as usual amid favorable news on business gains and expansion under management.

Plattsmouth State Bank W. H. Newell J. W W. Becker J. M. Roberts G. G. Fricke John Albert W. Fl. Newell J. P. Faler J. H. Becker F. G. Fricke L. B. Egenberger

Big Wolf Hunt Planned on Main Street Next Monday

The city news notes a large wolf hunt arranged for next Monday morning. Participants must gather on Main Street at 8 o'clock armed with shotguns only. rifles are not permitted. The organizers promise an exciting event for enthusiasts.

Frain

Officers Installed by Woodmen of the World in 1913

Last evening the Woodmen of the World installed officers at the G A R hall. Officers named include KR. B. Moffatt C C H L Kruger banker W B Rishel clerk George Sitzman escort Emil AlfOrd sentry Dr BE Cummins and Dr BE W Cook physicians J M Soennielsen W M Mullis and RE B Moffatt managers Rishel county deputy urged members to help make 1913 a record year. He also acts as agent for the World Accident association offering sick ness benefits in the first week.

Woodmen of the World G. A. R. Hall WY. M. Mullis KR. B. Moffatt C.C H. L. Kruger W. B. Rishel George Sitzman Emil Alford BE. D. Cummins BE. W. Cook J. M. Soennielsen W. M. Mullis RE. B. Moffatt Cass County World Accident Association

Death of Former Platis Mouth Lady Clara Ferree

Mrs Rebeveg Ferree and her party traveled to Council Bluffs after the death of Miss Clara Ferree at 6 this morning. Ferree, who once ran a local dancing school, died after long illness with dropsy. funeral planned in Council Bluffs likely Monday.

Rebeveg Ferree W. T. Smith Kittie Smith Council Bluffs Clara Ferree

Western Serum Co Elects Officers

The Western Serum company held its yearly meeting at J. P. Pualer’s office in the Coates block and elected new officers for the year. Henry Schmeid er was named president, TL Pollock treasurer, J. P. Faller secretary. John W. Faller was chosen superintendent of the plant south of the city, a position he has held since Dr. Greeder’s removal last October.

Fuller Pollock Tid Faber Western Serum Company J. P. Pualer Coates Henry Sehneider TL. Pollock J. P. Faller John W. Faller Dr. Greeder

Will Play at Elmwood Tonight by M W A Trocohaaks

The M W A Trocohaaks depart this afternoon for Elmwood to perform at a grand ball in that city. They have impressed at central county dances and their lively music is in constant demand. They regularly appear at Weeping Water and Elmwood.

M. W. A. Trocohaaks Elmwood Weeping Water

Banquet Committee Named by President Sehneider

President Sehneider of the joammerical club announces Henry Hoos George H Fuller and John Hart as the banquet committee. The group is tasked with organizing a large event expected to draw a big crowd and several good times. Date to be announced later.

Sehneider Joammerical Club Henry Hoos George H. Fuller John Hart

What the Commercial Club Has Done Since Its Founding

A summary of the Plattsmouth Commercial Club’s four year record of city improvement. It cites the post office building, street work, industrial developments, new bridges, river traffic routes, a rifle range, factories, and reductions in vacancies, urging all local tradespeople and citizens to join to push 1919 as a banner year of achievement.

Commercial Club Plattsmouth Comercial Club Vine M. BE. Smith Chicago Havelock Burlington Brass Foundry Eile Dovou Platte River Liat Prabhamputti Bs Omah Kansas City New York Los Atteles United States Army Rifle Range Plattmouth Clanismouth Mathe River Western Serum Company Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Burlington Lieves Platthemouth United Effonia

Cat Sucked Breath From Child in Glenwood Home

The Glenwood Opinion reports a stray kitten crawled into a two year old child’s sleeping mouth, nursing its breath until the mother awoke. The child turned blue but survived after the cat was removed and life saved, underscoring danger of cats in a child’s sleeping area.

Glenwood George Cross Mrs. Cross Mr. Cross

Iroquois Indian Orchestra Delights Parmele Crowd

The Iroquois Indian Orchestra performed a highly praised concert at the Parmele healer last evening. The ensemble of odes delivered a brilliancy filled program with a standout soprano vocal and a moving rendition of Silver Threads Among the Hold. A large Red Men lodge delegation attended, and organizers lament the small turnout.

Oebt Orchesion Nat Red Men Lodge

Banning Visits Playmouth Friends After Election Defeat

Hon W B Banning of Union spent last evening in the city calling on a Playmouth friend and attending the Masonic lodge. He also attended Governor Morehead’s inauguration and spoke with supporters from across the state, defending his Senate record and criticizing the recent vote.

Banning Otoe Cass Senator Banning

Buy your fancy stationery at the Journal office

An office advertisement invites readers to purchase premium stationery directly from the Journal office, highlighting a range of items and prompting local customers to visit or place orders in person.

Journal Office

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the Commercial Club Meeting Morchead State University Loyal Mystic Legion OF America A, O C. E Martha J. Peterson W. P Walter Gotner Platismouth Western Serum Co Will Great Musical Organization the Indian Orchestra
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