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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1912

Page

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Seventh Day Adventists Convene Major College View Convention

A historic Seventh Day Adventist convention will be held at College View from January 16 to 34 the largest gathering ever at this college site. Delegates from nine states Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado Missouri Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota will attend. The event features business sessions an institute for ministers health and education talks and public discourses by leaders from across the denomination.

College View Central and Northern Union Conference Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado Missouri Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Central Union Conference East Kansas North Missouri South Missouri West Colorado West Kansas St. Louis Mission Field G. To. Russell A. T. Robingon Boulder Cole Nellie I. Connell Collere View Northern View BR. A. Underwood Minneapolis Mon. Gremghell Nevada T Reasuree D. Gibson Seventh Day Adventist United States A. G. Daniels General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Washington W. W. Presents G. B. Thompson H. RW. Salisbury Union College Clinton Colo Boulder-Colorado Mediate School Tastings Neb Strode Academy Oswego Kas Agricultural Downs Christ Stirling Adventidls Centralonion Central Union Northern Union

Red Men's February 16 Soldiers' Contest Tickets On Sale

The committee for the Red Men's great event on February 16 reports progress. Tickets printed and sales will start early to ensure a crowded house. The program divides contestants into three classes with prizes for each, followed by a farce or similar entertainment to top last year's event.

Ice harvest continues despite bitter cold conditions

McMahen and Son extended the ice harvest with about thirty teams working by 8 am. Ice loads reached the Kunsmann and Ramge house, L B Egenberger’s, and McMahen and Son’s hik house at frequent intervals while some men rested due to frost bites from yesterday.

McMahen & Son Kunsmann & Ramee L. B. Egenberger Hik Kunemann & Ramge

Journal Office Sells Typewriter Supplies

The Journal office carries a full range of typewriter ribbons paper and maintenance items for clerks writers and students. Local shop offers replacement ink and repair parts to keep machines running.

Journal Office

Social Workers of M. E. Church Meet at Mrs Parker Home

The Social Workers of the M. E. church met at Mrs. C. M. Paurker's home yesterday afternoon despite cold weather. Mrs. Parker entertained. a regular business session followed by a delightful social time and a luncheon hosted by the hostess.

M. Parker Priday’s M. E. Church C. M. Paurker

Sherwood Seeks Absolute Divorce in City Court

Alice E Sherwood nee Budig filed for divorce from Ralph Sherwood alleging extreme cruelty including May 1911 abuse, threats with a weapon, and fear for bodily safety. They wed September 15, 1910. a child eight months old is claimed. She seeks custody of the child and alimony.

Alice Ob, Sherwood Alice Budig Ralph Sherwood Sherwood Uder

Glee Club Presents Five-Number Concert at Convocation

Friday's high school convocation featured the Girls Glee Club under Mrs. R. B. Hayes with five numbers. The group performed The Call in Arms The Swing Song and The Anvil Gherus from Ti Trovatore. Miss Mable Adams sang Pansies Are Thoughis and Thowehis Mean You while Miss Ferris York delivered The Garden of Roses and Where the River Shannon Flows as encores. The program was well received by students and faculty.

Glee Club R. B. Hayes Mable Adams Ferris York

County Assessors to Meet in Lincoln Chamber

Secretary Henry Seymour of the state assessment board has issued a call for a meeting of the county assessors of the state for January 17 and 18. The session will be held in the senate chamber at Lincoln. Real estate is to be reassessed this year and many changes in the assessment laws of the state have made it desirable to discuss the matter.

Henry Seymour State Assessment Board Senate Lincoln

Fornoff of Cullom Visits Plattsmouth

A. B. Fornoff of Cullom arrived in Plattsmouth yesterday on No. 4 for a day trip to the county seat.

A. B. Fornoff of Cullom Plattsmouth

Cold wave grips Plattsmouth with record January lows

After the coldest winter day, January lows drop across Plattsmouth. Readings at multiple homes show 32 to 34 below zero at 6 am with Burlington at 27 below and 8 am colder. Statewide and midwest reports cite a broad cold snap in the Mississippi valley.

Plattsmouth Fred Ranige Juke Wiles Burlington Middle West Mississippi Valley Denver Chicagmo Medora N.D

M W A Installs New Officers in County Lodge

Last Wednesday night at the Coates block the M W A lodge installed officers for 92. Strong attendance amid formal remarks highlighted the event. Installed were O. L. Judson consul FL J Tidershall warder advisor William W Waseler banker H F Goos clerk HW M Wilcox escort J D Parker watchman W H Mason sentry AL J Reeson trustee for three years.

Coates oMeers T Tex ‘ Politiear Turthold Meer O. ©. Judson FL J. Tidershall Warthy William W Waseler H. Ff. Goos HW. M. Wilcox J.D. Parker W. HL Mason AL J. Réeeson

Nebraska Trees and a Surprising News Note

A Lincoln reader, surprised by a Cass county death from a falling tree, learns Nebraskans plant trees mainly for windbreaks and shade. The piece explains Nebraska’s land economics and tree-planting limits relative to eastern states.

Lincoln Cass County Nebraska

Cold Post Office Struggles With Broken Boiler

Postal staff endured icy conditions after Friday night. A radiator failure left the Post Office without heat. Authorities say Major Dreamer is in town inspecting the boiler and basement pipes, forcing workers to exercise to stay warm.

Styx

Gedar Creek men attend county business at county seat

George W. Fornoff and William Meisinger were in the county seat handling business matters yesterday and then returned home aboard the Schuyler.

George W. Fornoff William Meisinger Gedar Creek Schuyler

Return from Cedar Rapids Returns From Cedar Rapids

Rhinwig and Pia Kliner Murray of Pear Murray returned from Cedar Rapids where he had been visiting relatives for two months and hunting. He walked to town despite the severe cold saying Cedar Rapids last week was 42 below zero and he is used to the cold snaps.

Cedar Rapids Rhinwig Pia Kliner Murray Pear Murray Murray Mercury Mr. Murray

Fire damages large South Ninth Street residence

A noon fire at Mrs. Barnes home on South Ninth Street spread to the roof of the three story building. Firemen battled frozen hoses and water soaking as they fought the blaze, with damage estimated around 200 dollars to furniture and structure. The blaze started from overheated stonework in the southeast corner upstairs.

Dr. Barnes South Ninth Street Tod Neal Walter

Harry Gray inebriate case before Judge Archer fined

Fracas involving Harry Gray ends in court where he is fined five dollars plus costs. He owes money to the school fund and is currently in state lodging. He mentions water on ice as a reason for his behavior, and the judge notes ambiguities about his intentions and employment prospects.

Harry Gray Polies Harry Judge Archer Florel de Manspeaker Mr. McMaken

Water Pipe Troubles Boost Local Plumbers Business

From Fridays Dally Waren and Coeil phumbers Wide lectricians report heavy demand due to unusual freezes and water pipe breaks. They have fitted bathrooms for Judge Travis Warga Mrs BRRR Livingston and Walter Scott, and toilets for M Hild and H Soennichsen stores. Twenty five pipes have frozen with most already attended to. New work includes frozen gas meters keeping the firm busy from dawn to dusk.

Rom Friday Dally, Waren & Coeil Phumbers Judge Travis W. F. Warga

Kulney Family Purchases Havelock Barber Shop

John Kulney and his son Floyd have bought a barber shop in Havelock and taken possession. Floyd plans to join his father soon. Both are expert barbers and well regarded in the local barber trade.

John Kulney Floyd Havelock Kulney Messrs John Floyd Kulney

Woodmen Of The World Install Officers In Plattsmouth

An installation meeting for Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle lodge officers was held last night with Paty and Edward Walsh of Oonaeha present as installing officers. H W Schroeder of Cedar Creek and Ar Walsh spoke on fraternal values, followed by refreshments, music, and readings.

Preem Evidiy Paty Edward Walsh Oonaeha Woodmen of the World Woodmen Circle Woodmen of the World Todies H.W. Shrowder Cedar Creek Ar. Walsh W. W Walsh Schroeder Order Plattsmouth

Pie Social Brings OG F Society Members Together

Members of the OG F society of the First Presbyterian church and friends gathered at Miss Clara Wohlfarth’s home for a monthly pie social. Admission fees were paid with pies, and men bought slices, as entertainment and bidding for pies provided the evening’s amusement.

Clara Wohlfarth OG. F. Society First Presbyterian Church

Quarterly report of Judge Beeson on fees earned

Judge Beeson presents a quarterly report covering October November and December with total fees earned 729.05. October accounts for 428.00, November 212.60, and December 380.35. Marriage licenses issued and ceremonies performed include 13 licenses and 3 weddings in October 6 licenses and 3 weddings in November and 13 licenses with 2 weddings in December. He notes leap year unlikely to significantly affect office fees.

Beeson

Latham and Mrs Messersmith Leave Lincoln Visit

T Latham of Lincoln and Mrs J Messersmith with daughter Miss Goldie depart after a few days’ visit with Mrs William McCauley and family, leaving on the early train today.

T. Latham Lincoln

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