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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
1
New York dispatch dated January 16 reports a growing surplus of currency with national bank notes being redeemed at the U S Treasury. By end January nearly 13 million dollars had been presented for redemption and 3 347 032 retired since New Year.
Lincoln Neb January 16 The democratic state convention is called to meet in Omaha on March 5 at 2 PM for electing a Nebraska member of the national committee four delegates at large and two delegates from each district to attend the Denver national convention on July 7 1908. Delegates are chosen by county conventions or primaries if petitioned by fifty voters and filed by February 14 1908. Representation is one vote per fifty votes or major faction in 1904. Cass County is entitled to 29 delegates.
Gottlieb Neumeister aged 87 died Sunday from neuralgia of the heart after a two day illness. A native of Alsace France he came to the U S thirty five years ago and lived in Cass county twenty two years. He leaves a widow four sons and four daughters. Burial was at Avoca Tuesday with a Congregational funeral service led by Rev Fred Spriegel.
Forty tons of Timothy hay offered at five dollars and fifty cents per ton. Inquiries addressed to C. Bengen located twenty three miles southwest of Mynard.
The Business Situation notes Nebraska merchants adjusting smoothly after recent disruptions in finance. Early fears of widespread failures due to money stringency and loan calls have not materialized. In Nebraska, business failures remain remarkably small, with many assignments traced to overstocking rather than systemic distress.
A message from Watson Missouri reports the death of Mrs. Elizabeth York aged 105. She lived in Watson for nearly 50 years and was grandmother to Mrs. O G Hale and aunt to J C York. Her husband died about 30 years ago. O G Hale and wife along with Mrs. J C York and son Don left today for Watson to attend the funeral.
The Willing Workers of the De gree of Honor met at Sister Bertha Ahl’s home Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Sisters Mary Schneider Sarah Schneider Mary Duff Mary Hennings Ella Wolf Laura Wallinger and Mrs Ernie Ahl. After lunch they departed. The next meeting will be at Sister Mary Duff’s home Thursday afternoon January 23 at 2 o'clock. All sisters are invited.
Guy Hodges remains seriously hurt after a bend of a bridge collapsed on him by the Platte River Wednesday. Ribs broken and set cause ongoing chest pain as friends wish for a quick recovery.
The body of Joseph Worel a Burlington machinist formerly of Plattsmouth lay in state at the Masons lodge rooms and was buried at Oak Hill cemetery after a funeral by Rev. Salsbury. Born April 19 1850 in Prague he lived here 25 years and left a widow and two children Mrs Frank Mezick and Elijah Worel. He joined the Masonic lodge in 1899 and was insured 2000 dollars for his son.
The Lincoln Journal reports Rock Island Railroad releases a new mileage book to Feb 15 sale. Valid on Rock Island system lines and Frisco, Chicago and Eastern Illinois, with 1000 miles for $20 and one year of use. Applies east of the Missouri river to multiple routes. west by person. Credits, coupons, and regional reductions noted. a non-honor clause applies if rates change in listed states.
Thomas Bryan, a Civil War veteran and frontier Indian fighter, lies bedridden at his home in Happy Hollow. He is over seventy but has been generally robust. in the past two weeks he has been unable to leave his bed, and a wartime ear injury from a shell burst still causes him constant pain.
A telephone message from Omaha reports Jeannette Brantner daughter of Ed Brantner is very ill. She is threatened with appendicitis and was packed in ice awaiting word on possible surgery.
Mrs M E Munson and her daughter Phyllis from Lincoln traveled by the fast mail to Omaha for a visit before returning to Lincoln. In Omaha she stayed with Mrs Ed Polin, learning that Polin’s daughter, thought to be ill, was not sick after all.
After regular business the Star Lodge Degree of Honor of the A O U W opened for a public installation. Mrs. John P. Kuhney led a fine floor performance by the new team, with plans to drill toward forming Heart on the floor. Officers installed include Lola Van Horn and J P Kuhney among others. punch, music, and dancing followed.
West of the Missouri Pacific track residents suffered damage during high water last summer. City officials and residents petitioned for relief. On inspection by the Missouri Pacific civil engineer and city attorney, protection plans were agreed. A culvert will be constructed to carry the flood water immediately.
Mrs. Frank Duxbury, taken to Omaha last Tuesday, will undergo an operation today for relief from long months of illness. Heart trouble, worsened by other diseases, has made her case very serious. friends hope the operation will greatly benefit her health.
Livingston Richey named to the university basketball squad and played center as Nebraska defeated Kansas 31 to 18 in Manhattan Wednesday night. Kansas scored 18. Nebraska 31.
The body of George W. Lininger of Omaha was cremated in Davenport Iowa and ashes will be interred under a memorial slab in the Masonic home chapel at Plattsmouth. His wife’s trip was delayed by illness and family members say he preferred cremation and funded the chapel through a bequest. The interment will occur at the chapel floor once the couple’s other plans are complete.
The State Journal describes a new rule requiring passengers to change cars in Lincoln for Burlington trains Nos. 5 and 12, with No. 12 leaving Lincoln to Chicago in freshly cleaned electric lighted and steam heated cars, while No. 5 arrives with same and uses westbound local cars to McCook. A railroad man notes adjustments reflect traveler preference for clean cars despite the change. Electric lighting is now on trains 5 and 12, a feature shared with the two limiteds.
Just before noon Friday a fire alarm summoned a crowd to a north Ninth Street dwelling owned by H. M. Soennichsen and occupied by Frank Krowlick. A defective flue caused sparks to drop onto bedding and carpets in the attic. Firemen opened holes in the roof and used buckets to extinguish the blaze without using the hose.
Early reports put the损 loss at about 25 dollars for the Golding Variety store fire on Thursday. After a careful inventory, proprietor Mr. Golding says the actual loss is not quite that amount.
Mrs. Maude Burley left for Omaha after a few days visiting her parents and sister Mrs. W. E. Maxon. The Maxons will soon depart for Panama where Mr. Maxon works on canal zone government projects.
This morning John Vondron learned of his father John Vondron's death at 85. His family includes three children in New Washington and relatives in Decatur Indiana Ft Wayne Indiana and Meridian Mississippi. The widow died last February. The elder Vondron’s funeral will be held in the east as mourners send condolences.
Foreman Henry Kauble has resigned under a new firm at City Steam laundry. Russell York, a former staffer under Mrs. Wrenn, is overseeing the dismissal and taking control of operations.
Our old friend Conrad Schlater surprised us by visiting. He has been confined at home for months and though at times seriously ill, his condition has not seemed dangerous. He looks remarkably well given his long confinement and we hope for ongoing improvement and welcome visits. His friends in Cass County are glad to hear of his progress.
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