Local visitors on Friday fill city papers pages
Daily Personal News notes numerous business and social visits across the county seat and nearby towns. Names include Speck Murray McCulloch Trillity Cummins Albin Penn Poisal Berge Harris Albert Stanley Parmele Coffey Fitzgerald Janda Janda Jr Gapin Carey Laughlin Ofe Seybert Fornett Hall Northcutt Stone Humphrey Shrader Lindsey Kleitsch Shumaker Christopher Kobeck Riggin Glassman Gayle Christopher Conrad Mauck Troop Lutz Smith Rawls Monroe Dunn Porter Johnson Moore Swoboda Ploetz Schlater Heil Windham Gamble and others visiting from Murray Union Omaha Greenwood Creston Lincoln Lincoln and more, with trips to Grand Island Omaha and Falls City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Speck
M. M. Berge
Murray
Cc. W. Laughlin
Greenwood
Henry Ofe
Havelock
Kate Gibbony
A. F. Seybert
Cedar Creek
A. B. Fornett
Cullen
John Hall
Harry Northcutt
Omaha
Harry A. Stone
J. H. Salsbury
Carl N. Humphrey
Nebraska City
T. D. Shrader
T. Lindsey
Herman Kleitsch
Weeping Water
S. H. Shumaker
Council Bluffs
Benedict Christopher
Louis Kobeck
Mary
J. Riggin
Forest City
Missouri
John W. Glassman
St. Louis
Ralph Atwood Plans Two Dams in Michigan and Idaho
Ralph Atwood arrived in town last evening to visit friends after completing a contract to build a large concrete dam in Michigan. He will shortly leave for Idaho to construct a concrete dam on the Snake River for irrigation, a project expected to take about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Atwood
Michigan
Ralph
Idaho
Snake River
Thrasher Home Turned Hospital By Grippe Outbreak
J A Thrasher reports his home now resembles a hospital as grippe runs through the family. He has recovered enough to go downtown while Mrs Thrasher remains bedbound with grippe. Bert Thrasher has returned from Omaha with the illness, adding to widespread sickness and limited care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Thrasher
Mrs. Thrasher
Mrs. Trasher
Bert
Omaha
Burlington worker suffers crush injury to right little finger
This morning at the Burlington shops Joseph Bekeler caught his right little finger in a turning crank. The doctor treated the wound and it improved but will take time to heal to full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Joseph Bekeler
Telephone Plant Nearly Completed in Norfolk
W J Stadlemann returned from Chicago where he attended the National Convention of Independent Telephone companies and visited his parents. He departs for Norfolk on the fast mail as Will completes a top quality telephone system in the city noted for its superior construction and perfection of apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Stadlemann
Chicago
Independent Telephone Companies
Norfolk
Will
It is an Allotment of Joy at Winterstein Hill
Three or four boys near Winterstein hill celebrate the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Dewitt Standley. The stork’s visit brings a daughter to gladden the fireside, with mother and child doing nicely. The brothers spread the news with bright, grateful eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterstein Hill
Dewitt Standley
Self assessment and humility warned in moral reflection
The saying cautions that not all goodness lies within one and that self estimates can mislead. It emphasizes humility and awareness of bias in judging one's own character.
Aldrich bill faulted by Chicago bankers reform plan
The currency reform measure crafted by Chicago bankers shows the Aldrich bill as written will not suffice. It signals doubts about the plan's effectiveness and suggests revisions be considered to meet reform goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmers Institute Reminder and Call for Attendees
The notice urges all farmers within ten miles to attend the Farmers Institute on Monday and Tuesday February 3 and 4. A letter signed M. G. replies to criticism of mail order houses and invites M. G to provide his full name for publication of his effusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G
Congress Bill Seeks Equal Rural Carrier Pay
Congressman Henshaw introduces a measure to standardize rural carrier compensation at 900 dollars annually. The plan adds ten cents per day for each mile traveled beyond twenty four miles daily, aiding those with longer routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henshaw
Senator Stone Bill Allows Rail Ads for Travel
Senator Stone of Missouri proposes a U S senate bill letting railroads provide transportation in exchange for newspaper advertising. The writer notes no personal complaint and recalls earning enough ad revenue in 1907 to cover rail fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Stone
Missouri
U. S. Senate
Farmers Institutes Inaugurated For Nebraska Farmers
The Cass county farmers within about ten miles will have a two day session of a Farmers Institute on Monday and Tuesday February 3 and 4. The talks cover questions of practical interest to every soil tiler and all farmers are urged to attend the sessions at Plattsmouth on Tuesday and Wednesday February 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Political Drift Seen in Kansas City Papers
A reader notes the Kansas City Star and Kansas City Times shift with the times to attract Democratic readers. The Times once led Western Democratic papers, now backs Republicans under William R. Nelson who owns the Star and Times. The writer urges Democrats to support the Kansas City Post as the true Democratic voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Kansas City Times
The
Times
Star
William R. Nelson
Kansas City Post
Congress Proposal Sparks Mockery of Norris in Fifth Nebraska
The record notes an amendment by Norris Nebraska condemning any congress member to death for practicing law, lecturing for pay, farming, manufacturing, or supporting railroads. The remark prompts sharp ridicule and a jab at Norris, suggesting he is better suited for a monkey house than Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Norris
Fifth
Nebraska
National Congress
Plattsmouth Winter Climate Draws Delegation Schedule
The winter weather makes Plattsmouth look like a winter resort. A special train will be chartered to carry the Cass county delegation to the democratic state convention in Omaha on Thursday March 5. The county is entitled to twenty nine delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Tered
Cass County
Omaha
Uncle Joe Cannon Emerges as Possible Presidential Hope
UncLE Joe Cannon looms as a presidential possibility with several leading Republicans nationwide calling him the man of the hour. The article notes strong support from party figures who see him as a decisive choice at a crucial moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Rescue of 126 inmates at Missouri Institution
The fire threat at the Missouri Institution for the Feeble Minded endangered 126 inmates. The reaction of the rescuers is described as neither praise nor prejudice, emphasizing calmness offsetting panic similar to the Boyertown incident last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Institution
Boyertown
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Debates Roll On as Nominations Split Congress
In a heated session last Monday Champ Clark of Missouri announced William J Bryant would be the Democratic nominee at the Denver convention amid applause. Illinois's Mr Boutell aroused Republicans by predicting Speaker Cannon would be the Chicago nominee in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Champ Clark
Missouri
William J. Bryant
Denver
Mr. Boutell
Illinois
House
Speaker Cannon
Chicago
Commercial club avoids ship subsidy question
The Lincoln News recalls that the Commercial club chose not to submit the ship subsidy issue with other postal policy questions. Citizens questioned the omission, but club officials say sentiment against a subsidy was nearly unanimous and the canvass aimed to settle doubts rather than pursue a foregone conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollard
Lincoln News
Commercial Club
Southern Republicans Divided Over Taft Delegations
The piece argues that Kellogg and Chandler misjudge southern Negro voters and that Taft's strength rests with the northwest and Pacific states. It forecasts a tense five month battle to control southern delegations, noting Roosevelt’s map showing Taft weak in the south and rising opposition in the east and Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Chandler
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Middle West
Northwest
Pacific States
South
Young Ladies Bible Class Host At Home In Plattsmouth
The Presbyter ian Young Ladies Bible class hosted the Young Men's Bible class in the church parlors with a home like setup. A two course luncheon followed a social hour and table seating arranged as a hollow square. Speeches by Miss Verna Cole James Hunter Hill Wescott and others highlighted youth civic effort and the goal of a strong Y M C A in Omaha and Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Bible
Geo. L. Farley
Young Ladies’ Bible
Verna Cole
James Hunter
Christian Church
Hill Wescott
Methodist Church
Brooks
George L. Farley
Jesse Perry
Plattsmouth
J. H. Sals
Manley Elevator Case Seeks Sidetrack Order
The Farmers' Mutual Elevator and Grain Co of Manley battles with the railroad commission over a sidetrack to its plant. After the Missouri Pacific obtained a temporary restraining order, a federal court injunction hearing followed with C. A. Rawls representing the elevator interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Elevator and Grain Company of
Manley
Railroad Commission
Missouri Pacific
C. A. Rawls
Rouse Seeks State School Chief Post Amid Cass County Ties
Mrs Rouse leads a Sunday school class yoking future teachers. Philip Rouse enjoys grooming a new pony and excels in school. Gov Hanley will deliver the commencement address in Indiana. Miss Zola Zinn joins Union public school staff. Miss Laura Porter, after completing normal training, takes a job in district 11 near Union. Mr Hodapp, Cass county educator, is now orchestra violinist and preps for debates. President Crabtree recalls Nebraska teaching days and Cass county as home. Rouse seeks Hastings public schools superintendent post, seen as strong for the state, despite friends’ hopes he stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury
Will Ramsey
Harry Stone
The
Home Life Insurance Company of
New York
Omaha
Rawls
George Porter
Hill Wescott
C. A. Rawls
Rouse
Christian Sunday School
Philip Rouse
Hanley
Indiana
Zola Zinn
Union
Laura Porter
Hodapp
Cass County
Crabtree
Nebraska
Hastings Public
Pearl Ruhney Heads to Corning for Creamer Long Wedding
Miss Pearl Ruhney departed this morning for Corning Iowa to attend the wedding at that place Monday. The contracting parties are Miss Bessie Creamer of Corning a cousin of Miss Pearl and Mr Ernest Long of Creston a cigarmaker of that place.
Entertaining Afternoon at Progressive Dominos
Yesterday afternoon at the home of C A Rawls Mrs Rawls hosted a social gathering with many friends. Guests enjoyed games and a three course menu, with hospitality enhanced by the hostess and assistants Mrs E D Cummins and Miss Mae Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rawls
Mesdames J. H. Becker
L. A. Moore
H. J. Streight
Wendell
Grant
Hospital visit and treatment updates from Lincoln region
Yesterday Mrs. D O Hewitt and her son Glenn from McCook visited in Lincoln staying with Mrs. Hewitts mother Mrs B J Hempel. Willie Hewitt is receiving treatment at St Elizabeth hospital and underwent an operation yesterday expected to require time in the hospital with little danger of serious complications. Also advertised are forty tons of good timothy for sale at 5 50 per ton from C Bengen 24 miles southwest of Mynard and a second hand piano for sale cheap from Cas S Stone Murray Neb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Hewitt
Glenn
McCook
Lincoln
Timothy
C. Bengen
Mynard
Cas
S. Stone, Murray
Neb
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Daily Personal News
Daily Journal
W. D. Harris
Ashland
John Albert
Frank Stanley
Grand Island
Chas. C. Parmele
Mayme Coffey
Marie Fitzgerald
John Janda, Jr
Oscar Gapin
A. C. Carey
Near Union
J. G. Gayle
T. J. Christopher
G. W. Conrad
Joseph Mauck
Near Nehawka
Chas. Troop
South Omaha
Mike Lutz
Blair
Joseph Smith
Wm. Holly
James Darrow
Supreme and Federal Court
E. E. Monroe
Pacific Junction
Horace Dunn
West Point
Jonas Swanson
Creston
Iowa
Falls City
Fred Johnson
W. D. Moore
Glenwood
J. J. Swoboda
A. J. Trinity
A. F. Ploetz
Fred Gorder
Lexington
Frank E. Schlater
Sioux City
Wendel Heil
Lydia
Heil
R. B. Windham
J. W. Gamble
Eastern Nebraska Teachers’ Association
Educational Association
the Plattsmouth Journal
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
R. A. Bates
PunLishken
Raaka
Mabe
Farmers’ Institute
William E. Chandler
William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
United States
New Orleans
Young Ladies
MANLY
Peru
Plattsmouth Bay
Timothy Hay
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