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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
7
Avoca and nearby towns report visits by J D Harmer and Geo D Maseman in Omaha. The piece notes good health, home-building, rising waterworks, social events, a leap year joke, employment ads, and community travelers including H G Wellensick and J W Brendel.
The Frankfort Daily News notes promotions in railroad circles with P. H. Houlahan rising from general superintendent of the Clover Leaf Alton system to general manager. The move honors his energy and hands on experience, recalling his start as a water boy and detailing his track record of cutting costs, boosting net earnings, and restoring prosperity. J. F. Clements, a Plattsmouth native, and W. R. Clements of the city are mentioned as Burlington connections, with the broader context of Alton and Clover Leaf gains under ex Burlington leadership.
Frank A. Davis of Weeping Water spent Sunday with his nephew F. A. Schaeffer proprietor of the Oxford hotel.
Harry H. Marquardt drove Dr. Brendel’s car to Weeping Water Sunday, had an accident, and returned home with a team leaving the auto there. The machine was brought home Tuesday. He has suffered breakdowns each time he goes out and believes hard luck has struck him.
The Union Ledger reports a mix up at a local gathering where Charley Graves was named ugliest man but the prize went to others. The Journal notes the watermelon prize for the ugliest Woodman, with Editor Clements of Elmwood initially favored but withdrew, and later Mayor Henry Gering Frank Schlater and Clel Morgan were deemed uglier and awarded the melon.
The county treasurer reports for June that total receipts were 155 300 87 and total disbursements 155 151 30. Fund balances include General 6 217 77, Bridge 10 041 44, Road 325 158 81, School 30 297 32, with overall fund balance 89 643 51.
Prohibition Party holds national convention in Columbus Ohio from July 14 to 16 with low Missouri Pacific Railway rates. Tickets go on sale July 9 to 13 and final return date is July 24. HuGH Norton, agent for Missouri Pacific Ry, handling arrangements.
Miss Alice Ofe travels with friends this afternoon for an extended visit to Norfolk Madison and nearby areas, continuing to explore regional sites and connections during a longer trip.
Daily notes from Manley and nearby towns recount visits and departures from Lincoln to Bancroft Weeping Water Overton Utica and Seward. Lightning struck and burned a granary in Stander's field. Families gathered for July 4th celebrations and travel to Culbertson Montana for a funeral. Teachers urged to apply for Manley school and the local bank remains ready to operate.
Plattsmouth Nebraska July 7 1908 county commissioners regular session approves appointment of Frances Weidman as Deputy Register of Deeds to succeed resigning Karvanek and approves second quarter 1908 reports from Register of Deeds county clerk clerk of the district court and county judge. Various payrolls expenses and county bills listed with multiple named payees and services. Board adjourned to July 21 1908.
Adolph Wesch received a postcard from Phillip Thierolf traveling in Germany. The card mentions Adam Wesch, brother to the townsman, and reports his parents are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary on July 2 at Schoolbrunn Grosbertsestem Baden Germany. George Adam Wesch is the father and Karoline Dimer the mother.
I B Green sustained a deep grinding injury at Burlington shops yesterday afternoon when a screwdriver slipped on the stone. The blade pressed against the back of his right index finger, causing a serious wound that will keep him from work for some time.
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