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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1913

Page

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City Dads Debates Wescott Bond Case And City Happenings

The Teouwall city council held a lively session debating whether to drop the Wescott bond suit. They voted 6 to 3 to drop the bondsmen's appeal while considering other municipal concerns including hydrants, sewer water, and a new street sprinkler purchase.

Teouwall Vroman Wescott Patterson Richey Third Ward Supreme Court Tidd Wescoll Yeus Streight Lushinsky Bajeckways Johnson Hallstrom Shea Granite Street Ninth Tenth Walter Fire and Water Committee Tenth Streets Eighth Street Columbian School Ninth Street Fire and Walter Fourth and Main Streets Main Street Sixth Street Mr. Streight

Fine New Son Born to T. E. Todd Family

A fine new son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs T E Todd on Sunday. It is the first child for the couple and brings joy to their hearts. Mother and baby are reported as doing well and Eddie is returning to his normal condition.

T. E. Todd Eddie

Residence for Sale Right-room House with Utilities

Advertising a right room residence for sale with electric light gas city water and cistern. Three jets some fruit. A bargain is taken at once. Inquire of A. O. Moore.

A. O. Moore

Record Heat Battles City With 110 Degrees

From Tuesday's Daily intense heat dominated the day and night with a 110 degree shade reading. Prostrations hit two men, Grandfather William Wynn and A. W. Smith, as medical help arrived. Wynn remains weak but improved, Smith recuperates after a field incident near the cemetery.

Willian Wynn A. W. Smith

Bates Marsh Fled. New Chapter in Local Quarrel Opens

County attorney Taylor filed a complaint against Perry Marsh for assault and battery after an object struck Bates in the face, wounding him. Tra Bates, the defendant in a prior Justice Archer case, helps describe the case as neighbors anticipate a Saturday hearing and rising tensions in the community.

Marsh Bates Rock Bluffs Allopney Taylor Perry Marsh Tra Bates Justice Archer

Hennings Family Visits From Montana Arrives for Visit

John FP Hennings and family of Wibaux Montana arrived Sunday for a visit in the county with relatives. He says he has lived in Montana three years and is pleased with his new home. He noted temperatures around 60 degrees above zero when he left, then they departed this afternoon for Gedar Greek to see relatives at the old home for a short time.

Rock Street Eighth Ninth Vroman Board of Education Mercerville Council Plattsmouth Water Company Same Thomas Walling, Jr Ollie Jones H. Donnelly Herman Johnson J. F. Ryan Ed Duffy W. J. Rishel M. Archer Lincoln Telegraph and Telephone Company Joh Fitzpatrick 1. N. Gummings Glaus Boetel M. McCool J. Dvorak Frank Neumann Ben Rainey Antony Kalasek Ed Kalasek Roy Taylor Haynie WW. A. O'Neill Alvin Jones John Swanson Frank Kauble Olio Kramer Mike Oats Philip Harrison F. Kalasek Fal Awoloda Studebaker Wagon Company Richey Fire and Water Committee Twesday John FP Hennings Wibaux Montana Ahorn Mr. Hennings Gedar Greek

Murdock's Store Promotes Post Cards and Sundries

Fragmentary notice lists Murdock's Store offering new ling post cards wood toilet soaps talcum powder and peroxide among items.

Road Dragging Law Soon For County Road Work

The State Journal notes a new county tax levy to fund road dragging under a state law. County boards may divide townships into dragging districts and appoint a township superintendent at up to 2.50 a day, reporting to the board, with a levy not exceeding one mill. The shift aims at centralized control and efficiency, though local overseers resist changes.

Richardson State Journal Wake

Delays Plague New County Jail Project

County commissioners meet at the courthouse to handle county claims amid questions about the stalled jail project. The article complains the jail plans should have been finalised by an architect and the contract ready, noting delays since April and urging action within the year.

Court House

Miss Jessie Fox Slightly Improves After Weeks of Illness

Report from Tuesday's Daily says Miss Jessie Fox, who has been very sick for several weeks, is slightly improved and has taken a little nourishment for the first time in weeks, despite severe stomach trouble. Her improved condition brings relief to her small circle of friends.

Jessie Fox

Farm for Sale Offers From W. R. Bryan

Farm for sale invites buyers to contact W. R. Bryan, area broker, for purchase details and viewing opportunities.

Poisal Secures Iowa Grading Contract with Red Oak Firm

Poisal was loaded at Burlington station and moved to Pacific Junction before joining a train to Greenfield Iowa. There he has a grading contract for McLaughlin Contracting Company of Red Oak. The project will take time and provide employment for many men and teams.

Tugeday Tan Burlington Pacific Junction Greenfield Iowa

Correction on Dog Attack Involving Lincoln Avenue Resident

The Journal reported a dog attack on a boy named Green but incorrectly named the dog's owner. Mr Sitzman clarifies the owner does not live on Lincoln avenue and the mistaken party was reported.

Green Frank Stigman Sitzman Lincoln Avenue

Early Closing of Plattsmouth Stores Proposes Heat Relief

Merchants in Plattsmouth advocate a summer early close during July and August to let clerks and owners go home from the heat. Some stores already close at 7, finding business matches later hours. The plan follows trends in larger Nebraska towns using early hours and delivery telephones to speed purchases.

Mm Asidres

W D Jones 15 Still Confined at Home With Little Change

From Wednesday's Daily. W D Jones, elder and esteemed resident, remains confined at home with heart trouble. His condition holds steady after a week of extreme heat, and friends regret his absence from the town and social circle.

W. D. Jones Jones

Doain's Regulars Recommended for Easy Use

Doain's Regulars are recommended by many who say they operate easily without griping and without late after effects. 250 At all drug stores.

Doain

T J Sokol Tournament Transforms Plattsmouth City

Plattsmouth prepares for a three day T J Sokol tournament on August 15 16 and 17 with delegations from multiple towns and women’s groups entering contests at the Sokol hall on West Pearl street. Visitors will be welcomed Friday and entertained with a dramatic program Sunday.

T. J. Sokols Alfie Bruno Omaha Schyler Bean Clarkson Dodge Howells Ord Milligan Ravenna South Omaha Schuyler Grete Wilber T. J. Sokol Hall West Pearl Street Sokol Dramatic Elub Joe Mik Plathsmouth

Boosters Seek Victory With Armours of Omaha In Exhibition

Manager Johnson brings Armours of Omaha to Boost er Park next Sunday for a fast game. The Boosters promise a fine time and claim no team up north can match their players. MH urged to attend and cheer for a Boosters win.

Picnic in honor of assistants at Peterson Fruit Farm

Mrs. Peterson hosted a picnic at J C Peterson’s Chicago avenue fruit farm for about twenty berry pickers who assisted during the season. The party featured plenty of food and ice cream and cake, and the owner praised the workers for a large berry crop and their service.

Peterson Fruit Farm J.C. Peterson Chicago Avenue

Smiths Welcome New Son Near Nehawka

The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith near Nehawka on Sunday morning and delivered a fine new son. The mother and baby are doing well, and Herman is proud of his county’s latest addition to the Smith family.

Herman Smith Nehawka Herman Smith

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Fighth Thomsen Gund Bates-Marsh Murdock's Store Miss Fox W. R. Bryan Poisal Plattsmouth BIG T. J. Sokol Plattemouth Armours
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