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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
1
Rev Father Bradley delivers a solemn Catholic tribute to the late Mrs. Guthman Raven. He recalls her daily Mass attendance and personal piety, urges Catholics to imitate her virtuous life and to pray for the dead and for her family.
Brethren consign the venerable woman to her last resting place invoking prayers and good works for her soul as they mourn and reflect on her life.
John Maurer writes from Central City New Mexico praising recent heavy rains that nourished gardens and fodder crops. He describes plowing maize and cane with Ed, mentions a planned two day picnic and barbecue on July 31 and August 1 with games and races, and notes town growth to eight businesses and a growing post office that doubles as a grocery store.
Dr E W Cook Friday received notice from Head Consul Talbot of the M W A that he is reappointed as physician for Nebraska and his jurisdiction expanded to include the province of British Columbia. The Journal extends congratulations to Dr Cook whose merit is recognized and who will continue to handle provincial business without disruption.
Miss Nora Batt hosted a Friday afternoon picnic and party at Isaac Wiles grove west of the city. The group enjoyed games music and a basket luncheon with Misses Virginia McDaniel Emma Bauer Nora Martin Nora Batton Marie Langhorst and Messrs E Grosvenor Dovey Don Leonard David White and Frank Cloidt in attendance.
An applicant seeks a ten thousand dollar loan backed by good farm security. Contact Claude F. Anderson in Pacific Junction Iowa by writing or calling for details.
F M Ryan chairs the Rail Road Men's Protective Association executive committee in Plattsmouth praising the gathering. He says it was the most successful meeting yet and warns against sweeping freight rate reductions benefiting wholesalers. Plans include meetings in Norfolk Columbus Auburn and a North Platte assembly.
A wedding took place July 22 at 9 15 p m in the Drexel hotel parlors Auburn Neb Rev Sapp Brownville united Clifford E Wood and Minnie E Barnhart in wedlock The bride wore light blue silk and lace The groom in black Attendants were Miss Martha Goehry and Wm J Rau Those present included Rev and Mrs Sapp the Wood family and Maude Hanks The couple are known in Louisville and vicinity The Journal extends congratulations.
The funeral for the late Mrs Peter Rauen was held Friday morning at St John Catholic Church with Rev Father Bradley officiating. The large procession included surviving children John Frank and Rudolph and daughter Mrs Rosa Hines. Sisters Mrs Kate Weckbach of Lincoln and Mrs Louise Hemple attended. Pallbearers were A Bach Jr C Gillespie Jos Droege John Janda Albert Schuldice and Frank McElroy.
The latest crop report from the Burlington road signals a bumper harvest across the corn belt with 96 percent of normal on the McCook division, 89 percent on Wymore, and 103 percent on Lincoln. Rainy recent weather supported yields across southern areas, including Wymore, McCook, and Trenton regions, with showers noted in Union and near the city.
Henry Thierolf was in the city this morning arranging repairs to his threshing machine after it fell through a bridge on a country road last Thursday. He estimates $50 in losses and no injuries were reported.
State Sunday School Association executive committee met in Lincoln and decided to centralize office operations. H M Steidley becomes field secretary and Paul Deitrick office secretary. Margaret Brown named primary superintendent to replace Mamie Haines. The group includes prominent local business leaders and all members attended except E J Babcock.
The Journal reports Billy Ramsey again invited to deliver an address at the Old Settlers Reunion to be held west Month at Union. Last August he spoke at the annual reunion after graduating from the university, drawing large crowds and wide praise.
Congressman Pollard announced the recommendation of Mrs. Demaris A. Vincent for the Alvo postmistress position to succeed her late husband C. J. Vincent. The appointment is expected soon. He also recommended Dr. C. F. Stockert for the Nebraska City pension board to replace Dr. Neal who was moved to Omaha.
Albert Tozier recalls a July 1858 clipping from the Plattsmouth Sentinel about six families in Glen dale and Tumwater. It details marriages, children, and current surviving relatives across Idaho, Nevada, Washington and Iowa, noting a silver wedding anniversary and a large Gilliland family.
Citizens urge Plattsmouth Telephone Company to fix poor service and biased delays. The Independent System faced pressure over busy lines and unreadable calls as Omaha exchange completes, with residents demanding more operators and clear explanations from management.
Justice Archer taking over the court duties received the summons return in Bates versus Benjamin and the warrant return in Osbun versus Pope. The Osbun case docket remained unfinished due to Justice Barr’s death before record completion.
Three white faced heifer calves with red spots and one pure white faced bull calf, about four or five months old, missing from C. N. Beverage's Mynard Nebraska farm Tuesday night. Reward offered for information leading to recovery.
For sale by H. G. Topp two good registered shorthorn bulls available.
Friday morning July 17 at eleven oclock a barn on John Rockenbachs place seven and a half miles southwest of Eagle burned with new hay inside. Fire likely started by spontaneous combustion or matches. Two Boesewetters children were nearby. Leverett survived with minor injuries while little Gladys perished. Mother and neighbors aided but barn could not be saved. Dr Trobitt treated Leverett. community offers sympathy to the Boesewetters.
J. E. McDaniel patents a summer device to keep flies off a back bar mirror. Two end spindles linked by a belt hold silk streamers that circulate with a ceiling fan driven pulley. The red white and blue ribbons enhance appearance while repelling flies.
W. G. West of Chicago visited Omaha today seeking an opening for a furniture store. He returned on the fast mail and has not decided on locating here yet, but he is pleased with the outlook. The Journal thanks him for a copy of the song Baseball by Harry P. Smith, a nephew of West, noting it as catchy and likely to be a success.
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