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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
A Journal representative toured southeastern Cass County meeting farmers like J. M. Van Horn and C. F. Morton. They described fruit growing, cattle breeding, and busy harvests while visiting the Larsh home near the Missouri River and praising the Everett hosts for hospitality and support of The Journal.
The Journal reports the death of Charles W. Banning formerly of Nehawka from stomach cancer in Pleasanton Nebraska. He was young and beloved a democrat with many friends. Widow and children left to mourn his loss as the paper promises a fuller tribute tomorrow. Wm Hogabone of LaPlatte is in town on business.
The Journal states for Wm Wynn and family that burial costs for the late H D Barr were paid by them, not by the county commissioners. It refutes rumors that the commissioners were consulted or would bear expenses, noting Mrs Wynn arranged the last rites and condemns Commissioner Friedrich for public fears.
W. A. Roden of Pawnee County suffers the loss of a fine team of work mates when struck by a bolt of lightning while in the stall. The barn sustained little damage and insurance partly covers the loss. Earl Upton of Union is in the city handling business matters.
Dr. A. P. Fitzsimmons declares candidacy for Nebraska First Congressional District voters to decide Sept. 1. He backs reform measures, direct senatorial election, income and inheritance taxes, railroad rate regulation, arid land reclamation, waterway improvements, and opposition to trusts. He pledges to uphold the Democratic platform and fight corruption.
About seventy friends gathered at Peter Perry’s south of the city to bid farewell to Herman McCleary who is departing for Denver by Sunday night. The party included games amusements and a large repast as regrets were expressed over his departure from J R Vallery’s employ.
The board of commissioners extended the insanity hearing for Mrs. Laura Mason to Tuesday for further witnesses after hearing evidence. Testimony described her habit of vile language toward neighbors and children and threats toward her husband, who feared for his life.
A fishing party traveled Saturday to Cedar Creek for a Sunday in the woods. The group included Geo Weidman Ed Tutt Robt Hayes and Geo Tartsch with Misses Anna Weidman and Edith Pitts as weekend guests. They reported a very enjoyable time and some fish remaining in the lakes. The party returned Sunday evening.
Farmers on land along public highways must mow or destroy weeds between July 15 and August 15 each year. Overseers may act on complaints, charging local funds for labor and equipment, with costs assessed against the affected lands in county tax lists. Took effect June 28, 1901.
Miss Lillian Bookmeyer, a passenger for Omaha, completed a lengthy tour of the eastern states after attending the N. E. A. meeting in Cleveland. She visited Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal Quebec Boston the Berkshire Hills Albany and New York City along the St. Lawrence and Thousand Islands. She traveled with Miss Yates and plans to resume her musical classes on returning home rested.
The Journal notes the Independent Telephone Company of Omaha has released a new directory, praising its large subscriber base and long distance call reliability. The book, produced by Omaha Printing Company, is described as high grade and attractive.
City council meets two hours in hot room with Mayor Gering presiding. Absent are White and Bookmeyer. Reports include finance on numerous claims and a large water damage dispute with Kraft Clothing. Extensions sought for Main and Sixth Street paving. Telephones franchise talks continue with both Nebraska and Independent companies. Weed cutting debated. sanitation wins. sewer mouth at river mouth to be opened. Adjournment follows heat exhaustion.
Sam Smith announces a first novelty sale at his barn corner Sixth and Vine streets next Saturday. He will auction any consignments including pigs cattle horses mules poultry wagons harness hay and more with a ten cent feed and care charge. The event promotes a new market in the city. J C Coleman begins refitting the Morgan building for tenants and adds a thirty two foot extension to the Pepperberg building for Kunsman Ramge to create more space for a meat market.
Four year old Harold Renner received a grand birthday celebration hosted by his grandmother Mrs. C. L. Herger last Friday afternoon. The event featured games and abundant refreshments with ice cream cake and candy. The guest list included Richard Elster Inez and Sol Harold Edith Ballance Mary and Florence Egenberger Edith and Helen Farley and many others.
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