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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
3
Avoca prepares for the Odd Fellows picnic with a record crowd expected next Thursday August 6. Festivities include a road ball game and balloon ascension. Also noted travel and visits by local figures and residents from nearby towns.
The apparatus arrived on Tuesday and was turned over to town authorities. Local businessmen organized a subscription drive to cover the purchase, avoiding taxpayer debt. Residents can sleep easier knowing they have a means to battle a blaze. Hurrah for Avora.
A. J. Miller of Omaha organized a Personal Rights League here on Tuesday and gathered many members. He then went to Berlin with Louie Dunkak, continuing efforts as the movement grows across Nebraska with about 25,000 members.
Arrangements are complete for the Odd Fellows picnic in Avoca on August 6 with plans for music speaking refreshments and a merry-go-round. An immense crowd is expected as harvest is finished and farmers can attend, promising a day of entertainment for families and the town.
Advertisement copy proclaims the product cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation in any form, presenting it as a reliable watchword for digestive relief.
Floyd Woolcott returned Sunday night from Denver and Ft. Collins. Elmwood notes guests at the Eells home in Oklahoma. Our baseball team beat Syracuse 5 to 2. Capt. James White is improving after a illness. The Willitt and Baker pool hall policy was paid in full. Ed Backemeyer goes to Sioux City for appendicitis surgery, accompanied by his sister as far as Omaha. Nana Neihart had a runaway accident but sustained only bruises.
Fred Hotz travels to Lynn Kansas to see a gravely ill mother. Mrs. F. A. Secord and family return to Omaha after a week and a month long visit with Louisville relatives. Prof L P Grundy visits from Brownville. Mrs Grundy expected soon. O F Reichart of South Omaha seeks Louisville electric plant franchise with subscriber support. John Meier narrowly escapes a dangerous well incident after his rope breaks and he descends about fifteen feet before rescue.
Last Monday evening Charley Poisall celebrated his eleventh birthday at his parents home on South Seventh Street. A large group of friends attended enjoying games, music, and a luncheon prepared with help from Miss Myrtle Poisall and Miss Alma Speck. Guests included Roy Ray, Ralph Newcomer, Will Bell, Charley Isner, Floyd McDaniel, Charley Bell, Stewart Randall, Joe Chapman, Louie Waintraub, Raymond Bell, Tom Lindsay, Clement Chapman, Chester Tuey, Theo Schiappacasse, Will Kyle, and Charles Poisall.
Real estate notice offers a 30 acre tract for sale located just west of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Contact Earle Clark at Plattsmouth Nebraska by phone or mail for details and inquiries.
Manley department ed Hessenflow was in Omaha Friday and Dr J M Green now resides at Falls City Neb. A bouncing baby boy arrived for John Carper Monday. Herman Rauth's birthday party drew many young folks with outings and a festive supper. Elite Manley crowd attended last Friday’s ball at Murdock. Ed Hessenflow and Bill Heeney traveled to Omaha Wednesday. Mrs Theo Harns visited Wayne Neb for two weeks. Harry Oberbeck of Arizona visited J A Keedy. Emily Livingston returned to Deweese after a visit. Mrs Peter Coon left for Broken Bow for two months to see daughter Mrs Mullin. Clyde Jenkins listed ill Wednesday. Geo Coon visited Minnesota then returned home. Manley baseball park improvements ahead of next Sunday’s warm game. Mrs John Fleischman visited Weeping Water. Manley and Louisville clash on the Manley grounds with Louisville expected to bring strong play. Mrs John Rugg of Murdock ferried Daily flyer to Avoca Tuesday. Manley Cedar Creek result favored Cedar Creek 7 to 4 in rain shortened game. Krecklow batted with bases loaded in sixth inning for Manley. Miss Mary Taylor of Louisville visited with her sister Mrs Fred Keischman. Come out for the hot game at Manley baseball park next Sunday. Mrs Thos Keckler spent days in Council Bluffs returning home Tuesday.
Officer Ben Rainey arrested Charles Milton for riotous conduct after a fight with a large man in Iowa. Judge Archer upheld the charge, fining Charles five dollars plus costs and suspending payment for one hour to allow him to head toward Nehawa. Charles claimed the other man weighed about 180 pounds and that they fought after a drinking episode.
Change effective next Sunday shifts No 7 the fast mail to 12 23 p m from 12 45 p m. The adjustment allows a connection at Ashland with the Sioux City passenger for direct service from Iowa and Nebraska points east of Ashland. Sunday service remains 1 55 p m.
Mr and Mrs W F Rosencrans visited Omaha with guests Mr and Mrs G A Baker and Miss Baker. They planned to return on Burlington No 14 but the train arrived around midnight after a long delay. Their children remained at home. the trip was praised as a splendid outing.
Secretary W R Mellor of the State Board of Agriculture and Secretary W H Whitten of the Lincoln Commercial Club secured a rate of one and one half cents per mile for all state fairs in the western territory at the Western Passenger Association meeting in Chicago. This first reduced rate since the two cent fare law should boost attendance at the Nebraska State Fair from August 31 to September 4. Geo Mattison of South Bend was in the city on business today.
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