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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1908

Page

3

Thomas Morgan Dies After Illness at Masonic Home

Thomas Morgan died Saturday at about 2 p.m. after a lengthy illness from gall stones at the Masonic Home in this city. He was 76, born in Wales, educated at Oxford, and came to America years ago to work in newspapers. He and his wife lived at the institute here. funeral and interment were held in Palmyra under Nebraska City Masons.

Thomas Morgan Masonic Palmyra Missouri Pacific Masons of Nebraska City Morgan Province of Wales England Oxford University

Joyful arrival at Swartz household with baby girl

In a warm notice Mr. and Mrs. John Swartz announce the birth of a daughter yesterday. The family praises the new arrival and notes their happiness alongside their older daughter, describing both children as very handsome.

John Swartz

Seining Arrest Tells of Roberts in Papillion Creek

Deputy game warden R W Hyers filed charges in Papillion against George W Roberts of Omaha after catching him seining at the mouth of Papillion Creek. Roberts was taken in the act of violating Nebraska game laws and faces a sizable state penalty. Hyers notes the danger of offenders evading law while he patrols the area.

R. W Rube) Hyers Papillion George W. Roberts Omaha Pappiecreek Roberts Mr. Roberts Nebraska Rube Hyers

Prof Owen P Stewart Seeks Fremont County State Legislature Seat

Thurman Times notes Prof Owen P Stewart runs in Fremont county Ia as a Republican for state legislature. Opponents claim short Republican tenure, but local inquiry shows Stewart has long been a dyed in the wool Republican. He served as Murdock postmaster four years under McKinley and three more under Roosevelt.

Thurman Iowa Owen P. Stewart Fremont County Prof. Stewart Murdock McKinley Roosevelt

Very Happy Parents Visit From Ruffner Sons

Mr and Mrs P E Ruffner welcomed a Decoration Day visit from three sons Will of St Louis Sperry and Horace of Omaha Will works for the Wabash in St Louis and Sperry Horace in Omaha This is Will s first home visit in three years and the parents are exceedingly proud of their boys all born in Plattsmouth

P. E. Ruffner Will St. Louis Sperry Horace Omaha Wabash Railroad Nebraska Mrs. Ruffner Old Plattsmouth W. J. Krofts Union Sam Record Frank Anderson Pacific Junction Mable Burch Hopkins Missouri Mary B. Foster Mrs D. W. Foster

Nerve Tonic for Louisville Amid Storms

The Louisville Courier warns of nerves frayed by two storms that struck in the early hours, causing sleepless nights as rain and wind toppled shade trees. It urges a fund to supply nerve tonic for residents if conditions do not improve.

Louisville Louisville Courier

Objection Sustained In Forcible Entry Case

In Justice Court the case before Judge M. Archer from near Union ended with verdict for defendants Matt McQuinn sued Mr. and Mrs. John Argo on a forcible entry and detainer claim. McQuinn had discharged Argo from a plaintiff’s property and sought possession.

M. Archer Union Matt McQuinn John Argo

Most Peculiar Wreck Near Denver Yesterday

A Burlington Denver flyer collided with a heavy regular freight near Happy Hollow shifting cars off track. One car loaded with machinery overturned and derailed another, damaging two switches and severing rail splices. Crews worked until four o clock to clear the wreck.

Burlington Happy Hollow Denver

Death of Mrs S J Clements in Elmwood

Elmwood mourns Sarah Jane Barnett Clements 68 died after convulsions following a stroke. Born May 7 1840 in Marcellus New York she married John Clements in 1857 and moved to Cass County Nebraska. She leaves sons B I Clements coroner and J A Clements editor of the Elmwood Leader Echo. funeral Monday at 2 PM at the M E Church.

Elmwood S. J. Clements Sarah Jane Barnett Marcellus N. Y John Clements Cass County Nebraska Clements Stone Creek Precinct B. I J. A Elmwood Leader Echo M. E

Ed Snodgrass Hurt by HorseKick Injuries Force Season Ending

Ed Snodgrass, recently moved from Plattsmouth Nebraska to the O B Young farm southeast of Thurman, was badly injured when a horse kicked him. He must quit farm work for this season and may need hospital surgery before full recovery, according to his attending physician.

Ed Snodgrass Plattsmouth Neb O. B. Young Thurman

Plattsmouth Girl Stars in District Leader Musical

Mrs. B. L. Kirkham traveled to Lend to visit W. C. Benfer and catch The District Leader musical comedy featuring Plattsmouth Nebr. girl Miss Ethel Dovey in the lead.

B. L. Kirkham W. C. Benfer Daily Register Ethel Dovey Plattsmouth Neb

A. O. U. W. Call for Meeting Next Saturday

Murray A. O. U. W. members are summoned to convene at the hall next Saturday for a session combining routine business with matters of importance requiring attendance by all members.

Nebraska Spanish American War pay list request circulates

The Journal reports a letter from Assistant Adjutant General E. H. Phelps seeking current addresses for members of Co. B Third Regiment Nebraska Spanish American War veterans. Readers are asked to supply locations or heirs, with a news item published to aid locating individuals, to enable final payment of small sums due.

E. H. Phelps Nebraska Co. B. Third Regiment

German Consul Leonhard Kluftinger Arrives in Belogna

Herr Leonhard Kluftinger German Imperial Consul to Belogna Italy and brother of Mrs Paul Gering arrives last Saturday with his nephew Herr Max Mayer both of Belogna Italy visiting the Gerings. They plan a short visit and to accompany Mrs Ger ing back to Italy for an extended stay.

Leonhard Kluftinger Belogna Italy Paul Gering Max Mayer Gerings Gering

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at June Meeting

The newly organized Royal Neighbors announce a meeting next Wednesday evening June 3 at 7 30. Officers will be elected and all candidates for the order are urged to attend. The charter will close at this meeting.

Box Social to Aid School Library at Horning School

A Thursday May 21 1908 box social at Horning school seeks funds for a school library. Miss Etta Kinkaid recently returned from Chicago and will spend the summer at home. Local moves include W J Lorenz joining Julius Dreifuff Meat and Grocery Omaha. Mrs F M Kempsey visits en route east, and Mrs A W Kelly moves to Milton Wisconsin with son Albert after visiting Omaha.

Horning School Etta Kinkaid Chicago W. J. Lorenz Julius Dreifuff Meat and Grocery Establishment 20Th and Farnham Street Omaha F. M. Kempsey Spokane Wash Teresa Hempel A. W. Kelly Albert Lincoln Milton Wisconsin M.A

Visiting residents and Decoration Day notes in Plattsmouth

Numerous residents and visitors pass through Plattsmouth for Decoration Day and weekend visits. Individuals include D A Young in the city, Mrs Antone Janda in Omaha, Miss Francis Hiber with friends, and J H Johnson heading to Glenwood for work. Local business, travel to Lincoln and Council Bluffs, and a marriage license for Louis Lorenz and Ada Meisinger are noted.

D. A. Young Near Murray City Antone Janda Omaha Francis Hiber Metropolis J. H. Johnson Glenwood George Freer Aml Perry Utterback Frank McNurlin West of Plattsmouth Glen Boedeker Murray State Bank Sam Pitman Ed Nickels Journal J. B. Higley Humboldt Lee Johnson J. G. Wunderlich Nehawka John Redburn Florence White Auburn Missouri Pacific R. W. Ellis Ellis Dr. W. Ellis Utterback Frank Standeven Oscar Irwin Guire Yates Ray Travis Glen Smith Louisville J. B. Meisinger, Jr Lincoln Meisinger State Capitol J. B. Meisinger Catherine Tunnison Malvern Iowa Missouri River Reno Moore Frank Scheille South Wm. Weber Thoedbold Rhin George Totus Thurman P. D. Bates Louis W. Lorenz Ada A. Meisinger David Mason Ashland Jacob Mason

Louisville Cyclone Views Postcard Collection For Sale

Olson Photographer Co offers 18 postcard views in a Louisville catalog. Available via local dealers in Louisville and Weeping Water or by direct order. Each view priced at $1.00.

Louisville Weeping Water OLSON Photograhp Co

Pasture Available West of City for Horses and Cattle

Good pasture with water and room for many horses and cattle at my place west of the city. See residence or call Plattsmouth phone 126. JOHN GORDER.

Plattsmouth John Gorder

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Justice Court Murray A. O. U. W Co. B. Third Nebraska Regiment Europe Social S. M. Chapman M. Morrissey John Hall Alice Kerr William Highblood Beatrice Nellie Julian Ray Barrett Frank Herold W. L. Reynolds Havelock Leo. Alex Mark Kennedy Marysville Eva Kennedy Evening News Marie Gaebler Richard Hale John Kupke South Bend Tylerville G. R. Olson Olson Photograph Company J. H. Reasner Burl Strahn Misses Hobson Harvey Shipley Bert Hainer Bellevue Jesse Hainer James Laughrige David Amick Laughrige R. QO. Wagner George Ballance R.G. Miller Oliver Hudson Roy Dodge George N. Dodge J. D. McBride C. S. Johnson Gussie Gronsha George Lindsey Frank Hayward Q. K. Parmele Fef A. Wurl Phillip Andres Council Bluffs Andrew McKinney J. F. Stephens Guss Villisca A. L. Anderson Woodmen of the World Therr J. S. Collins Oreapolis Teresa Hemple S. O. Cole Earl V. Cole Chas. Collins Mynard J. E. Swanson Swedish Mission Church Jennie Whalen Nellie Fred Gorder A. Rouse Bethany Fred Kroehler Grandma Weidman George Murray Pond Creek Oklahoma G. A. B. Hicks Cullom H. E. Rand C. L. Pitman Harry Newman A. Priestrup George Kroehler J. C. Rauth Manley C. E. Cook Perous Looking Gage Gether Wescott
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