Red Sox Triumph In Close Plattsmouth Ball Game
A large crowd watched the Plattsmouth Red Sox beat the visiting team 6 to 5 after nine innings. McCauley pitched for Plattsmouth with twelve strikeouts and five hits allowed. Beal, Wells, Mason, and Hula scored for the home team. Next Sunday the Red Sox host the Hootors of South Omaha.
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Plattsmouth Red Sox
Hed Sox
Plattsmouth
McCauley
Herold
Alhambras
Red Sox
Mann
Playtsmouth
Beal
Wells
Mason
Hula
Piled
Eatch
Aull
Water Supply Troubles Hit Havelock Residents
The Lincoln Journal notes Havelock struggles to obtain adequate domestic water. City wells fail to meet demand, water drawn from Burlington shops, and a new well will be tested soon. New residents ask about purity, contrasting Havelock with Plattsmouth’s abundant supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock
Burlington
Lincoln Journal
Plattsmouth
Thieves Enter Beaumeister Home Near M P Track
Robbery at Mrs Beaumeister residence between 1 and 2 pm Saturday led to loss of a silver watch silverware and a sealskin purse. A hole drilled in a window and a wire used to gain entry indicated skilled break in. A stranger found nearby was arrested then released for want of evidence.
Eggs for sale White Plymouth Rock and White Mymouth
Mrs. Geo. A. Kaffenberger offers White Plymouth Rock and White Mymouth eggs at three dollars per hundred. Located at BR. F. D. No. 2 Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Kaffenberger
BR. F. D. No
Plattsmouth
General Strike Looms On West Rail Lines From Chicago
A Chicago dispatched special reports that shopmen voted overwhelmingly for a general strike to back union freight handlers now out. Five unions in rail shops and yards are ready to join, risking morale and trade across Chicago and the west. Switchmen did not vote but may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West
Middle West
Sirike
Captain Herold Chooses Pete for Red Sox Captaincy
Pete Herold is selected as captain of Plattsmouth’s Red Sox baseball team for 1912. The article praises his experience and notes three weekly practices on the ball grounds set for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Herold
Red Sox
Plattsmouth
Pete
Dance Saturday Night at Coates Hall
The Cosmopolitan club announces a social dance Saturday evening June 8 at Coates Hall. Music by the MW A orchestra provides the entertainment and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and enjoy a fine dance.
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Coates’ Hall
MW. A
NewaWa News Roundup Highlights Births and Local Happenings
Ditron couple Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson welcome a baby boy increasing Grover Hoback’s uncle count. Several residents report new cars in use and one uncle Ben Hlobarko’s purchase. Mrs Alfred Beckner and Robert Mixon visit from Huntington WV. crop conditions in Wasua show rains. Frank and wife depart for Knoxville to attend Isadore Sheldon’s seminary commencement. Miss Tsadore to join later. John Vantine assists DuClos family crossing a train blocked crossing causes humorous chicken house incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hansen
Charles Chriswisser
H. M. Pollard
John Vantine
Ben Hlobarkois
George C. Sheldon
Charme
Nebraska
L. H. Young
Wasua
Frank Sheldon
Knoxville
Isadore
Frank
Jane
Tsadore
Henry DuClos
John
Sheldon
Rev George Hindley Dead
Rev. George Hindley formerly pastor of the Congregational church of Weeping Water died Friday at his Montana home. His funeral will be at Weeping Water Congregational church Tuesday at 3 30 pm. He led the church for years and founded the Weeping Water academy. Many Plattsmouth residents will attend.
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Giorge Hindley
Congregational Church of
Weeping Water
Montana
Congregational Church
Hindley
Weeping Water Church
Weeping Water Academy
Plattsimouth
Morrison named tester mechanic for Omaha Burlington division
J. Morrison becomes tester mechanic for the Omaha division of the Burlington Southern, succeeding A. N. Willsie who moves to permanent chair of the fuel committee with Chicago headquarters. Morrison was formerly road foreman of the Lincoln division and is replaced by U L Emerson at Allies New Jersey. Abram appointed assistant superintendent of transportation based in Chicago.
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J. ©. Morrison
Omaha
Burlington
A. N. Willsie
Willsie
Chicago
Mr. Morrison
Lincoln
U. L. Emerson
Alliances
N.J. Abram
New Alfalfa Hay For Sale By Platnsmouth
Classified notice offering new alfalfa hay for sale with contact details including Platnsmouth and a telephone number. The ad provides a concise product listing and a direct call to action for buyers.
Pension Law 9 Very Confusing a Special from Washington
A Washington special notes that the new pension law may confuse Civil War veterans. Representative Kinkaid warns the form for May 11 claims omits service and disability details, risking misclaims. An advised affidavit requests unit, disability, and service data plus physician verification to aid applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Kinkald
Bureau
Children's Day Exercises at Christian Church
Last evening the Children’s day exercises at the Christian church drew a well attended and interested crowd. A fine program of instrumental music drills in costume and dialogues was well rendered. Credit goes to the ladies on the committee including Mrs Briggs Mrs Foster Mrs Stenner Mrs Zink and Mrs Philip Ahin for patient work evident in the well done program.
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The
Christian Church
Groonl
Briggs
Foster
Stenner
Zink
Philip Ahin
Kyberg Couple Farewell Before Move to Backus Minnesota
Mr Kyberg and wife departed Saturday evening on No 2 to Backus Minnesota where he will farm. They have lived in Plattsmouth for thirty years and have many friends who regret their departure. Mr Ayberg has worked fourteen years in the coach shop of the loyal Burlington shops and is highly regarded by colleagues.
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Charles Kyberg
Backus
Minnesota
George Bates
Cedar Creek
Plattsmouth
Janes Terryberry
Right Mile Grove
J. H. Urwin and Son
Louisville
Omaha
Charles Patterson
Arapahor
T. M
Rea
George Kaffenberger
Onaha
Topeka Pastor Preaches Immortality at Local Church
Rev. Thomas A. Finch of First Christian Church Topeka filled the Christian church pulpit yesterday delivering a sermon on The Immortality of the Soul. He is visiting his father in law Thomas Wiles and will travel to Lincoln on Tuesday to give the Cotner University 1912 class baccalaureate sermon.
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Thomas A. Finch
First Christian Church
Topeka
Kansas
Thomas Wiles
A. L. Zink
Christian Church
Finch
Lincoln
Cotner University
Cards of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
We express sincere thanks to many neighbors and friends for kindly assistance during our bereavement and for the floral tributes. Mrs. DS Draper and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DS. Draper
Master Carl Renner Returns to Lincoln Visit
Master Carl Renner, who spent the school year in Lincoln, arrived this evening on No. 2 and will visit his grandparents Chas Herger and wife and his little brother for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Renner
Lincoln
No. 2
Chas, Herger
Local visitors and daily life near Mynard and Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth notes list residents and visitors across Wise County and surrounding towns. Names include J KR Vallery John Meisinger Jr Margaret, Mrs Will Sharp, Paul Heberts, Frank Levings, Mrs McDonald and Mrs Mellinger, Walt Holmes, Frank Moore, G S Ray, Miss Mary Foster, Alma Litson, and many others visiting for Decoration Day, work, or court. The crowd travels from Murray Omaha Weeping Water Avoca Union and nearby farms to engage in business, attend court, or visit family.
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J. KR. Vallery
Mynard
Wise County
John Meisinger, Jr
Margaret
Will Sharp
Omaha
Lee Sharp
Paul Heberts
John Witerman
Walt Holmes
Havelock
Plattsmouth
Frank Moore
Ray
Near Murray
Jamison
Adam Schafer
Chonan
Mary Foster
Alma Litson
Lnion
Messrs
Mescianes BR. i
WW. CG. Bailey
V. Bailey
Nehawka
L. P. Wolcott
I. Be Walcott
Hay Hiehtman
Shejphig
Oakland Gar
John Group
Janes Slander
Jota Tighe
Willian Wagner
Fred Stohiman
William Ossenkop
Louisville
Conrad Relhi
J. B. Pankenin
Plattismouth
Court House
Joby Meisinger
Jacob Kraeger
Kraeger
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Beaumeister
Newawa. News
Frank Anderson
Ditron
Grover Hoback
Ghimih
Eva How
Booning
Springfield
George Hindley
Chet
Cart Llth
Will Richardson
C. Bengen
Ovar Mynard
J. C. Heneger
Thomes
Heneger
Reliable
Jesse A. MacVey
Illinois
Windsor
Plattamouth
Murray
McVey
Charles Hieheyr
VE. Richey
Fort
Crook
James
Rimwood
A. J. Engelkemeier
Babe
Engelkemeier
Charles Schwab
Jon Wheeler
Raturday
Isabelle McGinnis
Southend
George Leboher
Lioyrd Gapen
Ed’ Stocam
Arapahoe
Moradng
Will
Fd Rummel
Wol ‘Taylor
Union
John Hennings
Hight Mile Grove
J. W. Magney
Bb. Taylor
James Sperry
District Court
Kf. V. Cole
Journal
Offic
Orian Davis
Mia
Peterson
A. Peterson
Colorado City
Colorado
Roy Denson
Thacker Piland Company
Nick Friedrich
Rosa Shafer
Eight Mile Grove
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