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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1912

Page

8

Divorce Case from Murray 16 Finished

The Daily reports on a Murray divorce case where Mrs. Lucile Young sought separation on non-support grounds and testified along with her parents. Willian Rex Young counters with a cross petition alleging cruelty supported by his family and witnesses. The trial featured disputed acts of cruelty and heated exchanges, with a verdict expected Monday after rebuttal and closing arguments.

Lucile Young Willian Rex Young Murray D. Young Lena Clara Young Esther Smith Moore Postmaster Baker Baker Plainti Missouri River Miss Moore

Quarry Worker Struck by Train Near Town

George Brown, a West Quarry employee, was found by the tracks a mile west of town with a severe head wound and unconscious after a westbound work train led by Conductor Terry brought him in. Initially thought drunk, investigators later believed the train struck him. he remained incoherent for days.

Welock Terry George Brown Here West Nehawka News

Early long distance call linked Omaha with Plattsmouth

In the Thirty Years Ago column the Omaha Bee recounts a lone distance telephone connection that let residents of Omaha talk to Plattsmouth, with J. W. Cutesent then city editor of the Plattsmouth Journal as the caller.

Omaha Bee Omaha Plattismouth J. W. Cutesent Plattsmouth

LincolN State Student Attends A.G. Coles Wedding

Mr. Frank Cole a student at Lincoln State University attended his brother A G Cole s wedding as a guest in Travis County.

Frank Cole State University At Lincol A. G. Cole Travis Hone

J W Ghagomian laid to rest

Funeral of J W Grassman held Wednesday at 3 pm from his South Tenth Street home. Rev Gade and Rev Austin led the service with a Presbyterian quartet. Pallbearers from MLWA included Jess, Lushinsky, Robb Jr, Rothman, Kruger, Goos. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.

J. W. Grassman South Tenth Street Telehbers L. W, Gade W. L. Austin Presbyterian Church Mathilda Val Jery Frances Weidman G. L. Farley J. B. Douglass Jesus Austin Rev Gade Job Ey. Gade Grassman MLWA Mr. Grossman John Jess George Lushinsky Mont Robb, Jr William Rothman Harry Kruger Henry Goos Oak Hill Cemetery

Blackberry Crop Saved

The note reports heavy rainfall in eastern Nebraska, with 1.75 inches at Burlington and soil wet to six inches near Louisville. It states barley, wheat, oats, pastures, and corn will benefit, and mentions local observations from Charles Hickey and M. Godwin.

Jin Thomas Burlington Nebraska Charles Hickey Louisville M. Godwin

If You Advertise Once In A While

A hardware merchant returns home to find a silver percolator bought from a catalogue for 4.25 and charged by a seller who keeps stock. He laments not advertising while his wife insists that advertising brings customers who would otherwise buy from others offering the same item.

Express John

Omaha Ladies Luncheon Hosts by Streight and Kuffner

Mesdames H. J. Streight and P. K. Kuffner entertain Omaha lady friends at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Streight. Attendees include Mesdames F. W. Graham Roy Dodge Karl Roscoe J. G. Cromwell BJ. Drummond A. J. Jackson WI. Streight and HE. Hayes of this city.

H. J. Streight P. K. Kuffner Omaha

Posts and Wood for Sale in Cullom Area

A quantity of good bur oak posts and a large supply of good black wood offered for sale. For further particulars see Bower & Kino men, located one mile south and one and one half miles west of Cullom.

Bower & Kinomen Cullom

Congress Shine in Suspenders

A satirical note on Congress ending its session as members reportedly work in shirt sleeves with suspenders on display. The piece mocks formality, comparing clerical attire to pulpit norms and wondering how far the habit would extend if lawmakers ran the legislative process like a factory.

Congress Jim

Ruffner Wins Three Firsts at Red and Gun Club Meet

Horace Ruffner son of PO Wuffner wins three first prizes at the Omaha Red and Gun club opening events on Garterlake Memorial Day. He competes in men's canoe doubles and canoe tilting with Barrowman, and rows solo in the hurdy gurdy race, a demanding event. This marks Ruffner's second season winning this discipline.

Omaha Mr. Ruffner

Mrs McHugh and Mrs O Rourk Visit South Bend Friends

Mrs McHugh and Mrs O Rourk spent the night in South Bend with Jerry McHugh and family and returned home this morning. Mrs Jerry McHugh and her son accompanied the visitors to Plattsmouth for a brief visit.

Warning to Wife Beaters in Plattsmouth

A civic warning notes several neighbors report repeated wife beating and warns offenders that court records may include their names if behavior continues. The message pledges no-names now but promises public record exposure if incidents persist.

Plattsmouth

DeLong Resigns as Burlington Shop Foreman for Havelock

George DeLong, foreman of the Burlington machine shop for two years, resigns to take a similar post at Havelock. Superintendent Baird accepts the resignation. DeLong starts his new duties Monday. No replacement has been named for the local shops.

George DeLong Burlington Machine Shop Havelock Baird Mr. DeLong

Bohemian Amazons Play and T J Sokals Dance Delight Town

The Bohemian home talent presented Bohemian Amazons or Women Suffragettes at T. J. Sokals hall with every actor delivering natural, convincing performances welcome by a large crowd. A post play dance by M W A Orchestra drew many attendees and Memorial day picnic featured a platform dance with Burlington Route band.

T. J. Sokal Caat T. J. Sokols Burlington Route Band

Man Injured in Fast Fall at Mynard Station

Mr. Bergren sustained a bad fall this morning at Mynard while rushing to catch the morning train. He had been working on the W. T. Richardson dwelling for Baxter Smith. The slip injured his leg and halted work for the day.

Mr. Bergren Mynard Baxter Smith W. T. Richardson

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Fletcher Centaur Company Zuckweiler & Lutz J. W. Ghagomian H. P Washington Ruffner DeLong T. J. Sokal Hall Overland Union Overland Company Cass County Union, Nebraska
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