Burlington creates industrial department to aid regional growth
The Burlington company forms an industrial department linked to real estate, with R A Howard as real estate and industrial commissioner and EB Westervell as assistant. The unit aims to develop legitimate local industries along its railroad, collaborating with city business groups and seeking input to boost regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Howard
Chicago
Westervell
Burlington Railroad
Death of County Farm Inmate Lizzie Carlson
An aged inmate, Lizzie Carlson, who had lived at the county farm for two years, died yesterday after a two year paralysis. Born in Ohio on June 5, 1845, she had previously been a housekeeper for a man named Moore who died about two years ago. The funeral will be held at the farm this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Carlson
Ohio
Moore
Trio of Fountain visits and journal renewal in Sidney
Jason Fountain of Sidney, Iowa, passed through en route home from South Bend where he visited his father T. J. Fountain. The father has suffered from gaulatones but felt some better as Jason departed. Fountain renewed his Journal while in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Fountain
Sidney
Towa
South Bend
T. J. Fountain
Jason
Mr. Fountain
G. E. Heebner
Nehawka
T. W. Fleming
Murray
Journal
Mr. Heebner
L. W. Gade
Gade
D Morgan
Florence Baird
Crete Briggs
Rachel Livingston
Ruth Johnston
John Chapman
Gertrude Morgan
Berneice Newell
Lucy Arnold
Bellevue
F. 8. White
Lincoln
Louisville
Kentucky
Chicago
Dorothy Britt
Ice Cream Cone 3 Faces Boric Acid Warning
Weather turns warm as health experts warn about boric acid in some ice cream cones. The Agricultural Department notes many cones may contain boric acid. Dr. Wiley urges consumers to avoid those and label boric-acid from non-boric-acid varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Health Department
Wiley
Library Hours Cut Early This Summer
Patrons are informed the public library will close at 8 PM during June July and August due to the extreme heat. By order of the library board.
Cherries for Sale by Mrs. Troop on the Tree
Mrs. Arthur Troop offers cherries at 75 cents per bushel on the tree ready for picking next week. Purchasers must pick them and send in orders at once. Platts phone 2 A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Troop
Platts
Miases Jennie and Nora Rattan Depart for Summer Normal
Jennie and Nora Rattan left this morning for Pory to attend the summer session of the normal school, joining other students for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miases
Jennie
Nora Rattan
Pory
Normal
L C Anderson Dies After Long Illness at Plattsmouth
L C Anderson longtime Burlington Railway employee died Sunday morning at his Plattsmouth home after a March stroke. Born February 20 1844 in Halmstad Sweden he lived in Illinois Nebraska and Wyoming before settling in Plattsmouth. Survived by wife one son John Anderson Sheridan Wyoming three stepdaughters Gerda Alpha Peterson and Mrs J A Engberg, two sisters in Sweden and Nebraska. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at home near Columbian school with Rev Gade officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Anderson
Lewis Christian Anderson
Halmstad
Sweden
America
Warren County
Illinois
Albertina Peterson
Plattsmouth
Sean
John Anderson
Sheridan
Wyoming
Gerda
Alpha Peterson
City
J. A. Enbure
Anna
Nelson
Western
Nebraska
Anderson
First Presbyterian Church
Orders of Odd Fellows
Columbian School
Gade
J. A. Engberg
Hoy
Olga
Stop Vine Street Racing Now Says Residents
Residents along Vine Street urge action against reckless automobile racing on the paved road. They compare it to Main Street danger and call for a city ordinance prohibiting racing or enforcement under state law. They want the chief of police to order drivers to cease speed on public streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Street
Main
Canned Goods Dealers to Visit Plattsmouth
The J. M. Rest We Have Advo and White House brands are canned by leading Plattsmouth dealers. The Mc Cord Brady Co of Omaha will send a representative within a week or two to solicit orders for future delivery. Orders taken and delivered through your home dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
White House
Plattsmouth
McCord-Brady Co
Omaha
Louisville Pushes for Better Roads Gains Local Support
Louisville residents push roadway improvements with strong backing from nearby farmers and an active corps of business leaders committing to the project. The effort emphasizes practical progress and community collaboration to advance the street program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Notice to Taxpayers Cass County Equalization Board Session
The County Board of Equalization will sit to equalize Cass County 1941 assessments in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Session starts Tuesday June 3 at 10 a m and runs daily to noon Saturday June 7. Claims for equalization must be filed by Friday June 16, 1911. D C Morgan County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Equalization
Cass County
Commissioners’ Chamber
Court House
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
D. C. Morgan
Happy Wedding Bells Ring For Young Folks
A wedding at 10 oclock in Plattsmouth joined Frank Bestor and Frances Wiber. Witnesses included Henrietta Chaloupka and Joe Hiber. Clergy Father Vieck officiated. After the ceremony guests traveled to the bride’s parents home for an elaborate repast. The couple will reside in Plattsmouth. Out of town guests included Miss Carrier, Donly, Mrs. Caroline Stone, and Will Hoiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Frank Bestor
Frances Wiber
Henrietta Chaloupka
Joe Hiber
Father Vieck
John Hiber
Herman Bestor
Cass County
Hiber
Restor
Journal
Miss Carrier. Donly
Caroline Stone
Johnson, Nebraska
Will Hoiser
Omaha
BAD IDEA TO QUIT SCHOOL AT THIS STAGE OF GAME
A school warning to boys restless to quit schooling for work. Advocates completing a high school level education or equivalent training to avoid long term hardship. Emphasizes value of literacy and technical skills over early wages.
Busy Plattsmouth residents and visitors in town notices
Local news recaps residents traveling to Omaha Denver and Belle Fourche. Several readers renew subscriptions. Mrs Farnham reports severe crop losses. Plans mention Fourth of July carnival and fall stock show. Community activities include marriage license issued and a college play in Bellevue.
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Ferguson & McKinney
C. E. Wescott
THE
Burlington
Board
L. C Anderson
Frances Hiber
John Rotter
Glen Brown
Denver
Los Angeles
W. H. Dubois
Alice Brendel
Jessie Drost
Union
Riley
A. L. Tidd
Stella
Fern Long
James Stillwell
Council Bluffs
L. H. Heil
George Hild
Emma Pape
Levi Rusterholtz
Patterson
W. S. Askwith
Masonic Home
William B. Kyle
Askwith
Masonic Board
Hazel Dovey
Cleveland
Loriene
Teressa Hempel
Gage
Oklahoma
Pearl Hempel
Frank Albin
Albert Nickles
Mr. Albin
Wasau
Mrs. Albin
Ed Tritsch
Delia
Meisinger
Maggie Kaffenta
Abere
F. N. Wenner
Nebraska City
Mattie Gaines
T.T. Wilkinson
Frank Gobelman
Justice Lillie
Fern Farnham
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Henry Heebner
Frank Kaubel
Racheal Livingston
Lela Livingston
Mattie Larson
Peru
State Normal
Elizabeth Newton
Carpenter Paper Company
John Kuhney
Fred Ebinger
William
Plainview, Neb
George Weidman
Frank Johnson
Weeping Water
Ward Clark
C. I. Vallery
Mynard
Journal Ofice
Mr. Vallery
B. Feinstein
Mrs. Schlaos
Petersburg
Neb
Mrs. Winkler
D. O. Dwyer
Lillian
Dwyer
School For the Deaf
Fireman’s Insurance Company
William Holly
Jon Roucka
Rovcka
E. H. Reece
G. A. Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
J. H. Teegarden
BE. G. Yont
Brock, Neb
Mr. Yont
Brock and
Teegarden
M. P
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