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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
8
Low summer excursion rates to eastern cities lure travelers. A 90 day tourist rate covers New York Atlantic City Boston Montreal Portland Buffalo and others with diverse tours via Old Point Comfort and ocean voyages to New York and Boston.
The Union column records visits from Mayme and Rose O'Donnell and other relatives, a county superintendent visiting from Plattsmouth, extended Texas visits, and various local town events. It notes rheumatic illness of Verna Graves, a surprise visit by Charles McNamee of Brush Colorado, and local reports on travel, auto incidents, and a hail storm's crop damage southwest of town.
Mrs George IL Olive has been ill ten days but is convalescing. Miss Alma Speck of Plattsmouth visited Fred HH and family and Mrs B H Smith after visiting her parents. A heavy rain with hail Tuesday caused little crop damage. John Bogard returned from North Platte noting a light wheat crop and much ground planted to corn. Weeping Water citizens, by a good majority, voted for an elec-
Local items list movement of residents and visitors to and from Plattsmouth. John McNurlin returned from Cedar Creek on No 4. Shrader of Avoca visited Plattsmouth and registered at the Riley. Adolph Radsky arrived on No 4 and visited friends briefly. Mrs Ray Smith traveled to Omaha to visit friends. Sheriff C D Quinton was in Omaha on Meral business. Nettie Hawksworth, Columbian School teacher, left for Burlington on the morning train. Marie Bookmeyer returned from Lincoln after completing exams. A G Baldwin of Weeping Water shopped in Plattsmouth with Gorder implement house. Wescott Perry and 25 30 Sunday school workers departed for Union for the district convention. Jonnie Reynolds received a card from parents B J Ktwynoliis and wife from Nederland Texas reporting safety and good health. Fred Richardson and Baby Richardson of Rosalie returned home. Floyd and Wayne Richardson remained for longer. Lloyd Gapin of Murray and son Oliver visited Omaha to consult Dr Owen about eye trouble. expected long treatment to restore sight.
Mrs J R Baumgartner and child arrived today to visit Meese of Mynard. Mrs Anna Leddy of Murdock was a Plattsmouth visitor today looking after business in the dis-
A flood of short notices covers residents and visitors around Plattsmouth. Travelers include G J Meissinger, Adam Stoehr, William Gillispie, and Mrs. Donley. local business and family updates follow, with hail damage noted near Weeping Water and plans for next year’s school staff.
For Rent a seven room cottage in good locality with city water gas and electricity. For sale a three room cottage on Wintersteen Hill one lot city water cement walk and other conveniences price 8350 if sold at once 8100 cash balance on time 86.00 monthly. Property rented for 5 per month Why not own your own home and save rent We have several similar propositions For Rent an eight room residence on High School Hill Modern Apply at the office Windham 6-1-d&w
Candidate D C Rhoden announces his bid for sheriff noting submission to voters in the upcoming primary and asking to be placed in nomination on the Democratic ticket.
The Nehawka column reports on road conditions worsening to mood roads within a year, corn prices rising prompting sales, visits by J. W. Stone and the editor to Burke South Dakota, Frazer Bear family visiting, and Nelse Anderson returning to his South Dakota ranch. It notes Red Men July Fourth celebration, clay pit shutdown due to orders, local improvements by Davidson Ballentine Frank Boedeker and Ben Hoaback, a derailment incident near Union, and Justin Sturm’s picnic abduction ride ending with tire repairs and search parties.
One Davis gasoline engine nearly new for sale. Used briefly and inquire at this office for particulars. A good bargain. 16-Ufw.
Dr Farwell of Omaha was in the city between trains today, stopping briefly to visit local colleagues and observe a momentary lull in the schedule.
A church benefit social is planned in Mynard on Thursday evening June 8. Everyone is invited to attend for a good social time and to support church work.
Grace Irene Hempel daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles L Hempel married Albert James Fistek Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home Rev Frederick T Rouse officiated Helen Kline of Plattsmouth sang a solo Loreine Hempel of Gabe Oklahoma played the wedding march Attendants Miss Witzel Hempel sister of the bride and Mr John Fistek brother of the groom A punch bowl hostess Miss Elizabeth Bond A wedding supper followed with pink and white roses as centerpieces They will reside at 1801 Emmet street Out of town guests included Mrs Janet Veetison Miss Helen Kline Miss Gora Edgington Miss Clara Edgington Mrs Arvin Ramge Mr and Mrs Frank Seuerstein The bride born in this city and friends extend best wishes
Arthur Troop traveled to Nehawka today driving Robert Troop's new vehicle, a Vehlie, indicating a casual family trip with a recently acquired automobile.
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