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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
5
The Journal urges Prattsmouth merchants to adopt Market Days to attract Cass County farmers. Glenwood has held two sales this season and plans more, using one or two auctioneers to sell farm goods, a model the Plattsmouth merchants should investigate to stay competitive.
Citizens urge early action to host a major street fair. Delegations plan to visit Nebraska City next week to secure the Cattterson Brainard Carnival Company, one of the largest in the land, aiming for a fair here the following week or later in the season.
The Journal refuses to publish unsigned letters or any that threaten dishonorable methods. It will only print communications signed by the author, and warns against writers who seek to stab in the dark while concealing their identity.
Friends report Mrs D M Jones was moved to the Lincoln insane hospital Friday afternoon after a health decline and insanity board examination. She went with her husband Mr Jones and Mrs Rasmus Peterson as supporters.
Charles C. Parmele returned from a business trip to Custer county reporting five deals. He sold two farms and purchased three more. One farm was bought by Jacob Trietseh of this city as eastern farmers buy fine farms at reasonable prices in this section.
A fishing party at Metzgar's pond near Cedar Creek was frightened by a fast freight. One team animal owned by M. E. Manspeaker was killed and another owned by W. D. Jones injured. Judge Newell helped arrange a replacement team from a stone quarry to return home. Other party members were W. A. Jones, Robert Newell, Bernice Newell, Helen Spies and Stanfield Jones.
On a complaint before Judge Archer a warrant was issued for Wm Grebe for disturbing the peace by fighting and conduct. The incident occurred at noon on Second and Main streets near the depot, witnessed by many. A similar complaint was sworn against Md Witherald by Levi Patton, with leaving set for June 6.
A Thursday Missouri Pacific freight wreck a mile north of Nebraska City sent several cars into the ditch. Clearing took about six hours and no northbound trains operated until after the clearance. The southbound morning passenger train was rerouted via the Burlington around 10 PM.
The Lincoln Journal reports rapid corn movement from the Burlington routes in eastern Nebraska. Last Friday 164 cars were loaded on the Lincoln division and the weekly average exceeds 200 cars per day, mainly from the Lincoln and Wymore divisions. The Lincoln division shipments largely come from the Schuyler line and the York to Lincoln segment and lines east of Lincoln.
The senior class lists 170 graduates including Miss Pearl Staats Albert Adolph Fricke of Plattsmouth and Ba witt Darling Crites of Chadron whose father Judge A W Crites long a city resident. Gertrude Harris Foxwell of Lincoln niece of Mrs Judge Ramsey also graduates. Degrees to be announced after second semester exams next Saturday.
A Cass County candidate reportedly planned to kiss the handsomest girls at public receptions to boost his popularity while his wife offered to kiss the most handsome young men. The item, from The Matte Valley Herald in Plattsmouth, reflects a humorous account of election campaigning tactics.
A Nehawka to Osa World report says Congressman Pollard pushes for a primary to avoid convention meddling. He accuses Judge Molmes of Lancaster and district politicians of plotting against him while warning supporters to prepare for a battle and a congressional committee meeting.
Journal omits this Decoration Day trip by John Todd from the south part of the county to Plattsmouth. He arrived with Howers in a steam automobile to decorate graves of his sisters Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Elgenbraadt in Oak Hill cemetery.
Rev. B R Bell of the Church of the Good Shepherd and Rev. M W Toss of St Andrews Omaha coord in town for a week long outing. About 100 youths aged 14 to 20 from Episcopal choirs will camp near Swallow Hill arriving June 20 for a week or ten days with Plattsmouth hosts pledging warm welcome.
Residents favor Burlington cooperation to run a day trip by rail for picnicking and fishing. A switch engine would haul cars in the morning and return in the evening, with hope the plan will succeed.
Dean's Regulats operate easily tone the stomach cure constipation. 25c. Ask your druggists for therm.
Obituary notes the death of Louis Wessel at his New York home after heart trouble. Born in Bohemia on January 7, 1837, he migrated to the United States as a youth, lived in St. Louis and Nebraska City, ran a general store, and later served as resident buyer for J. Wessel & Co. in New York before returning to active business. He was a pioneer, popular, and jovial, with many friends.
Public schools in Cass County have closed for the year and teachers will not wield corporal punishment for misconduct for several months. The suspension of the rod in classrooms prompts patrons to question whether continuing corporal punishment would have benefited education.
Charley Bestor, who was accidentally shot in the left leg last December while rabbit hunting, went to work for August Gorder last Monday morning. He has faced a hard time and has not yet resumed his trade but is slowly improving with the aid of a cane and hopes to discard it soon.
A carload of American fencing is offered with a call for buyers. Contact Asrmwissen & Lovoks to discuss availability and prices before purchasing.
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