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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
2
Local boosters urge bringing the Katholicky Sokol society state tournament to the city for the three day event on September 4 5 and 6. Omaha area Bohemian communities would attend as South Omaha’s hall won’t be ready. U S society recently enlarged its hall and grounds to host athletic events.
The Ladies of the W. C. T. U. held their annual Floral Mission at Mrs. P. E. Ruffner's home with a musical program featuring readings, songs, and a flower mission demonstration. Guests included Mrs. Dawson of Farnum Nebraska and bouquets were distributed to the sick and to the Masonic home.
At a Sunday service of the Methodist church Young Men's Bible class Floyd Stone announced his resignation as president due to school duties. The class reluctantly accepted, and Lester Dalton was elected to succeed him as president to oversee the executive work.
Sheriff Quinton and Philip Thierolf left for Pender to interview a man jailed there who matches the description of the person involved in unloading several worthless checks Friday afternoon. Thierolf will assess if he is the culprit and arrange to bring him back for charges.
In county court Judge Beeson arraigned two Mexican men for petty larceny after they admitted stealing a watch from John Mc Daniels on Saturday. The court imposed $100 fines plus costs for each, and they were jailed for lack of funds until payment or release. The owner identified them in court as the culprits.
Last Friday about noon over one hundred people gathered at the Oxford school with baskets for a picnic dinner. Miss Mae Barker supervised a program of drills dialogues music pantomime and songs with many local pupils receiving souvenirs and diplomas. The crowd left as clouds threatened, and Miss Barker plans to teach at Right Mile Grove next year.
J. W. Tulene and his family have returned to Nebraska after wintering in California. He bought land near Whittier for fruit growing and brought back many fine oranges from R. Hampton’s farm. Hampton and family enjoy health in their new California home, and Tulene looks forward to the coming season there.
Nebraska state superintendent A. Q. Thomas urged Nebraska schools to tailor curricula to local needs at a Lincoln gathering. He called for pruning non essentials, teaching practical skills, and ensuring teachers know the good points of local practices. He praised rural consolidation as a path to higher statewide education standards.
This morning at the courthouse Walter Read and Pearl Mc Reynolds both of Murray were united in marriage by County Judge Allen J. Beeson. The couple plan to live near Murray where the groom works on Ian Minford's farm. Mr Read is a son of Byron Read.
Proposals for a business men's baseball game pitting north side against south side merchants. Past event saw veterans Henry Schneider and Henry Goos help the north side win, with current plans for a strictly commercial match to entertain the public and provide healthy activity for older players.
Happy Delous Robinson of Wabash and Miss Gertrude F. Bauer of Mur dock were quietly married by Judge A. A. Bishop. They planned to reside in Wabash after completing their city visit with relatives.
From Wednesday's Daly Mrs C A Rawls has returned home after an Omaha stay for a severe operation. Doctors report the operation was entirely successful and Mrs Rawls shows prospects for a speedy recovery. Miss Charlotte Thompson accompanies Mrs Rawls and will stay to assist for a few weeks.
Home Chapter Order of Eastern Star held a large meeting at the Mason ic temple. Miss Mary Becker of Union was admitted as a member and new officers were installed with Past Worthy Matron George W. Thomas in charge. A social time followed with strawberries cake ice cream and coffee.
Sheriff Quinton returned from Pender where he checked a jail inmate thought to be the wanted passer of worthless checks. The man was not Jensen, the suspect who fled with money from the city. Descriptions are circulated as officers seek the criminal in larger cities to capture him.
The child Norris Cummins from Wednesday's Day is reported improving after a Monday operation at St Joseph's Hospital in Omaha for a rupture. He was injured last summer when struck by a dislodged concrete pillar from H. D. Travis's porch and has slowly recovered since the accident.
The Swedish Aid society women visit Peter Nord’s home near Oreapolis for their annual picnic outing. About twenty from the city traveled by Burlington train to join the gathering and share a delightful day with a picnic dinner. The Nord home, near the river, provides an ideal venue for the traditional event.
The 11 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Con Grebe died after a months long stomach illness. Funeral held at 2:30 from the home of L B Vroman with Rev J H Steger officiating. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery. Relatives Lester Vroman of Havelock and A F Vroman of Omaha attended.
Maybelle Wilken announces the death of sister-in-law Clara Louise Wilken age 95? in Boelus South Dakota after long illness. Born in Plattsmouth September 14 1895 she lived there before moving to Creighton Nebraska and then to a farm in South Dakota. Funeral held in Clance on June 2. Her mother and two brothers survive.
A traction engine being unloaded at the Burlington freight house startled three teams on the west platform. The horses bolted up Main Street toward the Perkins House before being halted with minimal trouble. The drivers were highly excited for several minutes, but no serious harm occurred.
The Epworth League Tecumseh district will meet in Elmwood June 22 to 24. Elmwood hosts welcome delegates and expects record attendance in the new fine church building used for the sessions.
On May 13 a wife left her husband’s home of her own free will and accord. He states he will not be held responsible for any debts she may contract in her own name or his from that date onward.
A physician announces he is available at his office in the Coatest block once again. The notice addresses patients and the public seeking medical care and reestablishes his location for consultations and appointments.
From Tuesday's Marty, veteran drayman Claus Boetel shows a stylish harness housing for his Star dray line. The brass sign bears a shield and star with C B and dray in prominent letters, enhancing the wagon’s appearance while Boetel maintains his usual dispatch and courtesy.
The Latter Day Saints opened a series of meetings at Garfield park drawing strong interest from local members. Elder Grimes of Kansas City Missouri leads the sessions and has delivered several engaging sermons.
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