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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

2

Auto Collision Injures Several At Omaha Race Track

At an Omaha auto race last Friday two Avoca citizens, Joseph G. Zimmerer and Harry H. Marquart, were severely hurt when their Buick crossed into the track and was struck by F. E. Doherty’s car. Zimmerer suffered a bloody nose and bruises while Marquart endured a dislocated hip, internal injuries, and a broken forearm. Both were loaded into a Johnson & Danforth truck and taken to Wise Memorial hospital.

Avoca Omaha Joseph CG. Zimmerer Harry H. Marquart Th. C. Marquart Omaha World-Herald Joseph G. Zimmerer WH. Marquart Nebraska Crea F. E. Doherty Doherty Marquart Zimmerer Johnson & Danforth Wise Memorial Hospital

Memorial services observed by lodges in city

The A O U W lodge held memorials for 29 deceased members with graves decorated by committees led by William Holly and J P Sattler. A memorial sermon at the Methodist church praised charity, delivered by Rev Avastin, with music from Mrs Hayes and the choir.

A. O. O. F. Lodge the Wity Willian Holly J. P. Sattler John Corey Rebeccas Holly Peterson J. McNurtin Beeson Taylor Methodist Church Avastin First Corintheans Anatin

Parsonage Reforms by Rev Austin in Plattsmouth

Rev Austin actively leads and funds parsonage improvements for Plattsmouth success. He oversaw remodeling cost exceeding 150 dollars, working despite heat to complete the project at the parsonage.

Rev. Austin Plattsmouth

Burlington Pay Car Arrives Darkens City About 600 Employed

The Burlington pay car arrived in the city today, drawing down the spirits of about six hundred employees and likely affecting payroll distribution and morale.

Burlington

Young Couple Weds in Texas Entertains Friends

News from Plattsmouth reports the marriage of Ralph White of Marshall Texas to Maude M Wolfe of Lincoln. The ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln occurred in front of many young friends with Mrs Monte Allen playing the wedding march. The couple will reside in Marshall where White manages the telephone company.

Ralph White Marshall Texas White Maude M. Wolfe Lincoln Trinity Episcopal Church Monte Allen A. W. White J. A. Donelan Plattsmouth Bell Telephone Nebraska City School For the Blind

Express Agent Buries, Burns $2000 Package Containing Cash

Omaha bank consignment turns up missing after agent J I Banning hid the money in a waste basket and burned the contents. He discovered the loss Thursday morning, with little chance of recovery.

J. i Banning Agent Banning Hi Express Aonaweerd Omaha Banning Nehawka News

Speck Held For Inebriety Hearing By Insanity Board

James Speck, a farmer near Murray, faced the insanity board on an inebriety charge filed by his son. Testimony showed family tension and alleged past violence. Speck was paroled and may be freed if he avoids drinking.

James Speck Murray John Speck Gereing Speck Lincoaln Equity Court

Mr and Mrs Alfred Nickles Fare Omaha on Morning Train

Mr and Mrs Alfred Nickles were passengers to Omaha on the morning train today.

Alfred Nickles Omaha

Ashland Drainage District proposes bonds for district funding

Notice states Ashland Drainage District seeks 17 568.00 dollars in bonds at six percent interest payable over ten years. Owners may prepay proportionate shares within sixty days at Farmmer and Merchants Bank Ashland to reduce their tract’s levy. If deficits arise from appeals or uncollectible assessments, they fall on all lands per benefit unit.

Ashland Alxty Dayne C. Keetle Farmere and Merchants Bank Newanka A. B. Fuller Nebraska Giauiriet

Probate Notice in Cass County Nebraska Bevan Estate

Probate notice from Cass County Nebraska about the estate of Abel Bevan deceased. Administratrix reports final settlement and petition for discharge except for claims. Hearing set in County Court Rooms Plattsmouth on June 27 1914 at 10:00 AM. Objections must be filed before hearing. Allen J Beeson County Judge signs the notice.

Abel Bevan Elaima Plattermouth County Court Said County Allen J. Beeson

Will and Testament Probated Action in Cass County

In Cass County Nebraska Sam B Tiams petitions probate of an alleged last will for Henry Hardwork deceased. A hearing is set before the County Court at Plalnsmouth on June 5 1911 at 10 o clock am. Objections must be filed by that date. Court notice dated May 22 1914.

State of Nebraska Plalnsmouth

Final settlement in Lewis estate in Cass County Court

In County Court Cass 8s Albert Eugene Lewis deceased. Administrator reports final settlement and petitions approval. Hearing in Plattsmouth on July 8 1941 at 9 o clock a m. Objections must be filed by then. Witness Allen J Beeson County Judge seal.

State of Nebraska Cass Albert Eugene Lewis Plattamouth Allen J. Beeson

Omaha Travelers Accompany Uncle Tom Toward Cozad

Mes. George Dovey and daughter Miss Edith traveled with Uncle Tom this afternoon as they moved toward Cozad from Omaha, continuing their journey together.

George Dovey Miss Edith Omaha Uncle Tom Cozad

Seagrave Charged With Assault After Plattsmouth Visit

John Henry Seagrave of Omaha arrived in Plattsmouth and rough housing led to his arrest. Sheriff Quinton held him as county attorney filed two counts including assault and contempt of a district court order tied to a divorce decree. A contempt hearing before Judge Travis will follow the assault proceeding.

John Henry Seagrave Omaha Plattsmouth John Henry Beeson Seagrave Travis

Plainview Boosters Tour Nine Towns On July Fourth

Former Plattsmouth residents now in Plainview Neb celebrate a July Fourth booster trip. A committee led by Fred Ebinger organized the tour with 21 autos carrying about 100 boosters and the Plainview band. The group traveled 105 miles without incident, visiting nine towns.

Plattsmouth Plainview Neb Messrs. Ebinger Gaines Engler Fred Ebinger Platnsmouth

Ho Ha River Trip Delights Local Youth Group

A group of young people enjoyed a river excursion aboard the Ho Ha boat owned by Roy Holly and John Hadraba. They left early, picnic at Gechinour island, dined well, and spent the day on outdoor activities before returning home in the evening. Attendees included Marie and Opal Fitzgerald, Goldin Noble, Miss Record of Pacific Junction, Roy Holly, Charles Hula, and Joho Hadraba.

Roy Holly John Hadraba Gechinour Island Marie Opal Fitzgerald Goldin Noble Record Pacific Junction Iowa Méssise Roy Holly Charles Hula Joho Hadraba

Miss Tuey Home After Successful Year at Redfield Conservatory

Miss Jennie Tuey, Plattsmouth’s prominent young lady, arrived home on the midnight train Friday. She completed a successful year as a professor at Redfield College Conservatory of Music and plans to continue teaching music and art in Plattsmouth while her pupils await her return. She is a graduate of Tabor College Conservatory of Music, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Yaev of South Park.

Jennie Tuey Plattsmouth Miss Tuey Redfield

Omaha High School graduates pictured include Wayne Murphy

The Sunday Bee features a group portrait of Omaha High School graduates with a Plattsmouth youth named Wayne Murphy singled out as having a strong likeness in the photo. The article notes the resemblance to the former Plattsmouth resident.

Ith Omaha Plattsmouth Wayne Murphy

Calocide foot treatment promises relief for sore feet

Dissolve Calocide in hot water and soak feet nightly to reduce bunions and corns. The remedy claims rapid relief, peeling corns, and eliminating odor with a 25 cent package available at druggists or through wholesalers.

Joe Bunion

Enjoy Outing at Burlington Bridge Picnic

Yesterday a group of Omaha youths gathered near the Burlington bridge for a full day outing. They packed baskets and dinner fixings, enjoyed a noon picnic, and shared in the meal with companions Mary McElroy Della Moore Julia Bagley Verna Hart Albert Ellenberger George Morris Clarence Wells and George Philips all of Omaha.

Burlington Bridge Mary McElroy Della Moore Julia Bagley Omaha Verna Hart Albert Ellenberger George Morris Clarence Wells George Philips

Fourth at Plattsmouth Grand July Celebration Plan

Plattsmouth arranges a grand Fourth of July event with the Red Men in charge and Avoca promising a big celebration. Union Nehawka plan to join in, while Nehawka holds a Woodman celebration and Union hosts the old settlers reunion in August.

Plattsmouth Avoca Union Nehawka Union Ledger

Former Plattsmouth Teacher Goon to Teach in Billings High

Miss Gertrude Goon of Red Cloud, a member of the state university graduating class, arrived this week as guest of Mesdames Salsbury and Wiencke. She will teach domestic science at Billings High School in the coming year.

Gertrude Goon Red Cloud State University J. H. Salsbury G. K. Wiencke Goon Billings Montana Nemaha

Improvements at local market and school grounds

Kunsmann and Ramee improved the meat market front with a fresh coat by J R Rummerfield. Janitor Mullis cleared weeds around the high school campus street, urged for South Ninth street owners to imitate to reduce hay fever risk for residents.

Kunsmann & Ramee J. R. Rummerfield Mullis South Ninth Street

Picnic Party at North Maiden Lane Grove

The Z G B 4 lodge held a picnic yesterday afternoon in the North Maiden lane grove. Eighteen families represented, lunch baskets and gallons of ice cream fed the crowd as they enjoyed a royal afternoon. After sunset the picnickers dispersed in the cool twilight.

Maiden Lane

Omaha visitor party stays with H N Dovey family

Miss Helen Dovey arrived from Omaha on Saturday afternoon with Misses Ruth Cadwell and Florence Nason. They were over Sunday guests at the H N Dovey home.

Helen Dovey Omaha Ruth Cadwell Florence Nason H. N. Dovey Home

Cherries Offered For Sale By Bob Firth

Bob Firth offers cherries at 75 cents per bushel with contact by phone at 10.0 Murray. The terse ad notes availability and pricing for potential buyers.

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C.E. Wescott THE Home OF Satisfaction RAGE Joseph Zimmerer Harry Marquardt Degree of Honor Mra. RK Tt. Hayes James Higley William Copenhaver W. H. Steimker Gus Johnson August Race Byelvon Sheffer BR. Faller Blaie Cass County Will J. H. Seagrave
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