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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1913

Page

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City Council Deliberates Amid Active Session

The Plattsmouth council held a two hour meeting with lively debate. They approved library board appointments A L Tidd E O Hill and D C Dwyer and ordered an Elm Seventh Streets electric light. A curb and gutter petition led to a 26 foot width ordinance study. Bids on Chicago avenue sewer were reviewed with Sheldon preferred but noted as noncompliant. city attorney to opine. May receipts totaled 4083.30 including 1000 from Weber license. Police and court debt collections totaled fines 87 and costs 841. City actions include appeals in Perry and Wescott cases and potential land taxation outside city limits.

Library Board Messrs A. L. Tidd E. O. Hill D. C. Dwyer Seventh and Elm Streets Chicago Avenue Offerman Construction Company Mart Sheldon Sheldon Offerman Stiriel Ily Wurl Weber M. Archer Mike Kelley John Cory Mike State Railway Commission Sattler Board of Equalization Tidd Perry Waescott Plattsmouth T. W. Pollock Vroman Quuntilman Patherson Hallstrom Johnson Lushinsky Shea Supreme Court Richey Wescott Judiciary Committee

Old Sport the Station Cat laid to rest at Burlington depot

The Burlington station mourns as longtime resident cat Old Sport is euthanized after years of faithful service. Yardmaster Johnson and switchman Gonchenour lead the funeral procession, with the animal widely known to travelers and depot staff for many journeys and misrouted trips.

Burlington Oreapolis Ashland Lincoln Johnson Yardmaster Gonchenour

Funeral for Mrs Karen Warren Held at Smith Home

Services conducted by Rev D L Dunkleberger at the Smith residence honored Mrs Karen Warren. A quartet sang hymns before the casket was moved to Burlington depot and sent to Emerson Iowa for burial. The bereaved husband and motherless children receive community sympathy.

Karen Warren A. W. Smith D. L. Dunkleberger The Christian Church Messrs Kesse Perry O. Sandin Dr. L. Dunkleberger Golda Dunkleberger Burlington Depot Emerson Iowa

Lost item between Alex Hodden and Mynard seeks return

A vague lost item notice requests the finder to leave it with Dew L Brown in Mynard or at the stated location. The notice offers a reward and references a date like 6 7 2d 2twickly, implying a specific time frame for collection.

Alex Hhoden Mynard Job Dew. L. Brown

Old Fashioned Fourth of July Picnic At Tulene Grove

Tulene Brothers host an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration west of town with a dance platform, Tom Swoboda band, merry-go-round, and all-day shuttle buses from downtown to the grove. Free cold water, shade, and a quiet festivity aim to recall traditional celebrations over modern alternatives.

Playtsmouth Tulene Brothers Tulene Place Tom Swoboda Nial Tulene Grove

Evangelist Smith sermon fills city tent meetings

A large audience gathered at the big tent for Evangelist Smith’s "Is the Bible Tree" sermon. The service featured a forty five voice choir and a male quartet as Smith argued the Bible’s truth through witness, historical impact, and personal transformation, ending with a collective affirmation of belief.

Evangelist Smith Ehotr Serven Gilmore Klinger Binith MacKiwain Tostic Tonfght

Death of Miss Gladys Carey Near Mynard

Miss Gladys Carey, a highly esteemed young lady from near Mynard, died at her parents’ home after months of consumptive illness. Her brothers A. Carey and W. R. Carey of Hastings arrived to attend the funeral, likely to be held at home tomorrow.

Gladys Carey Mynard A.C. Carey A. Carey W. R. Carey Hastings Neb Tale Miss Carey

Mrs Chris Wohlfarth Injured In An Accident

Mrs Chris Wohlfarth slipped at her home Monday afternoon and twisted her ankle while striving to regain balance. She sprained her neck severely and required a physician but hopes for a speedy recovery. Her friends regret the mishap and wish her well.

Chris Wohlfarth

Has Fine New Gar Thierstate Auto Shown by Manners & Greil

Manners and Greil, agents for Thierstate automobiles, display a new six wheeled model noted for simple center control left hand drive and electric start. The car is electric lighted and praised for ease in riding and quality, described as a standout among local offerings.

Manners & Greil Thierstate Iso Wilhout

Flower Mission Held by W. C. T. U. Members

The annual Flower Mission by the W. C. T. U. gathered many friends at Mrs. Charles Troop's Chicago avenue home Monday. Ladies presented readings duets and songs, followed by a luncheon. Bouquets were distributed to the sick and shut-in, with a bouquet to The Journal office as a thank you.

Charles Troop Chicago Avenue Meadames A.J. Beeson Kerr Thelma Hudson Dames W.L. Austin P. B Ruffner M. Thomas G. Troop Masonic Journal

Norton Family Reunion Marks 75th Birthday

Hugh Norton, Missouri Pacific agent, returns from Talmage Nebraska where he aided his father in a 75th birthday celebration. The judge, described as hale, enjoyed the day with family and friends. Judee Nordon is noted as very active for his age and would seem younger than his years.

Hugh Norton Missouri Pacific Talmage Neh Norton Judee Nordon Bin

Visiting Old Boyhood Friends in Ohio Visit

David Coombes and his wife from Porlamoenth Ohio visit Jude W JH Newell and family and other friends. Coombs and Newell were boyhood pals and Civil War comrades, and the reunion brings pleasure to both families.

David Coomabs Porlamoenth Ohio Jude W. JH. Newell Mr. Coombs Mr. Newell

Rifle Range Near Completion At Fort Page Range

McLaughlin & Son contractors nearing completion of a rifle range project. Permanent butts finished, targets at 1000 800 600 100 and 200 yards placed across the range. A new concrete mixer was moved to Lincoln for University Place work. The officers’ quarters and range walks remain. state militia may use the range for practice upon completion.

McLaughlin & Son Sone Dlelion Lincoln University Place Rarnee Omaha

Have Fine Time Fishing At Cedar Creek Sunday

A local fishing party enjoyed a sunny Sunday at Cedar Creek lakes. A crowd of young people picnicked under shade trees, ate well, and spent the afternoon fishing and sight-seeing at the gravel pit before returning home. Participants included Margaret Tritsch Emma Tritsch Louise Keline Madge Meisinger Luella Kaffenberzer Mabel Kaffenberzer Kilmer Stoeler Willie Philip Fritz Kehne Clarence Meisinger Neary Nolting Sammy Rhoden Fred Mike August Kutlenberger Henry Lohnes George Steele and others.

Cedar Creek Lakes Atterdines Margaret Eimma Tritsch Louise Keline Mdna Meisinger Luella Mabel Kaffenherzer Messrs Kilmer Stoeler Willie Philip Fritz Kehne Clarence Meisinger Neary Nolting Sammy Rhoden Fred Mike August Kutlenberger Menry Lohnes Mys George Steele

Platform Dance Near Plattsmouth Planned for June 14

A platform dance will be held on a completed summer dance platform one mile west of Plattsmouth on Saturday evening June 14. Music will be provided by the Thomas Svoboda Orchestra and Tuelone Bros.

Plattsmouth Thomas Svoboda Tuelone Bros

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Dads Ennoy Prom Thestay’n Daily Ova the Journal For Calling Carda Tulene’s God Mr. Smith Winels Chris Wowlfarth W. C. TU Father Hall Ceder Creek
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