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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

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City Council Forms Committee to Confer with Frank E White

City officials appoint a three member committee to confer with Frank E White over repairing and brick facing of three wooden buildings in fire limits. The move follows council debates on avoiding a lawsuit and references to past precedents.

Frank E. White City Vondran F. E. White White Richey Davey Tidd Dovey Hickey Jones Hallstrom Councilman Battery Sattler Bullery Lushinsky and Kroehler Brothers Judiciary Committee Finance Committee Ernest Milburn John Fitzpatrick Kroehler H. D. Stanley R. A. Bates Henry Trout M. McGool Lewis Melbach Mark Sheldon James F. Neuman Platts- Police Rgfieriek Aes Krohler Mouth Telephone Company B.G. Ward Two Plains Claims Committee John Bauer J. H W. McMahen Sodding Library Lawn Treasury Carl G. Fricke

Miss Anna Weidman Joins Charles Herger Bakery as Clerk

Miss Anna Weidman accepted the position of clerk at the Charles Herger bakery and will begin her duties Monday. She is described as capable and genial, with a bright outlook for the trade.

Anna Weidman Charles Herger Bakery Miss Weidman

Making Permanent Walk on South Fifth Street

From Tuesday's H C McMahen and Son, workers lay a concrete walk beside their concrete works on South Fifth Street. The half block project closes a gap and provides a good path from Main Street to Garfield Park, a direct route from the shops to the post office.

H.C. McMahen & Son Company South Fifth Street Main Street Garfield Park

Omaha Boosters Laud Nebraska Road On Kansas City Trip

The Omaha World-Herald reports Omaha boosters praised the Nebraska motor route to Kansas City as superior to the Missouri side. The ten hour outward run and a return of ten hours to St Joseph highlighted rough downsides but overall ideal highway conditions. Attendees included Ward Gifford and H B Frederickson with others from Plattsmouth. A future cross-country trip is planned to Salt Lake City.

Omaha World-Herald Omaha Nebraska City Kansas City Nebraska Missouri St. Joseph Kansas Ward CG. Gifford The Commercial Club H. BE. Fredrickson J. A. Sunderland J. E. George R. P. Hamilton T. A. Pollock Plattsmouth Salt Lake City

Resolutions of Condolence for Cedar Creek Camp Member

The Cedar Creek Camp Noe Modern Woodmen of America adopts resolutions mourning George Warner a loyal member and family man. The camp offers sympathy to his wife and family and orders a copy in the minutes and in the official paper.

George Warner Cedar Creek Aemrica J. H. Hessenflow George P. Meisinger H. Gi. Frey

County board session ends with equalization plan

C J Heebner of Nehawka and G A Jordan of Alvo attended the regular county commissioners meeting with Mr Friedrich. The commissioners will sit as a board of equalization this week to review assessments.

C. J. Heebner Nehawka G. A. Jordan Alvo Friedrich County Commissioners Board

Jury panel formed in McElwain vs Platte Mutual insurance suit

District court jury was empaneled to resolve disputes over an insurance policy claimed unpaid and allegedly canceled. Testimony tracked who paid premiums, whether coverage lapsed, and details of the fire loss and policy handling. The case remained ongoing as the Journal went to press.

Sarah McElwain Platte Mutual Insurance Company Plainti J. Q. Lansing James Sperry B. GC Hyde Dietrich Koester G. M. Minford Leenee Asbury Jacks W. J. Magney J. Compton William Hulfish K. R. Gering Frank McAleoy Mr. Gering B. A. McRlwain Mr. McElwain Mr. McElroy McElwain

Thanks for the Sympathy After Loss

Acknowledges neighbor and friend support after the sudden death of a husband and father. Special thanks to the Sons of Herman for kindnesses and floral tributes. Signed by Mrs George Wagner and Children.

Herman George Wagner

James Terryberry Returns From Hazelton Real Estate Duty

James Terryberry came back from Hazelton North Dakota on the morning train today after tending to real estate owned by the William Volk estate.

James Terryberry Hazelton N. D William Volk

Mayor Sattler backs simple Plattsmouth Fourth of July plan

Plattsmouth residents are urged to hold a modest Fourth of July celebration in the city park with a couple of speakers a home chorus and the Burlington House band. Fireworks at night would cap the event while avoiding costly external attractions. A mass citizens meeting could organize funding and logistics.

Sattler Plattsmouth Burlington House

Former Plattsmouth Resident Dies in Lincoln

Howard Beaty, longtime Burlington engineer and former Plattsmouth resident, died suddenly at his Lincoln home Saturday afternoon after a brief illness in Omaha. He was 59, born in Pennsylvania, and leaves a wife and daughter Mrs. Roscoe Alexander of Topeka. Funeral held at St. Pauls Church in Lincoln with George Dodge and wife from Plattsmouth in attendance.

Howard Beaty Burlington Lincoln Mr. Beaty Omaha Lincely Havelock Linton Roscoe Alexander Topeka Kansas St. Paul's Church George Dodge

Proper Way to Look at It Opinion on Road Funding

The Tecumseh Journal-Tribune argues that all highway users benefit from well maintained roads, not just motorists. It urges farmers and others to contribute financially, noting farm property values rise with good highways and criticizing selfish refusal to support road upkeep.

Tecumseh Journal-Tribune Johnson County

Chicken Farm Prospering with Barred Plymouth Rock Chicks

Oscar Wilson operates a chicken farm as a side line to his barber shop. He already has a fine flock of full blooded barred Plymouth Rock fowls and three weeks after stocking a new incubator with 130 kilograms of eggs, is yielding a steady stream of the same birds. He keeps several pens near his shop and reports the chicks are thriving.

Oscar Wilson Plymouth Rock Oscar

Lawn Social Benefit for Mynard Baseball Club

A lawn social will be held on the Propst lawn Saturday evening June 46 to raise funds for the Mynard baseball club. Lee cream and cake will be served and all are invited for a pleasant social time.

Robert Propst Mynard Baseball Club Lee

Forty-Fifth State Sunday School Convention in Omaha

The forty fifth annual state Sunday school convention meets in the Omaha Auditorium starting June 18 for three days. Noted speakers include Prof. BL Rouse of Peru. A piano concert with 500 to 1 000 voices and the Omaha Symphony Study orchestra directed by Mr Cox opens the event, free for delegates.

Omaha BL. Rouse Peru Plattsmouth Prano Omaha Symphony Cox Plattamouth

German Turners Complete Concrete Walk on Washington and Eighth

The German Turners finished a concrete walk along the east and south sides of their hall on Washington avenue and Eighth street. Residents of North Eighth and worshipers to the south attending the Christian church will greatly value the new path. McMahen & Son Company built the walkway.

Hall Washington Avenue Eighth Street North Eighth Christian Church McMahen & Son Comepany

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Kurtz Lushinsky Johnson Wiggin Jl. G. McMahen & Sons Company Herger’s Kanoad Iowa Platte Mutual Insurance Co Oattler Plattomouth Chicken Farm Mynard
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