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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
1
A long column of ditties and witticisms and a brief legal note. The piece pokes fun at marriage money morals and fame while urging readers to pay for amusements and warning about free attractions. A court decision reverses a damages suit linked to a Burlington relief department certificate.
Sylvia Wrenn sues Edgar L. Wrenn in district court seeking a restraining order to prevent interference with Plattsmouth Steam laundry management and to bar entry to their home. She seeks divorce on grounds of marital discord and alleges years of abuse and infidelity. Judge Travis issued the temporary restraining order in Jessen's absence.
Sunday marked the annual memorial of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Daughters of Rebekah. About sixty members formed a procession led by the City Band to Oak Hill Cemetery where graves were decorated with flags and flowers. A partial list of remembered members followed, noting death dates ranging from 1872 to 1905 and places including Maywood and Los Angeles.
The report says Jins Kelley sustained serious injuries while helping Bax r Smith with work for Ron Patterson on a barn scaffold. He stepped on the edge of a board and fell several feet, striking the board with his side. He is in a critical condition this afternoon, though doctors hope no serious harm remains.
Invitations announce the marriage of popular county judge Ora Barl Farnham to Miss Ferne Villette Hager of Lincoln Nebraska. The wedding is set for June 1 at the bride’s parents home and a wedding trip will follow to Edgerton Ohio. After August 1 they will reside in Belle Fourche at the bridegroom’s cottage on Ash street. Farnham leaves for Lincoln with attendant bridesmaid Miss Laura De Fellows.
A husband struck his wife over hog ownership dispute and was arrested after she complained to Justice Barnes. He pleaded guilty and paid a fine of 10 dollars plus costs over 17 dollars. Separately, Nebraska Cotton Glove Co. in Omaha sought girls to operate sewing machines for cotton flannel gloves and mittens at 1509 Jackson Street.
A town column quotes an exchange urging residents to praise their town, its churches, people, and amenities. It warns that criticism won’t change the town clock or bells, and suggests emigrating if one cannot say something good. It endorses kindness over fault-finding.
The supreme court for the third time overruled a motion by Judge Fr Harmer for a rehearing in the Lillie murder case. Mrs Lillie, serving a life sentence for the murder of her husband Judge Hamer, filed the motion within forty days after affirmance. The court granted no leave to file the motion and rejected it. The motion was considered and overruled after two prior requests by Mr Hamer.
The Red Socks won twice against the Cudahy Diamond C team on home soil and at Cedar Creek. Manager Whitlock’s squad improved to a flawless record with 2 wins, totaling 5 runs in the first game and 9 in the rematch, amid a sparse crowd contributing admission fees to cover visiting expenses.
Hastings reports five years of operation showing receipts exceed disbursements by over 15000 and city lighting saved about 26000 in five years. The plant would cost private firms over 926000 for street lamps, saving Hastings about 6000 and yielding a net profit near 40000 after improvements totaling 70010.
Cattle and horses offered with room for sixty head. Plenty of grass and good water on Walker section seven miles west of Murray. Contact W. J. Raxann.
Mrs Sarah Inman, widow about sixty, was found dead at her Elmwood home. Her son Vert Inman and wife from Belovence OH sought entry, found a locked house, and a physician ruled death from heart trouble. Funeral planned at the Christian church at 3 PM tomorrow. An earlier runaway wagon incident on Main street disturbed the town, but no serious injuries occurred to Jay Madsen. Also reported: Arthur Jemaly and Walda Prancke wed in Lincoln, returning to Eagle.
A telegram received in Murray informs that Robert Root was drowned while living on a Wyoming ranch with his wife. Root, son of the late Anderson Root, had strong ties to Cass and Otoe counties and previously served in the county legislature. Further details were not available at press time, with fuller particulars promised later.
A reader presents a number between one and nine. Add one then multiply by nine. Cross out the tens digit, add fourteen, add the original number, and follow the advice of the answer.
The coroner and jury investigate the death of Wesley J Barr found a skull injury but could not determine a clear cause. Barr, a threshing machine man, had been released from hospital two months earlier and the funeral was held at Greenwood M E Church with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Court upholds the law as related to detention care and discharge for insane patients but strikes down the paroling provision requiring abstinence from liquor and avoidance of drinkers. Judge Letton writes the opinion noting the statute serves paternal care, not punishment, with released dipsomaniacs placed as equals to other citizens. The habeas corpus petition by John Swarting is denied. The manufacturers’ sworn statement about opiates is cited in Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup ads.
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