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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

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City Dads Convene Big Budget Meeting in July

The Plattsmouth city council, led by Mayor Sattler, discussed tax levies and street work including sidewalks on Fourteenth and Tenth streets, Euclid avenue closure remonstrance, and plans to pave Washington avenue. They considered a sinking fund loan of $5,000 and approved bids for exterior city hall painting, with numerous street and cemetery expenses reviewed.

Sattler Maury J. B. Martin Judiciary Committee Fred Ohm Fourteenth Street Bestor A. G. Roman Tenth Street Euclid Avenue Albert Timmis Pitts Barclay Warga Ndt Mike Lutz Archer Chicago Avenue Fire and Water Committee Charles Lamb Nebraska Lighting Company McKinley Red Oak Harris Councilman Battery Councilman Lushinsky Washington Avenue M. L. Williams H. A. Schoemann Shea W. D. Williams Bajeck Parks and Improvement Committee North Fourth Street Gideon Archer George Forbes Luschinsky W. M. Barclay Alvin Jones William Wilson M. Archer Albert Funk Frank Kalasek Bert Elledge C. E. McBride Tom Fraser Ed Snodgrass Nelson Renner Carl Egenberger Joseph Zitka Walter Connors Charles Allen Mike Karns Will Andrews Wesley Tulene Wes Kalasek Will Rishel J. L. Barton & Co Sexton Merle Parmele New York Belting and Packing Co Carl Carlberg John Pries L. A. Lee Guy Clossen Walter Olson Claus Boetel Bruce & Standeven Concrete Construction Co Lincoln Telegraph and Telephone Co J. E. Mason J. H. McMahen Plattsmouth Journal Nebraska Lighting Co Nemetz & Co City Hall Ed Swoboda Joseph Prince George Becker

Germans Are Not For Hughes Says Party Leader

St Louis June 12. Charles Boeschenstein Illinois Democratic leader says Hughes candidacy will not attract German Americans. He calls Hughes the pet candidate of elements loyal to Wilson or Roosevelt and warns German Americans will decide for themselves against racial pressure.

St. Louis Justice Hughes Charles Boeschenstein Hughes Wilson Germany Roosevelt

Mrs Mary Wolff Returns Home From Cedar Creek Visit

Mrs Mary Wolff of Cedar Creek returning home this morning on No. 93 after visiting her daughter Mrs Simon Clark and family for a few days.

Mary Wolff Cedar Creek Simon Clark

Flag Pole Raised at City Hall to Fly Stars and Stripes

Plattsmouth city government unfurls the United States flag from a new flagpole on City Hall. Councilman Luschinsky initiated the project and the unanimous council vote carried it through, displaying patriotic sentiment for the city.

Plattsmouth Counccilman Luschinsky United States of America

Pre-nuptial breakfast at the Gering home honors Janet Clement

This morning at the Gering residence on North Sixth Street a charming pre-nuptial breakfast was hosted by Misses Mia and Barbara Gering for Miss Janet Clement, whose marriage to Mr. Henry C. McMahen is set for tomorrow afternoon. The pink and blue decor featured pink peonies pink roses and blue cornflowers with cupid place cards and a four course luncheon. A kitchen quiz entertained guests as the bride was urged to purchase mysterious packages and received dainty gifts. Attending were Misses Gladys McMaken Jessie Robertson Janette Patterson Marie Donnelly Edith Dovey Gretchen Donnelly Verna Hatt Barbara Harriett Clement Margaret Donelan Emily McGregor Florence Richardson Ione Dovey Rachel Livingston and Mesdames R. F. Patterson G. H. Falter J. W. Falter and C. W. Baylor.

Gering North Sixth Street Mia Barbara Gering Janet Clement Henry C. McMahen Gladys McMaken Jessie Robertson Janette Patterson Marie Donnelly Edith Dovey Gretchen Donnelly Verna Hatt Barbara Harriett Clement Margaret Donelan Emily McGregor Sargent Neb Florence and Pheme Richardson Ione Dovey Rachel Livingston Mesdames R. F. Patterson G. H. Falter J. W. Falter C. W. Baylor

Kuhns of Omaha Buys Crescent Drug Store

Mr H A Kuhns of Omaha purchases Crescent drug store from W E Weld and son who plan to relocate and operate in another city. Kuhns arrives with strong business reputation and will take charge soon. Welds express regret at departure and wish them luck in their new ventures.

H. A. Kuhns Omaha Crescent Drug Store W. E. Weld Mr. Weld Iowa Weld

Stewart's Phonographs at Dawson's in Plattsmouth

Stewart's Phonographs priced five dollars featured at Dawson's in Plattsmouth Nebraska, offering a bargain item for local shoppers.

Stewart Dawson’s Plattsmouth Neb

Hawkenbery and Miss McBride Wed in Family Home

Miss Mable McBride and Glen R Hawkenbery were married at 4 30 PM in the home of Mr and Mrs Clay Tyler with Rev C E Per Lee officiating. Best man Leonard Hawkenbery and bridesmaid Esther Hawkenbery stood by as family hosted a wedding supper and best wishes. The couple, longtime city residents, will reside here while planning their future home.

Clay Tyler Mable McBride Glen R. Hawkenbery C. E. Per Lee Christian Church Leonard Hawkenbery Esther Hawkenbery C. E. McBride Tyler

Former Gass County Girl to Be Married in Lincoln

Ada Porter a former Cass county resident will wed C S Van Petten tonight at the Porters home in Lincoln. Rev H H Harmon of the First Christian church will perform the ceremony. Porter has lived with her brother in Lincoln and made many friends. Van Petten teaches in the Lincoln High School commercial department and is highly regarded by colleagues.

Lincoln Ada Porter C. S. van Petten George M. Porter H. H. Harmon First Christian Church Lincoln High School Porter Cass County

Returns From Montana Miss Ulrich Ends Season in Bozeman

Miss Josephine Ulrich, long engaged in millinery work in Bozeman Montana, has returned home for a short vacation to her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ulrich in this city. Her talent has been in high demand across western millinery shops.

Josephine Ulrich Bozeman Mont Charles Ulrich Miss Ulrich West

Harry Kruger and Family Visit Omaha

Harry Kruger and his family visited Omaha today to spend a few hours with friends and enjoy the city’s sights.

Harry Kruger Omaha

Union Youth Bound Over After String of Bad Checks

A Union resident identified as L. J. Austin is bound over to district court on multiple bad checks totaling about 40 dollars. He was arrested after passing two checks and attempted a third, leading to his detention by Chief Barclay and arraignment by Justice M. Archer. The case involved purchases and altered bills at local businesses including Heinrichsen, Holly, and Rhoden with funds believed unavailable. Prosecution cited the emotional distress and wedding plans frustrated by the alleged fraud.

L. J. Austin Union District Court Court of Justice M. Archer Barclay Austin William Heinrichsen Cass County Heinrichsen William Holly Bank of Union W. R. Holly Bank of Don C. Rhoden Murray Archer

Christian Church Sunday School Picnic Highlights

The Christian Sunday school primary departments enjoyed a Friday outing at Roy Smith’s grove. Teachers Mrs. O. C. Hudson Mrs. Lottie Ingalls and Mrs. Frank Sivey led the children with assistance from Mrs. Smith and Mrs. John Kopp. A luncheon followed with games and plans for future work.

Christian Sunday School O. C. Hudson Lottie Ingalls Frank Sivey Roy Smith Smith John Kopp

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Illinois The Journal Mr. Henry McMahen St. Luke’s Church W. S. Leete St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Gladys McMahen Fred W. Mann Reba McMahen Barbara Clement Helen Clement R. W. Clement Henry G. Soennichsen Miss McGregor Mendelssohn Granite Street Auto Mrs. McMahen Miss Clement Miss McMahen Clement Jack M’bride Gass County Montana the Christian Church
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