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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
3
Avoca residents seek the assailant who attacked 65 year old Mrs Schmidt in her home. Sheriff Quinton and Deputy Manspeaker searched the scene with bloodhounds from Lincoln but could not secure a suspect. townspeople fear vigilante anger and suspect an insider familiar with the premises.
Governor I A Shallenberger proclaims a statewide primary on the third Wednesday in August 1910. Voters will nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer superintendent attorney general lands and buildings railway commissioner six congressmen state senators and representatives. Also an expression on a proposed amendment defining elector qualifications.
Marriage license day yields three couples Gus Hatcher age 22 and May Scott age 20 from Glenwood Simon G. Van Winkle 23 and Kate Adele Curtis 17 both of this city Jesse F. Varga 22 and Ella M. Sattler 22 of this city secured licenses. Miss Nannie Monroe of Glenwood wed Robert Kennedy of Kansas at 4 pm. Local guests R E Monroe Miess Monroe attend.
Henry Burrows known as Hi Henry arrived from the country to discuss last Saturday’s incident when he drove a blind horse down the street. The court under Judge Archer warned him about punishment, he pled guilty after probing his state, and was fined five dollars plus costs with a suspended sentence until next Saturday. Separately, the Euterpeans held a social at the Wescotts’ Sunnyside lawn.
Stomach and Liver Tablets claim to brace nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the system sold by all dealers.
Conductor C A Lyman of the Burlington carried Mrs Katherine Shull ninety nine from Gretna to Omaha yesterday. She had never ridden a railroad train before and recalled Omaha's early days with only three houses. Rev Mr Johnson and his wife accompanied her. Her husband died twenty five years ago and she prefers living near Gretna despite Omaha visit. She became dizzy looking out the window at speed.
The My Lights Nebraska Lighting company is erecting flaming ar es to illuminate Main street at the corners of Main & Sixth, Main & Fourth, and Main & Second. The project promises better street lighting, improved appearance, and practical utility for Plattsmouth. Conrad Dend of Cedar Creek is in the city on business.
Harry Reese, a longtime local, suffered severe injuries after a train incident when his foot slipped while boarding. He lost an arm and a leg in the accident, with broken bones and bruising. he has many friends here sending heartfelt sympathy as he recovers. Reese formerly worked for Burlington as a fireman and survived earlier wrecks.
Mrs Charles M Foster entertained yesterday afternoon for her fiftieth birthday with a quilting party at her home. Friends enjoyed needlework and social diversions, a dainty lunch, and several handsome presents as mementos of the occasion. Attendees included Mesdames George Parks H Barthold Holmberg P Turn Grace Wiles Linville Dr J H Hall M S Briggs J W Grassman.
A Manitoba Good Roads association initiative invites four municipalities to compete for three monthly road miles. Entries due by June 16, with June to August showing, and payments capped at 15 dollars per mile for the period. Prizes 25, 15, and 10 dollars totaling 200 dollars. Casa county urged to consider participation.
A partition suit covering land in Greenwood and vicinity was filed today in the Clerk of the Court Robertson office. Plaintiffs are represented by Messrs John M Leyda Bryan Clark and William Robertson.
The Nebraska City News argues against county option advocates, accusing them of labeling opponents as immoral. It defends independent editorial stance, opposes county option as cowardly stepping stone to state wide prohibition, and insists on immediate statewide prohibition.
The passage argues the "big head" stems from a lack of sense. Money, clothes, and brief authority can inflate some people while better jobs or success do not. True wisdom rejects arrogance, and those who become stiff necked from success reveal weak intellects.
Adam Melsinger and his wife, among Cedar Creek's popular residents, came to town to spend the day. Melsinger called at the Journal office to renew his subscription, a friendly visit noted. Mr and Mrs Meisinger returned home that afternoon.
The Bucks of the Timber club prepares for a big summer with many members applying. A gathering at the plense ground near King Hill drew residents and visitors, including Cummings and wife, Revah Raymond and Hazel Covert, Louis Ranard plus others. Bathing season nears as the water warms with onions and ice cream to be served.
In county court this morning a hearing on claims against the John G. Hansen estate was had. The hearing was not finished but continued over. Among those attending were Monsrs. Gus and Charles Hansen and John G. Wunderlich of Nehawka. Miss Mildred Cummins is a visitor today in Omaha, having gone to that city on the morning train.
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