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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
8
Local notices show Miss Mary Propst, Prof. Asch, and several Omaha visitors catching trains for a day in the city. Others plan trips to Lincoln, Syra cuse, or Texas on business and family visits. County officials and citizens mention letters, probate actions, and upcoming travels to El Paso and Mexico.
Warm Time W Kelly Pax deputy treasurer narrowly escaped severe injury when a small fire started in his coat pocket. He fought the flames himself, burning his coat, with speculation about the cause including a match or pipe, while avoiding the fire department.
The Blue Sunday School Convention will meet in Kearney Tuesday through Thursday with about 1500 delegates expected. A parade of 500 men from state Bible classes is planned. H. Wearett left for the delegate city that evening, and Mrs. Anne Morgan traveled as an elected delegate from the local Christian Sunday School.
An advertisement seeks a trustworthy female applicant for general duties at Barclays Restaurant. Responsibilities include serving customers, clearing tables, and light kitchen support. Applicants should be prompt, polite, and able to follow routines.
Will Bach jr accompanied by his sister Mrs. Peter Welch traveled to Omaha where he will wed Miss Agnes Barry tomorrow. Bach is a prominent, respected young businessman known for his clean record and hard work. Barry is a charming, talented woman well regarded by many in the city.
Alice Towle of South Omaha Willo is seriously ill at her home. Neighbors and family were alarmed as physicians performed an operation and reported she showed improvement the next morning. Towle was formerly Mrs. Alice Sullivan of Uteelty.
A notice from Saunders County Nebraska announces a petition filed May 1 by Abel Fuller Nelson Sheffer Hot Coleman and others seeking formation of the Ashland Drainage District under state laws. The resolution outlines district boundaries in Saunders and Cass counties and sets a public vote for July 2, 1908 at the Saunders County Clerk’s Office in Wahoo to determine formation and governance.
By order of the mortgage holder the property securing a note of 290.00 with interest accrues, executed by Jarry Hener Perry Marah and Prwali Maralane, transferred to First National Bank of Thattanimnih Nebraska. The sale is set for the public auction at the courthouse steps in the city of Mattawouth on the rath Wey of Jim 1900 at 4 oclock in the afternoon.
A promotional line suggests using Acorna for guaranteed goods and workmanship with the Enoke Ptak and Bajeck names highlighted as seals of quality.
In the Dears Court of Case Coun IX the matter of Regina Wolf deceased the petition of J Vo Egenberger administrator seeks license to sell sections in Township 12 north Range 13 east and adjoining blocks to raise 360.00 for debts and costs. The order sets July 4 1909 at 9 am in Plattsmouth Nebraska for all interested to appear and show why license to sell should not be granted.
The Missouri River climbs after a rapid rise starting the night before last with gains of four inches then another foot and two inches. Tributaries Platte and Yellowstone flood. North Platte over its banks flooding western Nebraska bottoms. Yellowstone snowmelt feeds Missouri rise. bar opposite the city may be covered as channels shift.
A group from Plattsmouth leaves this afternoon for a four month western tour. Mrs. John Hohlshuh Mrs. Robt Troop and Misses Anna Egenberger and Rosa Vorndran travel to Denver then Salt Lake City Los Angeles San Francisco Portland and Seattle to see relatives and the Yukon Alaska exposition before returning via Idaho Montana Wyoming and Nebraska. The trip promises enjoyable travel and a chance to view fine country.
The Journal received a fine box of strawberries and gooseberries from Fruitdale farm owned by J. C. Petersen southwest of the city. The berries are large luscious and praised as superior to southern Texas Arkansas or Missouri varieties in size and flavor. Mr and Mrs Petersen are thanked for the thoughtful gift and the berries are said to be the finest seen in the local market this year.
In County Court yesterday two cases were continued. The State v. Ramo was postponed to July 12. Attorney T. J. Doyle could not attend. Kell v. Rage also set for July 12. This no damage case for a result.
Dr I D Jones and Jacob Schneider arrive by Schuyler train while Cr D Clapp visits county seat. Commissioners open bids on concrete bridges as Mrs Bertha Oehlerking is declared insane and sent to Lincoln asylum. Beatrice state convention attendees travel by auto with Ed Barker as chauffeur. Weds Aug Jr and Agnes Berry mark a wedding in Omaha. State fish official O'Brien investigates stolen boat. Public displeasure grows over Nebraska Telephone rate hikes and Plattsmouth Telephone Company gains new subscribers.
For sale a six room house on Elm Street two blocks east of M P depot with city water a good barn and outhouses half block of ground fruit trees and cellars wash room and basement inquire at Kroehler Bros hardware store
Mr and Mrs J W Waterman and daughter Elizabeth depart Thursday for Atlantic City where Mr Waterman attends a master car builders convention. They will then visit Philadelphia New York and other points before Mrs Waterman and Elizabeth spend two months in Albany New York.
A Saturday evening gathering at the old Pitcher farm near the Taylor school house is announced for June 19 with good music and a good time assured. Will Vallery presents the event.
A fragment notes a stripper at Budigs clear factory. The brief line suggests a sensational or lurid event but provides no further detail or context about people, location specifics beyond the factory, or consequences.
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