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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

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Merchants Endorse Mayor Sattler Fourth of July Plan

Local merchants largely back Mayor Sattler’s idea for a modest Fourth of July celebration in Plattsmouth. Most interviewees favor park gatherings, speeches, music, and a community picnic, with fireworks in the evening and revenue-free street conduct.

Cattler Sattler Journal Main Street Henry Zuckweiler Plattsmouth John Crabill John Nemetz Rooney Mr. Dotson Postofice W. Smith Wescott America Dover Joe Tadraba Weyrich & Hadraba Weyrich

Epworth League District Convention Returns From East Nebraska

Delegates BE Wescott G Hill Jesse Perry and Fred Hesse and Miss Wandra Ramsey and Miss Pheme Richardson came back from the East Nebraska District Epworth League convention held at Weeping Water over Wednesday and Thursday. A lively meeting heard speeches and elected officers for the coming year with E U Wescott of Plattsmouth as president and Gene Miller Cook as first vice president.

W. Wescott E. C G. Hill Jesse Perry Fred Hesse Wandra Ramsey Pheme Richardson East Nebraska Epworth League Weeping Water E. U. Wescott Plattamouth Gene Miller Cook Irma Pegler Palmyra Lulu Grush Falls City

Meeting Scheduled at Walls City

The next meeting will be held at Walls City. Attendees should be prepared to discuss upcoming agenda items and ensure timely participation.

Walls City

Nebraska State Postmasters Association adopts Sutton leader

The tenth annual Nebraska State Postmasters Association convention closes in Lincoln with a record turnout and profit. B A Sizer of this city declines another term and nominates J U W Tower of Sutton, who is elected president unanimously after Sizer urges elevation of a fellow postmaster. Tower has long held roles within the organization.

Lincoln Nebraska J. U W. Tower Sutton Sizer Arraitzation Lincoln Journal

Captain Charles Adams Sails In The Second Mate's Story

Uncle Tom Kennish writes a sea life tale in the June Sports Afield under the pen name Captain Charles Adams. The Second Mate's Story is told in mariner language and chronicles life at sea with vivid detail.

Tom Kennish Charles Adams The Mariner

Warning Against Check Raisers Swindling Warned to Banks

The regional detective agency urges banks and merchants to guard against check raisers passing forged amounts. They advise regular passbook checks, precautions to detect alterations, stamping checks with a limiting amount, and careful writing of numbers to safeguard issuers from loss.

Entertains at Musical at High School Hill

About fifty ladies were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rhoberts High School Hill. Hostesses Mesdames G. A. Rawls, William Baird and Roberts arranged a pleasing program of instrumental and vocal music and readings for their guests.

J. M. Rhoberts High School Hill G. A. Rawls William Baird Roberts Ptanhauser Wagner

The Years at the Spring and Church Musical Recital

A social afternoon featured readings and songs by Etha Crabill and Mrs Hill Wescott with guests including Mesdames Rawls Baird and Roberts. A luncheon was served and hostesses thanked for an entertaining program described as musical with many ladies in attendance.

Hill Wescott Kehoe's Bar John Bennet William Baird Grieg Etha Crabill Mother O'Mine Cos Towis Bobby Shaflo Homer Green Etha Crabill Mesdames Rawls, Baird Roberts

Plattsmouth White Sox Defeat Winterstein Hill 6 to 0

In a Thursday city park game the Plattsmouth White Sox outplayed the Winterstein Hill team by six runs to none. The BP H. S. battery of Hebal Poisal and Battery starred for the White Sox, while Wilcox Joyson and Neuman lined up for the Hill squad.

Plattsmouth White Sox Winterstein Hill BP. H. 8 Hebal, Poisal Battery Wilcox Joyson Neuman Winterstein Will Boys

Bates Celebrates Seventieth Birthday in Plattsmouth Journal

The Plattsmouth Neb Journal editor M A Bates turns seventy, still active in his paper and politics. Bates, longtime owner and editor, remains a militant Democrat and a Champ Clark supporter, singing his patriotic songs daily.

M. A. Bates Plattsmouth Neb, Journal Bates Grant City Champ Clark Pike Mow. Bimes

District Court Docket Streamlines Cases and Dismissals

The district court docket opened with several dismissals and costs orders. State v Pred Wrenn and State v Del Tyson were dismissed on county attorney motion, defendants to pay costs. State v John Bose continued with bond and surety. Civil action Murray State Bank v Spence dismissed without prejudice. Estate of Robert Kendall and A O Aull v Urwin continued over term. Weideman v Watson Howard argued. mandamus set aside and rehearing granted.

Eggurs Pred Wrenn State John Bose Fred Bose del Tyson Slate Wagner Murray State Hank Va W. B. Spence Robert Kendall A. O. Aull J. W. Urwin Henry HW Weideman Watson Howard

Omaha Brief on 1924 Brandeis Theater Remodeling Plan

Burd F. Miller, architect, visited Omaha to review remodeling plans for the 1924 Brandeis theater building. The building committee includes G. A. Rawls, J. P. Fuller, M. B. Briggs and B. I. Wescott. Plans and specs prepared by Miller as state architect will be ready for carpenters within a few days.

Burd F. Miller Brandeis Theater Omaha M. CG. A G. A. Rawls J. P. Fuller Miller

Bats Invade Belfry as Roof Work Opens

Richards and Peters win contract to raise and repair the Coates block roof. While exposing the attic, workers find a bat infestation possibly up to a million, with several tons of bat deposits creating a strong odor. Bats enter via a water spout and the manager weighs elimination options.

Peterson Conducts Trade with Omaha Jobbers This Morning

J G C Peterson transacted business with Omaha jobbers this morning and returned on No 24 this afternoon.

J. GC. Peterson Omaha

Nebraska Post Masters Debate Postal Savings System

Lincoln session opens with Postmaster J. H. Hayes of Norfolk praising many points of the Postal Savings System while noting provisions he says favor bankers. Other postmasters, including Shoeider of Plattsmouth, warn deposits limits and lack of funds may hinder the system’s operation and emergency financing.

J. H. Hayes Norfolk Hayes Postal Savings Fund Hyves Kenora Shoeider Plattsmouth

Enforcement Tightens on Egg Sales and Cream Permit Plan

Food Commissioner Hansen plans about 3 000 annual permits for cream letters valid July 4. He urged action against rotten eggs at a Lincoln hotel meeting with egg dealers, stating prosecutions for intent to sell rotten eggs, inspector scrutiny of shipments, and rules for candlening and rejecting spoiled eggs to protect Nebraska’s egg reputation and farmers’ prices.

Hansen Efeet Lincoln Hotel Eee Nebraska

County Bridge Inspection Prompts Possible Concrete Arc Span

County Commissioners Jordan Fredrich and Heebner toured city bridges this morning reviewing repair needs. They noted city funds support much of the bridge tax, and may authorize a concrete arc bridge at the foot of Winterstein Hill to curb ongoing repair costs.

Jordan, Fredrich and Heebner Winterstein Hil

Omaha Musicians Return for Sunday School Convention

Ed Schulhof and Roy Holly arrived from Omaha after joining a forty piece orchestra rehearsal. They will perform Monday June 17 with Schulhof on cornet and Holly on violin. The program promises inspiring music.

Ed Schulhof Roy Holly Omaha Schulhof Holly

Entertain Great-Granddaughter with Lincolin Guests

Mrs H FP Grittenden and babe visit Mr and Mrs Steinker for a week. The Steinkers are the grandparents of Mrs Grittenden and the baby is their great-granddaughter. The child, though small, is the pride of both families.

H. FP. Grittenden Babe of Lincolin F. A. Steinker Mrs. Steinker Grittinden Steimker

Oneeley Sheely pleads guilty in Colorado bribery case

Charles G. Sheely admitted bribery in a Greeley case involving a county commissioner. He was sentenced to one year in prison and a hefty fine but will appeal to Colorado Supreme Court on the legality of bribing a county executive. A Lincoln native and long-time Cass county bridge contractor, Sheely is said to have secured many local contracts.

Charles G. Sheely King Greeley Colorado Supreme Court of Colorado Judicial cMeer Biiely Sheely Lincoln Denver Lincoln Journal Plattsmouth Gass County Cass County

Young son of Fred Young injured in hayload accident

Chord Young, 14, was badly hurt when a hayload toppled near their home. He suffered a broken left wrist and sprains to both wrists. injuries not permanent but will keep him sidelined as his brothers take over chores.

Fred Young Chord Vic Cliftond Clifford Tiny Union Ledger

Lau Couple Wed in Sutherland Nebraska Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Clarence A Lau of Sutherland Neb returned for a week with Fred Lau after their wedding in Sutherland on Wednesday The bride is James White's daughter and the groom is assistant cashier at the State Bank The Republican presses best wishes for the couple.

Clarence A, Lau Sutherland Neb Mes Fred Lau Lau Lillie White James White State Bank Marriad

Holka and Wife Visit County Seat For Court Business

Fred Holka and wife of South Bend visited the county seat on No 1 morning to attend to business at the courthouse. Holka, a long time journal reader now obtaining an Ashland paper, recently moved nearer Ashland and is one of Cass county’s prosperous German farmers.

Fred Holka South Bend No. 1 Court House Mr. Holka Ashland Holka Cass County

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