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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
5
Local column records multiple property transfers involving O W Laughlin and relatives with values including 3550.00 and 1000.00, plus numerous residents from Mynard Murray and Louisville making visits, travels to Omaha, and preparations for trips to Lincoln and Kan sas City.
Charley Lazenby reports his move to Denver with his family and good health news. P. P. Vallery returns from Lead City to visit Plattsmouth before heading to the Hills with more Heralds. Prof. Wightman, now in Fremont, canvasses for Appleton's encyclopedia. Local changes include new houses, shop moves, and Dr. Black building an office on Main and Sixth streets.
W. H. Lohnes of Cedar Creek was in the city today for several hours attending to business at the courthouse.
The J. 1b Cross of Dion was in the city yesterday afternoon for a few hours to look after some mutters.
Charles Green travels with his wife this morning to Omaha where they will visit a hospital. The trip appears to be for a routine medical check or family support during their stay.
Truman Waugh of Lincoln, who has been here for a few days visiting with friends, reports this afternoon for his home.
Charles Stoehr from the Cedar Creek area spent several hours at the courthouse today to attend to various business matters.
Mrs. C. M. Butler of Lincoln is visiting her many friends in this city for a few days.
Mr. MacDonagh of the Watchman sells his dwelling to Judge Sullivan and will move his Watchman to Council Bluffs to start a daily paper there. He takes the name and goodwill, but keeps the material and presses behind. Little Mac will publish a lively paper for the locals.
A German man, identified only by a Wallace Purreman testament, died after apparently attempting to board a moving freight car south of the depot bridge. His body lay under the wheels, head severely injured, with crackers scattered from the bridge to the halt point.
Plattsmouth will celebrate Saturday with a free band concert and a unicycle act at 1 30. Attendees are invited to enjoy a pleasant afternoon. Miss Lena Larimer of Riverton Iowa, a guest at J C York's, departed last evening on No 2 with Miss Katie York who will visit Riverton briefly.
James Miller a prominent Nehawka contractor was in the city last evening for a short stay to handle business matters. He spent a few hours meeting local officials and reviewing projects.
Chicago Tribune reports that state legislatures fail to set fares, deferring to commissions and courts. It argues expert regulation is needed, cites Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Nebraska North and South Dakota Michigan, notes interstate disparities, and warns of discrimination risks if intrastate rates diverge from federal raises.
A local newspaper invites residents to place property sale notices in The Journal. The ad explains affordable classifieds and simple steps to reach potential buyers through the paper.
Lloyd Gapen from near Murray and Col J B Seybolt of Murray visited the city for several hours to handle matters of business. W F Gillespie of Mynard came yesterday for a short visit and auto repairs. A L Becker of Union came to the courthouse for a few hours. George W Snyders and John Kaffenberger headed to Omaha on the Burlington train for business. Will Wehrbein from Murray visited yesterday afternoon for a brief business trip.
Plattsmouth hosts a free band concert and unicycle act this Saturday afternoon. A free auction will feature all farm produce brought in, and the concert begins at 1 38 p.m.
William W. Dickson left Mrs. A. L. Todd’s home this morning to establish a new residence in Utica Nebraska. Todd family hosted his visit prior to departure.
Fatter Sans and sister Mrs. W. G. Boedeker along with Miss Beulah Sans were present the day to handle various business matters.
W. G. Meisinger drove in from his farm yesterday to spend a few hours checking trading with local merchants.
S. J. Beames announces an ice cream parlor in Cedar Creek offering ice cream and soft drinks plus party supplies. Cream furnished for parties or picnics on short notice, with fiber plates paper napkins doilies fruits candies nuts cigars available.
Property consists of 640 rolling acres located 10 miles southwest of Spokane and 24 miles north of Kahiotus on two railroads. Soil includes volcanic ash 2 to 6 feet deep. Broken in 1906, 1907 wheat netted 3100 dollars. Plowed 1912 with rain fallow since. 215 acres in wheat this year. owner to receive one fourth free in warehouse at Kahlotus. First mortgage 5000 dollars due Nov 1916 at 7 percent. Sale price 22.60 per acre on liberal terms. purchaser to assume mortgage. Written inquiries to W Cc Sampson care S A C Spokane.
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