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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

3

Biographical Sketch of Mrs W J E Jones Deceased

A biographical sketch of Mes s J E Jones who died yesterday after a long illness. Born January 22 1875 in Pottsville Pennsylvania she lived with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Stoneforth before marrying J E Jones and raising five children Fidel Andrews and Ghern among them. Her death prompted mournful gatherings as family friends recalled her quiet life and brave struggle. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM from the marble street home at Fifth and Marble.

Mes. Jones Pottsville Pennylvania Thomas Stoneforth J. E. Jones Fidel Fates Andrews Ghern Thomas Stanefourth Haveleek Jones Fifth and Marble Streets

Pay Sell or Exchange Plattsmouth Property

Clyde H. Fuller advertises property for sale or exchange in Plattsmouth and notes value fits the price. Contact via phone 440 J. 5-11-tfdiw.

Plattsmouth Clyde H. Fuller

Charles Zitka Fined Five Dollars for Being Intoxicated

Last evening police found Charles Zitka intoxicated on the west side. He was escorted to the city prison and brought before Judge Archer. He was fined five dollars plus costs for violation of peace and city ordinances and released after arrangements for settlement.

Charles Zitka Charles Walter Archer

Two Spans of The Louisville Bridge Collapse

Remains of the two spans of the wagon bridge at Louisville were washed away by high water. Bridges on the Burlinston and Missouri Pacific lines at Oreslanded sustained damage too. Officials survey the damage and plan immediate replacement for several streams affected by the flood.

Louisville Oreapolis Burlinston Missouri Pacific Ores Wornts Cawals Libershal Surroundis

Gus Johnson Advances After Hip Fracture

Reports indicate Gus Johnson shows improvement after a hip fracture and arm injury from a shop accident. He has been bedridden over six weeks and may soon begin limited movement, with hope to regain use of the limb without deformity. Friends await his full recovery.

Gus Johnson Gus Fohnson Johnson Jad Wren

Lone Dance Event Heads to Nearby Hills Venue

A cryptic notice announces a dance titled Lone Dance with the event set for next Saturday at Toads Sokal Hatt Hills's Orchestra venue. Details are sparse but imply a local entertainment gathering with a singular performer or group.

Toads Sokal Hatt Hills

Residence for Sale on North Sixth Street

The Mrs. MecVicker residence on North Sixth Street is offered for sale. For particulars contact Mrs. J. E. Leesley.

Local Real Estate Notice Near Nehawka

The F. Switzer quarter three miles southwest of Nehawka Nebraska seeks buyers. For particulars see or write Henry M. Pollard Nehawka Neb.

F. Switzer Nehawka Henry M. Pollard Nehawka, Neb

Plattsmouth Vet Graduate Open Office at Main Street

Co. Sandin BP V M a Kansas City Veterinary College graduate is permanently located in Plattsmouth. Calls answered day or night. Phone 255. Office 606 Main.

Co. Sandin, BP. V. M Kansas City Veterinary College Plattsmouth Main

Social Dance at T. J. School Hall on Pearl Street

Social dance event set for Saturday night May 20 1945 at the T. J. school hall on Pearl Street. Admission free for gents and ladies. Music by Delly's orchestra. Best of order maintained.

T. J. Schol Pearl Street Tame Delly

Stallion for sale in Plattsmouth Nebraska

Win Gilmour offers a well broke harness and saddle stallion for sale from Plattsmouth Nebraska Rn F D No 4. Available at all times for the next COQ years or until death.

Pontas Gilmour Plattsmouth Neb

Delzell Files In First District Race For State Superintendent

Lincoln June 18 State Superintendent James B Delzell will not seek renomination Others filed for the First district Republican nomination include Crawford Kennedy Edgerton Tobey Delzell Anness Marshall Branson Stein Elliott Ruden Metcalfe family campaign notes Harman Maguire Price Norfolk editor inquiry on piano tax official status Kimball Co appeals damages in Douglas county hog field case and trust companies report June 20 closings set by state auditor

Lincoln James B. Delzeil Wit Congress Delzell Crawford Kennedy Frank B Edgerton George E. Tobey James E. Delzell Wibur W. Anness Dunbar Charles C. Marshall Nebraska City Campion Bueler Tiodore Richard Lee Twill Aurora Lueler Omaha Theodore Harman T. B. Smith Norfolk John W. Evans Mr. Smith Kimpell Company Appeals PF. L. Kimball Company Douglas County EB. L. ¢. Gilmore

Fairchild Day at Doane celebrates fortieth year

In Crete Nebraska on June 18 a large crowd marked Professor A B Fairchild's forty years of service at Doane College. A pageant in the grove traced the institution from its early academy days to the present college, highlighting Fairchild's role in its growth. Trades For Horse With False Teeth in Als City Nebraska tells of deputy sheriff McFarland helping recover a horse traded under false circumstances after the buyer discovered the horse had plaster teeth and could not eat.

Crete Neb A. B. Fairchild Doane College Fairchild the Grove Als City McFarland Salem Seneca Kan Jones

Editors Would Play Ball for Trans-Platte Championship

Hastings and West Point led teams prepared to contest the trans Platte baseball title in Lincoln as part of the Nebraska State Press association convention. J. C. Elliott and Adam Breede head the squads with deep pools of players ready to fill every position, including a trialist who taught Lem Crawford and another editor with Fox experience.

Hastings Neb Giants Athletics Nebraska Lincoln Nebraska State Press Association J. C. Elliott West Point Adam Breede Ellicott South Platte Euts Lem Crawford The Fox

Nebraska Man Slain in New Mexico While Riding

Ralph W. Connell a former Omaha sabre and son of a noted attorney was shot dead by a man named Porter while riding with his nine year old daughter near Tulare?osa New Mexico on a water rights dispute over the Tulearosa river. Porter's wife and a man named Lally were arrested and a reward issued. The water case was before the New Mexico Supreme Court with briefs filed. Connell had traveled to New Mexico for health and operated a catfish and chicken ranch.

Omaha Tularosa X. M Ralph W. Connell Omah Saber Porter Lally W. J. Connell New Mexico Supreme Court of Youns Connell Young Connell

Eagles Name Officers At Hastings Nebraska State Meet

Hastings Neb June 18 After a parade to the ball park the Eagles of Nebraska held a special meeting to consider constitutional amendments. State officers were nominated including President W F Moran vice presidents A D White H E Sievers chaplain J B Tandre secretary R E Landis treasurer J H Lohmann M H Avery conductor E F Sweeney inner guard C M Hodglin George Short outside guard Conrad Schmidt trustees Tony Constanz G R Gamble C Christensen.

Hastings Neb Eagles Nebraska Ball Park W. F. Moran A. D. White H. E. Sievers J. BG. Tandre J. W. McKissick R. £. Landis J. H. Lohmann M. H. Avery E. F. Sweeney C. M. Hodglin George Short Conrad Schmidt Tony Constanz G. R. Gamble C. Christensen

Belt Promoted To VPGM Of Northwestern Telephone Group

Tyler Belt of Omaha has been named vice president and general manager of the Northwestern group of the Gell Telephone companies covering Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota. Headquarters remain in Omaha. A. A. Lowman will replace Belt as general plant superintendent at Northwestern Telephone Exchange in Minneapolis.

Omaha W. PB. T. Belt Northwestern Group Gell Telephone Companies Nebraska Iowa Northwestern Telephone Companies Minnesota North South Dakota A. A. Lowman Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company Minneapolis Mr. Belt

Madison man shoots intruder at his home

Albert Kurpegewit living six miles west of Madison Neb shot William Camricks a stranger trying to enter his house through an open window Several shots from a rifle struck Camricks in the back Camricks fled into darkness and Kurpegewit notified Sheriff Smith who met the wounded man returning to Madison The housekeeper is Camricks wife

Madison Neb Albert Kurperewit William Camricks Camricks Kurpegewit Sheriff Smith

Beatrice Man Tops Early Gage County Wheat Harvest

Beatrice Nebraska June 18 J D Norman likely the first in Gage county to harvest wheat. He cut ten acres near Glenover reporting very heavy grain and an estimated yield of about thirty bushels per acre.

Beatrice Neb J. D. Norman Gage County Glenover

Fuller and wife head to Omaha for day visit

Mr W H Fuller and his wife were passengers this morning bound for Omaha where they will spend the day visiting after attending to some business matters.

L. A. Diffendorf Miss Agatha Jones Robert Jones Omaha

Notable Local Trio Attends Social Event

L. A. Diffendorf, Miss Agatha Jones and Robert Jones were pictured with friends at a social gathering.

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