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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1916

Page

3

Local residents roam Glenwood area for visits and travel

Numerous visitors and residents from Glenwood and nearby towns tour to and from the city. Ed S Taft from Murray attends matters in town while Mrs. Earl Sheeley of Emporia arrives for a parental visit. Attendees include John A Whiteman Nehawka Mrs J E Wiles L L Wiles and many others visiting Omaha or traveling to cities like Denver Scottblville and Billings for meetings visits or summer plans. Minnesota and Iowa residents graduate and return home after short stays.

M. Fanger Ben Missouri Valley Ed S. Taft Murray Missouri Pacific Earl Sheeley Emporia Kas Angust Anderson John A. Whiteman Nehawka CC. E. Tefft City Court House P. A. Hild Mt. Pleasant Precinct Walter Connors Clara Dasher John Omaha W. Hi Ofe Little Son L. L. Wiles Frank P. Sheldon D. C. West

Local notes from Plattsmouth and vicinity

Community updates include Harry McCarroll's breakdown in Plattsmouth, Uncle Reuben Foster's illness, Olive and Finney's return from Sutherland, and Mont Lloyd's Yellowstone Park posting. Also reported are injuries to William James from an oil spout incident, W. B. Banning's leg cut requiring stitches, and a brief glimpse of a Baptist church plan and local residents' activities.

Harry McCarroll Plattsmouth Reuben Foster Olive Finney Sutherland Mr. Finney Matthew H. Shoemaker, Jr Harold Young State Farm Jack Mont Lloyd Yellowstone Park William James Bill W. B. Banning William Dreamland

Local News and Movements of Residents

Orin Reed of Ogallala left for Omaha and then Hot Springs S D for a short stay before returning home. W B Banning and Ray Frans arrived to protest to the county board of equalization but missed the filing deadline. John Thierolf from near Cedar Creek visited for a few hours and subscribed to the Old Reliable. Earl Stanfield will marry in Belleville and then live in the city after two weeks. O P Newbranch and wife visited relatives then traveled to Omaha and California for a three month stay.

Orin Reed Ogallala Neb GO. K. Reed Omaha Hot Springs S. D W. B. Banning Ray Frans County Board of Equalization John Thierolf Cedar Creek Journal Fire Reliable Earl Stanfield Belleville Eas Arapahoe O. P. Newbranch Earl R. Travis California

Delco Farm Light plant advertised for farm use

An advertisement promotes the Delco Farm Light plant as easy to operate with simple use on farms. Rosenthal of the company demonstrated it on the street while his son assisted, and Bob Windham serves as the local agent in this city. A baby’s black slipper was found and can be claimed at the office by paying for the ad.

Delco Rosenthal Journal Bob Windham

Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsement for Stomach Troubles

S H Murphy a Wellsburg New York druggist praises Chamberlains Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation in thirty four years of drug store service. The ad notes availability everywhere and says sales bills are processed quickly at the Journal.

S. H. Murphy Wellsburg N. Y

Mexican Labor Altercation Rocks Plattsmouth Depot

At about 5 30 Saturday a clash among Mexican workers near the Missouri Pacific depot in Plattsmouth ended with a man drawing a knife during a work dispute. Chief Lavelay arrived to quell the disturbance but the knife wielder escaped, and police rounded up others for questioning as they hunt the suspect who fled with money reportedly tied to the railroad.

Missouri Pacific Lavelay

Special Buick Factory Tour Leaves Omaha for Flint Michigan

This afternoon a special Buick tour train departs Omaha under Nebraska Buick Company auspices for Flint Michigan. About 50 to 110 Nebraska Buick dealers and agents will ride to tour the Flint plant and Detroit facilities, view the new four cylinder model, and enjoy a Canadian excursion. T. M. Pollock will join the party and the trip lasts a week with a return planned for next Saturday.

Omaha Nebraska Buick Company Flint Michigan Buick Jorarsh Buick Deaters Nebraska Chiegro Northwestern Chicago Detroit Buick Company T. M. Pollock Canada Pollock

August Noltine Visits City For Brief Merchant Talks

August Noltine was seen in the city Saturday for a few hours handling business with local merchants. He met with various shopowners to discuss matters affecting trade and commerce.

August Noltine

Ben Beckman Visits Friends After Weekend Shopping Run

Ben Beckman drove up Saturday from his Murray area home to handle weekend shopping and to spend a few hours visiting with friends.

Ben Beckman Murray

Public Auction at Amick Feed Sheds Plattsmouth

The undersigned offers property at public sale starting 2 30 P M at Amick Feed Sheds Plattsmouth. Described items include two geldings three and five years old, six shoats, four piglets, riding cultivator, disc harrow, four tons alfalfa hay and other minor articles. Terms: cash for $10 and under. credit six months for amounts over $10 with bankable note at 8 percent interest. Settlement required before removal. William Seay owner and auctioneer. T M Patterson clerk.

Cauliflower Grower Henry Kaufmann Showcases Fine Produce

Saturday evening Henry Kaufmann called at the Journal office and presented the publisher with several heads of fine cauliflower. He raises this vegetable on his farm south of the city and has specialized in it, yielding a large supply sold in the city and Omaha.

Henry Kaufmann Journal Kaufmann &2E Omnuha

Gisbon House in Weeping Water Destroyed by Fire

Early yesterday a fire, likely sparked by lightning, leveled the Gibbon House hotel in Weeping Water. Firemen fought the blaze with three water streams, preserving nearby structures. The building, erected years ago at 5000 dollars, carried 2000 dollars in insurance.

Gisbon Weeping Water Gilton Gibbon

Fine Play at the T. J. Sokol Hall Last Evening

The T. J. Sokol society of South Omaha presented a pleasing comedy to a large audience at West Pearl street hall. Mrs. Anton Herackova starred with Mr. L. P. Erbel in a principal role and the Holly orchestra provided music for a social dance after the performance.

Dramatic Club T. J. Sokol Society South Omahia T. J. Sokol Hall West Pearl Street Anton Herackova

Social Evening at the German Home Delights Attendees

A large crowd gathered Saturday at the German Home for a pleasant social evening of dancing and music. Two crew members from the Crown Princess Cecelia provided the entertainment, playing standard and popular tunes to the delight of all. Matthew Gering offered a few well received remarks, making the event memorable for those in attendance.

Cecelia Matthew Gering

Stork Delivers First Child to Seivers Family

Joyful news from the home of Mr and Mrs Jennings Seivers as they welcome a daughter last Saturday afternoon. Both mother and baby are thriving and Grandpa J W Seivers beams with happiness at the new addition.

Jennings Seivers Stork Seivers Jen J. W. Seivers

Mrs Grassman and Children Visit Battons in Alliance Neb

Mrs C W Grassman and her children from Alliance Nebraska are visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H T Batton.

C. W. Grassman Alliance, Neb

Navy secretary urges bigger fleet in midwestern tour

Chicago report notes Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, urging expansion of the fleet as part of national preparedness. He cites broad public demand for a larger navy and army, backing a naval bill of 245 million dollars and 16 000 additional sailors, with Senate expected to back dreadnoughts after lessons from the North Sea battle.

Chicago Josephus Daniels St. Louis United States East Coast Pacific Coast Middle West House of Representatives Senate

Knights and Ladies of Security elect officers at Toledo

The Knights and Ladies of Security lodge notes the national council in Toledo Ohio elects officers for the coming term. James M Kirkpatrick of Topeka Kansas is chosen as president. John V Abrahams and William A Riley are reelected as secretary and treasurer respectively. Rev T J Cromwell remains prelate. John M Doyle of Lincoln Nebraska named to the executive committee.

Knights and Ladies of Security Lodge National Council Toledo James M. Kirkpatrick Topeka Kas W. B. Kirkpatrick John V. Abrahams William A. Riley T. J. Cromwell John M. Doyle Lincoln, Neb

Journal Promises Finest Stationery Line in Town

The Journal presents a premier stationery selection and pledges top quality goods to please all shoppers. It highlights a broad range of writing papers envelopes and desk accessories for everyday use and special occasions.

Memorial Services By Odd Fellows And Rebekahs

Members of the LO. O. br. and Daughters of Rebekah held their annual memorial services at 11 a.m. in the Christian church. Rev. C. E. PerLee delivered a meaningful sermon as fraternal members remembered those who had gone before. Lodge members marched from their rooms to the church for the service.

LO. O. Br. and Daughters of Rebekah Christian Church C. E. PerLee

Falls City Sunday school delegates named for state convention

The Methodist Sunday school in Falls City selected delegates to attend the state Sunday school convention in Falls City from June 20 to 22. Named are A. L. Tidd E. C. Hill H. H. Cotton W. G. Brooks Elmer Frans Miss Margaret Mapes Miss Inez Dalton Jesse Perry Mrs. F. R. Gobelman Mrs. J. M. Hall Miss Gladys Hall Mrs. J. E. Wiles Mrs. George A. Kaffen berger Ed Roman Miss Leona Brady Verdon Vroman and Frank Barkus.

Methodist Sunday School of City Falls City A. L. Tidd E. C. Hill H. H. Cotton W. G. Brooks Elmer Frans Margaret Mapes Inez Dalton Jesse Perry Della Frans F. R. Gobelman J. M. Hall Gladys Hall J. E. Wiles George A. Kaffenberger Ed Roman Leona Brady Verdon Vroman Frank Barkus

Mrs Keil and Son In Law Visit Kin In McPaul Ind

Mrs Peter Keil and her son in law A F Seybert and daughter left Saturday afternoon for McPaul Indiana to visit relatives in that city over Sunday.

Peter Keil A. F. Seybert McPaul, In

Visitor George Smith Seen In City For Business

George Smith from near Rock Bluffs spent several hours in the city Saturday on routine business matters.

Notable Springfield pair visit Glenwood farm party

J. R. Jennings and wife of Springfield Mass visit relatives Miss Alice Tuey and Mr. A. H. Barnette of Linn Grove Iowa. They motored to Glenwood Iowa yesterday and spent the day on the Tuey farm near that place. Subscribe for the Journal.

J. R. Jennings Springfield Mass J. E. Tuey Alice Tuey C. S. Wortman Claremore Okla Charles Wortman South Bend Court House A. H. Barnette Linn Grove Glenwood Tuey

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