Commercial Club Opens With Busy City Progress Talk
The Commercial Club held a well attended meeting despite rain, discussing new member recruitment, city advertising, street safety, alfalfa feed mill plans, rest rooms in Hotel Riley, band activities, and a cottage housing plan. Officials urged public improvement and better lighting to aid city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
E. A. Wurl
Beable
Wescott
Tidd
Railroad Committee
Byron Clark
Burlington Legal Department
Barclay
Lookout Committee
Plattsmouth
Ladies of the City Beautiful Committee
Hotel Riley
Richey
Club
Committee On the City Beautiful
William A. Robertson
E. H. Schulhof
Riley Block
J. P. Faber
Kinston
Schulhof
Robb
Riley
Robertson
Council
Faler
Improvement Committee
Manlove
Nebraska Lighting Company
Knights and Ladies of Security Enjoy Pleasant Evening
Knights and Ladies of Security met in the Woodman building amid stormy weather. After completing the order’s work, members enjoyed dainty refreshments, social conversation, and music, staying out until late before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Security
Woodman
Answer Filed in Rhoden Divorce Case Denies Most Allegations
In Grace Luvia Rhoden v Gailen R Rhoden the defendant through attorney Matthew Gering filed an answer claiming the plaintiff provoked the incident on May 15 1515 and that she is unfit for custody due to temper and language in front of children. He asserts assets of 3500 and debts of 7500 as a tenant farmer and asks for custody to him or his parents and reasonable alimony as deemed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Grace Luvia Rhoden
Gailen R. Rhoden
Matthew Gering
Friends of Gladys Steinhauser Surprise 18th Birthday
Miss Gladys Steinhauser was honored at home by about thirty young friends who gathered to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. The evening featured vocal and instrumental music, games, and refreshments of ice cream cake and fruit, with many handsome gifts from close friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Steinhauer
Gladys
Stores agree to 6 pm closing July August 1915
From Friday's Dolly, the undersigned merchants consent to close their stores at 6 p m during July and August 1915 except Saturdays pay day nights and the day after pay day. Signers include E G Dovey & Son E A Wurl Zuckweiler & Lutz J W Crabill Waren & Schuldice C E Wescott's Sons Falter & Thierolf Feizer Shoe Co W Schmidtmann Simon's Variety Store H Waintrouh B A McElwain Fanger's Department Store Michael Hild Mrs Emma Pease Busch Tailoring Co Streight & Streigeht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Dovey & Son
E. A. Wurl
Zuckweiler & Lutz
J. W. Crabill
Waren & Schuldice
C. E. Wescott’s Sons
Falter & Thierolf
Feizer
Editor and Wife Enjoy Nehawka Dinner Visit
Plattsmouth Journal editor R. A. Bates and his wife visited Nehawka on a business trip to Murray. They joined the Busy Workers' dinner and stayed several hours after sampling the meal, noting the event's hospitality. The Nehawka News records the friendly call from the Bateses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bates
Peter Madsen Purchases George Tams Property
Peter Madsen, a leading south city resident, has closed the deal and becomes owner of George Tams property south of the A G Bach residence on Linesin Avenue. He has moved into a new cozy home with Mrs Madsen, promising a comfortable residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Madsen
George Tams
A. G. Bach
Linesin Avenue
Mrs. Madsen
Social Workers Club Teas at Hes Home And Quilt Raffle
Mrs. Hes hosts a large social event for the Social Workers' club at her country home with crimson Rambler roses and ferns. Guests quilt the Club Quilt to be raffled at Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mumm’s home Saturday June 26. New members join. next meeting set for July 21 at Mrs. Will Oliver Jr.’s home with attendees including Omaha residents and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterdays
Army
Mark Hes
Peter Mumm
Mabel Murray
Clara Mumm
Grace Noeltine
Tes
Will Oliver, Jr
James Minsk
William Gilmour
F. W. Hull
C. Movkenhaupt
C. A. Harvey
Charles Manners
S. Y. Smith
Albert Murray
Nettie Smith
Blanche
Olive Hornung
Beulah Sans
Grace
Ellen
Elizabeth Nolting
Frances Bolin
Mrs.Iles
Run Through His Foot at Burlington Shops
Jamie Korec a Burlington freight car repair worker was injured at the shops while helping lay a floor in a freight car. He jumped from the car and stepped on a nail protruding from a nearby board, the nail entering the top of his right foot. He was taken to a physician and his condition stabilized as he rested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Korec
Burlington
James
Nehawka Couple Wed in Pawnee City Union
Last Saturday Herbert P. Opp quietly left town and married Miss Mattie M. Reed of Fawnee City. The ceremony took place at 2 PM with Rev. Gordon officiating. The bride, a trained nurse, has worked here and in Nehawka. the groom, a local native, will join his father in the meat market. The couple plan to live here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert P. Opp
Mattie M. Reed
Fawnee City
Gordon
United Presbyterian Church
Nehawka
Nehawka News
Gilbert Deserted Family Years Ago Wandering Missionary Found
A man named J H Gilbert claimed to live in Plattsmouth and was found in Leigh Nebraska in a demented state and held at the jail. He has wandered the western states for years and will be moved to an estate hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barelay
Leigh
Nebraska
J. H. Gilbert
Plattsmouth
Jed
Leich
Gilbert
Ed Donat the Proper Man Succeeds Patterson
Since the resignation of City Engineer Fred Patterson, discussion grows on a successor. Edward Donat, who was second in the race with 3 votes, offers to take the duties. Known as "Peerless Ed" with 25 years surveying experience, he is praised for precision and local street knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Patterson
Edward Donat
Hich School Hill
German Home Social Dance Planned for June 26
The German Turner Verein will host a social dance at the German Home on Saturday evening June 26. The Plattsmouth Orchestra, five pieces led by Tom Svoboda, will provide music. Attendance is encouraged for a hearty welcome and a clean, enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srem
Turr-Verein Society
Plattsmouth Orchestra
Tom Svoboda
Gasoline launch stolen near Florence
Chief of Police Barclay received a notice from Omaha to watch for a twenty eight foot blue and white gasoline launch with an eleven horsepower engine and initials M. W. D. painted on it. Ferryman John Richardson notified to watch for the boat. it had not yet been sighted. It is believed the thieves may have abandoned the launch along the river between here and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Omaha
Florence
John Richardson
Here
Greatly Benefited by Chamberlain's Liniment
Mrs. Florence Slife of Wabash Indiana reports using Chamberlains Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains and praises the relief it provides. The ad claims prompt relief for rheumatic pains and notes availability everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Florence Slife
Wabash
Ind
Omaha visitors stay with friends during weekend
L. C. Russmisel and his wife and daughter from Omaha visited over Sunday, staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Staird. The hosts described the visit as a cordial, enjoyable time spent among old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Russmisel
Omaha
City
William Staird
Residents push Pearl Street curb and gutter project
Citizens along Pearl Street urge curb and gutter work as seen on other city streets. Improvements on the south side and new additions to street work promise to raise property values and city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Street
Seventh Street
Third Street
Sixth
Main Street
Restored to Good Health After Stomach Trouble
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio writes she was sick for four years with stomach trouble losing weight and strength. After two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she became well again and a friend recommended the remedy. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Gans
Zanesville
Chamberlain
Property sale ad Opportunity in The Journal
A classified notice invites readers to place a property sale ad in The Journal. The offer highlights quick publication and broad reach through the newspaper’s classifieds section.
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Mark Iles
Pawhee Sity
Buea
Lorient
Joe
Padir
Bart Oea Gol Tg
EMINE
Maman
Anne
C.K. Wescott
Everybody's Store
ED Donat
Man
Turner
Hell
Journal
Rock Cliff
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Drexel Cortland
Justin
Manhattan
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