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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

6

Shamrocks Fail to Arrive Delighting Fans Disappointed

The Shamrocks of South Omaha failed to appear for a baseball game with the Red Sox yesterday at the local lot. Omaha's new addition representatives did not connect with the 2 41 Missouri Pacific train causing the cancellation. Fans gathered to witness the fray, but both teams withdrew and headed home.

Shamrocks South Omaha Red Sox Omaha New Addition Missouri Pacific Sox Base Ball Association

Notice Against Air Rifles and Slingshots in City Limits

Citywide notice warns all persons and boys not to shoot air rifles or slingshots within corporate limits. Complaints of harm to animals property or people will lead to arrest and prosecution. Chief of Police William M. Barclay signs the order.

William M. Barclay

Card of Thanks for Daughter’s Care and Sympathy

We express heartfelt gratitude to those who cared for our daughter during illness and while looking after the children, and to all who offered sympathy at the death and funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cheuleront.

Thesehildren Charles Cheuleront

Blank Books Sold at Journal Office

The Journal office offers blank books of all kinds for sale. Patrons can choose notebooks ledgers and blank volumes suitable for writing and record keeping. Availability spans various sizes and bindings to meet diverse needs.

Journal

Funeral of Andrew B Pirie Held This Afternoon

The funeral for Andrew B Pirie was held this afternoon from Burlington train No 24 after the body arrived from Atchison Kansas. The casket moved from the station to Oak Hill cemetery for burial in the family lot. Services were conducted at the Atchison home Saturday evening and at the grave the Episcopal service was read by Dr T P Livingston. The widow accompanied the body to this city for the burial.

Andrew B. Pirie Burlington Atchison Kansas Oak Hill Cemetery Pirie Episcopal Church T. P. Livingston Remler Luke’s Church Andl

Marriage of Miss Magedelene Spriegel and Rev. Martin P Mortenson

Miss Magedelene Spriegel wed Rev. Martin P Mortenson at Platte Center Nebraska on June 16. The ceremony was led by Rev. Spriesel, with Agnes Spriegel and Hichand Mortenson as attendants. Bride daughter of Rev. Fred Spriegel, both graduates of Midland College. The couple will reside in Liberty Illinois where Mortenson serves in church work.

Platte Center Neh Magedelene Spriegel Martin P. Mortenson Spriesel Agnes Spriegel Hichand Mortenson Fred Spriegel Midland College Atchison Kansas Western Theological Seminary Liberty Illinois Mortenson

Recital for St Luke's Church Benefit

A recital on Wednesday evening June 25 features Miss Carrie B Hoyt of Davenport Iowa and Mrs Ralph White of Victoria Texas at Mrs Bell Gass on Vine Street. Proceeds go to St Luke's Church. Admission is 25 cents and all are invited to attend this worthy minical event.

Carrie B. Hoyt Davenport Iowa Ralph White Victoria Texas Bell Gass Vine Street St. Luke's Church

Fire alarm and minor street incident in Plattsmouth

Forty years ago in Plattsmouth the town heard its first fire alarm in months from a Sixth street shanty. A Monday night clash on Main Street led to a man paying a $5 fine on his own information. Prof Fowler's automatic mouth-piece played clear notes on the corner.

Sixth Street Prof. Fowler

Plattsmouth Free Band Concert and Unicycle Act

Community event in Plattsmouth Saturday afternoon offers a free band concert and unicycle act. A free auction of all farm produce arrives with the conversion start at 1 30 p m.

Plattsmouth

Picnic Garden Opens Near Machine Shops

Joseph Thraskey opens a pic nic garden near the machine shops. Rain Sunday night damaged Dr. Schiliknecht’s premises again, though only slightly compared with the larger list term.

Joseph Thraskey Dr. Schiliknecht

Boy Kicked by Horse Recovers Quickly After Doctor Aid

A young son of plasterer Mr Newell was kicked by a horse on Sunday. Dr Schikiknecht was nearby and treated the boy, who recovered almost as well as new.

Marriage Examination Sparks City Meeting Scene

A humorous piece depicts a People's meeting where Mike Schnellbacher is urged to marry. The street scene includes a mock motion to move the city of Pinttemouth aside for Hoone's barber pole and a theatrical second and passing vote.

Mike Schnellbacher Mike Billy People's Meeting Pinttemouth Hoone

Rev W S Leete in Fine Health Amid Colorado Springs Tour

Letters from Rev W S Leets now in Colorado Springs say he is getting along in fine shape and highly improved. He reports visiting local points of interest including Woodman Sanitarium and meeting old friends who helped him enjoy the countryside. He plans to return home soon.

W. S. Leets Colorado Springs Colorado Grene Woodman

What Our Neighbors Say About Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth plans a Saturday afternoon entertainment day to bring town and country residents closer. Bands, outdoor shows, a ladies rest room, and friendly hosting by Plattsmouth Indies aim to boost business and foster neighborly ties between town and rural guests.

Martsmouth Plartsmouth Lincoln Herald

Notice to Mow Weeds Plattsmouth City Streets

Property owners must mow weeds along streets and alleys between June 15 and July 1. If not done, the city under Street Commissioner Mike Lutz will mow and charge the adjoining property tax. Public notice dated June 15.

City of Plattsmouth Mike Lutz

Marriage of Mr B Hendrickson and Miss Nettie Jalingon

The couple wed on Saturday evening June 2 by Rev Burness. They plan to depart for Deathwood in a few days. The Herald extends best wishes for their happiness.

B. Hendrickson Nettie Jalingon

Building association urged for Plattsmouth town growth

Advocate calls for a local building association to offer homes for the poor and newcomers, provide work for mechanics and others, and encourage settlement, viewing it as the path to a thriving town.

Plattsmouth

Weeping Water Notes and Local Gossip

Local notes report Mary Powler worse again and many families catching the ague. Reed Brothers new note and Mrs. Nelson Sayles returning east. Jim Owen leaves town and Mrs. Thorngate at Tabor. The Shanks visit Sol Beardsley, Mrs. John Chase ill, Mary Jinks departing for Colorado. Congregational church debt grows as no pastor is hired. a joking math estimate claims debt would take 114 years and more to pay at the current rate. Lucile asks how long a church can live without a pastor.

Mary Powler Reed Brothers Nelson Sayles Jim Owen Thorngate Tabor Iowa Mr. Shank Lincoln Sol. Beardsley’s John Chase Mary Jinks Taher Colorado Seymour Reed Garry Trent Mr. Woodford Frank Wolcott Mr. Incersoll Will Coatman Bell Malcolm Congregational Church

Plattsmouth Free Band Concert and Cycle Act

Plattsmouth hosts a free band concert and unicycle act on Saturday with a 1 30 PM start. The event promises a pleasant afternoon and includes a Billy Sunday gospel pamphlet available at the Journal office for $1.00 while supplies last.

Billy Sunday Journal Office

Arrests at brick yard lead to guilty plea under Judge Gass

The marshal made several arrests at the brick yard last night and Judge Gass applied the law plus accepted the guilty plea.

Gass

Handsome black walnut couches arrive from B. and M.

The B. and M. line has added two of the handsomest new couches in the west. They are crafted and finished in black walnut with tasteful detailing.

West

Frank Carruth in dispute over watch and repairs charges

Frank Carruth fought with Hendricks who demanded his watch and $31.75 for repairs. Carruth ordered the man out after prior abuse, used force to remove him, breaking a glass, and then restrained him. Hendricks was taken to the cooler to await trial today.

Frank Carruth Hendricks Frank Fat

Prairie fire sighting between South Bend and Lincoln

A traveler reports a spectacular prairie fire between South Bend and Lincoln. The blaze burned a wide area, with a mile long brilliant line near Waverly and numerous young trees left smoldering, recalling yearly western fires.

South Bend Lincoln Waverly Fie

Curious case of a man’s forehead bone after old injury

John Leany, a longtime county resident, was struck by a falling limb twenty two years ago. A later decay of the bone prompted surgery in Omaha by Drs Tilden and Mercer to remove bone fragments from his forehead. There remains a one inch by a quarter inch hole in the frontal bone as he returns to South Bend. Changes occur in B & M R R leadership with W B Irvine retiring for a Chicago purchasing role and Touzalin taking over general management.

John Leany Omaha W. B. Irvine Chicago Touzalin Uke Read Irvine Land Department Holdrege Nebraska

City Council Warns Against Throwing Debris in Gutters

Notice warns that throwing weeds stones and debris in gutters and watercourses is a misdemeanor and offenders will be arrested and prosecuted by order of the City Council dated 6-15-6th.

Mike Lutz

Band Heads to Airdome in Plattsmouth Tonight

A local act billed as “these little boys” brings a high scoring performance to Plattsmouth’s Airdome on Monday evening June 28. The group plays difficult classics and popular tunes and aims for the Panama-Pacific exposition, inviting music lovers and families to attend.

Plattsmouth Airdome

Farms for Sale in Merrick County Nebraska

One of the best farms offered in Merrick County with 400 acres total near Central City. Includes 160 acres fenced pasture, 180 acres cropland and alfalfa, new 4- room house and barn, granaries, silo, outbuildings, running water, shade and a fine grove. 25 acres in crop and 20 acres in alfalfa, with 60 to 70 bushels per acre corn last year. There is a good school and church nearby. cash value over 150 per acre with favorable terms. Starts Real Estate and Investment Co. Central City Nebraska. 6-21 2td 1liw

Central City Goois School Real Estate & Investment CO Ned

Chamberlain's Calic Cholera and Marrhoca Remedy

Promotes a reliable family remedy for calic cholera and marrhoca to ease summer outbreaks. Claims easy obtainment and wide availability. Encourages readers to ask users about its effectiveness and to have it on hand for relief without delay.

Chamberlain

Regular Tie Values mm Initial Stationery at the Journal

A brief note indicates regular tie values and initial stationery at the Journal office for 50e.

Journal

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Royal Worcester Zuckweiler Lutz H. M. Soennighsen Daylight Store Gents Plattsmouth Orchestra Grmer Gass Plattsamouth W. S. Leete Platysmouth Lwk Lucile the Journal of Fice Castor la R The Fort Smith Merrick County G. R. Davis Kirksville Schoo 7Th and Main St Plattsmouth, Neb Florsheim Oxfords Frank Gobelman Riley Block
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