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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
2
Obituary notes the death of George A. Fitzgerald in Omaha a few days ago. The actor, once with the Quaker medicine show at the Parimete about four years earlier, worked with Percy Fields and continued touring successfully until a general breakdown of the system led to his death.
Plattsmouth ladies attending the state convention of the P KE O were hosted in Lincoln by the Plattsmouth club at the Lindell hotel. Mrs George Chatburn presided as toastmistress while Mrs Elizabeth Travis and Mrs E D Cummins spoke brief remarks. A five course luncheon followed with visitors escorted to the dining room by Lincoln hosts. Attendees from Plattsmouth included Elizabeth Travis, FE Db Cummins, Fannie Dickson, A L fied, T H Pollock, Maryella Howland King of Superior, and Miss Helen Pollock.
The community notes Leonard Born Sr marked his sixty eighth birthday with a surprise arranged by his children. Family members gathered at the west city home with baskets and seasonal delicacies while he and Mrs. Bern attended church.
George Snyder, prominent Mynard farmer, shipped two carloads of fat stock to the South Omaha market this morning. The Black Polled cattle are described as among the finest seen from Mynard in years, fattened on his farm.
A telegram from Toledo Ohio reports the complete Talbot ticket won by 150 votes after a long struggle between Modern Woodmen wings. The administration victory may cost members and insurgent leaders their influence and provoke legal action to block Talbot’s control.
The wedding of Miss Emmie Edna ONeill and Mr. Frederick Edward Jeffrys took place on Wednesday June 17 at the bride’s parents near Bassett Nebraska. Rev Harvey officiated with Raymond ONeill as best man and Jennie Reynolds as bridesmaid. The couple will reside near Bassett where the groom is a prosperous farmer. A wedding dinner followed for close family and friends.
Friends of Miss Hilda Julian hosted a farewell party at the Barwick home in South Park Before her Monday move to Clovis New Mexico to join her father at the Santa Fe shops. The gathering featured games a picnic lunch and warm goodbyes from classmates and neighbors including Gracie Russell Clara Lamphere Marjory Rinker Dorris Vroman and others.
The funeral for the late Mrs. J. E. Jones was held yesterday afternoon from her South Fifth street home. Rev. Walter Self of Nebraska City conducted services for a devoted member of the Latter Day Saints church. The body rests in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Platte river road to the auto bridge north of the city, badly damaged by recent heavy rains, is back in fine condition. A large crew worked since morning to repair mud and washout, easing travel for Plattsmouth to Omaha motorists and reducing earlier cancellations. Bridge owner Mr. Pollack oversaw the repairs from the ground.
George Hames arrives in Weeping Water with his return from Notre Dame Indiana where he studied electrical engineering after three years at the University of Nebraska Lincoln He plans a four year program at Notre Dame and will spend summer with his parents before returning in fall for studies.
Chief Rainey found a man lying on school grounds intoxicated and threatening violence with a firearm. George Collins, a migratory hobo with no residence, was brought before Judge Archer and fined five dollars plus costs but released on condition he depart immediately for screener fields. The hobo left town without delay.
Rev Frank M Druliner of Madison Neb received a phone call about the death of a former parishioner and left on the 158 train to Madison to preach the funeral service His pulpit was filled by Rev H G McClusky of the First Presbyterian Church last evening
Henry Hitz Jr made a pleasant call at this office during his Saturday visit, sharing friendly remarks and engaging with staff.
Bernard G Wurl filed in Cass County for county clerk seeking the Democratic nomination. A Plattsmouth cigar factory owner, Wurl previously served three years as city clerk and earned a reputation for competence. Opponents include John M Creamer of Wabash and Louis Anderson of Union. Libershal seeks re election on the Democratic ticket.
From Saturdays Daily June 19 thi marked fifty years of marriage for Mr and Mrs Henery Boeck of this city They hosted out of town guests at luncheon with a pleasant repast and a cool afternoon drive The gathering drew neighbors and friends who wish the couple many more years of happiness and a diamond anniversary to share with them.
The German Lutheran church on Louisville road five to six miles west of town is incorporated as the Evangelical Lutheran Church Society of Eight Mile Grove. Articles filed with the county clerk list incorporators including Rev. Julius Huebner Louis Fredrich August H W Bogelkemeier Chris Parkening Phillip A. Hild and J G Meisenger. The church boasts a handsome edifice and parsonage and counts leading local citizens among its members.
Co L Jean of Mynard was a visitor on the fifth Saturday and a pleasant caller at this office.
City club members at Moates discussed funding for band concerts with donors from Burlington shops. They also explored renting cottages to meet housing demand and asked Missouri Pacific for better county train service while urging alley paving and sewer/avenue improvements for Chicago and Washington avenues.
Mrs W P Hutchinson and her daughter Winnie hosted the Social Workers club at their home south of town on Wednesday. The event featured a two course luncheon and socializing while conducting club business with a lively, cordial crowd including Mrs Carlale of Mynard and Mrs BE Furlons of Steamteval Springs.
Local patrons traveling from Cass County face delays and discomfort as Missouri Pacific train schedules are said to be increasingly disagreeable. The Caminereiel elib plans to raise the issue with St. Louis headquarters and railroad president Bush to secure partial accommodations for travelers to Platismouth.
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