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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
3
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The column records frequent visitors and grazing life as corn advances pressure farmers to harvest the 10703 crop. It notes visits among neighbors, threshing outfits changing hands, elevator maintenance, and a weather sequence delaying plowing and alfalfa curing. It mentions a Children’s Day program at Liberty Chapel and local tradesmen like Tony Hutchison.
The Burlington store house girls and Indies staff entertained at Miss Zelma Tuey’s home with a four course dinner party. Tables featured roses and ferns, guests included Kazvel Tew Alice Te w Madeline Minor Nellie Moore Bertha Jackson Hazel Cowles and Leona Brady who could not attend.
John Rutherford was among the passengers this morning for Omaha where he was called on business matters of the day.
The State Railway Commission ordered changes to the Lincoln branch of Missouri Pacific trains, nullifying a prior order. The Lincoln train will no longer depart at 6:27 a.m., now adjusted to improve connections with the Weeping Water to Levisville line and Burlington No. 34. The company argued the new schedule serves only about two passengers per day and disrupts streetcar connections to the depot, reducing passenger traffic and harming service.
The Nebraska City second baseball team defeated Plattsmouth's second team at the driving park by a score of 10 to 1. Antonula and Vern Teeng starred for Plattsmouth, while Nebraska City supporters praised the visitors' effort in their first year as an organized squad.
Threatening weather interrupted a meeting of Christian Endeavors and Epworth League groups from Christian and Presbyterian churches and the Methodist church. The trio formed a joint committee to organize July programs with Brises as host and Sand Stone as secretary, and if rain returns the Garfield park service will move to the Methodist church bell signaling. Public invitation extended.
Mr and Mrs F C Ackerman of Wiemere Nebraska traveled to the city on Saturday to spend a few days with relatives and friends.
London reports frequent suffragette baiting with police guarding rallies in Hyde Park and escorting speakers to safety. Crowds threaten ducking in the Serpentine as meetings are broken up and several women spectators face rough treatment, with police using truncheons to disperse rioters.
The Public Health Service will open a 25 bed Pellagra hospital in Spartanburg July 1 to study the disease. Dr R A Herring will lead a team of seven physicians and scientists for a five to six year investigation. Patients will be studied under examination while receiving optimal treatment.
Elizabeth Grant sues Jesse R. Grant seeking funds from the United States Trust Company as trustee under the Julian Dent Grant will to provide for her support. The suit says from 1880 to 1907 the couple lived at the mother-in-law’s home, supported by her, and that after the widow’s death the husband abandoned her.
Eight people drowned in the Oswego canal after a passenger launch struck a stump and overturned near Onondaga lake. Among the dead are Mrs. George H. Adams of Syracuse and her three children. the vessel operated between Mud Lock and Liverpool.
The notice sets payment amounts for political announcements: Congressmen $15, state senators $10, representatives $5, and county officials $5. It emphasizes all announcements must include the cash.
The notice announces Wilber W. Anmess of Duokbar Otoe county and Charles Marshall of Oloe county as candidates for congress in Nebraska's First District subject to Republican primary voters on Tuesday August 18.
Senator Stir of Nehawka advocates for Cloe and Class counties as he runs for senator in the Republican primary set for Tuesday August 18. He urges voters to support him to represent the districts in the forthcoming election.
John Maltes Jr is listed as a candidate for Senator from Cass and Otoe counties subject to Democratic voters decision in the August 28 1944 primary election.
Nehawka precinct resident M G Kime announces candidacy for the Nebraska lower house in the upcoming state primary. Voters in Gass county will decide at the August 18 1914 primary.
William TH Puls seeks the float representative post in Clo e and Gass counties subject to Democratic primary voters on Tuesday August 18.
Charles E. Graves of Union seeks the Republican nomination for county judge subject to the voters decision at the primary on Tuesday August 18 1944.
Frank J. Lihershal, the present county clerk, is a candidate for nomination to the office, subject to Democratic voters at the primary election held on Tuesday, August 18, 2014.
John M. Creamer of Wabash runs for Cass County Clerk in the Republican primary on August 18, 2014. Support is requested from voters in the county.
Tama candidate Anenst 18 A Anderson seeks county clerk on the Republican ticket, subject to voter decision in the primary.
For Register of Deeds Mont Robb is a candidate for Cass County. The decision rests with the Republican voters of the county at the primary election to be held on Tuesday August 18 1914.
For Sheriff BP RR Cunningham of Nehawka precinct runs as a candidate for Cass County sheriff subject to the decision of Republican voters in the August 18 2014 primary election.
William Doud of Salt Creek Greenwood precinct seeks the Cass County sheriff nomination on Tuesday August 18 1914 under the Democratic party banner and will of party voters.
John Wunderlich of Nehawka precinct runs as a Democratic candidate for sheriff of Gass County subject to primary election results on Tuesday August 18 1944.
Carroll D. Quinton, the current sheriff, is a Republican candidate for the nomination for the office, subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary election held on Tuesday August 18, 1914.
Alvo resident Charles R. Jordan announces candidacy for Third district county commissioner subject to the August 18, 1914 primary election.
The Journal announces a two district booster contest with two grand prizes a touring car and a Schmoller & Mueller piano. Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by friends, with equal chance. votes are earned by five votes per coupon and through cash subscription payments, with district prize limits and a 10 percent commission for non winning entrants.
The top vote getter receives the Overland five passenger touring car with full equipment. The second place gets a $400 Schmoller & Mueller Piano. District prizes include a diamond ring for the highest vote in each district, a $30 merchandise store credit for the second, and a gold watch for the third in the grand prize context. All active entrants not winning receive a 10 percent cash commission on funds turned in.
Co. E Heebner incumbent from the Second district runs again in the upcoming primary on Tuesday August 18 1914 amid party voter decision.
Henry Snake of Tipton precinct announces candidacy for Commissioner of the Third district subject to Democratic primary election decisions on Tuesday.
PD Koester of Weeping Water pre files as a commissioner candidate for the Third district subject to the decision of Democratic voters at the primary on Tuesday August 18.
Harry Priesman and his Omaha wife arrived yesterday for a brief visit at the home of his sister Mrs. R. M. Shlnes. Priesman is a linotype operator on the World Herald and called at the Journal office today.
George Stander travels to Omaha this morning with the aim of bringing his son Hugh home from the hospital where he has been recovering from appendicitis over the past week.
John Cory returned from Toledo Ohio where he attended the Modern Woodmen of America head camp. He was among Nebraska insurgent delegates denied seals by the standpatters at the convention.
Morgan Waybright arrived in the city from Los Angeles California this morning and will stay with his daughter Mrs A J Beeson and family while attending to business matters.
Fred W. Young and CC Graves of Union visited the courthouse today. Young is considering a run for county commissioner from the Second district on the Democratic ticket.
Henry A. Guthmann the Mur dock banker is in the city today with his mother and other relatives and attends to business at the courthouse.
Mrs Mary McHugh and her daughter Mary from Falls City and Miss Margaret O Rourke of Omaha visited the Walling family over Sunday at their home.
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