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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

5

County Commissioners Proceedings Plattsmouth June 19 1916

Cass County Nebraska board in regular session approves care payment for Augusta Brandt four dependent children and adopts a resolution funding Nebraska Children Home Society. Also approves bonds and issues numerous road, bridge and miscellaneous county fund payments with adjournment set for July 6 1916 and later Board of Equalization meetings June 13 17 1916 addressing numerous property assessments and changes.

Plattsmouth Neb CC. E. Heebner Julius A. Pitz Henry Snyke Frank J. Libershal Allen J. Beeson Augusta Brandt Thomas Wiles Soldiers’ Relief Committee Nebraska Children Home Society of Omaha Nebraska Cass County Julius A. Pitt Henry Snake D. C. Morgan Aera Ate En Klepp & Bartlett Co W. Stewart Greenwood G. H. Gilmore L. C W. Murray J. E. Douglas James Robertson Same D. Quinton Luke Wiles Witness C.td. Quinton Frank Spangler Nebraska Hospital For Insane William A. CP The Union Ledger Edwin Metcalf Alice Allen W. A. Heneger Mt. Pleasant Board of Equalization C. E. Heebner Henry Snoke W. R. Bryan Louisville Platte River Bridge Co M. Carlson Young Ida Campbell Young & Hayes O. P. Monroe Mattie Williams Otssannie Mattie Wil Wm. H. Wynn Clarks Annie Iona White J. P. Falter Hayes O. K. Reed Liams

Local residents visit city for business and news

The city hosted a series of visitors and locals on the move. Adam Stoehr from near Cullom, Dr. G H Gilmore of Murray, and Dr. L B Bacon of Pacific Junction attended business and board sessions. County officials Julius Pitt and B W Livingston traveled to Omaha for stock market matters.

G. H. Gilmore Murray Cass County Board of Insanity Fred Detil L. B. Bacon Pacific Junction Julius A. Pitt B. W. Livingston Omaha Burlington E. W. Richards South Bend Neb J. E. Wortman Iowa City C. E. Wortman Claremore Okla Court House Charles Hansen John Janda Lawrence J. F. Hadraba Joseph Wooster Janda Thayer Propst Ralston County Board of Insanity

Fall Festival Plans Include City Barbecue Event

The fall festival committees in Plattsmouth target a grand, well organized celebration. They aim to attract former residents to visit during festival week and provide entertainment for all ages, including a barbecued event with a nostalgic recital of local history. The public interest grows as the festival nears.

Plattsmouth

Destruction of Nehawka Light Plant by Fire

Nehawka residents have suffered a week without electricity after a fire last Wednesday destroyed the light plant. Owner E M Pollard plans a larger plant to restore service and meet consumer needs, with the blaze believed caused by lightning.

Nehawka E. M. Pollard Enterprise Pollard

Mrs. Gochenour Undergoes Surgery in Omaha

Mrs Harry Gochenour was transported to the Presbyterian hospital in Omaha yesterday for treatment and underwent surgery soon after arrival. At last reports she was resting as easily as could be expected and her friends here await further word with renewed hope for a full recovery.

J. F. Sedlock T. J. Sokol Society Chicago Fred Clark Union Rev W. L. Austin Clara Geneva Neb F. R. Gobelman Sylvia Helen Eflie Brandes F. G. Egenberger George Edgerton Hugo Okla Alfred Edgerton Southwest Harry Gochenour Omaha Presbyterian Hospital

Seed prices listed by Johnson Bros at Nebraska City

Recleaned amber cane and white kaffir offered at $1.10 per bushel, German millet $1.75, Sudan grass 1.14 per pound, Essex rape 12 cents, feterita 5 cents. Johnson Bros. Nebraska City. 22-bw.

Johnson Bros Nebraska City

Weeping Water businessman visits for car matters

B. L. Philpot of Weeping Water motored over for a few hours today to attend to business concerning his automobile enterprise.

B. L. Philpot Weeping Water

Fine Stationery Sale Notice Ad

Local newspaper promotes The Journal offering fine stationery for readers. Store advertises a selection of writing paper envelopes and desk accessories with modern designs and affordable prices.

Alvo items list long social notes and local events

ALVG area notes include residents in Lincoln and Avoca visits, a cement walk to Alvo cemetery, high school planning, and a 126 attendance Cook reunion. Local sports record Alvo beating Wabash 16 to 8 and various visits from Stromsburg and South Bend residents. Ritchey Land Co. promotes DEUEL CO. land investments.

E. M. Stone Lincoln John Weichel Alvo Martin Bergquist Stromsburg Neb Louise Swacker Avoca H. Clark Bina Kitzel Emma Jordan Hellen Katherine Sutton Gladys Coatman Weeping Water W. W. Coatman Alfred Stroemer Henry Roelofsz A. Sutton Emma Taylor Werley Sutton George Sutton John Lim Johnnie Fred Weaver South Bend Jesse Weaver Harry Orbin Marquette J. A. Shaffer James Hammond Castle Shaffer Folden Edward Wilmerding L. D. Mullen Lake Geneva Wis

Auto polo troupe passes through city en route to Nebraska City

A company of seven auto polo players directed by J. W. Marcelles Theatrical agency of Sioux City traveled through this city this morning on the way to Nebraska City where they will exhibit for three days. They will be paid 750 dollars and perform several exhibitions daily using stripped down Ford cars for an exciting short display.

Nebraska City J. W. Marcelles Theatrical Agency Sioux City

Plattsmouth Shuns Dusky Visitors in Local Crowd

Plattsmouth shows hostility to African Americans with locals avoiding the traveling colored population. An ebony-hued man who arrived was told by Officer Alvin Jones to leave, heading toward Omaha for a warmer reception. Past experiences have left residents with little sympathy, and the Negroes are not welcome to stay long.

Plattsmouth Alvin Jones Barclay Omaha

Notice to Creditors in County Court Nebraska

In Cass County the estate of Charles R. Craig deceased is the subject of creditor claims. Hearings for examination, adjustment and allowance will be held July 20, 1916 and January 21, 1917 at 10 a.m. in the county courtroom at Plattsmouth. Claims must be filed by the last hearing hour. Allen J. Beeson County Judge.

State of Nebraska Cass County Charles R. Craig Plattsmouth Said Allen J. Beeson

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