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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
7
In Darley a tense community story unfolds as Abner Daniel pressures Abe Fulton toward a legal showdown while Howard Tinsley faces guilt and Mary Trumbley seeks truth. A stirring dance scene contrasts with Cora Langham’s confession of existential love and longing, ending with resolution in the looming trial.
Nebraska poised to mobilize up to 1500 National Guard men immediately and 2600 militia within a week. With longer lead time 4000 militia including reserves could be canvassed. Omaha houses 590 state guard. 24 hours could move to Lincoln. Major H F Flas ter commands First battalion of 250. Mobilization orders reached company commanders as border call nears. Governor Morehead and Adjutant General Hall met to convene state military board.
The Undersiewed lists items for public auction on Saturday June 24 at 2 30 P M in Plattsmouth. Includes one span of horses one gelding two years old weight 1000 partly broke six head of sheep four pigs six weeks old a riding cultivator a disc harrow four tons alfalfa hay and minor articles. Cash for sums 10 and under and six month credit on larger sums with bankable note. All must be settled before removal.
R. L. Propst is the agent for the Glenwood Monument works and would be glad to call and show samples to those desiring anything in this line. Call telephone No. 4012.
The Air Dome screens the comedy Over Night starring Vivian Martin. On a Hudson river day boat a newlywed couple pretends to be man and wife after their partners are left behind. Complications unfold at Rip Van Winkle Inn before a happy ending.
Advertisement for the Delco Farm Light plant highlighted as a leading farm lantern system. Rosenthal’s 10 year old son demonstrated the plant publicly while the representative handled ads. Bob Windham is named as the local agent in the city. Also notices about found items a small key ring and a baby’s black slipper with instructions to claim.
The article reports the sick baby of Mr and Mrs Jake Hild, nurse Irma Stoll’s graduation from Lincoln hospital, and local farming life. It notes Frank Ronne shipping seven cattle cars to South Omaha, fishing at the Missouri River, and plans for swine medicine by Mr Pull. It covers Velie and Hudson car purchases, farmer owned autos exhibit with 2500+ vehicles, a 100 mile Ford race, and a 15000 spectator crowd with no arrests.
F E Vallery W G Boedeker and Adam Meisinger returned to Murray Monday night after a overland journey to Perkins county Nebraska. They faced rain mud and long road stretches then met Cass county natives in Aurora and at Imperial hotel noting strong crop growth and favorable country conditions.
Fifteen thousand spectators packed the Alva course as Pittman of Woodward drove a Buick 1506 miles in 2 57 with no engine stop. A blown tire caused the only delay, changed in one minute. Strickler of Enid finished eight minutes back in a Buick, Kruger of Cherokee took third in a Kerd.
The insanity board and the county attorney plan to seek U S government help to deport Fritz Detul to Germany. Officials will query immigration in St Louis and Baltimore about his 1913 arrival. A warrant will be issued to compel him to show cause and possible return to his homeland. Detul favors returning to Germany.
In the county court of Cass County Nebraska a hearing on the petition of Ray A Van Doren regarding the estate of Sarah E Van Doren will be held on July 11 1916 at 10 o clock a m in the county court office in Plattsmouth. The hearing seeks administration to Frank H Van Doren and to fix heirs. Objections must be filed by the date or the petition may proceed. Dated June 15 1916. Allen J Beeson and CG A Rawls county judge and attorney.
In Cass County District Court a case involving Strohibalid Mohensteil and others arises over office supplies at the Journal office. The document outlines parties and legal actions in the venue.
State of Ohio Toledo City Lucies County offers F J Cheney a reward of one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Frank J Cheney signed this sworn statement in 1886. Public seal and testimonial letters accompany the claim.
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