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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
8
Large crowds attended two sermons at the First Presbyterian Church despite the heat. Rev. K Stookey of Bellevue College gave the evening address, his first city visit, praised as one of the best heard in the city.
Postmaster HM A Schneider warns patrons that box rent must be paid before the first day of the quarter or the box will be declared vacant and rented to others. The move follows new legal requirements requiring cash payment in advance. notices will be posted at the office.
James Jancek sustained a three inch scalp wound when a bolt flew from a truck while his partner worked underneath. He received several stitches and returned to duty. Frank Raven returned to work after days off for mashed fingers and a new assignment. Albert Reinhackers and Carl Hanocek were on sick leave due to heat.
A strong night at the Catholic Sokol hall featured a very fine dance last Saturday with a nice crowd and enjoyable time despite the heat. The Catholic Sokol orchestra provided excellent music keeping dancers moving until the late hour as they left in the moonlight.
The forcible entry and detainer case Devereve Mough v Greenwood was decided in favor of the plaintiff after reviewing all evidence. The court found no evidence of paid rent or a valid one year contract. Mowers Ramsey & Ramsey appeared for the plaintiff and 9. K Barr represented the defendants.
C Wescott is a business visitor today in Omaha and travels there this morning on the Burlington train.
The Plattsmouth Semi-Weekly Journal will enlarge to 16 pages weekly starting June 27, adding four pages to Mondays and balancing eight pages on both Monday and Thursday. It will also begin Herbert Quick's air story Virginia of the Air Planes, promising gripping weekly installments. The paper aims to serve Casa County with a larger, better newspaper and invites continued patronage.
Col John Franklin Swezey, agent for the Union Pacific Land Company, arrived from Omaha to interview local buyers about Colorado land offerings. He described the land’s beauty and reported strong sales, aiming to attract a colony from the region and promote major eastern land purchases amid a rising real estate movement.
Calvin Taylor of Union spent the morning in the city on business. A state university at Lincoln graduate, he topped his examination with high honors and praised the vast benefits of a university education.
In the matter of the estate of Ann M. Davis deceased a petition for letters of administration has been filed. A hearing is set for June 28 1910 at 10 oclock a.m. in Mattamouth Nebraska. Objections must be filed by that hour. Allen J. Boonen Tamsey & Ramee county judge attorneys.
The creditors of the deceased William P Bailey Jr are to meet the administrator of the estate before Cass County Judge Allen J Beeson at the county court room in Plattsmouth Nebraska on June 6 1910 and December 27 1910 at 4 o clock a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance Six months are allowed to present claims and one year and six months for the administrator to settle from June 25 1910 Witness the hand and seal of the county court at Plattsmouth Nebraska May 24 1910 Ramney Ramney attorneys
Legal notice to unknown heirs and non-resident defendants in Cam county Nebraska. The case, Porter's petition filed April 6, 1910, seeks to quiet title in a parcel in Crete county Neb and to exclude defendants from any interest. Respond by the specified date.
City of Plattsmouth Nebraska creates Paving District No 4 including south half of block 35 and north half of block 43. Pearl Street to be macadamized with crushed rock 30 feet wide and ten inches thick. Ordinance takes effect after legal publication. dated June 17, 1910.
City ordinance authorizes Fourth to Fifth streets and Vine intersections in paving District No 3. Three fourths of abutting property owners petitioned for paving curb and gutter with concrete foundation. May 1916 election authorized bonds of 9500 for paving costs. bids to be invited with a $11000 bond and $500.60 bid deposits. Also includes sale of a threshing outfit offered by Frank Vallery.
M. Doyles a prominent Alvo citizen visited the city to handle court house matters. Mr. Boylow, a leading local figure, is involved in the booking business and well known here, with many thanks friends glad to meet him during his stay.
The community calls for a substantial jail to replace the dilapidated structure north of the courthouse. Sheriff Quinton and Constable Barton captured Blunt near a Nebraska City freight car while Morris was apprehended at his mother's home. Public safety and stronger containment prompt officials to seek voter input on funding a new facility.
A Pittsburg incident reports a male lion fondling a child’s hand through a cage, highlighting danger to children. The piece promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and croup with testimonials from Mrs. George B R Davis of Flat Rock North Carolina, noting its use for babies and various respiratory ailments. Prices listed 60 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle free and guaranteed by F G Fricke Co.
City residents are invited to join a nascent state guard unit. Interested individuals should visit A. J. Trillery's barber shop and leave their names with Prof. Stonehocker. Numerous young men show interest, and organizers hope to enroll enough to form a company locally.
Tow C Rhoden left his Murray home this morning and rode as a passenger to Glenwood Indiana to attend to business matters there.
Judge Beeson ordered Earl Morris a 15 year old who robbed L R Upton's Union store last March committed to the state reform school at Kearney. Witnesses testified to neglect by his mother and the pleasantries of parole failed. The elder brother is in federal prison at Leavenworth for a post office robbery. Morris to be moved to Kearney by Sheriff Quinton within days. D W Foster and Dr I C Munger visited Union and city guests noted at Hotel Riley.
Journal notes weekend visits by Frank H. Smith and his mother Mrs. Claude Everett in Union. C B Campbell and wife from Murray, George S. Smith and family of Rock Bluffs, and Mont Robb of Mynard all called in. A E Taylor of Union attended county court and returned home. Philip H. Meisinger and daughter visited from Eight Mile Grove. C H Vallery and wife and Mrs. Rummel were in Lincoln for sanatorium care. Adam Schaffer, a southwest resident, visited the Journal and renewed ties. Chris Mockenhaupt and son Walter from Louisville spent the day in town with relatives and friends.
A report from Omaha states William Krug, head of the Fred Krug Brewing Co., was struck by a car and killed on a main street. Details were not available in time for this edition but the vehicle was said to have been traveling at high speed.
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