Lincoln Union Meeting of Locomotive Engineers Announced
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plans a two day gathering in Lincoln on June 29 with notable rail and labor leaders attending. Special trains and free festivities including an ox roast, Capital Beach events, a tug of war, and a public reception are slated to entertain visiting engineers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lincoln
H. Wiggenfost
Warren
Stone
B. of
Daniel Williard
C. B
Q. PB
Morrisey
American Railway Employes and Investors’ Association
Texas
British Columbia
Virginia
Manhattan
Kay
J. 8
Hitchcock
The
Brotherhood
Atchison
Atchison Division No. 164
Toledo
Cleveland
Ohio
Atchison and Nebraska — Railroad
Hitchcorn
Union
Fla
Lincoln Hotel
Capital Beach
Walt E. Schaffer
Mississippi River
Tucker
Abraham Lincoln
Nebraska
B. of L. B
Committee of Arangements
H. L. Beatty
J. F. Duffy
J. N. Hyder
W. A. Smith
H. Wiggenjost
State Journal
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Meeting Sparks Mystery
A fragment reports a meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with uncertainty about where the local shop men arranged a gathering. The note hints at plans to remain at work and potential action even if a holiday is declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Merchants Back Petition To Restore Old Turn-Around Train
A committee of the Commercial club with A L Tidd and Henry Qoos circulates a petition to Missouri Pacific Railway management to restore the old turn around train. Merchants in multiple towns sign seeking improved service and potential daily travel to Omaha. Meanwhile track relaying with heavier steel rails from Kansas City to Omaha advances, with steel gang near Union. The railroad plans add rolling stock and upgrades to boost service to Plattsmouth and the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Messrs. A. L. Tidd
Henry Qoos
Missouril Pacific Railway
Louisville
Manley
Weeping Water
Nehawka
Union
Murray
Omaha
M. P
Kansas City
Platsmouth
Park improvements earn praise for Garfield park upkeep
Local praise goes to Garfield park keepers for a neater appearance this summer. The fence and turnstiles have been repaired to prevent animal browsing, the grass is carefully mowed, and a new lawn mower is used. Judge Travis is credited for guiding the commission to maintain first class conditions. A better set of metals would be mighty hard to find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Garfield Park
Addiion
Travis
Dr Shoop's Restorative Promotes Nerve Health for Vital Organs
A dated advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as the solution to stomach kidney and heart ailments by targeting internal nerves. It claims a two year standard remedy and offers a "No help no pay" guarantee with free accompanying Rheumatic Remedy and an offer to send the book and order forms. It urges readers to share with the sick and to respond to obtain the materials.
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Khoop
Shoop
Dave
Model Prisoner Writes From Lancaster Letter to The Journal
Max Ploehn serving a life term in Nebraska writes from Lancaster to renew his subscription praising Warden Smith and prison reforms. He notes model conduct, overtime earnings, and a forthcoming orchestra with fifteen members, hoping for release to return home.
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Max Ploehn
Lancaster
Neb
Ploehn
Alma Goos
Platsmouth
Nebraska
Success and Prosperity
Nebraska Telephone Co Moves to New Quarters in New Quarters
The Nebraska Telephone Company moves from Wescott's to the former Faber & Thierolf site in New Quarters. The upper floors house offices and storage as the new plant nears completion. The article notes an investment aimed at improving service and hints at rate changes after July fifth.
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Nebraska Telephone Company
Faber & Thierolf
Wescott
Auditor Jas W Newell visits Omaha then Old Point Comfort
Jas W Newell Burlington auditor of accounts stayed overnight with relatives in Omaha before resuming duties. He enjoyed the Claim Association meeting at Old Point Comfort Virginia but finds the location poorly situated for a summer resort. He plans a business trip to the Black Hills in a few days lasting several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Newell
Burlington
Omaha
Newell
Claim Association
Old Point Comfort
Black Hills
Plattsmouth Proceedings Adjust Taxes and Refunds 1909
The Plattsmouth board of county commissioners met June 21 and 22 1909. Tax refunds were approved for Christina Barr and Margaret Applegate after protests of overvaluation and double assessment. Several bills were allowed on general and road funds. The session adjourned with next meeting scheduled. A local note reports Alf Nickels is $32.09 short after a trusted worker Reed absconded with funds from a Murray 4th of July venture. discussion focuses on responsibility for payment of the missing funds.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Board of County Commissioners
Christina Barr
General Fund
Margaret Applegate
Liberty Precinct
Catherine Barr
W Cook
Ocherking
Byron Clark
James Robertson
D Quinton
I D Jones
Henry Oehlerking
Robt
Sherwood
Poor Watt
Nehawka Register
Burroughs
J. D. Allen
J Schafer
R D McNurlin
Lee Arnett
W. E. Rosencrans
Alf
Nickels
Reed
Murray
Bank of Murray
Chicago
Ora Davis
Davis & Pitman
Mr. Davis
Mr. Nickels
Davis
Return of Bride and Groom Delights Town
Aug Bach Jr and wife returned yesterday to the city from their wedding trip through Colorado. They are now at home to friends in rooms over the store on Lower Main Street. They visited Denver Colorado Springs Colorado City Manitou Cascade Pueblo and other places. The trip was enjoyable and interesting though rain in Denver spoiled some plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug
Bach, Jr
Colorado
Main Street
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado City
Manitou
Cascade
Pueblo
Murray resident H C Creamer visits city on business
H C Creamer of Murray is among attendees in the city today handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Creamer
Murray
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Resident
Plattsmouth Nebr resident J. L. McKinney testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave prompt relief when other remedies failed. He reiterates his 1906 endorsement and urges kidney sufferers to use Doan's sold by Foster Milburn Co at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
J. L. McKinney
Lincoln Ave
Plattemouth
Nebr
Doan
Gering & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Siner
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Stetson
Saltex
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Wonp
Mexhcan Association
N. Y
Pierce
Laura Chalfant
Edgar
Noob
Cvy
Frank Shopp
Den
Marly
Jersey Coast
Boston
Montreal
Portland
New England
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic Coast
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Michigan
Seattle Exposition
California
Pacific Coast Tours
Big Horn Mountains
Utah
Yellowstone Park
Scenic Colorado
Yellowstone
Gardiner
W. L. Pickett
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