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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
1
An Omaha Journal-Stockman excerpt argues educated professionals face overcrowding while farming and agricultural training promise steady employment. It claims colleges push genteel careers, urging youth to pursue practical farming degrees to reduce living costs and avoid uncertain gains.
The Plattsmouth Water company completed the connection of a new boiler with the old unit at the pumping station. J. H. McMahen and five men started Monday to connect the boiler and finished the task. A plan exists to erect a new concrete smoke stack replacing a leaning brick stack.
Will Manpin's Weekly cites Central City Nonpareil claims that Morehead and Aldrich clashed over progressivism. It argues Morehead supported direct legislation, voting for the amendment, while opponents accuse him of hesitation.
H J Stoll a prosper ous farmer from northwest of Nehawka spent Saturday evening in Plattsmouth visiting county seat friends. He came with Park Chinawisser and Frank Gorton, automobile men, to tend to auto matters in South Gass town. They plan to return together tonight. Stoll renewed his Journal subscription, dating from 1913.
Mike Bede, a prosperous Sarpy county farmer, crossed the Platte over the bridge to Plattsmouth this morning to shop for his product. He was accompanied by F. K R. Marks, the La Platte pool hall proprietor, who also had business in the city before returning home.
The Journal office carries a range of typewriter supplies including ribbons paper and repair parts for writers and offices. Local customers can browse ink and typing accessories at the newsroom shop.
Wael had returned from Havelock with cigars when an acetylene gas tank exploded in the Burlington Storehouse around six o clock. The blast shattered windows and overturned desks, starting a small fire that workers quickly contained. Twenty plus female stenographers and clerks and male staff were away from their desks at the time, avoiding injuries.
Mrs. Eliza Keckler died Monday morning at her home east of Manley after a months long illness. She was 55 years old and is survived by a son Eli Keckler and many relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the house conducted by Rev Towsend of the Weeping Water Methodist church with interment in Weeping Water cemetery. The Courier extends sympathy.
K. O. Mayfield and his wife of Omaha have returned from the Pacific coast after two months. Illness plagued him through winter, but ten days after reaching the coast he improved and now returns home in better health. He plans a summer outdoors to fully recover from a health decline two years ago in Cleveland while managing a wholesale paper and printers supply house.
Robert Townsley formerly a Union soldier arrived Tuesday from Manila Philippines. He visits his sister Mrs Hallie Delaney and Union relatives and friends. His two and a half year Philippine service ended, and he may re enlist for another term.
Miss Georgia White remains at home during vacation after arriving by train. The skilled milliner’s work is in high demand among leading millinery houses, which praise her excellent craftsmanship and fine qualities.
The Plattsmouth Commercial Club met with good attendance as President Pollock chaired. New committees were formed, including for layover patter with Sioux Gily Burlington crews and a roads report highlighted street conditions near the Masonic Home. The group discussed Teachers Institute plans for August and approved band concerts and a lawn social. They opposed carnival use of business streets.
In Wednesday's Journal an error stated Miss Marie Kaufmann would teach penmanship two and a half hours weekly. The intended note says she will teach penmanship two and one half days per week in the city schools of Plattsmouth.
Veteran readers seek the facts on the pension reform and party roles in passage. The piece traces the House and Senate dynamics, names key figures like Sherwood and Smoot, and notes the compromise outcome and veteran dissatisfaction with the final bill.
County Superintendent Miss Mary Poster conducted today and tomorrow examinations for rural school teaching certificates. The list of examinees includes Miss Ula Heebner Nehawka Miss Mabel Rood Omaha Miss Gretchen Bueck South Omaha Mona Reid Elmwood Jennie Hitehman Weeping Water Josephine Hitehman Weeping Water Gussie Hoham Greenwood Olive Clark Union Bessie Vandeberg Murdock May Pickwell Murdock. Miss Mattie Larson assisted. Mr Walter Sunder and family of Oakland with Ned visited Leonard Born and family by automobile. Minnie Born accompanied them to Omaha for a short visit.
Mrs. H. D. Travis returned from the annual convention of the P E O society held in Aurora this week. She received a complimentary vote for state organizer but withdrew her home due to the demanding duties of visiting 54 local orders in the state and new ones to be organized, given her health.
Miami papers report William Jennings Bryan plans a winter stay in Florida. He leased the Brickell collage site at Twentieth Street and Brickell Avenue for the season and will oversee building an $8,000 residence. Mrs Bryan will supervise the house. family shipments already underway. A sea wall project near the bay front property is under way, with costs near $5,000.
A social afternoon honored Mrs George Boeck of Newkirk Oklahoma as guests gathered at Mr and Mrs Henry Boeck home. Mrs Boeck hosted with Misses Tillie Lehnhoff and Gretchen Boeck assisting. Attendees included Mesdames George Boeck Hempel Dovey Reese Vallery Lehnhoff and several others.
At the Nebraska State Sunday School convention in Omaha yesterday G G Wescott senior, son of C C Wescott and Sons, was elected recording secretary. He has served in that role for four years. A photo in the Omaha Bee shows the officers for next year, adding local interest for Plattsmouth readers.
T. F. Wiles of Omaha arrived today to look after business matters for a few hours.
Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock members of St Luke's Sunday school, parents, friends, and church members gathered at the FG Fricke home then traveled to Paradise Park for outdoor games. Prizes went to Paul Hart, Edith Dovey, Chester Bayslor Jr, Mil dead Miller, Lewey Miller, Alma Roberts, George Dovey Jr, Bertha Tootood, Barbara Gering. a ball game and a hearty picnic supper followed led by Superintendent Will Egenberger and assistants.
Funeral services for Mrs. George G. Dodd were held at St Luke's Episcopal Church with Hey Golhar of Omaha officiating. A large crowd of former neighbors attended, music featured familiar hymns, and many floral tributes marked her Christian character. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. pallbearers included Morgan Weylbright Guy D McMaken HB A McElwain Carl G Fricke A J Beeson and G W Smith.
The Cosmopolitan club will host a grand ball at Coates' hall on Thursday evening July 4. Music by the M. W. A. orchestra will be up-to-date and enjoyable. Everyone is invited and a good time is assured for all attendees. Remember the Fourth of July date.
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