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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

3

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Beeson by Local Ladies

Mrs John Beeson received a pleasant birthday surprise Friday from a group of women who arranged a visit to her home. They traveled by auto, enjoyed social time and cherry picking, presented a souvenir spoon, and shared refreshments before departing by auto. Also mentioned is A F Hutchinson of Omaha attending a King Hill picnic with about thirty youths enjoying boat rides, fishing, and a large picnic lunch on the Big Muddy.

John Beeson Beeson C. L. Carlson R.N. Shlaes J. F. Trimpe F. Brantner J. M. Levda A. J. Beeson Frank Gobelman Jane Dovey A. Ft. Hutchinson Omaha King Hill

Mrs Amelia Swift and Miss Emma Myers Visit Foster Home

Mrs Amelia Swift and Miss Emma Myers were passengers to Union yesterday morning and spent the day at the D. W. Foster home.

Amelia Swift Emma Myers Union D. W. Foster Home

Mont Robb Visits Plattsmouth Friends From Union

Mont Robb steward of the penitentiary visited Plattsmouth from Union this morning for a few hours with county seat friends. He spent Sunday on the farm at the old home and reports the big state prison moving along nicely. He planned to return to Lincoln tomorrow morning after a day in Murray with old friends.

Mont Robb Union Plattsmouth Journal State Murray Lincoln

South Bend visitors Talbot and Dill tour Flattsmouth

Rk. Talbot and B F Dill of South Bend visited Flattsmouth today, enjoying local sights and meeting residents during their brief stop in the city.

Talbot B. F. Dill South Bend Flattsmouth

Fourth of July Committees Plan City Celebration

Mayor Sattler’s committees met at A L Tidd’s office to organize the Fourth of July events. The day includes band music at the courthouse lawn at 9 30 a m a ball game if feasible a street band concert and Garfield park speeches and a second ball game fireworks to close the program.

Sattler Daly A. L. Tidd Court House Ball Park Garfield Park

Inter-State auto agency opens at Sixth and Vine

The Journal corrects last Friday's error and says Varga and Cecil now hold the Inter-State auto agency. The big new car is on view at their garage at Sixth and Vine. The firm offers sales supplies and repair services in well equipped quarters.

Varga & Cecil Inter-State Auto Sixth and Vine Streets

Lincoln man Glen Smith arrives on afternoon train

Glen Smith of Lincoln arrived on the afternoon train today to attend to business matters.

Glen Smith Lincoln

Death of Stephen Hulfish at Wabash Neb

Stephen Hulfish a prominent Wabash merchant and early town promoter died at his mine after a long illness. He lived in Cass County nearly 32 years helped lay out Wabash and served as postmaster of Owensville. Survived by his wife and one brother Edwin Hulfish. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 30 PM from the Wabash Methodist Church under the auspices of the T O O F.

Stephen Hulfish Wabash Mr. Hulfish Cass County Mr. Wulfish Miladelphia Pennsylvania Hulfish Anna Worrell Wayne County Illinois H. ©. Parmenter Utan Neb Charles T. Hulfish Lincoln Frank Hulfish Edwin Hulfish Owensville Indiana Trultish Nebraska Bushberry M. P Tamneem Nebraska City Halfish Cleveland Methodist Rev Taylor Union

Picnic on the Missouri Honor Miss Hawkins Guests

A group of young people enjoyed a Friday picnic by the Missouri River. In honor of Miss Gladys Hawkins of Havelock, guests included Misses Helen Egenberger Teressa Droege Lillian Bajeck and Pheme Richardson and Messrs Frank Hiber Dwight Wayne Prop at Marion and Norman Dickson. The gathering ended with a festive meal and the group returned home as night fell.

Missouri Gladys Hawkins Havelock Lillian Bajeck Helen Egenberger Teressa Droege Pheme Robin Richardson Frank Hiber Dwight Wayne Propat Marion Norman Dickson

Mrs Herman Smith Undergoes Stomach Surgery In City

Mrs Herman Smith of Nehawka daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hall was operated on at St Josephs hospital for inflammation of the stomach Saturday afternoon and remains in precarious condition. Mrs Hall accompanied her daughter to Omaha and has stayed there. J L Smith the father in law went to the hospital this afternoon on the fast mail.

Herman Smith Nehawka John Hall St. Joseph's Hospital

Tourists Travel Through Plattsmouth on Sunset Route

Travelers on the Trail to Sunset route pass through Plattsmouth en route to Los Angeles. A touring car from Minneapolis stopped for supplies while two other tourist cars from Detroit to Denver and Des Moines to Nebraska City were seen nearby. Maps and guide books of the route are spreading in the east and attracting visitors.

Minneapolis Los Angeles Plattsmouth Detroit Denver Dan Moines Nebraska City

Mikxs Delia Tartsch Visits Omaha Friends by Early Train

Mikxs Delia Tartsch spent the day in Omaha visiting friends and traveled there on the early morning train.

Mikxs Delia Tartsch Omaha

Nebraska Delegates 10 Baltimore Receive Warm Welcome Here

A 7000 to 2000 strong crowd at Fourth and Main cheered Wheeler and party as they left for the Baltimore Convention. The procession, donkey banner and band led to the train where Omaha officials expressed enthusiasm. Delegates named include John and Honey Hire, George Snyder, Mike Kine, Judee Archer, J. J. Corley, A. S. Will and wives. Cass county Democrats show strong support and optimism for victory.

Nebraska Baltimore Wo DD. Wheeler Me. Wheeler Burlington Dahiman Dalil Tian Plattenouth Mr. Wheeler John and Honey Hire George Snyder Mike Kine Judee Archer J. J. Corley Warepite Water A. 8 Will

Rural Route Carriers to Receive Increase Under 1912 Plan

The article reports a July 1 1912 raise for rural route carriers six days weekly on 24 mile standard routes set at 1087 per year paid monthly and 84 475 per mile for excess length with fractions rounded to full miles. It praises carriers for reliable service delivering mail to rural patrons daily and notes the role of rural routes and telephone in brightening rural life.

R. FP. D. News Washington, D. C

Library board thanks donor for Kisham railway books

The library board expresses gratitude to Mrs. HG Vandorn for a donation of a valuable reference set titled The Science of Railways by economist Marshall M. Kisham. The collection will aid readers in practical railroad questions and economic calculations for manufacturers and traders.

HG. Vandorn Marshall M. Kisham

Nelsons Request Journal Subscription for Daughter

Mr and Mrs Lafe Nelson of south of Plattsmouth received a letter from their daughter Mrs G W Morgan formerly Miss Dervis Nelson asking for the Journal to be sent to her. Mr Nelson was in the city Saturday and ordered the paper sent to Mrs Morgan for one year. The Morgans now live in San Diego California where Mr Morgan has started in business and is doing well. They send regards to Cass county friends.

Lafe Nelson Plattsmouth G. W. Morgan Dervis Nelson

Stiver Family to Move to Cedar Creek for New Job

Will Remove at Once RK. M. Stiver and wife visited Glenwood relatives over Sunday. Mr Stivers will move with family to Cedar Creek where he joined Wolff and Auli general store. He previously resided seven months in the city working for Hatt and Ron.

RK. M. Stiver Glenwood

Raymond Travis Home After Apppendicitis Surgery Recovery

Raymond Travis returned home Saturday night from an Omaha hospital where he recently underwent an operation for appendicitis. Friends in the city are glad to hear of his smooth recovery and hope for his speedy and permanent health.

Raymond Travis Omaha Raymond

Vetesnik Families Return for Visit to City

Vetesnik Boys at Home F J Vetesnik and family of Edgemont 8 D and Joe Vetesnik of Alberton Montana arrived yesterday with their families for a several weeks visit with friends and former residents of the city who greet them warmly.

F. J. Vetesnik Edgemont Joe Vetesnik Alberton Montana

Dresen Family Leaves for Benson Visit

Fred Dresen and his wife, guests of W. G. Meisinger and wife, L. A. Meisinger and wife, and William Heil and wife, departed this morning for Benson Nebraska to visit P. Meisinger and wife before returning home. Mrs Dresen is a sister of the Meisinger family.

Fred Dresen Unadilla W. G. Meisinger L. A. Meisinger William Heil Benson Neb P. M. Meisinger Mrs. Dresen Meisinger

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E. G. Dovey & Son Steward Robb The Plattsmouth Garage Co Warga & Cecil Plattsmouth, Nebraska Miss Hawkins Burlington Depot Dahman Chicago Washington Manhattan
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