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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

8

Farewell Party for Mrs Croskary and Friends

The 500 Club gathered at Mrs Mumin's home then surprised Mrs Olea Croskary and her son Harold at Goos hotel before a two month trip to Montana and Oregon. Guests enjoyed cards, games, music, and a luncheon, with several neighbors listed as participants. Woodmen Circle adds 14 new members and plans another class with Omaha drill team soon.

500 Club Montana Oregon Burdick Croskary Jobin Lyle Helen Catherine Will Mason Ralph Roy Burdick Woodmen Circle Nemington Minnchester Omaha Plathemouth

Heavy Rains Boost Wheat and Corn Prospects in West

General Superintendent Allen reports abundant moisture in eastern Colorado and western Nebraska after a Denver return. Streets were muddy in Denver and water pooled along eastern Colorado roads. Crop conditions are as good or better than average for the district with a large wheat crop and strong corn prospects.

Allen Burlington Denver Colorado Nebraska Lincoln Journal

Burlington reports no passenger deaths in year ending June 21

Management statement says no passengers were killed on Burlington system during the year ending Friday June 21. Totals show 22,014,305 passengers carried over 9,322 miles of road. Suburban Burlington lines had no passenger deaths in the past five years.

The Burlington

Canvass Next Work for Summer Band Concerts

Commercial club committee George Fuller John Crabill and W Baylor plan a canvass of local business houses next week to raise funds for summer band concerts. Merchants oppose building a park on paved streets and a plan to move concerts to the vacant plot north of the courthouse aims to seat attendees outdoors. Success depends on community contributions. without them the concerts will not be held.

Commercial Club George Fuller John Crabill W. Baylor Court House

Merchants Play Ball At Local Sand-Bar Diamond

Friday edition notes an arranged afternoon game between north side and south side Main street merchants at the town ball park. City workers, free admission expected as players receive no salary.

Main Street

Pardon Hearing Sought for Charles A Whiting

Notice states Charles Allen Whiting seeks a pardon of a 1912 Cass County bigamy sentence. The Governor and Advisory Board of Pardons will hear the petition on July 8, 1912, at a designated morning time.

Advisory Board of Pardons Charles Allen Whiting Cass Coty

Referee's Sale Ordered In Creamer vs Hess Case

By order of Judge Harvey D. Travis a public auction will sell the west half of the northeast quarter of section 14 township 0 north range 9 east in Cass County Nebraska. The sale, open for one hour, is July 16 1912 at 1 pm at the south front door of the Plattsmouth County Court House. Cash only. 20 percent deposit due at bidding and balance upon court confirmation and deed. Referee Baldrick K. &. Dwyer attorney.

Referhee Harvey D. Travis Ole Cass County Nebraska Jeremiah L. Creamer Sarah M. Hess CopRy Plattamouth Said For Wing Orth F. M Ons County Baldrick Oo Dwyer

Notice to Creditors in Estate Case in Nebraska

Notice to creditors of the estate of Thomas J. Fountain in Case County Nebraska. The administratrix must present claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Hearings scheduled June 2, 1912 and December 2, 1917 at 10 o clock a.m. in the County Court room Piattamouth. Allen J. Beeson County Judge. Db O Dwyer attorney for estate.

State OF Nebraska Case County Thomas J. Fountain Defenees Piattamouth Insaid Beaune

Creditors to Meet Executrix in Case County Nebraska

Notice is given that the creditors of the deceased will meet the executrix Mary Dull before the County Judge of Case County at the Plattsmouth Court Room on January 10, 1913 at 9 o clock a m to present claims for settlement. Six months are allowed for creditors to present their claims for adjustment and allowance.

Nebraska Case County Mary Dull Sald Valate Couus Court Plattamouth

Double Wedding at Parsonage Tonight in Two Ceremonies

A Methodist parsonage held two non simultaneous weddings on Wednesday evening. Rev. W. L. Austin joined Earl Kline and Lula Baughman at 6 30 p m and Harry Baughman and Mabel Kline at 7 p m. The first couple left before the second arrived. The newlyweds will start housekeeping on the Cedar Creek area farm.

W. L. Austin Earl Kline Lula Baughman Harry Baughman Mabel Kline Roy Austin

Fine Ball at Weeping Water Draws Large Crowd

Weeping Water hosted a lively ball at Philpot hall with the M W A orchestra led by von Holly. About 125 paid admissions at 1 dollar each brought roughly 300 youths to the event, praised by Mr. Holly as one of his finest dances. The hall featured indirect electric lighting and will receive electric fans at the next gathering.

von Holly M.W. A Philpot Hall Holly

Forearm Bones Broke in Belt Drive Accident

James Waters suffered a double forearm fracture Friday while removing a belt from a revolving wheel. His glove caught on a set screw and the injury could have been worse. a physician set the arm and he is recovering.

James Waters James Elmwood Keho

Will and wife travel to Baltimore and Stanton Virginia

The couple plans to leave Nebraska on Monday to attend the Baltimore convention for a day or so Then they will visit old friends and relatives at Stanton Virginia and tour other eastern states before returning home to Nebraska

Will Baltimore Stanton Virginia Nebraska

Olson completes 300 view cards for Louisville Bridge

GR Olson finished 300 20x24 inch cards showing 14 views around Louisville. The center features the Journal's reading matter, and the Louisville Bridge Company plans to distribute these ecards in garages nationwide.

GR. Olson Louisville Louisville Bridge Company

Poisall Graders Move Today on Rail Camp Shift

George Poisall moves his grading camp from the sand-bar to a new job for the Burlington between Murray and Union. The crew lays a roadbed for a side track southward 300 or 400 feet as the M P widens the grade.

George Poisall Burlington M. P Murray Union

Prospects Good in Colorado

From Thursday's Daly J Wood of Ackron Colorado who has been a guest of Will Fight for a few days departed for his home this afternoon Crops look good in that locality and a five inch rain fell there since Mr Wood left a week ago Small grain and grass look especially fine and corn is doing well

Daly J. Wood Ackron Colorado Will Mr. Wood

Old Dollar Taken by Hack Driver Burrows

J JL Burrows, hack driver on the Q K Parmele line, yesterday received a silver dollar from a traveler of the 1859 mint. The coin, though minted seventy three years ago, shows less wear than coins of the same denomination from fifty years later.

J. JL. Burrows Q. K. Parmele

Stivers Leaves Hatt & Son for Wolff & Ault Cedar Creek

Rt M Stivers has accepted a position with Wolff & Ault at Cedar Creek after months with Hatt & Son in Plattsmouth He will move to Cedar Creek next Monday to begin duties but will not relocate his family yet Stivers is described as an excellent young man and valuable addition to the store.

Rt. M. Stivers Hatt & Son Wolff & Ault Cedar Creek Stivers Plattsmouth

Hay Shed Opens with Low Prices at Cedar Creek Lumber Co

The Cedar Creek Lumber Co reports a new hay shed with room for two to three cars and offers top quality upt lands hay from the Loup river country at $20 per ton. Supply is limited and customers are urged to come quickly before it runs out.

Loup River Cedar Creek Lumber Coo

Rock strike wounds Mrs. Jones at visit

Mrs. D. FE. Jones visiting her daughter Mrs. W. W. Davis was struck in the eye by an unknown rock while looking at flowers. The injury produced a deep gash and bruising, with speculation on the culprit but no reward offered.

D. FE. Jones W. W. Davis Lash Mrs. Jones Weeping Water Republican

Returns From Hospital

Miss Anna Egenberger returns home from the hospital after exactly one month. Friends greet her recovery as she walks from the station to her home feeling strong and well.

Anna Egenberger Miss Egenberger

Mrs Stenner Hosts Christian Ladies Luncheon

Mrs Stenner entertained the ladies and friends of the Christian church yesterday afternoon at a luncheon. During the afternoon the following officers were elected: Mrs Stenner president, Mrs Thomas Wiles secretary, Mrs Luke Wiles treasurer.

John Cloidt Heads to Omaha on Routine Business

John Cloidt traveled to Omaha this afternoon on what was described as a routine business trip. He was aboard the city train and reported no unusual incidents during the journey. The purpose of the visit and its duration were not disclosed in the available text.

John Cloidt Omaha

Testing Water of Rivers in City for Safety

The state board of health will test Platte river and Missouri river water daily for six weeks. Mayor Sattler sent samples to Dr. A H Carr in Lincoln for analysis. Two pails with bottles and ice are provided to keep samples cold during transit.

State Board of Health Platte River Missouri Sattler A. H. Carr Twelfth Lincoln

Atlas Portland Cement Offered At Lower Price By Cedar Creek Lumber

Cedar Creek Lumber Co announces from this date until further notice Atlas Portland Cement will be sold at 1.55 per barrel, undercutting competitors. The firm markets Atlas as the standard cement and invites customers to buy locally for reliable quality.

ATLAS Cedar Creek Lumber CO

Stork Brings Eight-Pound Boy to Checknie Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Checknie welcome their eight pound son this morning at home The birth occurred while Frank was at the shops He took the rest of the day off to care for his new heir Mother and baby are reported fine.

Frank Checknie Mr. Checknie Frank

Plattsmouth Wrestlers to Meet Omaha Lessons

A. W. Vallery traveled to Omaha this afternoon to take wrestling lessons, and next week Plattsmouth sports fans will have a chance to bet on the outcomes.

A.W. Vallery Omaha Plattsmouth

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