Fourth of July Show Planned In Plattsmouth
A meeting of the Fourth of July committee at Haymakers hall finalized plans for a big city celebration. The Brown Amusement Company contract for a seven day show was ratified with elaborate free attractions and a grand parade featuring lodges and floats. Leaders including J. E. McDaniel and speakers like Judge H. D. Travis, A. J. Began, and names from Omaha were noted. a special train from Union and Nehawka was discussed to bring in a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymakers Hall
Brown Amusement Company
J. E. McDaniel
Ile
Brown Company
Court House Tower
A. J. Beegan
A. L. Sutton
Omaha
Hugh A. Myers
H. D. Travis
A. C. Tulene
Tulene Bros
Union
Nehawka
Coates’ Hall
A. T L. Koubek
Koubek
Red Men
Plattsmouth
Mynard Social Roundup Includes Visits and Picnic
In Mynard and nearby areas residents mingled with relatives and friends. Mrs. W. B. Porter and daughter Mies Buerleta hosted in Albany, Miss Hazel Cox returned home from Nebraska City, and a picnic near Mynard drew locals to the Lee Cole farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Porter
Mies Buerleta
H. E. Vilas
Albany
New York
Ida Cole
Jennie Livingston
John
Chris Tsechirren
Omaha
Guy Kiser
Edna Shepherdson
Plattsmouth
Glen Vallery
Anna Snyder
Diatheria
R. L. Proper
Will
Loretta
Roberta
Diller
Neb
Union citizens donate new Cass County jail
A new Cass County jail donated by Union citizens moves to the courthouse site. The framed pine structure is heavily secured with a leather padlock and ornate inscriptions, described amid local pride and expected county approval. Also includes a Delightful Surprise Party for Miss Helen Polin with friends and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Union
Court House
Missouri Pacific
Uniok
Local Youth’s Severe Wound and Militia Drive
The report details Jesse Fitchhorn of the south side, badly swollen thigh from a farm draw knife injury with an infected wound unresponsive to treatment. His condition is described as very unfavorable amid hot weather. Nearby, Prof Stonehooker leads efforts to organize a Plattsmouth militia company with about forty boys ready to join and fifty needed. Mr Bronehocker works to secure signatures to form the local state guard unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Fitchhorn
Fitchhorn
Pacific Junction
Stonehooker
Aiice
Plattamouth
State Guard
Bronehocker
Hela
Journal Advertising Help for Readers
The Journal invites readers to place advertisements for help, items, services, or notices. Contact Harold Reed at the Journal office for rates and deadlines and submit copy with the required payment to secure placement.
Cattle Herd Burned After Lightning Strikes Train
During a thunderstorm a car carrying thirty one head of cattle was struck by lightning and caught fire. The train halted, cattle were released, and the car burned in South Bend. Five cattle wandered onto the track and were killed by a following train. Railroad men call the incident highly unusual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ashland
South Bend
Returns From Vacation For W D Glock Burlington
W D Glock third trick operator for the Burlington at Oreapolis completes a 30 day vacation visiting Salt Lake Boise Ida Colorado Springs Pike's Peak and Wyoming He returns refreshed and ready for another year of hard work in the Burlington service noted as a long time employee and good man in his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Glock
Burlington
Oreapolis
Salt Lake
Boise
Ida
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Wyoming
Mr. Puls Visits City As Esteemed Local Friend
W. HL. Puls the Pleasant precinct assessor and longtime Daily Journal reader spends the day in the city. He is described as an active energetic supporter and a welcome visitor, with the latch string left out for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL. Puls
Mr. Pleasant Precinct
Puls
Daily Journal
Special Train Proposed for Union Fourth of July Event
Attorney Charles L. Graves of Union discussed arranging a special morning train from Union and Nehawka for the Fourth of July celebration to ease visitor access. He spoke with the Missouri Pacific agent and will coordinate with local committee while promoting the big show with advertising materials. He returned home on the 10:28 train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farr
Nehawka
Neb
Harrell
Will Fight
Misa Grace
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
Cyrel Janda
Plattsmouth
Mynard
Charles L. Graves
Union
Graves
Kell predicts poor Nebraska crops this year
Uncle Peter Kell of Customs arrives in the city on business and, reflecting on his trip through northern and northeastern Nebraska, states crop prospects are rather poor statewide. He disagrees with crop experts predicting big yields and says crops will be small. He returned home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kell
Peter
Nebraska
Mrs Kerr and Maud Wells Visit In City
Mrs Merriett Kerr and her son from Kansas City Missouri along with Miss Maud Wells from Red Oak Iowa arrived this morning to spend several days visiting Mrs B C Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriett Kerr and Son
Kansas City
Maud Wells
Red Oak
City
Mra. B. C. Kerr
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J.C. York
Wm. Gravett
Bert Thomas
Charles Truman
L. J. Dovker
Tee
Epworth League
Lillian Thompson
Lillian
Thelma Denson
Misa Denson
Mises Clara Austin
Mina Thetrelf
Francis Whelan
W. G. Brooks
Caldwell
Jennies Seiver
Mildred
Amy Cook
Edna Wray
Don C. York
York
E. H. Wescott
Roy Thompson
Wis
Adam Meisinger
Jasich Young
Messrs
Charles Barnard
Lee Cole
Arthur Vilas
Familly
Edna Propst
York, Neb
Mayda
Grandma Gapen
G. W. Snyder
John Speck
F. H. Gansemer
South Omaha
William Wheeler
Gas County
Joe McCarthy
Tom Isner
Violet
Robert Higley
Fay Leland
Raymond LaVera
Lucile Butler
Sonoma Palin
Journal
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Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Mars
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Manhattan
Stetson
Shirrott
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