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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
3
Official program outlines 8:15 departure from B and M depot to Sixth Street, 8:30 band procession from Sixth and Main to ball park, 8:45 Red Sox vs Royal Achates, 8:45 to 9:15 Nebraska City Band concert on Third to Sixth, 9:30 free trapeze with band, 10:00 to 10:45 parade with bands, 10:45 Garfield Park program.
An outdoor program at Garfield Park features performances by the Nebraska City Band and the Citizens' Band, readings of the Declaration of Independence by Judge A. J. Beeson, an address by Judge W. D. Oldham, and solos by H. S. Austin.
A detailed afternoon program at Garfield Park lists events from 1:00 to 5:30 including a baby show with a $5 prize, free trapeze acts by the Nebraska City Band, Governor Geo L. Sheldon addressing, a quartet performance, and multiple children races. Prizes range from 50 cents to $5 with various directors named.
Afternoon program on Main Street features wrestling at the courthouse lawn and a 100 yard dash on Third Street with prizes. Activities include barrel and three legged races, wheelbarrow race, greased pig catch, Shetland pony race, tug of war, and a chicken race. Evening events include trapeze, Nebraska City Band concert, dance, and fireworks.
A stream of Omaha passengers is noted including T H Pollock and wife, F A Hodgkin returning to Barclay Red Willow County, and Robert Hays departing to Chicago to manage shows. Hon H D Travis and court reporter Earl Travis arrive from Nebraska amid sessions. The Plattsmouth orators add Rev J H Salsbury to Independence Day talks at Bethany. Various locals visit Omaha or travel on Burlington lines throughout the day.
Miss Jeans rode with Lin coln this morning for a brief visit with friends. Adam and Albert Shafer arrived from west of the city this afternoon to attend to business. Many farmers on the streets included Conrad Meisinger Jacob Meisinger Phillip Meisinger George Meisinger Nick Holmes John Urich Fred Engelkemeyer Fred Keil from near Murray George Thierolf from Cedar Creek and Jacob and John Krager from Mynard. Miss Fitch presents The College Widow with Miss Ethel Dovey among the box party. B C Marquardt and H B Wellen came from Avoca by auto this morning and returned after a mud detour near Murray.
During switching, train No. 81 derailed two coal cars, blocking the east bound main line and delaying traffic for about thirty minutes. The steel cars of 100000 pounds capacity buried in dirt. track damage minimal with one rail broken. A defective flange caused the incident requiring No. 6 to back up to cross-over, delaying the depot about ten minutes.
Postmaster C H Smith returned from the annual meeting of the state postmasters at Lincoln reporting a large attendance and strong interest. Col W J Bryan delivered an address that, while non partisan, strengthened his standing with members. The next gathering will be held in Lincoln due to the favorable impression of this visit.
William Russell longtime Burlington bridge foreman died at his Ashland home at 9 25 PM after best medical efforts failed. He was a widely known and respected Burlington employee with extensive connections across its lines. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM tomorrow from the family residence in Ashland. his brothers in law G M Patton and Robert Patton and their families will attend.
Mrs. Barbara Taylor fractured a bone above the left wrist after a chair toppled while reaching a ceiling fan. Johnnie Finkle, eight, fractured a bone near the elbow in a fall. Charles Engell mashed his right hand on feed mill machinery, minor finger injury, hand out of use for a time.
The Lincoln News reports a fair grain season ahead but not ideal, citing labor and farming patterns in Chase County with large family plots and rising land values. It notes cane seed demand in Imperial and Lamar, alfalfa seed scarcity, and profitable crops like speltz. The piece also covers a community evening featuring Mrs. Austins mock opera acts, Miss Douglas and Miss Martin in singing, and strong bass performances by Mr. H. S. Austin, praised for a varied program.
The Insanity commission heard C. A. Ralston's complaint against Ezra Coalt of Weeping Water, finding him not insane. Coalt, incapacitated by epilepsy, was ordered sent to the county farm. Sheriff Quinton took him to the farm amid sympathetic board sentiment.
The Majestic moved picture show in the Leonard building opened last evening between Fifth and Sixth streets on Main. An opening bill offered a fine array of subjects including The Rajah's Casket and Hig First Ride which drew roaring laughter. Notable attraction was Mrs. Mae Morgan who performed illustrated songs attracting many patrons.
Arrangements are set to bring visitors from Cedar Creek and Louisville to a monster celebration next Saturday. A Burlington special train will run as far as Louisville, departing at 10 PM to ensure attendees can return home after the event.
Frank Warren celebrated a new baby girl at his house sharing cigars with the men this afternoon. He said the mother and infant were doing well and hoped the child would bless the Warrens as they age. Mrs. J. N. Wise visited Omaha this morning.
The Plattsmouth contingent departs for Elmwood led by Captain William C. Ramsey and Lieut. Matt Joy with a marching band and team members J. C. Warga Bestor Hadraba Jess Warga Lindeman Wales Richards Gravitt Anderson Hiber Hunter Landers Smith Studen Bates. The return train leaves Elmwood at 10 p m for Plattsmouth.
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