City Council Hears Wide Range of Local Matters
The city council held a lengthy session reviewing street work alley openings water service extensions and sewer projects. It discussed a petition to open a rear alley in Young & Hayes addition. denied opening due to cost but with debate. Other items included a $200 claim for curbing and guttering delayed for review, a roller skating rink license approved, water mains extension on Oak street referred to the fire and water committee, sidewalk grading in Stademan's addition approved, sewer extension permission granted, and a plan to purchase 300 feet of new fire hose to be included in next year's budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Kaffenberger
Battery
R. L. Propst
Oak Street
Charles Hula
A. W. Smith
Fire and Water Committee
Council
J. E. Mason
Stadelman
West Main Street
Eleventh Street
Thirteenth Street
A. F. Braun
J. B. Martin
Fine Duroc Jersey Hog Shipped From Burlington to Colorado
One of the finest Duroc Jersey hogs seen in years was shipped from Burlington to Julesburg Colorado. The eight month old animal weighs about 279 pounds and is headed to J. P. Elliott a leading hog raiser in the state. The farm of origin lies west of the city with a strong herd record and high breed standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Julesbu Colp
J. P. Elliott
Philip
Will
Livingston Weds Maude Mason in Boise Episcopal Ceremony
Dr J S Livingston of Plattsmouth married Miss Maude E Mason of Boise on June 22 at Christ Episcopal Church Boise. The ceremony was simple with immediate family, followed by a Pacific coast honeymoon before returning to Plattsmouth to begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Maude E Mason
J. S. Livngston
Plattsmouth
Christ Episcopa Church
Jones
Brilal
Pacific Coast
J. E. LaFountain
North Twentieth Street
Stuart Livingston
Livingston
A O U W Boys Visit Ak Sar Ben Den in Omaha
Plattsmouth A O U W lodges with Will Henrich Ed Ofe and others led a delegation of about forty members to Omaha. They visited the Ak-Sar-Ben den and enjoyed initiation portions as part of a statewide gathering. The group returned home early morning reporting generous hospitality from Omaha boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Will Henrich
Ed Ofe
W. H. Ofe
Ed Grybsky
D. B. Ebersole
Omaha
Ak-Sar-Ben den
Big City
Quarantine Breaker Traced From Mills County
Mills County Iowa sheriff’s force searched for Charles Collins who broke smallpox quarantine and is believed to have come to Nebraska. Collins could not be located in the city, so the officer continued to Omaha to locate him and prevent disease spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills County
Iowa
Charles Collins
Collins
Nebraska
Omaha
Jubilee at the M. E. Church marks success in fund drive
Last evening the Methodist church hosted a jubilee to celebrate clearing about $300 of debt. Ladies and men formed teams to raise funds, with Mrs. Val Burkle noting $100 raised by the Ladies Aid contributions. The program featured Messeurs, readings by Mrs. J. R. Jennings, piano duets, vocal numbers, and a Plattsmouth male quartet, all praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
C. S. Johnson
F. M. Druliner
Messeurs
W. G. Brooks
Frank A. Cloidt
Jennings Seiver
Don C. York
J. R. Jennings
Ruth Moffatt
Catherine Waddick
John W. Faber
Plattsmouth
H. G. McClusky
Bert Knorr
Herman Hough
R. W. Knorr
E. H. Wescott
Clara Mae Morgan
Val Burkle
Ladies Aid Society
Funston Prepares To Hurl Big Army At The Mexicans
The San Antonio Daily reports General Funston and staff revising troop stations to deploy a large American force across the border if needed. Pershing’s columns relay routine updates as Mexican forces concentrate near the border. The war department would direct any hostile action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Quartermaster’s Department
National Guard
Carranza
Mexico
War Department
Priscilla Club Hosts Charming Evening for Visiting Guest
The Modern Priscilla club, consisting of city young ladies, was entertained by Miss Margaret Wohlfarth in honor of her sister Mrs Frank Downey of St Joseph Mo. The guest of honor attended with friends for music and social time followed by dainty refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Margaret Wohlfarth
Frank Downey
St. Joseph
Former Plattsmouth Boys Embark for the Front
Nebraska sent men to the Mexican front as part of the state militia. Dr. Albert A. Fricke of South Omaha, a leading physician, joins the medical corps to safeguard troops health. Clyde Dare, Plattsmouth native, joins the hospital corps of the Fourth regiment from Omaha for duty near the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Albert A. Fricke
South
Omaha
F. G. Fricke
Fricke
Lincoln
Clyde Dare
Plattsmouth
H. M. Wilcox
Clyde
Sunday School Picnic at Garfield Park
Sunday school classes led by Miss Henmie Windham and Miss Jessie Whelan held a long afternoon picnic at Garfield Park. Young attendees enjoyed games and generous refreshments, with the event recalled fondly by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henmie Windham
Jessie Whelan
Garfield Park
Jack Hart
Richard Elliott
Margaret Gibson
Mary Wynn
Marion Copenhaver
Catherine James
Alice Lorene Peterson
Edgar Wescott
Roger Druliner
Jimmy Davidson
Don Freese York
Milton Druliner
Olive Bonge
Jennie Windham
Violet Davidson
Helen Wescott
Alice Louis Wescott
Martha King
Vesta Rummerfield
Alice Marion Peterson
Alice Mason
Alberta Druliner
Clara Mae Morgan
Elizabeth Wynn
Eunice Druliner
Mable Lee Copenhaver
Hermie Windham
Loss of a Faithful Horse Ends Thirty Years of Service
Edward Fitzgerald’s white horse, a familiar streetside figure since he began in the livery business about thirty years ago, was euthanized after growing old. The family faced a sad farewell as the animal’s suffering ended by chloroform, marking a poignant moment for those who knew the loyal companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Mrs Henry Hess Visited Omaha Then Returned Home
Mrs Henry Hess visited Omaha for a few hours today and returned home on No 24 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hess
Omaha
Rose Hennings Weds Dr Work in Kansas City
Mrs Rose Hennings formerly of this city married June 12 in Kansas City Missouri to Dr Work a prominent dentist. The couple will honeymoon in Colorado and reside in Kansas City. Friends of the bride extend best wishes for a long happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hennings
Kansas City
Colorado
Fall Festival Parade Plans Mentioned For September Event
The city prepares a fall festival with parades outlined for public entry. An automobile parade is expected to be a highlight with many locals decorating cars. The event is planned for Saturday September 2 if committee plans hold.
Progressive farmer praises county corn near Vallery farm
C H Vallery told a Journal reporter that a field of corn near his farm, farmed by Will Meisinger and adjoining the Vallery property, is one of the cleanest and best looking in the county and he says it is the best piece of corn farmed by anyone driving a tin Lizzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Vallery
City Today
Journal Reporter
Will Meisinger
Vallery
Pollock Suffering From Stomach Trouble At Battle Creek
The friends of T. H. Pollock report he is in Battle Creek Michigan at the sanitarium with an attack of stomach trouble. He will remain for a time receiving treatment after a Buick dealers trip to Nebraska. He is improving andrest will help his health after six months of poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Pollock
Battle Creek
Mich
Polock
Buick
Nebraska
Armours Return to Face Sox in Sunday Baseball Showdown
Armours will play at Red Sox park Sunday in a highly anticipated rematch after a standout game last week. The Sox aim for revenge as both teams promise fast, clean ball with a record crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armours
Red Sox
Sox
Mrs Henry Speck In Critical Condition
A Columbus Nebraska hospital report says Mrs Henry Speck remains in very serious condition after weeks of illness. Doctors fear lockjaw may develop, risking recovery and leaving her near death's door. Friends hope for improvement though her strength is greatly diminished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
Henry Speck
Peck
Lookout for Stolen Buick Autos In Nebraska Sightings
A Kansas City police message said two Buick cars were stolen in Missouri and believed moving north through Nebraska. One is a new green six roadster with license 1159 and black trim. the other is an older model with license 8939. A $100 reward is offered for the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nebraska
A. M. Armes Pool Hall Repainted Neat and Fine
The interior of the pool hall owned by Mrs. Gertrude Morgan has been repainted and repapered, making it as neat and attractive as any store building in the city. The improvement presents a first class appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Armes
Gertrude Morgan
Farmers Not Backward in Dressing Up
In Eight Mile Grove southwest of the city many country homes have been updated with paint and repairs. Minford farm near Charles Mutz and Sears Davis shows a new barn and refreshed house. Jake Krueger’s home gains a modern bath and remodel by A B Smith. repainting by M M Beal and son. Mrs J H Halde man’s James Hall farm house, now owned by Mrs J H Halde man, shines after work by M S Briggs and son. Mrs Peter Perry’s place features painted outbuildings by M S Briggs and Son, Leland. Grover Wills home painted by Anderson Rouse. Philip Hild also improved with Briggs work, making several county homes more attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight Mile Grove
Minford
Charles Mutz
Sears Davis
State University
James Hall
J. H. Haldeman
M. S. Briggs
Chester
Peter Perry
Leland
Grover Wills
Anderson Rouse
Will
Philip Hild
Friends Visit to Omaha Hosts Dovey and Livingston Group
Last evening around seven, Mrs. T. P. Livingston and Mrs. Rockhill of New York, with Miss Matilde Vallery and other companions, rode in two cars to Omaha. They visited Madame Kimball and Miss Ara bella Kimball at the Kimball home where refreshments were served. After a pleasant stay they returned home feeling the trip was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Livingston
Rockhill
New York
Livingston
Matilde Vallery
Charles Dovey
Miss Dovey
Nora Livingston
George E. Dovey
Dovey
New Oakland
John W. Faber
Edith Dovey
Byron Armies
Omaha
Kimball Home
Madame Kimball
Arabella Kimball
Kimball
Ford Dealer Opens New Salesroom on Main Street
W W Wesley the Ford representative in this city is fitting up a new office and salesroom in the front part of the Wetenkamp building on lower Main street. The updated room will provide privacy and better display and handling of cars. J R Rummerfield and crew will paint and decorate the space to suit the Ford line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
W. W. Wesley
Wetenkamp
Main Street
J. R. Rummerfield
Force
Wall Paper Paints Glass Picture Frank Gobelman
Frank Gobelman appears in a brief classified style item mentioning wallpaper paints glass and picture material. The note presents a concise street or store listing style entry without further context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gobelman
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Philie Oe
Journal
M. E. Church
ST. Mary’s Guild
ST. Luke’s Rectory
St. Luke’s Parish
W. S. Leete
Madame Leete
Kathryn Waddick
Ellen Belle McDaniel
Bert Pollock
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