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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

3

Many Omaha visitors pass through Cass County towns

A long list of residents and visitors travel to Omaha and nearby towns this morning and afternoon including Columbus Neff, Roy Warthen, O. J. Gilson, C. B. Seward, Thomas South, Frank Koehnke, Mrs. M. L. Thomas, Mrs. E. W. Cook, Miss Nettie Hawksworth, Miss Lillian Fitch, H. A. Weaver, Mrs. Wm. Otterstein, Miss Louise Gorder, Mrs. Joseph Yelinek, and many others. Travel spans Hamburg Ia, Glenwood Ia, Pacific Junction, Cedar Creek, Murray, Friend, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs with business, visiting, schooling, and Burlington routes noted.

Frank Koehnke Omaha Burlington M. L. Thomas Bartlett E. W. Cook Nettie Hawksworth Lillian Fitch H. A. Weaver Ashland Ed. Weaver Burlington Shops Louise Gorder Joseph Yelinek Josephine

Copper Thieves Strike Again In Town

Two men James McKinney and Nelson Jones found a copper bundle near the sewer junction at Third street and Lincoln avenue. The 272 pounds valued at 54.40 dollars was being prepared for theft from a Burlington railway shipment. Police or officials alerted shop staff and the copper was recovered before night.

James McKinney Nelson Jones Third Street Lincoln Avenue Burlington Railway Company H. J. Helps Joselyn

Carlinville Man Loses Money to Train Pickpockets

Clarence Ford arrived in town to work for his uncle George Ford. On his first trip away from home he flashed $50 on the train, attracting thieves. A $10 book purchase yielded a $1 change loss, leaving him $60 short. The Nehawka Register cautions travelers to hide money and make their own change.

Clarence Ford Carlinville George Ford Ford Nehawka Register

Todd family heads to Denver for weeklong visit

Mrs. E. R. Todd and her son A. Todd left this afternoon for a week in Denver with Mrs. O. M. Carter, sister of Mrs. Todd. They will meet Eddie Todd and his wife, who have spent six months visiting California and will return with them. Eddie Todd went west last fall for health reasons and has felt well through the winter.

John Ryeberg Omaha Philip Rouchka Ina Stadler Pacific Junction Lulu Leek Glenwood P. A. Barnett Lyman Sand Pit Nicholas Todd Sol. Adamson A. Piestrup E. G. Pangburn Anna Leiberschal Clara Jurouhek Burlington E. R. Todd A. Todd Denver O. M. Carter Mrs. Todd Eddie Todd California West

Principal Brooks and Miss Howard travel to Omaha for book purchases

Principal W. G. Brooks and Miss Howard from the central building traveled to Omaha this afternoon to arrange purchases of books and were to be joined by Robert Hayes who planned to take the Missouri Pacific train that evening to secure the correct books in proper quantities.

W. G. Brooks Miss Howard Central Building Omaha Robert Hayes Missouri Pacific Mr. Hays

Jury Excused for Present Court Vacations Prolonged

The district court recessed after yesterday's sessions with juries excused until March 16. Judge Good of Wahoo will hear cases Judge Travis cannot, and the court will reopen Tuesday for equity hearings.

District Court Good Wahoo Travis

Box Social to Benefit New Church Fund

Mynard youths host a box supper on Friday March 13 with proceeds for the new church fund. Lunch available for those who do not bring a box. all invited.

Mynard

Nebraska City High edges Plattsmouth in spirited home game

In a heated matchup Nebraska City High played hard but fell to Plattsmouth 32 to 24. Clarence Beal stood out for the home team with notable passing and fast plays that thrilled the crowd.

Nebraska City Clarence Beal Plattsmouth

Ruffner Returns From Omaha Visit After Nursing Daughters Recovery

Mr and Mrs P E Ruffner returned from Omaha where Mrs Ruffner cared for her daughter Mrs Dr Dodge for nine weeks. Her condition improved enough to accompany her parents on their trip back and visit.

P. R. Ruffner Omaha

RAILROADS WIN IN CONTEST

In the high school contest held yesterday afternoon Bennie Windham and Mattie Larson supported the affirmative while Josephine Hall and Marie Douglas argued the negative. Hall and Douglas won the honors, cited authorities convincingly, and are expected to perform well in the upcoming inter high school contest.

Bennie Windham Mattie Larson Josephine Hall Marie Douglas C. A. Rawls W. C. Ramsey E. H. Wescott Hall Douglas

Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine Ad

An advertisement claims Tunner s American Elixir of Bitter Wine strengthens digestion and treats heaviness eructations nausea diarrhoea and poor appetite. It urges a before meal dose and lists Jos Triner Chicago Illinois as the supplier.

Triner Jos South Ashland Ave Chicago III

Young People Enjoy Social at Presbyterian Endeavor Meeting

The Christian Endeavor group met at Miss Helen Clark's home on Thursday despite bad weather. A good turnout joined in business, games using peanuts, and peanut themed Jackstones. Refreshments of salted peanuts were served and all participants enjoyed the evening.

Christian Endeavor The Presbyterian Church Helen Clark

Six-Eared Rabbit Attracts Attention In Nebraska

A rabbit killed near Nehawka by Chas. McKean and Wes Woodard is displayed at the Union Ledger office. The animal resembles a common cotton tail but has two additional ears on each side, one pair behind the first and two ahead, with bare surplus ears.

Chas. McKean Wes Woodard Here Nehawka Mt. Pleasant Union Leder

Oldham Leaves Beaver City for Calgary to Start New Life

R C Oldham known as Dick Oldham departs with relatives for Calgary Alberta Canada to establish his future home. He has sold his Beaver City residence after years there and purchased a large quantity of land in Canada.

T. H. Pollock Burlington R. C. Oldham Dick Oldham Dora Moore George Oldham Lee Oldham Murray Calgary Alberta Canada Oldham Beaver City

Omaha Labor Union Opposes Taft Citing Injunction Record

The Central Labor union of Omaha passed a resolution unalterably opposing William H. Taft for president. They cited his record on injunctions and antagonism to organized labor and trusts. The measure, read by Charles McDonald, reflects labor sentiment nationwide.

Central Labor Union of Omaha William H. Taft Charles McDonald Carpenters’ Union Socialist Party Donahoe Central Labor Union Omaha Taft Organized Labor

Arthur H. Smith and Son Welcome a New Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Arthur H Smith of Omaha announce the birth of a regulation weight son yesterday. The mother and child are doing well and Arthur smiles broadly, unable to close his mouth. Smith is employed by the Western Union Telegraph Company.

Arthur H. Smith Omaha

Residents and visitors brighten Eagle week with travels and health news

George Reitter serves jury duty in Plattsmouth while Henry Ruhga visits York with his sister. Lincoln visits continue for Tom Prey and John Adams family. pains and illnesses bring hospital talks with P F Venner and Mrs J C Brown. Five children move to Saskatchewan. a five month old baby girl dies, prompting community sympathy.

George Reitter Plattsmouth Henry Ruhga York Tom Prey Lincoln Eagle C. P. Snyder Percy Mamie McAllister Elmwood W. J. McAllister John Adams Clara Carbtree

Farm for Sale in Hand County South Dakota

160 acres in cultivation in Hand county South Dakota offered at 20 dollars per acre. Ad inserts actress Ad van Hoorebecke boxed in Omaha Nebraska contact Box 352 for details.

South Dakota Hand County Ad. van Hoorebecke Omaha Neb

Plattsmouth Boy Honored as Cornhuskers Editor in Chief

W. A. Robertson won the Cornhuskers editor-in-chief post for next year after a two-ballot junior class election held yesterday morning. 292 votes were cast on the first ballot with Robertson leading, and 210 votes on the second ballot with 113 for Robertson. Robertson, a law student, received strong support from fellow law students and juniors. The junior promenade and cap committees reported prom expenses paid and caps to be made brown with yellow ribbons and numerals.

W. A. Robertson The Cornhuskers E. D. Drake S. P. Dobbs E. M. Rutledge Cornhuskers’ Publishing Board Robertson Rutledge Drake Dobbs Law Men Law School Amos Thomas State Journal

Plattsmouth Couple Weds in Creston Iowa

Two well known Plattsmouth youths were married last Wednesday morning at the bride’s parents home in Creston Iowa. They returned to Plattsmouth the same day and will reside here. The groom grew up west of Plattsmouth and the bride has been a saleslady and Sunday school teacher. The Journal extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.

Guy B. Clark Omaha A. L. Anderson Anderson D. G. Bockee G. W. MecCraken Creston Stanton Iowa F. G. Fricke & Co Rose Jordan Ottumwn S. M. Parker Burlington Frank Snake C. H. Templeton Frank McMillen O. N. Anderson Nebraska City Plattsmouth Coates’ and Dovey Methodist Sunday School

Good Farms For Sale Near Mynard And Murray

Two farms are offered for sale, one near Mynard and one near Murray. For information call at his office.

Mynard Murray

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Personal News Daily Journal Columbus Neff Roy Warthen O. J. Gilson C. B. Seward Thomas South Hamburg G. G. Meisinger Cedar Creek J. H. Batchelor Thurman Philip C. G. Echart T. J. O'Brian James Skoumal Rosie Charlie Mr. Skoumal Antone Skoumal Mary L. Meyers John Gilson Friend Wm. Budig O. W. Hamburg Budig W. M. Thomas Evelyn Taylor W. A. Taylor A. W. Crites B. S. Ramsey Chadron Oscar Larson Bellevue College Claude Smith Oscar Keil J. W. Berge A. D. Zaar South Bend Court House John McNurlin W. B. Banning Union George Horn Jacob Meisinger Cullom W. F. Gillespie of Philip Meisinger W. H. Venner DeElla Alois Smitama Geo. Hicks Robert Sampson Frank Darrow Jessie McVey W. J. Schneider Cass County J. W. Sage Frank Stanley North Platte George Bruhl Harry DeLong A. M. Shade Hayes City Kansas Uriah Erwin C. L. Hurt H. C. Hurt Sioux City Wm. Barnhart E. E. Monroe J. W. Sweeny D. M. Jones Franklin Indiana Old Plattsmouth H. J. Schlantz Council Bluffs Fred Schroeder Myrtle Sanders Jessie Gilmour Orville M. Kintz Decatur Ft. Wayne Paris Box Social Coates’ Hall Mrs P. E. Ruffner Workingman A. H. Smith Busi Bert Hudson Ames Conrad Crabtree Wm. Doran Andrew J. C. Brown Mrs. Venner P. F. Venner W. H. Copeland Erna Crabtree Conrad Wettenkamp Walter Hardwock Will Robertson Creston, Iowa United Miss Jessie Duffey Will Wehrbein
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