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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1913

Page

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Burlington Em Ployes Consider Pension System

A movement at the Burlington lines in Missouri Iowa and Nebraska to form a pension system for employees gains momentum. A large West Burlington meeting heard speakers from Hannibal and Chicago advocate worker funded schemes with company costs debated and a motion to form an organizing body. Further meetings planned to advance preliminaries and possibly expand to Nebraska.

Burlington Missouri Iowa Lines Burlington Town Rock Island West Burlington George Feldman Mesars Reynolds Bottomly Shaw Hannibal Tames A.kimey Bio Wnt Kelly Chicagso la Pension System Chicago Carney Nebraska Towa Missouri

More People Coming to Plattsmouth Adds New Residents

Plattsmouth welcomes Engineer Charles Mehring of the Burlington who plans to move his family from Omaha after finding a suitable home here. Also, John Chapman, a brakeman, will relocate from Lincoln with his wife, formerly Miss Ruth Johnson, boosting local life.

Plattsmouth Charles Mehring Burlington Omaha Mehring John Chapman Ronning Trick Lincoln Ruth Johnson

Has Shoulder Dislocated

Tom Murphy of Omaha visited the city for business and to see relatives. He suffered a shoulder dislocation about two weeks ago at Wiota Iowa and has been on the retired list. the injury is improving and he expects to resume travel duties soon.

Tom Murphy Omaha Mr. Murphy Wiota

Sell your property by an ad In the Journal

A brief notice invites readers to place property sale advertisements in the Journal. It notes the newspaper’s classified section as the channel for listing real estate items, encouraging readers to submit details for quick placement.

Journal

Easter Service at Presbyterian Church Promises Sacred Concert

The Presbyterian church choir has prepared an Easter program of high class sacred music with solos by Miss Mathilde Vallery and Mr. Lynn Minor on Palm Sunday. Easter morning features authentic selections with violin by Prof. Frank J. Kolbaba, while the evening concert replaces preaching with a full sacred program under Miss Vallery. The Brotherhood meets Sunday with Principal C. Larson discussing David Livingstone.

Presbyterian Mathilde Vallery Jerusalem Lynn Minor Prank J. Kolbaba Ehoir Mathilda Vallery Brotherhood of the Church C. Larson David Livingstone

Anin Does Good Work In Cleaning Streets

The article praises Anin for street cleaning work in the city, noting rain aided cleaning of Main Street. It urges the cleaning department to finish removing remaining dirt to improve business area appearance and prevent dust buildup when weather clears.

Anin Main Street

Mules for Sale Offer Near Lee Fiekler

One span of good well matched black mules eight years old this fall weight around 2200 pounds for sale. Inquire through Lee Fiekler. March 19 two times.

Lee Fiekler

Majestic Theater 5 Progressing Nicely and Upgrades Planned

Pridmy's Daily reports Majestic Theater 5 construction advancing with Peters & Richards contractors pushing the front work. Manager Shlnes spares no expense for a new lobby, modern air dome seating, detachable cushions, a large stage for vaudeville, scenery, curtains, a new projector, and improved Main Street entrance near the Leonard building with a bright electric arc light for street illumination.

Pridmy's Daily Majestic Theater Messrs, Peters & Richards Shlnes Leonard Journal Aline Shlaes

Water plant owner George F West visits city

George F West of Portland Maine, owner of the Mortsmouth Water company, arrived in the city to review property interests and oversee extensive improvements at the pumping station north of the city. He plans to assess future needs and set a cooperative understanding to improve service for consumers.

George PF. West Portland Maine West Mortsmouth Water Company

Misouri Valley Couple Plans California Move

Louie Thomas and his wife arrived from Misouri Valley Iowa for a short visit before departing for California where they plan to establish their future home.

Louie Thomas Misouri Valley Iowa California

Operation Upon John Speck In Omaha For Appendicitis

The appendicitis operation performed yesterday on John Speck at the bimanual hospital in Omaha went well. He remains weak from the effects of the anesthesia but is in good shape and on the road to recovery pending any unforeseen complications.

John Speck Omaha Bimanual Neat

Miss Mathilda Vallery Hosts Q7 Society Luncheon

Last evening the Q7 society of the Presbyterian church met for a social luncheon at 6 30 p m hosted by Miss Mathilda Vallery. North side members entertained south siders with a two course luncheon illuminated by green candles and shamrock place cards. The event closed with warm thanks from the south siders for the hospitality and pleasant social time.

Q. 7. Society of the Presbyterian Church Main Street Mathilda Vallery

Plainview man arrives for visit then travels to Omaha

Pred Weidman from Plainview Nebraska visited his mother Mrs. George P Wirdman and sisters in the city for several days. This morning he rode as a passenger to Omaha to handle business matters.

Pred Weidman Plainview Neb George P. Wirdman Omaha

Alvo Man Visits Family of George Kaffenberger

Fred Kear of Alvo arrived yesterday and is keeping a brief vigil with the Kaffenberger family west of the city.

Fred Kear Alvo George A. Kaffenberger

Bargain in Stationery at The Journal Office

The Journal office advertises boxes of stationery priced at 10 15 and 20 cents while supplies last.

Journal

Visit of Union man reinforces local hog market

KE J Mongey of Union area visited South Owl with a hog laden car and called on his daughter Grace during a city visit. He renewed his paper subscription and planned to return by the midnight Missouri Pacific train. He reported a market for his hogs exists locally.

Priday KE. J. Mongey Union South Owl Miss Grace Missouri Pacific Mongey

Ladies Aid Society Enjoys Pleasant Meeting

The Ladies Aid of the M B church met yesterday afternoon with hostesses Mrs T W Glenn Mrs F O Phebus and Frank Gobelman. After a routine business session they socialized enjoyed sewing and other amusements and were served delicious refreshments before dispersing around five.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. EB. Church Masdames T. W. Glenn F. O. Phebus Frank Gobelman

Plattsmouth Sees Strong City Growth and Housing Action

The city reports rising property values and a surge in building activity. New residences are planned for the summer, many homes to be remodeled, and local businesses are kept modern to attract visitors from Omaha and lure new permanent residents.

Plattsmouth Omaha

Incubator Success Promises Early Chickens for Local Market

Oscar Wilson, local agent for the Ravo incubator, reports two machines sold this week to Mrs. Joseph Sans and W. P. Hutchison near Nock Bluffs. He still runs a unit and expects a fresh batch of hatched chickens soon, signaling strong early fry prospects.

Oscar Wilson Ravo Joseph Sans W. P. Hutchison Near Nock Bluffs Mr. Wilson

Messinger Bravely Trades Despite Storm at Local Market

W. G. Messinger drove from his farm today to visit merchants, staying for a few hours to conduct trades amid the stormy weather and brisk town commerce.

W. G. Messinger

Death of Mrs Jesse Godwin in Continend Bluffs

Abs Jesse Gaulwin of Gownell Bhuts sent word of the death of Mrs Ida Brandon Godwin in Clapinda Iowa aged about twenty four. She died of heart failure at her home in Blairs yesterday morning. Funeral at Oak Till cemetery. She leaves a husband two children and extended family in Continend Bluffs.

Abs Jesse Gaulwin Gownell Bhuts Godwin Blairs Shovelook Oak Till Cemetery Widwin Aith Continend Bluffs

Entertains Past Chiefs of the Degree of Honor

The Paul Chiefs were delightfully entertained at Mrs Val Baeker's home yesterday afternoon. Despite poor weather most members attended and spent the afternoon in conversation stitching on fancy work and other amusements. Refreshments added to the pleasant occasion.

Paul Chiefs Val Baeker

Spring Window at Woyrich & Hadraba

A Saturday display at the east show window of Woyrich and Hadraba features a spring scene with a small lake, rocky shore, and boats named Norton and Hate. Viewers praise the artist for a realistic effect and clever detail in this cheerful seasonal decoration.

Woyrich & Hadraba Norton Hate

Decorating Interior of Fred Mumm's Bakery

Frank Gobelman the painter is decorating the interior of Fred Mumm's bakery on lower Main street in the most approved manner. The work will improve the popular bakery and help the proprietor attract more trade as the store room is made spotless when completed.

Frank Gobelman Fred Mumm Main Street Munim

For Sale or Rent Boyd Property on Lincoln Avenue

For sale or rent the Boyd property on Lincoln Avenue a four and one third acre parcel inquiry via M Patterson.

Boyd Lincoln Avenue M. Patterson

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Burlington Employes Missouri Lines Presbyterian Ghurgh Trenton Berryman Washington Star Majestic Theater 5 George F. West MISS Mathilda Vallery Entans THE Ladies’ Aid Platts Jesse Godwin Council Bluffs, Iowa
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