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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
A writer condemns the act of disrupting the inter urban service as unworthy for residents of Cass County and Plattsmouth. The piece frames the offender as neither Cass County nor Plattsmouth a good citizen.
City sees new small factories. property owners not yet convinced. Call to residents to contribute to the push and aid the development effort. Public sentiment mixed as efforts move forward.
A call to bury differences and unite for growth proposes an Interurban railway into Plattamouth and a secured factory to employ residents, urging residents to set aside grievances for the common good.
The piece denounces a so called citizens ticket as a bad movement and pledges the Democratic ticket to field men with no axes to grind and a commitment to cleaning and decently governing the city, urging voters to resist the plan.
The draft from an Omaha Lincoln interurban plan shows surveyors in the field and aims to push a Plattsmouth to Murdock line first to beat competitors into the Lincoln area. Proponents urge local unity to boom the route, claim Plattsmouth jurisdiction, and invite downstream links to connect with the Junction point.
A proclamation pledges the Plattsmouth and Cave County area will gain from the Interurban railway to Murdock Elmwood. It asserts higher farm land values and expanded city business, urging citizens to support the project as a public duty for Cass County’s development.
The Journal notes a quiet basket making industry in the city led by a persistent entrepreneur. It calls for Commercial Club action to investigate potential capital needs and profits, citing that baskets sell faster than production and that local investors could gain solid income.
A Omaha Bee opinion piece challenges Collier’s Weekly on temperance rhetoric and Lincoln quotes. It argues both sides used forged Lincoln statements and condemns local anti temperance writings as misattribution while urging accurate historical memory.
An 1860s era Howard weight driven clock used by Chief Dispatcher Charles J. Yates on the Burlington & Missouri River railroad dispatching desk is placed in Superintendent Bignell's Lincoln office. The four foot tall relic, bearing the old TD&M lettering, arrived after Plattsmouth visits and will keep accurate time in Lincoln.
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is unequaled for croup and also helps colds and throat troubles. Used at first sign of croupy cough it can prevent the attack and is widely used in thousands of homes sold by F. F. Fricke & Co.
The Marlington company orders 25 Pacific locomotives from Baldwin Works for May and June delivery, and 12 daily cars from American Car & Foundry to be built at St Charles Works for delivery in May. The new service is to commence May 23.
The trial of Mrs. Alta Banner for the murder of her brother in law Fred Banner proceeds rapidly with a verdict expected after a brief trial. The state rests its case after presenting witnesses including Dr. Lavender and Mrs. Daniel Banner.
The Commercial Club met at Coates Hall with fair attendance. It formed a three member committee to study expanding the basket making industry and outlined plans for the interurban project with outside capital visitors likely soon. A separate committee of three to four men was created to assist. New members LC Sharp and W A Sharp joined the club, signaling progress for Plattsmouth.
Irwin Groves thirty one son of James Groves of Alvo died last Tuesday at Rock Springs Wyoming after an accidental self inflicted wound two weeks earlier. The bullet glanced from the skull but caused a flesh wound that led to blood poisoning following release from hospital. He was a widower with no children and the body was returned to Alvo for funeral services at the Methodist church followed by burial in the local cemetery.
The State Journal reports two labor parties between Omaha and Lincoln with one favoring the Union Pacific and the other the Omaha and Lincoln Interurban. Observers north of the Platte River also hear of a Burlington interest and a possible Omaha Fremont shortcut. Fremont reports a Burlington employee working about fifteen miles west of Omaha.
A testimonial claims Chamberlains ointment stands above all preparations for muscular and rheumatic pains and sore muscles. It is offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes by F. G. Fricke & Co.
Mrs. John W Crabill is spending the day in Omaha with relatives and plans to return home this evening.
Perry Utterback now in the restaurant business at 2514 N Street South Omaha came to the city Sunday for a brief visit and a pleasant call on the Journal. He is doing well in business and plans to meet friends at his new location, where his former reputation for excellent meals is being sustained.
Nearly all skin complaints like eczema tetter salt rheum and barber's itch cause intense itching and smarting. Applying Chamberlains Salve relieves itching almost instantly and has cured many cases. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
John Matt and his wife and baby travel to Omaha for a critical operation on the infant. The child has suffered for two weeks and doctors this noon decided surgery is necessary. Friends hope the procedure brings relief and the family joy of a healthy child soon.
Claus Speck yesterday morning resigned his position after tending bar for several months for Eid Egenberger and entered the service of J. E. McDaniel. Speck is well known in the city and praised as an up to date bartender who understands the trade.
Mrs William Wetenkamp was a passenger this morning for Omaha where she will spend the day.
Wednesday's Daily notes Mrs. Kate Oliver marking her seventieth birthday in a simple family gathering. Surrounded by her daughters Mrs Eds of South Omaha Mrs Mallan and her little son of Lincoln Miss Barrie Oliver and sister Mrs Miller of Omaha shared a pleasant celebration.
We express sincere thanks to many kind friends for help during the illness death and burial of our husband and father. The flowers touched our hearts and the sympathy from the Cigar Makers Union is greatly appreciated. May God bless you all. Mrs Saffer and children.
The Jurisdiction of Charles 4 H Cartlidge, bridge engineer for Burlington, has been extended from the east to the west of the Missouri River, as reported by State Journal.
A. E. Jameson of Weeping Water arrived in the city from Murray on the M P and left for Omaha on the fast mail after several hours in town this morning.
The creditors of the estate of John J. Hee tarts deveaned are warned to meet the executors before the County Judge at the County Court room in Plattsmouth Nebraska on March 20 1909 and September 20 1909 at 10 o clock a m to present claims for examination and allowance. Six months are allowed for creditors to present claims and one year for executors to settle the estate from March 20 1906. Dwyer Attorney for estate.
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