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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1909

Page

4

Numerous Omaha bound travelers noted in local list

A long column records dozens of residents and visitors taking the mail or early trains to Omaha for the day. Names include August Steppat Jr, Auguste Tevis, R. O. Watters, Mrs. C. A. Marshall, Col. H C. McMahen, X. T. Fitt, Miss Freda Herold, George H. Woods, Miss Mary Koubek, A. S. Will, Miss Hilma Erickson, Mrs. Mary Straka, William Wehrbein, J. F. Clagey and family, Mrs. M. Fanger, Henry Herold, Mrs. H. R. Manspeaker, Robt. A. Bates, S. L. Thomas, Ed Fitzgerald, Mrs. Alex Clifton, Monte Straight, Ed Exenberger, Mrs. F L Whittaker and family, Zack W. Shrader, George Poisall, John Hart Jr, Mrs. Joe Dell, Mrs. Jos Wooster, Mrs. A. L. Baker, Mrs. G. F. S. Burton, Miss Anna Nassel, D. C. Dwyer, Mrs. Henry Steinhauer, Frank Boyd, William R R Davis, Charles Cook, and Joseph Cook. Several notes mention visits to Omaha for business, medical updates, or to observe an operation. A letter from Fremont discussing political letters appears.

Col H C. McMahen Omaha Metropolis X. T. Fitt Freda Herold Glenwood Vialt George H. Woods Loulaville City Hilma Erickson Mary Straka William Wehrbein J. F. Clagey Hazel Robt. A. Bates The Journal 8. L. Thomas Fitzgerald Lincoln Alex Clifton Frank Robinson Mall Monte Straight Ed. Exenberger Nebraska City Mra. FL Ft Anna Nassel D. C. Dwyer Mra Henry Steinhauer A. C. Godwin Frank Boyd Walthill Viek William RR. Davis Nehawka Isabella Young Murray Villisea John Grebe Antoni Hrasky Margaret Hallam Eon Kate Oliver L. H. Bolton McClelland, Jr Lucille Burns Sioux City Wester Gilmour Denver Jesse R. McVey Eppler McVey Mr. Eppler Ohio James W. Holmes C. A. Rawls

Westward Rail Growth and Interchange Meetings

B L Lomax reports strong western prospects for business andcrop moisture boosting yields. A new St Louis Colorado Limited trains to run April 18 with high end cars, observation coach, and connections to Cheyenne. Omaha meeting backs joint freight car inspection with 35 attendees and next month’s vote on adoption.

St. Louis Denver Cheyenne Omaha Omaha Bee EB. Bignell Burlington John Linton Illhola Central Roada Financti Huffsto

Mrs Johnsons Visit Tied to Ill Aunt News

Mrs J J Johnson and two daughters traveled from near Pacific Junction Iowa to Phillip Bacheller's south of the city. Mrs Johnson learned yesterday afternoon that her aunt Mrs Bates was very ill at Mr Bacheller's residence.

J. J. Johnson Pacific Junction Philip Bacheller

Contents of overturned houseboat claimed by Lakeman couple

Z G Lakeman and wife of Revere Beach Mass claim ownership of a houseboat found near Heaton station by Charles Powell. They say the craft contained a typewriter camera musical instruments and other belongings. Powell holds the boat awaiting identification and potential reward negotiations with the owners.

Heaton Station Z. G. Lakeman Revere Beach Mass Lakeman John Olson Kroon & Co Pacific Junction Charles Powell Powell Omaha

Democrats Elect Leaders for Campaign Kickoff

The Democratic central committee met last Saturday night and organized the campaign. Dr J and Livingston were elected chairman and Charles Grimes secretary. George B Dovey and John Hallstrom filled vacancies on the council and school board tickets, with Hallstrom noted as a prominent Swedish citizen.

Democratic Central Committee Dr. J. & Livingston Charles Grimes M. Mauzy George B. Dovey J. V. Exenberger John Hallstrom

Child musician to entertain at Fanger millinery opening

M Fanger of Omaha visits to arrange for a young musical prodigy, age five, to perform at the store during the millinery debut. The girl plays hundreds of pieces and could draw crowds if secured, with further date announcements promised.

M. Fanger Omaha

County Commissioner Fried Visits Omaha Hospital

Commissioner M L Fried spent yesterday in Omaha visiting Mrs. Geo Hell and Mrs. John Lobnes who hope to return home today if strength allows. The two women had been at the hospital about five weeks with gradual improvement but limited strength. Fried also visited Mrs. Jos Cook and reported no unfavorable symptoms after her Friday operation, though final results remain uncertain.

M. L. Friedrich Omaha Geo. Hell John Lobnes Jos. Cook

Lincoln businessman visits city return

John B. Meisinger of Lincoln arrived in the city this morning to attend to business matters. A prominent businessman and former local resident, he was raised here and educated in this city. His friends were happy to see him back.

John B. Meisinger Lincoln Mr. Meisinger Julius Pepperberg A. L. Thacker Union

Doings of the County Board in Plattsmouth 1909

The Plattsmouth County Board meets with all members present and approves the previous minutes. Actions include approving bond for C H Rager as Constable of Weeping Water City, filing a road petition for a new location, and authorizing culvert work. Numerous residents travel to Omaha or Lincoln on trains. several locals visit or return from trips, and notices of appointments and attestations are recorded.

Plati¢mouth C. H. Rager Weeping Water City G. N. Dennis N. B. Qr Geo. Zeigler N. W. Iy N. E Bee Ge Minskeaker Quinton Beard County Saly Bartett M. Fang Cc. I . Dabb Oseen- Munger Kroehler Klopp & Bartlett Klopp & Bartlett, Tax Lists, Supplies Qeanakes & Clerk L. Bieenberner Nave Wisser Wal Heeson Fred Thrall Republican John Hatt Rye Iverson Mase A P. Barayana Futhman Inderwood Typewriter Co R. Ccemons Fees Boxarth Muree G. Marquardt James Euston Dibead State A. Eeuwene Lg Peer Frank Dsqu Anon Guy “Darvel Imomne Jurra J. R._Denson Spence Lee Bee Ghivert J. W. Pender Tex Arnett M. al Wabash “Grain ¢ Co Bartlett I. D Banning B.D Western Wheel Scraper Co Fu Banning Lumber Vipcar Aota Rosencrans

Clement Declines Nomination in Citizens and Republican Ranks

R W Clement announced he could not accept the nomination offered at both the citizens and republican conventions. He cited a desire not to oppose a strong Democrat and to spare friends, thanking supporters and noting the action was taken to avoid placing colleagues in a difficult position. Rumors point to Ben Patterson as a possible replacement.

R. W. Clement Schneider Ben Patterson Bank of Cass County Clement Belog

Will Make Good Official From Arapahoe Council Ticket

Last Saturday a mass meeting in Arapahoe nominated a city council ticket. Samuel Patterson, formerly of this city, was named from the first ward. Supporters say he will be a capable and excellent official for the city.

Arapahoe Samuel Patterson Sam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Personal News Fri August Steppat, Jr Auguste Tevis R. O. Watters F. M. Richey Mary Koubek Will South Omaha Zack W. Shrader Mt. Pleasant George Poisall Fairbury Teket John Hart, Jr Joe Dell Baby G. F Charles Cook Joseph Joseph Cook Sheldon Root Lincoln Star Fremont Neb World-Herald Jeme L. Root Supreme Court George L. Sheldon Nebraska the Star L. D. Richards Judge Root Richards James G. Boyd West B. L. Lomax Union Pacific Salt Lake City W. H M. Murray County Board Wm. Bourke Elmwood Anna Libershal Frank Wheeler F. M. Phebus Emma Ault J. N. Hoskins J. EB. Thompson Glen Havelock Mary Krecek Verna A. Walker Atlantic, Ir M. Walker Majestic Theater Fred Denson Roy Jos. Jelinek Josephine Emily Morrison Edna Hazel Tuey Wm. Mendenhall Glenn John Jess Helen That City Jos. Hadraba Blanche Evelyn Stonns Perkins Julius Neilson Be, M. Patterson Dale Creek Wio D. P. Buell Myrtle Petersen M. Martin Bert Pollock Plattsmouth Telephone Company L. M. Orr South Dakota Fael Mail J. H. Salebury Ann Russell J. Soboda A. J. Trinlity B. Lyons C. Taylor Anna Weidman Plainview Guy Kiser Eddie Vallery Alberta Canada Ed. Schuider Plattamouth Glenwood Opinion Eri. H. Booth St. Joe Montana Denver, Col Booth James Hickson Council Bluffs Hickson McMahen & Son Christian Mauer Bologna Italy Ernest Pini Arive Gering Mr. Maurer Herr L. Kluftinger Germany Col. Askwith Mise Anna Ogden Utah Fies Askwith Union Pacific Railway Askwith Daily Journal
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