Westward to the Golden State on a Rocky Mountain Train
A journal entry from a trip between Williams and Grand Canyon describes Albuquerque’s irrigation valley, old town walls, a Commercial Club ball, and a late night departure toward the desert. It notes the Diablo Canyon crossing, a perilous cliff view, and constant snow sighting since Denver, with the Plattsmouth party in high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Grand Canon
Albuequerque
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Arizona
Grand Canons
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Plattsmouth
Presbyterian Jubilee Week Schedule Keeps Public Invited
An outline lists events for the Presbyterian Jubilee next week including a public reception Wednesday from 8 to 10:30, an organ recital Thursday by J H Simms from Omaha, Friday letters and speeches with Dr Wadsworth of Bellevue College, and a Friday night history presentation and mortgage burning by Dr Baird and Dr Jenks. Saturday features a sermon by Rev Thomas L Sexton and Sunday includes dedication services and an evangelistic service led by Rev W H Kearns with broad musical offerings for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Simms
Omaha
Wadsworth
Bellevue College
Baird
Jenks
First Presbyterian Church of
Thomas L. Sexton
D. D
Lincoln
Wm. H. Kearns
Beatrice
Synod of Nebraska
Juniors Entertain Seniors At Plattsmouth High Event
The Plattsmouth High School Juniors hosted an evening for the Senior class in Coates Hall decorated in black and red. The program opened with a guessing game of identifying a class member, followed by a strong literary program and enjoyable refreshments. Both classes praised the overall event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates
Plattsmouth High School
Be Careful What You Do In St Joseph Two Men Arrested
Two men were arrested in St Joseph for throwing samples of tablets and pills in doorways and yards where children could find them. Though samples were analyzed and found to contain no poison, both were fined five dollars for violating city ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Bouquet gift from Mrs Mary A Leary delights Journal staff
Mrs Mary A O Leary returned from Seward with two daughters and brought fresh bouquets for the editor, book keeper, and reporter. The note thanks her and reflects on flowers as timely tokens of friendship before obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. O'Leary
Seward
Journal
May forecasts warn of repeated storms and tornadic risk
A St Louis prognosticator warns May will bring violent thunderstorms, hail, frost, and possible tornadoes from the 3rd to the 4th and again around the 13th to the 16th. Expect heavy rains, later snows, cool spells, and seismic disturbances, with heightened danger toward month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irl R. Hicks
Mr. Hicks
St. Louis
Parmele Sees Bright Future for Independent Line
Tom Parmele, Plattsmouth capitalist and telephone promoter, visits Fremont and forecasts a new independent toll line from Omaha to Wahoo linking to Fremont. He notes 30 foot poles, 50 miles per mile, and 25 circuits, with 4,000 subscribers and 15,000 more expected. Parmele predicts cheap long distance and Nebraska's next president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Parmele
Fremont
The
Herald
Thomas E. Parmele
Plattsmouth
Eno
H. K. Dunbar
Omaha
Wahoo
Mr. Parmele
Meade
Parmele
Nebraska
Glenwood Ice Plant Owner Visits City
J. A. Bortenlanger of Glenwood recently incorporated and opened an ice plant turning out 15 tons of artificial ice daily. He visited H. C. McMahen this morning, described as an active, decisive businessman fitting for a growing town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bortenlanger
Glenwood
H. C. McMahen
Bortenlanger
Iowa
Pioneer Henry Sitzman Dies After Prolonged Illness
Henry Sitzman died after a six month battle with malignant stomach cancer. Born August 15 1851 in Germany, he lived in Spencer County and later Plattsmouth. Survived by three sons Paul Frank and William, with funeral at St John Catholic church led by Rev Father Bradley.
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Henry Sitzman
Wm. Sitzman
Evening News
Mr. Sitzman
Berland
Germany
Spencer County
Indiana
Catherine Ender
Plattsmouth
Edward
Paul
Frank
William
Sitzman
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Bradley
No Company Stores Planned By Burlington Workers
The Burlington employees drop the co operative store plan and form a rail union coalition to oppose restrictive laws and freight-rate cuts. They plan to petition merchants locally and influence the Lincoln legislature with strong union representation in the coming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Railway Commission
Lincoln
Visitors and travelers fill Omaha day notes
A flurry of visitors and business trips to Omaha marks the day in Daly Personal News. Residents from Mynard, Murray, Cedar Creek, and surrounding towns travel in, while local officials and workers, including Judge H. D. Travis and various tradesmen, make city visits or return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Shafers
Omaha
Henry Krager
West of Mynard
Walter J. Schneider
Cedar Creek
Joseph Droege
Emil
Joseph Noack
Edward Chappel
Near
Nehawk
Jeff Lewis
Murray
Nebraska City
George Mason
York
N. J. Hilding
Hove & Bridges
N. K. Peeples
Little Child
Phelps
Missouri
Bert Crissman
Frank Benfers
John Seagraves
South Omaha
Warning to Fast Driving in Plattsmouth After Lincoln Tragedy
A Pontoon column urges caution after Miss Nellie S. Smith was struck and killed in Lincoln. The piece reminds Plattsmouth drivers pedestrians have rights at crossings and that drivers are criminally liable for injuries. It warns of reckless behavior and urges obedience to the law to prevent further harm.
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L. B. Tillman
Lena
Union
J. F. Clagey
Thomas Kemster
Omaha
Alice
Alice Kerr
Glenwood
B. C. Kerr
Nellie S. Smith
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Burlington Train Change Time
Morning trains altered with slight difference. Train No 19 now 8 08 a m and No 6 eastbound now 8 08 at Burlington. To avoid racing for the trains passengers should arrive about ten minutes earlier.
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Burlington
Special Sale on Lace Curtains at Dovey & Son
E G DOVEY & SON advertises 300 pairs of lace curtains in a week long sale from May 5 to May 9. Prices are per pair with odd numbers available, offering a broad stock from cheap Nottingham to fine cable net and urging customers to visit the store to see the selection.
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Eva Kennedy
Marysville
Missouri
J. W. Crabill
Sam M. Parker
Maryland
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Golden State
Sheldon
Coates Hall
Boquets
Glenwood’s New Ice Plant
Daily Personal News
Wed
Nesday Evening’s Daily Journal
Adam Kaffenberger
Elmer Taylor
W. F. Gillespie
Mynard
George Kaffenberger
May Morgan
Clara Mae
H. D. Travis
W. L. Pickett
J. P. Guth
Miss Pearl Nickels
Frank Stanley
Pacific Junction
A. W. O’neal
Chester Todd
A. L. Anderson
Ashland
Mrs. Anderson
J. B. Dodson
Kansas City
Miss Alice
McCook
G. F. S. Burton
T. M. Patterson
Conrad Meisinger and
City
Gus Smith
West of Murray
Philip Meisinger
G. G. Meisinger
Mary Stohhr
George Rhoden
J. W. Peters
A. E. Stephenson
J. E. Douglass
J.O. Oberie
Mr. Oberle
Union Pacific
M. L. Freidrich
J. C. Coleman
Minco
Oklahoma
C. E. Metzger
Earnest Horn
Chris
Gretna
Daily Journal
Lindsey Brothers
Thomas An George
Chas. Perry
W. W. Hamilton
Wm. Brinkman
Goddard
Myrtle Sanders
A. O. U. W. Hall
Stone
August Raceler
Anna Bohmer
John Janda
Joe Hardroba
David Hawksworth
Nettie Hawksworth
J. H. Epps
Chicago
Ina Randall
C.S. Johnson
Will Vallery
Lottie Vallery
Ignac Wooster
Joseph
J. G. Stuart
Aurora
Illinois
J. W. Thomas
Fred Gorder
Louise
Lexington
A. F. Ploetz
E.G. Dovey & Son
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