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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
1
Nebraska Legislature publishes the new divorce law detailing residency requirements for filing and obtaining a divorce. The measure adds six month finality rules, allows non oath petitions, specifies service and publication, and repeals conflicting provisions in the 1907 statutes. The changes affect sections 8 10 47 and related provisions in chapter 25.
Mrs. Florence Linninger Haller and Miss Brancdles of Omaha visited the Masonic Home to estimate furnishing the White Rest Room for neurastenic patients. Haller, a noted Orient collector, brings treasures to decorate Mothers’ Room, with walls and furniture covered in pictures and embroideries.
Col Frank Ever Green, a sterling young grandpa of the Lincoln Evening News, visited on Sunday with Henry Miller of the Journal and others. The aging veteran remains lively and well loved, assured of a royal welcome from old acquaintances who knew him from prior Journal days.
A vivid notice advertises Prof Austin with a powerful voice and special scenery to awaken crowds. It promises funny sketches for a homey mood and a wonderful bill. Tickets at Fricke’s Drug Store with popular prices and limited best seats.
J C York of Plattsmouth unveils a new massage cream claimed to surpass rival products. He demonstrates its effects for hands, touts antiseptic qualities and skin benefits, and plans large scale manufacture with sales at 10 cents per large bottle.
Henry Lehnhof, 73, early Cass county settler and Lincoln resident, died at his son’s home. Born in Hanover, Germany, he came to America at eleven, settled in Wisconsin, later moved to Nebraska in 1860, and helped found area churches. Survived by wife and five children. funeral in Louisville with German service. A courier note thanks friends for sympathy and aid.
A small blaze from an overheated metal smoke jacket spread to the kitchen roof at the Frye residence on West Pearl street. Firefighters used buckets to douse the flames. the roof was burned away and the kitchen badly charred. Estimated loss around $100, covered by insurance.
Wm Holly clothing merchant received a letter from the Racine Home Coming Association inviting him to the July 5 home coming celebration in Racine Wisconsin He plans to bring his family if possible hoping for a royal welcome Racine known as the Bell city is described as enterprising and the event may attract thousands of former residents from abroad to attend.
Notice warns all persons that trespassing on the land of Wm. Siteman in the south part of Plattemouth Nebraska is prohibited under legal penalties. Contact A. EK and B Nelieh for enforcement details.
Jennie Neltzel of Tacoma Washington writes to the Plattsmouth Daily Journal urging Nebraskans to attend the Alaska Yukon exposition. She notes Pierce County Nebraska association as headquarters at the Park Hotel Seattle area and promotes cheaper fares from Tacoma, inviting Nebraskans to visit Seattle for the fair.
Mrs Kate Manchester formerly of this city died Thursday in St Paul Minnesota from cancer. She was mother to C B Manchester night yardman for the Burlington here and widow of Edwin Manchester long time baggage agent for the road. She had lived in Lincoln for years before moving to St Paul in 1908 and had visited this city often where she had friends and acquaintances.
A notice calls for a girl to present at the Hotel Riley immediately. It requests prompt compliance with the unspecified request. The brief lacks names or further details.
The Friday meeting elected Dr. A Marshall and H N Dovey to certificates of election and named C A Marshall president with H N Dovey as vice president. D C Morgan became secretary. Unanimous selections included many teachers for next year and new English teacher Helen Travis. Janitors were chosen as W M Mullis and Wm H Froese. The fall term starts Sept 6 and contracts will be signed by May 20.
Jas A White of Elmwood, back from Chicago, was bitten by a dog showing rabies signs. The dog paralyzed in hindquarters, bite occurred as White tried to place it in a crib. Doctors advised Pasteur treatment in Chicago. White completed therapy and returned home reportedly cured. He is identified as a descendant of the late Capt. White of Elmwood.
A well rounded program of sketches song productions acrobatic monologues and dancing will be staged at the Parmele Thursday evening May 12. Admission at popular prices. Tickets available at the Hotel Riley Fricke’s drug store and with Mr. Austin. Best seats going fast.
A morning blaze destroyed the John Gund Brewing Company ice vaults and endangered nearby homes and Burlington shops. Firemen fought flames amid strong winds, saved adjacent coal sheds, and removed beer, with total loss near 1000 dollars for the building and insured losses unlikely.
Country printers accuse officials of bias in post battles for favor and postmaster jobs. They condemn government envelope printing as at odds with private competition, noting envelopes are printed at cost and profits go to government. The News cites a supporter who would send work to Washington to avoid higher local costs.
The Nebraska City News notes guidance on what to provide for the country printer. The brief emphasizes complete materials and clear instructions to ensure accurate reproduction of notices and pages.
Lincoln Journal reports April fees paid by automobile owners totaled 879.20 the highest since a new law requiring registration and a 1 Hoenke annual fee. Secretary of State records show 3677.28 for the month with 2511.28 for incorporation filings 879.40 for motor vehicles 46 for brands 134.40 for certificates and transcripts and 4 from other sources.
Mrs. L. A. Newland suffered a painful fracture to the small bone in her right ankle after slipping Saturday afternoon. Her daughter summoned a physician who dressed the injury and she rests comfortably. Friends hope for a quick recovery and return to normal activities.
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