12 May 1913
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
1
A discourse on newsroom duties balancing public interest with individual privacy. It argues newspapers must print fair reports while sometimes suppressing sensitive details, urging readers to consider consequences before seeking publicity and noting courts and departures from norms as zones of news.
A Louisville Herald quote defends press ethics and reliability, asserting that confidence is seldom betrayed by papers that profess decency and uphold professional standards.
The funeral for Frank Burr was held Thursday afternoon from his West Main street home. Rev. M. W. Lorimer of the First Presbyterian church led the service as mourners filled the crowd. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery with pallbearers John Kopia John Svoboda Gooding Ed Donat H. McRetea and Henry Zuckweiler.
The Fight family near Mynaird welcomed a new daughter last evening. The mother and child are doing well and Mr W A Fight expresses great happiness about the arrival. The article notes the daughter is expected to live at home for about eighteen years before any potential courtship.
The article argues for improved county roads, noting farmers in central and western sections will drag roads at their own expense to prevent wagon damage and aid market transport. It credits the automobile era with spurring road efforts and urges local residents to contribute to upkeep.
Weeping Water scene as county commissioners inspect bridges and roads. Commissioner Pitt spotted a roof fire at the Missouri Pacific depot from a passing locomotive spark, raised the alarm, and with buckets kept the blaze from destroying the depot.
Mrs. D Aurelia Hilton arrives back in Plattsmouth after a two year stay in Kissimmee Florida. Friends praise her charity and hope she resettles among old neighbors. She visits Mr. and Mrs Soenrichsen and plans to travel to relatives in state and the east before choosing a new home.
Railroads seek heavy tourist traffic as wool and crop movements show strength. Omaha discusses reducing smoke in city with managers. Lincoln shipments drop from 1912 levels in first quarter. Northwest sheep supply to South Omaha hits 79,000 head last week versus 16,009 a year earlier. Cattle and hog receipts also declined.
The Willmar Minnesota Republican Gazette reports Rev I W Gade formerly of the city has moved his parish. The Presbyterian church supper followed a meeting seen as very interesting. Under Gade the church gained seventy new members. Locals remember his genial qualities and regret his departure to his new field of labor.
The altar society of St John’s Catholic church gathered yesterday at the North Fourth Street home of Mrs Frank Guthmann for coffee and conversation. Miss Marie Douglass gave readings that delighted the guests who praised Mrs Guthmann as an outstanding entertainer and expressed hope to return as her guests again.
A Sunday evening visit by the stork brings a fine new son to Mr and Mrs Andy Snyder. The Register of Deeds’s first child arrives to add joy to the Snyder family and will delight their friends who would have celebrated with cigars if told earlier.
Mrs I Hilton recently left town to visit her mother and son Howard in Hive Springs Nebraska for a short time after staying with friends here for a few days.
An advertisement touts Forest Rose flour as the best on the market and urges readers to try it. The copy emphasizes quality and recommends trial use to experience superior baking results.
Sunday Daily reports a Central building concert by grades pupils presenting a string of pieces. Performers included Carl Setineidéer Newell Robe orts Mason Weseolk Ellen Pollock Clara Mae Morgan Grace Beeson Elizabeth Beeson Helen Egenberger Robert Kroehler Kathrine Waddick Gertrude Ransey Clara Rainey Isabelle Rainey Myrtle Peterson Estella Tritseh with accompanists and favorable criticism of students and instructors.
The Epworth League held its annual officer election at the Methodist church parlors. Members chose Hazel Tuey as president Bertha Jackson first vice president Mildred Balser second vice president Elizabeth Kerr fourth vice president Ellen Windham and four more social committee aides. Other officers include Jesse Perry treasurer Chester Tuey assistant treasurer Fred Hesse secretary Violet Freese organist Don York chorus leader Ferris York assistant chorus, with ushers George Hecker Floyd Stone and Everett Ward.
W F Gillespie grain buyer at Mynard had three fingers on his left hand mashed when a grain car door closed on them. He was treated at once and made comfortable, though the injuries will cause pain for several days.
Adam Schaffer of near Murray spent a few hours in the city handling trading with local merchants and paying respects at the Journal office.
An opportunity to place a private property sale advertisement in the Journal offering space to reach potential buyers. Details on rates deadlines and formatting guidance are provided by the newspaper for those seeking to advertise real estate.
The M. E. Church parlor hosted the M. E. Ladies Aid Society gathering on Sunday afternoon with Mesdames Allen Beeson John Brady and A J Beeson as hostesses. Attendees enjoyed lunch a social hour and plans for the annual floral bazaar.
Manager Shines changes the theatre name from Opal to The Grand after patrons objected. Shlaes questioned the choice and a public vote aimed to please patrons. Tickets for two for thirty days available at the theatre office.
Former resident of this city Frank Hichardson was elected to the South Omaha board of education as a Republican. Richardson, brother of W. T. Richardson the Mynard merchant, is remembered in the city where his parents were longtime county pioneers.
The May term district court convenes in the city on Monday June 2 with jurors called. The panel draws from commissioners lists. names include Charles Troop M L Friedreich Joe Mullin C F Harris and others to serve as rolders.
Yesterday afternoon J W Rounds, quarantined for diphtheria for weeks, left on No 33 to Lincoln to visit relatives for a few days and return to Burlington offices Monday. He contracted the disease in Lincoln where milk from a dairy spread germs causing an epidemic in the capital city.
Want to buy a farm? See W. A. Bryan the county assessor for details and possible listing.
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