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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

Page

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City Council Meets in Regular Session During Busy Evening

City officials debated street renaming north and south of Main, addressed the old slough nuisance on Chicago avenue, and approved pool hall licenses for Morgan and Sherwood buildings. Meetings also covered street safety in Burlington yards, a sidewalk dispute near Rothmann property, and a memorial service for Walter J. White.

W. M. Howard Main Dora Moore Chicago Avenue C. A. Rawls Sattler Warl St. Luke's Parish Church Walter J. White First Ward Lushinsky City Hall Hallstrom White A. M. Armes William Baird Burlington Shops Council Burlington

Paving dis TPS ao rimpy Ba AD oo core of the FAO 197,03

The readable fragment notes a discussion about paving and a core issue related to the FAO in 1973. The text is fragmented with unclear entities and lacks a clear event, date, or named organizations beyond FAO.

FAO

Saloons License Revocation Sought in Murdock Case

The State of Nebraska sues to compel the village of Murdock to revoke G G Williamson's liquor license. The petition alleges improper publication and lack of majority freeholder signers, and seeks mandamus to force a hearing and license revocation. Aldrich of Elmwood represents the plaintiff.

State of Nebraska Garl W. Boller Va Henry A. Tool Idd G. Hornbeck Charles Schneider Waller Gillespie Francis M. Beall Murdock G. G. Williamson Plattsmouth Williamson Aldrich of Elmwood

University Boosters Open Weekend Baseball Series

The University Boosters, an organization of fast young baseball players from the state university, will be here Saturday and Sunday for two games with the Boosters of this city. Five fast games are expected as both teams play hard. Lincoln team members include Matthew Herold of this city, with many friends planning to attend.

The University Boosters State University Lincoln Sigma Chi Fraternity Matthew Herold

Doctor E W Foster Dies in Omaha Mystery Surrounds Death

Tributes pour in for Dr E W Foster formerly of Worland Wyoming and Cedar Creek Nebraska who recently practiced in Omaha. Autopsy awaited as authorities probe a suspected poisoned injection while his wife travels from Winterset Iowa. Foster's career spanned Cedar Creek Worland and Omaha with strong local ties and a respected family background.

Dany E. W. Foster Worland Wyoming Omaha Winterset Iowa Foster T. P J. 8. Livingston Creighton Medical College Jennie Foster Washington Cedar Creek Eas New York

More particulars of the death of Dr Foster

The body of Dr K E W Foster was found in a dying condition in his Omaha apartments Monday. It was taken to Winterset Iowa for funeral arrangements. A post mortem and coroner’s inquest found death by atropine injection, suicide. The letter blamed business troubles. wife not present.

KE. W. Foster Omaha Winterset Iowa Tacoma Washington Samuel McClenaghan Willis ¢. Crosby Seward Wintersel

Forest Rose Flour Trial Claim

Forest Rose advertises as the best flour on the market and invites consumers to try it. The promotional copy emphasizes quality and urges readers to conduct their own trial to assess performance in baking and cooking.

Revival Services Set for June in City

The executive committee of a city revival met at the Methodist church to plan a first week in June start. Rev. M. W. Lorimer was chosen chairman and W. L. Austin secretary. The tentative start date is June 4 with a tent site east of the court house preferred by the Methodist group.

Methodist Church M. W. Lorimer W. L. Austin Court House Ordear M. BE D. L. Dunkleberger J. M. Robertson F. B. Schopp H. Cobb Floyd Stone D. C. Morgan Isaac W. Hall O. C G. Hudson Ralph Larson B.C. Hill Robert Gibson G. L., Parley Mathilde Vallery Wescott B. A. Mellwain

Attends Funeral of Sister in Colorado and Nebraska

George W. Young of Alva Oklahoma arrived in Plattsmouth after attending the funeral of his sister Mrs Hanna in Yuma Colorado buried Sunday. He plans a few days visiting old friends in Cass County and Beatrice Nebraska with stepdaughter Nellie Elford before returning home Thursday. He notes Oklahoma crops are promising for a bumper year.

George W. Young Alva Okla Hanna Yuna Colo Young Gass County Plattsmouth Beatrice, Neb

Burlington Shop Boys Enjoy Ball Game

Last evening at Booster ball park the Burlington boiler shop and blacksmith shop workers played a five inning game. The blacksmiths won 6 to 1 with Anton Hula pitching and Conners captaincy. Future interdepartmental games are anticipated and a lively crowd enjoyed the spirited contest.

Booster Burlington Boiler Shop Boilershop Pete Herold Blacksmith Shop Conners Anton Hula Blacksmiths Pries Hula Gonners Gradeville Sivers Kulins Droege Janda Rabb Boilermakers Hassan Herold Smith Lutz Neumann Kopp C. Janda Dawson Vroman

Lost Brown Cocker Spaniel Brownie Seen Near Farm Wagon

A small brown Cocker Spaniel named Brownie is missing after being seen following a farm wagon leaving town. Anyone with information about its whereabouts is asked to notify the Journal offices.

Citizens raise funds for Civil War swords in Cape Girardeau

Fifty years ago Cape Girardeau residents collected 500 dollars to gift General McNeil a sword and 200 dollars for Colonel Livingston of the First Nebraska to honor their stand on the lawn against Confederate forces.

Chicago Inter Ocean Cape Girardeau, Mo McNeil Livingston Nebraska

River takes in more of the land in Iowa

The Missouri River rose slightly over two weeks and washed away about seventy five feet of riverbank near the Iowa area. The latest collapse occurs south of a major cave-in last week, increasing pressure on engineers and workers battling the river near Pacific Junction.

Iowa Missouri Burlington Iowa Bags Platte Pacifie Junction

Widow Receives Back Pension After Legal Push

Judge M Archer reports from Washington that Olive L Chrissinger widow of a soldier has been granted 12 dollars per month starting May 27 1912. The case was disputed but the judge secured prompt payment. Mrs Chrissinger deteriorates in a Missouri sanitarium receiving medical treatment.

M. Archer Washington Olive L. Chrissinger Pension Department

Plattsmouth Delivers Forty Years Of Local Happenings

A retroactive glimpse recalls Plattsmouth past, noting schoolhouse brick being hauled on education hill, Main street improvements, emigrant wagon crashes, river losses including a steamboat and rafts, visits by Capt. Hoover and Baxter Windham, a local distillery arrest, tree growth claims by Mr. Todd, and a liquor license raid with a lighthearted local judge narrative.

Main Street Sietly Missouri Hoover Louisville 58Th Ohio Baxter Windham Plattsmouth Ann Arbor Mich U. S Todd Four Mile Nebraska

Missouri Pacific Depot to receive electric lighting

Missouri Pacific will install electric lights inside the depot and on the platform. Warea & Ceol won the contract for wiring. Work starts late this week and will enhance appearance and convenience for travelers.

Missouri Pacific Warea & Ceol

Hands in His Books

Mr. I. A. Schmidt, respected county precinct assessor from Murduck, presented his books to the county assessor this morning after completing five years of service. He was noted for punctuality and a courteous visit to the Journal office.

I. A. Schmidt Murdock Schmidt Journal Onee

Farm for Sale Advises Contact With County Assessor

A notice directs prospective buyers to consult W. R. Bryan, the county assessor, for farm listings and purchase guidance.

W. R. Bryan

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City Council McMahen & Son Rothmann Lincoln Avenue Battery Skin Gien Os Haibrary Ewe Cece Rene the Journal E. W. Foster Cleo Drs. T. P J. &. Livingston W. Foster Burlington Shop Boys Banks Burlington Depot Borlois Plattomoute
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