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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1908

Page

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The Great Fair at Coates Hall Opens Soon

Preparations are on pace for a grand fair at Coates Hall on Wednesday evening hosted by St. Mary’s Guild of the Episcopal church. The event features international booths, melodramas, dances, and foods, aiming to showcase nations from America to Holland with vivid costumes and performances.

the Episcopal Church Coates’ Hall St. Mary's Guild Episcopal Church Caer Nival Esteh Cource America United States Guy Miher The Hanudsonia Concarne Carmencita Coates Hall

Thanksgiving Day Game At Chicago Avenue Park

The local football team hosts Dundee from Omaha on Thanksgiving at Chicago Avenue park. Dundee is strong but locals aim to win as they improve despite financial strains. Previous results show Omaha high school performances and upcoming match promises an exciting game.

Prom Prilay Burlington Lincoln Orespolis Cooper Henry Cedar Creek Oreapolis Cullom Phat Jesus Carlelssness Chicago Avenue Park Dundee Omaha Heys Dundee Boys Omaha High School Nebraska City South Omaha Ashlanét

Ruffners Informed Of Mrs. Dodge Illness In Omaha

Friday's Daily P. E. Ruffner received word from his wife in Omaha that Mrs. Roy Dodge, daughter of the Ruffners, is very ill and in a serious condition at the bedside of Mrs. Dodge. Friends of the Ruffners and Dodge family express deep concern and hope for a swift recovery.

P. E. Ruffner Omaha Roy Dodge

Resigned His Position at Burlington Shops

Thomas L. Murphy the acting clerk of the freight car department at the Burlington shops resigns effective tomorrow. He will move to Omaha to join Henninger Gering in a wholesale drug business. Possible successor Ge0 Weidman formerly in Havelock may return to fill the post.

Thos. L. Murphy Burlington Murphy Omaha Hen ™ Gering Mr. Gering Gering Mr. Murphy Geo. Weidman Havelock

Married couple tied in Omaha under veil of rumor

In Frinding's Daily Today's Omaha papers Albert Funk aged 22 and Lydia Perry aged 21 were issued a marriage license in Omaha though no formal notice of the marriage appeared. Friends send best wishes as the well known pair, Funk a hardworking suitor and Perry a daughter of E B Perry, begin married life.

Omaha Albert Funk Lydia Perry Mr. Funk Miss Perry E. B. Perry

Murderers of G A Ralston investigated near Weeping Water

Evidence surfaces linking two professional wheelmen to the Stella robbery and Ralston slaying. A ravine search yielded skeleton watch cases and a valise with sixteen watches, stamps, nitro glycerine, and fuse. Citizens recall seeing a suspect with the cargo in town as police pursue metropolitan leads.

Charles A. Ralston Stella Ralston E. E. Day John Badgley Thos. Schutz Stella Jeweler Schutz F. Garrison

Residents favor gas lighting plan over incandescent option

Citizens largely approve moving to gas lamps with a company backed system. Public opinion shifts as observers deem gas lighting superior and council members acknowledge the proposal offers a fair, bonded solution for both business and residential areas despite earlier doubts.

Tudas Otter Sia Tc Power Bortenlanger Iree

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Pure Blood

Advertisement urges readers to purify the blood with Burdock Blood Bitters. It promotes simple eating, regular exercise, and cleanliness for a long life.

Appeal Filed Over Probate of Samuel 5 Johnson Will

William H. Johnson of Scotts Bluff County filed an appeal bond in county court contesting the probate order admitting his deceased brother Samuel 5 Johnsons will. The case involves allegations of undue influence against Edwin Jeary, a chief beneficiary, with Judge Beeson ruling the charge not sustained. Also admitted to probate Lydia Todd widow of L G Todd, with Levi G Todd named executor and a trust fund for grandsons education.

William H. Johnson Scotts Bluffs County Samuel 5. Johnson Edwin Jeary Beeson Lydia Todd L. G. Todd Levi G. Todd

Pain Ends After Dr. Thomas Electric Oil Miracle

Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg New York reports her child suffered facial neck and chest burns. After applying Dr Thomas Electric Oil the pain subsided and the child fell into a deep sleep.

Thomas Nancy M.hanson Hamburg, N. Y

Eleventh Birthday Party at High School Hill

The home of Jos Wadraba hosted a birthday party for Helen Hadraba on High School hill. Eighteen young ladies attended a four course luncheon prepared by Mrs Hadraba with assistance from Marguerite Porter and Blanche Hadraba. Guests included Bajek Violet Freese May Glenn Gertrude Robinson Amanda Sattler Cecil Schiappacasse Helen Ptak Katherine Wattick Helen Hadraba Marguerite Porter and Blanche Hadraba.

Jos. Wadraba Helen Amanda Sattler Cecil Schiappacasse Helen Ptak Katherine Wattick Helen Hadraba Marguerite Porter Blanche Hadraba

Death of Chris Petersen In Nebraska Funeral Planned Sunday

Mrs. J C Petersen received word from her husband that his brother Chris Petersen died in Tilden Nebraska that morning. No further details were given except that the funeral would be held Sunday and the Petersen brothers would return Monday. The death saddened his many friends and a fuller life sketch will appear later.

J. C. Petersen Chris Tilden Neb Mr. Petersen

Congressman Bede Featured as Humorist of the House

Congressman Bede, famed for wit and eloquence, draws attention as a leading figure of affairs. A long time contributor to top magazines, citizens of Plattsmouth look forward to hearing him speak on his strong virile presentation of themes.

Congressman Bede Plattsmouth

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Booth Sir Edward Arnold Tex Earden England Holland Miss Hook Prom L. Thomas Frinding’s Daily G. A. Ralston Home Industries Prom Fridlay Baily T. H. Roberts Brighton Cal Contes Hall Wwe Mr. Roberts Phils Colorado Enlil & Ca Wlaha Vermil Toniett Induntrien Gowwers Chris Petersen Price Wescott
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