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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1908

Page

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Shallenberger Breaks Ankle In Shrine Night Injury

Governor elect Ashton B. Shallenberger, injured during a Shriners initiation, will be out of active commission for a short time. He will not attend Omaha events Friday night and plans rest in Alamo while continuing state consultations for his administration. He aims to later visit Oklahoma and announces a policy plan and appointments soon. Other notes include Miss FE. Shubeck thanking supporters after a diphtheria-related aid appeal and a public investigation cited as lacking authority.

Frew Lincoln Neb Ashton Shallenberger Lincoln Hotel Shriners Fitzsimmons Cuperate Oklahoma Miss FE. Shubeck Journal Ctty

Bazaar by St Marys Guild Ends Two Night Run

The St Marys Guild of the Episcopal church presented a booming bazaar and vaudeville in two nights of performances directed by H S Austin. A large corps of volunteers coordinated booths from Japan to Holland, with generous donations and crowd-pleasing foods, yielding a handsome net for the guild.

St. Mary’s Guild Episcopal Church Vauudeville H. 8. Austin Prof Austin Prof Austin Edna Petersen Guy McMahen Catherine Edith Dovey Eva Reese Ella Margaret Dovey A. L. Tidd Barbara Mia Gering J. E. McDaniel H. N. Dovey H. S. Austin L. A. Moore C.W. Baylor Geo. Dodge T. P. Livingston Lucille Bates Verna Leonard A. L. Anderson Cook Alice Eaton Reinhacker Lena Fricke Verna Ina Hart Stanfield Jones Anna Britt Kittie Cummins

Thomas duo test new Jackson car on fall roads

Former Senator S. L. Thomas and Walter L. Thomas with A. W. Atwood of the Omaha Bee visited Weeping Water in the new Jackson automobile. They planned to showcase the car’s smooth running and speed across available roads and expected to return that afternoon.

S. L. Thomas Walter L. Thomas Jackson A. W. Atwood Omaha Bee

Settlement Reached In Micek Versus Svehla Case

The case of Micek vs Svehla has been settled and dismissed at the plaintiff's cost. Garnishee William Holly ordered to pay funds in his possession to the defendant. Terms not filed with Judge Beeson, thus not public. attorney Matthew Gering represented Carl Micek seeking to garnish insurance money of the late Frank Svehla.

Micek Svehla William Holly Beeson Matthew Gering Carl Micek Frank Svehla Marie Svehla

Four Young People Marry in Cass County

Judge Beeson issued two marriage licenses in Cass County. Jerry McHugh of South Bend, 26, wed Emma Esther Towle of Wabash, 29, and Conrad Crabtree, 22, wed Essie Place, 22, both pairs from prominent local families.

Beeson Cass County Jerry McHugh South Bend Emma Esther Towle Wabash Conrad Crabtree Essie Place Eagle McHugh Miss Place

Pleased With His Work By Murray Painter

M S Briggs finished exterior painting on a Murray house built by Jas A Walker with W W Hamilton as contractor. He now paints Miss Mae Patterson on High School Hill and reports plentiful work ahead this winter. Briggs has earned a reputation as an excellent painter and Walker highly recommends him.

M. S. Briggs Murray Jas. A. Walker W.W. Hamilton Mr. Briggs Mae Patterson High School Hill Walker

Plan to register churchgoers to deter lingering suitors

An exchange proposes that young ladies attending evening services register their names in the church vestibule so young men who linger near the door can see if their preferred girl is present, easing worry without disturbing the audience. It suggests Plattemouth as an ideal place to implement the scheme.

Plattemouth

Hicks Predicts Thanksgiving Clear and Storms to Follow

The Journal reviews Prof Hicks almanac showing Thanksgiving Day will be clear with no sleet or snow. however the 26th 27th and 28th foreseen to bring sleet snow and cold rains. He expects a December end with storms and heavy snows, urging preparedness.

Srl R. Hicks R. Sherwood

Former citizen makes visit from Henry DeGarmo to P. D. Bates

Henry DeGarmo of Los Angeles, once a city plasterer who worked on Fitzgerald's hall, visited P. D. Bates yesterday. DeGarmo and his wife have toured Europe since 2 April and plan a stay with Henry Boeck and wife upon returning. He is a principal at Los Angeles Women and Lime Co. and notable in that city.

P. D. Bates Henry DeGarmo Los Angeles Cal DeGarmo Fitzgerald's Hall Coates’ Hall Emma Geiger Wrse Europe DeGarmy Los Angeles Women & Lime Co de Germo Henry Boeck

Public accountability vs family shield in court reporting

The Beatrice Sun argues editors must publish court findings as public records. It condemns offenders who seek to suppress details claiming family protection, stating true reporters reveal deeds regardless of familial embarrassment and should demand accountability.

Beatrice Sun

Potatoes For Sale in City by Leesley

J E Leesley advertises Early Ohio seed potatoes at 70 cents per bushel and Burbanks at 65 cents, with delivery to all parts of the city. Phone 253, on Missouri Pacific tracks.

Ohio Burbanks Missouri Pacific J. E. Leesley

Ossenkop Held in Bonds for Murder Trial

Fred Ossenkop was held to await trial in district court in 10000 bonds with John Ossenkop as surety. Eyewitness testimony linked the September 16 fatal beating of Byrnes in Eagle to a neck break during a struggle after a picnic. Trial set for next spring. County Attorney Rawls led the prosecution with local defense.

Fred Ossenkop Archer John Ossenkop Eagle Ossenkop Byrnes Lancaster County Walton Matthew Gering District Court W. C. Ramsey Justice Archer Jas. Robertson

Clabaugh Visits Glenwood on Lighting Study

Supt A Clabaugh of the Nebraska Light Co returns from Glenwood Ia where he evaluated lighting. He finds Glenwood service poor and costly, notes four are lamps and many incandescents, and says local options are far superior in price and quality. He suggests entering the field to improve city lighting and cites rates, including nights and arcs, as evidence. Weber supports his claims. Glenwood granted a twenty year franchise to Bortenlanger they now wish to shed.

A. Clabaugh Nebraska Light Company Glenwood Clabaugh C. P F. C. Weber The Water Company Bortenlanger

Plattsmouth Livery At Smith & Smith Phone No. 11

Local livery ad lists Smith and Smith offering vehicle hire from Plattsmouth with contact number 11. Serves residents seeking transport and carriage options in town.

Plattsmouth Smith & Smith

William C. Ramsey Wins Largest Cass County Vote Total

A Cass county tally shows William C. Ramsey as county attorney leading all candidates with 2591 votes in a presidential year. Governor Sheldon is 10 votes behind, Shallenberger trails, and rival Tidd outpolled by 14 votes. Ramsey’s broad 15 of 25 precincts and wards support, with Plattsmouth strong, marks an extraordinary Democratic county showing.

Cass County William C. Ramsey Sheldon Billy George Sheldon Tidd Shallenberger Rosencrans Bricka Salt Creek South Bends Center Aveca Mt. Pleasant Eight Mile Grove Liberty Plattsmouth First Rock Bluffs Second Rock Bluffs Plattsmouth City First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth

Still Improving in Cass County Farm Plans

From Friday's Dally our friend C. E. Cook of Cass County was in town to purchase lumber for new corn cribs on his farm. He notes the current season was very short and, despite limited faith in republican prosperity, expects a big crop next year after Bryan's defeat.

C. E. Cook Cass County

Visitors Sam Cashner Family Arrive in New Auto

Here with a new car, Sam Cashner and wife of University Place reached town Wednesday evening and are spending several days visiting longtime friends at the homes of T. W. Vallery W. D. Wheeler S. O. Cole Jos H. Cook and C C Cook.

Sam Cashner University Place T. W. Vallery W. D. Wheeler S. O. Cole Jos. H. Cook Cc. E. Cook

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. H. Morehead Fall City C. E. Harmon Holdredge C. P. Fall Beatrice M. A. Bates A. P. Fitzsimmons Tecumseh B. Koehler Geneva C. M. Gruenther Columbus Arthur F. Mullen O'Neill BIG Bazaar Florence Dovey Violet Dodge W. L. Pickett Maud Mason Anna Egenberger D. O. Dwyer Henry Herold W. C. Clements Delia Tartsch Petersen Robinson Thompson Japan Italy A. 4d. Tidd Ireland Barbara Gering England United States Chile Holland Hicks California
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