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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

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Opening of Rosebud lands in South Dakota draws many to register

The notice details registration rules for 6500 quarter sections in Tripp county. It outlines where to sign applications, the deadline October 17, and mailing procedures to James W. Witten. Provisions cover proxy registrations for veterans, drawing dates, payment schedules, age and citizenship restrictions, and penalties for false swearing.

Cass Ireland Pripp South Dakota Rosebud Lands Tripp Chamberlain Dallas Gregory Presho O'Neill Valentine Nebraska James W. Witten

New Depot at Cullom Serves Local Passengers

Cullom gains a brand new depot praised for convenience and growth. Will Seybert reports the company has repurposed a box car from Louisville’s depot rebuilding as Cullom’s waiting room, marking a practical improvement welcomed by residents and travelers.

Cullom Will Seybert Louisville

Family Reunion At Will Niday Homestead

A large reunion gathered at Will Niday’s home near the village last Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Niday enjoyed meeting her living children five sons and three daughters James John William Charles and Ross all living nearby plus Mrs. W E Delozier of Magnet Nebraska Mrs. Henry Sharp and Mrs. Levi Davidson of Otoe county. All are married and prosperous with thirty attending. Grandma Niday savored time with her three daughters and five sons all Modern Woodmen and Republican. A group photo of the attendees was taken.

Will Niday Margaret Niday James John Wiliam Charles Ross W. E. Delozier Magnet Neb Henry Sharp Levi Davidson Otoe County Grandma Niday Modern Woodmen Republican Party Union Ledger

Former Cass County resident leaves for California home

Former County Commissioner John Hays concludes a week visiting his sons at Elmwood area then travels to Omaha. He plans a return trip after praising Pasadena California climate and its steady temperatures. He notes many Cass County natives live near Pasadena and mentions several acquaintances before departing for Omaha.

John Elmwood Viciniity Mays Tasedena Cal California Cass County Pasdena M. B. Murphy Capt J. D. Bennett Asher Clark Wiley Black Mr. Hays John H. Becker Omaha Erty Lepton

Stolen Horse Recovered After Quick County Sheriff Search

Monday night W. C. Hamilton found his horse and buggy missing after tying near Jacob Henrich's restaurant. Deputy Manspeaker and Sheriff Quintion led a countywide search until RN. A. Bates found the rig on Seventh Street, returning it to Hamilton. The act did not appear criminal as the hitching strap and blanket suggested the horse may have been set free or escaped.

W. C. Hamilton Jacob Henrich Manspeaker John Crabill

Fire Rages Through Local Drug Store After Unknown Cause

A drug store fire originated from an unknown source, destroying the north block and causing an estimated loss of ten to twelve thousand dollars with little insurance and the stock saved except for the building. Townspeople fought the blaze and aided owner Falter who expects reconstruction soon.

J. Falter Sunny Vercival Lows Mr. Falter Faber Faler

Nutzman Homestead Hosts 21st Birthday Surprise

Harry Nutzman celebrated his 21st birthday at his parents’ Avoca area home on September 25. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Van Derbug of Talmage. The evening featured games, music, lunch, fruit salad, cake, lemonade, and a watermelon feast.

Harry Nutzman Ernest Nutzman Avoca Harry Mrs. van Derbug Talmage Mrs. van Derburg Mrs. Nutzman

Advertised Letter List At Plattsmouth Post Office

Uncalled letters as of September 28 1908 include Mrs Louis Geneville Billa Hilton Jake Ans pach A Farbach and C F Bacock Advertised notice to call or letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington DC if not claimed within a reasonable time.

United States Plattsmouth Louis Geneville Billa Hilton Jake Anspach A. Farbach C. F. Bacock Washington, D. C

Sprieck family welcomes baby girl in Stanton visit

Gottlieb Sprieck and wife of Stanton Nebraska have been visiting with their son Otto Sprieck near Louisville. A baby girl arrived last Thursday, both mother and child doing well. Sprieck plans to stay several more days and praises Stanton crop prospects noting corn at its best and overall above average yields. Edward Keil and family joined them for a Journal visit this afternoon.

Gottlieb Sprieck Stanton Neb Otto Sprieck Louisville

Returns From European Trip by Philip Thierolf

Philip Thierolf returned Monday from a long European visit noting better health and happiness. He toured Germany Switzerland and Italy enjoying Hamburg during the Great Turner festival art galleries Paris and the Swiss Alps while traveling on two ocean steamships. He was glad to return to his family in America after the enriching journey.

Philip Thierolf Europe Germany Switzerland Italy Hamburg Paris Alps America

City council settles Main and Sixth street paving dispute

City board settles with contractor C J Woodworth over Main and Sixth streets paving. Council directs ordinance to tax costs to district one and two property owners. Several budget and street issues addressed while pay for street commissioner is cut. Adjournment follows after delays and debate.

Gering J.P. Faler W. A. White C. J. Woodworth Main Sixth Judiciary Committee Elster Fifth Ward O'Neill Place Clara Street Lincoln Avenue Earl C. Wescott Council Finance Committee Street Comitacione Cits York Falter Dr. Elster Neuman Schalef Hinees Tie Weber Steinker Mr. Woodworth Woodworth W. N. Scott C. E. McEntee Scott al Slivalwin Woolworth W. Ih Beoe Steimker Sattler Third Ward Janda Sclons

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