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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

3

Ak-Sar-Ben Carnival Draws Readers to Omaha Traffic

Westbound passengers from Plattsmouth flocked to Omaha for the Ak-Sar-Ben week carnival and parade. Local residents including M. Hild, J. Wiles, Mrs. J. Carmack, and Mrs. A. Davis joined trains to attend events and view the sights.

J. W. Jean Omaha Carl Holmbury Jos. Wiles and A. Davis Epherton Gus. Swanson John Carmack Frank Thinksworth Lincoln Grant Hackenberg Ak-Sar-Ben J. W. Crabill Allie Kennedy Harry Northcutt

Mayor Gering Attends National Municipalities Convention

Mayor Henry K. Gering attended the League of American Municipalities convention in Omaha with 250 delegates from U S cities. Eminent officers and experts spoke on city affairs while Omaha hosted with notable hospitality. the mayor returned on a special last evening.

Henry K. Gering League of American Municipalities Secesion Omaha United States Gate City

Mrs Graham Visits as Hog Attack Ends in Rescue

The Nebraska City News reports Mrs. Graham of Cheyenne Wyoming visiting the city when a hog attack endangered her son at Union. The animal tore clothes and bit him on multiple parts before his mother intervened to prevent worse harm. Judge M Archer notes an Interior Department increase in pensions for Chas H Walker from six to twelve dollars monthly effective August 5 this year. Walker, a Spanish American War veteran with Co B Third Nebraska Infantry, contracted his disabilities in Cuba.

Graham Miss Ralston Cheyenne Wyoming Union Nebraska City M. Archer Interior Department Chas. H. Walker Walker Co. B. Third Nebraska Infantry Cuba

Telephone dispatching tests debut in Lincoln division

The State Journal reports a new telephone harness worn by a dispatcher at Turlington headquarters and test use by wire chiefs from Pacific Junction to Ashland and Omaha to Lincoln. Rail men debate Morse versus phone, noting potential faster, clearer train orders once operators are educated and the system refined.

Turlington Pacific Junction Ashland Omaha Lincoln Plattsmouth Burlington Nobel State Journal

Good In His Line Capt J F P Fowler Auction Sale

Capt Fowler in city for days auctioning Weidman fireless stock and achieving glittering success. A seasoned auctioneer with fluent speech and skillful presentation, his sales attract listeners and please buyers. He should be heard to be appreciated.

J F. P. Fowler Weidman Capt. Fowler

Lincoln Evening News reports on J. A. Connor estate dispute

The Lincoln Evening News details the estate of J. A. Connor a former Plattsmouth resident who died wealthy over $460000. He reportedly had a later will drawn last December and a June revocation that is missing. The court will appoint two half sisters Ellen J. O Connor and May J. Haynes and his niece Mary C. Sperry plus Grace Connor as heirs if no will is found.

Lincoln Evening News Plattsmouth J. A. Connor Connor Joseph A. Connor Alfred Millard Leslie

Kennings Returns From Visit To Oahomas

Chas C Hennings a leading farmer from Eleht Mile Grove precinct visited the Journal office with his son John F Hennings He had just returned from a trip to Oahomas where he found relatives and friends well and the country in good shape The Journal will keep John J Hennings in touch with Cass county neighbors for the coming year

Chas. C. Hennings Eleht Mile Grove Journal Office Hennings Oahomas John F

Taft Day in Lingoln Lixcoun September 40

Report from Lingoln shows Taft Day celebrated with decorations and officials in force. Street crowds are sparse with little enthusiasm as soldiers in blue uniforms mingle, Bryan display limited, and overall mood described as a fizzle.

Lixcoun Nex Miienil Taft Republic Bryan Win Lincoln Boeckins

Weber in Omaha to inspect water works repair plans

Geo Weber and his young son visited Omaha to arrange boiler plate purchases for stand pipe plates worn and leaking. The four by thirteen foot half inch steel plates, seventy five feet above ground, require a skilled replacement using a swinging scaffold. Weber also aims to obtain repainting consent after eight or nine years since last paint. W H Stokes of Mynard was in the city en route to Omaha.

Geo. Weber Vyoung Omaha Mr. Weber

For Sale 120 and 80 Acre Todd Tracts Near Plattsmouth

Two land parcels offered by J. P. Faster Coates Blocks Plattsmouth Nebraska. The 120 acre tract six miles from Plattsmouth includes 70 acres cultivated a blue grass pasture a house a barn and outbuildings. The 80 acre tract two miles from Cullom features 50 cultivated acres and 20 in wild hay with running water and no improvements. Both tracts available for immediate purchase.

Plattsmouth Cullum J. P. Faster Coates Nebr

C B Smith Re Signs Position

C B Smith resigns from Burlington after forty four years of service. He planned a rest and may pursue other lines, while remaining active in local civic and business life as a Republican with multiple local roles. He departed for Omaha then Chicago for a planned vacation lasting several days.

E. Smith Burlington Roe Mr. Smith Arlington Smith Omaha Chimupa

Judge Jude Travis Adjourns Court To Monday

This morning in the state ex rel Mickett v. Cering case the court adjourned to Monday October 11 at 1 a.m. The respondent Gere fled a demurrer to the petition, was granted leave to withdraw, relator excepted, and a motion for judgment on the pleadings was argued, submitted, and overruled with exceptions. The demurrer was overruled, to which the respondent again excepted.

Jude Travis Mickett Cering Gere

Pleasant Visit Ends As Jas Main Family Return Home

Jas Main aged ninety three and his wife eighty seven, guests of W T Smith, left for St Joseph Missouri after a pleasant stay. Mrs Main traveled with them to Pacific Junction to ensure safe onward travel. The couple, both hale for their ages, met many locals and left a strong impression despite Mr Main's blindness. Their daughter Mrs Smith accompanied them part of the way.

Jas. Main W. T. Smith St. Joseph, Mo Mr. Main Mrs. Main Mrs. Smith

Heirs Face Claims Against Gottlib Neumeister Estate

In county court Judge Raeson heard claims against the estate of Gottlib Neumeister deceased. Julius Neumeister, administrator with the will annexed, appeared with his brothers D Neu and Fred Neumeister, all prosperous farmers near Weeping Water. H J Behrns from the Avoca-Weeping Water area attended the hearing.

Raeson Gottlib Neumeister Julius Neumeister D. Neu Fred Neumeister Weeping Water H. J. Behrns Avoca-Weeping Water

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