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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

7

Local Residents and Visitors Attend Ak-Sar-Ben Events

Nebraska City man Ralph Duff and Plattsmouth’s Mr. Pollock visit as about sixty locals attend Ak-Sar-Ben. Avoca hosts a fair turnout while May Dundas visits Oklahoma City. John Shreve from Elmwood stays a few days. James Everett injures his finger. bank cashier Herman Wellensick attends a Taft reception in Lincoln.

Ak-Sar-Ben Avoca May Dundas Ora E. Copes Oklahoma City Okla John Shreve Elmwood Austin Bartholomew Lewton Jas. Everett Rudge’s Herman Wellensick Lincoln Paul E. Johannes B. C. Marquardt & Co Columbus

Local residents and visitors list for Avoca area

A string of brief notes records Henry Wulf and wife visiting relatives near Plattsmouth and at home, R A Nutzman building a barn, Fred Hillman and wife from Berlin stopping by, Mrs J H Schmit traveling to Weeping Water, Sam Johnson building a house for an automobile storage, Walter Harmer touring Chase county, Henry McEachron Berlin postmaster on business, Fleming of Osceola new harness maker at Dunkak Maseman's, A E Cutter Bethany on business, Geo Winslow Cook visiting relatives, J C Zimmerer and W I Smoots at Cook for business, Chas Shrader visiting from Syracuse, Geo Cotton Auburn attending to matters, Herman Bakers and wife returning from Clarks and Central City, William Grothe visiting Avoca friends, Nate Dix visiting from Stockton Kansas renewing old acquaintances.

Julia Nutzman H. G. Wellensick Miss Francis Miss Nutzman Mr. Wellensick Walter Rockwell Laura Albers Walter C. Rockwell North Branch G. Gunde Gus Buss Avoca Isaac Ellsworth F. W. Rage John Mohrha Syracuse Gus Henry Wulf Omaha R. A. Nutzman Fred Hillman Berlin J. H. Schmit Weeping Water Sam Johnson Walter Harmer Chase County Henry McEachron Mr. Fleming Osceola Dunkak & Maseman Plattsmouth A. E. Cutter Bethany Geo. Winslow Cook Chas. Shrader Geo. Cotton Auburn Herman Bakers Clarks Central City Neb William Grothe Nate Dix Stockton Kansas

Local residents depart for Omaha Chicago and Lincoln

A. B. Fuller of Ashland stays in town overnight for business. Mrs. M. P. Walker and Mrs. Leona Callin visit Omaha for carnival sights and a Degree of Honor meeting. Ed Rummell attends parade via special train. Catherine Odell visits Lincoln after weeks in city. Harry Mahoney and wife leave for Chicago to start new jobs.

M. P. Walker Omaha Ed. Rummell Mary A. Latky Leona Callin Teresa Hempel Catherine Odell Evansville Ind W. L. Pickett Lincoln Pickett

Zimmerer and Gillin Form New Trading Firm

Zimmerer and Gillin have taken possession of the stock from Dick Steffens and Joe Zimmerer. Gillin bought Steffen's interest and the new firm is invoiced and ready to operate. Billy Gillin, long with the old firm, is popular and the Journal predicts a large trade under their management.

Dick Steffens Joe Zimmerer Gillin Steffen Billy Gillin

Avoca Lumber Company Dissolution Notice

The partnership between Samuel Johnson and John H. Busch known as Avoca Lumber Company is dissolved by mutual consent on September 1. All notes and accounts due the firm are payable to John H. Busch and all claims against the firm are to be paid by Mr. Busch. Samuel Johnson.

Farmers Grain and Stock Company Incorporation Notice

Notice of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State and Cass county Nebraska. Farmers Grain and Stock Company to operate in Greenwood Cass county for buying and selling grain fuel and building materials with authorized capital of ten thousand dollars. Commencement August 1 1903 and dissolution by two thirds vote or until dissolved. Board of directors to conduct affairs with Charles Williams as President.

Farmers Grain and Stock Company Secretary of State Cass County Nebraska Greenwood Poe See- Poe S Biutteers Sols Board of Charles Williams

Manley Notes and Ak-Sar-Ben Visit Highlights

Local items report Manley residents planning a football team and family travels to Council Bluffs Omaha and Alberta Canada. Ak-Sar-Ben events draw about 65 attendees with prize awards to Lena Boom and Clarence Krecklow. The Herbs of Life Medicine Co visit Wabash after weather delays. Community news covers visits, painting, and school notes amid a busy week.

Herbs of Life Medicine Co Wabash Lena Boom Clarence Krecklow

Manley and Springfield Battle In Tight Eleven Inning Game

Speers Bunch traveled to Springfield last Friday and gave the Springfield boys a close race. The contest went 11 innings with a final score of 1 to 10 in favor of Springfield. The game was tied twice and remained nip and tuck throughout before Manley’s side plans to return next Saturday to challenge for the belt.

Speers Springfield Boys Strate

Local residents listed on Lincoln and Omaha visits

Wabash Department A. J. Fiann and George Towle were at Lincoln. A. W. Barrett and Roy Stanley visited Omaha and Elmwood. Sister of Mrs. Stanly came to town. Herald Blakie visited Nehawka. Dr. William arrived from Omaha. Mrs. A. H. Waltz visited Elmwood. Hog and sheep shipments reported. Towns mentioned include Nebras ka City Yutan Weeping Water Elwood Manley Havelock Sheridan and Kansas City. The Wabash Grain Co received corn elevators. Families and church attendance noted.

A. J. Fiann Lincoln George Towle A. W. Barrett Omaha Stanly Roy Stanley Herald Blakie Nehawka O. H. Allen J. W. Stanton Geo. Magensen Nebraska City H. T. Squires Weeping Water S. Uulfish Yutan Wm. van Enery Elmwood Wm Edgar Ilinois Wabash Grain Co

Ak-Sar-Ben Parade Draws Big Crowds Homeward

Crowds from the city attended the Ak-Sar-Ben event with a parade featuring the Golden West float and satirical political scenes Samson In Polyix and supports. The parade highlighted western resources, while presidential race sentiments favored Bryan in Nebraska. Train return to Omaha was timely and orderly. Local residents and visitors, including H K Dunbar, L C W Murray, H T Richards, Rev John Carraher, Mrs John Krager and Violet Krager, Peter Vogel, Wm Brown, Mrs G G Meisinger, and others, were noted for their attendance and travel.

Ak-Sar-Ben Golden West Iowa West Plains States Samson Big Stick Stork Steam Roller League of American Municipalities William H William J Bryan John Krager Violet Sophia Krager Omaha Peter Vogel Louisville Wm. Brown Columbus Neb Ed. Donat Mr. Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ralph Duff Mr. Pollock Henry Crafe A. T. Harmon Christian Adolph Zimmerer Nels Sorard John Everett John Jeff Welcher Oxford Henry Wohlers W. W. Straub H. G. Wellensier The Bank of Avoca Ora E.copes John Schmidt Hie Vvoc A Straub Aroca E. R. Kaar Brendel J. C. Zimmerer W. I. Smoots Dunkar Maseman, Avoca, Neb Amenda Mohr Marquardt Kirkendall and Goodman A. B. Fuller Ashland G. W. Todd Brandies Building Harry Mahoney Chicago Ill Mahoney Plattsmoth Telephone Company Mr. Mahoney Pat. Mahoney Zimmerer & Gillin Manley Department Geo. Lord A. Jenkins T. F. Keckler Council Bluffs E. Smith Near Elmwood Dan Bourke Manley Frank Smith Longlane Missouri Mary Murphy Chas Murphy Mike Tighe Alberta Canada Jas. Carper Little Wilson Ruth Georgia Eva Gust Lawther Cedar County L. Todds Lawther Manley An Springfield Wabash Department A. J. Brann W. G. van Every Dr. William A. H. Waltz D. DD. Brann Chas. Braum Havelock H. ©. Richards Holt County Lyda Erma Squires Clarence Pool Mrs. Geo. Colbert George Johnson Corning Mr. Livingston Sheridan Wyv H T. Richards Kennedy UU. S. Navy Mrs. Beach Kansas City W. T. Richards Samson XIV Burlington H. K. Dunbar Fremont Frank L. C. W. Murray H. T. Richards Rev John ©. Carraher David City Father Shine
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