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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
A tragedy reported from Washington Avenue and Uth streets recalls a fatal firearm accident. John Murray repaired a home mile to his residence when his young son was accidentally shot as the gun discharged. Parents mourn amid community sympathy as further details are promised tomorrow.
A fire swept a pile of lumber near Weeping Water, burning over 35 000 feet of logs and causing substantial losses to Jameson. The blaze began at an engine and spread rapidly despite chemical fire apparatus and town help. The incident may lead to damages if Jameson pursues the case.
Monday's Daily Geo. O. Brophy, Omaha resident and former Union Pacific conductor, was defeated by W. H. Cowgill for Railway Commissioner. He is in the city to attend a Shallenberger meeting and to work for Cowgill's election, showing strong party spirit.
A freight train derailed about 6 AM one and a half miles north of Union on the Missouri Pacific road. Five grain and merchandise cars left the tracks into a ditch. no injuries were reported. The southbound morning passenger train diverted via Weeping Water. alternate plans include bringing Hon. A. C. Shallenberger to speak at the opera house this evening if the track cannot be cleared for the afternoon train.
John Schulhof, a physician, was approached by two men on a Saturday night at the foot of Wintersteen hill. The strangers asked his destination, he said he hurried to visit a patient, and they released him. He believes the assailants were tramps who had just arrived by Burlington train.
The Sunday school rally at First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday drew a large crowd. Decorations featured green leaves and arches while an active telegraph line connected the platform to the rear. Zelma Tuey led the program and Eva Miller sang Chil d of the King to general praise.
On September Uth WoS Lares of Leronx Eris took a sightseeing trip with various stops in Lincoln and Sully county. Miss May Vallery, daughter of J. R. Vallery, drew a land prize in Tripp County becoming the only local winner among many entrants. The Journal notes her success and ponders whether she will relocate to claim the prize or seek a favorable site there.
Friday evening Miss Leona Asemissen hosted a small party of young ladies who arrived with mystery parcels. The guests gifted a sovonier teaspoon from the LA. N. C's Games and music filled the night as the packages opened revealing a luncheon. The gathering closed with best wishes for Miss Asemissen's birthday. Attending were Misses Willa Moore Villa Gapen Hattie Hoffman Alberta Thomas Elsa Thierolf Gertrude Morgan and the guest of honor Leona Asemissen.
Saturday afternoon at the Ramge home a group of Edith Ramee’s friends gathered to celebrate her tenth birthday. Games and amusements filled the party with refreshments served by Mrs Ramee and Mrs Buttery as the guests departed hoping for more birthdays.
Carl M. A. Bates writes from a troubled campaign, noting his son Fr A. is ill and the business of his office rests on him. He asks supporters to understand his situation and promises to safeguard the interests of Otoe and Cass counties if elected to the legislature.
Obituary recalls T Thacker one of Nebraska’s first pioneers born in Kentucky on March 4. He married Almeda Row and moved to Nebraska joining early homestead at Lan caster area. He helped in early Lincoln land efforts, later moved to Missouri river area, leaving eight married children and a note on a vanishing Cleveland townsite.
Dr Guy Carleton Lee discusses the Strength of the People in a Parmele Theater talk for the public library. The Platte River Bridge Co Ltd in Louisville Nebraska has been formed with $20000 capital. W F Diers is president and the Springfield bridge contractor will start work soon on a 30 foot span river crossing to replace the washed away bridge on the Omaha Lincoln route.
Isaac Tennant brings a rare October apple blossom sample to the Courier office from Louisville Nebraska. The note claims the bloom signals a notable event and hints at political sentiment about Bryan becoming a president.
Louisville was alive with democrats last Saturday with most ticket candidates meeting voters by appointment or informally. W B Banning arrived with Tom Barnum to meet and kiss babies while Will Ramsey and Cam Seybert campaigned for county offices amid supportive chatter.
A. C. Shallenberger spoke at the Parmele Theatre after a lengthy day in Plattsmouth. He praised the bank guaranty plan, attacked Governor Sheldon on tax and fare policy, and lauded William J. Bryan. Enthusiastic crowds, a city band march, and strong statewide momentum followed his remarks.
A town observes a traveling grocery agent selling coffee at 30 cents a pound with orders up to twenty five pounds. Merchants are urged to hustle and offer competitive quality and prices to win customers, while the ongoing Edeeday Diss Herald Coates case drags through district court with steady testimony and crowded hearings.
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