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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1908

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De-Lene Concert and Dramatic Company Delights City

A Parmele Friday concert by the De-Lene Concert and Dramatic Company drew large audiences and netted the Ladies of the Altar Society of St. John's Catholic Church a neat sum. Miss DeLone the harp virtuoso impressed as the Queen of the Harp, with Robert Cascaden and Hazel Herbert scarce less notable. Local talent led by H. S. Austin and Miss Ella Margaret Dovey received strong praise for mastery and polish.

De-Lene Concert and Dramatic Company Ladies of the Altar Society St. John’s Catholic Church Parmele Altar Society Thos. E. Varmele Miss de- Lone Miss Delone Robert Cascaden Miss de Lone Mr. Cascaden Hazel Herbert H. S. Austin Austin

Governor Sheldon Proclaims Labor Day 1908 in Nebraska

Governor George Lawson Sheldon proclaims September 7, 1908 as Labor Day urging suspension of business to honor labor. He cites Nebraska’s pride in a diligent workforce and calls for better understanding between employers and workers, equal rights and protections for all citizens.

Sheldon Nebraska George Lawson Sheldon Commonwealth

Close Cass County primary election results remain uncertain

Yesterday's returns are incomplete as judges and clerks did not record ward and precinct votes. Dahlman and Shallenberger appear neck and neck in the city, Berge leads in rural areas, with Maguire possibly winning Congress. Railroad Commissioner race shows Williams leading among rivals amid light total turnout. County Surveyor Hilton called to Pacific Junction for drainage work. Mills County surveyor missed duties due to other obligations.

Cass County Dahlman Shallenberger Berge Maguire Williams Journal Hilton Pacific Junction Mills

Golden Wedding Celebration in Weeping Water

In Fremont county Iowa on August 20 1258 the marriage of F M Timblin to Eva Coleman occurred. On Saturday August 7 180K the couple celebrated their fifty year golden wedding in Weeping Water with a Timblin family reunion. Present were A L Timblin Myrtle and Lee Timblin Mrs Weeks Scotia and Mrs Welch Hampton along with about forty relatives and neighbors. Mr Timblin is 79 and Mrs Timblin 74.

Fremont County Iowa F. M. Timblin Eva Coleman Timblin A. L. Timblin Omaha Myrtle Lee Wisner Weeks Scotia Welch Hampton

Calls to shield trains from cheap phone dispatching

The Lincoln News reports Havelock operators are incensed as Burlington proposes replacing telegraph dispatches with telephone systems. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway plans to spend a million dollars to adopt phones, which critics say are unreliable and dangerous for train orders and could endanger travelers.

Lincoln News Havelock Burlington Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway

Justice Archer Proceedings End in Keenan Plea and Dismissal

County Attorney Rawls and Attorney Sullivan moved to dismiss the complaint against John Keenan for assault on B. E. Hill. Keenan pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined eleven days in jail with sentence from confinement on the assault with intent to do bodily injury. County Commissioner Friedrich explained plans for Ward’s concrete culverts and bridges contract and immediate work to rush completion.

Archer Rawls Sullivan John Keenan B. E. Hill Keenan Friedrich Ward

Help Wanted: General House Work Seeker

Classified advertisement seeking a girl for general house work. Apply to Mrs. F. C. Webber.

F. C. Webber

Fine Apples Brought In By Mr Brantner

Brantner visited the Journal office last Monday leaving a basket of large ripe luscious apples. The apples are described as a worthy variety with fine flavor and considered the finest yet brought to attention.

Ed. Brantner Journal

McEntee Returns to Lead Texas Rail Line Plans

Chas. E. McEntee chief engineer and general manager of the San Antonio Durango and Rio Grande Railroad returned from San Antonio where he reviewed the route. He accepted the position and will devote full attention. He praised the land's crops and profits noting oranges figs and cotton potential and optimistic about early construction from San Antonio through Southwest Texas to the Rio Grande and beyond to Mexico City.

Chas. E. McEntee San Antonio, Durango and Rio Grande San Antonio Tex Texas McEntee Campbell Nebraska Rio Grande River Mexico City

Justice Delivers Five Dollar Fine To Henry Burrows

Journal recounts Henry Burrows assaulting John Barleycoin and facing Judge Archer. Burrows fined five dollars plus costs. court suspends sentence to allow sheep herding for J. P. Faber until he earns enough to liquidate. Burrows vows to stay with the sheep until shearing and to make good with his honor.

Henery Burrows John Barleycoin Henry Archer J. P. Faber

Alvo reader argues for guaranteed bank deposits national law

An Alvo resident writes the Plattsmouth Journal urging support for a guaranteed bank deposits law. He cites a Chickasha Oklahoma State Bank certificate at 4 percent for six months as safer than a government bond and asks voters to back Bryan to make the guarantee national.

Alvo Oklahoma Alvoo Neb Plattsmouth Journal Chicago Oklahoma State Bank Chickasha Okla Bryan George A. Hess

Secrist Family Leaves After Pleasant City Visit

J. C. Secrist and family departed this morning for Wheeler County after a brief visit in the city with B. C. Hyde and family. Secrist, formerly with the Burlington brass foundry here, is now a farmer in Wheeler County and has many friends in the area.

J. C. Secrist Wheeler County B. C. Hyde Mr. Secrist Burlington Brass Foundry

Mrs Mary Harris Armor Delivers Prohibition Address At Parmele Theatre

An audience of about twelve hundred heard Mrs. Mary Harris Armor urge abolition of the saloon and liquor traffic at the Parmele Theatre. The speech offered a thorough analysis of prohibition, including county option, and praised enforcement via public sentiment. She appealed for funds for the W C T U anti saloon campaign, raising around 125 dollars in minutes before leaving for Atlanta.

Mary Harris Armor Parmele Theatre Georgia M. P Atlanta Can Armor Taft Thea Watson Georgina Ste Bu Mr. Tiryan Belome Andoel Mayer Phubdhoen Omaha Bellevue Bina Andi Gece Tennant Eits

Reside in Omaha Washington Smith and wife depart for Omaha

Washington Smith and his wife left Monday morning to make Omaha their future home after shipping their household goods last evening. His health has been poor for some time, leading to his severing ties with the Burlington as foreman of the car shop here. A well known citizen, Smith has served on the city council, school board, and as a park commissioner, leaving with the respect of all. The community hopes he and his wife may return here soon.

Washington Smith Omaha

Roosevelt warns postoffice workers to stay out of election

President Roosevelt proposes that no unfair advantage be taken of the democrats in the campaign and issues a nationwide warning to post-office officials and employees to avoid political movements, especially those related to the presidential election. The notice has reached Omaha.

Roosevelt Omaha

Selection of J. H. Tams as county farm keeper praised

The county commission's choice of J H Tams as keeper is vindicated by a profitable season and careful, economical management. Reported high patient care levels and minimal friction accompany the praise for his leadership.

Automatic Button Company vs Allen Walker Walker Case in County Court

In County Court the Automatic Button Company sues Allen Walker Walker of Weeping Water for goods totaling 210 321 55. He paid 9 697 61, leaving 623 94 due. The narrative notes the large button bill and suggests many buttons are in the town.

The Automatic Button Company Allen Walker Walker Weeping Watter Weeping Water

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