Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Plattsmouth Journal in Plattsmouth, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1913

Page

1

Two good ball games Sunday and Labor Day

Plattsmouth Boosters beat the Orkins of Omaha 41 to 4 on Sunday then lost to A O U W of Omaha on Labor Day in a pitching and umpire driven affair. Connor started both games for the Boosters with solid hitting and fielding.

Plattsmonuth Boosters Labor Day Hall Securimg Orkin Brothers Omaha Labor Day Quigley Minpire Vistors Connor Boosters Umip Kennedy Orkin’s Beal Knutson Tripp Louie Smith Knowlsen Somers Orkins Salsburge Slole C. Smith Smith Kanka Frank Oqonieglens Pets Notlil Conner Holland A. O. U. Wos Saup Feld Hall Daugherty Plathmouth Gonnor McAndrews Real Patrioth Shrmek A. O. VU Peelka Doughtlery

Outrage on Washington Avenue Destroys City Planted Trees

A serious act of vandalism damaged eight newly planted trees on Washington Avenue. The cuts were made with a knife or hatchet, with bark lacerations suggesting malicious intent. Residents demand swift police action and a hefty penalty for the perpetrators. A reward for arrest and conviction is requested.

Washngton Avenue Washington Avenue

Former Plattsmouth Girl to Wed in Omaha

The Omaha papers report the forthcoming marriage of Kathryn Grace daughter of Mr and Mrs James Grace of South Omaha. Born in Plattsmouth she lived there until moving to South Omaha years ago. She will wed Thomas J OConnor of Omaha in early October.

Omaha Plattsmouth Kathryn Grace James Grace South Omaha Grace Thomas J. O'Connor

Presbyterian pastor to stay in Plattmouth for another year

The congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church extended a call to Rev. M. W. Lorimer to serve as pastor for another year. Lorimer has accepted, earning praise for his open manner, leadership in church improvements, and ability to raise the church’s standards while remaining a unifying figure admired by many in the community.

Presbyterian Church M. W. Lorimer Loriner Lorimer

Benedict George B Mann Weds Pearl Nichols in Odessa Nebraska

In Odessa near Nebraska a wedding joined Pearl Nichols to George B Mann of this city. Pearl, longtime city school staff member, and Mann, a veteran local journalist, plan a Colorado honeymoon before settling back in town. The Journal and friends extend best wishes for a long, happy marriage.

Odessa Nebraska Mann Journal Colorado

Propst Couple Embarks On Wedding Trip East

Yesterday morning Robert L Propst and his wife of Mynard left on a Burlington train for an extended trip through the east. They will visit Niagara Falls Montreal Toronto and other points in Canada before heading to Norfolk Virginia then return via familiar sights. The trip marks their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with plans for a delightful journey.

R. L. Propst Robert L., Propst Mynard Burlington Niagara Falls Canada Montreal Toronto Dominion Thera Geo Norfolk Virginia Propst

Careless Auto Collision On North Sixth Street

A late evening crash on North Sixth Street involved John Falter driving a buggy with Max Pries as passenger. The buggy and horse were damaged. Pries escaped serious injury and was taken home for care. Authorities note lack of lights on the auto and urge stricter traffic observance to prevent future harm.

Welock North Sixth Street John Falter Max Prices Gering Sixth Street Elm Pries Bucey Max Adminster

Leyda announces daughter Ethel wedding to Moore

Mr and Mrs John M Leyda announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Ethel to Mr Andrew O Moore. The ceremony will be at the Leydas home in the city on Monday evening September 15 at 8 o'clock.

John M. Leyda Ethel Andrew O. Moore

Fall Festival Effort Faces Poor Attendance and Uncertain Future

A meeting at the Commercial club rooms to organize a fall festival drew few interested participants, dampening the project despite about 400 dollars pledged. Organizers urge a second public meeting or alternative groups to take charge, aiming for a two day event if revived.

Commercial Club

August Cloidt May Lose Sight Of Eye

For weeks August suffers eye trouble as it worsens despite medical advice. A physician and then a specialist were consulted and the eye may not be saved. Friends here express regret and hope for recovery of sight.

Cloidt

Signal Corps Visit Delights City on Warlike Parade

About 1150 members of the United States Signal Corps stationed at Fort Omaha arrived this afternoon en route to Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The company’s arrival created a warlike scene with mounted troopers and army wagons parading the streets for several hours before they spend the night in the city.

United States Signal Corps Fort Omaha Fort Leavenworth Kansas

W C T U Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The ladies of the W C T U held their regular meeting at Mrs Jennie Schildknecht's home. A large attendance followed by an annual election naming Jennie Schildknecht as president P I K Rainer as vice president S B Kerr as secretary Charles Troop as treasurer and M S Briggs as corresponding secretary. The afternoon concluded with a social time.

Jennie Seichildknecht Jennie Schildknecht P. Lk. Rainer S. B. Kerr Charles Troop

Founder of Chiropractic Treatment Expects Widespread Adoption

Dr. D. D. Palmer and wife visited relatives in Davenport Iowa after touring the west. Palmer, founder of chiropractic care, predicted medicine would largely fade as people seek quick permanent cures from chiropractic methods. He delivered twenty five lectures at Universal Chiropractic College before returning to the Pacific.

D. D. Palmer Los Angeles California West Dr. Palmer Thomas Wiles H. C. VanHorn Wiles Vanhorn Universal Chiropractic College Tir Great Pacific

Barber Shop Relocated Within Monroe Building

W P Cook's Barber Shop moved yesterday from the Monroe building on lower Main street to a new space in the building of W J Bookmeyer just west of the Soennichsen building. The owner partitioned the room into two, with Cook occupying the east half and A Wesch taking the west half for his shoe repairing department.

W. P. Cook Monroe Building Lower Main Street W. J. Bookmeyer Soennichsen Mr. Cook A. Wesch

Montana Trip with Rosey Tuesday

A brief note invites Rosey on a Montana journey set for Tuesday following the date September 9. The plan calls for a six day span with travel and local activities outlined.

Montana Rosey

Ivan White Pioneer Citizen of Rock Bluffs Dies

Ivan S White a longtime Rock Bluffs farmer and Nebraska pioneer who later lived in Murray died after a long illness on the eve of his funeral to be held tomorrow at 2 o clock from the Christian church in Murray. He was born May 19 1835 in Davis County Missouri and moved west in 1856 aiding early Nebraska settlement. He leaves a widow two children two brothers and a sister. Interment will be in Rock Bluffs cemetery near his old home.

Cass County Ivan White Rock Bluff Precinct Murray Plattsmouth Eancer Mr. White Iit Nebraska Ivans. White Davis County Missouri Livingston County Pottawattamie County Iowa Roek Bluifs Second Nebraska Cavalry Anna Smith David Hiatt Sidney Town Mark White Rock Bluffs Dempsey White Surprise Neb Lankford White Chillicotha N. C. Hobbs Los Angeles California Christian Church BD. L. Dunkleberger

Fire Threat Near Fifth Ward School Contained

A noon fire alarm reported a blaze in the south city end near burning cross and leaves. Flames threatened the Fifth Ward School but were checked in time and the building was saved.

Fifth Ward

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jeft Feld El.mmith Bern Par- Tielt Ermill Ossenkop Carle Louie South Lorints I. Brith Inghram Mr. Wautsen Parrick Teft Claude Smith Roosters King Knoutsan Truxton Blossom For Plattomouth Rev. Lorimer George B. Mann Benedict Miss Nichels Evening Journal Tee Lis Signal Corps GHIRD Cook’s Ivan White
Search Courier

Search the Plattsmouth Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Plattsmouth Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication