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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

2

Marriage in Lincoln Unites Edith Ede and George Letto

The ceremony occurred Monday evening at 3080 T street Lincoln officiated by Rev. George Allenbach. The couple, attended only by relatives, plan a ten day honeymoon in Kansas City before settling at Eleventh and B streets. Guests included groom’s Norfolk father and other relatives from Nebraska and Indiana. A bridal shower for the bride preceded the wedding.

Edith Ede W. H. Ede George Letto T. Street George Allenbach German Lutheran Church H. F. Rohrke Norfolk H. J. Willcockson Beaver City Ned Elizabeth Ede Valley Junction Lena Willcox Nellie Elmwood Kansas City L. A. Fisher South Twenty-second Street Adella Stamm Charlotte Waithon Walt HU et-Uit Esa Ewe Pat Ore Imi

Election of Ea abe ne iPS officers chosen for coming year

The meeting elected H. Smith as President and R. B. Windham as Vice President with Mrs. W. S. Soper named as Vice President and secretary C. M. Parker. W. S. Soper as Financier, Mrs. Chas. Duke as Conductor, Mrs. Parker as Prelate, Mrs. Harriet Becker as Sentinel, Dan Gillespie as Guard, J. E. Douglas as Trustee, and Mrs. C. H. Smith as Organist. Installation planned next month.

Ledere H. Smith R. EB. Windham Soper C. M. Parker Chas. Duke Sentinel Harriet Becker Dan Gillespie J. E. Douglas C. H. Smith

Death of Sam Van Horn at age 25

Sam Van Horn died Tuesday afternoon at 5 o clock after years of illness. He contracted tubercular peritonitis and spent time in a hospital in Omaha before returning home to spend his final days with his parents. The community mourns the loss of a well liked young man and his funeral arrangements are pending.

Sam van Horn Omaha

Stull Bets On Gas Engine For Farm Work

Lawrence Stull buys a Baker Manufacturing upright gasoline engine from Evansville Wisconsin. Four hundred fifty RPM and claimed to cut a cord of wood per hour. Mounted on a movable platform to operate at various farm tasks including a field chopper and feed grinder. Cost about one hundred dollars.

Lawrence Stull Baker Mfg. Co Evansville Wis Stull Turnine

Lynan Twins Joke On Boarded Supper Scandal

The Lynan Twins played Duluth Minnesota and inspired a hotel dining room mix up. A waiter charged H. C. Lyman for two suppers after the twins’ dining room prank was overheard by traveling drummers. The landlord demanded payment, but could not be found to settle the case.

Parmele Duluth Minn Spalding H. C. Lyman

Steppat Leads Coupon Piano Contest In Town Versus Country

The race for a fine piano given by M. Fanger grows into a country versus town contest with Martin Steppat now leading by large odds. Four months remain and citizens are urged to save coupons and vote for their favorite school church or individual.

M. Fanger Columbian Martin Steppat

John Mackey Visits City Before Returning Home

John Mackey, longtime local, plans to leave tomorrow after several days visiting friends. A former resident, he now runs a 200 acre farm near Oxford Nebraska and keeps it well, with good crops and returns. He remains a staunch Democrat and Bryan supporter, staying with John Sharp during this visit.

John Mackey Mr. Mackey Oxford Neb John Esrycieys Bryan John Sharp

The Band Concert Delights Main Street Crowd

Last evening's band concert drew a large enthusiastic crowd on Main Street. Director Janda led a faultless program with marches, overtures, and waltzes that earned cheers and praise from the audience.

Main Street Janda

Struck His Mother Charged in Police Court

Chief of Police Fitz gerald filed a complaint in Police Court against Ward Barr for beating his mother and conduct in an offensive manner. Barr allegedly struck the mother on the cheek leaving a bruise and was reported as quarrelsome to neighbors. he had not yet been taken into custody.

Fitzgerald Ward Barr Young Barr Barr

Answer Filed in Gering Versus Leyda Liquor Case

The case cites Henry R. Gering, John M. Leyda, A. Rawls, and Sam Biggs. Leyda denies most allegations while admitting sale of liquor to Biggs on Sunday July 5 1908. Rawls alleges duties as county attorney and details investigations, claims corroboration was lacking, and that Biggs provided impure liquor evidence. The filing notes suspects, hearings, and that the matter may proceed to September term.

Henry R. Gering John M. Leyda A. Rawls Sam Biggs Robertson Mr. Leyda Biggs Leyda Rawls Gering & Co Beeson Thos. W. Glenn Thos. Carter Plantiff Glenn Carter Brees

Goos Wins Succession Bid After Three Ballots

The 3h W A held a well attended meeting to choose the successor to the late Will A White. Henry Goos won on the third ballot with 62 votes after leading on the first ballot and eliminating rivals Will Streicht Thomas L Murphy and John J Swoboda. Goos is praised as bright, capable and energetic. J M Roberts traveled to Omaha for business and W W Coates visited Omaha on the fast mail.

Will A. White Henry Goos Will Streicht Thos. L. Murphy John J. Swoboda Goos

Jail as a warm shelter draws idle offenders in Lincoln

An elderly Lincoln resident says hobos and petty criminals flock to the county jail for food and heat during cold snaps. Citizens believe both city and county may later reduce jail incentives by denying easy shelter and forcing work, making incarceration less attractive and somewhat self-sustaining.

Lincoln Lincain News

Surprise Birthday for Miss Isabell Todd

A rollicking party honored Miss Isabell Todd on her thirteenth birthday. A carryall carried the group to her home west of the city where music games and tasty refreshments followed a pleasant evening. The party included Amy Mullis Hallie Jones Ruth Millburn Agnes Anderson Janet Hunter Myrtle Saffer Ellen Lindsey Arquilla Moore Jennie Reynolds Trua South Della Seydlis Sophronia Pelton Katie Foster Emsie O’Neill Lydia Hobson Mollie Godwin and Jesse Perry their Sunday school teacher.

Isabell Todd Lary Miss Todd Miss Isabell Amy Mullis Hallie Jones Ruth Millburn Agnes Anderson Janet Hunter Myrtle Saffer Ellen Lindsey Arquilla Moore Jennie Reynolds Isabelle Todd Trua South Della Seydlis

Four Burglary Suspects Enter Not Guilty Plea

County Attorney Rawls charged Thos Cullen Peter Larson with burglary in a case linked to Prank Dailey and Joe Shaw. The four men pleaded not guilty and were remanded as preliminary testimony identified items found in a car linked to the alleged crime. Witnesses described purchases of alcohol, guarded cars, and hidden items, with further hearings set for September term.

Rawls Archer Thos, Cullen Peter Larson Prank Dailey Joe Shaw Awls Andrew Thompson Wm. Garclay Thompson Dailey Prey Fiat Walff Topeother Watch Trea Larson Cullen Henry Leuchtweis Peter Larsen Ivarklurs Jes. Shaw Stras Jiquer Lars Daisy Laren Jsault Cp Fom

Hart & Son Meat Market Launches Store Cleaning

J Hart and Son begin a general housecleaning at their meat market and grocery firm. They plan to paint and paper the store room to enhance appearance and create a pleasing entrance for customers and visitors.

Messrs. J. Hart & Son

South Bend Man Appointed To National Farmers Congress

Cass county appointed C. A. Schildemeyer of South Bend as delegate to the National Farmers Congress at Madison Wisconsin from September 22 to 30. The appointment honors a practical farmer chosen by Governor Sheldon.

National Farmers Congress Madison Wis Cass County Sheldon C. A. Schildemeyer South Bend Dentinie Wits

Camp Friends Mourn Neighbor Neizhbor White

Neighbors express sympathy for the widow and children of Neizhbor White after his death. Camp resolutions drape the charter in mourning for thirty days and request publication and a copy to the family. Signed by JasseE L. Root Allen J. Beeson Henry Herold.

Neizhbor Neizhbor White Neigbor White Jassee L. Root Allen J. Beeson Henry Herold

Ticket Check Rules Spread On Burlington Cars

The Burlington enforces a rule requiring passengers to show tickets before rising in cars. Travelers have begun insisting on tickets, keeping trainmen busy. The policy may be temporary and fade after about two to three months. Ben Beckman visits with four large apples from his Murray area orchard, praised as among the year's finest.

Burlington Missouri Pacific Railway Nebraska City News Ben Beckman Murray Journal

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Agi Plattsmouth, Neb Plattsmouth Bride of Lincoln Man Eanual Lynan Twins Steppat Henry Ecos J. M. Roberts W. W. Coates Justice Archer Cedar Creek
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