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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
8
Omaha business visits and travel notes feature John Bauer Jr and many locals. The column lists passengers, health trips to specialists, visits to Murray and Lincoln, and church notices with community figures and upcoming events.
In Vernon Arena Los Angeles Billy Papke of Illinois defeated Stanley Ketchel of Michigan by knockout in the twelfth round to claim the world middleweight title. Ketchel, once undefeated, was heavily bloodied after a brutal 12th round as Papke unleashed a relentless assault.
The Journal reports Ben Shrader formerly of Cass county now in Ft. Collins Colorado sold one quarter section of land for 20000 dollars, with a 6000 dollar advance on the same and 3000 dollars rent from two crops, totaling 9000 dollars in eighteen months. Colorado land in that section is valued between 10000 and 25000 per quarter section.
Elmwood merchants will close shops and join the Murdock harvest celebration Thursday through Saturday with the Elmwood band leading the parade. The event underlines neighborly spirit in both communities and draws expected large crowds.
The annual meeting elected officers led by President Mrs. S. E. Kerr and Vice President Mrs. P. E. Ruffner with Miss Olive Gass as recording secretary and Miss Ella Kennedy as treasurer. Vice presidents chosen from Methodist Mrs. T. M. Carter Christian Mrs. Jennie Schildknecht Presbyterian Mrs. P. E. Ruiner. Delegates to state convention Hastings named Mrs. Jennie Dodge Marian Robinson and Mrs. A. H. Knee.
Mayor Henry R. Gering returned Sunday morning from weeks away in St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Baltimore. He found Republicans nationwide favoring Bryan especially in Pennsylvania and while busy could not attend the primary due to travel commitments.
Yesterday the Mc Cauley family and Ambrose and Miss Addie Searle enjoyed a picnic at Rocky Point. The river nook offered shade and retreats though swift current hindered fishing. Guests included Doris Patterson and grandsons Don and Jim Patterson.
Last Sunday Ray mond Mauerer injured his thigh sliding into a base after a piece of glass tore a four inch gash. He bled heavily but was taken to Dr. Cook where the cut was sewn up. He is recovering and the doctor calls the wound not seriously dangerous.
The Spray, a 21-foot yacht from the Chicago Athletic Association, won Monday's race at the Detroit Country Club on Lake St. Clair and takes possession of the Walker competitive cup for one year. The Spite of Detroit finished second, about two minutes behind, while the Cleveland trailed by over four minutes.
Harriman and his party reached San Francisco from Pelican Lodge on Klamath Lake after a restful vacation. He went to the Fairmont hotel where in the afternoon he received visitors including several railroad men greeting him.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor opened his campaign against the reelection of Joseph Cannon to the U S House. He spoke at the Labor Day celebration in Danville to an audience of about 1000 people on Monday.
Harry J. Dandy of the New Uifmols Athletic Club won the ten mile marathon swim in St Louis on Monday in 1 45 50. Job Foster of the Chicago Athletic Club finished second in 1 45 45 with Les Ye Chiville of the Hiiols Athletic Club third. Forty seven men started the race.
Viborg Sept. A tug boat rammed a rowboat carrying two officers and four men of the torpedo boat destroyer Vinschitelny. Lieut. Ecodoroff was drowned while the others were rescued.
Former Senator Thomes and Walter Thomas traveled from Lincoln to the city in under four hours to bring a brand new eighteen horsepower Jackson car. The two seater with rear bench is described as a first class high power machine in bright red. The trip via Greenwood was completed safely at about fifteen miles per hour and the senator plans to use the auto for trips between his farm and the city.
Public notice states that from September 15, Plattsmouth merchants will close all stores at 7 p m on Saturdays and on payday, and the day after, with exceptions.
A Plattsmouth resident reports kidney weakness in her two sons improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Gerings drug store. She praises the remedy and urges others to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U S agents.
For sale a good cow offered by Mrs. Geo Lamphear. Will be sold cheap if taken soon. Bell Phone 141.
The Bornemeier brothers, from near Wabash, visited the city last evening in a new 35 horsepower Jackson touring car. The red and black machine cost $3500 and drew attention in the town after a supper at Dr. Barnes' restaurant before heading home for a few hour trip.
Help wanted a girl for general house work. Apply to Mrs. F. C. Wrener.
Clerks move to fix an early closing hour and about three hundred women from several ladies societies sign a petition. They vow not to purchase after 6 p.m. If the women join the clerks, the plan is assured to succeed in Plattsmouth.
Nick Ricksicker a farmer south of the city sustained a broken collar bone last evening while unloading a car of horses at the M. P. stock yards. He stepped off an elevated platform and fell, the fracture was set at Dr. Cook's office and he is expected to recover in a few days.
At the Bohemian Turners meet in Omaha last July and August the local team earned third prize in the third division with Chas Hedrota receiving a bronze medal. Eight teams competed and several diplomas were awarded to local athletes. The boys are pleased with the outcome after a shaky start against strong rivals.
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