City Council Debates Water Drainage and New Public Welfare Board
City council hearings address G W Homans request for a lateral sewer to his lot line to drain water. Officials consider 15 percent rate hike for Plattsmouth Water Co. and approve street walks on Walnut street. Finance reports show cash balances and city arrests. A proposed Public Welfare Board with police powers draws interest and outline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Homan
Fire and Water Committee
Plattsmouth Water Company
L. O. Miner
Homan
H. M. Soennischsen
P. F. Rhin
Walnut Street
Patterson
Finance Committee
Drvece & Standevan
John Geiser
John Jessup
Harvey Shipley
Sandy Andrews
Mike Lutz
Winn
Hassler
James Winn
Mike Kearnes
Q. K. Parmele
John Zitka
Joe Prince
Edward Svoboda
Anton Svobda
Geo. Decker
Jess Wares
Fr. R. Gobleman
Telephone Co
Alvin Jones
Wm. Barclay
Gus Kopp
Frank Sitzman
Fricke
Bach
Geo Brinklow
Max Pfllmeyer
Returns from Colorado Discuss Cattle and Crops
From Tuesday's Daily C. B. Troop returned from Alroon Colorado after a week buying cattle for shipment to the South Omaha market. He stayed due to the strike and plans to hold the cattle in the west. He heard talks on potato and bean farming with large field sizes and high yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Troop
Alroon
Colorado
South Omaha
West
Estate hearings continued for two widows in county court
In county court the hearing of the estate of Mrs. Agatha Stull was continued to October 1. The estate of the late Mrs. Isabel Curyea was heard with Geo W Curyea, a brother, appointed administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha Stull
Isabel Curyea
Geo. W. Curyea
Mrs. Wiles Showing Signs of Recovery
Mrs Isaac Wiles, who has been ill for several weeks with no improvement, is now gaining slightly and showing hope for further recovery. Friends of the good lady express happiness at her improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Wiles
In Honor of Miss Claire Dovey Party in Plattsmouth
Miss Claire and Hazel Dovey entertained twenty four friends at an auction with red and white decorations and a five o clock luncheon. First prize went to Mrs Casper Thygeson of Nebraska City. consolation to Mrs Henry Herold. Claire plans more events during her stay in Plattsmouth before returning to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire
Hazel Dovey
Casper Thygeson
Nebraska City
Henry Herold
Cleveland
Plattsmouth
Mathilde Valleruo
Marjorie Agnew
Minnie Guthman
Margaret Donelan
May Murphy
Amelia Martens
Barbara Gering
Dora Fricke
Leetha Adams
Lincoln
Mesdames W. A. Robertson
W. J. Streight
H. A
Catch Car Thieves Nabbed Near Omaha In Heist
Sheriff C D Quinton trapped a car bearing L 710 last evening with driver Frank Long of Omaha, a man Henry Lamar in soldiers clothes, and two Omaha women named O'Brien. They were jailed and the car owner attorney Rappe and the sheriff escorted the group to Omaha. The car had been stolen Sunday and the suspects claimed a Kansas City目的.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Quinton
Frank Long
Omaha
Henry Lamar
Sioux City
O'Brien
Mr. Quinton
W. E. Propst
Quinton
Attorney Rappe
Kansas City
Automobile Overturns Trapping Driver in City North
Harvey Shipley’s car turned turtle yesterday evening near Homer McKay’s home. McKay witnessed the crash and freed Shipley from beneath the vehicle. Shipley suffered a badly mashed hand with bone injuries, treated but causing continued pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Shipley
Homer McKay
Red Cross Yarn Fund Market Seeks Public Support
The Red Cross announces a cooked food sale at the public rest room this Saturday to raise funds for Soldiers Comforts yarn. Markets will run biweekly for a period, with rotating committees and emphasis on donations and assistance from all. In charge are Mrs. W. E. Rosencrans and listed helpers including Mrs. E. J. Richey and Mrs. F. G. Ebgenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Plase
W. E. Rosencrans
E. J. Richey
F. G. Egenberger
Nellie Agnew
F. L. Cummins
Ed. Egenberger
A. Rosencrans
Mrs Denton Visits Then Heads Home From City
Mrs. W. A. Denton of San Antonio Texas left the city this morning as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Foster. She travels via Omaha to Macedonia Iowa for about a week then returns home in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Denton
San Antonio
Texas
T. J. Foster
Omaha
Macedonia
Iowa
Bombing Raids by British Hit Belgium and French Trenches
British naval air service conducted heavy bombing raids in Belgium targeting Bruges docks Thourout railway junction Sparaphelhoek Thourout airdome and Engel ammunition dump causing large fires and smoke German counterattack repulsed Haig reports British and French forces also reported trench actions near Hargicourt and St Soupir with German losses and captures Bread and flour card measures announced in Italy after October 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruges
Thourout
Ghent
Sparaphelhoek
Engel
London
Hargicourt
Field Marshal
Haig
France
Judge Beeson Buys Another Ford Car
Judge A J Beeson purchases a second Ford car after expressing satisfaction with his current vehicle He notes his order sits about fourteenth on the list and waits for delivery He regards the Ford as the best and most economical car available and chooses it for his new purchase
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Beeson
County official Julius Pitz visits Plattsmouth residents
County Commissioner Julius Pitz traveled through the county visiting Charles Fetzer and his family. The party then went to Fetzer's brother Joseph Fetzer in Plattsmouth, returning home on the afternoon train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Ppitz
Charles Fetzer
Touring the Great West trip by J C Petersons three week journey
J C Peterson and wife completed a three week westward trip visiting Sterling Colorado for four days with daughter Mrs Ed Spies then Denver and the Moffit road to Corona Colorado at 11660 feet, Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs, meeting Ed Vannatta and his wife, with Cripple Creek noted as quiet with many empty shops. They continued through 28 tunnels in 12 miles on the Moffit Road, visited Buena Vista at the Princeton Hotel run by Ernest and Mrs Weller, and returned to Sterling for the county fair. Ed Spies will hold 2000 bushels of wheat and 1000 bushels of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Peterson
Sterling
Colorado
Ed Spies
Denver
Moffit Road
Corona
America
Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Ed. Vannatta
Miss Cooper
Henry Cooper
Old Plattsmouth
Buena Vista
Ernest Weller
Princeton
Leadville
Ed. Spies
Ragoss Family Visiting City After Oklahoma Stay
Mr and Mrs J A Ragoss and children of near Garber Oklahoma are visiting relatives in the city. They traveled by Overland car from Wednesday noon to Friday evening, a two and a half day trip. The family has lived in Oklahoma for fifteen years and returns for a four year gap since last visit. The husband extended their Journal subscription for another year noting it as as good as a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ragoss
Garber
Okla
Fred Engelkemier
Mr. Ragoss
Mrs. Priggs Sister Dies in Iowa Heart Failure
Mrs M S Briggs learns of sister Mrs A G Barton death in St Charles Iowa from heart failure. She plans to leave for St Charles on the Burlington at midnight to attend the funeral and aid the family in their distress.
Sherwood Brother Visit From Nebraska City
John Sherwood formerly of Plattsmouth now in Nebraska City where he runs a shoe business called on his brother H. C. Sherwood and wife for an overnight visit before departing for Omaha to manage business at his Nebraska City store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherwood
Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
H. C. Sherwood
Omaha
A Good Fellow W A Cline Calls Here
W A Cline director of Carpenter Paper Co. and longtime city figure called at this office last evening. He brings cheer and a friendly word for everyone and is known for sharing a bit of humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cline
Carpenter Paper Co
Brother Cline
Social Dance Set at T. J. Sokol Turner Hall
The T. J. Sokol Turner girls host a social dance at the T. J. Sokol hall Sunday evening September 16. Good music and a good time are assured, and everybody is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Sokol Turner
T. J. Sokol Hall
Public Horse Auction On Fifth Street This Saturday
Farmers warned of a public auction by O. A. Newton for a 1.6 pound horse to be sold at four o clock on Saturday afternoon near the Wescott store on Fifth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Wescott
O. A. Newton
U S to regulate meat industries with licenses
Washington reports that the food administration accepts a voluntary licensing plan for meat packing plants to curb hoarding and stabilize prices. Packers, cattle growers, and government officials emphasize boosting livestock production as essential to meet wartime demand and prevent waste, with emphasis on military needs and profitable farm returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Mr. Vrooman
Laughlin Couple Leave Plattsmouth for Max Nebraska Home
J C Laughlin and wife who recently lived near Plattsmouth have departed for their home near Max Nebraska. After a week visiting Ed Laughlin near Malvern Iowa and his brother's family they left last evening on the Burlington Railway taking a through train at Pacific Junction via Council Bluffs and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Laughlin
Plattsmouth
Max
Nebraska
Ed. Laughlin
Malvern
Iowa
Burlington
Pacific Junction
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Visits a Week in Iowa by Fred G Egenberger Family
Fred G Egenberger and family, touring Iowa, returned enthusiastic about the crops. They visited Cedar Rapids and Springville country fair exhibitors, noting corn ripe for market and sweet corn. They also stopped in Des Moines and other places, praising the city’s industries and calling the trip a great treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G, Egenberger
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Springville
Fred
Des Moines
Judge Dismisses Damages Suit After Collision
In 1916 near Auburn on a sunlit road, T L Amick sued Thomas Courtney for injuries to Amick’s car. Witnesses testified Courtney’s car sped from the west and struck Amick’s, breaking the rear. Judge Beeson ruled both parties exceeded the legal speed limit, so no damages awarded and the case dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Amick
Thomas Courtney
Auburn
Beeson
Making a Good Officer
Officer Alvin Jones resumes night duty and observes lax security. He detects multiple business premises left unlocked by owners and discovers a garage door open presenting an opportunity to steal a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Driscoll
Alvin Jones
Preparation for Large Corn Harvest Demands Machinery and Hands
John Gorder has disposed of six Deering corn husking machines and seeks more as a labor shortage slows manual harvesting. With fewer workers available, machinery will play a major role this season. Journal Want-Ads Pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gorder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dora Moore
J. W Johnson
A. G. Bach
Jacob Heinrich
Washington Avenue
Mayor Sattler
New Business
Sattler
C. A. Rawls
Rawls
Kans
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Weber
Western Construction Company
Massachusetts Bonding Company
Lichinsky
Mrs. Wiles
Claire Dovey
RED Cross Yarn Fund Market
Belgium
British
Naval Air Service
Paris
St. Soupier
Champagne
French War Office
Rome
Giusuppe Canepa
Italy
Great West
Brother
U.S
Carl Wroonan
Packers
Federal Reserve Banking
First National Bank
Uncle Sam
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