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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
6
Prepared in the interests of the people of Murray and vicinity the Journal asks readers to report social events or gatherings of interest. Anyone with information is urged to send details to the office for publication.
Lisndafet Pres. Wistatchs con o t7... death ne Riis rin. oF WW. W. Ervin, one of the most noted members in St. Paul and the northwest, a democratic party leader, defended Hemweetead, Dal, and led in many criminal cases. Early partner of Clarke Porter and Erwin, the firm once in Plattsmouth dissolved. Erwin later became a famed attorney in Minnesota.
Utica Nebraska printer Harry E Graves of the Utica Sun challenges state type setters to beat his record set on September 15 of one galley of S point bur brevier in one hour forty seven minutes. He notes a prior record of one hour fifty three minutes and invites others to report their numbers while questioning the exact amount set and conditions.
A stray sandy colored hog with black spots weighing about 200 pounds is in custody. The owner may claim by calling and paying damages, with J. W. Berger in Murray as the contact.
For the first time in many months The Journal prints without Murray items due to lack of help and heavy job work. Readers are urged to understand and the paper promises to prevent this issue from recurring. The note highlights top Dramatic Scenic Comic and Sensational productions at the Majestic.
Democrats met in council chamber to form the 2 G Club. John M. Levda elected temporary chair and M. Archer named. Ward committees selected with Dr. J S. Livingston and others named. Mayor Gering and Chas Grimes among volunteers. Next meeting set for Monday Sept 21 to complete permanent organization.
A jolly Cass county group travels from Burlington to Pekin Illinois for a month with relatives and friends. The delegation includes Mrs. John H. Becker Mrs. Chris Weinhammer sister of Mrs. J H Miller Misses Lulu and Maggie Meisinger and Mr Geo G Meisinger all of Cedar Creek Avoca. The group promises a fine time as they renew old ties.
One good yearling shorthorn registered bull offered for sale by Mark White of Rock Bluffs.
Northbound travelers fill the morning as Matthew Gering Miss Carrie Place M J Sweeney and many others depart for Omaha for business and visits. Local residents attend to errands, attend events and plan trips while Mrs Petersen s funeral draws Murray visitors. John Brady and others report trips west and to Watson Miles City and Madison County residents visit and transact affairs.
Maple Grove residents visit relatives in Loup county while Mrs Meda Fleming of Coleridge Nebraska visits her folks Rus terholt. Mrs Robert Young sails to Oregon for a weeks stay. Nehawka fair draws many locals Friday and Saturday. Philip Hild of Pekin Illinois visits brother Adam this week. Mr and Mrs J H Norris are Murray visitors. A large gathering honors the Pulses on William's birthday. Rev Fred Spreigel attends Lincoln conference this week. W J Philpot ships a car load of hogs to South Omaha Tuesday.
J F Tubbs offers three pure bred dark Jersey male pigs for sale at 15 dollars each. Pigs are legible to register and ready for pickup.
In Weeping Water Nebraska at 5 30 PM an extra Missouri Pacific freight rear ended local freight No 196 which was unloading stone from a quarry. Fireman James Olsen suffered knee and cheek contusions. Engineer EE Raelfe sprained left arm. Brakeman L R Lyon sprained back. Conductor Albert Bysel sprained back and arm injuries. All were hospitalized in Kansas City. Surgeon Hungate treated the injured.
Geo. PF. Horn Sr. hosts Philip Hild of Pekin IL at his Louisville home. Hild, age seventy, is a prosperous farmer and longtime Journal reader visiting for several days. He arrived this morning and plans to stay through the week while enjoying local hospitality.
A band concert last evening drew a street crowd in front of the Journal office. The playing featured a lively program under the director’s leadership, with the band receiving liberal applause from appreciative listeners.
A brief employment note seeks a dining room girl for a local dining establishment in Plattsmouth. The ad specifies the role and location with minimal details.
Advertise a suit of rooms suitable for light housekeeping and ask callers to address a reply to this office before Monday next.
Local help wanted notice seeks a skilled blacksmith in Plattsmouth capable of shoeing horses. Employer title listed as Ned HaAsster, seeking experienced tradesman in farm and stable work.
The notice states that Percy Mirthdefendiin files for divorce from Elin Miri in Cass County district court Nebraska. The petition alleges cruelty and separation, seeking a decree of divorce and dissolution of matrimony. Respondents must answer by September 26.
Public court notice outlines probate proceedings for the estate of George Loeslive. It sets an order to show cause at the district court September 2 at 10 o clock, with publication required in the Whatts Monthly Journal for three weeks prior. Harvey I. D. Prawls, Judge of the District Court, signs the order.
Notice to creditors of Regina Wolf deceased Cass County Nebraska meets with county judge for proof of claims. Claims due within six months from August 22. Administrator to examine adjust and allow claims. Witness and seal of Cass County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska dated August 2. 1900. Attorneys: Allen J Beeson County Judge.
Public sale of a track mare and a sorrel mare aged 7 and 9 years, secured by a chattel mortgage dated August 12, 1906, in Cass County Nebraska. Assignee First National Bank of Plattsmouth will auction at the sale barn on October 3, 1906, at 1 oclock PM, Plattsmouth. Attorney O. Dwyer.
Albert E. Hughes was nominated for governor by the New York Republican State Convention on the first ballot with 827 votes to 141 for rival candidate James W. Winsloworth Jr. The slate included Henry Vin Leerwptestauaal Bos for secretary of state and Charles V. Omus for comptroller, with a largely unified ticket and a party platform pledging sound money, protection, and support for Gov. Hughes.
Ex congressman John F. Lacey was chosen by standpatters on the second ballot to oppose Gov Cummins for the United States Senate in the upcoming November primary in Des Moines Iowa.
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