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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
2
Four residents led by H. Smith Ed Thrall J. P. Faler and W. J. Jones finance a new arc light at the Third and Vine corner. The public benefit is emphasized and readers urged to organize blocks to extend lighting citywide.
A. A. Phillips left for Lincoln to attend the state banker's meeting beginning today and continuing tomorrow. He expected an instructive session with Hon. G. M. Hitchcock substituting for Rep. Fowler to discuss or oppose a bank deposit guarantee. Prof. Laughlin will argue against the measure. Phillips favors a deposit guarantee but not the Oklahoma system.
Judge Beeson overruled the demurrer in the Samuel F. Johnson probate matter after Edwin Jeary testified he was not a relative but a confidant and adviser. The opponent requested time to file a brief, to be decided after argument. Also notes Majestic theater features and Max Dada’s family arrival from Bohemia.
C W Laughlin democratic candidate for representative was in town shaking hands and building support. He is described as a strong, clean, straightforward citizen with wide local appeal and plans an aggressive campaign to win the election. The Journal endorses him as well qualified and aligned with correct government principles.
Charles C. Parmele and family returned from a six hundred mile overland trip through Nebraska to Broken Bow Custer county. The journey was smooth despite dusty roads and the car came back in fine condition. They enjoyed the Broken Bow Custer county fair with a notable pacing mare exhibition and a growing auto track between the city and fair grounds. A local auto line owner reported one machine earning one hundred three dollars in a single day with fifteen other cars operating.
Peter Vallery sustained a severe hand injury while cleaning a thresher blower at Ed Rummell's place west of the city last Tuesday. Straw lodged in the blower and his hand was drawn into the chain and blades, requiring a surgeon to dress the wound and ease the pain. The injury will keep him from work for some time.
J. R. Sanders departs today for A. Scott’s farm six miles southwest of Weeping Water to build a monster barn fifty by sixty feet. The structure will provide ample feed storage and stable room for many horses, with completion taking some time. Scott praises Sanders as a finished workman and universally satisfactory.
The Union Teachers Training class held its first recitation Tuesday evening at the Methodist church with an attendance of thirty one men to join later bringing expected membership to fifty or more. Rev Randall led the study in an engaging way and participants were enthusiastic. Those wishing to join should attend next Tuesday evening. The class welcomes all denominations. Henry Hotfort, a Knox county resident now living in Plainview, visited overnight with cousin J P Faler before returning home on the morning train. Hotfort is described as a respected Knox county citizen with a fine Plainview area farm, once known as a thrifty German farmer.
Lincoln dispatch says Congressman Earnest M. Pollard uses clever tactics to avoid a definite denouncement of Cannonism while signaling opposition to it. Kansas and Albion papers echo Pollard and Hinshaw against Cannon, seen as hoodwinking voters. Pollard has not stated opposition or caucus stance, with voters demanding a clear pledge to oppose Cannon on both caucus and House floor if he is renominated.
George Born, son of Leonard Born, purchasing the M. M. Beal property in the third ward, plans to move to the city in early spring. Described as Cass county’s esteemed citizen, he retires from farming due to declining health after decades of hard work and has saved a comfortable fortune. The community will welcome him warmly and assist his adjustment to city life.
A band concert last evening on lower Main Street attracted a very large crowd aided by ideal weather. Director Cyril Janda organized a popular program of new pieces that pleased the audience, though it is regretted that autumn’s approach will halt future concerts.
A R Young and Miss Dora Young left Plattsmouth after learning Mrs Young's health had deteriorated. They proceeded to Omaha by train to seek medical care while friends await further news on her condition. T H Pollock traveled to Pacific Junction to join a friend for a planned drive toward Council Bluffs and Omaha.
Promotion notes praise the play Human Hearts for its moral storytelling and ideal character Tom Logan. Cast and local figures travel details are listed with residents visiting, department store events, and theater plans around Ackron and nearby towns.
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