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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1913

Page

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City Council approves curb and gutter contract in district No 5

Tuesday session featured new automobile speed ordinance readings and bids for curb and gutter work. The draft includes right side driving, horn signals, mufflers, lights, and age limits. Bid by James Burnie of 5000.32 awarded pending bond requirements. other bids listed and under review.

Ecity James Burnie A. PD. Sears Fremont G. J Allews and Bridges Committee Burnie Nebraska Lighting Co G. W. Haynie Tom Stokes

Clabaugh Resigns as Nebraska Lighting Manager

Albert Clabaugh resigns after five and a half years as manager of the Nebraska Lighting Co in his city. He will lead the Municipal Utilities Corporation plant at Fairmont West Virginia, a key east coast power facility. The firm has not yet filled the vacancy, with Abbott supervising operations locally.

Albert Clabaugh Nebraska Lighting Company Clabaugh Municipal Utilities Corporation Fairmont West Virginia Shenandoah Iowa Public Utilities Corporation Clahaugh Nebraska Company Abbott Louisville

Mrs Thierolf and daughter travel to Omaha to visit Elsa

Mrs Philip Thierolf and her daughter Mina travel to Omaha to visit Elsa Thierolf who is enrolled in a nurses training school there.

Philip Thierolf Mina Omaha Elsa Thierolf

Alvo Man Found Dead From Gas Fumes at Perkins House

James Jordan of Alvo was found dead in bed at the Perkins House after an apparent gas leak from a lit jet. Sheriff Quinton and a physician attended. coroner Clements to hold an inquest after an entry by Harry Rice through a transom.

James Jordan Alvo Perkins House Harry Rice Quinton Jordan Cory

Coroner Rules Death of James Jordan Accidental Gas Inhalation

The coroner's jury concluded James Jordan died from accidental gas inhalation after a stove or appliance in his room at the Perkins House was turned on and he had blown it out. The verdict rejects suicide as the cause, noting the gas was accidentally activated.

James Jordan Perkins House Streight Undertaking Rooms Mr. Jordan

Bateses Return From Lincoln Wedding Trip

Colonel and Mrs M A Bates arrived on the Burlington train after attending the Lincoln wedding of their daughter Lucille Bates to Albert Clabaugh.

M. A. Bates Burlington Lincoln Miss Lucille Bates Albert Clabaugh

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Russell at Home

Yesterday afternoon friends and relatives honored Mrs Russell with a 39th birthday surprise at the Russell home. Lunch followed after a pleasant afternoon, with many presents given to the hostess by attendees including Mesdames Lamphere Hyde Richler Teman Klinger Luschinsky Mullis Bowen Gobelman and others.

William Russell George Klinger George Luschinsky Ralph Mullis W. E. Bowen Gobelman Russell Tom Jennings

Reverend Austin Transfered to Geneva Church

The Lincoln conference assigns Reverend W. L. Austin after three years in this city to Geneva for the coming year and Reverend F. M. Drulinger will carry on here. Friends regret the move but wish Austin happiness and success in the new charge while Drulinger comes highly recommended to lead the church forward. Austin likely preaches here next Sunday and conducts tomorrow night prayer meetings before beginning his new duties.

Methodist Lincoln W. L. Austin Geneva F. M. Drulinger Austin Rev Bristol Drulinger Madison Nebraska

Citizenship Papers Sought by First Woman Applicant

From Wednesday's Daily an unusual event occurred in the naturalization department of the district clerk's office. Miss Marie Kaufmann led her application for naturalization papers becoming the first woman to apply at this office. Born in Switzerland she was brought to this country as a child and must naturalize to enjoy the protection of American citizenship.

Naturalization Department Marie Kaufmane Miss Kaufmann Switzerland

Visitors depart after brief stay with cousin in town

Mrs. W E Potter and Mrs. Eugene Meremer of Glidden Town and Mrs. G W Hallstadt of Guthrie Oklahoma, who have been visiting their cousin Mrs. James Sage, departed this morning for their homes.

W E. Potter Eugene Meremer Glidden Town G. W. Hallstadt Guthrie Oklahoma James Sage

Wedded Today Miss Lillian Bookmeyer and Walter Freeman

Miss Lillian Bookmeyer of this city wed Walter Freeman of Iowa City at St Johns Homan Catholic church in a quiet ceremony. The couple will reside in Town City after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s mother’s home.

St. John’s Homan Catholic Church Lillian Bookmeyer City Walter Freeman Iowa City Iowa M. A. Shine Barbara Bookmeyer Somerset Town City Bookmeyer Miss Bookmeyer

Judge Ramsey Taken to Lincoln for Treatment

Judge Ramsey was taken to Lincoln for treatment at the state hospital after a period of irritability and recent violent behavior. The insanity board ordered the transfer as a measure to seek a cure, with concerns for his condition and the impact on family and county.

Ramsey Lincoln State Hospital George Brooks Brooks

Benefit at Gem theater draws small crowd due to weather

A benefit show at the Gem theater hosted by the ladies of the Woodman Circle drew a smaller audience than expected because of bad weather. Despite the crowd, the program was excellent and many tickets were sold around the city, yielding a modest sum for the fundraiser.

Gem Theater Woodman Circle

Return From Eastern Trip Leaves Kennish Elated

This morning Uncle Tom Kennish returned from an extended trip to eastern points and reports being very pleased with the journey. He visited most prominent Atlantic coast cities and says it was one of the times of his life.

Tom Kennish Eastern Points Mr. Kennish Atlantic Coast

Fine Boy Born to Wetenkamp Family

Last evening the stork visited Mr. and Mrs. William S and Mrs. Wetenkamp near Mynard and left a fine bouncing baby boy. Parents praise the newborn as the finest little man, with Grandfather Charles Warner elated. Mother and child are thriving while the father grows calmer.

Wetenkamp Stork William

Burlington Crop Report 5 Issued

The report shows no change from last week in Nebraska corn yield. Omaha division steadies at 55 percent of average while Lincoln division holds at 29 percent. Fall plowing limits sowing of fall wheat. heavy rains needed to prevent large wheat shortfalls. fruit and winter apples show damage.

Burlington Nebraska Omaha Allen Lincoln Platte Mr. Allen McCook

Sophomores Elect New Officers at Local High School

The sophomore class met after classes yesterday to elect officers for the next year. Raymond Larson was chosen president and Myra Stenner as vice president. Prof. A. O. Eggenberger was elected advisor. The class, set to graduate in 1916, has built a fine record so far.

Raymond Larson Myra Stenner A. O. Eggenberger

Lincoln Wedding Unites Clabaugh Bates in Noon Ceremony

Yesterday at the Lincoln hotel parlors Albert Clabaugh and Lucille Bates wed in a ceremony conducted by Canon A H Brooks. The couple plan a tour to Denver Colorado Springs New York Baltimore and finally Fairmont West Virginia where the groom will lead Municipal Utilities. The bride and groom come from prominent local families and their union is celebrated by Col and Mrs Bates and Gov and Mrs Morehead resident in Lincoln.

Lincoln Hotel Lincoln Albert Clabaugh Lucille Bates M. A. Bates John H Morehead Dorothy A. H. Brooks St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Dorothy Morehead Copenhagen West Denver Colorado Spring New York Baltimore Fairmont West Virginia Municipal Utilities Corporation Christian College Columbia Missouri University School of Music Nebraska Lighting Company Albert T. Clabaugh Maryland

California Return: Waybright Couple Leave Nebraska Homestead

Morgan Waybright and wife depart Los Angeles for home after visiting Judge and Mrs. Allen J. Beeson in Nebraska. They briefly visited their old Virginia home on the return trip, then headed back to California to escape cold weather in the West.

Morgan Waybright Allen J. Beeson Los Angeles California Nebraska

Advertising Drives Best Results in Journal

In this notice the Journal touts advertising as the key to securing superior outcomes for campaigns. It emphasizes the credibility and reach of journal ads as a strategic advantage for businesses seeking maximum impact.

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