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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
4
Dull business in Plattsmouth amid many daily travelers to Omaha. Residents from Avoca to Lincoln make visits, with trains and the Majestic entertainment noted. A creek improvement plan and Burlington talks spur local civic effort.
Bradstreet's notes slow wholesale and dry goods trade with election uncertainty dampening purchases. Western and Pacific coast markets show some strength, cotton movement helps the South, while leather and shoe orders lag. U S and Canada weekly failures and export figures for wheat corn and other goods are reported with year over year comparisons.
Sol V. Pitcher, a longtime Democat and former city businessman, returned to Rushville from the northwest for a several days visit. He recalled his local ties, past nominations, and expressed enthusiasm for Bryan and the democratic ticket’s strength in the area while handling business and visiting friends.
Justice Archer Friday heard the case of August Wendt versus Griggs Leary and the Cockburns as sureties to Wendt on a promissory note for 92.80 plus interest from February 1. Leary left the country and is unlocatable. The Cockburns seek credits for payments not yet credited. chattel mortgages are involved. testimony was contradicted. trial not finished. A. L. Tidd for plaintiff and B. S. Ramsey for the Cockburns.
Carl Herger returned from Plainview last Friday where he met old friends and observed growth and thrift in the country. He carried greetings from Fred Ebinger to many Plattsmouth friends, and ex Plattsmouth residents sent best wishes to their city mates.
The Red Oak Express announces W. E. Wells a Plattsmouth boy has assumed editorial control. Earnest is described as an up-to-date writer and a capable printer. The Journal extends congratulations and predicts Wells will maintain the paper’s high standard.
M T Meisinger wife and daughter of Madison Neb and his parents Conrad and Mrs Meisinger visited relatives in town for several days and left by mail Saturday noon. Meisinger, a vigorous farmer with a fine Madison tract, has enjoyed a profitable life and a cheerful parting with relatives and friends at the Burlington station.
Hon. Vincent Straub of Avoca visited from St. Joseph where his fine stock dominated shows taking the first prize on the herd and a large number of prizes overall.
George Sherwood reports severe labor market distress in Chicago with idle men crowding alleys behind labor agencies. Similar but milder conditions seen in Dubuque and nearby towns. He notes a Bryan wave and Taft era labor disputes affecting workers. In Milwaukee socialism cited as stronger among laborers. risk of a socialist winning the next district seat. Also mentions J W Hendee visiting from Wichita and ongoing social visits with Journal staff, plus railway travel details of Mrs Midkiff and companions and F H Dunbar's Omaha trip.
Fragmented text describes political maneuvers around district parity and public sales, naming scattered places like Nas Omnia and Neterrasda as backdrops. The note mentions courts, parities, a CPowhtleh dt Hohn, and references to ENON MARSH with unclear actions and dates.
Notice to creditors of Nabieaska County states claims event and dates for filing. The notice mentions distribution of estate assets and deadlines for presenting claims, and identifies representatives and deadlines tied to the probate process.
The assignee of mortgagee announces sale of described real property and three animals to satisfy a $240.55 debt to First National Bank of Plattsmouth. Default on payments. Auction to be held October 4, 1908, at 6:00 p.m. at Sam G. Smith sale barn Sixth and Vine streets Plattsmouth Nebraska. D O Dwyer attorney for the bank.
Mrs. Geo Benger and her children arrived in the city this morning from Peoria Illinois to visit C Benger and family at Mynard.
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