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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1909)
THE PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. RIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PLATTSMOUTH PEOPLE Henry C. MrMaken. i W. t Kainsry. Mr. McMaken w as born In Ft. ' This prominent young man was Wayne, Indiana, January 21st, 1840, j born in Plattsniouth, June 30th, and is a son of Joseph Hamilton and 1SS4. Mr. Ramsey is the son of Catherine (Bacon) McMaken. The Judge B. S. Ramsey, so well and fav McMaken family came from Scotland ' orably known to all residents of in 1693, settled in Maryland, but i Plattsniouth and Cass County. Young later moved to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where the grandfather of Henry C. McMaken was born. He later moved to Kentucky, where Jos. Hamilton McMaken was born in Oc tober, 1789. A In 1805 he removed to North Bend, Ohio, and five years later settled in Big Woods, Hamilton county, Ohio. In 1832 he removed to Ft. Wayne, In diana, where Mr. McMaken was born. Mr. McMaken acquired early educa tion in the district schools, but later spent two years in Ft. Wayne, (Ind.) college. In 1857 he removed to Plattsmouth, entered a claim and en gaged in farming, which he continued until 1859, when loading two teams with provisions, he traded with the Pawnee Indians on the Loup river, making several trips. In May 22, 1860, with two wagons loaded with freight for Pike's Peak, he crossed the plains to Denver, making three trips by April, 1861. Upon the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted In the 1st Nebraska Infantry, but was re jected on account of poor health. In November, 1862, he enlisted in Company H. 2nd Nebraska Cavalry, and jvas discharged in December, 1863. He served in the North and West against the Indians. He was present at the battle of White Stone Hill, North Dakota, where over a thousand lodges were routed and many Indians killed. In 1864 he resumed farming, which he continued until 1870, when ho went out with a government survey ing party, with which he was con nected four years. In May 1877 he crossed the plains to the Black Hills and continued freighting until the winter "of 1882. In 1878 he located the McMaken Mica mine, which he worked until 1881. Having disposed of his min ing interests that year he engaged in the ice business, which he has since continued in Plattsmouth. Some years ago he was appointed Plattsmouth representative of the Standard Oil Company and has sole supervision of the interests of that company in Plattsmouth, and the entire northeastern part of Cass County. The firm has also added to the business all kinds of cement and con crete work. Sidewalks, walls, drive ways and everything which cement as a material enters, the firm does in the best possible shape. Mc Maken & Sons are also the princi pal transfer and heavy hauling con cern in Plattsmouth ana nave a number of trucks and wagons for these purposes. J. H. McMaken, who was born December 11th. J 868, at Eight Mile Grove, Cass County, was taken Into the firm in 1888. Guy De Loss McMaken, who "was born January 6th, 1879, at Platts mouth was admitted to the firm in 1905. Both the sons are industrious, in telligent men, and are a great as sistance in the management of the business. Mr. H. C. McMaken was married September 12th, 1862 to Kate E. Mannerlng, who was born in Cleve land, Ohio, January 2nd, 1S40. Mr. McMaken Is one" of Platts mouth's most enterprising and lead- ing citizens and always stands ready to help further any Interest for th advancement of Plattsmouth. ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Ramsey first attended the schools in Plattsmouth and graduated from the high school in 1901. In the fall of the same year he enteied the Uni versity of Nebraska, at Lincoln, and after attending that institution for four years, graduated with honor. Mr. Ramsey then attended the law school connected with the University, and after three years course graduat ed at that school with an L. L. B. de gree, receiving at the same time his college degree of A. B. Mr. Ramsey was fortunate in the fact that his law studies were taken under the direction and supervision of Roscoe Pound, at this time deau of the law school of the North West ern University at Evanston, 111. After finishing school, Mr. Ramsey returned to Plattsmouth, his boy hood home, and entered practice with his father, Judge Ramsey. Shortly after beginning practice, Mr. Ramsey was appointed City At torney and filled that position until elected county attorney. In the fall of 1908 Mr. Ramsey was nominated for county attorney by the Democratic party and after a closely contested election won by a majority of 286 In a strongly republican coun ty. Since taking office Mr. Ramsey has had three murder cases In two of which he has received a conviction. Mr. Ramsey is an indefatig able worker and being ambitious will undoubtedly enjoy a long and pros perous career. Mr. Ramsey has a pleasing address, and is an orator of more than ordin ary force. During the last year in the high school Mr. Ramsey stood at the head of his class which was the largest that ever graduated at the Platts mouth institution. Friends are unanimous in predict ing a bright future for this young man, and his steady and self-reliant manner will aid hlra largely in attaining that result. C. L. Martin. This gentleman was born In Cass County on the 4th of May, 1860. Mr. Martin spent hl3 early years on the home farm, and after a time embarked in farming for himself. Until six years ago he always en gaged in farm work and did well at it. Six years ago he made up his mind to come to Flattsmouth to live and closing out his interests in the country, moved his effects in. After enjoying a well earned rest, Mr. Martin in December, 1907, bought the brick livery stable he at present occupies and entered business. He has been very succesful. He runs a hack line from the depots to the hotels and over the city, and also has a transfer line for hauling bag cage. He conducts the Riley hotel bus and Is a hustling, wide-awake worker. He keeps a number of single and pole teams for hire and everything he has is as good as may be found in much larger cities. Mr. Martin's business Is steadily in creasing under his careful manage ment and he Is fully entitled to all he receives on account of his efforts to please his customers. Micheal Hild. Mr. Hild was born in Tazwell Coun ty, Illinois, on January 14th, 1870. He attended the public schools of his native place. In March 1883 he came to Plattsmouth with his folks. They went on a farm soon after and Mlcheal went with them. From that time until February 1906 Mr. Hild continued to farm and made himself a competence. He finally concluded that he would rather live In town and as stated above, he re moved to Plattsmouth in February, 1906. Shortly afterwards he bought out the furniture stock of John Fass bender and at once took charge of it. He has made the business since purchasing It, a much larger one, and carries a much larger line than was formerly carried. He buys only from the standard factories at Grand Rapius and other Mr. Uwyer was admitted to the tow ns where the hishest grades of , practice of law in 1 SO I at Platts furniture is built. He only keeps the mouth before the' late Judge Chap best linos. In parlor goods, in bed , man. He was afterwards admitted to room sets, in sideboards and dining i both the Federal courts and later to tables and chairs the latest designs! the Supreme court of the state. only are shown. Mr. Hild is sole agent in Platts mouth for the celebrated Steans & Foster mattrass, the best cf its kind made In the United States. He also handles the Hooskr cabi net, the finest kitchen accessory ever made and a great help to every house wife. Mr. HH1 employs John P. Sattler, the present mayor of the town, as manager of his extensive undertaking department. Mr. Hild is married and has two children. He Is a progressive citizen and fully alive to the advantages of a live and prosperous community. Adolpli Glese. This gentleman was born In Ger many on April 2Sth, 1867. After receiving an education in his native country and learning the brewer's trade, Mr. Glese determined to emi grate to the United States. He came to America in 1881, and first settled in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After liv ing in that city for a time he re moved across the river to Omaha and for years was employed by the Schlitz Brewing company in its Om aha warehouse. He was a trusted employee of that great company un til three years ago, when he deter mined to go into business for him self. After looking over various towns he finally decided to locate in Platts mouth and he came here and opened his present saloon. Since his ad vent into Plattsmouth Mr. Giese has made many warm friends, who ad mire the many admirable qualities which he possesses. He handles the very best grades of liquors of various kinds and every thing must be of superior quality to meet Mr. Giese's approval. He has Schlitz beer, both on draught and in bottles and the ens tomers of the Globe Saloon are more than satisfied with the amber fluid which "made Milwaukee famous." Mr. Giese is prospering in the world's goods and the fact Is a pleas ure to his numerous friends. q mron U IT J a rfT (JlX "J I IvjrW.BUDKlSMl i K r liv.LtJ3'...'a'i 1 1 ANHEUSER-BUSCH BUILDING M. K. Manspenker. Mr. Manspeaker was born in Penn sylvania. He came to Nebraska the first of April, 1879, and located in Sutton. He farmed for two and a half years and selling out moved to Aurora, Neb., where he started a livery business. He prospered in that venture and enlarged his business ways until the death of his wife. The town then be came lonesome to him on account of his great loss and he determined to move to a place where memories would not be so keen, and he came to Plattsmouth in 1896. He first went into the brick barn now occupied by C. L. Martin and did business there between four and five years. After he fold out that stable, he, on the 15th of September, 1902, moved into his present location, which Is very desirably located for a livery. Mr. Manspeaker keeps a modern stable and all his stoc k Is kept In the best possible condition ot all times. Uls vehicles are the !est that mom j can buy. harness In good shape, et At tho present time Mr. Mans speaker Is using 15 head of horses In his livery and will add to the number as business warrants U. . lwycr. Mr Dwyer was born In Hillsdale County, Michigan. He pnxsed his early life In his nntlvo state and after attending lmol until his graduation from the grndi-d schools taught two years before coming went. Ho first came to Cass County In 1RS6. He afterwards returned to Valparaiso College, Indiana and gra I. URted from that Institution In 1SSS. Coming back to Cass County, ho took a school In South Bend precinct and taught there for sometime. While teaching he studied law. The last school he taught was the one at t'nlon. at which place he wai prlnr. pal for sometime. Mr. Dwyer has steadily increased his influence since his admission to the bar and Is today nn lnfluental number of the community. He has a finely equipped office and a well selected and ample lib rary of great value, both in reference and text books. His practice extends all ever the state and he has always been suc cessful to a great extent In his prac tice. J. K. Mclnniel. This gentleman was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 11th, 1865. He lived in that town for six teen years during which time he learned the trade of book-binder in the world known publishing house of Mills & Co. Mr. McDanlel went to Chicago in 1881 and work ed at his trade in that city for a year. He then returned to the west, lo cating in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He worked in that place and Omaha for two years and then went to Kansas City. He followed his trade In that town for about a year and then mov ed to San Francisco, where he lived until 1888. Returning to the east he stopped at Cheyenne for six months and then returned to Kansas City, Mo. Shortly afterwards he got the Kan sas fever and moved to the grow ing town of Sallna, where he took the formanshlp of the Klrtland Publish ing Company, which position he held until his resignation after six years of faithful service. He had determin ed to go into business for himself and shortly afterwards established a wholesale liquor and coal business. He was successful from the start, and made money during all the years he remained in Sallna. He purchased considerable property in Sallna, much of which he still retains. Mr. McDanlel came to Plattsniouth In 1908 and purchased the wholesale liquor business of Phillip Thlerolf who had long been recognized as the leader in his lino In Plattsmouth. 00 After buying the business, Mr. Mc Danlel spent a large sum of money In refitting the buffet connected with the business, and made it easily the finest place of Its kind in this part of the state. Mr. McDanlel Is agent fortheAnheuser-Busch Brewing Com pany in Plattsmouth and Cass Coun ty, and has a steadily growing trade In this community. He buys his liq uors In large quantities and allows it to be in bond until thoroughly aged, when he withdraws it and places it on sale. It is in this fact that lies the high quality of McDanlel's goods. Nothing but straight goods are used, no blends being carried In stock. Tho Uudwelser Is a popular resort and Is stenillly gaining ground In popular esteem. August Gorder. Mr. Gorder was born June 11th, 1 870, on a farm owned by his par- nts, loc ated five mlb b from Platts mouth. Mr. Gorder's father died In 1S91. but his mother Is still living on the home place-. When August was three years old the family rented the farm and moved Into Plattsmouth. He went to school in this city for a number of years until old enough to work, when he went to work In the store wlibh his father hail opened after moving to town. After the death of Mr. Gorder. senior, Aug ust managed the business for the estate until January 2nth, 1Mfi, when he ptirchnsed It from tho heirs. Since the time mentioned Mr. ('.or der has conducted the hii'luesx for himself and has brought It Into Its j present prnt-peroiis condition. j lie hatullm the John Deere line of farm Implements which take a fore, most place In all countries. Besides the D'fre goods, Mr. Gorder Is sole agent In Plattsmouth for other lend ing maker of farm machinery, lie Is agent In Plattsmouth for the l)e Laval Cream separator which Is re- garded by most people familiar with this class of goods to be de cidedly the best on the market. Mr. Gorder is also agent for the Interna tional Gasoline Engine and it can safely be said to exceed any other slnilllar machine for efficiency, econ omy of fuel and all points which go to make up a superior engine. Mr. Gorder Is an extensive harness dealer, but handles no factory made stuff. In harness he makes all the goods he offers to the public and guarantees all work because he puts only the best material into the har ness, which is made in his own fac tory by skilled workmen. Mr. Gord r has built up a first-class reputa tion in harness and no better goods and grades can be found in any place In Nebraska or the country. ri Dr. V. n. Klster. The doctor was born In Platts mouth in 1872. After attending Bchool as a boy in this city, he later attended the Academy at Weeping Water, and graduated at that in stitution in 1891. He determined to become a professional man and select ed dentistry as his chosen voca tion. He took a course in the dental department of the Michigan Univer sity and graduated from that insti tution in 1894. He practiced his pro fession in Michigan a year before returning to Nebraska. He came back to Plattsmouth in August, 1895, and opened an office. He has practic ed dentistry continually in Platts mouth ever since that time. He was elected city clerk in 1906, and was re elected this spring to the Becond term. He has made a good official. which is the cause for his re-election this spring by a greatly Increased ma jority over 1906. Dr. Elster married a daughter of Judge Sullivan of this city in 1899 and a bright and interesting boy is the fruit of this happy union. Dr. Elster Is a skillful dentist and nas an ever Increasing practice. He Is a popular man and the future holds a bright promise for him. William Weliilieln. Mr. Wehrbein was born near Rock Bluffs, on October 16th, 1884. After spending his youth on the home place and attended the school of tho district, he decided to go to Oklahoma and look over the coun try. He stayed In that state about six years and finally decided to re turn to his native Btate. Six years ago last Christmas, he came home and again engaged in farming. Finally tiring of tho farm, he de termined to come to Plattsmouth and engage in business in the city. On February 1st, 1908, he purchased the stable and stock of James W. Sage and since that time he has pur sued a steady road to success In the livery business. At the present time he is using 17 head of stock In his livery with prospects bright for a further addi tion In the near future. Mr. Wehr bein has for hire at all times, the very best rigs to be obtained in this city. He takes the best care of his stock possible and Is therefore able at all times to send out good teams. Mr. Wehrbein also sells and buys horses, and does a large business in this department. He Is a young and active man and the future holds very bright- pros pects for htm. Nebraska Lighting Co. This corporation has an adequate Dlant for the manufacture of both illuminating and fuel gas. While the demand has been considerably en larged under the management of Mr. Clabaugh, It is still not what the company feels it is entitled fo In a town the size of Plattsmouth. It must be borne in mind by con sumers that gas cannot be furnished s cheaply to a few persons as it may be to a large number. The ex pense Is greater proportionately for small volume of consumption than (or a lnrge one. Gas for cooking at $2.00 per thous and feet is cheaper than coal and certainly much cleaner and easier for the housewife. The best way to test he truth of these statements Is by jinl, and the company Is certain that once tried, gas will continue to he GUND used. If you u:-e gas ft r cooking, you tre engaged in lowering the rrlce for your neighbors. J. V.. iHiuglass. This gentleman was born In Knox county, Missouri, and received b.13 primary education in the public schools cf the county. Later he attendee Amity College, at College Springs, Iowa. Taking up the study of law after leaving college he was admitted to practice in Maryvllle, Mo., before Cir cuit Judge Cyrus A. Anthony, ia March, lsss. Mr. Douglass removed to Nebras ka in 1S88 and took charge as prio clpal of the public Bchools at .-voca in this county for two years. he resigning his punltlGa and go ing to Weeping Water, opened a law office in that town and practiced there for ten years. During that time he was elected Mayor of Weep ing Water and stood high as a citizen ot the town. In January, 1899, he was elected county Judge of Cass county, and found it necessary to remove to Plattsmouth. After serving two terms as County Judge he resumed the practice of his profession. Judgo Douglass was succeeded as County Judge by Judge Travis who served two terms in that office before tak ing his seat on the District bench. Mr. Douglass is an able lawyer and has built up a practice which In creases year after year. Ho is an active man, the kind that assists in making good cltle3. i:l. Doiiat. This gentleman is 41 years old and was born in Moravia, a province of the Austrian Empire. After an early life full of vlclsl tudes, Mr. Donat came to America in 1890, and having a brother ia Plattsniouth he concluded to locate here. Soon after coming to Plattsmouth Mr.Donat procured employment with the Burlington and for a period of six years filled various positions ia the employ of the company. Having been careful he had saved money and at length concluded to en gage In business for himself. After considering the question for some time he concluded to embark in tha liquor business and he opened a saloon. He was successful from the start and has steadily Increased his trade and influence. Eleven years ago he took tho Plattsmouth and Cass County agen cy of the Gund Brewing Company, of La Crnsse, Wis. In 1900 at the request of Mr. Donat the Brewing Company erected the modern brick building shown elsewhere in this Issue. It was fitted up with all modern accessories for the business, rich fixtures, tiled floors and everything In keeping for a first class resort. Mr. Donat keeps an orderly and quiet place and everything Is first class and carried on In a business like way. ,, He supplies families with both keg and bottled beer and has a largo trade In this department. He handles Cedar Brook and Guck enhelner whiskies and everything he, sells is of the very best quality. In politics. Mr. Donat is a demo crat and while not seeking office, takes an Interest In his party at all times. Mr. Donat heartly appreciates the very good patronage his friends bestow on him. BUILDING Jj''-.-srt--.v i . . ? .....