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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1907)
THE CITY, Prom Friday's Daily. M. L. Ruby of Mynard was in town today on business. Rev. A. L. Zink was in Omaha on business this afternoon. Ilenry Sander was in from Cedar Creek on business today. I. N. Wolf of Alvo was in Platts mouth today on business. Frof.Waldemar Beck went to Omaha this afternoon on business. Jno. Crabill made a business trip to Omaha on the fast mail today. Frank E. Schlater made a business trip to the metropolis this afternoon. Ed. Jeary, the Elmwood banker, was in the county seat on business today. Dr. J. IT. Hall made a professional trip to Omaha on the morning train today. Simon G ruber and Frank Finkle of Union were in the city on business today. Wm. Heil of Eight Mile Grove was transacting business in Plattsmouth today. Paul Morgan went to Lincoln this afternoon to spend a few days with friends. Geo. W. Wertz of Schuyler, Neb., was in the city on legal business last evening. Miss Anna Egenbcrger, who has been quite sick for several days, is im proving. W. S. Soper went to Tabor, la , this morning to look after his studio in that city. John Hennings of Eight Mille Grove was a business visitor in the county seat today. W. J. Renard and wife of Mt. Pleas ant precinct were visiting in Platts mouth today. Lafe Nelson, Ed Graves and Ben McCullough were in from Rock Bluffs today on business. Mrs. W. L. Cooper and Mrs. W. L. Pickett were among the visitors in Omaha this morning. Mrs. Chancellor Phillips and Miss Cora Walker were visiting in the me tropolis this mcrning. Miss Margaret Dovey was a passen ger to Lincoln this afternoon, where she will visit with friends. I. N. Wolf of Alvo came in last evening to spend today with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cook and family. Mrs. T. L. Murphy and daughter, Miss Mae, were among the passengers to the metropolis on No. 19 today. F. II. Brown of Fremont was in town on business today and while here was the guest of the family of F. G. Fricke. A beariog on the petition for final settlement of the estate of Geo. W. Wolf, deceased, was had in county court today. Everybody's friend Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. Cures toothache, ear ache, sore throat. Ileals cuts, bruises, scalds- Stops any pain. Jacob Sbepberd.who has been in the city on business and for a visit with friends, departed this afternoon for his home near Alliance. P. C. Petersen, who has been having trouble with one of his eyes, has found it necessary to place himself under the care of Dr. Gifford in Omaha. Plattsmouth people will get Dry Goods at prices never made before when our shipment arrives from Wy oming. Coites Dry Goods Co. Iler old's old stand. Miss Ida and Lizzie Heil departed this afternoon for Pekin, Illinois, in response to a message stating that their aunt, Mrs. Geo. Yetter, passed away yesterday. Miss Hester Gilmore went to Oma ha on the fast mail today; At that place she will join her father and de part with him for Chicago where she will spend several weeks with relatives. Lloyd Gapen was in town today from Murray on business, and while here called at the Journal office to re new the subscription of his sister-in-law, Mrs. T. J. White of Madison, California. J. J. Rist of I'lattsmouth was a Glenwoorl visitor Monday. lie tells us that lie has sold his 240 acres just south of that city for $75 per acre. Mr. Rist moved from Rawles town ship about three yearsago. Glenwood Opinion. From Saturday's I:iily. Mrs. James Loughridge of Murray was in the city today. J. A. Walker of Murray was a coun ty seat visitor today. Guy Raine of Glenwood was in the city over night Monday. The condition of Dr. W. 1. Schlld knecht is slightly worse today. PLATTSMOUTH AND I! VICINITY. Cbas. Ilerren and Otto Puis of near Murray, were Plattsmouth visitors to day. Gus Olson went to Malvern, Iowa, to do some photograph work in that vicinity. County Judge n. D. Travis went to Lincoln yesterday afternoon on legal business. J. E. Moore of Thurston county, Nebraska, was in the city today on business. John McNurlin, who is working near Cedar Creek, came in to spend Sunday in this city. I. W. Ingwersenof Weeping Water was transacting businessin thecounty seat today. Herman Teipel, who is located near Plainvlew, is in the city for a visit with friends. The final settlement in the estate of John West was made today in the county court. Adolph Rhode of the Journal force, went to Lincoln this morning to visit some old friends. George Billings of this city has been appointed a guard at the Nebraska state penitentiary. A. C. Godwin and wife went to Omaha this afternoon to spend Sun day with her parents. Misses nelen Clark and Mary Bird were among the passenger to the me tropolis this morning. John Fassbender came in from Wa hoo on business this morning and for a short visit with fiiends in this city. Dr. A. P. Barnes will depart for Lincoln tomorrow, and will remain for several days on important business. The reading circle of the Cass county teachers was in progress in the office of the county superintendent this afternoon. Wm. Stadleman came in last evening to pay a brief visit to his pa rents, going to Omaha on the after noon train. Cbas Parker and wife went to Om aha on the fast mail today to spend Sunday with the latter's sistes, Mrs. Will Truelson. Mrs. Chancellor Phillips, who has been in this city several weeks, return ed this morning to her home in Mar quette, Nebr. C. C. Brant, ex-county recorder of Otoe county but now with the Reese Printing Co. of Omaha, was a business visitor in Plattsmouth today. O. W. Zaar of South Bend was in the city today and gave the Journal a call. He says the Murphy quarry will soon open up for businesss. Joe Brown, who has been visiting with friends in this city, the guest of S. H. Shumaker, departed this morn ing for his home in Sheridan, Iowa. Glen and Miss Ada Porter, who re cently arrived from the old Porter home in Virginia, are the guests of of their brother, George and wife. Mrs. C. A. Harvey departed this afternoon for Havelock where she will spend a week with her daughters, Mrs- Sidney Tyler and Mrs. George Goodman. Miss Bessie McLaughlin and Alta Andrews, who have been visiting with relatives in this city, returned to their homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa, this afternoon. Bernard Wurl drove to Louisville yesterday to supply the merchants of that place with cigars. Bernard re ports that the roads are in very bad shape for traveling. J. P. Falter returned last evening from a business trip to Huron, S. D. While there he made a good deal which was the means of two business houses and 480 acres of land changing hands. Misses Anna Puis and Rosa Engel kemeier, two of Cass county's bright and sparkling young ladies, were in the city today and let the light of their pleasant countenances shine in upon the Journal. Dave -Young, a prosperous farmer near Murray, was a passenger from this station to Clarinda, Iowa, this morning, where he will visit his sister and family, before they depart for their new home in the west. From Mond;iy'sI):iiIy . Earl Travis, of Omaha, spent Sun day at home. J. R. Denson returned to Lincoln this morning. G. Y. Pickwell, of Murdock, is in Plattsmouth today. Paul Morgan returned home from Lincoln last evening. Mrs. Phil Sauter was a passenger for Omaha this morning. Mrs. A. L. Baker of Murray, was a Plattsmouth visitor today. John Fassbender returned to bis home in Wahoo this afternoon. County Superintendent J. W. Gam ble went to Lincoln this afternoon. Miss Fannie Adams, of Havelock, is visitiDg among Plattsmouth friends. Mrs. P. C. Neilson and granddaugh ter were among the Omaha visitors today. Wm. Deles Dernier is looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth today. Fred LehnhofT of Omaha spent Sun day with Plattsmouth friends and relatives. In county court today a final hear ing was had on the Matilda Christian sen estate. ,t T. E. Parmeie and T. II. Pollock were among the Omaha visitors this afternoon. M. G. Churchill, the genial tonsorial artist of Murray, was a county seat visitor today. Reno Moore and wife spent Sunday in Malvern, Iowa, the guests of Mrs. Moore's parents. Senator J. L. Root departed this morning for Lincoln after spending Sunday at home. Dr. Charles R. Kennedy was down from Omaha to spend Sunday with his mother and sister. L., B, Underwood of Murray, was looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth today. W. E. Rosencrans and wife will re turn from their several days' visit with Elmwood friends today. Attorney C. E. Tefft, of Weeping Water is looking after some tusiness matters in the county seat today. August Brocsht from near Lang sham, Cali., who has been visiting his brother here, returned home this after noon. Terry Shields and little son, of Omaha, spent Sunday in Plattsmouth, the guests of Mrs. Matt Spader and family. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Newton are rejoicing over the arrival of a twelve pound baby girl at their home yes terday. A marriage license was issued today to Elbert Queen, age 21, and Mrs.Lelie Dugay, age 31, both residents of Murray. Floyd Knhneycame in Sunday from Alliance, where he has been braking on the Burlington. He has resigned his position. The revival meetings at the M. E. church closed last evening and Rev. Lemon returned to his home in Weep ping water. Miss Minnie Jochim, who has been in Plattsmouth for several days, de parted for her home near Louisville this afternoon. Martin Houk came down from Oma ha Saturday evening and spent Sunday with old home folks, returning to Oma ha this afternoon. Sam Smith, traveling representa tive for a wholesale jewelry bouse, departed this morning on a business trip through Oklahoma. Mrs. Hattie Nelson and son, who have been visiting Plattsmouth friends and relatives, departed this morning for Sulphur Springs, Mo. A transcript from Justice Archer's court In the case of the State vs. C. Lawrence Stull was filed in the dis trict clerk's office today. Miss Frances Weidman has resigned her position at the News office and ac cepted a place offered her in the stationery store of her brother II. E. Weidman. Noel B. Rawls, the Journal reporter, is confined to his home with an attack of the grip. If any items that should appear are omitted, please attribute the same to this fact. R. Lauritzen, of Weeping Water, is the first gentleman to have declara tion of intention papers issued, pre paratory to having naturalization pa pers issued under the new law. Geo. McDaniel and his father-in-law. N. Krough, went to Omaha this afternoon in regard to their stomachs, an ailment that both gentlemen have been troubled with for some time. Ned Vroman has purchased the "Leader" restaurant, two doors west of the John Gund building, and will keep an up-to-date restaurant. He proposes to give his customers plenty to eat at a reasonable price. Ilenry Ilerold came in from Wyom ing, 111., yesterday for a short visit with home folks, and to assist in mak ing preparation for the big special sale soon to be inaugurated in this city by the Coates Dry Goods Co. Wm. Hamilton shipped three coops of his line Buff Orpington chickens to the State Poultry Exhibit, to be held in Lincoln this week. They were cer tainly beauties and if they fail to cap ture the prize, there is something wrong. Miss Margaret Dovey returned home from Lincoln last evening, where she has been visiting several days among relatives and friends. She was ac companied by Miss Jeanetta Palmer, who will visit a few days at the Dovey home. Teter Peterson, who has been having considerable trouble with his eye, the past few weeks, went to Omaha this afternoon to consult Dr. Gifford. The trouble arose some few weeks ago from poisoning and it is now thought that be may lose the sight. The cylinder head of the engine pul ling No. 19 last Saturday morning blew out and delayed train for about two hours at Oreapolis. One of the switch engines was called into requsi tion to give them a boost. After which they got along very well. The Woodmen of the World are preparing for a big time Wednesday evening, at which time they will hold public installation of officers. Rev. G. II. Schleh.state lecturer for the order, will be present. Supper will be served and a grand good social time is antici pated. Engineer Huff er has surrendered his position at the throttle this week to Engineer John Snead, owing to sick ness. Engineer Thrall resumes his duties in the yards this morning after several weeks' sickness. Engineer Snead has been filling Mr. Thrall's place during his absence. J. F. Yallery and wife of Denver, Col., came in Saturday for a short vis it with Mr. Yallery's mother in this city, who has been in rather poor health for the past few weeks. Mr. Yallery is general agent for the Bur linton at Denver, and they departed for their home this morning. Victor. Anderson departed Saturday evening for Lincoln where he spent Sunday among relatives and friends and for rehearsal with the Swedish quartette, that takes part in the an nual entertainment given by the North Star Relief Society in the near future. This is an annual affair and Mr. Anderson is a permanent fixture in the society. Last year the society made Vic a present of a fine gold han dled umbrella. From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. J. C. Peterson went to Omaha this morning. M.E. Manspeaker made a business trip to Omaha this morning. C. A. Welch has been numbered with the sick for the past few days. Carl Kunsman was looking after some business matters in Omaha to day. H. A. Schneider and W. C Hamil ton were passengers for Lincoln this morning. T. W. Parker of Red Oak, cigar maker, commenced work in the Pep perberg factory here today. II. L. Vestel, of Greenwood, came in this morning for a few days visit with his daughter, Mrs. Gus Rhode. We are now enjoying some real old winter weather, and the jingle of the sleighbells is music to the boys and girls. R. N. Towl and F. A. Towl, two sur veyors of Omaha, are looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth today. Mrs. M. A. Street departed Monday evening for Western Kansas, where she contemplates purchasing some farm land. Mrs. George Dodge went to Omaha this afternoon for a few days visit with her son, Dr. Roy Dodge and wife. Chas. Wilken departed this after noon for Havelock, Lincoln and other points in the interests of the Wurl Bros, cigars. Mrs. J. W. Thomas departed today for Wilber, Neb., 10 visit her daugh ter, Mrs. Jake Huffman, jr., and fam ily for a few weeks. II. M. Craig, manager of the Platts mouth Glove Co., went to Omaha this morning with a supply of his finished gloves, sold to Omaha dealers. Frank Wheeler, Postmaster A. L. Baker, Theo. Buck and son, Taylor, of Murray, were looking after business matters in the county seat today. Johnnie norn, of Furnas county, who has been here for the past two weeks, among relatives and friends, will depart this evening for home. The second section of train No. 19 was run from Pacific Junction to Oma ha again today, owing to mail train, No. 15, being delayed on the east end. John Boetel came down from Have lock last evening and will remain a few days to assist in the ice harvest that is expected to commence soon. John Ilabscbeidt and wife, from near Murray, arrived in Plattsmouth this morning from Havelock, where they have been visiting friends a few days. J. P. Sattler, who was so seriously burned at the Turner Hall Sunday evening, is still confined to his home, and while his injuries are still very painful, he is getting along as well as can be expected. II. C. McMaken, the ice king, is keeping pretty close tab on the old Missouri these days, watching every inch of ice that appears on her surface. Today he made an examination and thinks if the present weather contin ues, the ice harvest will be on in Plattsmouth before many days. Ccnrad Schlater, accompanied by his wife, a pioneer citizen of Nebraska whose residence in the state dates from nearly fifty years ago, is visiting in Lincoln at the home of his daugh ter, Mrs. Joseph Tlghe, atSumncr and Twenty-second streets. Mr. Schlater 's home is in Plattsmouth. Lincoln Newp. From WcdOfMduy'K dally. The days are now growing longer. W. I). Crawford of Lincoln came in today. Frank Benfer was looking after some business matters In Omaha to day. An tone Nitka is on the sick list and Louis Reinhackel is filling his place at the Riley Annex. A.S. Will arrived home this after noon with several cars of cattle, 210 head, from his ranch near Akron, Colo. Ex-Senator Thomas, who has been over in the Hawkeye state for several days on business, returned home today. John Ewing came in from St. Paul, Minnesota, last evening and will re main here a few days for a visit with friends. James Donnelly has made a change in his insuaance houses, and now writes in the Banker's Life of Ies Moines, Iowa. Owing to train No. 15 being de layed this morning, a second No. 19 was run from Pacific Junction to Omaha and Conductor Johnson and Engineer Neilson made the trip. Matthew Gering went to Omaha on tbt fast mail. Mayor Gillispie of Mynard was in Plattsmouth today. J. P. Falter made a business trip to Omaha this afternoon. Ilenry Ilerold was looking after some business matters in Omaha this afternoon. G. F. S. Burton and Geo. Farley were among the Omaha visitors this afternoon. Ed Powell, who is running the saw at the car repairing shop, is taking a few days layoff on account of a severe cold. Mrs. M. O. Rourkeof McCook, Neb., will arrive in Plattsmouth this even ing to attend the funeral of James Shields. Miss Tona Janda went to Lincoln and Havelock this afternoon, where she will spend several daysamong rela tives and friends. Uncle Ben Beckman, residing south of the city, was a pleasant caller at Journal headquarters today, and re newed for the Old Reliable. The many Plattsmouth friends of Miss Mina Ilerold will be pleased to learn that she has been elected lead ing soprano of the state university glee club. J. B. Thompson, who fell upon the icy walks Sunday, is not so well today. The old gentleman fractured one of the hip bones, and his condition since has been quite serious. The Burlington ticket office at this place is in receipt of a new safe, a much better and larger one than the old safety vault, that wiil be shipped to some smaller station. In countycourt today the final hear ing is being had on the estate of Marquis L. White. The administrator Wm. Deles Dernier, of Elmwood, is here, and all claims are being settled in full. E. B. Vroman, the new proprietor of the Leader restaurant, is now fully prepared to serve warm meals and short orders at all hours. A special effort will be made to please the public. Louie Thomas, who has for the past few months has been railroading out of Sioux City, Iowa, returned home last evening. He has resigned his po sition and will remain ab home for the present. Miss Blanche Warlier, who has been employed in the office of Miss Teresa Hempel, Grand Recorder A. O. U. W. Degree of Honor for the past two months, will depart tomorrow for her home in Florence. Uncle Nick Halmes residing west of Plattsmouth was in the city today. Uncle Nick says that if he lives until the 2nd day of February he will be able to celebrate his 50th anniversary of Nebraska citizenship. L. Louden and Wallace Syman, who have been here for the past few days placing a new switchboard in the of fice of the Bell telephone company, have almost completed their work, and in a short time the new board will be in operation. The Nebraska City Newssays: "Tbe girl's basket ball team will go to Plattsmouth some time in February to play the girl's team up there. Cap tain Leta Tnomas and coach, Miss Mackin, sajs that the girls are in fine shape arid confident that they will win.;' In returning from school yesterday evening, through the romping and running of the school chidren, little Janet Brantner was thrown to the pavement with such force as to ren der her almost unconscious for some time. The little girl lay where she fell until she was assisted to her home by some of the older children, and af ter a very restless night she was com pelled to remain at home today. Lit tle Janet was sick tbe entire night, and at times her parents were very much'alarmed about her condition. Roy Boyd went to Omaha this morn ing. A.J. Trllcty went to Omaha this morning. Twenty per cent off on mil Fura mt Dovey 'a. Miss Margaret Scotton went to Omaha this morning. F. S. White made a businesH trip to Omaha this afternoon. F. M Young, Sr., of near Murray, was in Plattsmouth today. II. F. Moore of Neliawka, was trans acting business here today. Nettle Connally, of Murray, was a Plattsmouth visitor today. C. E. Cook was among the passen gers for Omaha this morning. Miss Bessie Ballance was among the Omaha passengers this morning. Mrs. C. A. Rawls lias been suffering for the past few days with torifillitls. O. C. Sampson, assistant auditor of the Burlington was in Plattsmouth today. J. II. Waterman, assistant supply agent, of Omaha, was in I'lattsmouth today. Joe Hadraba and Fred Weidman were among the Omaha passengers this afternoon. M. Fangcr was locking after some business matters in the metropolis tblsafterucon. Geo. Horn and W. J. Schoeider, of Cedar Creek, attended the play at the Parmeie last evening. Geo. W. Wright, of Huron, S. D., a real estate agent, had business with our rustling agent, J. P. Falter, today. Mrs. P. P. Peterson went to Lincoln this morning owing to the sudden death of her son-in-law, W. L. Brown. Miss Fannie Adams returned to her home in Havelock this afternoon after a few days' visit with I'lattsmouth friends. Mrs. Rae Patterson, Mrs. T. E. Par meie, Mrs. W. L. Pickett and Mrs. A. E. Gass were passengers for Omaha this afternoon. Carl II. Otis, of the law and abstract firm of Ivory & Otis, of Glenwood, was looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth today. Ed. Fitzgerald went down to Forest City, Mo., this morning to look after some business in regard to the rip-rap work they are doing. Mrs. D. O. Ilewett, of McCook, Neb., came in last evening for a short visit with her sister, Miss Teresa Hempel, and mother, returning home this af ternoon. G. J. Oldham was taken suddenly ill yesterday evening and a severe attack of pneumonia threatened him. Prompt medical attention afforded him relief and today his condition is much better. The Woodward Stock Company clos ed a very successful three-nights en gagement at the Parmeie lastevening. "Graustark," the bill for last evening was well received by one of the largest audiences t-een at tbe Parmeie this season. The company were well pleas ed with their engagement, likewise the management of tli2 theatre and the many feople who attended the series of plays. The co m pany expect to return to I'lattsmouth in the latter part of the present season. Notice Twenty per cent off on furs ( Dovey 'a. Funeral of James Shields. The funeral of James Shields oc curred this morning at 10 o'clock. The remains were conveyed from the home of the deceased's mother to the St. John's Catholic church, where services were held, conducted by Father Brad ley, and thence to the Catholic ceme tery, where the last sad tribute was paid to all that remained of a loved son and brother. The floral tributes were profuse, and denote the high es teem In which Jimmie was held by those who have long known him. The pall-bearers were composed of tbe following young men: Joe Leuck, Creston, Iowa; Sam McCallan, Omaha; John Knopple, Sedalla, Mo.: Frank Cloid, Edmund Scotten and Willie Fitzgerald. The following out-of-town relatives were present to attend the funeral: Byron McCabe and family, Mrs. Pat McCallan and son, Sam; Terry Shields and family; Mr. and Mrs. O'Shea, all of Omaha; Mrs. Jerry Delaney, of Harvard, Neb.; Miss Rosa Shields, Mrs. Barney Shields of Omaha: Mrs. Morris O'Rourke, of McCook: Jos. Leuck of Creston, Jowa: Miss Daisy Gross, of Lincoln. The funeral was very largely attend ed, and after services at the ehurch, a large number of sympathetic friends followed the remains to the cemetery where they were laid to rest in the family lot beside those of the father, who pa.s.sed away seven years ago. Return From Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schlater re turned last evening from their visit to Lincoln, and report a most enjoyable time with their old friends In tbe capi tal city. Mr. Schlater reports the Journal's old friend, Ilenry Lehnhoff, and family, who recently moved from this county to LincolD, nicely situated and enjoying the fruits of their past life of hard work on the farm, in a manner very becoming.