County Commissioners approve licenses and settle 1905 county bills
Plattsmouth Nebraska April 7 1908 the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session approving the bonds of Dr J H Hall and the Farmers and Merchants Bank and granting a liquor license to Wm M Barclay for Cedar Creek Eight Mile Grove precinct for 1908 1909. They also filed fee reports and audited a long list of general fund expenses including jurors, prison costs, road work and county services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Nes
Board of County Commissioners
J. H. Hall
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Alvo
J. F. Wolff
Cedar Creek
Eight Mile Grove
Cass County
Wm. M. Barclay
E. W. Cook
A. J. Metland
O. Dwyer
James Robertson
C. D. Quinton
I. LD. Jones
Carl Eisenhut
James Wynin
J. M. Jensen
P. E
F. M. Svoboda
Launichessr
Goa
Rawls
E. E. Hilton
W. E- Rosencrans
W. E. Rosencrans
Mary Es Foster
Rs Friedrich
Sige
C. D .Quinton
D. Quinton
D. Switzer
Orien
Leiye
Emma
R. Jordan
Chas. Rager
I. Utterback
J. J. Svoboda
Klopp-Bartlett Co
Wm. Holly
M. Archer
Witthstrick
J. R. Denson
Rex Majors
Justice Court Reports Haste and Guilty Pleas
This morning in justice court Harry Jones pleaded guilty to larceny of clothes and received thirty days in the county jail. Chas Cunningham pleaded guilty to a plain drunk and was fined five dollars and costs. Michael Fitzpatrick’s case was under trial with other defendants, then all were settled with Fitzpatrick acquitted Whitaker and Caley discharged and Hosmer pleading and receiving thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Harry Jones
Chas Cunninghan
Michael Fitzpatrick
Geo. Hosmer
J. W. Whittaker
Henry Caley
Whittaker
Caley
Plattsmouth High Mock Election Yields Surprising Results
The Civics class held a morning mock election using only first ward ballots. Henry R. Gering was elected mayor and A. E. Gass won councilman. Prof Brooks received several votes but was not elected due to late notice. Co E Metzger and sister Pattie Metzger are visiting friends in the city, with Chris handling business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics
Plattsmouth High School
First Ward
Henry R. Gering
A. E. Gass
Brooks
Co. E. Metzger
Pattie Metzger
Chris
Finger Severely Lacerated At Burlington Grindstone
This morning at the Burlington shops L F Smith was grinding a chisel when it caught the grindstone, tearing skin from the inside of his finger and forcing him to seek medical care. The injury is serious and will delay use of the finger for some time.
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Burlington
L. F. Smith
Pneumonia scare cured by Dr King’s New Discovery
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near fatal pneumonia attack in 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles and notes its guarantee selling at F G Fricke & Co with trial bottles free. Jesse Stenner resigns from Earl C Wescott's electric light wiring outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
F. G. Fricke & Co
Jesse Stenner
Earl C. Wescott
Nebraska Real Estate Adverts Highlight Hard Work Advantage
A Weeping Water Republican item praises Nebraska's air climate soil and people as ideal for farming profits. It cites a Texas tale of a real estate agent buying three oranges for $3 to advertise lands, illustrating advertising creativity across states.
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Nebraska
United States
Tom Wiles
Texas
Weeping Water Republican
The Collectors Troubles in Plattsmouth Business
A local advisory urges firms in Plattsmouth to simplify and honor credit arrangements. It stresses timely payments, respectful collection visits, and clear communication of inability to pay. The piece condemns rude tactics and praises courteous debtors who meet obligations and support good business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Will Remove to Bethany from Eagle Dr Jester
The Journal reports Dr C W Jester of Eagle will move to Bethany where he bought a drug stock and will open an office. He will join the Bethany college faculty next year teaching physiology and related medical course subjects. The Journal notes his skill and character and wishes him prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jester
Eagle
Bethany
Jester
Foley Honey and Tar Endorsed Under Pure Food Law
Foley's Honey and tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The makers F. G. Frscke & Co. recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
F. G. Frscke & Co
Town visitors cause trouble at Gibbon House
The Weeping Water Republican reports Frank and Earnest Jameson, outsiders from unknown origins, stayed at the Gibbon House with Hitchman’s business, but Frank left after being dismissed and Earnest left behind evidence of cross gender, while the pair paid only four of ten dollars owed for board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Earnest Jameson
Weeping Water
Jamesons
R. W. Hitchman
Earnest
Gibbon House
Mr. Hitchman
Weeping Water Republican
Will Build New Merrick Gar for Bridge Derrick Car
General Superintendent H E Byram leads a party including E Bignall D Woodring A Ibsan E Thyme and F T Darrow in a city inspection of shops and property. Darrow says a new powerful derrick car capable of 25 tons at 45 feet will be rushed to aid bridge construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Byram
Bignall
H. E. Bryam
E. Bignall
D. C. Woodring
A. Ibsan
E. Thyme
F. T. Darrow
Mr. Darrow
Elixir of Bitter Wine for Digestive Health
An article promotes Tuners American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a restoration aid for the digestive system. It claims quick effects on digestion, notes healthful ingredients from herbs and red wine, and advises spring use. Also mentions personal family news about Mrs. Sharpe’s son Lee returning from Germany and visits of Miss Mary Chizeck to Percival resident Miss Jessie Robertson.
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Tuiner
Jos
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Illinois
How to Avoid Appendicitis by Constipation Remedy
Claims most appendicitis victims are constipated people. Advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural action. Says it does not nauseate or gripe and is pleasant to take, urging to refuse substitutes. F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
F. G. Fricke & Co
Blair
Senna
Elmvira Senna California Fic Syrup Co. Oy
Urgent call to fix Burlington shops sewerage risk
The Journal urges urgent action by large property holders to address sewerage at the Burlington shops after last summer’s flood damage. It warns another flood could threaten Plattsmouth’s future and urges locals to open purses to attract establishments, insisting delays are unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Shops
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth election outcomes disputed in local report
A special dispatch from Plattsmouth Neb rumorily claims a misrepresented election result event. W L Pickett won the mayoral race over John Lutz with a large margin while Richey and Cook secured city offices. Aldermen in four wards listed with party affiliations, and school board members re elected. notes possible quo warranto action over ballot names and disputed ballot counting in the fourth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Lee
Plattsmouth
Neb
W. L. Pickett
John Lutz
Emmons Richey
E. W. Cook
H. J. Schluntz
William Weber
F. H. Steimker
Fourth Ward
Frank Newman
Fifth Ward
William Mendenhall
Morgan and Cummins
Board of Education
Supreme Court
Disappearance of Chris Anderson Linked to Parkiar Tale
The Republican notes the missing Chris Parkiar Anderson from Critchfield farm. Nightwatchman C A Ralston searched Omaha with police, finding no trace. An explanation says Parkiar and Anderson are same family name change history from Danish origins.
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Republican
Chris Parkinr
Critchfield
Nightwatch
Chris Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Parkiar
Chris Parkiar Anderson
Anderson
Anton
Chris
Denmark
Rocky Mountain Tea Sold by Gering & Co
An advice style note promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal tonic. It claims doctors agree on its effects and mentions Gering & Co as the seller for distribution and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Gering & Co
Desperate thieves break jail railing and escape attempt
Police rounded up clothes thieves and three vagrants in the city jail. They broke the iron railing and opened the door into the corridor, threatening escape before being placed in the county jail steel cage for safekeeping. Nine persons crowded into the steel cage, with safer prospects by morning.
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Fitzgerald
Liberty
German Reader Visits Journal Office From South Bend
Mr and Mrs Fred Halka longtime Journal reader from South Bend stopped by the office Monday for a brief visit. The note recalls their first trip to the county seat since moving from Sixth street. An old reference to illness mentions jaundice and urges Dr King s New Life Pills as a purifying remedy. 25 cents at F G Fricke Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Halka
South Bend
Journal
Malka
Sixth Street
Dr. King
F. G. Fricke & Co. Drug Store
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R. E. Howard
PSP
Reese
Epreis
Smith
C. Marquardt
Pada
Plattsmouth Telephone Co
Wabash Grain Co
H. T. Squires
A. P.barnes
Rene Ie
M. Soennichsen
Rven
Eens
Stor District Court
John Clements
M. Hild
H. G. van Morn
Henry Horn
Potn Oats
Hammond & Stephens
Co. Supe
Nesses H
Asemissen
Mdse
Co. Lees
Peter Goos
Dora Fleischman
F. E. Schlater
H. E. Wilson
R. A. Bates
John Bauer
Walling
E. D
D. Eaton
E. T. Tool
Geo
A. B. Hicks
Wm. Richards
Ulide Ing
W. C. Bartlett
Tennee
Pies
N. Besar
White Bros
A. W. Barrett Co
M. Sulser
Frank Rouse
Rees A. Sutton
Stroemer Lumber Co
A. F W. Barrett Co
Geo. H. Jackson
GstrIch
Obescetian
H. J. Miller
J. M. Campbell
J. Vincent
Red Obernalte
Robert ‘Vial
Ben Beckman
D. A. Eaton
John Waterman
Robert Viall
Death
Merrick Gar
H. A. Sharpe
Lee
New York
Germany
Mary Chizeck
Percival
Iowa
Jessie Robertson
Burlington Railroad
Variety Store
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