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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
3
A long list of Omaha and nearby area residents, including Harry Bodkin and W A Manning, were noted visiting Omaha. Several families, including Feeney and Soper, Meisinger and Krueger, plus travelers to Lincoln and Glenwood, were mentioned en route or visiting for the day.
Yesterday at noon Perry P. Gass, a city resident for nearly fifty years, was struck by a stroke causing right side weakness and speech difficulty. His condition improved since yesterday afternoon and last night, with hope he may soon be able to be about again.
Fred F. Ohm Jr. was injured at Burlington shops in F. H. Steinker’s department when he stepped on a protruding spike from a board. The nail pierced his shoe and foot, requiring medical dressing and keeping him from work for a week to ten days.
Congressman Pollard responds to two petitions on H R 13447 and a parcels post proposal. He opposes a general system but supports a limited plan targeting packages from a central post office and rural routes. He doubts any action on these bills this Congress and signs as Ernest M Pollard.
The child Hilt Martin was brought home yesterday evening after a severe illness and is on the path to recovery. Doctors had planned a May operation in Omaha, but it was not performed and is hoped to be unnecessary.
Yesterday the Methodist Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Allen Beeson Sr. They conducted business efficiently then enjoyed social time and refreshments. Attendees praised the hospitable hostess for a pleasant afternoon.
The Union Band's carry-all crashed twice on a trip to Will James' home. Several members sustained injuries or minor damage including Al Stites and Amos McNamee who died at the throttle before a later crash forced the group to abandon the journey.
Telegram conveys the death of Mrs. Hall from Dr J E Hall of Alexandria Indiana. She resided in Weeping Water long enough to be widely known as an excellent Christian lady. Her passing grieves the husband and children. more details will follow.
John McCarthy and brother G. McCarthy of Wyoming visited the city to buy horses. They were joined by Luther J. Hall Jacob Titley and Albert and Chas Hathaway, all aiming to purchase. The city attracts buyers since J W Sage and Perry Marsh have become exclusive horse dealers.
In the city, Paul Budig and wife celebrate the birth of a son named Paul with grandfather Wm Budig noted. The parents plan a cigar manufacturing venture, hinting the firm may carry the Budig name. Also promotes Dean's Ointment for piles with a brief testimonial.
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