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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

5

Local residents and visitors frequent Omaha on various errands

Mrs. Alex Rhoden and Miss Bertha Nickels travel from the southwest of Mynard and Murray to Omaha for visits and business. County attorney C. A. Rawls visits Louisville, while A. J. Graves and son Paul plan a move to Lincoln. The Rev Father Bradley leaves for Tecumseh. County farm head J. H. Tams and Phillip Roucka visit the metropolis. C. E. Cotten returns to Lincoln after a visit. George Ballard ships for South Omaha on company work. I. N. Applegate returns home from Valisca. Elmwood visitors Willie C. Bartlett E. J. Jeary Clara Detman and Chas Quinn dine with county clerk Reosencrans. Charles Perry builds a barn near Mynard. Lindsay brothers lay the foundation. W. W. Hamilton to do carpentry. Uncle Perry Gass improves steadily. Uncle A. B. Taylor remains very ill with no recovery.

Alex Rhoden Mynard Metropolis Oscar Gapin Omaha Bertha Nickels G. 5. Ray Murray C. E. Cotten Rae Patterson Lincoln George Ballard Plattsmouth Telephone Company South Omaha I. N. Applegate Union Valisca Burlington Missouri Pacific Willie C. Bartlett E. J. Jeary Clara Detman Chas. Quinn Elmwood Joseph Yellinek Chas Chicago Frank Choutka C. W. Anthony South Bend George H. Woods Louisville Bank of Commerce Court House Wm. Hunter Miss Mary Henry J. Streight Mr. Streight

Returned From the South Panhandle Land Boom

Attorney D O Dwyer returned from Friona Texas with Frank Stanley and reports a trainload of land seekers in Kansas City. Dwyer bought land and praised Panhandle crops wheat and alfalfa as productive as Nebraska. G O Ford of Nehawka joined the trip with a quarter section purchase and J Stanger sold 205 acres to Cats County buyers, signaling a hot Panhandle market.

D. O. Dwyer Frank Stanley Friona Tex Rock Island Omaha Kansas City Panhandle Dwyer Mery Nebraska G.O. Ford Near Nehawka

Twenty Year Health Sentence Promoted by Arnica Salve

O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says a twenty year health sentence was completed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve which cured him of bleeding piles. The ad claims the salve heals the worst sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and sells for 25 cents at F G Fricke Co drug store.

Bucklen O. S. Woolever LeRaysville F. G. Fricke & Co

Walker Released After Assault Charge and Divorce Plea

James Walker, jailed on an assault charge against his wife, was released by the grand jury’s action. His wife filed for divorce and returned to Plattsmouth. Walker, upon release, drank heavily at Emerson depot, while the Chronicle notes he is a troubled, weak willed man.

James Walker Durance Plattsmouth Walker Emerson Iowa

South Omaha Triumphs 8 to 6 at Plattsmouth Home Opener

The Plattsmouth high school hosts the season opener against South Omaha, with South Omaha winning 8 to 6. Despite size disadvantages, Plattsmouth put up a strong game, and the paper urges fair pay to support the team while praising school leaders and community support. Next week Nebraska City visits for a hopeful home win.

Plattsmouth South Omaha Omaha Gamble Brooks Nebraska City Mid School Athletic Association

A Very Pretty Morning Wedding in Plattsmouth

This morning at nine o'clock at Holy Rosary Catholic church, Charles Janda and Marie Toman were married in a simple ceremony led by Father Haneek. The couple, both from Plattsmouth, will reside here in a furnished cottage with a dinner to celebrate their vows and best wishes from family and friends.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church Plattsmouth Father Haneek Charles Janda Cyril Janda Burlington Marie Toman Antone Toman

Marriage Licenses Issued to Janda Toman and Roordanz Heil

Today licenses to wed were issued to Charles Janda age 22 and Miss Maxie Toman age 22 who will marry tomorrow. Also license granted to W. N. Roordanz age 24 of Murdock and Miss Ida D. Heil age 23 of Cedar Creek.

Charles Janda Maxie Toman W. N. Roordanz Murdock Ida D. Heil Cedar Creek

Electric Bitters story from Mill Creek man sells 5c

A Mill Creek Indiana Territory resident recalls near death nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. The tonic is sold under guarantee at F. G. Fricke & Co. drug store for five cents.

Mr. C. Farthing Mill Creek Ind Ter Electric Bitters F. G. Fricke & Co

Pneumonia scare ends in recovery with New Discovery

Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a spring 1906 illness when a severe cough and feared consumption nearly felled him. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with quick relief after two and a half bottles and notes it as the best remedy for coughs and lung disease he has found. Sold under guarantee at F G Fricke Co drug store 50c and one dollar trial bottle free.

Jesse P. Morris Skippers Dr. King F. G. Fricke & Co

Royal Arcanum elects Nebraska grand officers at Omaha

The twelfth annual session of the Grand Council Royal Arcanum of Nebraska in Omaha completed its work at 5 o clock Tuesday evening. Elected officers include Grand Regent B. C. Fox Lincoln and Grand Vice Regent H. R. Gering Plattsmouth with other posts to be filled by Omaha Cedar Rapids Lincoln and Weeping Water delegates.

Grand Council Royal Arcanum Nebraska Omaha B. C. Fox Lincoln H. R. Gering Plattsmouth H. H. Compton Cedar Rapids S. P. Morris S. A. Sanderson George S. Powell E. A. Parmele A. 5. Pinto C. H. Gerber W. M. McKay P. B. Harm S. W. Orton Weeping Water

Judge Silas A. Holcomb Returns to Nebraska Law Practice

Special from Broken Bow dated April 18 reports Judge Silas A. Holcomb returning from Seattle after two years as chief justice of the supreme court. He left to improve health, did not find Seattle climate favorable, and will practice law in Nebraska as senior partner of Holcomb & Myers. Myers is a recent graduate of State University and Harvard Law School, class of 1907.

Broken Bow Silas A. Holcomb Seattle Washington Supreme Court Nebraska Holcomb Holcomb & Myers Myers The State University Harvard Law School

Visitors and local business across city in busy morning

A long list of residents from St Paul Omaha Lincoln Cedar Creek Louisville and surrounding areas were spotted in the city this morning on various business errands and social calls. Notable names include George Hager Clara Teipel Wm Kraft Elizabeth Schaffer Chas Martin Ed Spies and many others as shops offices and courts opened.

George Hager St. Paul, Minn Clara Teipel Omaha Wm. Kraft South Bend Court House Elizabeth Schaffer Murdock Frank Kalacek Ed Spies Lincoln T. G. Terhune Will D. Smith E. J. Ohm W. H. Newell Bernice S. H. Atwood H. D. Travis York Chas. McGill Louisville Morris Schroeder Metropolis Burlington John Albert Cedar Creek Joseph Maracek Earl Kline Shep. Good and Family Murray Horace Rand Wm. Core J. L. Burns M. E. Eldridge the Times Oakland California W. FE. Schulte Pekin Illinois Louis Keil

Artistic horse portrait near Sage's barn on Sixth Street

A reader is invited to view a painting by J. F. Stephens near James Sage's new barn on South Sixth Street. The work imitates nature with a horse figure and landscape, praised for its color blending and lifelike detail surpassing a photograph. It urges viewers to visit and enjoy the scene.

South Sixth Street Bel Tower James Sage J. F. Stephens Mr. Sage

Thanks for Help After Fire at Rager Residence

Mr and Mrs Caas Rager of Murdock Nebraska express sincere gratitude for the help received when their house and business were nearly destroyed by fire on April 21 1908. They assure donors their kindness will remain in memory.

Caas Rager Murdock Neb

Cass County Sunday School Convention at Alvo May 27 28 1908

The eighth annual Cass County Sunday School association convention will meet at Alvo on Wednesday and Thursday May 27 and 28 1908. An interesting program is being prepared and will be sent out soon. Send names of delegates to Alfa Rouse Alvo Neb. Free entertainment provided.

Cass County Sunday School Association Alvo Alfa Rouse Neb

Louisville Election Turmoil Leaves Acknowledged Uncertainty

In Louisville the alderman election results remain unclear after all candidates Matt L Williams John Waldron and Frank DePuy each tally 95 votes. Williams and Waldron have mandamused the village clerk to issue certificates while DePuy has begun suit to contest.

Louisville Matt L. Williams John Waldron Net Frank DePuy Dry Las

Missouri Pacific Begins New Rail Lay Between Auburn and Lincoln

Nebraska City report dated April 28 notes Missouri Pacific crews, described as Greeks, laying new steel rails south of town. The work will extend from Auburn to Lincoln and Omaha, marking an early start on a substantial upgrade.

Nebraska City Missouri Pacific Missouri Pacific Railway Auburn Lincoln Omaha

Plattsmouth Ticket Agent and Omaha G P A Names

W L Pickett serves as ticket agent at Plattsmouth with Wes L Wakeley as general agent for Omaha Nebraska.

W. L. Pickett Plattsmouth Wes

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Daily Personal News Daily Journal C. A. Rawls A. J. Graves Paul Father Bradley Tecumseh J. H. Tams Phillip Roucka J. F. Ragoes Perry Gass A. B. Taylor Holy Rosary Church Death Hebraska Chas. Martin Pacific Junction C. H. Phelps Samuel Oliver al Ramge Wm. Weber Havelock George Dalzene Businss Thomas Janda Chas. Janda Marie Tomar L. G. Larson Emil Walters John L. Burns S. J. Raines R. E. Lloyd C. L. Jean Joseph Wayles Schuyler A. L. Leslie O. R. Rotter W. H. Seybert A. F. Seybert Cullom F. Schewe C. W. Barker Pacific City W. T. Russell Vergil Dalzene Frienht Joshua Andrews Hamburg Emma Heath Fast Mail Rock Bluff Thomas Smith T. E. Parmele Manley J. E. Collins Fremont Joseph E. Heins Billings Montana R. E. Shehan Chester Grandpa C. H. Smith St. Joseph H. T. Johnson Hartford City Ind Hisousin J. E. Tuey Thes. Kempster H. J. Helps Helps Richard and Timothy Schlater Jesse McGuinn Rock Bluffs Will John Marquette Mr. Marquette Henry E. Snyder Fairfield Tom Dora Moore George Oldham Alcazar Coates’ Hall Frank C. Benfer Lesiness J. M. Leek W.J. Laughlin Greenwood Horace Dunn Alliance Raymond Henry Waltham Ralph Godwin H. M. Soennichsen K. Galgrain Joseph Hardroba Dalton Hardroba Joseph Messersmith Miss Goldie Homer McKay W. D. Messersmith Pacific Coast Colorado Rocky Mountains Wyoming Black Hills Yellowstone Park Big Horn Basin Oregon Basin Wiley Ditch Cody Garland Wyo D. Clem Denver Landseekers’ Information Bureau Landseekers Bie Horn Basin Deaver
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