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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
5
Local brief items mention visits by Mrs G W Prentiss and Mrs Fred Druson, outings by E G Hansen and family, and marriages of Jay R Embury to Ethel Cole and Chas H Axley to Annie Walker. Also notes on insurance agent Ray Chapman visiting, community ads for cigars and lacquer varnish, and Chamberlains tablets safety endorsements.
An old advertisement claims a small cut or boil can be deadly unless treated with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It touts Burns Sores Ulcers and Piles as threats and prices the salve at 25 cents at F G Fricke Co’s drug store.
Asa Coleman of Nehawka and B Moore near Union visited county seat on Tuesday. Edith Martin and Lucille Kates were Omaha visitors yesterday. Washington Smiths visit Mc Cook. W F Currie, KB M traveling auditor, checked books Thursday. Cathryn Poisal went to Lincoln then Seward. C A Riche of Louisville toured the county seat last Thursday. J A Walker of Murray stopped by the Journal Tuesday. C S Wortman of South Bend funds a year’s subscription. Herman Lessel returns from Missouri death of grandmother. D O Doty renews for Old Reliable. a Democrat in Cass county. Nehawka praises weeds removal for health. W T Hindeman of Rock Bluffs in county seat Tuesday. Lowney’s candies advertised. Marriage license to August Richter and Anna Renner of Plattsmouth. Patton’s Sun Proof Paint promoted. Fred Black and partner catch 65-pound Missouri River catfish last Sunday.
John Tighe of Manley sought a housekeeping helper with good wages through a Plattsmouth box number. Clergy Hennessey Bradley and Hartig visited the county seat. Mrs Weckbach and daughter Mary of Lincoln plus Charles Weckbach of Crete attended Mrs Sandel's funeral. Rh Gering Ray Patterson and Henry Goos returned from an eastern trip visiting major cities and the Elks convention in Baltimore.
Atlantic City dispatch to the Omaha Bee lauds Miss Alice Dovey from Plattsmouth for her Golden Red role in Miss Bob White. The Nebraska singer captivated New York and Philadelphia audiences and drew sustained applause, as she climbs higher on the musical ladder.
An old ad touts Porter's antiseptic as instant pain relief and healing for both man and beast at 25 cents. The brief promotes broad use and quick effect through simple application.
Advertisements promote patent medicines at Gering Co and Mrs Campbell while family visits occur in Beatrice. Riley Jones and kin traveled to Falls City to visit friends. Rudolf Decker, former Cass county resident, died in Los Angeles and will be buried at Weeping Water. Mrs Tartsch left for Broken Bow with Henry. Carpenters challenge painters to a city ball and bat match. Fred Ackerman left Kuhney’s barber shop for Deadwood. Mary Martin departed to Stanton with uncle Richard Wurl to tend property interests.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills end dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. The ad notes the pills are gentle and thorough, priced at 25 cents and guaranteed by F G Fricke Co druggists.
Notice to subscribers announces price rise after September 1 to $1.50 per year. The old rate of $1.00 per year remains available during August and renewals are accepted at the lower price this month.
Call for Gut Heil cigars at 5c as R A Bates assists the Silver City band during the Malvern Fireman's Tournament held yesterday and today. Wm Grebe, a B M lumber yard worker, suffered a sunstroke Monday evening and convulsions but shows improvement and recovery underway. A Porter antiseptic healing oil claims instant pain relief and healing for man or beast priced at 25 cents.
An authorized agent announced in Plattsmouth that the Saturday Evening Post is available for order at five cents per copy. The message urges readers to place their orders with the designated agent.
Dick Barr learns of his brother John C. Barr's death in Lima Ohio. John C. Barr served in Company D of the Fifty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and fought in Civil War battles including Shiloh and the march to the sea. He was 70 years old.
The disease has lost its terrors since Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy came into general use. The uniform success in bowel complaints in children makes it a favorite where its value is known. For sale by all druggists.
Miss Jennie Carstens sued Ole B. Ackley for $10,000 in South Omaha. Judge Day dissolved Judge Reid’s temporary restraining order, enjoining the sale of Ackley’s property pending trial. The court found Ackley had no property beyond his wearing apparel.
Wm. Kirmie of the Littleport area fell ill with cramps and a cholera like attack while working with a bridge gang. Mr Gifford advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which was given in multiple doses. The patient recovered enough to be around the next day. The Elkader Iowa Argus praises the remedy and urges keeping it at home.
Dr. Frank L. Cummins and Dr. E. D. Cummins operate a dental office together, offering shared practice and patient care under joint supervision.
A Patton Alabama leader credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing a violent diarrhoea attack after three doses. He praises it as the best remedy for bowel complaints and notes it is sold by all druggists.
A well broke three-year-old riding colt is offered for sale with a fair price if purchased soon. Interested buyers should call the Journal office for particulars.
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