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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
8
A local discussion urges placing a city fire bell at a central spot, likely atop the city hall, to improve locating fires and alerting residents. Citizens note the bell’s clear ward signals aid fire response and urge council action despite cost concerns.
Yesterday Joe Lukevee of the Burlington shops car repair department suffered a severe hand mash at work. He required medical treatment and will take a short lay-off from duties.
Gering and Co offers paints and oils with contact at Phone 36 for purchases and inquiries.
Martin Peterson, an ice wagon employee for H. McMahen & Son, was severely injured while backing up a team. A horse stepped forward and crushed his left little toe and bruised his foot, forcing him to travel on verandas for days after seeking medical care.
The Helpers of the Christian Church were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs E McElwain. The rooms were decorated with cut flowers and fruit punch was served by Miss Myra Steiner. Ladies spent the afternoon sewing and showing fine samples of needlework.
Mrs. L White Acre of Buffalo New York praises Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as the best remedy for croup, claiming eight years of successful use in her family and recommending it to others seeking relief from the illness.
The town debates fall festival options with the Commercial Club urged to act or permit fraternal orders to organize. A first class carnival firm is seen as the easiest path, with Parker engagement offered previously. The piece stresses securing free acts to draw crowds and resolve the festival decision promptly.
The Variety store in B. Golding’s shop undergoes interior changes to install a new ladies hat department managed by Miss Golda Dunkleberger. The shop reorganizes to showcase fall and winter goods as stock fills the shelves, promising a refreshed appearance and selection.
District Clerk James Robertson records two applicants for final naturalization. John Johnson of Nebraska City area Nehawka arrived from Sweden in 1898 and renounces allegiance to the Swedish monarch. Carl Aaveren, Burlington bridge gang foreman, who immigrated in 1903, has taken final steps to become an American citizen.
A turning exhibition will be held Sunday afternoon at the K X S hall on West Locust Street for the benefit of the active class. A South Omaha class will participate and join in the event. Dancing and music follow the exhibition. admission is 25 cents for gentlemen, 15 cents for ladies, and 10 cents for children.
A carload of horses and mares available for sale including both broke and unbroke animals. Contact Perry Marsh for details and availability. Dated July 21. Weekly listing.
Health guidance on choosing foods that suit you and avoiding overeating. It recommends Tunner's American Elixir of Bit ter Wine to cleanse digestive organs and ease irritation, plus Dr Triner's Liniment for fast relief. Trade ad notes Jos Trier at 4338 44929 So Ashland Ave Chicago.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Emma Bauer invited the bridal party to her Vine Street home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Helen Spies. The party included games, a gift basket at the dining room table, and a luncheon served at 6 by Mrs. John Bauer and Miss Beulah Sons of Murray.
D. F. Young of Glendale California a former resident of this city twenty three years ago came to see old town and friends. He worked on the electric street railway with O. N. Ballou in the early 1890s and noted Mercerville's changes including farms on former lots. He plans to visit Decatur Nebraska St Joseph Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico before returning home.
The ice cream social hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Luke's church on the lawn at the F. G. Fricke home was a delightful event. Attendees praised the lantern decor, the delicious ice cream donated by Mr. Schiappacasse, and the tempting cakes prepared by the ladies.
Mr MM Tritsch refracting optician will be at the Gering & Co Drug Store every Wednesday and Saturday evening to examine eyes. A full stock of eye glasses and spectacles is in stock. Examination free.
The Plattsmouth Board of Education met in regular session at the Plattsmouth State Bank. They set September 8 for the school opening and maintained a 30 mill levy. Proposals include adding domestic science and manual training, plus a music department, with funding considerations discussed for future upgrades.
A pleasant picnic supper was hosted at Mrs. Adah Moore's home last evening for relatives and friends in honor of the upcoming marriage of W. W. Moore and Miss Helen Spies. The gathering, lasting several hours, closed with best wishes for the couple's future. Attendees included J. M. Leyda and family, Herman Spies and family, Mr. and Mrs. August Gleidt, and Mrs. Moore and family.
Heavy impure blood is blamed for pimples headaches nausea and indigestion. Advertisement urges Burdock Blood Bitters as a pure blood remedy and digestion aid priced at one dollar at all stores.
For itching skin trouble piles eczema salt rheum hives scald head herpes scabies Dean's Ointment is highly recommended. 50c a box at all stores.
Mr M Trudch announces free eye examinations at Ger ing and Company with weekly Wednesday and Saturday evening slots. The notice invites patrons to take advantage of the complimentary service and provides location details.
A large bowie knife with an eagle head hilt is shown in J. C. York's barber shop in the Red Men building. The blade bears initials B A and a crown, suggesting foreign origin. Unearthed about thirty three years ago on Kalasek's property in the northwest city area, the weapon is kept as a keepsake.
The county poor farm sets up temporary housing after an ice‑damaged building forced inmate relocation. Superintendent Tams and the county commissioners plan a modern rebuilt facility but insurance funds are deemed insufficient. An election could save about 800 dollars, easing funding for a proper reconstruction.
C N Hansen George Marks and Thomas Kivett from near Nehawka traveled to Plattsmouth Tuesday to discuss renting the Robertson farm near Louisville. District Clerk James Robertson offered terms that impressed Mr Kivett. As a top Cass County renter, he agreed and will move to the Robertson property next March.
Miss Martha Barker entertained her Sunday school class at her-Maynard home on Thursday afternoon. Children played lawn games then joined a "pin tails on a donkey" contest with Esther Fight winning the royal prize and Ruth Brown the booby prize. A luncheon followed. Participants included Esther Fight Mable Howard Charles Howard Emma Richardson Robert Propst William Fight Glenn Wetenkamp Yazel Schultz Gretchen Warner Ruth Brown and Florence Kaufmann.
Dr Bachmann and James Maury traveled by Buick from Plattsmouth to Lincoln, stopping at patients along the way to tend to their needs. They noted dry conditions damage corn crops despite recent rains and met John Heinrich of Chapman Drug Company during a brief Lincoln visit.
For sale at a bargain in Union Nebraska a restaurant with no opposition and clear earnings of at least 100 dollars per month. It carries cigars tobacconos confectionery soft drinks ice cream and will be disposed of by inventory or set price due to poor health of landlady. D C Farnham proprietor.
Two farms offered for rent include a 200 acre parcel and a 240 acre parcel. Interested applicants should apply at the Journal office.
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