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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
6
Prepared in the interests of the people of Murray and vicinity the Journal presents a notice requesting readers to respond if they appear under the heading. The item emphasizes community involvement and urges participation in the local matter.
Cass county notes list Omaha and Plattsmouth visitors including Mrs Carroll and Mrs Berger, Jimmie Loughridge party at Lake Manawa, and Mrs Addie Stokes of the telephone exchange. Local events include Walker Gilmore’s seventh birthday, family reunions, and high interest in Pioneer day at the Plattsmouth Carnival. Reports of illnesses, accidents, and church society gatherings accompany the rural community panorama.
The Murray lecture series plans a Riley contest with six young ladies as contestants. Each will receive a season ticket to the course. The chief prize winner will also receive a valuable award in addition to the ticket. The event will be directed by Misa Pauline Oldham.
Picnickers gathered at the Larsh place three miles east of Ion on a hot Wednesday. The group enjoyed edibles, swimming and a high dive while Mr John Larsh and family helped host the gathering. Lloyd Gapen and mother left for South Dakota to visit relatives. Thomas Troop, recently ill, was seen at his store and recovering, with friends hopeful for a full return.
Mrs Charles Spangler and her children left this morning for Arlington Nebraska to stay several days with her sister. They traveled from their home near Murray earlier today.
Pain anywhere stopped in minutes with Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. The formula is on the descent box. Ask your doctor or druggist about this formula. Stops womanly pains and headaches. Write Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin for a free trial to prove value. Sold by all dealers.
John H. Cook advertises several new up-to-date buggies for sale in Murray Nebraska. Prices are cut to bed rock to sell quickly, urging buyers to come soon while stock lasts.
A promotional ad explains that weak stomach heart or kidney nerves cause organ failure. It touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a prescriptive remedy to strengthen inner nerves, available as tablets or liquid from dealers everywhere.
Bethany Evangelical church youth group held a Friday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hobein home. More than fifty attendees enjoyed games and music followed by refreshments as Pastor Langhorst and his wife were introduced to younger congregants. Erick Backstrom and R. H. Patton depart for Chicago then Lake Independence, Minn., for several weeks of vacation.
Notice to eighth grade pupils stating an exam at the office on August 25 1909 for those missing one subject to pass into the ninth grade. Signed Mary Foster Co Sup. Also rental offer describes about 40 acres of grass for pasture horses with water and shade at one dollar per head per month near Ben gen seven miles south of Plattemouth.
A Saturday game at Chicago Avenue park on August 14 features Union against Plattamouth with a 3 46 kickoff time.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pollock expressed deep affection in unexpected gracious ways during their fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration. Mrs. J. F. Buck and many attendees offered greetings and best wishes, creating a memorable day for all involved.
Congressman J A Maguire of the first district arrived home after travel from Washington. He says the new tariff bill will not benefit any Middle West state and will instead raise tariff taxes on local burdens.
Advertises Dr Shoop's Health Coffee as a coffee substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts with no real coffee. Claims to resemble coffee in taste and flavor and to be ready in a minute without long boiling. Sold by FP White.
The Plattsmouth fall festival committee seeks names and addresses of former Cass County residents now living elsewhere to invite them back during festival week. Send or mail addresses to Hon. R. B. Windham, Chairman, Plattsmouth, Neb.
160 acres 1 2 miles north of Aaglevale NC. Small house and barn, good water, 40 acres fenced, 50 acres under cultivation. Price 22 per acre. Terms 1000 down, balance in five or ten annual payments with 6 percent interest. J K Barwick Dovey block.
Mrs. Hrs. E. EB. Lowry formerly Miss Mamie Graves of Lincoln arrived last evening to visit childhood friends. She stays with Misses Garnett and Florence Cory at the Perkins House and is in good health enjoying a respite from Lincoln’s heat.
Rev William P Jacobs a 60 year old Episcopal clergyman of Clinton aged sixty on a Washington sightseeing trip was run over on Pennsylvania Avenue by a two seated carriage. He urged that the driver not be prosecuted saying it was not his fault and the police had promised not to arrest. The driver was later arrested despite the pledge.
Washington reports the information division of the department of commerce and labor has placed 3000 workers over the last six weeks. Most find work in the northwest wheat fields while demand grows in factories and farms.
Annapolis August 12 The court of inquiry into Lieutenant James N. Suttons death heard a dramatic display from Dr Edward M Schaeffer as he showed skulls and wax bullet tracings to illustrate the path of a gunshot The physician testified it was implausible Sutton could have shot himself Sergeant Todds testimony raised questions about a published interview and differed from Marine Corps officers prior statements
Elizabeth Phillips of Philadelphia known as Miss Santa Claus died by inhaling illuminating gas at her home. She was found with a gas tube in her mouth and a note stating she had been in failing health and had tried to do her best for mankind.
Washington Aug 12 The name of Seth Low former mayor of New York is given serious consideration by President Taft for the post as ambassador to Great Britain to succeed Whitelaw Reid.
County town and city officials with farmers and laborers searched marshes along Lake Ontario shore for a man believed to be the possible guardian of 17 year old Anna Schumacher who was assaulted and killed at the cemetery last Saturday.
In Mckees Rocks near Pittsburg forty seven striking Schoenville workers and their families were evicted from Pressed Steel Car company homes by Allegheny County sheriff and armed deputies. Arbitration in the strike is postponed until August 18.
Chicago August 12 Doctor Walton alms Williams a young negro who murdered Mrs Hattie Duncan here August 4 was taken from a barricaded room after a fight with the police.
Stockholm August 11 workmen of various kinds resumed their duties in increasing numbers signaling that the backbone of the general strike is broken and labor action is waning.
Fourteen lives are known to be lost and heavy property loss in Monterey Mexico as the Santa Catarina River overran its banks causing extensive damage to the city.
The Nebraska state board of equalization sets general fund levy at 414 mills plus university 1 mill totaling 544 mills for this year. The overall levy drops from 6% mills last year to 544 mills, producing about $2,194,500 in taxes versus $2,448,346 previously, a decrease of $253,846. The grand assessment roll is not yet complete but is expected near $399,000,000. No redemption fund levy is planned. the general fund gain will cover most needs.
Fremont Nebraska reports Frank Larson the Chicago and Northwestern fireman who saved Earl Delaney two years ago near Exeter. Larson and Mrs Delaney, the widow mother, will wed at the Catholic church next Sunday completing a romance sparked by the rescue. Larson is twenty two and the bride nearly a decade older.
Omaha August 12 attorney W M Giller says they will file an appeal to the state supreme court from Judge Sutton on the closing law decision. Dinuzzo did not open his saloon at Twelfth and Douglas after the board revoked his license for liquor sales after 8 pm. They will also appeal the board ruling and seek a supersedes to reopen Dimizzo's saloon pending litigation.
Joseph Wackel nineteen son of Nicholas Wackel a well known farmer nine miles from the city died by suicide using a shotgun. He had been ill and crippled and believed his condition led to despondency. Family respected in the community and sympathy expressed.
A Dawes county delegation visited the state house seeking guidance on selecting a site for a new normal school. Competing boards claim authority over site decisions, while northern towns push for Crawford as the location. Unclear process leaves progress stalled.
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