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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
Weekly notes from the Avoca department summarize social visits, visits to nearby towns, family updates, and local incidents. Items include travels to Union and Omaha, chautauqua attendance, a horse kick injury, a dog-box prank, hay yard accidents, and an ancient Indian axe found by a neighbor, reflecting small town life.
Edwin Jeary vacationing at La Point Wisconsin. Master Warren Bailey injured on a finger. Mr and Mrs George Adams welcomed a baby boy born Monday. Ten cars of corn shipped from local market averaging about 1200 bushels per car. Edith and May Durbin returned from Iowa. M H Tyson adds 16 by 18 two story addition to property bought from James C White estate. J D Brittell plans a cottage west of Ezra Miller property. Lanphear Lena Sharp return from Peru after normal summer school. Mrs Codswell bought the vacated Hara Miller residence. Miller family moved into Langhorst residence near D Smith.
The jury in the forcible entry and detainer case Wortman vs Pratt disagreed and was discharged. A new trial is set for Aug 41 before Justice Archer. Parties hailed from near Ashland with the Pratts appearing represented by D K Barr and Byron Clark for Wortman. The panel reportedly stood four to one for the defendants.
Alvo notes many residents journeying to Lincoln Wilbur and Omaha for visits business and assemblies. summaries include Mrs Forde Miss Stella Shesley and Miss Agatha Tucker among others visiting relatives attending events and local store and farming activity with several motor trips to Phoenix Eagle and Lincoln. The item also records a farm accident involving a child and a horse stable and a deceased sister of a depot worker.
Mra J W Black was a passenger on the afternoon train to Omaha where she will visit with friends for the day.
Plattsmouth citizens endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and urinary troubles. Local testimonial from E M Battery, Cor Sixth Walnuts, Plattsmouth, recounts relief after using the remedy. Patterson mentions a prior positive statement from December 1908 and June 1909. Sold by Foster Millburn Co. Buffalo, price 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
Miss Minnie Henrich entertained the bridal party for Miss Blanche O'Neill and Mr. Jas. Hunter at the Henrich residence with green and white decorations, games, and a luncheon. An advertisement for Dr. Shoop's Restorative promises quick improvement in energy and strength.
Miss Dora Kaffenberger returns from Murray visits with Miss Elizabeth Oliver and Miss Myrtle Standish. They attend the Old Settlers picnic at Union and meet many former Peri normal schoolmates.
A promotional missive touts a supposed restorative treatment by Dr. Rhoop claiming health benefits and a 40 day free return offer. The letter urges readers to order, alleging nerve revitalization and bodily benefits while warning against unbacked medicines.
Citizens witnessed a rare planetary pairing as Jupiter and Venus appeared in the western sky last night. Creighton observatory guided viewers, noting Venus closer to Earth and brighter while Jupiter stood farther yet still visible.
Mrs Jacob Trietach and daughter in law Mrs J W Tritech with Mrs Albert Schaefer travel to Omaha. They are accompanied by Wm Negal of Norfolk who has been visiting relatives and is visiting a specialist in Omaha. He plans a regular visit there today.
Miss Edna Luschinsky entertained guests on Wintersteen Hill Tuesday evening with music and games. A luncheon followed the lively gathering, enjoyed by all in attendance including Ethel Jones Etta Hyde Jeasie Sedgway Grace Edm Luechincky Mexica Ed Reynolds James Andrews Karl Hyde and Clarence Ledgeway.
Fine warm for sale 226 acres all in one body 175 acres in cultivation balance timber and pasture. A splendid stock farm and will bear inspection a seven room house and other out buildings 75.00 per acre takes it for further particulars call on or address Otto Carroll Nehawka Neb.
Mrs. Lillian K Hasse shows steady improvement as a nurse moved her in a roller chair. Friends hope for a full recovery from a long dangerous illness while notes describe local social calls and travel plans involving Oscar arr Zoap.
For 2000 dollars the Windham Investment Co offers a seven room house on three lots with three tracts of land available for exchange for town property.
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