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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
7
Avoca residents and guests flocked to Omaha and nearby towns for business and social visits. Notables include B C Marquardt celebrating a 52nd anniversary and John Berlin welcoming a baby girl born Tuesday.
Office open with Dr Brendel for appointments every Wednesday starting August 19. Patients can arrange visits and choose a clinic time as needed.
State of Nebraska Cass County I M Patterson secretary swears the above statement of the condition of the association is true and correct to the best of knowledge. Approved by Windham Barwick and White directors. Subscribed and sworn before Clara Browns notary public on the 31st day of July 1907.
The advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures constipation sick headache stomach trouble or any form of indigestion with a positive guarantee. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. What more can any one do.
Manley residents report visiting relatives and business trips in nearby towns. The town houses new teachers Miss Lily Tighe and Miss Stella Jewel, discusses baseball efforts with repairs, uniforms, and a fundraising subscription, and notes two delayed travels to Omaha Percival. A vandalism incident at the ball diamond prompts an ongoing investigation. A large turnout witnessed a high school level game with Keckler pitching after a rib injury. A social evening celebrated two sisters off to Omaha for school. Electric Bitters advertised as a tonic for women and general health.
In a Sunday showdown at the park Manley defeated Louisville 4 to 3. Battery Manley OBrien and Keckler. Louisville Fitzgerald and Wood. Sollie Keckler delivered the decisive ninth inning single driving in Oleo Murphy as Murphy’s defense impressed. The game stayed tight from start to finish with cheering throughout.
Ohio Senator Foraker expressed humiliation at not being invited to speak at Youngstown opening of the Ohio campaign. Republican Chairman Hitchcock tried to reach him in New York and Washington to urge support for the national ticket. Foraker said he remains loyal to Chicago platform and will not hinder the national effort despite differences with the Roosevelt administration.
A man in Ottawa identifying as Edward Craven was arrested as Edward Cottering ham, treasurer of the Union Traction Co of Lipton Ind. He faces embezzlement charges totaling $5,000. Recognized from a description, detective De Vault identified him. Cottering ham offered no statement and carried Confederate currency.
Jefferson City Mo Aug 19 Harold Norbery 22 of 1162 North Forty-fifth avenue Chicago drowned Tuesday while swimming in the Missouri river. He was with three other Chicago youths en route to Mexico.
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