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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
5
Peruna touted as cure by readers Caroline Kramer and Wilda Mooers. Kramer credits relief from pelvic disorders after long doctor-led trials and urges others to use Peruna instead of conventional care. Mooers reports back pain relief and renewed strength after two weeks, with full recovery in months.
H. G. Todd and his wife will leave next week for an extended west and northwest visit. The trip includes Calgary Alberta Canada and western U S cities from Seattle to San Francisco, returning via Denver. They expect to be away about a month.
August Stepper and his son returned from South Dakota where they toured land in Bone Steel and the Rosebud district opened two years ago. They found crops half destroyed by hail and other storms and visited Robt Troop's home at Gregory, who spoke enthusiastically about the country.
George Piclett, fined 3100 for an alleged assault on Ernest Schumberg last week in Seward, faces a statutory charge. If half the facts are true, his troubles will grow. He remains jailed at Butler county custody to ponder the uncertain paths of life.
H M Craig manager of the Plattsmouth glove factory departs for the east for about two weeks visiting Wells New York and Adirondack Mts. He then goes to Gloversville New York to employ five expert glove makers before returning to reopen the plant around September third or fourth.
Albert Thomas and wife and Ed Ay nott and wife left for Denver by fast mail this afternoon to visit about two weeks. Thursday Frank Thomas married in Denver and wrote to his parents inviting them to the wedding. The letter arrived here on the 12th and was not opened until this morning. The parents and sister and her husband then left for Denver. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised claims to ease cuts burns and bruises and end pain quickly.
Guided by J. L. Shepard and H. A. Vurpia the state railway commission inspected Missouri Pacific tracks east from Lincoln Nebraska to Weeping Water examining ties rails and roadbed. Vurpia accused low track labor wages harming safety and sought roadbed repairs and higher wages. The commission noted faults photographed and reported the issues as affecting Nebraska territory while Missouri Pacific faced transit speed limits in Missouri until fixes.
Chas Johnson, formerly in business in this place, came to visit and will stay for the day. He sold his Louisville shop and bought a Benedict barber shop, then disposed of it after three weeks. He later moved to Oakland to view a proposition before returning home, now seeking another barber opening. Charlie is described as a skilled rustler likely to profit in any market.
Game Warden George L. Carter orders 10 pairs of Hungarian partridges at 4.50 per pair to stock the state. Gordon residents fund about 50 pairs. Four pairs will be kept at the South Bend fishery grounds while the rest may be sold to communities. Partridges are twice as large as quails, hardy and prolific.
The article reports repeated poultry thefts targeting Peter Vallery and others. It laments men who avoid work and raid hen roosts, urges hard labor and warns that bird shot in ordinary doses could curb the “disease” of theft.
Frank Jean, who attended Elmwood chautauqua, injured his leg by a baggage truck tongue at the Missouri Pacific station while hurrying to catch a late Omaha-bound train. He used a crutch after the fall. He then helped start the 16 to 1 thresher engine, hoping to resume threshing that was halted by the train delay.
State Superintendent McBrien spoke to the Johnson county teachers at Tecumseh on the storms and sunshine of teaching. He announced Wilber schools had offered Dill the superintendency, noting the offer’s substantial professional advancement and high likelihood of acceptance. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as purifying the blood and building health.
An elderly gentleman in a crowded street car refuses to relinquish his seat to a stylish young woman who insists on standing. After several attempts he finally sits, then announces he has passed his destination and will alight.
Lorenz Brau of Pocassett Indian Territory and F. J. Hennings with wife visited Plattsmouth and renewed Brau's Journal. They attended the funeral of the late Mr. Wallinger and planned to return Monday by Rock Island from Murdock. Bran owns three quarter sections of top Oklahoma land.
The Burlington wreck near the line caused eleven injuries with two critical cases. W. D. Humphrey and Mrs. James Brysdale were listed as seriously hurt and likely to die. Several others sustained fractures cuts and internal injuries while passengers reported being shaken and bruised.
Auction style notice lists several parcels near town including 20 acres west of town at 2500, 7 acres southeast with a four room house at 31000, 20 acres west with a good house at 2400, a four room cottage near east shop gates at 400, a seven room house in north town at 1200, a four room cottage on High school hill at 450, a six room cottage near Columbian school at 700, and a Lincoln avenue cottage with an acre at 500. Trades offered for city property with easy terms. contact J. P. Falter at Coates block.
Remnants offered at special prices as Zuckweler and Lutz push closeout deals. Limited stock on assorted items as advertised by the two firms.
A coal car accident at the Burlington shops injures Frank Lephart and Tom Sedlock while repairs were made. Lephart suffers severe facial and internal injuries. Sedlock sustains bruises and cuts. Lephart’s pastor was summoned as his condition remained serious but not immediately fatal.
Special Thursday service from Plattsmouth to Lincoln departs 8:00 a m and returns 7 30 p m with fare 2 74 round trip including fair admission A second train leaves Lincoln for Omaha and Plattsmouth at 7 00 p m on Tue Wed and Thu via Omaha fare 3 54 including fair admission W L Pickketar
We have purchased stock and goodwill of Phillip Sauter in talking machines and records and moved to the old Snyder stand in the Riley hotel block. We offer Edison and Victor machines, a large records selection, and White sewing machines with plans to stock bicycles soon. We seek public patronage and will strive to merit it.
Farmers urged to convene on Saturday September 21 to vote for a county high school. They emphasize rural children deserve access to county facilities and call every precinct to ensure a full vote in favor of establishing one or more county high schools within the county.
Returned from Washington Mat Spader who has been living in Seattle for about a year came home this morning and will stay here for the present. In the west he worked for the Pullman car company and later with the Seattle street railway. About a month ago he had an accident that crippled one shoulder and forced a layoff. He decided to come home since he could not expect to work soon.
Mrs J W Harrington and five children arrived in Plattsmouth this morning from Seattle Washington where the family has lived for several years. Mr Harrington died of typhoid fever about a year ago. The family plans to stay about three weeks while visiting relatives and friends.
Tom Ostermann of Blair Democrat closed the Courier plant deal for 2000 dollars while D C Van Deusen bought Blair Pilot Plant for 5000 dollars. A L Williams of the Pilot retires from the Journal. Residents welcome the readjustment after years of three papers and discuss a celebration, hopeful harmony and good will.
Mrs. Carolina Gahn born Miss Carolina Kems in Pomarona Germany December 12 1825 reached the United States in 1882 and lived in Creston Iowa before moving to Plattsmouth July 6 1892 She died yesterday afternoon after two years of illness leaving two children Ernest Gahn and Mrs Frank Neuman The funeral will be from the Neuman residence on South Second Street Saturday at 2 pm Rev J F Langhurst officiating Oak Hill Cemetery will hold the interment
Mrs B J Johnston of Linton Mississippi recalls three doctors failed to help her sick child until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought quick improvement. The ad notes sale by F G Fricke & Co A T Fried and mentions Sol Adamson leaving for St Joseph Missouri for a brief visit with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Wynn and her daughters Mrs. Freese and Mrs. Brinklow with Margery Brinklow traveled to Omaha to attend to business this morning. They planned a Lake Manawa day of riding and sightseeing before returning to Temple, Texas in a week.
The will of late C. W. Braasch to his Elks lodge, faithful coal wagoner Theo Willey, and H. C. Matrau names them as main beneficiaries. Braasch family losses over six years mark his life, ending after despondency. Sister Mrs. Apfel may contest. Braasch served in the 26th Wisconsin and Matrau was the union army’s youngest captain.
Mrs. L. B. Egenberger hosts her nephew William J. Lotz of Iowa City Iowa who has just finished his junior year at Iowa State University He plans to study law sooner and complete the degree in one year while continuing university studies Vacation maps of Iowa counties are funded by Lotz and friend Mr Kirk who planned to join in Plattsmouth but stayed to play with a ball team in Creston today.
Eminent scientists say life limits lie below potential advances and the critical decade is 50 to 60. Proper care then is vital, as neglect shortens longevity. Nature's best helper after 50 is Electric Bitters, a scientific tonic guaranteed by F. G. Fricke & Co.
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