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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

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Democrats Name Cass County Ticket at Nominating Convention

The Cass County Democrats met August 2 1905 at the court house nominating William Wheeler H M Soennichsen John D McBride Joseph Tighe Harvey D Travis Jacob P Falter E B Craig Baxter Smith and others for county offices. Delegates elected central committee and state convention partners. Melchvir Soennichsen and John McBride hailed as strong incumbents with broad support.

Cass County Court House Ila.am J. P. Falter W.B. Banning Liberty Precinct Walter E. Pailing Salt Creek Precint Frank Schlater Henry R. Gering G. W. Harshman Joseph Tighe M. A. Bates Charless. Stone H. L. Travis William D. Wheeler West Rock Bluffs H. M. Soennichsen Plattsmouth John D. McBride Elmwood H. D. Travis M. Archer E. B. Craig Salt Creek Dr. Worthman Louisville Worthman Baxter Smith Tipton Ed Betz Greenwood Henry Appleman B. F. Laughlin Steve Creek Joseph Mullen Charles E. Powers South Bend O. W. Zaar Center John Tighe Theodore Heim Avoca M. M. Straub Mt. Pleasant F. M. Massie Eight Mile Grove Philip Horn Nehawka Lester Stone Liberty W. B. Banning First Rock Bluffs G. H. Banning Sec Rock Bluffs W. FP Hutcheson William Rummel Weeping Water J. C. Corley Herman Creech Wesley Davis Plattsmouth City Ed. Fitzgerald Fred Kroebler James H. Herold John Cory John Lutz

District convention nominates Tritsch for commissioner

During the noon recess the district convention met to nominate a candidate for commissioner. Henry R. Gering was elected chairman and George Horn secretary. Jacob Tritsch of Eight Mile Grove precinct was nominated by acclamation with no opposition.

Henry R. Gering George Horn Jacob Tritsch Eight Mile Grove

Democratic nominee praised for Cass county role as sheriff

The Democratic nominee for treasurer, known as Billy, has long resided in Cass county and enjoys broad voter familiarity. Former two term sheriff, he is described as honest, sociable, and highly capable, with expectation of drawing beyond his party’s base and proving the right man for the job.

Cass County Melchvir Soennichsen Germany Old Country Plattsmouth Legion Soennichsen Weckbach & Co John McBride John D. McBride Tighe Louisville Wabash Joe Tighe Harvey D. Travis Perry Travis aleHizen Jacob P. Faler Board of County Commissioners Jake Falter Mr. Falter Falter Jake Faber J. P. Falter Trietch Eight Mile Grove C.S. Wortman Laurel and Hartington Wortman Billy

Dr Kings New Life Pills Guarantee Relief

A testimonial claims Dr Kings New Life Pills end dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation. The ad promises gentle thorough relief and offers a 25 cent price backed by F G Fricke & Co druggists.

Man Saves Himself From 12 Foot Kite Fall

A Glenwood Iowa special to the Omaha Bee reports Ed Merrit an Institute for Feeble minded Children employee was lifted by a monster 12 by 4 foot kite. He slid down the rope after being jerked high, suffering minor hand friction but escaping serious injury thanks to quick thinking and rope secured to a tree.

Glenwood Iowa Omaha Bee Merrit Institute

Illness on bridge crew ends with remedy

Wm. Kirmie of the bridge gang near Littleport fell ill with cramps and cholera like symptoms Thursday night. Mr. Gifford advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which was given in doses and restored him by the next day. The Elkader, Iowa Argus notes the medicine was effective and urges keeping it at home.

Wm. Kirmie Littleport Mr. Gifford Chamberlain

Dr King’s New Discovery Restores Patient’s Health

J F Hughes of DuPr A Ga recalls a long struggle with a serious lung issue and an unsuccessful treatment before trying Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports rapid improvement and full recovery. The remedy claims to conquer coughs colds throat and lung troubles, guaranteed by F G Fricke Co with trial bottles free.

J. F. Hughes DuPr A Dr. King F. G. Fricke & Co

Joint Institute praised for nation wide event

The joint institute drew two hundred visitors for a week of daytime lectures and sessions. Superintendent Miller organized daily programs and theater duties while Superintendent Wortman handled arrivals and lodging with efficient guides. An associations of school boards meeting and teacher resolutions followed, thanking Plattsmouth for hospitality and music by Belle M Stoutenborough.

Miller Wortman Supt. Wortman Association of School Boards Court House Cass Sarpy Waeress Plattsmouth Belle M. Stoutenborough J. Gr. Timberlake DELIA

Plattsmouth Proceedings Award Coal Contracts and Miscellany

Plattsmouth Nebraska August 18 1903 the commissioners met per adjournment with all present. J W Eggberger won coal contract for the courthouse at 4 75 per ton and A H Weckbach Co won coal for paupers at 4 85 per ton hard coal to rail. C E Vallery road overseer district No 14 resigned. Various general fund and county road fund claims approved including damages salaries and lumber. Board adjourned to September 1 1903.

Plattssmouth Neb Loard General Fund Plattsmouth Gas and Electric Light Co E. H. Worthman Nebraska Telephone Co Ferdinand Meiersurgen Evey Bude C. A. Weche J. L. Barton County Road Fund Frank Dickson & Co John Waterman L. A. Tyson F. HL. Baldwin N. D. Talcott Pioneer Livery Barn Ceauhaont H. C. McMahen John Hartmann E. H. Cunningham W. B. Banning J. P. Semuig Mrs. Roder L. D. Bennett Peld Wortman, Co

Runaway crash injures two occupants on Washington avenue hill

Sunday evening a young man named Lotshaw and Miss Margaret Wells were driven down a hill toward Washington avenue when the horse frightened and the buggy overturned at the bottom. Both were thrown but escaped serious harm. the vehicle suffered heavy damage and belonged to Sage's livery barn.

Lotshaw Margaret Wells Washington Avenue Sage

Magnificent Denver Parks Described by Conrad Schlatter

A Denver reader extols the Elioht garden and City Park with grove roads, a miniature railroad, a merry go round, and a zoological display. The piece notes Mrs Blitch as garden owner, free concerts, picnics, and lake concerts, praising the city’s parks as great amusement sites.

Joarnal Denver Elioht Garden Tlhietre Carder Elioht Garden Zoological Department Blitch Zoogical Conrad Schlatter

Porter's antiseptic healing oil advertises instant relief

An old time sale notice proclaims Porter's antiseptic healing oil relieves pain instantly during use. The product claims healing for both man and beast, priced at 25 cents.

Porter

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Democrats Didates J. Pitman Jon Lutz W. E. Pailing E. T. Comer George Forman M.G. Kimnie Central Committee Jas. H. Herold O. H. Alien W.H. Miller Albert Fickler Br. E. W. Foster John Group John Kirkham Frank Stander S. M. Soennichsen John D. M' Bride Cam County Craig Mr. Smith Smith Jacob Trietch C. & Wortman William BD. Wieeler TIGER Cares Grip Box THE Joint Institute Commissioners’ Proceedings Colorado
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