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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1907

Page

8

Union From the Ledger Busy Local Travel and Returns

Jack Chalfant left Tuesday evening for Belle Fourche South Dakota. Miss Leona Sans returned Friday to Rock Bluffs after visiting relatives. Mrs. W. E. Stanton ill at Elmwood teachers institute but improving at home. Edward Grimes and wife arrived from St. Louis for Eds mother’s illness. Miss Jennie Craig of Ashland visits and attends old settlers reunion. Mrs. W. B. Banning and son Hollis depart for Dubuque Iowa. Grandma Applegate returns from Vallisca accompanied by Della Moore. Lee Applegate and daughter Clee return from Pacific coast health trip. Mrs. E. Palmer and Arthur return from California. Arthur discharged from navy. health improved and they are warmly welcomed home.

Leona Sans Rock Bluffs W. E. Stanton Teachers’ Institute Elmwood Edward Grimes St. Louis Jennie Craig Ashland Union Schools Old Settlers W. B. Banning Hollis Dubuque Iowa W. B Omaha Grandma Applegate Vallisca Della Moore Lee Applegate Clee Pacific Coast Mr. Applegate Cleo Nebraska E. Palmer Arthur California

Testimonial for Chamberlain's Remedy Curing Measles After Rain

A Concord Georgia man praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for lasting relief after a severe measles stomach ailment. He credits the remedy with his recovery and expresses gratitude. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co. and A. T. Fried.

Chamberlain Sam H. Gwin Concord, Ga F. G. Fricke & Co A. T. Fried

Visitors and travel notes from Louisville Courier

John Baker and wife arrived from Denver for a short visit with local relatives. Albert Shelhorn came from Elmwood to see old friends. John Schlater Jr returned from Omaha after an appendicitis operation. Co G Mayfield left for Oklahoma to visit his son and plans to travel to Texas. Miss Kreiter and Miss Rathburn left for Iowa for vacation. Miss Anna Goehry and two others went to Murdock where a pocketbook containing $10 was lost. finder should return it to the Courier office.

The Courier John Baker Denver Albert Shelhorn Elmwood John Schlater, Jr Omaha Co. G. Mayfield Oklahoma Lone Star State Miss Kreiter Miss Rathburn Diers Bros. & Co Iowa Anna Goehry Murdock

Cure for eczema praised by user’s wife trial

A reader reports improvement in skin troubles after trying Chamberlain's Salve. The note states it proved better than other remedies tried by his wife and lists local sellers F. G. Fricke & Co. and A. T. Fried.

Chamberlain F. G. Fricke & Co A. T. Fried

Elmwood News Notes and Local Health Updates

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Groves on Tuesday August 20. The three year old son of J B Sutherland is dangerously ill with dysentery. A B Dickson Howard Capwell Harry Williams Ferdinand Rosenow and Albert Thiel left Monday for South Dakota to look at land. Mrs J G Stark is very sick with typhoid fever. Miss Clark a Lincoln nurse cares for her. Misses Helen Iane Dovey Vesta Eaton and Gerrude Greene visited the Delos Dernier sisters during the hhautauqua. Mrs J C White has heart disease and was reported a little better yesterday with a nurse procured to assist. John Oehlerking left Sunday for Lincoln Park and other points to attend Y P A convention before returning to Naperville. One of Fred Bauer s horses ran a nail into its hind foot. Fred pulled the nail out with a claw hammer and the horse kicked him, breaking his left leg. Dr Munger set the fracture. Dyspepsia is our national ailment. Burdock Blood Bitters is the national cure for it.

Charles Groves J. B. Sutherland A. B. Dickson Howard Capwell Harry Williams Ferdinand Rosenow Albert Thiel South Dakota J. G. Stark Clark Lincoln Helen and Iane Dovey Vesta Eaton Plattsmouth Gerrude Greene Alliance Delos Dernier J. C White John Oehlerking Lincoln Park Vermillion Ohio German Evangelical Association Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Naperville Ill Fred Bauer Fred

Stork Brings 104 lb Girl to Ford Home

The Register notes a birth at G. W. Ford on the 15th inst a 104 pound girl with mother and baby doing nicely. Mrs John Kuhney visited from Plattsmouth with her husband and their pet Ida. Also corrects last week’s birthday to 85 for Mr. McBride. Grandpa sent

G. W. Ford Babe John Kuhney Plattsmouth John Miss Ida Mr. McBride

Engagement announced for Miss Dena Nutzman and John Rudge

Mrs. Rosa Ehlers hosted a party last week where the engagement was announced. The couple plans a wedding on September 4. Prof Rosa, new school principal, visited September preparations and will return early September to begin duties. Local beer shipments improved. four weeks visit planned for Lottie Pollard Shotwell after Nehawka Fair in Seattle.

Rosa Ehlers Dena Nutzman John Rudge Rosa Lottie Pollard-Shotwell Nehawka Fair Seattle

Remedy hailed as best diarrhoea cure by York county user

S Jemison of Spring Grove York county Pa praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it never failed to cure in five years of use and recommending it to many. The remedy is sold by F G Fricke Co and A T Fried.

Chamberlain York County S. Jemison Spring Grove F. G. Fricke & Co A. T. Fried

Worthy Promotion for Burlington Medical Leader

Dr. T. P. Livingston, longtime local physician and key medical adviser for the lines west, is appointed head physician and surgeon for the Burlington lines west of the Missouri. He has lived in the city since childhood and is well equipped by experience and skill for the post.

T. P. Livington Burlington Lines Burlington Lines Missouri Livingston

Senator Root clarifies pure food law on weights and labeling

Food Commissioner Johnson sought guidance from Senator Jesse L. Root on how sections of the new pure food and drug law should be interpreted for liquor firms. Root replies that retailers may be exempt from net weight labeling, while packaged goods by manufacturers must reveal contents and alcohol percent. enforcement should target honesty and fairness to protect consumers.

Johnson Jesse L. Root Cass County Legistare Lincoln News Root Str Nebraska

Weeds to be cut before Labor Day along principal streets

Residents along main streets urged to trim weeds before Labor Day as many strangers visit for the holiday. The note warns Governor Sheldon and other speakers may notice if properties look untidy.

Sheldon

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Claim

Plattsmouth resident Mrs. Joseph H. Smith credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from years of back pain caused by kidney derangement. She used the pills after her husband brought home a box from Gering & Co. drug store with FosterMilburn Co. as sole US agents. The ad promotes Doan's at 5 cents and urges readers to remember the name.

Dean Plattsmouth Joseph H. Smith Second and Diamond Streets Wintersteen Hill Neb Gering & Co Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Closeout sale offers deep discounts on woolen goods

An advertisement for E A Warl stock of bargains on lower Main Street urges customers to buy now before dealer M Fanger departs for the east. Corsets, hosiery, laces, embroideries, underwear, and dress goods are offered at drastically reduced prices with credit welcome and prices set to move remaining stock this week.

M. Fanger Lower Main Street Wurl

Phonograph Headquarters in Riley Hotel Block

The phonograph headquarters occupied by Mr. VanHorn offers up-to-date machines and records. He promises to supply the latest music at the cheapest prices found anywhere. Visit the Riley hotel block before buying any phonograph items.

Riley Hotel VanHorn

Five youths ducked after rope breaks at Elmwood grounds

Sunday five young people two boys and three girls swung on a rope over a creek at Elmwood hhautauqua. The rope snapped dumping them about ten feet into the stream and they spent the day in wet clothes. Rumors say one or two live near Plattsmouth awaiting Monday’s celebration.

Palmyra Elmwood Plattsmouth

Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for piles eczema and all skin itching. It claims rapid relief and recommends purchasing at drug stores.

Dean

Republican Muddle Special from Lincoln on Nomination Battle

A Lincoln dispatch details a bitter Republican primary for supreme judge with backers of Sedgwick and Reese claiming momentum while F H Abbott and Roscoe Pound clash intensifies intra party bitterness. Some Lincoln Republicans forecast a Democratic ticket victory this fall amid accusations against candidates.

Lincoln Supreme Judge Judge Sedgwick Reese F. H. Abbott Roscoe Pound

Coal Satisfaction From Trenton Mine fuels kitchen music

A local coal office touts its output from the Trenton mine as unmatched in quality. The ad suggests coal as essential for home warmth and even hints at a pleasant domestic atmosphere when burned in the kitchen.

Trenton

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