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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
5
A verse notes the distribution of gifts four weeks from the last Wednesday. Uncle John receives new slippers, every woman gets a handkerchief, every man a necktie, and dad pays the bills for the family. The stanza implies a plan to ease expenses for the men.
South Sixth Street is set to become a main business artery with new builds and renovations. W L Pickett’s building now owned by Zuckweiler & Lutz, and F W Lehnhoff’s new project mark recent progress along with Ebersole front remodeling and a planned brick store on a vacant lot. C C Parmele also plans a brick store on the south vacant lot near Zuckweiler & Lutz. Gut Heil cigars requested.
The state militia will grow by one infantry regiment and two artillery companies recruited from different towns. Plattsmouth and Grand Island are named as the artillery sites where organization will occur. The move offers local youths a path to national guard training, though no local effort to form a company is yet known.
Benjamin J. Hempel, longtime Plattsmouth resident since 1857 and civil war veteran, died suddenly Wednesday night about 9 from heart trouble. He served as custodian of the current courthouse since its construction and leaves a wife and seven children: Mrs. Arthur Sander of Lead, Mrs. J. E. Kline of West Superior, Theresa Hempel of Lincoln, Charles, Henry and B. J. Hempel Jr., and Mrs. D. O. Hewitt of Havelock.
Mrs C F Lau died suddenly from heart trouble at her Murdock home early last Thursday. Born in Germany she was seventy. She leaves a husband and a large family of children. Funeral services were held last Saturday.
A special week long sale offers silk and flannel dress waists and dress skirts with low prices at Solomon & Nathan's, highlighting an excellent assortment for shoppers.
J J Sanders a cigar maker at Pepperbergs and B M band member was arrested after mails were used to solicit raffle tickets for musical instruments to aid a needy union member. He received money orders totaling 830 and is bound over for trial in Omaha with a 500 bond.
A retailer urges customers to buy durable, well fitting shoes before harsh weather arrives. The message warns against delaying purchases until urgency, noting planned stock and long lasting quality to avoid poor last minute buys.
Local property listing shows Jos. Fetzer at 411 North Side Main Street. No additional details provided in the OCR snippet.
Valued trading stamps offered with each recent purchase at Selinhoff's books. Stamps claimed as valuable available at many leading Plattsmouth stores, with unique stamps at this shop. Mentioned items include dolls books cut glass china sterling silver and ebony goods plus Gut Heil cigars five cents.
When J. D. McBride takes charge of the sheriff's office next month he will appoint Frank E. Schlater as deputy sheriff. The deputy will handle office work and records while the sheriff manages the jail and external duties in a practical, efficient arrangement.
W W Coates has begun a suit in Justice Archer's court against J E Riley seeking 107.84 for hospitality charges dating years back while Coates ran the Delione hotel in Omaha. Hearing set for January 2 at defendant's request. A default judgment of 23.50 with 4.30 costs is entered against Frank and Lena Grant in favor of A H Weckbach Co. regarding goods sold. Samira L O'Neill vs J E Miller settled and dismissed, Miller to pay costs and retain possession of a Washington Ave tenement and shop between Seventh and Eighth streets.
A horse and rig disappear from Plattsmouth. Silas Crosser suspects theft until Rev. H B Burgess unknowingly drives away with Crosser’s horse after a mistaken tie at Thrasher’s office. A cemetery errand sparked the mixup. A riverbed fill rumor for the B and M railroad resurfaces but lacks foundation. Pacific Junction remains the likely B and M hub.
Frederick Warde’s The Mountebank at the Parmele Theater in Plattsmouth drew high praise as the finest portrayal yet. The Parmelo management is lauded for securing first class attractions this season and urged to receive strong patronage. County Judge Douglass issued multiple marriage licenses this week for residents of Elmwood Alvo Weeping Water Clarinda Plattsmouth Oakland Louisville and others. Knights and Ladies of Security plan installation of new officers on Tuesday December 10 with Deputy J. H. Witt addressing the council. Mortgage activity notes fourteen farm mortgages filed totaling 24602 and eighteen released totaling 15400. Seventeen town and city mortgages filed for 6975 and thirteen released for 2612. Ebinger Hardware promotes Radiant Home Acorn base burners Quick Men Acorn ranges and Round Oak stoves.
Judge Jessen and Court Reporter Dixon returned from Nebraska City to resume the November term. Reed versus Cherry awarded restitution for lot 1, block 46 Weeping Water, while Mann versus Plattsmouth Ferry Co. and others grants title to lot 11, block 167 Plattsmouth. Graham versus Graham granted divorce with maiden name restored. Whalen bond renewed. Sitzman sentenced for assault, fine 100 dollars and costs suspended. Taylor versus Stull bonds and payments set toward judgment and child support. Boedeker case heavily watched as domestic matters probed. Sammons versus Sullivan libel verdict 20. Laxative Bromo Quinine advertisement follows.
Shoppers are invited to call at Zuckweiler and Lutz where French flannels go on sale with yard prices tagged at 65 cents regular price. The ad emphasizes a bargain opportunity for homeowners and clothing buyers.
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