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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

5

Local residents visit city for business and events

G P Heil from Cedar Creek and James Stander with Adam Meisnger traveled to the city for business. Carl D Ganz of Alvo attended matters and visited friends. W G Kieck spoke at the Elks memorial in Nebraska City. Mrs E O Vroman returned from Watson Missouri after a funeral. The Rebal family and Mrs Stratton returned from Chicago after Thanksgiving. John Wunderlich of Nehawka visited district court. C E Tefft of Weeping Water handled legal matters. Mrs E B Perry and Grace attended Jason Newell's funeral in Lincoln. August Doering renewed his Journal subscription. Harry Beal took his son Richard to Omaha for an injured leg procedure.

G. P. Heil Cedar Creek James Stander Adam Meisinger Louisville Carl D. Ganz Alvo Banker W. G. Kieck Nebraska City Orater Elks Memorial E. O. Vroman Watson Missouri John G. Wunderlich Nehawka C. E. Tefft E. B. Perry Jease Miss Grace Lincoln Jason Newell Perry August Doering Journal

Weeping Water Visitors Attend to Local Matters

Tuesday visitors include Dally J. M. Teegarden of Weeping Water handling city business. Attorney J. A. Capwell and Fred Menchau Jr of Elmwood called at the county court. D. C. West and grandson Robert Whinderich visited Omaha then returned home to Nehawka. David Samson returns from Beaver City where three oil wells have been sunk in that area.

J. A. Capwell Fred Menchau, Jr Elmwood D. C. West Robert WhinderHch Omaha Nehawka David Samson Beaver City Indica

Mynard Red Cross Meeting Notice

Mynard branch of the American Red Cross invites members and all interested to a meeting at the home of Guy Kiser on Friday evening December 7 from 7 20 to 8 00 o clock. d5 2rd ltw

Mynard American Red Cross Guy Kiser

Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Promotes Digestion Health

An old advertisement from the Daily Journal touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and is marketed to restore digestion weight and blood purity. It notes availability at drug stores for a price of $1.25.

America

Pioneer Resident Samuel Furlong dies after long Cass county life

Samuel Lawrence Furlong a Cass county pioneer born October 20 1839 in Michigan died Saturday at his son Marcus Furlongs home after a lengthy illness. He came to Nebraska in 1870 with his wife Calpreia Low and raised a large family across Plattsmouth and Murray area. He was a devout Methodist a Republican and long active in prohibition circles. He leaves six sons Frank Marcus Edward James and Albert and a brother Marcus L Furlong of Hot Springs SD. Funeral at Murray Presbyterian church and burial at Young Cemetery.

Cass County Samuel Lawrence Furlong Marcus L. Furlong Rock Bluffs Michigan Handen Delaware County New York Calpreiia Low George W Carrie Charles W Myrtle Frank H. Furlong Seattle Wash Plattsmouth Edward O. Furlong Steamboat Springs Colo James W. Furlong Denver Colorado Albert C. Furlong Portland Oregon Nebraska Furlong Methodist Church Hot Springs South Dakota Presbyterian Murray Young Cemetery City

Prisoners Attempt Escape From Local Jail

Last night around 10 39 the sheriff and his family heard unusual noises from the jail’s prisoner area. The sheriff investigated and found two inmates in the ante room with only a door between them and freedom. They used a water pipe as a pry to break the padlock but were recaptured and returned to their cells.

Quinton Joe Davis John Koukal

Elks Pay Tribute to Departed Members

Yesterday afternoon the Elks gathered at the club house to observe a day of tribute to departed members. Dr J B Livingston presided as exalted ruler and the secretary Emil J Hild called each name as illuminated crosses displayed in memory.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks J. 8. Livingston Emil J. Hild

Alleged forger apprehended near Greenwood

County Attorney Cole and Frank Detlef seized Joe Davis, accused of passing numerous checks signed Olf Gison, his farm employer. Davis, previously living in Iowa, declined to disclose his residence. A hearing Saturday night bound him over to district court for trial.

Cole Frank Detlef Greenwood Joe Davis Ashland Lincoln Davis Olf Gison Iowa William Weber District Court

Death takes Ernst L Jahrig in Plattsmouth age sixty six

Ernest L Jahrig died at his Plattsmouth home after a long illness caused by hardening of the arteries. He was born in Saxony on November 11 1845 and came to America with his family in 1881. He lived in Louisville and Plattsmouth and worked for the Burlington shops before moving to Cambria Wyoming then returning to Plattsmouth nine years ago. Surviving are his four children J R Jahrig Mrs Augusta Weber Mrs Bertha Buck and W G Jahrig. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 pm from St Pauls Evangelical Church led by Rev H Kottich.

Ernest L. Jahrig Germany America Saxony Louisville Plattsmouth The Burlington Cambria Wyoming Jahrig Cecelia Reich J. R. Jahrig Augusta Weber Howard Montana Bertha Buck Osage

Brilliant Kathleen show to be staged in Plattsmouth

The Kathleen romantic musical comedy will be staged at the Parmele theatre on December 13 and 14 under the Maccabees W A B. Miss Freeland directed by John 3 Rogers Producing Co. and the cast promises snappy songs dainty dances and pretty girls with tickets sold by cast members and the Maccabees.

Kathleen Parmele Theatre the Maccabees Miss Freeland John 3 B. Rogers Producing Co John B. Rogers Cast The Maccabees

Doan’s Medicine Advertises Kidney Pills and Ointment

Doan’s Kidney Pills promise relief for kidney ills and Doan’s Ointment treats skin itching. Doan’s Rezulets is shown as a mild laxative. Sold at all drug stores.

Doan Doen

Repairing Singer Sewing Machines in Needles

Oil, Needles, repairing services offered by Singer Sewing Machine Co. Includes contact by phone number 9 for service inquiries and repairs.

Singer Sewing Machine Co

Oyster Supper and Bazaar at Cedar Creek

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid of Cedar Creek will host an oyster supper and bazaar in the hall on Thursday night December 13. Everyone invited. Also includes a short note about Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil for cuts burns and bruises, priced 30c and 60c.

Cedar Creek Presbyterian Ladies Aid of Thomas

Hemettitching Picot Edging at Singer Sewlne Co

Advertisement notes hemming and picot edging services offered by Singer Sewing Machine Co at phone number 4.

Picot Singer Sewlne Machine Co

Visitors in the City Show Old-Guard Figures in Town

This morning William J. O'Brien former state superintendent of fisheries and Emil Sturzenegger postmaster at South Bend visited the Journal office. Their presence drew praise from the publisher who called them among the best known and most genial in the county.

William J. O'Brien Emil Sturzenegger South Bend Hhere Journal

Coens Regulats Bilious Attacks Sold in Stores

Bilious after dinner with heavy feeling and bitter taste. Complexion sallow. Coens Regulats for bilious attacks advertised as available at all stores.

Coen

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Victor Records J. W Crabill C. B. & Q. Watch Harry Beal Richard J. M. Teegarden Weeping Water Mynard Red Cross Daily Journal C.E. Wescott S. L. Furlong J. M. Patterson P. W. Agnew O. Cc. Bookmeyer F. J. Morgen S. M. Chapman C. E. Coffey F. W. Richey J. W. Egenberger F. C. Frink D. Hawksworth F. M. Richey H. Ji. Burgess H. D. Travis D. L. Amiret J. H. Kuhns W. K. Fox Ll. E. Lliogzart M. A. Jironsek H. Hirz Thrasher W. F. Dickson E. W. Cook D. H. Cook H. M. Miller E. Beenhergeer J. E. McDaniel M. Gering T. E. Parmele L. C. Sharp A. G. Roman F. R. Ballance ELKS Club House Take Town K. of C. Hall K. of C. Hail Shout Catholic Daughters of America Clara Gegune Falls City Court Columbia Ladies of the Holy Rosary Altar Society John J. Syohoda C. D. of Damian Flynn Father Shine P. J. Fivnon Plattsmouth Court Santa Soennichsen Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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