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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
Visitors and residents from Union to Omaha Lincoln and Chicago are listed including Leonard Brittan J C Zimmerer W W Straub H G Wellenseik and others. The article mentions school attendance issues, a birthday party for Marie Dowley and a corn show sweepstakes winner William Kempke.
Dr E R Kaar, dentist, will make weekly trips to Avoca every Wednesday starting August 19. Office with Dr Brendel. Appointments can be made with him.
Numerous local residents and relatives travel between Manley and Omaha for Thanksgiving events. Names noted include Mr. and Mrs. Jenkine, Walter Jenkine, P. E. B. Spangler, John Casey and wife from Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. James Carper, Lewis Stander, Mrs. John Tighe, Mrs. John Rauth, Walter Andrus, Herold Andrus, and C. M. Andrus. A social dinner for about thirty five at Wm. Stohlman’s home is described along with visits to Weeping Water and St. Mary Kansas.
David Free man of Kempt Nova Scotia reports relief from a dull after meal feeling using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He says the pills strengthen digestion regulate the liver and bowels and are superior to pills with no extra cost. He invites a free sample at T G Fricke Co. drug store.
Dr George W Clutter a prominent Omaha dentist was found dead in his office in the Cushman block near Sixteenth and Dodge streets. A gas hose connected to stoves was found lit near his body and police suspect suicide amid questions about his finances and a possible late night visit by a man linked to rumors. His son was detained in a drunken stupor but not charged. The widow and community remember him as a popular longtime resident.
Seasonal health advice urges care to avoid illness from neglect. Tuiner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine is recommended to stimulate digestion boost appetite and strengthen the body, claimed to support stomach and bowel health in sickness caused by weak blood and weakness. Sold at drug stores from Tuiner in Chicago.
A Nebraska City report describes a farmer with three cows upset by a litter of two month old calves standing on hind legs to reach milk. The calves steal rations and balance on their front feet, while the farmer jokes they must be Republican due to their stubborn behavior. The county court records show a marriage license grant to Thomas Hartley Satinon and Evan Fox. Nearby Norris and family visit, as Haynes delivers for Keven, Tetler, and Salt Piewon. Chamberhill’s Salve advertised for internal use. E.G. Fricke & Co. sells it.
Fragmentary text describes applying a salve once daily for two days to treat a sore with lingering traces. Mentions individuals and a committee, plus prices for related items, but details are garbled and uncertain.
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