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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
1
Plattsmouth Farmers Institute Opens With Noted Speakers
The Plattsmouth Farmers Institute opened Friday at 2 pm in the district court room with many local farmers and townspeople present. F W Chase of Pawnee City and G Marshall of Lincoln spoke on good roads and soil incubation while secretary Henry Gering highlighted Cass county yields and urged continued attendance. Nine teen exhibits entered the seed corn contest with twenty five prizes to be awarded, as Mayor Gering welcomed visitors and crowds from Cass county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Cass
Cass County
Gering
F. W. Chase
Pawnee City
Nebraska
Chase
King
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Lewelling
Court House
Jas. McCulloch
Birthday Celebrations Honor DelesDernier and Uncle Dave
Wm DelesDernier marked a fiftieth birthday with a Sunday luncheon hosted by Mrs DelesDernier for friends. Mr Deles Deamer received a rocking chair and cigars, and guests later surprised Uncle Dave McCaig on his seventieth birthday with cigars and best wishes. Several friends attended. Elmwood Leader-Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DelesDernier
Messrs. A. St. Dickson
J. G. Stark
Joe Mullin
D. Clapp
Geo. Carnahan
J. R. Baird
Jno. Hall
L. F. Abley
L. F. Langhorst
David McCalg
D. Saxton
D. Kells
W. C. Bartlett
J. T. Comer
Elmwood Leader-Echo
G A R and W R C Elect Officers At Local Post Meeting
At the regular meeting Saturday evening at the local post of the G A R and the W R C the following officers were elected to direct the affairs of the G A R Commander J H Thrasher V Wm Earnhart J W Sam Barker Quartermaster H 4 Streight Champlain T M Carter Officer of the Day Jas Hickson Officer of the Guard John Renner Trustee I Hawksworth The W B R C also elected the following officers for the ensuing year President Bertha Peterson Senior Vice Mrs John Rubney Junior Vice Mrs Currey Chaplain Mrs Gallagher Conductor Mrs Ault Guard Mrs Jas Williams Treasurer Mrs Kerr Delegate to next state meeting Miss Gertrude Stenner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Rh
J. H. Thrasher
Wm. Earnhart
J. W
Sam Barker
Streight
Champlain
T. M. Carter
Jas, Hickson
John Renner
I. Hawksworth
W. BR. C
Bertha Peterson
John Rubney
Currey
Gallagher
Ault
Jas. Williams
Kerr
Gertrude Stenner
Lemons Grow In Cass County Nebraska Sample Demonstrates Possibilities
A lemon grown near South Bend Cass County by W. B. Roberts and his brother J. M. Roberts proves tropical fruits can be raised in Nebraska with much care. Mr. Roberts visited Plattsmouth to pay taxes and stay with family, bringing the notable fruit as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casscounty
W. BS. Roberts
South Bend
J. M. Roberts
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Boy Struck by Stray Gunfire Near Burlington Depot
Ten year old Blory Vroman, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Vroman, was hit on the chin by a stray bullet while standing on tracks north of the Burlington depot. The bullet skimmed the skin and paralyzed his tongue briefly, indicating the hunter fired toward the depot at close range, a careless act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Blory
Chas. Vroman
Death of Mrs W P Current Due to Blood Poisoning
Mrs W P Current died at 4 am yesterday from blood poisoning after a small lip sore became infected. She had been ill only a few days. Funeral services will be held at the M B E church at 2 pm this afternoon. Remains will not be opened at the church. friends may view at the home from 10 to 12 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Current
M. BE
Elmwood
Kayo
Gentle laxative recommendation from DeWitt’s Little Early Risers
The text cautions against violent cathartics and endorses a gentle movement to ease bowels. It promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and credits F. G. Fricke & Co as the manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
F. G. Fricke & Co
Rail line wins injunction to curb county tax collection
United States Marshal Warner serves notice of injunction on Cass County Treasurer W D Wheeler preventing county officials from enforcing delinquent taxes on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad and its lines. The order, issued by Judge Munger, blocks further collection actions until the U S Supreme Court rules on the case. Also notes S Wortman of Ashland Nebraska returning from the Pacific Coast and visiting relatives, long a Cass County pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabbey
Nebraska
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway Company
W. D. Whiteler
Cass County
Munger
Wa, 8
Circuit Court
Chicago, Hurlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Cobbey
C. B
United States
W. P. Warner
W. D. Wheeler
United States Supreme Court
Pacific Coast
Co. S. Wortman
Ashland
Neb
W. P. Wortman
Straban
Punishment for Mischievous Billy in Cass County School
A teacher catches Billy Jones writing a provocative line on the classroom blackboard after she returns. Billy admits authorship and is kept after school as punishment. Fellow pupils tease him, asking about a beating or being sawed, and Billy cryptically replies that it pays to advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Billy
Billy Jones
William
Hilly
Lehnhoff Family Leaves Cass County for Lincoln Home
Our old friend Henry Lehnhoff departed Monday for a new home in Lincoln after visiting Plattsmouth for several days. His wife and daughter moved ahead last week from near Louisville. A Cass County resident for decades, he cherished the old homestead where his children grew to adulthood and plans to keep the farm in memory. He bought a residence in the capital city to enjoy a comfortable retirement. The Journal wishes them happiness in their new place, noting Cass County’s loss and Lincoln’s gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lehnhoff
Plattsmouth
Lincoln
Louisville
Lehnhoff
Cass County
Vic
Holdrege Rumors Stir Burlington Railroad Scene
A Lincoln dispatch reports circulating talk that George W. Holdrege may leave the Burlington lines west of the Missouri for a Chicago post and be replaced by H C Byram with B Rogers moving to the Wymore division. Holdrege has led the Burlington for years and political duties have shaped his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Mr. Holdrege
Burlington Railroad
George W. Holdrege
Burlington Lines
Missouri River
Chicago
H.C. Byram
B. Rogers
Wymore
Byram
Holdrege
Burlington
Department of the Road
Mir. Holdrege
Harvard
Iowa
Burclington
Calvert
Rovers
Weight gain wonder at Bowie Tex by W L Ui
A Bowie Texas man W L Ui grew from 00 pounds to over 180 after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds He says he was dying of consumption and cured after 12 bottles Now weighs more than doubled and claims a full recovery Made available by F G Fricke Co with trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Tex
W. L. Ui
Dr. King
F. G. Fricke & Co
Missouri Pacific Bridge Closure Sparks Labor Friction
The Louisville Courier reports that the Missouri Pacific will not allow crossing their bridge, a move affecting many workers in north side stone quarries and sand pits. The ruling prompts inconvenience and tension among employees reliant on crossing access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacifi
Louisville Courier
Pepperberg's Huds Cigars Ad Sparks Holiday Gift Idea
An old advertisement encourages women to buy Pepperberg's cigars for men at Christmas. It promotes small boxes containing twelve or twenty-five cigars priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepperberg
Blaze Damages North Sixth Street Residence
Firefighters battled a Tuesday blaze at Wim Withrow's north Sixth Street home. The fire, origin undetermined, damaged a story and a half frame house with loss around 800 dollars before buckets and limited hose access contained it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Withrow
North Sixth Street
Aalford
Whber
Miraculous Cure Reported Using Electric Bitters
I M Adams and wife Henrietta Va claim a miraculous cure after their child with four years of eczema was labeled incurable. After reading about Electric Bitters and using seven bottles, the child was completely cured. The tonic is sold for 50 cents and 1.00 at G Prieke Co's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Adams
Henrietta
G. Prieke & Co
The Allure and Cost of Getting Something for Nothing
A reflective column argues against theft and gambling, noting two Pittsburg bank clerks jailed for embezzling 385000 dollars and urging work for honest gain. It laments the urge to obtain unearned riches and urges disciplined effort to avoid disgrace, urging steady labor over schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wullty
Eiger
Kodol Digestant Promoted by Chicago Lab Firm
B C DeWitt Co of Chicago certifies Kodol digestant complies with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The large Kodol laboratory serves many indigestion patients, with FP G Fricke & Co selling the product locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Fp, G, Fricke & Co
Christmas Gift Dilemma For Wife: Bedroom Suite Or Rip
A reader asks what suits a Christmas present for a wife better a fine bedroom suite or a handsome rip. The note suggests the furniture shop owner M. Hild offers exactly what is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hild
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Reform School
Institute
F. M. Chase
M. W. Thomas
G. W. Holmes
Chas. Jean
C. L. Wiles
Rudolph Hell
N. B. Todd
F. 5. Cook
John C. Peterson
J. N. Batley
Chas. E. Cook
C. Bengen
Will Baldwin
Harvey Harger
Chas. T. Peacock
H. M. Miller
C. A. Miller
Frank Ploetzer
the Institute
Cc. A.r.and
W.R.C
Lemons
Current
U. S
Warner
Tion
W. C. Wheeler
W. L. Withrow
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