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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1905

Page

3

Farmers Institute Draws Large Crowds Despite Threatening Weather

Farmers gathered in the city for the first Miattsmouth Farmers Institute amid threatening skies. J. M. Lewelling of Beaver City spoke on hog production and care, while D P D Ashburn of Gibbon explained methods for producing good corn and reasons for defective kernels. The event had hundreds of farmers in attendance and a crowded corn display at Tutt’s store room.

Ochek Institute Gering Miattsmouth J. M. Lewelling Beaver City Tie Tutt DPD Ashburn Gibbon

Decision date set for corn contest prizes

The date fixed for deciding the corn contest and awarding prizes is announced. Foreman Ss W Perin, a top state corn judge, will assess entries at the farmer's institute next Saturday but cannot attend before the stated date.

Ss. W. Perin State Farm Farmer's Institute Perio

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief

Riough skin and cracked hands are not only cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, but an occasional application will keep the skin soft and smooth. Best for Eczema, Cuts, Burns, Boils, etc. The genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve affords immediate relief in all forms of Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Protruding Piles. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co., Gering &Co.

DeWitt

Mothers Hold Children's Christmas Meeting at Roberts Home

The Mothers gathering at Mrs. J. M. Roberts home filled the rooms with mothers while children enjoyed a lively program. Marie Satter read a poem The Lookout Man and Marie Ebinger played a piano solo. Mrs. Rouse read the Christmas Story in place of the absent Mrs. Polk.

J. M. Roberts Marie Satter Marie Ebinger Rouse Polk C.C. Wescott Mattie M. Sleeth Moore Roberts

The Lost Boy Ben in a Christmas Vision

A fragmented prose piece traces Ben, a destitute wanderer, drifting through sleet and sorrow. He recalls a vision with his mother and the Christ child offering redemption, culminating in repentance and a hopeful return to grace.

Bazaar at Coates Hall Draws Big Crowd and Funds

St Marys Guild held a well attended bazaar at Coates Hall with four seasonal booths Spring Autumn Summer and Winter, guest items from Santa Claus and a gypsy booth. Proceeds expected near 204 with notable donations from Chase & Sanborn and local vendors.

St. Mary’s Guild Coates’ Hall St. Mary’s Minnie White A. J. Helps Henry Herold Cox T. S. Livingston W. W. Coates Imaine Nebraska Dora Fricke Carl Fricke W. L. Pickett Verna Leonard Coleman Anna Egenberger Clements E. W. Cook Dora Herald Florence White Miss Wirt Miss Montgomery Miss Jones Miss Robertson Mabel White Violet Dodge Mary Kunsmann George Dovey, Jr Santa Claus Florence Dovey Ruth Helps Verna Hart

Married by Judge Travis Eoward in Louisville ceremony

Olga Jensen of Louisville married Eoward A spbeck at the county judge's office with a return to Louisville aboard the Schuyler. Guests included the McNarlin and Seybert families. A Cedar Creek ball honors the couple, who plan to reside near Stanton Nebraska. Further news reports a fatal and a serious accident near Louisville and notes a separate marriage license for Rev. Fred J. Longhorst and Clara Nemke.

Eoward A.spbeck Olga Jensen Louisville McNarlin Andrew Seybert Henry Keil Stella Seybert Dunbar Cedar Creek Sayles’ Hall Sprieck Stanton, Neb St. Louis Fred J. Longhorst Wlattsmouth Neb Clara L.nemke Weleston St. Paul’s Church Journal Reporter Wellston Missouri

New Residents Boost Plattsmouth Prospects At Shops

The Commercial Club advertises for laborers and fifty new families plus many single men move to Plattsmouth to fill Burlington shops. Work remains heavy as rebuilt freight cars and passenger cars rise. residents anticipate lasting prosperity and a surge in housing and industry as new arrivals settle, buy property, and support local enterprise.

Burlington Plattsmouth

Return From Boyhood Home of Judge Archer in Ohio and West Virginia

Judge M Archer returned to his Ohio West Virginia boyhood region aboard No 1 and found his old office intact. His visit, after fifty one years, revived memories as he toured Marietta and his grandfather's house. He viewed elder headstones and spoke with long lived locals then returned home glad to be back.

Ben Bree Satan Christos Cis Tanzie Radhan Tiny Chery Louisville Jacob Meier S. M. Stribling Weeping Water Judge M. Archer Ohio West Virginia Ife Judge Archer Noble County Middle West Marietta Jadge

First Papers Taken For Several Foreign Residents

Geo L Claree of Austria A Victor Olson August Alexen and Benjamin Johnson of Sweden filed their first papers of naturalization at the district clerk's office today. The four men, residents of the Louisville neighborhood, are already valued members of the community.

Austria A. Victor Olson August Alexen Benjamin Johnson Sweden Louisville

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Kraft Clo. Co the Farmers’ Institute Perry Cass Co. Bank Fricke & Co Gering & Co China Christ Calvary Hell Sequin ST. Mary's Guild Dovey Chase & Sanhorn Travis Rev. Longhorst J. Bo. Danforth Ce. Rim Ayer
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