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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
7
Community notes show Mrs. Walther heading to Minneapolis with visits planned to Chicago relatives. Virgil Miller and others are noted visiting nearby towns, with dinners, shopping trips, and social calls across Weeping Water, Manley, Lincoln, and Murray.
Maple Grove reports Mr. and Mrs. James Tilson visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tilson in Murray on Thursday. Mrs. Louie Puls spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hild in Plattsmouth. Mrs. Gerber of Elmwood is visiting daughter Mrs. Hamond Beck. William Patterson attended the John Gorder sale near Plattsmouth last week. William Philpot hauling corn for Murray's Farmers Elevator to feed stock this winter. Relatives were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Puls Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Renner of Wymore stay this week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herren. Pleasant Hill school box supper drew a large crowd with a fine program. Boxes and the popular lady contest raised 33 dollars 85 cents.
A New York physician quips that women in thin stockings and shoes would bankrupt doctors. Do not wait for a cold to become pneumonia treat it at once. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is designed for coughs and colds and has earned wide approval for its cures. Sold by all dealers.
Box Butte county boards appeal district court ruling over Burlington Railroad assessment disputes totaling 192734 on company land. Deere E J McVann seeks half-rate return charges on farm implements, while Burlington seeks overcharge rebates with Commission orders. Fire warnings issued as Christmas bulletin urges safe heating and tree decorations.
Hastings Neb December 1 The purported will of the late John O Connor attempting to leave his entire estate valued at 100 000 to John T Culavin of Omaha was voided by Judge Button for lack of proper witnessing under Nebraska law Culavin would not contest the estate The judge appointed city clerk A T Bratton and E A Livingston as administrators with a 56 000 bond Sixteen heirs have filed claims and about fifty more are expected Hearings to establish heirship are not yet scheduled Prolific inquiries from across the United States and Ireland suggest extended litigation ahead Two alleged sons of O Connor have yet to appear.
Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels, a premier colored troupe, will perform at the Parmele Theater on Christmas night with a lineup of acclaimed artists. The company promises refined talent, high salaries, and striking scenic effects, and readers are advised to watch for the noon street parade.
In Kearney Nebraska 70 has been subscribed by three city businessmen to award a prize for the farm boy who gives the best reason why a farmer should attend the six weeks short course at the state farm opening in January. The money will assist the winner to take the course.
Kearney Nebraska on December 18 reports the city likely to call a special election to vote on 19000 bonds to buy a centrally located tract and convert it into a baseball park and public pound.
The Journal office in Plattsmouth offers the citys most complete stationery collection including box paper and a variety of visiting and calling cards.
Ed Casey visited Lincoln on Monday and Tuesday with Miss Grayce Batley trading there Saturday. Several residents including Harry Parsell, Isaac Wolfe, Mrs. E. M. Stone, W. E. Gasev, Ebb Patterson, KR A. Stone, Dell Tyson, Dale Boyles, Miss Stella Sheesley, J. A. Shaffer, County Superintendent Miss Mary Foster, Mrs. F orman, Sr., Mrs. George Foreman Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Skinner, and Miss Cal Stewart appear in Lincoln by bus or train for business, visits, or shopping.
A mix of local visits and family news from the area. Mr. and Mrs. Elieer Reonetl welcomed a son born December 13. Beverages and social visits feature as residents travel to Pleasant, Iowa and Minneapolis on business. The Ladies' Aid and community groups reported meetings and fund efforts, with net receipts around 819.
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