Fine Christmas Gifts at Her Old Store
A local shop advertises fine art ware china leather goods laces neckwear and other fine items for Christmas gifts at Her old's store.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
3
A local shop advertises fine art ware china leather goods laces neckwear and other fine items for Christmas gifts at Her old's store.
Claus Speck closed a deal to own 400 acres on Gouchenour Island south of Plattsmouth. One quarter is cultivated, the rest timbered. He will hire wood choppers to supply first class stove wood and expects a profitable venture.
Rough skin and cracked hands are cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with occasional use keeping skin soft. It relieves eczema cuts burns boils and piles and is sold by F G Fricke Co Gering Co Dr Marshall dentist with guaranteed work.
The Parmele hall concert by the Huterpean club led by Mrs Hasse drew about eighty singers with Miss Kittie Cummins at the piano. The program featured notable numbers including The Sea Hath Its Pearls and The Heaven's are Telling with strong solo and quartet performances and a stirring finale.
Judge Travis united 32 year old William G. Chappell and 17 year old Christina Schwartz in marriage at his office this afternoon. Both are from Nehawka. Witnesses were Mrs. Mary Tucker of Plattsmouth and Geo E Chappell of Nehawka.
Asa Davis reports killing a large wolf several miles northeast of town as it trotted to his buggy and attacked a chicken. Davis, with David Patterson and another armed man, fired three loads of shot, ending the predator that men called one of the biggest seen. The beast was noted for threatening a child.
The Journal notes the marriage of Cash L. Wiles and Olive M. Cole at the bride’s parents home south of town last evening. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Loran Wiles, brother of the groom, in a large gathering of relatives and friends who wish the couple a prosperous life together.
In Plattsmouth a smooth thief browsed I A McElwain Jewelry, asked to set aside two rings for later pickup, and returned to claim none. A second hand dealer, Mr Jackson, pawned a ring for four dollars and, after checks, MP McElwain identified it as his eight dollar ring. The thief vanished. police cannot locate him, but the ring was safely returned to its owner.
Roy Ketcham, son of Col. Ketcham editor of Crawford Nebraska Tribune, is in custody for stealing B A McElwain's ring. He previously used the names Williams and Curtis, was arraigned in Justice Archer's court, refused to plead, and asked for a 24 hour continuance. His hearing is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
The death of Ed Olive from typhoid fever was reported yesterday in Dallas. He once lived in Plattsmouth and ran a photography business. sister Lou Meyers of Cedar Creek is named among his relatives.
A local agent announces partnerships with Bruce Sires of Plainview Nebraska to market land in Pierce Antelope and Knox counties. Several listed properties include 1460 acre farm near Plainview, a half section near Plainview with 10 acres rice grove, 80 acre lot near Plainview, 160 acres near Brunswick, and a 320 acre tract near Brunswick with new buildings. Prices range from 42 to 55 per acre with various mortgage terms and trade options.
A thief entered the Missouri Pacific depot by the ticket department and stole several way station tickets and coupons. The incident occurred as an unidentified man lingered on the premises. Police, led by Chief Fitzgerald, detained a suspect for examination around noon the following day.
Yesterday evening near the forks of two avenues Mr. L. Tate and Emmons Richey were returning from Murray after real estate work for Tate. A frightened team toppled the buggy on a graded spot, Tate being injured with scratches and bruises while Richey escaped serious harm as the vehicle and team rolled toward August Gorder’s residence.
A Wednesday evening wedding in Plattsmouth united Miss Enna Robbins and Mr. William Renner of Omaha with Rev. D A Youtzy officiating. The bride wore white, the groom black, and a festive reception followed before the couple departed for Omaha on the Union Pacific line.
A Washington special dated Wednesday reports Senator Burkett will introduce a bill tomorrow to appropriate 75000 for purchasing a site and erecting a federal building at Plattsmouth.
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