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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
5
The city merchants report a busy week with improved Christmas trade as shoppers begin early gift buying. Officials advise acting now to secure preferred stock before the three remaining shopping days. Eugene Maurer continues to recover at Glenwood from typhoid fever, able to sit up but still weak.
A Green Bay man writes that a bad cough kept him awake at night. He used two small bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and was completely cured. The advertisement notes availability at all druggists.
All parties indebted to the estate of August Gerder deceased must call and settle at once. Accounts are at Gerder's Implement Store. Fred Gerder, Executor.
County Surveyor Fred Patterson startled courthouse occupants by entering armed with a large wooden maul. The weapon, likely carved from a tree root, was found along the Missouri river bluffs by William Gilmore and gifted to Patterson to join his growing collection of local relics.
J A Kimbro of Georgetown Texas says Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has long served as a household remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles providing permanent relief in obstinate cases. It contains no opiates and is sold by all druggists.
The sophomore class held a party at Arthur White’s home last evening. Uninvited visitors who crashed the event ate a medicine loaded pie and suffered as a result. Guests partook in games while freshmen doctors treated the pie eaters.
A Taunton Massachusetts woman writes she survived age eighty seven and found relief from sleep disruption bladder weakness and rheumatic pains through Foley Kidney Pills. She reports passing her 87th birthday and credits the remedy. For sale by all druggists.
News from Cedar Creek reports the sudden death of Mrs. Ed Lownes yesterday afternoon at about 5 o clock at her home south of Cedar Creek. Authorities suspect she took carbolic acid in a personal crisis but the reason remains unclear. Mrs Lohnes, in her early twenties, was the daughter of George Meisinger and wife of Ed Lohnes, who survives her. The tragedy shocks relatives across the county.
Yesterday near Mynard Mrs George M Hild assisted at the John Urish home when her left hand tip was severed by a sausage grinder. Medical aid was summoned and the injured finger tip was removed. she was left in considerable pain but made as comfortable as possible.
A vintage public notice promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming to restore kidney and bladder health. It describes backache and nervous spells as warning signs and urges regular use to improve condition.
A Middleton Georgia parent praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best safeguard against croup. The writer cites that his children, prone to catching cold, obtain prompt relief and quick cures, noting they keep the remedy at home to prevent croup.
Jesse McVey arrived in this city after months visiting his old home in Ohio. He plans a few weeks of visits with friends here and nearby while feeling much improved in health since leaving last fall. He traveled to Nebraska via Kansas City and briefly visited Liath city.
Fire commissioner W. B. Ridgell urges cautious Christmas tree decorating with fire extinguishers water and nonflammables. He notes fires start small but can grow quickly and calls for chemical extinguishers at churches and public trees while urging homes to supervise heating and wiring.
While preparing a large Christmas tree yesterday Eric Berkstrom sustained a laceration from a saw blade while trimming branches. He required stitches and will wear a bandaged hand for several days, delaying his holiday activities.
William Fire of Murray and G G Meisinger with wife visited the city yesterday to trade with merchants. Frank Vallery and wife traveled to the metropolis to attend to business. William Shea and Charles Malley, and Mrs George Rhoden with Mrs Arthur Baker, rode the Burlington toward Omaha for hospital visits or city business. John Albert headed to Omaha to visit his daughter-in-law at the hospital. Maple Grove blacksmith hk. Cr. Bailey came to town to arrange repairs for a mobile at the Kuanp machine shop. George P P Meisinger of Cedar Creek and George Metsinger of Mynard also visited for trading and meeting friends.
Jotn Engelkometer near Maple Grove travels toward the metropolis this morning aboard Now 10. Esther Godwin heads to Onola to visit her brother Ralph over Christmas. Ruth Godwin leaves for Kenasaw Nel to stay with her sister over the holiday. W Heil and wife near Cedar Creek spend a few hours in town while J A Donelan and daughter Margaret visit Ne braska City for Sunday with relatives. EF J Vennines and wife near Cedar Creek arrive yesterday to attend to business with merchants. George Engelkemeter and wife near Maple Grove ride the Burlington to Pilzer Neb for Christmas visits.
Evergreen Camp No 70 Woodmen of the World held a well attended meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Consul Commander J Likew ise, Advisory Lieutenant A F Alford, Banker P J Vallery, Clerk W B Rishel, Escort George Silzoan, Inside Watch George H Becker, Sentry M McCool, Manager for Three Years Y V Mullis, Physicians Drs E W Cook and Ek D Cammins were chosen.
The Holly orchestra arrived home after performing at a city hall dance in Avoca last night. The event was well attended by residents of the village and surrounding area, and dancers enjoyed the music as they moved to the lively rhythms from the visiting musicians.
The city woke to a sudden temperature drop and fresh snow this morning after widespread rain last night. Residents faced slippery sidewalks as a chilly wind howled, and merchants anticipate a winter upswing in business across sectors.
RR Noble, a Burlington conductor, completed purchase of Lena 4 to 6 in black 83 known as the Patterson place from Walter Scott. The property is described as one of the nicest homes in the city offering a comfortable residence for Noble and his family after prior difficulties in finding a suitable house.
A number of fine Plymouth Rock chickens for sale by Woe Gilmore at KR F. D0. Plattsnorth Nebraska.
A notice promises a full refund of money if customers are not satisfied with a sack of Forest Rose four seeds or product. The offer specifies a money back guarantee.
State papers report changes to Burlington schedules effective Sunday January 4. No 2 the fast Denver train will arrive at 3 30 p m and depart at 3 43 for the east improving overall timing by about twenty minutes. No 4 from Lincoln will leave at 3 50 and reach Council at 8 30 a m. Changes will affect central and western county residents and adjust connections with the Schuyler and Ne b lines.
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