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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1913

Page

8

Xmas Shopping Items For Ladies

An item list for holiday shoppers features white waists fancy aprons embroidered velvet collars lace collars and cuffs silk rateen collars and cuffs McCallum silk hosiery Phoenix silk hosiery silk petticoats embroidered center pieces fancy neckwear mesh bags new novelty hand bags silver and gold coin purses Cheeney Bros foullard embroidered handkerchiefs lace edge handkerchiefs and holly boxes for Xmas.

McCallum Phoenix Cheeney Bros Foullard

Local residents and visitors named in weekly notes

Leonard Thacker and wife return from a two week visit in Walthill. Dr E W Cook of Plattsmouth calls in on the way to Weeping Water. James Cook comes back from Texas to visit relatives and ease rheumatic limbs. Taylor Buek and wife depart for Traverton to visit Mr and Mrs Themlore Hoek in Wisconsin. H Frans and wife spend Monday in Omaha. Mr Kraus conducts business while his wife visits. A W Simmons of Walla Walla arrives to visit relatives. Vernon Arn and family leave for Clarington Ohio to spend a month with relatives and friends.

Leonard Thacker Walthill E. W. Cook Plattsmouth Weeping Water James Cook Texas Taylor Buek Traverton Wryo Buek Themlore D. Hoek H. Frans Omaha Kraus Wisitine A.W. Simmons Walla Walla Wash W. RB. Davis Fannie Efikenbury Vernon Tft Arn Clarington Ohio Mr. Arn

Mrs. Mark Visits Syracuse Daughter in Ill Health

Mrs W H Mark travelled to Syracuse last Saturday to visit her daughter Mrs Harry Graves who is ill for several days. She returned Tuesday with her young granddaughter Helen accompanying her. Joseph Cole of Wymore arrived Tuesday to visit sister Mrs William Chalfant and other relatives. Cole recalls youth near Reck Bloc s and reconnects with old friends during the trip.

W. H. Mark Syracuse Harry Graves Helen Joseph Cole Wymore William Chalfant Mr. Cole Reck Blof’s

Weeping Water Republicans Share Weekend Visits

WEEPING WATER Republican society notes a Sunday visit from Mr and Mrs Jake Domingo and Mrs Earl Jenkins family. Mrs Charles Dill and children from Rosalie arrived Friday to visit her mother Mrs CharlesPhilpot. The Spangler family and Scot Davis from Scotts Bluff visited and plans to move. hog and stock activity noted. Mrs Earnest Roney left for Minnesota with her husband moving there. Mr and Mrs M Walker head to Minneapolis to visit relatives before returning via Chicago.

Charles Dill Rosalie Charles Philpot Will Spangler Spangler John Heebner Scot Davis Scotts BK Blufff Jesse Davis Scot W. W Scott's Bluffs Adam Cook Philip Oook Norfolk Earnest Ronne Minnesota Omaha

For Sale Accomplete Eastman's Photo Outfit

For sale cheap an Accomplete Eastman's photographic outfit includes a 4x5 camera. Listed by J. Asch in Murray Nebraska.

Eastman J. Asch Murray Neb

For Rent Farm Near Town in Southern Alberta

For Rent. A farm near town in Southern Alberta. Contact O. Cole at My nard Neb for details. 42-15-2wks-w

Alberta S&s. O. Cole Mynard Neb

Local items note Christmas break and travel

J O Ward shipped cattle and hogs to the South Omaha market. School closes Friday for a week of Christmas vacation, resuming December 29 at 9 40 a m. Families travel to Gretna Bedford and Davenport for reunions. Mrs J H Robinson dies at 50 after two month illness. Bank of Commerce plans to raise capital from 15000 to 25000 effective January 1st citing town growth and prosperity.

J. O. Ward South Omaha Alice Voigt Davenport Neh Julius Ragoss Voigt Jiglita Ragoss Peru Norruil W. F. Piers Gretna Glendale Johnson Hugh Seiver el Reno Oklahoma Bank of Commerce Nebraska

Barn To Art Gardner Parents Welcome Newborn Girl

Mrs. Oscar Lehman improves after illness. Ernst Schroeder from Clear water visits relatives. Mrs. J J Werman travels to Lincoln for mother’s illness. Jasiel Forsythe and daughter visit Gothenburg. A seven and three quarter pound girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Art Gardner. A 73½ pound boy arrives to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mueunchau. Lu Latrem and wife to depart.

Barn Art Gardner Oscar Lehman Ernest Schroeder Clearwater Neb A. Schroeder J. J. Werman Lincoln Mirst Allen Kerr Jasiel Forsythe Wr. Wall Gothenburg Hey Ben Mueunchau J.u. Latrem

Freling Family Visits New York City Relative Event

The Freling family including Albert Freling his wife and daughter and Miss Erma and Minnie Freling and Ernest Freling from Westfield New York arrived Monday for a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Frohlich. The Eagle Gun club traveled to Elmwood Thursday afternoon bringing home the bacon with sixteen geese and five turkeys. The boss showed fine shooting and impressed Elmwood’s champions.

New York City Albert Freling Erma Minnie Freling Ernest Freling Westfield N. Y Jake Frohlich Eagle Gun Club Ta Elmwood Westerdias Ebbowood

Elmwood Community Telegrams and Visits

Local notes list residents traveling for holidays visiting relatives in Nebraska Missouri and Iowa. Mrs. Bartlett leaves for Crete orom Neb to visit sister. Leon Pooley to Missouri. Stark Mullin party return from Lincoln. Sens family head to Oklahoma for wedding. McLaughlin and family visit Pillshore. Hayes hosts a country house event. Manning and Dimimili travel from Minneapolis and Lincoln for Swarts estate matters. Cassel family to Valparaiso and Ulysses for a week-long absence.

W. G. Bartlett Cgorad Neb Leon Pooley Missouri J. &. Stark Grandma Mullin Lincoln Wim. Sens Farms Oklahoma Henry McLaughlin George Miller Mona Francis Pickwell Murdock Pillshore Eas H. B. Hayes Wm. Manning Minneapolis Minn Henry Dimimili Dd Swarts W. H. HH Cassel Earl Valparaiso Wayland Ulysses

Nehawka News Highlights Local Visits and Loss

Teff lorie of Nelson Berger shipped his load of Sheep Monday. Clare Rosencrans was here from Plattsmouth for his regular over Sunday visit. Mrs. Chriswisser was a passenger to Murray Friday evening. J. M. Palmer and son, Quinton went to Plattsmouth Tuesday evening. Dan Anderson awaits the return of a lost watch from weeks ago at the football game. Mrs. H. L. Thomas returned from Omaha after visiting relatives. Adolph Ross and Miss Clarissa Martin were married in Nebraska City Wednesday. L. C. Todd family to Lincoln for winter housing at 1845 A street. W. W. Coltingham died near Nehawka after a cancer struggle. FE. M. Pollard leaves for St. Louis to press Missouri valley growers at a meeting.

Nelson Berger Clare Rosencrans Plattsmouth Chriswisser Murray J. M. Palmer Quinton Playtsmouth RIK Dan Anderson H. L. Thomas Omaha Adolph Ross Clarissa Martin Nebraska City L. C. Todd Lincoln Nehawka W. W. Coltingham FE. M. Pollard St. Louis Missouri Valley New York

Platte Mutual Insurance Company Records Prompt Payments

The Platte Mutual Insurance Company of this city reports prompt payment on policies after a fire in the Coates block. G L Herger received a draft to cover losses from the disaster. The firm, based in the Doyer building, aims to liberal patronage by offering low rates and fair handling of claims through secretary J J Petersen and the legal department.

Platte Mutual Insurance Company G L. Herger Plattsmmouth Coups Doyer J.J. Petersen Uied

Address by Mr Switzer at Waniversits Place High School

Yesterday morning the Waniversits Place high school welcomed Mr F R Switzer of the state organization VY Moai A. He spoke on placing a state high school worker in the field to reach young men and boys in the state. He explained the organization’s work and aims to help students live better lives.

F. RR. Switzer Waniversits Place VY. Moai A Switzer

Entertaining Luncheon at Coates Block Apartments

Yesterday Mr and Mrs BR M Shines entertained friends at their Coates block luncheon. Attendees included W L Rosencrans V Zucker W D Smith G S Tidd Anaconda Montana and Mrs FE I Grybsky for a pleasant social gathering.

BR. M. Shines Coates Messrs Nan Mesdames W. EL. Reosencrans V. Zucker W. D. Smith G. S. Tidd Anaconda Montana FE. I. Grybsky

Genuine Syrup of Figs Sale Promoted by Gering & Co

This week only offer for Genuine Syrup of Figs priced at 35 cents. Advertised by Gering & Co with phone contact 36 for orders or inquiries.

Gering & Co

Box Social Proves A Big Success At Woodbine School

A Friday box social in district No 20 East drew a good crowd with songs recitations and music. Mathilde Donat led the event and pupils earned 54 008 with Marie Kaffenberger winning the top prize.

Woodbine Mathilde Donat Marie Kaffenberger Miss Donat Miss Kaffenberger Marie Elbee

The Big Minstrel Show at the Parmele Theatre Christmas Night

Richanis and Pringle present Georgi Minstrels at the Parmele Theatre on Christmas night. The famed minstrel group receives glowing press endorsements and promises one of the season’s best shows. A big military band street parade is planned at noon. tickets are on sale at Werrieh and Hadraba's drug store.

Stiles Richanis & Pringles Georgi Parmele Theater Cliss Werrieh & Hadraba

Pleasant Time at Tulene Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. To lene and Miss Balres hosted a December 21 gathering at their Tulene home. A large audience enjoyed dancing and table games while a cake bake was served by Mrs. Agnes and Mrs. Tilene, with warm thanks to the Tulene family for their hospitality.

J. W. Tolene Dumbtier Tewe Lynch Toles Agnes Tilene Tulene

Fistic Encounter at Louisville Leads to Guilty Plea

A brawl at Lewisville pits quarry workers against each other Saturday evening. Several men were arraigned and pled guilty to charges in a local court called by Junior Propps. Attorney Taylor will travel to the scene this afternoon to handle the matter.

Lewisville Taylor

Reward Offered for White Man Seen in Local Trouble

A garbled notice offers a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest of a white man described as weary and involved in an incident near Cetetth. The text mentions Hall's Caters Core and references various names and firms, including J. Cunney & Co and Miller constables, but details are unclear due to the damaged OCR.

Hall Itess & J. Cunney & CO Pottler Meils Penng Miller Conetipeties

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zuckweiler & Luiz Union, Ledger Weeping Republican Soieiordo Jake Domingo Louisville Eagle. Beacon Elmwood Echo Teff Lorie of California H. M. Soennichsen Parmele Theatre A. G. Bach & CO
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