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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

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ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE

William Atwouwk died at his tore in this city Sunday morning December A). He was 66 years and 12 days old, surrounded by his wife and relatives. Born in Dknasville New York he settled in this area on a government tract. He was united in marriage March ithi pion. A long resident, he joined the MEB channets in both, and Iron, Cliath church, active and respected. Survived by wife, two sons A W Atwood and S R Atwood, and several grandchildren. Funeral at M. Bochureh Tuesday at 2. Rev J W Swan officiated with Rev TY Baird assisting. Pallbearers were grandsons L Le Atwood, J W Newell, Callie, Dom and Ralph Atwood, and nephew S Atwood. Floral tributes extensive. large turnout of townsfolk.

William Atwouwk Mr. Atwood Durin Flo Dknasville New York Brewesnbeer Eset Cork Miaralull Momaty Hilineis Dsth Peart Dilineis Tre Cliath Chate Tie Diog Atwond Phortsmouth Iss A.W. Atwood Ss. It. Atworud Lineelo Tim M. Bochureh Oelock J. W. Swan Ty. Baird Presbyterian Church L. le Atwood J. W. Newell Callie Dom Ralph Atwood S. Atwood James, Iowa Plattsmouth Christian Gentienen Deace

Narrow Escape from Injury in South Park Visit

Mrs J T Tall narrowly escaped serious injury last Sunday evening after a buggy overturned when a frightened horse wheeled. Both occupants were thrown from the buggy but escaped with only a few bruises. The incident occurred during a visit to the Dex tor family in South Park. The horse freed itself and the buggy righted itself before returning home.

J. TE. Tall Dextor South Park

Stray bullet injures young girl near home

Pearlie Wentz, daughter of N. S Pratt, was struck by a stray bullet while walking home with her grandfather around noon Monday. The bullet pierced her sleeve but caused only minor injury, suggesting careless shooting, likely from a youth, with origin uncertain.

Vrami N.S Pratt Pearlie Wentz

Surprise Bible class honors Mrs Stoutenborough at Mayor’s home

Last Friday evening Mrs Stoutenborough’s Bible class surprised her at Mayor Morgan’s home. The event included a program of music recitations and a quiz, ending with a gift of a large map to aid Bible study. Mrs Rotse praised the leader’s self sacrifice as the group expressed affection and respect.

Stoutenborough

Macon Police Chief Seeks Benton Return for Ten Year Sentence

The Journal prints a letter from Macon Missouri Police Chief Winds reporting Benton, a Black suspect, was arrested here for wounding an officer with a knife in June and was sent back to Macon to serve ten years in the Missouri penitentiary. The piece asserts Benton’s removal improves public safety.

Winds Macon Benton Missouri Penitentiary

Christmas Masses at Catholic Churches Across City

Multiple services at St Johns and Bethlehemian churches mark Christmas with four voice choirs, German carols, and a crib scene. Children from St Polin's and St dalin's schools participate in offertory and carol performances during morning and afternoon masses.

St.John’s Church Soll Sea Webbe Lessing Church Mare Pontiff Pins Sca.m Bea A. Om. Webcbe St. Dalin’s Bethlemian Catholic Church Scie Esa Christ Molensian Cluarch St. Polin’s School

J Forest Marston in Jail After Swindle Arrest

Sheriff McBride returned from Lincoln with J Forest Marston who faced arrest for swindling as an insurance agent and would be arraigned Monday with preliminary exam moved to next Saturday. Marston claimed to be a legitimate agent and preacher, but his conduct sparked county suspicions. Believed around thirty five, slender, with a disheveled suit, his latest criminal case interrupted a planned Kearney sermon.

MebBride Lincole J. Forest Marston Marston Sherif Metiride Clay County Fairbury Neb Tie Lincoln Sheriff McBride Kearney Deine

Journal Announces Monthly Magazine Launch in Cass County

The Journal plans a new monthly magazine beginning between January 1 and 15. It will run sixty to seventy pages of local views, with half-tone images of Cass County institutions, cattle, and residents. Subscriptions start at 50 cents extra, offering combined access to both publications for one year during January. The January issue will feature Pleasant View Stock Farm and portraits, plus stories, poems, and biographical sketches.

Lth Journal Monthly Cass County Pleasant View Stock Farm Heil Bros W. I. Weil Greal Mount Ararat H. Walton Royal House West Gien U. S. Grant H. Robert Manz St. Louis Georgia Lovan E. Bleckley Georgia Supreme Court Bleckley Iis

The Silver Slipper to Feature Here on Ambitious Tour

John C. Fisher presents The Silver Slipper company of 100 to 160 performers on a special sevencar train tour from Broadway New York. The show travels exclusively by special service and arrives via Burlington Railroad with Mr WL Pickett coordinating movements. The production mirrors the Broadway version and shares management with Floradora.

John C. Fisher Broadway Theatre New York Burlington Railroad WL. Pickett United States New York City

Remedy used at first sign of illness to ward off attacks

Advert says take a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at first signs of illness. It claims hundreds use it this way with perfect success and notes availability at all druggists.

Plattsmouth Apportionment Rises by 979.34 Dollars

State school apportionment announced shows Plattsmouth receiving 979.34 dollars, 300 more than last year. Weeping Water follows in Cass county with 271 dollars, while district 81, the smallest by population, gets 19.09 dollars.

Plattsmouth Cass County

Witty Yuletide Snippets and Social Satire

A column of witty quips and seasonal jests touches on politics boodle Christmas charity and courtship. It lampoons politicians fraudsters and social norms while noting Santa Claus weather and festive woes with a playful, ironic tone.

Weather Man Ice Man Santa Claus

Rector of St Luke’s praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

The rector of St Luke’s Church in Ontario writes of a rapid recovery from a cold and cough after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He describes Easter-day duties resumed after three doses and credits the medicine as a God-sent cure. The letter asks others to try the remedy, noting it is available from druggists.

KK. A. Lanxngreelot, M. A St. Lukes Church Chamberlain Medicine Co

Eight Acres Land for Sale Near M.P. Depot

Eight acres of land eleven blocks west of M P Depot with a good fireproof house, barn, wells and other improvements. Includes abundant fruit and various other advantages. For further particulars call or address H G Stoll Plattsmouth Gut Heil the favorite cigar. Read Hayden Bros ad in this paper.

M.P. Depot STOLL Plattsmouth Hayden Bros

Meisinger Family Boosts Journal Patrons in Cass County

Peter Meisinger of Cedar Creek subscribes to the Journal joining a large Cass County family of farmers. The Meisingers have historically supported the Journal with forty to fifty voters, and Veter Meisinger’s claim on the list reinforces strong local patronage. The editorial note praises the family and hopes for many more Meisingers to support the paper.

Peter Meisinger Cedar Creek Hiss Journal Meisinger Cass County Veter Meisinger Meisingers

Eight acres near Mynard for sale well improved

Eight acres near Mynard offered for sale with improvements described. For further particulars inquire at the Journal office.

Mynard Journal

A Costly Mistake In Health Ad

A newspaper drug advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches liver and bowel troubles. It claims they are gentle yet thorough and priced at 25 cents at F G Fricke & Co.'s drug store.

Dr. King F.G. Fricke & Co

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