Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Plattsmouth Journal in Plattsmouth, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1913

Page

2

A Beautiful Home Wedding at Guthials Residence

A quiet December 10 wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guthials joined their daughter Emma to Will Deeeszen in a ceremony attended by close relatives. The event featured maid of honor Martha Dreesven and bridesmaid Zeno Flessaner, with music by Rita Guthals and Rev. S. Keiser performing the vows in a parlor setting.

Henry Guthials Enrna Will Deeeszen Martha Dreesven Zeno Flessaner Elec Meisinger Dest Nan Cosin Groan Rita Guthals

Fine Comedy Troupe At The Grand This Week

The Asher-Drew Stock company appears at the Grand theater this week with Charley's Aunt and vaudeville acts. Mr Drew leads a five member troupe delivering clever song and dance routines pleasing audiences at the popular playhouse. The company returns this evening for another show.

Asher-Drew Grand Theater Drew Asher-Drew Company Grand

Colorful wedding notices with out of town guests listed

The article describes a wedding with blue and white decorations. The maid of honor wore blue silk, bridesmaids wore cream embroidered net, and the groom and best man wore dark colors. Mr and Mrs Will Dreesgen departed for Omaha and other places before returning home southwest of Unadilla. Numerous out of town guests are named from Nebraska and Ohio.

Will Dreesgen Omaha Unadilla Jake Best

Dr King’s New Discovery for Croup and Cough

A 1900s advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds. Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praises its effectiveness after severe attacks. Bottle prices are 50 cents and 1 dollar, sold by H. E. Bucklin & Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis.

Dr. King Lewis Chamberlain Manchester Ohio H. E. Bucklon & Co Philadelphia St. Lewis

Electric Bitters Widely Praised By Women

Stomach and kidney troubles nerve weakness and female illness fade with Electric Bitters. Eliza Pool of Depew Oregon testifies the remedy raised her from sickness and suffering and helps thousands. Guaranteed bottles 5 cents or 1.00, available at druggists from H K Beucklin & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.

Eliza Pool Depew Ori H. KE. Buecklin «& Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Mystery of Forty Years Ago in Frontier County

A note from Mrs. F E S Child recounts the 40 year old disappearance of Chas McGowen born 1822 in Marion County Ohio. His son followed. remains were found August after his death remains a mystery with suspected foul play. Carrie Oliver injured in pantry fall breaking glass jars during Christmas preparations.

Chas, McGowen Marion County Ohio Indiana Illinois Nebraska Orleans Frontier County Jin Elk McGiowen Fef S. Child Miss Oliver Carrie Oliver Oliver Miss Carrie

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Constipation Relief

An old advertisement claims constipation poisons the body and promises quick relief from waste buildup. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for 25¢, available from H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis.

Dr. King H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine Calendar Ad

A 1944 wall calendar promotes Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a family remedy. It describes vineyards, herbs, and a chemist blending ingredients into a medicinal wine. Mail order available from Jos. Triner in Chicago for ten cents.

Triner Jos Ashland Ave Chicago

For Rent Farm in Southern Alberta Near Town

Help wanted ad item notes a farm for rent in Southern Alberta near town. Contact S. O. Cole at My nard Neb for details. Dated 12-15-2wks-w.

Alberta S. O. Cole Mynard Neb

For Sale: 1913 Excelsior Motorcycle Bargain

Demonstrator model Excelsior motorcycle from 1913 with 7 to 10 HP two cylinders belt drive and free engine clutch. Features include Old Sol headlight Fidelity Tail lamp Aermore exhaust whistle Presto gas tank Mickel luggage carrier Corbin Brown speedometer and Bosch magneto. Has run about 500 miles and is offered at a bargain by Li Steinhaur & Son Platismouth Nebraska.

Excelsior Eclipse Fidelity Corbin-Brown Steinhauvuer & Son Platismouth Neb

Rumor Of Mrs Kiser’s Death Ruled Untrue

A circulating report claimed Mrs. B D F Riser was accidentally shot at her home in the south part of the city. The Kiser family message deny any incident and state there has been no misfortune to any family member, dispelling the wild rumor.

BD. F. Riser Kiser

Fit His Case Exactly

An Ark. reader cites her father who bought Chamberlain's Tablets after seeing an ad promising a cure and has remained well. She also notes her sister benefited from them. Available from all dealers.

Margaret Campbell Ft. Smith, Ark

Bachlers Visit Plattsmouth for Christmas Plans

J H Bachler of Thursman Iowa and his brother Henry of Chester Wyoming visited Plattsmouth to see old friends before heading to Ashland to spend Christmas with sister Mrs Mary A Derleth. J H Bachler has suffered rheumatism for months and last winter's return trip followed a Wyoming visit.

J. HH. Bachler Thursman Iowa Henry Bachler Chester Wyoming Plattsmouth Ashland Mary A. Derleth J. H. Bachler O Cvise

Mrs Kate Bushousen and Louis Wolf Leave Ravenna Visit

Mrs Kate Bushousen and Louis Wolf of Ravenna Nebraska have departed this morning after visiting their sister Mrs Dora Hess at her home for several days.

Kate Bushousen Louis Wolf Ravenna Neb Dora Hess

Cass County Notes on Local Business and Court

The piece mentions Onur plow factory facing trouble and warns that many managers harm a business. Leasley has ice under Judge Davies, who plans to keep coal next summer. F Buck, a respected Cass county figure, called and uplifted the writers.

Onur Leasley

Petter Merges Rents Former Cunningham Dwelling

Petter Merges has rented the dwelling formerly occupied by Gen. B. Cunningham and will move in. The report notes he is an old bachelor and appears suspicious.

Petter Merges Be. OE. Cunningham Will m Th Seem Peter

Methodist Sermon Draws Largest Plattsmouth Audience

Rev. Chas. McKelvey delivered a very able sermon to one of the largest crowds ever gathered in Plattsmouth at the Methodist church. The church was crowded in the gallery, the aisle and the body.

Chas. McKelvey Plattsmouth Chburcch

Calhoun and Padgett Trade Type Selling Record at Journal

A type selling match occurred at the Journal office in Lincoln on Monday. Calhoun set 7.240 ems and Padgett 6.760 in five hours. Calhoun averaged 1.448 ems per hour, Padgett 1.2852. Judges agreed to a deduction of 1 000 ems per hour for conversions.

J. C. Calhoun W. F. Padgett Journal Office Lincoln Calhoun Padgett jJaudges

Wiley Hastings AtL: A Cass County wedding celebration noted

A wedding between James W. Wiley and Martha Hastings was announced in Cass County Nebraska with congratulations from the editor. The write up describes an abundant fruit cake jelly cake and spice cake with grapes in a pyramid display and wishes for a prosperous life together.

Wiley-Hastings Cannon James W. Wiley Martha Hastings Cass County Nebraska

County Commissioner M L White Considers Resigning

The local official, M L White, signals possible resignation this summer to focus on Omaha business. He warns he will quit public life if further progress on the Plattsmouth matter cannot be achieved, expressing regret at leaving the community.

M. L. While Plattsmenuth Omaha Mr. White

Mrs J P Ruby Heads to Ohio for Weeks Away

Mrs. J P Ruby leaves for Ohio to spend five or six weeks, leaving Mr. R to manage on his own.

Visit of M S Drake Pleases Nebraska

M S Drake stepfather of young butcher Marthis visited from Frederickton Ohio and expressed pleasure with Nebraska before leaving yesterday.

M. S. Drake Mr. Marthis Frederickton Ohio Nebraska

Richardson v Tcounty guest visits from Captain Beal

Captain Beal of Richardson v Tcounty and representative-elect along with David Stevenson from Fells City have been visiting for a few days.

Captain Beal Richardson Tcounty David Stevenson Fells City

Representative-elect Vo Motuds visits Tuesday

Hom M Vo Motuds representative-elect for the 26th district visited the area this Tuesday to meet local officials and residents. The visit emphasized district priorities and upcoming legislative focus.

Hom. M. Vo Motuds

Enterprising farmer Robert Meller departs with wife for six week visit

Robert Meller, noted as an enterprising farmer, leaves with his wife for a six weeks trip to his old home in Bradford county Pennsylvania.

Robert Meller Bradford County Pennsylvania

For Sale Eastman’s Photo Outfit Cheap

Complete Eastman photographic outfit offered by J Asch of Murray Nebraska. Includes ix5 camera. Price listed as cheap. Local classified style notice.

Eastman J. Asch Murray Neb

Household Remedies Listed for Common Ailments

A reader notes home treatments for children's croup and minor injuries, with additional tips for sore throats and stomach remedies. Mentions prices 25e and 50e for remedies and references family-sourced household cures.

Baby Willie Thomas

Minister W Reed at Rock Bluffs MFE Church Calls

Reverend W Reed, a minister from the M FE church at Rock Bluffs, called on the Herald Tuesday.

W. Reed M. FE Rock Bluffs Herald

Joseph Shera Sells Largest Cured Meat Lot in Oness County

Joseph Shera of Rock Vigits offers the largest collection of cured meat including hams sides and other products seen in Oness County. He reports several sodden items stored at Rock Biulls.

Joseph Shera Rock Vigits Oness Shera Rock Biulls

Districting meeting forms five county districts for state Grange

In Plattsmouth Nebraska the executive committee of the State Grange held a meeting of masters from the subordinate Granges of Chillicothe county to district the county and appoint delegates. Brother Hail presided and the county was divided into five districts Callahan South Bend Center and West Grove.

Plattsmouth Cas State Range Uciliss County State Grange Brother Hail Callahan South Bend Center West Grove

Local Grange Meetings Set Across Districts on December 2

Districts Fairland Eeonennw Union Highland Fairview Antelope Olive Branel No 7 Fash Greenweed Salt Creek Granges No 3 Grand Prairie Oakland Glendale Lougisville Empwoeed Mi Hope Weeping Water No 4 Mi Pleasaant Pleasant Valley Three Grove O ier Line Metz Union Springdale No 5 Rock Creek St Clair First Mile Grove Four Mile Pleasant Ridge Platte schedule meetings December 2 at 2 pm. Chairman Jas Halt and Secretary J W Cox sign.

Fairland Union and Highland Chifteen Fairview Antelope Greenweed Salt Creek Granges Grand Prairie Oakland Glendale Lougisville Empwoeed Hope Weeping Water Pleasaant Pleasant Valley Three Grove

How to Bankrupt the Doctors Says New York Doctor

A New York physician claims that thin stockings and shoes worn by women would bankrupt doctors if illnesses arose from fashion. The ad urges prompt treatment for colds and promotes Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as effective and safe for coughs and colds.

New York Chamberlan

Local visitors from Los Angeles call on Maple Grove area

Wilson Carle and his wife of Los Angeles, California, are visiting at the home of R. Bailey near Maple Grove and will spend a few days at the home of Mrs. T. L. Schaffer nearby.

Wilson Carle Leos Angeles California R. €. Bailey Maple Grove T. L. Schaffer

Was Roman Mother of A G Roman Dies in Sioux City

Mrs Was Roman mother of A G Roman dies in Sioux City Iowa after illness. Her son Mr Roman rushes to be by her side as funeral arrangements are announced. Her death follows a period of declining health and family members will travel to attend the service.

Was. Roman A. G. Roman Souix City Owa A. G. Shewran Roman Rewan Rema Abi J. Roman Sicuy City Friviae Miss Rath Reman Thedirrey

Cured of Liver Complaint Claim Spreads in Ad

An apparent testimonial claims recovery from a liver complaint after using Chamteria tablets. The message states the user, Ivy Scestl Point Blank, credits the remedy and recommends it to others. The item indicates sale through dealers.

Eolferme Ivy Scestl

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. E. Wescotts Sons Everybody's Store the Journal For Stationery Seeason’s Union Pacific California Expositions Denver and Salt Lake Popular Mechanics Tesidert Saas F. Buck Tener Fletcher Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company J. K. Pollock
Search Courier

Search the Plattsmouth Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Plattsmouth Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication