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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1911

Page

2

Seattle Attorney Otis H. Ballou Fatally Struck by Auto

Eyewitnesses recount a rapid drive in Seattle that dragged Otis J. Ballou's body about fifty feet. Richard H. Knowles surrendered to authorities and posted bond. Ballou, once a prominent Omaha lawyer and politician, moved to Seattle years earlier and engaged in lumber.

Seallly Wash Otis HH Ballou Omaha Richard H. Knowles Tomorow the World-Herald Otis J. Hallow Hoe Sarpy County Tie Seattle Seo Hayes

Stroke Strikes Mrs. James Williams on Saturday Night

Mrs. James Williams suffered a stroke affecting the left side of her body last Saturday night. A physician was called but relief was limited and over the following three days her condition remained critical with little improvement observed.

James Williams Williams

Chamberlain’s tablets cure chronic stomach trouble

A Kentucky man credits two boxes of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing two years of chronic indigestion after doctors in Bristol were unable to help. Gene Williams of Chicago arrived to assist his gravely ill mother Mrs. James Williams in Middleboro where her paralysis worsened, remaining critical today.

Bristol Tenn Thos Williamis Middleboro Chamberlain F. G. Vrieke & Go Gene Williams Chicago James Williams

Thanks to Masonite, Omaha and Plattsmouth merchants

The State Masonic Home at Plattsmouth Neb thanks Masonite bodies and brethren in Omaha and the state for Christmas gifts and happiness. Gratitude extends to their choir and to the Home choir for gospel songs. Signed by members of the State Masonic Home Plattsmouth Neb December 1944.

Omaha Plattsmouth M. FB. Shurch Choir State Masonic Home Plattamouth Neb

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed For All Ages

When you have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. TJ will soon fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency toward pneumonia. This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.

Chamberlain's F. G. Fricke & Co

A Very Handsome Home Wedding

Miss Jennie Esther Johnson wed Sherman W. Cole at the bride’s parents home 7730 in their city. Attendants welcomed guests as floral decor and a grand arch framed the ceremony with Rev. L. W. Gade officiating. The couple will visit Lincoln Lexington and Ord Neb.

Jennie Esther Johnson Sherman W. Cole Harry Johnson OG. L. Wiles G. G. Barnard Carl Gole Dekila Verner Helen Cline Engeland England Winnie Hutcheson Matilda Soennichsen Zora Smith Plattsmouth High School BE. G. Dovey & Son B.A. Wurl Mynard Pearle Keefer Alvo Mrs. Cole Burlington Lincoln Lexington Ord Neb Messrs and Mesdaines I. D. Slone Nideewater Ocolo W. Cashner University Place FB. M. Stone Fred Dreamer Jolly Oscar Kitvel O. A. Kitvel Will Kitvel Alva W. A. Cook Elmwood A.W

Sketch of the Life of William Sayles

William Albert Sayles born March 4 1846 in Buffalo New York died aged 65. He worked as an engineer on the Niagara railway and later for the Burlington road with a base at Lincoln. Survived by daughter Eva and sisters Mrs Slayner and Mrs A M Ryker, funeral today at Streight Streicht’s.

Havener Sayles William Albert Sayles Buffalo N. Y Corfew Niagara Railway Burlington Road Lincoln Pacific

Cured in Her Own Home Town in Kearney Nebraska

Mrs Belle Harlan of 1318 8th Ave recounts curing kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. She describes severe back pain and misery prior to the remedy and full improvement afterward. Sold by Fricke & Co in town.

Kearney FF. G, Fricke & Co

Entertained at Propst Home Alumni Dinner

R L Propst and wife hosted a Sunday dinner for York U B College class of 05 alumni including Prof Frank Jean of Peru State Normal, George Danley of Omaha, and Mayda Ana and Willie Propst. Christmas day marked a family reunion with ten Propst children and four crami children at one table.

R.L. Propat York U. B. College Frank Jean Peru State Normal Ciorge Danley Omaha Mayda Ana Willie Propst Roosevelt Grandma Goodwin Maud Test Erwin and Genevive Mitchell, &. D Thayer Propost Dortha Florice Ralston Edna Marola Willie Wayne Dwight Vera Loretta Roberta Dwight Propst

Foley Kidney Pills and Quick Kidney Health Tonic

Ad claims Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder disorders. It asserts rapid relief and broad effectiveness. The ad lists F, G, Frieke & Qo as sellers and emphasizes straightforward solution.

Greenwood News Notes and Holiday Visit Returns

Special correspondence from Greenwood reports a busy holiday season with many visitors and locals at home. Irene Abbot is ill. Nora Gartner visits Bethany. Karl Stradley returns from school. extended family visits from Omaha Lincoln and other towns. Christmas programs and church cantata draw crowds. basket sales at the Abbott schoolhouse raise funds. a local man loses a pocketbook in Ashland before continuing to Peoria.

Irene Abbot Nora Gartner Bethany Karl Stradley Mrs. Lyle Hive Edna Pope St. Joseph Gius McNurlin Grafton Karl Howard Guy Loder New Mexico Mamie Hoham Louisville Forest Clymer Lincoln Sterling Pailing Omaha Lillian Stradley Jew Oscar W. Reynolds Bride William Armstrong Mies Hetley Grebina Abbot Schol House M. E. Church Mra John Burquist Peoria Ashland Greenwood

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad

Advertising copy for Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup by F. G. Fricke & Co. promoting non opiate formula and urging no substitutes.

Flour Advertisement Promotes Forest Rose Flour

A short newspaper ad urges readers to choose Forest Rose Flour for their next sack of flour, claiming it to be the best on the market.

Forest

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A. Ballou Seattle, Washington Sherman Ayes Nebraska Telephone M. E. Brantner William Sayles New York Propst FOLEY F, G, Frieke & Qo Zuckweiler & Lutz Clarinda Poultry Cor Bile Greenwood Harry Davis Gordon Mr. Meeker Orson Johnson Kruger Hohwm Arthur Stradley J. ¥. Stradley Hall Carl Foster Mayfield Axmaker Hazel Manley Christian Church Susie Mathis A. Mathis J. Foster Frank Stradley Idaho Opal Gale George Walling Jeasie Dyer Belle Dyer Hartsook Ashland, Kas Mrs. Dyer Dorothy Dyer Peru Pete Mockenhaupt Luella Miller Mockenhaupt You Michael Hild Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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