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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

3

New Light Proposition Drives Plattsmouth Meeting

The Commercial Club held a well attended session at Coates Hall to adopt its constitution and discuss the city light issue. Resolutions favoring a $500,000,000 bond program for rivers and harbors were backed, while talks on lighting favored improving residence areas and a city franchise with private firms. A five member committee was named to work with the council light committee.

Coates Hall Faber Wescott Heretofore Sattler R. B. Windham Club Nebraska Congress Windham Missouri River City St. Louis Kansas City Sioux City Iowa J. M. Roberts John Nemetz Clabaugh Jos. S. Bortenlanger Glenwood Bortenlanger Plattsmouth Commercial Club Faler Ares Falter Trinity Fabter H. N. Dovey First National Bank Geo. E. Dovey Dovey Mr. Windham C. C. Parmele Bank of Cass County F. C. Weber Nebraska Company Nebraska Lighting Company Supt Nicholson South Omaha Portenlanger Chas. Guthman Prsident Falter J. B. Dovey C. A. Rawls E. H. Westcott E. A. Lorenz

Burglary at Two Saloons Ends With Arrest

Morning raid on two city saloons ends with the capture of a traveling corn doctor and the recovery of liquor and cigars. At the McDaniels place a dog and a bar man deter the burglars who fled. at the Benfer place a window was broken and $1.70 in cash plus liquor and cigars taken. Officer Rainey arrested the corndoc, while the companion remains at large. The captured man will be arraigned tomorrow.

J. EB. McDaniels Firth and Main Streets Will Schuldice Benfer Place Rainey Perkins Hotel Burel Benfer Casson

Porter couple depart for new Lincoln home

George M. Porter and his wife left this morning to establish residence at Lincoln. Friends regret their move caused by business needs. They loaded their household effects for shipment and will return to receive a New Year’s day reception in their old city.

Jos F. Swoboda Jos. Skoumal, Jr Lawrence Neb Murray Plattsmouth Mynard Rhoden C. H. Miller Blanche Olive Nelson Nel George Decker Ohiowa Neh Omaha Edna Edith Kroehler Havelock Louise Ebinger Plainview George M. Porter Lincoln

That Dull Feeling After Eating Promoted By Stomach Tablets

David Freeman of Kempt, Nova Scotia, reports relief from heavy dull after meals using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad claims the tablets strengthen digestion and regulate liver and bowels, saying they are superior to pills and cost no more. A free sample is offered at T. G. Fricke & Co. drug store.

Chamberlain David Freeman Kempt Nova Scotia T. G. Fricke & Co

Carpenter P D Bates Returns From Dovey Farm

P D Bates, the reliable carpenter, returned last evening from the Dovey farm near Elmwood where he had worked for several days. The Doveys sent Bates to ensure quality work and he completed it swiftly and in excellent condition. Bates remains in high demand all year with a consistently pleasing, high grade standard of work.

P. D. Bates Dovey Elmwood Mr. Bates

Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

Advert says Dean's ointment stops baby's itching and eczema instantly. Claims safe for children and available at all druggists.

Dean

Judge Sets Aside Jury Verdict in Coates Case

In district court Judge Travis set aside the 12500 verdict in favor of Henry Herold against W W Coates due to an erroneous jury instruction. The case will be retried at the next district term opening January 18. Further details to be reported Saturday.

Wonder liniment claimed for rheumatism relief

It is a Wonder. Chamberlain's liniment is one of the most wonderful preparations yet produced for the relief of rheumatic pains, and for lame back, sprains and bruises. The quick relief from pain which it affords in case of rheumatism is alone worth many times its cost. Price, 25 cents, large size 50 cents. For sale by F. G. Fricker & Co.

Chamberlain F. G. Fricker& Co

Miller to Move to Oklahoma After January Sale

George Miller of the James Terryberry farm seven miles north of Mynard will hold a public sale on Friday January 8 before moving his family to Oklahoma. He renewed his Journal subscription during a Tuesday visit to the city. The note thanks him as a good Cass County citizen and wishes success in his future.

George Miller James Terryberry Mynard Journal Miller Oklahoma Cass County

Carroll v Jeary verdict sealed for jury fees

Justice Archer tried Carroll versus Jeary before a jury of Hall Web er Despain Thrasher and Beal at Elmwood. Carroll claimed Jeary owed him commission from a land sale as his agent. The jury found for the plaintiff but the amount awaits payment of jury fees, so the verdict was sealed until funds are produced.

Carroll Jeary Archer Johns. Hall Wm. Weber A. DD. Despain J. H. Thrasher M. M. Beal Elmwood

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