18 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
1
A collection of light notes from Plattsmouth recalling winter woes and social quirks. Jokes about weather and valentines mix with local gossip, a wife’s quips, and humorous observations on marriages, hens on strike, and an onion social.
The Cass county Leadens hold a mid year association in Louisville with about one hundred teachers present. Superintendent Wortman organized the program, Rouse aided, and attendees debated topics such as corporal punishment and stumbling blocks in arithmetic.
The Chicago Inter Ocean recounts a tale of Billy Jones who writes a boast on the blackboard claiming he can hog the girls better than any boy. The teacher confronts him and after school detention follows. The kids mock him and he declines to reveal the outcome, saying it pays to advertise.
The annual masquerade ball at Parmele theatre drew a large crowd led by 23 guests from Omaha. Mrs James Weber of Omaha won the best lady’s costume while John Wilkens took the gent’s prize. Mrs Mary Dertzman earned best character portrayal and Jas Weber of Omaha won the gentleman’s prize.
A wedding took place Tuesday as Veenne Veenne and Burt Hyers both aged 24, from Alma Nebraska, were joined in wedlock with Pauline G. Martens, aged 1, of the city. Reverend TL L Burgess conducted the ceremony and the couple departed for Alma after securing papers.
To the many dear friends who kindly supported us during our loss we express heartfelt gratitude for your kindness to us which we wish God will reward you for. The family joins in saying thanks for your sympathy and assistance.
Federal judge in Omaha set a $500 bond and vacated a habeas writ for Chester Deles Dernier after ruling the enlistment may have been influenced by improper recruiting. His father and others sought release claiming he was a minor when he enlisted, with appeal to a higher court planned. The paper urges parental guidance and cautions against compulsion in enlistment.
The funeral for Stephen M. Davis was held Saturday morning from his late home, conducted by Rev. Ezra M. Duswell of Beatrice, Neb. A large audience attended, and interment followed at Right Mile Grove Cemetery. Neighbors and friends from this city and distant parts of the county joined in the graveside rites.
The Parmele Theatre installs an asbestos drop curtain as reported earlier and uses decorative Drew Scenic Company rural scene work. James Donnelly now supervises theatre operations and city stage boards, with additional scenery upgrades planned soon.
A reader urges evaluating a mall order house catalogue to learn prices for local products and to compare credit terms. The note suggests researching potential donations toward sidewalk upkeep church creation and aiding the poor, then sharing results to compare with home merchants.
A quoted exchange complains about not printing all the Lounge gossip and urges balancing truth with public interest. The speaker argues overprinting rumors would overwhelm readers and disrupt the newsroom, suggesting selective publication for one week.
County Clerk Tyson prepares to hand over the assessment books to the County Assessor by April first. The new law combines land in a single section under one assessment and groups multiple city lots into one property, ending the old practice of separate descriptions for small subdivisions.
Ed Brantner, a Burlington switchman at Pacific Junction, was crushed between engines in a morning collision while riding the foot-board. He was rushed to the city for treatment after severe abdominal hip and shoulder injuries, with doctors reporting grave condition but slight improvement in a later update.
L. D. Ewing of a Des Moines wholesale grocery house traveled to Plattsmouth last week to locate his brother Charles who reportedly married two years ago and moved to Nebraska. He says their father died two months ago leaving a large estate. he hopes to find Charles before the probate court disposes of it, but found no clue in the city.
The Parmele Theatre welcomes Side Tracked for a repeat appearance on Monday February 22. Audiences laugh at Horatio and the gentleman hood as the cast delivers fresh features, with strong performances and lively specialties that season.
An OCR fragment touts Dir King's New Life Pills as a remedy to keep health and complexion. It claims the pills stimulate digestion and energy, urging readers to use them for a rosy, fresh appearance.
County Treasurer J L Barton announces the semi annual state settlement and report of receipts and disbursements for the county. The notice outlines financial tallies and official duties for the treasurer's office.
Mrs. M. J. Basford of Poolsville Maryland reports perfect success with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup in her child Garland. She says the medicine gives prompt relief and confidence to parents, with druggists offering it for sale.
Miss Catherine Dovey hosted eleven young girls at a Saturday birthday tea from 3 to 7. Helpers included Lite Gass Hallie Parmele Mildred Cummins Maurine Lenholt Marie Donnelly Adelin White Catharine Windham Ellen Pollock Helen Clark Beatrice Haase and Elizabeth Mabie at Jewel Base Warner's at John Bauer's.
John E. Hines of Memphis Missouri arrives in Plattsmouth to establish the American Benevolent Association agency for Nebraska. He plans Plattsmouth as state headquarters and lauds the company for accident and sick benefit coverage, noting a clean beneficiary record and substantial payouts in two years. He is welcomed as a courteous, capable representative.
Ounnie Thrasher returns to the region visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J I Thrasher amid travels in the south. The snippet notes his visit to relatives and suggests ties to the local community.
An advertisement touts Tuiney’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a cure for overworked stomachs claiming it soothes irritation pure grape wine and herbs. It promises fast digestion strong nerves new blood and full recovery enabling any food to be tolerated with no dietary changes. Sold at Dreale drug stores and Jos Tuiner 709 South Ashland Avenue Chicago Illinois Pilsen Station.
Company promises refund of purchase price if Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets do not cure. Customer K W Grove reports dissatisfaction and seeks remedy after intended relief from early onset symptoms.
Mr Scott of Central City was a guest of Mr Waal Smith at his home over Sunday in a cordial social visit.
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