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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
4
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A jobber reduced stock before invoicing and let out a large quantity to us. Prices for blankets and comfortables are 25 to 33 percent lower than early season levels.
A local advertisement promotes CINDERWEAR as offering a wide range of underwear for men and women. It asserts headquarters in this goods class and claims unmatched city prices.
A large shipment of factory samples for gloves mittens and caps is offered at half the regular wholesale price and half the usual retail price. Call now and be convinced, as hundreds have in recent weeks.
Christmas was celebrated across churches with trees and programmes as leading features. Presents were plentiful and of good quality. A child was badly burned by boiling coffee tipped over him Sunday evening. Cobe S Venner plans to teach Snake school starting Monday after returning from Kearney. Freight passenger service begins Monday arriving east at 6 45 p m not 8 00 a m. Edna Adams of Plattsmouth visited for dinner with brother Alpheus. Emma Harrier and Mrs Harris left for Valley. Harriers move to Oklahoma early next year. Ora Cooley won second in the Weeping Water oratorical contest, sparking Eugie friends.
Plattsmouth merchants hawk clocks cigars jewelry and assorted goods Crabill s advertises fancy clocks rings and engraving while Gering Co sells Laxative Bromo Quinine Continental whiskey is touted at Ed Donat s Wurl amp Coffey offer underwear and flannels Zuckweiler amp Lutz push seal brand underwear and French flannels Farmers and officials visit town amid chilly forecast and county board session announced for Tuesday January 7th
Local briefs report Pearlman’s holiday furniture sale offering thirty percent off for three weeks, and a Bona fide discount. Other items include residents visiting relatives in Illinois, a Lincoln Wiles farm sale, local cigars, hardware promotions, and medical and legal notices. A smallpox case prompts quarantine action near Weeping Water while county officials adjust property residency plans. The Burlington rail stamps update and ONeha Daily News contest notes add community updates.
Alvo area reports a serious Christmas accident as Al Etheredge was dragged by a wagon and struck his head and shoulder. Deaths include Cecil Kimerer, who died Christmas morning from stomach hemorrhage after a three week illness. A rural mail route to Alvo is planned for spring with George Oliver seeking carrier duties. A grain elevator project is discussed, tied to a Rock Island line operator. Smallpox scare ends, neighbors observe returns of health.
The Plattsmouth Journal lists subscription options including one year six months and three months with rates in advance. Published by Grozox B. Mans publishers. Postage at Plattsmouth Nebraska business mail second class matter.
The Plattsmouth Journal marks its twenty-second year of publication with a reflection on its history. The piece highlights editorial integrity, democratic alignment, and resilience through ups and downs, while extending New Year greetings and wishes for prosperity. Local notes include travels, medical care, and visits, as well as remarks on Cass county being the Nebraska garden spot.
Maple Grove notes report Levi Austerha zs shipped a car load of bugs to South Omaha on Friday. Fred Crosser of Murray visited last Thursday. The duck match at Fred Engelke’s was well attended. Charles Buedeker lost four head of cattle last week. Mrs Schafer and Christena left for Harlem to visit relatives. Will Philpot thrash ed corn fodder last week. T V Davis and wife from Murray visited Forest Cunningham. Rica Kaffenberger visited Adam Hild on New Year’s Day. Klaurens and Manners' masquerade ball at Murray on New Year’s Eve was well attended. People attended The Pride of Jennicu at Parmele theater on New Year’s Eve. James Cathey and wife visited Plattsmouth on Tuesday. Bert Philpot’s son Charles ill with smallpox.
The Ledger notes a mild smallpox case among Mrs Nora Harris's visiting daugh ter. Dr Walker reported it to the county commissioners and Luce’s house was quarantined to prevent spread. Clark Wilcox returned Saturday from Milford after a stay at the Soldier's Home.
J M Teegarden sells stake in drug store to partner S W Orton ending twelve year firm tenure. Capt George Sheldon eyed for state senate while Cliff Hay suffers a sled accident injuring throat. Notable deaths, pardons, and local misadventures fill the itemized page.
James Roberts stole a horse in Dunbar and headed toward Omaha. He was traced to the town, located in a livery barn, and arrested by Marshal Spence. Marshal Jackson of Dunbar later returned him for custody. Roberts is about 32, tall, with a light moustache, and worked as a day laborer.
Miss Minnie Buswell announced she will resign as principal to prepare for missionary service, leaving the school well regarded. Miss Medilar of York, Neb will take the vacancy. Charley Snyder plans to return from New Mexico after year-end with a collection of tarantulas and centipedes. Local shooting match saw T G Hymer barred for being too skilled. The police court handled two garnishment cases and one assault with firearms. Dick Buatzholof was arrested after a warrant by Henry Buatzholof and was released after a lecture and costs payment. George Holmes was named corporal by Capt Stener, becoming a non commissioned officer.
Joe Mullen and his daughter Edith and the baby spent Christmas in Kansas at his brother’s home. J. N. Weber returned from Missouri Valley Iowa and plans to open a wagon shop there after renting a building mid January.
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