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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
A Gov George L Sheldon letter to A P Tukey of Omaha shows Republicans and Democrats may merge on bank deposits in Nebraska. Sheldon avoids committing to a guarantee while offering to help if demanded and suggests a temporary fund backed by bank deposits.
This morning at the Platte river about five miles from town Guy A Hodges was crushed when a bent of false work fell while repairing the river bridge. He was rescued by coworkers and taken home in serious condition. he previously worked for the Burling ton company and had acted with Campbell Brothers circus.
A Cooper Maine resident reports two years of stomach trouble ended after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She bought twelve bottles and is now well. The tablets are sold by F G Fricke Co.
Live poultry wanted for delivery near the B M depot in Plattsmouth on Monday January 20. Hens bring 10 cents per pound the young roosters six cents and geese F F per pound. Old roosters two cents. Prices paid in cash for empty coops at Zuckweiler Lutz store. W E Keeney made the call.
Advertises a four-room house for rent on South Tenth Street with contact T. M. Leypba.
A spark from Baruch Golding ignited cotton decorations in the east window of the Variety store last evening. Miss Freda Herold and Golding suffered burns while extinguishing the blaze. the fire caused about 25 dollars in damage and filled the house with smoke.
Harvey R. Jackson died at his Sac City home last Saturday from congestion of the liver. Born October 24 1822 in Greenville Kentucky he moved to Iowa in 1847 and lived in Sac County since 1869. He leaves a wife aged 70 and a large family of seven daughters and two sons all married.
H L Hyatt, while hauling hay for H M Soennichsen in a building he bought from James Rebal, injured his knee in an accident. A hay hook struck his leg missing the bale and pierced just under the knee cap, creating a deep though small external wound likely to slow him for some time.
The Bank of Cass County held its annual meeting and elected eight directors adding F. G. Egenberger. Officers remain C. C. Parmele president J. Treitsch vice president T. M. Patterson cashier Rae Patterson assistant cashier with J. G. Richey B. S. Ramsey T. E. Parmele and F. G. Egenberger as directors. Capital remains 50 000 with surplus raised to 25 000. A regular dividend was declared and the bank reported strong condition and ample cash on hand.
The Cass county district court February term selects jurors: Henry Snake, George Reiter, F. J. Hennings, Will Smith, G. P. Meisinger, O. W. Laughlin, Walter Wiseman, G. L. Layton, D. J. Pitman, George Saxon, George F. Switzer, J. E. Deming, Walter Carroll, August Pausha, Orson Johnson, W. O. Schewe, James Higley, Ira Bosworth, W. F. Diers, Harry Messersmith, Louis Stander, Turner Zink, Winfield Swan, George Woods.
Joseph Worrel, a member of the lodge, has died in Lincoln. The funeral will be held tomorrow Friday, and all brothers and lodge members are requested to meet at the lodge room at one o'clock to attend.
Judge Beeson issued a marriage license this afternoon for Charles W. West 27 of Elmwood and Elsie Maude Remley 24 of Eagle. West left smiling as the license was granted.
Daniel Bestor departed for Lincoln today after a brief stay at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Bestor.
Bound over to district court in 500 bond after a preliminary hearing before Judge Archer N Clarke. The accused claimed no proximity to the house and offered to submit to search but was not searched. He was previously detained Friday at Murdock and remained free until Saturday. If bond defaults, he remains in jail awaiting likely next month’s trial.
Local resident Herman Tickoetter describes relief from dull backache and nighttime urinary disruptions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports restored energy and reduced kidney symptoms following purchase at Ger ing & Co. drug store. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, is sole U.S. agent. price 50 cents.
A Nebraska City report describes a school district case where a teacher kept pupils after hours to finish lessons. Parents complained to the county superintendent, seeking discharge, but the official supported the teacher. The writer argues some parents oppose teachers for doing their duty.
A fine mahogany Kimball piano in splendid condition is offered for sale. Enquiries accepted at the journal office.
Washington dispatch reports a House Banking and Currency subcommittee favoring a Fowler authored measure to retire national bank bonds and issue guaranteed credit notes taxed at 2 percent. The plan creates redemption districts with seven bank managers, a Deputy Comptroller, a national guaranty fund of 500 million dollars, and bonds to be exchanged for notes with green backgrounds.
Jesse Godwin formerly of this city and son of Mr and Mrs E M Godwin married Lydia Brandon of Clarinda Iowa The couple formed an attachment here where she was well known After living here she worked as a waiter at Glenwood Institute then at Clarinda hospital for the insane Both will reside at the institute where Godwin also has a good position The Journal extends hearty wishes for their welfare and happiness
Platte Lodge No 7 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held an installation ceremony for the coming term after routine work. District Deputy F H Steimker officiated, inducting Emil Walters as N G Jacob Jones as V G Henry Jess as Secretary John P Sattler as Treasurer Oliver Edmonds as Warden Elmer Taylor as O G T E Olson as I G Hans Severs as R S N G V M Mullis as L S N G J Andrews as R S V G John Wolforth L S V G. Rebekah lodge officers were also installed led by Mrs Wm Holly N G Mrs Emil Walters V G Mrs Barbara Steimker Treasurer John P Sattler Secretary Mrs Wm Brissey Chaplain Mrs Emma A Graves Conductor Mrs S A McKay Warden Mrs Mattie Peterson I G Oliver Edmonds O G F H Steinker R S N G Mrs Adam Kirtz L P N G Mrs Dorothy Golding R S N G Mrs A M Edmonds J P N G Mrs S A McKay installing officers.
Last evening at Turners Hall a basketball game pitted the Turners against the High school team. The Turners won with standout plays from Chas Wilkins and Walter Palmer, while Prof Brooks and Milford Bates starred for the High school squad.
Mrs Frank Duxbury, ill for four or five months with heart trouble and other complications, was today taken by her husband to St Joseph hospital for treatment. Doctors fear recovery may require an operation.
Mrs Ray Chriswisser flew to Omaha yesterday and stayed overnight. She telephoned Bennett Chriswisser that Ray was much worse and urged his return. They left for Omaha this morning. Earlier it was hoped he would be home by Saturday, but the relapse dims that outlook. The family hopes for a quick improvement.
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