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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
Surgeon General Wyman issues a Public Health Report warning that tetanus deaths after Fourth of July wounds remain high. Over five years 786 cases with 721 deaths, 608 from blank cartridge wounds. proper wound care and full opening and cleaning of all injuries are urged to prevent fatal infection.
Caution against catarrh ointments that contain mercury and harm the sense of smell. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo is promoted as mercury free and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Genuine Hall's products sold by Druggists for 75 cents a bottle. testimonials available. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Congressman Pollard received a Marine Corps letter dated July 1 announcing fifty seven vacancies for second lieutenants. Applicants must meet minimum height of five feet six inches and weight of at least 132 pounds, be of good moral standing, and have education enabling them to fulfill duties. The message notes many fail to meet standards, hindering fills.
A district office invites a well educated young man to prepare for an October 15, 1908 examination. If he passes, the office will liaise with the Navy secretary to secure permission for him to be examined for appointment as a second lieutenant in the corps.
The Venner versus Waldron case, begun as a book account suit, is before County Judge Beeson. Defendants answered citing the statute of limitations and denying the account, with pleadings and an amended reply alleging a promissory note in settlement. Attorneys Ramsey & Ramsey for the plaintiff and R D Stearns for the defendants are present.
R I Compton suffered multiple dog bites while visiting George Woods in Weeping Water Nebraska last Thursday. He was assisting W W Carter and was attacked by Woods's dog, which bit his left leg and thumb and seized his watch on the other leg. No rabies signs yet. he remains under care and hopes the wound heals without complications.
Judge Travis disposed motions in several cases this morning and adjourned court to 10 o clock tomorrow. In Whelan vs City the court sustained the motion to strike paragraph five and ordered its insertion after the word fifth in the amended petition filed June 24. The seventh paragraph was stricken as it contained no material facts. Plaintiff granted leave to amend instanter. defendant ten days to plead further. In Laughlin vs Laughlin the sheriff’s order of sale may be amended in open court with instant correction of interest. In State ex rel Pickett vs Gering the petition was overruled as to paragraphs 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 and sustained as to 3 and 6. relator leave to amend by interlineation instanter. respondent leave to plead by Friday morning.
Tra W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania testifies he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for two years and, after costly doctor visits with no relief, was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. He urges others to use it and to refuse substitutes.
The mayor and council call citizens and taxpayers to a meeting next Monday night July 6 to discuss proposed pavement protection measures. Residents are urged to attend and share views on disposal of the issue.
The Cass County Club formed by teachers at the State Normal School in Peru held chapel exercises and elected M. C. Leffler as president and Jennie E. Craig as secretary. The roster lists numerous educators and families including the Crabtrees, Searsons, Gambles, Rouses, Lefflers, and many others.
Chris Gauer of Cedar Creek reports Saturday night rain in Cass county caused the worst flood in years. Water nearly reached a man's head in spots and he lost two loads of hogs and eight head of cattle. A high water disaster to a respected local farmer.
Oscar Christinsen and his wife left the city for Manitowoc Wisconsin today. They had been guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann for several days and traveled via Omaha. They enjoyed their stay and appreciated meeting Mr. Schmidtmann, who hoped they could stay until after the Fourth of July celebration.
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