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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
7
A flurry of visits and events across Avoca Lincoln Syracuse Elmwood Weeping Water and nearby areas. Notables include Carl Schroeder Orlando Tefft Geo Cotton and Rev George Batty with many social calls and quests.
A pleasant afternoon gathering honored a birthday with friends from the community. Attendees traveled from various areas to share in the event. Both young and old enjoyed a fine feast and festive atmosphere.
Mrs Buckman celebrated her fifty first birthday with about thirty friends. The gathering began in the afternoon with supper and social time, ending in the evening. Guests included Dr Shaw and Fred Hilmer from Berlin and August Steinhoff from Syracuse.
Mrs. B C Marquardt and daughter Clara visited Omaha last Wednesday. Paul Johanes a Marquarts clerk plans to spend the 4th in Columbus. Otto Stubbendick shipped a cattle car to Omaha from here last Tuesday. Henry Huntenam sent hogs and cattle to Omaha last Wednesday. Misses Jamison and Fisher of Weeping Water visited Avoca last Wednesday. B C Marquardt Emma and Clara will leave Saturday for Denver to attend the convention and Mr. Marquardt will seek Bryan nomination on the first ballot.
A theft occurred Wednesday morning at John Schmidt's meat shop, where the cash register was opened and about $5.00 taken. No suspicious person was seen on the streets that day, hindering detection.
On Monday evening last the regular school election elected Ora Copes as Director Joe Zimerer as Treasurer and Hon Orlando Tefft as Moderator. The meeting decided to roof the school and carry out other needed repairs. Avoca supports its students with the best facilities it can afford.
An electrical storm Saturday evening brought heavy rain and damage. South of town Mr. Crabtree reports a horse killed by lightning, and at Wm. Rudge's place a cow was struck down. Bridges in the area suffered considerable damage and roads were badly washed away.
A group of Fred Bookman’s friends gathered at his residence last Monday for an informal visit and social time.
Last Thursday at the home of L. J. Marquet Dr Brendel and wife celebrated their first wedding anniversary while Louie Marquardt and wife marked their fifth. Many friends attended and enjoyed games music and refreshments. Guests departed wishing the couples many more pleasant occasions.
A periodical urges families to rely on long proven remedies for seasonal stomach and intestinal illnesses. It touts Tuiner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as the best cure for nausea vomiting constipation and general weakness, warns against imitations, and lists Chicago seller Joseph Tuiner at 616 622 So Ashland Ave.
Jim Smith could not secure preferred legal counsel and the preliminary examination before Justice Archer was adjourned. County Attorney Rawls was ready to proceed, but Smith consented to the delay. He shifted from Matthew Gering to W. C. Ramsey, who will represent him tomorrow, under jailer Manspeaker's supervision.
A published home remedy warns that smoking a wounded area with woolen cloth for twenty minutes can relieve pain and inflammation after rusted nail injuries risking lockjaw. The writer urges readers to try the method despite ridicule.
Wabash Department Postmaster Brann attended the state convention. Several residents visited Lincoln and Weeping Water, attended weddings, and participated in social events. Burglars entered L. A. Stanley’s general store Tuesday night and helped themselves.
Residents report visitors from Weeping Water and Omaha, a newly opened Hotel, and ongoing cleanup of Main Street. The piece mentions medical, funeral, and travel details, including trips to Elmwood and Trinidad Colorado, plus local social gatherings and upcoming Plattsmouth Fourth of July plans.
Manly Sluggers beat the Pickups 11 to 1 as Sorensen Murphy and Krecklow Keckler led battering. Large crowd showed strong enthusiasm throughout the contest.
Prof Hollinsworth resigns as Alvo public schools principal opening the 1908 09 position for applications. Local items note travel to Lincoln for visits, illnesses, and community events. Road damage from heavy rains causes dangerous travel conditions along local routes.
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