Fourth of July Celebrations Dotted Plattsmouth Area
Quiet Fourth observed in Plattsmouth with a large Tulene place picnic west of town. Plattsmouth orchestra led by Tom Bwoboda provided music at the dance, and many residents joined celebrations in Glenwood Louisville and Weeping Water with abundant attendance and travel by train and car.
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Tulene Place
Plattsmouth Orchestra
Tom Bwoboda
Glenwood
Louisville
Weeping Water
Burlington
Youth Arrested in Team Theft at Farmers’ Complaint
The Daily reports Ray Melburn, a young lad, has been apprehended for the habit of taking farmers’ teams from where they are hitched and riding around. He will be sent to the state school at Kearney due to a prior complaint. Farmers had long complained, and police acted quickly to uncover the culprit.
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Ray Melburn
Kearney
Fourth of July Picnic Parties Bring Enjoyable City Celebrations
The Fourth of July yielded several pleasant picnics and dinners as residents spent the day visiting and sharing a good time. E H Wescott and family hosted a lawn picnic on High School Hill for G B Wescott and others. William Baird and Mrs. A Rawls families joined a hospitable afternoon and evening gathering at their home. J M Roberts and family hosted relatives and friends for a cheerful day on their lawn.
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E. H. Wescott
High School Hill
C. C. Wescott
Mae Morgan
Clara
For Sale Hamiltonian Driving Mare and Buggy
Advertisement lists a safe Hamiltonian driving mare and two buggies. One single seated top buggy in good condition. A double seated leather up holstered furry buggy priced at $200.00. Contact TH Pollock. City weekly listing.
Two Illinois and Nebraska visitors spend Fourth with Hassler family
Miss Ferne Tannehill of Illinois and Miss Myrtle Herrington of York Nebraska spent the Fourth at the William Hassler home. Tannehill left this morning for York to visit friends briefly. Miss Anna Hassler of Lincoln arrived Thursday evening and will stay with her parents over Sunday.
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Ferne Tannehill
Illinois
Myrtle Herrington
York
Neb
William Hassler
Tannehill
Anna Hassler
Lincoln
Ed Brantner Visits from Pender for Brief Day
Ed Brantner traveled from Pender this afternoon to attend to business matters and spend time with relatives and friends during a few hours visit.
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Ed Brantner
Pender
Inquest Sought in Death Near Louisville
John Baird, father of a young man found dead two miles west of Louisville, asks for a coroner's jury after questioning the coroner's handling. Residents doubt a rain strike explains the head wound and urge a full inquiry into the death.
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John Baird
Burlington
Louisville
Louisville Courier
Fourth of July home-made cannon injures boy
Robert Peters, son of Mr and Mrs J W Peters, built an improvised cannon from inch pipe filled with gunpowder and detonated it with a match. The blast tore flesh from his right hand, sparing his fingers with difficulty. He received stitches at Dr Livingston’s office and bore the pain bravely. Doctors expect the hand to heal without lasting damage, though recovery will take time.
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Robert Peters
J. W. Peters
Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble
Plainfield New Jersey resident Mrs G Stengle reports relief after using Chamberlain's Tablets for a month. She says she could eat nearly anything again after reading testimonial letters and trying the tablets. Sold by all dealers.
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G. Stengle
Plainfield
N. J
Chamberlain
Omaha Friends Visit City For Fourth Celebration
Misses Madge Saffer and Marfarel Morris of Omaha spent the Fourth in the city with friends, enjoying the holiday with local residents and other visitors.
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Madge Saffer
Marfarel Morris
Omaha
Notable Return After Fourth Visit to Havelock
E. Mateus and his wife returned this morning on No. 46 to their home at Havelock after visiting here over the Fourth.
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E. Mateus
Havelock
Pioneers Pollock and Ramsey Celebrate Milestones
The Daly Journal notes two county pioneers Mr. Thomas Pollock and Judge Basil Ramsey marking ages 87 and 69. Pollock, born in Washington County Pennsylvania, came to Plattsmouth in 1870 with wife Lila Pollock and family, as relatives gather for celebrations and well wishes.
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Republic
Thomas Pollock
Basil 8. Ramsey
Pollock
Ramsey
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Plattsmouth
Hallie Parmele
Pollock Parmele
T. J. Pollock
Lida Pollock
Ellen Pollock
Alice Mary Pollock
Gelista Kerr
Chowha
J. D. Kerr
Agnes Chapman
Former Plattsmouth Woman Married in California
Miss Ella Anderson formerly of Plattsmouth and a Whittier California resident for two years wed Me Earl Ebuhly of Whittier. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs August Anderson, was noted as a talented young woman and her friends here extend best wishes for the couple’s future happiness.
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Ella Anderson
Whittier
California
Earl Ebully
August Anderson
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Sickness and Death
We return heartfelt thanks to friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of our husband and father and for the floral tributes offered in memory of our departed. May the same sympathy be shown to them in their hour of grief. Mrs. August Gorder and Family.
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August Gorder
For Sale at 2 Bargain Stand Alone Restaurant in Union
Only restaurant in town with no opposition. Clearing at least $100 per month. Carries cigars tobaccos confectionery soft drinks ice cream. Will stand closest in investigation. Seller health of landlady reason for selling. Inventory or set price. Operated by Farnham proprietor Union Neb.
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Farnham
Union, Neb
Money to Loan on City Real Estate On Good Terms
Offers to loan money on city real estate with moderate rates and easy payment plans. Contact T. M. Patterson, Secretary of the Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association.
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T. M. Patterson
Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association
Fourth of July ball game ends in tight loss for Plattsmouth
In a morning clash the Plattsmouth Roosters lost 1 to 0 to the Omaha Alhambras Booster team. A sixth inning error on Gobelman allowed the lone run, while Connors held the visitors to few hits and McGuire settled after an early wild start. The game stretched to a ten-inning finish with the Alhambras prevailing 6 to 5 due to late offense and Plattsmouth fielding miscues.
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Plattsmouth
Ahlambras
Omaha
Carle
Gobelman
Horne
Connors
Roosters
McCube
Alhambras
Conner
McGuire
Ault
Boosters
Richter
Galether
Curle McGuire
Pileher
Comner
Dodd
Tie Poe
Ose Oies
Salsburg Germmar
Arries Gobelman Lacy
Bhoristop
Mann Kaufmann
D. Smith
Arries Sailsbery
Nystrom
Omaha aggregation falls to Roosters in late innings
Connor pitched a fine game for the locals but costly errors and bone headed plays by teammates doomed Omaha in a 6 to 5 defeat. Vernon started for Alhambras, hooked in the eighth by Pete McGuire who helped seal the win. Plattsmouth struck in the third as Ault, Beal and Mann contributed. Salsburg, Goldman and Mason sparked late scoring for the locals.
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Dodd
Alhambras
Seilsberg
Nystrom
McGuire
Smith
Ault
Bacon
Lacy
Germmar
Vernon
Horne
Riehter
Aull
Beal
Mann
Jefh
Salabure
Gobelman
Nyalom
Willo
Conner
Omaha
Roosters
Connor
Pete McGuire
Plattsmouth
Carle
Salsburg
Goldman
Feld
Solaburg
Mason
Family plans extended grand tour of Germany
From Saturdays Wall: Mr and Mrs F G Pricke of this city and their son Dr Albert Fricke of South Omaha plan an extended trip through Germany sailing from New York late this week. They will visit relatives across Germany while Albert studies at a Berlin medical school during part of the stay before returning to the United States.
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Wall
F. G. Pricke
Albert Fricke
South Omaha
Germany
New York
Fricke
Albert
Berlin
United States
Fatherland
Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment Proclaims Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a universal cure for skin eruptions. It claims instant relief from itch burning and scales with guaranteed satisfaction and money back, sold by Pfeiffer Chemical Co. in Philadelphia and St Louis.
Plattsmouth Journal Promotes Stationery Line
The Journal office offers the city a complete line of stationery including box paper and visiting and calling cards.
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Plattsmouth
Journal Office
Helectic Oil Promoted for Household Ailments
An old household remedy advertisement touts Dr Thomas Helectic Oil for a range of complaints including babies with croup and minor ailments like cuts and bruises. The blurb mentions price points of 2 shillings and 56 pence.
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Baby
Willie
Mamma
Grandma
Regatta Habana Cigar Endorsed by Robert Richter
Robert Richter, manufacturer, lauds Regatta Habana Cigar as the best, touting its quality and prestige. The statement underscores the product’s standing in the market and Richter’s backing.
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Habana
Robert Richter
Fine concrete work at the Dovey home
George K. E. Dovey on North Fourth street has extensive concrete improvements supervised by Uncle Tom Kennish. The project, about 800 dollars, includes a concrete garage pit eight by four by six feet, a three foot wall to curb dirt, surrounding walks, and a stylish driveway to the garage. Kennish, formerly of the east, has a history of large trusted concrete contracts.
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George KE. Dovey
North Fourth Street
Tom Kennish
Kennish
East
Pleasant Surprise Nine A Charming Young Lady
A pleasant surprise party was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Thompson on Vine street for Miss Lillian Thompson. Organized by her mother and friends, the Kennington club members attended. Music and refreshments followed the surprise and the event was deemed highly enjoyable.
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Joseph Thompson
Vine Street
Lillian Thompson
Kensington
Lillian
Carpenter John Weyrich Moves Shop to Beck Building
John Weyrich, after two years in the rear of Weyrich & Hadraba drug store, relocates to the Beck building on Sixth street. He now handles all kinds of carpenter work with orders accepted by telephone or at the drug store for prompt attention.
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John Weyrich
Weyrich & Hadraba
Beck
Sixth Street
A Good Investment by Whitemound Merchant
W D Magic of Whitemound Wisconsin bought a stock of Chamberlain medicine to supply customers. After receipt he fell sick and says one small bottle of Chamberlain Coke Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy was worth more to him than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.
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W. DD. Magic
Whitemound
Wis
Chamberlain
Miss Clara Mockenhaupl Travels to City for Day
Miss Clara Mockenhaupl was a daytime traveler to the metropolis to attend to business matters for the day.
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Clara Mockenhaupl
Metropolis
Mrs Street Leaves For Mendota Visit
Mrs. M. A. Street departed Thursday evening for Mendota where she will visit relatives for a time.
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M. A. Street
Mendota
Inwis
Tornado Insurance Offered by National Fire Insurance
A local notice urges residents to contact M Archer, agent for information on tornado coverage from the National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford.
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National Fire Insurance Company of
Hartford
Gonn
M. Archer
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