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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
Local city records show numerous out of town visitors and movers with a long list of names. People from Nebraska Iowa Missouri and Texas called on friends conducted business toured Omaha Lincoln and nearby towns.
Fredrick von Oldenhausen Jr. and Idulcina del Tabosa were united in marriage at the S Pauls church parsonage with Rev J F Langhorst officiating. The couple, who reside in Plattsmouth, will honeymoon via Missouri Pacific to Nebraska City Fall City and Wymore before settling back in Plattsmouth.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill N C praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve saying it is the best salve the world affords It cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sores burns and wounds It costs 25 cents at F C Fricke Co drug store.
A department store urges customers to save cash register receipts as entries toward a $400 piano prize. The notice asks patrons to keep receipts for themselves or donate to friends, church, or school, implying the number on a receipt could determine the winner.
County Attorney C A Rawls returned this morning from Lincoln where he attended supreme court business. He reports the water has nearly receded and the Burlington line has trains running regularly again. On his way home last evening he was routed via Oreapolis and Omaha, remaining there until this.
A 19th century style advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as soothing refreshing strengthening and purifying for the stomach bowels and kidneys promising prevention of summer troubles. Sold by Gering & Co with tea or tablets priced at 35 cents.
A crowd gathers at the Jones home to bid Marjorie Agnew farewell before her Los Angeles departure. Emma Stanfield Jones hosts as guests play “Eternal Question,” candy contests crown Gretchen Donnelly, and a three course luncheon features Fourth of July decor. Hostess marks eighteenth birthday.
Denver July 9 the Democratic national convention faced a crisis as the credentials committee report was delayed after an all night session. The report unseated eight anti Bryan Guffey delegates from Pennsylvania shifting the delegation toward Bryan and triggering fierce disputes. The noon session sparked a record Bryan demonstration while a tense night session followed.
J G Larson born in Sweden July 9 1853 is 55 today and in charge of repairs at the Wescott block damaged by the flood. Uncles and helpers tied him to a trestle with 55 taps marking each year and offered best wishes for his future prosperity in a playful birthday tribute.
A longstanding street dispute resurfaces as a petition for permanent closure circulates from Chicago avenue southward through the pasture to near the Fifth ward schoolhouse. Citizens and city authorities seek to force an opening, but actions remain undecided as time unfolds.
Thomas Seagraves and Wm Heer of Cherokee Iowa state hospital attendants left for home this afternoon after visiting the home of Seagraves parents John Seagraves Sr and wife. They were accompanied as far as Omaha by John Seagraves Jr.
Night session opens after long hour delay as credentials report is read at 8 30. Temporary Chairman Bell appears late and calls the convention to order. Representative Hobson addresses the body urging preparation for war with Japan but fails to sway the audience.
National Committee recommendations largely sustain seating for several state delegations. Contested Pennsylvania seats shift to Bryan in majority, while Straus and allies push minority report. Debate exposes party tensions as votes end 387 to 615 in favor of the minority report.
August Hesse, a Journal carrier, was bitten on the right leg by a released dog at Fourth and Pearl as he delivered papers. The wound required doctor care with dressing and cauterization. He remains at home awaiting recovery and the incident prompts calls for removing dangerous dogs.
John Fassbender of Wahoo donated a room for Chapter No. 57 of the Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Home in Wahoo. The act is praised as a kind memorial by the lodge members and reflects their generous spirit.
Mrs John S Hall returned from Omaha where she attended the Grand Lodge session. In the election for the next term she was chosen as vice president of the Grand Lodge Royal Achates.
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