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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
7
Local notes show farmers harvesting and threshing as many residents visit relatives in Murdoch, Lincoln, Omaha and Bertrand. Several visitors attend the circus, a picnic date is awaited, and Odd Fellows plan a banner event while Auto sales rise and mail routes upgrade with a Dayton motor car.
The Journal mourns a father who died in 1891 leaving children well provided for. It notes the respect for the parents’ honesty and noble character in Otoe county. It also honors a mother whose pride was her boys and records funeral attendees from Omaha Council Bluffs St. Louis and Avoca with local residents in Nebraska City and surrounding areas.
The Straub family expresses sincere thanks to kind neighbors and friends for their valuable assistance during their mother’s funeral. They appreciate the support and will not forget the kindness shown by M. M. Straub, W. W. Straub, David Straub, T. H. Straub, and W. E. Straub.
Elizabeth Straub born in Ireland in 1833 died aged 75 at her son W E Straub’s home in Lincoln after long illness. She married Thomas Straub in 1862 and lived on the Berlin precinct farm in Otoe county. Funeral was held Tuesday at the local Catholic church with Rev Father Hahn officiating.
An elderly Philadelphia resident, 63, praises Tuiner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a tonic. He claims regular yearly use keeps him healthy and strong, aiding digestion and nerve strength, and recommends it wholeheartedly. Sold at drug stores. Jos. Triner in Chicago is listed as producer.
Wabash Department H P Dehning's team toured town Monday evening. W H Pool came up from Weeping Water Tuesday. Grant Lang, now in Seattle, Washington, was here last week. Rhene Towle returned home Wednesday. Postmaster Brann and wife visited relatives in Manley Wednesday. Missouri Pacific installed a telephone at the depot. Henry Murfin and Grant Lang drove to Murdock Wednesday. Mrs M W Wood returned from Kansas after weeks visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Wm Edgerton came back from Lincoln Wednesday. Rev Langare of New York, a former M E church pastor here, visited Thursday. C O Thomas from Lincoln Friday. John Creamer at Lincoln Friday. Mrs S E Cain from Omaha last week seeking Royal Neighbors members. Dr and Mrs Munger from Elmwood Thursday. Boom Wadler and Dr Munger from Elmwood Friday. Some locals frightened by hogs while picking raspberries last week. Several residents attended the Moxley circus in Lincoln. J J Hill and wife, from Belverder, were here visiting relatives.
Manley updates include John Ruby of Murdock in town Tuesday Paul Rauth of Julesburg Colorado returns after two week visit with brothers Will and John Wheat crop good with quality and acreage Elmwood visitors A Mitchell and J B Hopkins Grandpa Hayes ill health unable to attend Culbertson Montana funeral Mrs Patrick Murphy of Stuart Neb visits Mrs John Murphy Miss Ella Lord Percival Iowa visits Geo Lord Miss Ida Sherman Springfield visits sister Mrs Fred Krecklow Keckler elevator under light repairs Bank of Manley remains safe deposit site Fifty five passengers travel from Manley to Kingling Bros in Omaha some miss their train after elephant sighting Manley vs Cedar Creek game noted Stove Creek and Manley play Sunday July 19th Mrs Nutzman Avoca visits Theo Harms Ladies Kensington club meets at Mrs R D O'Brien home two teachers needed for Manley school Louisville Merry Widows raid for cherries visiting bank scene described Judge P Wood chaperon leading group
The Journal offers a $4.50 yearly subscription, with a bonus of six Rogers Bros. silver teaspoons to each new 12 month prepaid subscriber and a phonograph prize for the top seller. The phonograph and spoons are on display at the office awaiting delivery upon meeting conditions.
The notice from SHERWOOD & Son and W R. M. Barclay warns that parties who borrowed wheels from wagons in the alley behind business premises are known. Wheels must be returned promptly or arrest and prosecution will follow.
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