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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
7
Chancellor Lloyd George urges restraint at the peace talks and condemns hostile relations between Germany and Great Britain as a French squadron sails.
Reports describe high level talks among Russia France and Britain with focus on European politics Persia and Morocco. Also Lloyd George addresses peace conference fears urges unity with France Russia and the United States amid mistrust and war planning costs. Local notices recount visits travel medical issues and a Canadian relocation for Wheat land management.
Professor Andrew C. McLaughlin of the University of Chicago secures the $2,000 bequest from the late Henrietta W. M. McEnery. Judge Troutt ordered Dr. William A. McEnery, administrator of the estate, to pay the funds to McLaughlin in San Francisco.
Local column from Nehawka reports visits and departures. Mrs. Kirkpatrick travels to Omaha and Council Bluffs. Edith Moon visits from Murdoch to Ruth Murdoch. John Johnson returns from Sweden to Nehawka. Gus Nelson and sister travel home due to Vincent Nelson's illness. Robert Kendall buys a threshing outfit while Charles Brandt acquires horses and money. Charley Stone heads to Oklahoma City with plans to settle there. William Carroll and family attend daughter Ed Shepherdson's 48th birthday in Weeping Water. two stock cars derail near Heebner quarry causing a halt, with track repairs and rock filling underway.
Public health warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co of Toledo as mercury free and systemically acting. Recommends obtaining genuine product from doctors and druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
One good yearling registered Shorthorn bull offered for sale by Mark White of Rock Bluff. He is noted as healthy and suitable for herd improvement.
The Bohemian turners begin a three day western district tournament in Omaha with about twenty lodges expected. Local lodge members include Robert Rebal Chas Hadraba Jas Rebal Jr R Holly F Swoboda Chas Hula and Vincent Pilny enters as an individual. Judge L Jiran will attend. Emil Ptak serves as a delegate from the city. Mayor Dahlman delivers the welcome address as tours run Friday Saturday and Sunday with reduced rail rates expected and a large city attendance anticipated.
In county court Judge Beeson named Robert Shrader guardian for his three minor children to collect a $1500 life policy from Royal Neighbors for Mrs. Shrader’s death. Emma Jahn was appointed executrix of Otto Jahn’s will near Elmwood. witnesses were Dick Smith and John Geary Stark, with Wm Delese Dermer as attorney.
The daily weather report notes fair weather for Nebraska with cooler conditions on Thursday. At 2 p m the temperature is 87 degrees, barometer 29.15 inches, humidity 62 percent, and wind from the north. Readings are provided courtesy of Drs E D and F L Cummins.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a superior kidney remedy. It asserts kidney health benefits for the whole body, urges trials, lists bottle sizes and prices, and offers a free sample by mail from Binghamton New York.
Henry Hirz and many others visit the city for business matters. Residents travel to Omaha on early trains and return the same day. Several people attend meetings, court business, or outings with family. The mix includes farmers, bankers, and traders from Rock Bluffs and beyond visiting Lincoln and Omaha. A sales pitch for Deans Regulats ends the notes.
Local residents including Alvo Department Miss Alpha and Mr George Skiles of Murcock visited Lincoln and nearby towns. The community heard about shop talks, a successful ice cream social, livestock shipments, wheat quality, medical updates on Ralph Wolfe, and several concurrent accidents and social gatherings through the week.
Mrs. Wm. Wetenkamp announces peach sale with self pick at 350 cents per bushel or 1.50 dollars per bushel delivered this week only. Supply is limited so order early.
A tool bag with tools was found between W. G. Meisinger’s and the Faster place Friday. The finder should leave the item at this office or with Cecil L. Thomas, carrier R. F. D. 2.
Four room dwelling with good outbuildings and fruit trees offered for quick sale. Also selling a horse and single buggy. For details contact Mrs. C. E. Vroman. Glen Rhoden and wife from near Murray visited the city today on business.
Last Friday evening a horse belonging to Ralph Wolfe bolted after being frightened by something near the tracks. The buggy was badly damaged and both occupants were injured. Ralph Wolfe Jr. suffered a broken leg and severe bruising. Miss Ella Wolfe sustained a bad head cut and wrist injuries. They received aid from Dr. Muir and others and were taken to Lincoln's Shoe Maker Hospital. The community of Elmwood mourns and hopes for a swift recovery.
Sam Barker a veteran farmer is in the city today to handle business and visit friends. Philip Hild arrives from his farm west of Mynard to transact with local merchants. Mrs Geo Sayles and children return from Cedar Creek after a ten day visit. M G McQuinn of Union attends county seat business. D Lynn from Union is among those in the city for business today.
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