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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
2
Avoca reports list of visitors and residents including Dr Brendel and Miss Johnson from Lincoln, Nehawka games, and Avoca Berlin High School baseball win 2 to 0. Highlights include church events, aid society gathering, and travel to Omaha for family matters. Players Fuerell and Lewton stars noted.
Berlin team crossed tall with Avoca here Saturday and were defeated 4 to 2. Berlin boys put up a fine effort in a close game amid persistent offense by Avoca.
A trade note encourages customers to buy Forest Rose Flour and suggests a sack of flour is the best option on the market. The message promotes a direct purchase approach with a simple appeal to quality.
Mr and Mrs J D Wurdeman of Leigh Nebraska arrived today to visit the William Nickels home for a lime.
An advertisement touts a German remedy ADLER-Ion and AD-1-KA claiming to prevent appendicitis and relieve stomach issues. It promises quick results, a single dose for sour stomach, constipation, and nausea, and a short treatment for ordinary cases.
The funeral for George Freer, a messenger killed Monday in the collision near Indianola Nebraska, was held at St. Luke's church. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery with pallbearers from Kearney, Nebraska and Omaha. Freer, born March 4 1871 in Lyons Town, spent his life as a railroad messenger and was a charter member of Platt Council Knights and Ladies of Security. He left a wife and sister Una Richter of Canton South Dakota.
The Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools staged a ball contest with a post game picnic at the Chicago Avenue ball park. The Methodist team won the deciding game, earning the picnic. both groups enjoyed a midday feast, games, and sports amid a sunny all day outing chaperoned by Mr. Pierson.
Monday's Daily reports Manon Burgess conducting services at the Masonic home parlors yesterday afternoon. The first service since overhaul included fine anthems by St. Luke's choir and a warm home-like feeling. Home members are congratulated on the refreshed parlors touched up by artists.
An early health advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters build up sound health and keep you well, casting a healthy man as a king and an unhealthy man as a slave.
A farmer and a wheelman enjoy rides but suffer mud and broken roads. The tale mocks rough lanes and praises road improvements. A wood and steel car breaks a wheel while a rich rider survives, and a call to state legislation to fund good roads follows, promising a brighter future.
A Glenwood vs Plattsmouth game at Glenwood was postponed on Decoration Day after a Glenwood player drowned in the lake. Plattsmouth attendees included Ralph Larsen Floyd McDaniel Bern Long Charles Hadrada Hally Perrys Carl Dalton Glen Edwards Mauer Hank Perry Irene Hartwig Anna Ryan Mary McElroy.
A fragment notes constipation issues and mentions a product labeled Dean's Regulats that supposedly tones the stomach and cures constipation. It advises asking a druggist for them.
Messrs J H and Jacob Meisinger and Henry Fornall left last evening for Pekin Illinois to visit friends from their former home. Forneff visits his ill mother who is also Jim Messrs Meisinger’s sister. They plan to be away about two weeks and hope for a pleasant stay if the relative improves.
South Park beat Mr Pierson's Sunday school class 10 to 6. South Park pitched by George Bulin with Harry Wainseol catching, class pitcher Raymond Larson and catcher Williard Grassman. Umpire was Mr Pierson with Mr Ray as assistant.
Mr L A Moore traveled to Omaha on the morning train with cut flowers to help decorate for a Jewish maiden's party planned by her parents today. He took the Pacific Junction route after missing No 15 for the first time in twenty years.
A local shop promotes a large stock of muslin nightgowns long and short underskirts corset covers and combination suits for ladies and children. The sale prices emphasize quality and craftsmanship across high and low neck styles.
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