Local News Briefs from Decoration Day Visit and City Call
Mrs. Alva Godwin of Omaha visited the city over Decoration Day to spend time with friends and relatives. A. F. Seybert of Sullom was in town for a few hours to tend to business matters.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
2
Mrs. Alva Godwin of Omaha visited the city over Decoration Day to spend time with friends and relatives. A. F. Seybert of Sullom was in town for a few hours to tend to business matters.
Mr Henry Steinhauer and his wife spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of James Tipton the Platte river bridge man.
L. FE. Vroman and his wife and daughters left Saturday morning for Havelock to visit relatives, spending Sunday there.
Superintendent W. S. Askwith travels to the city to participate in Decoration Day observances and services.
Miss Mareacel McBride of South Omaha spent Decoration day and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs C S Johnson in this city.
Eel Olin and his wife traveled down Friday evening and stayed through Sunday visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs Hey Breese and her daughter Margaret of Red Oak Town spent Decoration Day in the city visiting relatives and friends.
JL unter wife and son Paul and Grace spent Decoration Day and Sunday in Havelock with relatives and friends.
Prank Cho and his wife with Miss Rose Kramela spent Sunday in the city with relatives and friends, arriving on an early Burlington train Saturday.
Mrs. C. A. Welds visited over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kugsmann after a trip from south Omaha last Saturday to see friends.
Mr. Fdear Steinhauer and sister Miss Gladys spent Saturday and Sunday in Falls City and Rule Nebraska visiting relatives.
Mrs. Fred Morgan came back last evening from Nebraska City where she had been visiting for a short time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Soper in that city.
Miss Jillian Cole arrived Sunday from Dawson Minnesota where she taught during the school year. She will spend her vacation here with her mother and sister.
Miss Madeline Green, visiting at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beeck, returned yesterday to University Place by the afternoon Burlimeton train.
Julian W. Rounds, recently relocated to Lincoln, returned from the capital city Friday and spent Sunday here with friends, marking his first visit since moving about a year ago.
J N Wise and granddaughter Miss Alice Rool spent Decoration Day visiting friends in town. Mr and Mrs Wise recently returned from a Chicago trip and report improved health from the journey.
Mrs W C Merrow of Cleveland Ohio has been visiting her sisters in this city for several days. She will go to Lincoln for a week with relatives and friends before returning for a longer visit. Mrs Merrow formerly Miss Mdna Adams and lived in this city for years.
Mrs J W Manners and Miss Doreliny Manners of Lincoln have been visiting at the city. The brief note records their travel and social visit with local acquaintances during their stay in town.
Mr and Mrs Charles Manners departed from this city en route to Mount Ayr Iowa to visit relatives during their trip.
W B Banning Charles Garrison and Mrs G W Garrison of Union arrived in the city today to attend to matters at the courthouse after driving up from their Union home.
Henry Ticketler departed Friday evening for Chicago to visit relatives in the city.
Dave Barnett came back to his Glenwood home this morning following a Sunday visit with friends in town.
Mrs. W. J. Streight and Mrs. Kale Minor traveled this afternoon to Omaha for a day visit. Ed Sehulheart departed this morning for Glenwood on his weekly piano tuning rounds.
Mrs. FE. R. Barstow of Omaha visited here over Sunday as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. 5 Forbes and family.
France Ballance departed this morning for Glenwood following a visit here over Decoration Day with his parents and friends.
Mrs Washington Smith left this morning on the early Burlington train to Central City after visiting here with friends.
Mrs Dr Bachmann and babies with Miss Nellie Hollister depart this morning for Palmer Nebraska for a short visit with friends.
Miss Ethel Tyson of Elmwood stays with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Q K Parmele and family in the city as a visiting guest.
Frank Levings arrived in Omaha this afternoon returning from a stay here with relatives and friends over Decoration day.
Charles Mateus his wife and children traveled from Have lock Friday evening to spend Sunday with relatives in the area.
Mrs. Pearl Langer of Omaha visited this city as a guest of Miss Kalie Hess. Langer was formerly Miss Pearl Latz of this city.
Mr and Mrs CG P McPherson of Benson Nebraska spent Decoration Day and Sunday with Mrs McPhersons mother Mrs Tennie and family in this city.
Mrs Frank Hayward of Omaha has finished visiting the Q K Parmese home and returned this afternoon to her city.
Mrs N W Chrissinger and her children left this morning traveling to Soda Springs Idaho to spend the next several months visiting relatives and relatives in the area.
Mrs A J Jackson and her daughter Miss Beth arrived from Omaha on Saturday to spend a few days with Mrs Jackson’s in laws Mr and Mrs Henry J Streicht at their home.
Miss Nellie Hawksworth, an efficient city schools teacher, departed this morning for Burlington where she will spend the summer visiting relatives and relaxing away from duty.
Frank H. Young, a member of the board of managers of the Masonic Home, was a passenger this morning for Omaha where he was called on matters for the Home in this city.
Mrs James Sage went as a passenger to Omaha this morning guiding her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Koos of Lament Town who were visiting for a few days on their honeymoon.
Mrs. Joel Tissue of Seward Nebraska leaves after a visit with her sister Mrs. William Gilmour. A. Towner, brother of Mrs. Gilmour, arrives from Surprise Nebraska for a visit with the family.
Mrs William Fritehman and her son Robert plus Miss Caro lyn Schuldice came Saturday for an over Sunday visit at the Albert Schuldice home. Mrs Fritehman returned home Sunday evening and Miss Schuldice planned a longer stay.
A workers uncover an old bread ticket from the John Bons & Son bakery while tearing down a house at Granite and Sixth streets. The relic, likely lost decades ago, is kept by M. S. Briges who now owns the house and plans a new cottage rental property nearby.
From Fridays Daily the news of Attorney Matthew Gering of this city being considered for Congress in the First district has stirred strong interest among his supporters. Gering says he has not decided and will review the matter before acting. If he runs, he could attract many Republicans and Democrats, including German citizens, and his strong oratory may raise the district’s profile. Cass County may have another candidate for congressional honors, following a former Cass County representative.
Miss Leona Brady departed Friday evening for Kansas City Missouri where she visited with friends over Sunday.
An advertisement claims ethine double strength cream removes freckles. It states use one ounce nightly and morning to fade spots, with lighter freckles disappearing quickly. The notice guarantees money back if the product fails to remove freckles.
Announcement promises a large unique booster campaign in Plattsmouth and Gass county with full details to appear in tomorrow's Daily Journal. Readers are urged to watch for the notice and read all details carefully and act, as opportunities like this may not come again.
Last evening Mia and Barbara Giering hosted a refined dinner at the Gering Lome on Novi Sixth Street in honor of Consul Kliflinger the imperial German representative at Bolona Italy and Mr Poder Wahl of Kaufbeuren Germany The elaborately decorated dining room featured the German national colors and the carp flower Matthew Gertie presided and invited remarks from guests Toasts were given by Klufninger Wahl Rev J W Steger Dr Livingston Windham Dovey Fox and Thierolf The guests then enjoyed social conversation and several fine musical numbers
An old advertisement touts Doan s Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for kidney support and backache. A testimonial from Mrs. Frank Cappon of Weeping Water describes relief from headaches dizziness and irregular pain after using the product. The ad notes the price at 50 cents and lists Foster Milburn Co as the manufacturer.
Major the Percheron stallion (G2187) will stand at J. J. Meisinger’s farm two miles south of Cedar Creek from Monday morning to Wednesday evening each week and at Henry Jochim’s home for the remainder of the season.
Wm Gilmour of Plattsmouth Nebraska offers an extra fine stallion for sale described as the best in the state. Well broke for harness and saddle and available for long term sale terms.
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley Kidney Pills to relieve dullness and swelling in hands and feet caused by kidney trouble. It claims the pills tonic and strengthening, restoring kidneys to normal action. Sale through all druggists.
Miss Anna Hassler spent Friday evening from Lincoln and stayed through Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Hassler, returning to her duties in the capital city this morning.
An advertisement urges readers to treat a persistent spring cough with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It claims to heal raw throat and bronchial surfaces and stop lingering coughing by strengthening weak areas. Sold by all druggists.
Pedigreed Duroc Jersey pigs over 30 head, about 20 weeks old, offered for sale in June. Prices range from 10 to 15 dollars each. No male pigs sold after July 1. Stock viewable at W B Porter’s farm in Mynard Nebraska.
J. W. Rudge of the Weeping Water vicinity visited the city Friday and made a pleasant call at the newspaper office.
Two story brick home with eight rooms plus bath and closets, modern fixtures, on two and a half lots with trees barn and outbuildings. Located at 648 N 26th St Lincoln Nebraska. For further particulars contact Silas Long. Dated 4 8 1mo d&w.
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