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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1919
Page
6
John Campbell Mootie, a well known Plattsmouth resident who had lived at the Nebraska Masonic Home since 1911, died early this morning at the institution. born in Scotland in 1840, he spent many years in Omaha and belonged to a local lodge.
Mains will be taken to Omaha for interment tomorrow. Mr. Mootie was 79 years, three months and twenty seven days old, born February 3, 1840.
Mrs Hattie Bybee seeks enforcement of laws against those selling or giving illegal tobacco to her 11 year old son The boy has become addicted and skips school to obtain the weed She aims to stop the practice and hold offenders responsible
In 1909 Wm. B. Wisler of Douglassville Pa suffered a severe indigestion attack. He received a free mail sample of Chamberlain's Tablets and found them so helpful he bought a package. He reports no further similar attacks since.
If you want a real tractor or thresher buy the Case. See W. T. Richardson & Son.
Memorial Day exercises in Plattsmouth feature Leonard J. Meisinger and Aubrey Duxbury leading the Legion and auxiliary members. Rev Levi W. Scott delivers the invocation as Lincoln Gettysburg address is read, with Civil War veterans roll call, songs, and a key address by Hon. J. T. McGuire on American Legion aims and veteran memory.
Dr J T Edwards Fayetteville Ga endorses Tanlac after patient T M McGough reports a 17 pound gain and improved health. Case notes indigestion constipation burning gas and irregular appetite followed by full recovery after three bottles. Local outlets listed: Fricke Alvo Drug Co Cop es Sturzenegeer Smith Tyson McDonald Blakes Bloomenkamp Keedy.
Other entertainment of the afternoon and evening included the ball game at four o'clock and the declamatory contest in the evening, detailed accounts of which appear elsewhere in this paper.
Freshman class of Plattsmouth High met at the Burlington station and traveled to the Missouri River bridge crossing into Iowa. Faculty accompanied them for games, a supper, and a pickle dessert, with the group returning late, tired but happy.
The piece argues that shared local effort brings broad benefits as the alfalfa mill moves dirt to create a building site. It notes residents previously unable to afford dirt work will see projects advance, helping the community as a whole.
The Ladies Aid Society meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Graham is postponed to sometime next month.
When stiffness and soreness of muscles and aching joints cause pain and hinder movement try massaging affected parts with Chamberlains ointment. It will relieve pain and make rest and sleep possible.
The news from Omaha reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Ramsey at noon on Decoration Day. The child is the first granddaughter on either side of the Ramsey family, bringing joy to the parents and grandparents.
A message from Wayne Lewis to his parents Mr and Mrs J D Lewis near Union said he arrived in New York from overseas and would be home in a short time. Lewis, a barber, had been serving abroad and arranged to return soon.
It is reported he will accept a position in a city shop as soon as discharged from the army. Wayne is a popular and skilled worker and would be a valuable addition to the shop that gains him. We are pleased he has arrived safely on this side.
Sanford and Harry Short traveled to Omaha this afternoon to spend over Sunday with friends, joining local hosts for the weekend visit.
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