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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
5
Local notes report residents and visitors such as Cc. B. Sehneider from Louisville, J. F. Henning’s visit, and various farmers in town to discuss bridge needs. Mentions rock pile proposals, cemetery and road conditions, and multiple small-town notices including ads, births, and sales.
Percy Agnew spent Sunday with his mother and sisters in Lincoln. Bart L. Kirkham and family left for Belle Fouche South Dakota. Mrs W L Brown returned to Lincoln with her nephew Henry Christensen. A $50,000 reward paid to Sheriff Shrader for the capture of Jones the horse thief marks the first Cass County reward in seven years. Foreman Gr W Tapp was injured by timber while fending off river debris and took a short layoff. Peter Madsen reports appendicitis and successful surgery by Dr E W Cook with Dr Stewart Livingston assisting. Plattsmouth Pontoon Bridge Company stockholders plan replacement after storms sent barges downriver. D M Jones and T B Bates attended a Nebraska City street carnival. Bridges out reported near Rock Bluffs and the Fitzgerald block landmark is being torn down. Ed Egenberger and Claus Speck attend the Nebraska Retail Liquor Dealers Association meeting in Falls City. I Bester has not appeared in town for a week. A M Russell of Weeping Water, a notable attorney, died likely of apoplexy. Governor Mickey’s bribery remarks prompt calls for a court of inquiry. W J O'Brien and Lee J Mayfield visit. O'Brien meets the new Journal proprietors. Nellie Sher teaches guitar. Dean's and Dodd's kidney pills sold at Atwood's. Bishop Bonacum visited Plattsmouth. Judge Archer attended Omaha Masonic lodge. County Attorney Root in Lincoln. commissioners inspect bridges near Rock Bluffs. C Bengen and A S Will among visitors. Otto Floto shows fail to arrive. W H Seybert of Cullom recovering in Plattsmouth under Dr Livingston. Henry Stendyke of Plattsmouth Bottling Works suffers a finger wound with blood poisoning risk.
Fare 45 dollars to California and back via Burlington route for the general assembly in Los Angeles from May 21 to June 2. Tickets go on sale May 3 with a limited return period to July 15, 1903. Stopovers available at many points of interest. consult the ticket agent for details.
A wedding took place at the home of Mr and Mrs 1 O Dwyer on North Fifteenth Street as James William Kingsley and Susi Viola Thomas were united by Rev Youtzy. Attendants included Ella Ruffner as bridesmaid and Henry Weldman as best man. guests were close relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Downers Grove Illinois after a Chicago transfer for the groom.
Davies promotes hats tailored for you with the right shape and style at 1511 Douglas Street Omaha. The ad urges readers to try a Davies hat to look their best and be happy wearing it.
The recorder notes May farm mortgages with 10 filed and 15 released. Town property shows 10 mortgages filed and 10 released.
New styles in walking skirts in mohair and skillian priced from 5.50 up. Train and demi train skirts in voiles and etamines 10.50 up. Special sale on Ebonvid hand mirrors with sterling mountings two mirrors for 1 dollar and 1.25 mirrors for 62 cents. 50 cent mirrors for 2x all French plate glass.
One of the prettiest weddings of the season united Zella Smith of Winternstein Hill and Geore W Steiner of Omaha on Wednesday evening. The ceremony featured pink and white blossoms, a white satin arch, and music by Miss Ethel Morgan. Afterward a luncheon followed and the couple departed for Benson Neb. Guests from out of town included Naufvinger Central HK Gus Steiper Ind Steiver Ada and Lillie Steiper J Patterson Men son Ethel Morgan Choialia and Margaret Safford Lincoln. The Journal extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
A week of crime hits Platismouth with paneled sneak thieves stealing entire suits from boarders at the hathel and fleeing. A second scheme uses a wholesale representative to solicit merchants, then a second man buys goods and presents a large check. Merchants report no losses. officials urged to detain nonresidents and enforce removal.
Ernest Wurl Robert Michter Charles Wikins Wm Daugherty Emil Kohoutek and Franz Gallance from Plattsmouth Turnverein attended the Millard district turnfest. Prizes went to local boys with high scores in grace and second grade events. Otto Wurl, instructor, led the class and a judge was chosen from the group.
The article muses on mirrors from water to glass and Venice glass for perfect reflections. It advertises Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a cure for illness, claiming it purifies blood, renews vitality, and restores a healthy complexion. Sold at drug stores and Joseph Tuiner's Chicago outlet.
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