Local items from Weeping Water and surrounding areas
Plattsmouth Journal notes attorney E Tefft’s rheumatism and the lack of statutes permitting injunctions. Reports include Wescott and Street musical numbers, John McGrady’s May 18 marriage to Clara Penn in Ravenna, mail box vandalism and penalties, Miss Thorngate’s Lincoln proofreading job, plans for a Skimming station by G W Woodruff, a wound treated by Dr Worthman, Tead Ball’s mining deal interest, Paul Phelps’s horse kick injury, and Louisville hosting Cass County Sunday School convention delegates in early June with lodging needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.tefft
Hilton Wescott
Tead Ball
Sarpy County
Louisville
Ball
Paul Phelps
Thomas
Cass County Sunday School Association
Local Happenings and Family News in Avoca
Fred Gorder moved into his new home last week. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. EB H Norris on Saturday May 25 1905. Mrs Maurer and family travel to California to reside. Miss McFall leaves Chillson district teaching post and returns to Elmwood. Frank Dickson had shingles replaced during the rainiest period. Alfred Ralston shipped six ears of fat cattle to Omaha and still has seventy head on feed plus three car loads of hogs. more cattle expected to ship soon. Dr Hungate treated Gus Hansen for appendicitis with a starvation method noted as a new successful approach. N M Worley Avoca principal closes a successful year and plans to move to Lincoln to invest in a wholesale hardware firm. declines another Avoca year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gorder
EB. H. Norris
Frank Dickson
Alfred Ralston
Omaha
Ralston
Hungate
Gus Hansen
N. M. Worley
Avoca
Lincoln
Woodman log rolling and notable deaths in Greenwood
The Greenwood column notes Wm Franks losing nine head of cattle to lightning Sunday night. Brittenham, recent Missouri arrival, died Wednesday at his brother’s home. M C Bryant delivered diplomas to the class of ’03, praising attendance despite poor weather. Also warns boys against killing birds and destroying nests, citing heavy fines and potential prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman
Greenwood
Wm. Franks
Brittenham
Missouri
M. C. Bryant
Louisville Courier Notes Local Growth and Accident
Will Krecklow builds a blacksmith shop behind the Courier office and will open soon. The town has no vacant houses and capitalists are urged to invest. Russell Myers, five year old son of Rev Myers, suffered a knife blade injury on Monday with the report cut short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
Will Krecklow
Louisville
Russell Myers
Rev. Myers
Elmwood Notes From the Leader Eeho and Local News
A diverse Elmwood column reports a Gretna birth to Mr and Mrs W S Baker, a typhoid recovery for Mrs Henry Bonnemier, and Barbary K Heckler born May 11 1835 in Montgomery County. Died May 2 1903 in Alvo Nebraska. Mystic Shrine visit. scaffolding fall injures S E Greenslate. Edwards Bradford Lumber sold to L R Vakiner who becomes manager. A box car incident injures Frank Carnes. river boat captures by locals. wedding of Mable Lynn to Earl H Pickett at the Lynn home near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Baker
Gretna
Henry Bonnemier
Barbary K. Heckler
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania
Jesse Y. Heckler
Alvo
Nebraska
Wm. Deles Dernier
Lincoln
J. H. Rogge
C. W. Kraft
Riley Eaton
Roy Upton
James Trook
Harve Vanhorn
Welch
Joseph I. Lynn
Mable Lynn
Earl H. Pickett
Miss Nellie Lambert Leaves for Peru Summer School
Miss Nellie Lambert departed for Peru on Thursday to attend summer school. Several local incidents include Albert Stang's leg injury from a fall and a lightning strike destroying E. E. Marr's barn at Howe. Will Francke lost eight head of cattle to lightning with no insurance, and a Tuesday windstorm damaged Ketelhut outbuildings. A social birthday surprise for A L McDonald entertained about 30 friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Beacon
Nellie Lambert
Peru
A. L. McDonald
Mr. McDonald
Plattsmouth Community Notes and Milestones
Union from the Ledger reports Mr and Mrs Geo Thomas and Miss Susie Thomas visiting L G Todd family last Sunday. Roy Upton and Dr Walker return from Lincoln after earning 32nd degree Masonic honors. Grandma Buck marks her 83rd birthday with a family reunion and feast, born in New York and living in the precinct since 1855. The piece notes river salvage near town suggesting Plattsmouth may be short property sections from recent floating losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Thomas
Susie Thomas
Plattsmouth
L. G. Todd
Roy Upton
Dr. Walker
Lincoln
Grandma Buck
Buck
New York
John F. Buck
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Weak Children
An advertisement compares children to young plants, claiming Scott's Emulsion nourishes growth where food alone fails. It asserts the product feeds for growing strength and offers a free sample plus a $1 price to purchase at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Rowne
Pearl St
New York
Nehawka News Highlights Local Growth and Occasional Hopes
Brief notes from Nehawka include a newborn girl to Rev. and Mrs. James F. Hede¢es on May 27. Wm. Newman visits on crutches. Jeff Dodson replants corn to beat rain but furrows wash out. Schools closed for a planned picnic spoiled by rain. Teachers praised for the year. F P Sheldon and A F Sturm earned 32nd degree Scottish Rite Masons. Joe Shrader builds barns and expands land holdings, exemplifying Nebraska success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Hede¢es
Lnes
Wm. Newman
Jeff Dodson
F. P. Sheldon
A. F. Sturm
Lincoln
Frank
Joe Shrader
Norris
Mr. Shrader
Nebraska
Rubber boots and boats flood Mynard area
Mynard notes widespread use of rubber boots as Four Mile becomes navigable with boots. Several residents report losses and water trouble including a drowned bovine, drowned ducks, and two sisters lost by flood. Local chatter fuses humor and hardship as inhabitants cope with continual wetness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Adams
Bengen
Wim. Warner
Ditto
Geo. Bates
Tom Ruby
Silas Allen
N. M. Barker
Chas. Kimberling
M. L. Ruby
Mynard
Weather Talk Echoes In Muddy Town Pranks
Fragmentary lines describe mud and weather talk with a repetitive insult about predicting dryness. The tone hints at local humor or banter with phrases like E Pluribus Unum and Yo No, suggesting a playful or ironic public mood.
Cedar Creek Notes From The Mynard Correspondent
Cedar Creek items report Miss Katie Stoehr back from Cherry county and Mr White ill with appendicitis. Local bridges need repairs and H J Miller was bitten by a dog. Farmers worry about crops amid recent good rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynard
Cedar Creek
Gallagher—Murphy
Katie Stoehr
Cherry County
White
H. J. Miller
Fred Horn
Henry Volk
Plattsmouth Visitors and Weather Damage Report
Maple Grove and Plattsmouth residents visited over the week with several trips described. Heavy rains damaged bridges and washed out cornfields, causing significant loss and interrupted mail delivery in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Il. Puls
Ed Gansemeier
Murray
Worst of All Experiences and a Cure by Electric Bitters
Mrs. 5. H. Newton of Decatur Alabama suffered long from indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble. After doctors failed she tried Electric Bitters and rapidly recovered. The remedy claims to aid liver kidney and stomach issues and is sold for 50 cents by F G Fricke Co. druggists with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. H. Newton
Decatur
Alabama
F. G. Fricke & Co
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad on Refund Policy
Advertisement notes money back guarantee if the medicine fails to cure. Features E. W Grove's signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W Grove
Dr Miles Nervine Said to Cure Child Seizures
Mrs Union Nelson of Lansing Iowa reports her 18 month old son suffered violent cramps and fits until Dr Miles Restorative Nervine was used. After two to four bottles the child's limbs straightened and the boy recovered fully, prompting praise for the remedy and a request for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Ervine
Union Nelson
Lansing
Iowa
Allists
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Plattsmouth Journal
the Herald
A. J. Roe
John McGrady
Clara Penn
Ravenna
John
Waverly
Ethel Thornvate
G. W. Woodruff
Republican
Elmwood
Eeho
S. E. Greenslate
M. W. Waltz
Edwards & Bradford Lumber Co
L. R. Vakiner
L. Ht. Vakiner Lumber Co
Vakiner
Frank Carnes
Albert Stang
E. E. Marr
Howe
Ledger
Nehawka
Register
Rhoden
Geo. P. Meisinger
Thunder Mountain
Idaho
Industrial Times
the Industrial Times
Broadway
August Bach
East Main St
B. Elster
Waterman
Brock
Phattsmouth
Yon M. Leyda
John Gand
Court House
Plattismouth
Maple Grove
Henry Engelkemeier
Annie Puls
Minnie Puls
Andy Sutton
Otto Puls
W. H. Puls
George Hild
Nerman Gansemeier
Julia Gansemeier
Ida Boedeker
W.H. Puls
Albert Pappe
Julius Pepperburg
Fitzgerald
H. C
Son
Platssmouth
Main St
Nervine
Waterman Block
Piattsmouth
Bonn
Yellowstone
Phaillip
Mediterranean Sea
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
F. G. Fricke Coo
Paarmacists
Hayden
Reliable Store
America
Haydens
Hayden Bros
16Th and Wholesale Supply
Dodge Streets
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