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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

2

Sketch of the late Roberts of this city

Marion Ross Wallace Roberts known as Doss was born February 41 172 and died by his own hand May 26 1905 at his father's home near Thurman He lived much of his life in Town and Nebraska He married Bessie Graves April 24 and they had two daughters Alma and Charlotte He leaves a widow two daughters an aged father and mother five sisters and one brother Morian Roberts of this city

Marion Ross Wallace Roberts Doss Thurman Weleck Town Nebraska Gleistian Church Oie Bessie Graves Alma Char- Jolt Thess Burling Tin Morian Roberts

Notice of Sympathy from Thess Roberts Family

Mrs Thess Roberts and family extend thanks to friends for kindness after the death of their husband and father. They especially thank Mr and Mrs Nelson Jean for the moral remembrance and blessings.

Nelson Jean Thess Roberts

New Life Pills Claim Health Benefits for Digestive Tract

Advertisement promotes Ds. Kink's New Life Pills claiming to purify the blood and cleanse the stomach liver and kidneys. It asserts improved health by ridding fermenting toxins and supporting bowels with a mild laxative formula. Cited price is 25 cents.

Tailor James Locher Moves Shop on Main Street

James Locher the father, long at the Rookwood building as a tailor, has moved the business to the former W. P. Cook barber shop on lower Main Street. He will continue to serve customers with his accustomed attention.

James Locher Reas Rookwood Rea Main Street W. P. Cook Jim

Dean's Ointment Advertises Skin Relief

For skin issues such as pimples and roughness the notice promotes Dean's Ointment. It claims relief for itching and blemishes and directs readers to buy at all drug stores.

Dean

Fine New Son at the Home of Don C York

Don C York and wife welcome a ten pound son born last evening. The newborn heir arrived about 40 weeks after conception, drawing admiration from family and relatives. Best wishes are extended that the child prove a joy and comfort to his parents in their old age.

Don C. York Trothep Fittle Dien Cormmfer

Arrival of a New Daughter at Piva Home

A fine new daughter arrived Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Piva near Lodar Creek. The child is deemed one of the finest in the land and brings great admiration from relatives. Mother and baby are well and the father is very proud. The Wirz and Meisinger families share in the joy, as Mrs Wirz was formerly Miss Cora Meisinger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gi G Meisinger.

Will Piva Lodar Creek Dauwehter Doc Wirz Meisinger Cora Meisinger Gi. G. Meisinger

Forest Rose Flour Offer Promises Refund If Not Satisfied

A local ad promotes Forest Rose flour with a money back guarantee. The notice asserts customers may claim a refund if the product does not meet expectations.

Plattsmouth Urged to Celebrate Glorious Fourth This Year

City residents weigh whether to hold a Fourth of July celebration in Plattsmouth. Past efforts failed, but turnout and enjoyment from county visitors suggest a local festival could attract crowds and benefit the area. Citizens urged to plan amusements and events to draw residents and visitors alike.

Plattsmouth

Bach's Delivery Team Hurts Riders After Runaway Wagon

A Bach delivery team in Lincoln avenue spun away after a rut made the wagon lurch. Earl Brittain fell from the seat and was badly bruised. Earl Hyde, the driver, suffered only a severe shakeup and minor bruises. The team halted in a Hemple home yard after a rapid flight toward Third Street.

AL Gi Bach Lincoln Avenue Earl Hyde Earl Brittain Wilh ii Witton John Wyon Younes Brittain Earlsde Third Street

Manley to Host Big Cass County Baseball Clash

The Manley baseball team, strong in the Cass County league, prepares for a next Sunday game against Earle with high local fan turnout expected. Local businessmen W. J. Rau, John Tithe and son Lee Tithe, Theo Haran, and others are noted amid a booming farming community centered on Manley Nebraska.

Journal Man Cass County Manley Vental Mantey W. J. Rau John Tithe Lee Tithe & Bourke Nebraska Mantes Earle Gass

Gase avancered as harvest labor shortage looms

Douglas county officials seek court action to adjust terms of office under section 1955 while farm labor notes warn of scarce harvest help as Greuber reports heavy grain and good corn prospects in Thayer county. Horticulturists install new state officers. Public notices include a rail dispute over cattle delivery and stock insurance questions. Political filings underway with ONeal for state auditor and Kennedy seeking Congress in the Second district.

Lincoln Frank C. Best August C. Harte Douglas County Supreme Court Harley G. Moorhead Best and Harte Moorhead William Greuber Thayer County Commissioner of Labor Greuber Greuther House of Representatives E. M. Pollard Nehawka Jacob Hess Omaha Peter Youngers, Jr Geneva W. A. Harrison York A. Marshall Arlington Val Keyser Nebraska City J. R. Duncan Omaha Road Chicago Minneapolis, St. Paul Live Stock Exchange of South Omaha Railway Commission O’neal J. M. O'Neal O'Neal Garton Kennedy John JL. Kennedy Congress Hitchcock

Mrs. Crook Surprised by Friends on Birthday

A birthday party for Mrs. B. F. Crook unfolded Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Grok in the south part of the city. Friends gathered to celebrate her fiftieth birthday with music, conversation, and a luncheon, surprising the guest of honor and ensuring a delightful occasion.

F. Crook Everine

Chamberlain's Remedy Promoted for Summer Ailments

The ad urges families to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for hot weather. It claims the preparation is invaluable and nearly essential before summer ends and notes it is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Nebraska Liquor Dealers Conclude Convention

The Nebraska Liquor Dealers association closed with an entertainment program in Grand Island. Norfolk was chosen for the next convention. Resolutions state the group shall not participate in politics and urge steps to curb hold up or blackmail litigation.

Grand Island Neb Nebraska Liquor Dealers’ Association Norfolk

Stech May File for Superintendent

In David City Nebraska on June 4 it is rumored that Professor T C Stech current superintendent of David City schools may seek the Republican nomination for state superintendent of public instruction.

David City, Neb T. C. Stech David City

Thomas Andrews Sr Dies in Cambridge Nebraska

Cambridge Nebraska June 4 Thomas Andrews Sr died of pneumonia. He was an old settler, wealthy and a fine stock breeder.

Cambridge, Neb Thomas Andrews

Short Sleeve Raglan Coat Skirt with Russian Tunic Pattern

Butterick Fashion Sheet for July offers Coat Pattern 7039 and Skirt Pattern 7035. Call Pattern Department for a free copy. Also listed are children's parasols, ladies parasols, embroidered hose, and socks with various prices.

Butterick Pattern Department

Vintage ladies undergarments and gowns sale prices

Muslin underwear corset covers offered at 20c 25c and up. Crepe gowns priced at 89c and 1.00 each. Crepe petticoats 1.00. Combination suits 1.00 and 1.50. Children's union princess slips 50c 75c and 1.00. Children's drawers 12 of a dollar 25c and 50c per pair. Children's gowns 50c 65c and 75c each.

Children’s Union

Men's Underwear Sale: Shirts, Drawers and Socks Priced

Men's underwear items include shirts and drawers at 50c, men's union suits at 50c and 1.00, and men's silk lisle and silk plaited socks in black, tan and gray at 25c and 35c per pair.

Death of Mrs Rebecca Watson at county farm

Mrs Rebecca Watson died Saturday afternoon at the county infirmary west of the city after years of decline tied to her children's unfaithfulness. Born in Ireland April 22 1828, she and her husband once ran a farm in Obio county before losing it. She leaves a son unknown to present whereabouts. Funeral held in Avoca with many old friends attending.

Rebeca Watson Watson

Take Plenty of Time to Eat and Chamberlains Tablets

A health note warns that rapid eating causes indigestion and constipation and urges thorough chewing and salivation. After meals, when full or sluggish, one Chamberlains Tablet is recommended. The tablets are claimed to cure many stomach troubles and constipation and are sold by all dealers.

Lewiston Glee Club Social at Lewiston Church

The Lewiston Glee club will host a strawberry shortcake and ice cream social at Lewiston Church on Saturday evening June 6. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lewiston Church Lewiston Glee Club Lewiston

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