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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
2
A den of wolves was unearthed on the Egenberger farm south of the city by M G Stava Lee Fickler and Clarence Price. Four young wolves were captured and efforts will continue to trap the old wolves to end the nuisance as they had loitered near farms in daylight and even carried off a chicken.
A notice from Friday reports Mrs Harry Windsor formerly Star Everett of Plattsmouth died at York hospital Nebraska after gallstone surgery. She had lived in Waco Nebraska with husband and a 3 year old child. She once lived with her sister Mrs Lyle here and worked at the Burlington station cashier and telephone operator. The community offers condolences to the bereaved family.
The Kensington club of Mynard hosted a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs W T Richardson, with Miss Pheme Richardson as guest of honor. The afternoon featured picnicking fancy work and musical numbers followed by refreshments. Attendees included Misses Rachel Jennie Helen Livingston Pheme Richardson Nellie Wiles Florence Emma Richardson Mattie Gapbn Mary Wetenkamp Lor Propst Edith Gapen Wsse Gapen Lillian Bajeck Bernigerter Snyder and others along with several gentlemen.
S. H. Murphy, Wellsburg druggist, endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory stomach trouble and constipation remedy he has sold in thirty four years of drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.
Henry Kaufmann of Cass County ships sixty dozen fine cauliflowers to Omaha this week. The gardener’s early, high quality produce outpaced Omaha market gardeners, with strong demand for his vegetables.
George C Reed of Weeping Water will address the Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian church. The missionary to Morocco will depict the customs and life of Moroccans with vivid word pictures. An offering will be taken to defray his travel expenses.
Carpenters have begun the E. C. Hill and W. A. Swatek homes on West Main Street. The Hill house is directed by A. B. Smith with his crew, while Frank Konfist leads the Swatek project. Both homes will be modern and boost the area's attractiveness as progress continues.
J R Rummerfield of this city pioneers a dash mounted arrow indicating the intended turn. Pressing a door button sets the arrow visible to following drivers to prevent accidents. He plans mass production after patent approval to place on automobiles locally.
About forty descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hiatt of Murray gathered Sunday at the home of their daughter Mrs. A. M. Cole to honor the aged couple who had been visiting for three weeks and left for Murray Tuesday. Attendees included sons Charles Hiatt and Demitte Hiatt, granddaughter Mrs. Alfred Dean, grandson C. M. Cole, and Floyd Cole with families. The couple are among Cass county’s oldest settlers and remain spry for their age.
See the latest up-to-date fancy stationery sure to please at the Journal office.
An automobile party from Union toured the city under attorney C. L. Graves, including Lon Deitrich and drillers Curley Robinson and Dick Dickson. The Union oil well had reached 700 feet but machinery was replaced after an setback. operations to resume soon amid local optimism for a potential oil or gas strike near the Missouri river.
A poem warns readers to heed distant whistle signals at grade crossings and avoid racing a train. It notes the engineer cannot stop quickly and urges motorists to slow, not accelerate, to prevent a fatal collision. The verse concludes with a moral about consequences in heaven or hell.
Lafe Nelson, farmer south of town, reported about forty acres of his corn lost to last Wednesday night’s deluge. The heavy rain washed fields in Eight Mile Grove and nearby areas, causing widespread setbacks for farmers. Otoe County communities described the storm as the heaviest of the season with numerous losses.
Guy Frisbee lost control near the Al Weichel place while riding a motorcycle. The gas control malfunctioned and he tried to jump off, breaking a shoulder bone and tearing flesh on an arm. He was taken to town for medical attention and is progressing as well as possible.
Sam Hall of Elmwood visits Plattsmouth while General John R. Clark travels from Lincoln. Mrs. Marshall returns from the east and Captain and the parrot are happy. James Patterson returns from Cleveland in good health. Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Latham’s mother recover from fever. Oliver C. Dovey leaves for Tabor Iowa to attend school. J G Oldham reports eighteen rattlesnakes killed in one hole. Joseph Lloyd injured again after a car accident. The Main street rush continues with frequent passenger trains and freight cars. residents hope for B M Railroad service to stay in town.
The Missouri Pacific Railway announces schedule changes effective tomorrow for both south bound and north bound trains. South bound trains Nos 104 108 106 and 194 local freight have new times 8 57 a m 2 39 p m 11 58 p m 2 20 a m. North bound trains Nos 105 103 107 and 193 local freight have new times 6 31 a m 3 59 p m 7 48 p m.
The city’s tennis “sharks” prepare for a new season at the Chicago Avenue courts. Plattsmouth Tennis Club keeps the facility in prime condition as Rev. F. M. Druliner and Rev. H. G. McClusky lead eager players into summer play. Enthusiasm for tennis grows after years of demand for a first class court.
Mrs. Vena Lee died Monday evening May 29 at Immanuel hospital Omaha after an operation for enlarged kidney and a tumorous growth. She lived in the area and was highly respected. She leaves son Victor Lee and brother Edward Ingram among relatives and many friends. She was 43 years 11 months 24 days. Funeral Thursday at Christian church with Rev. F E Miller of Free Methodist church officiating and Glendale cemetery interment.
Attorney C S Aldrich of Elmwood was in the city today to attend to litigation in the county court.
John Urish and wife and Philip Schafer and wife, settlers from southwest of Mynard, spent a few hours in Plattsmouth on Saturday visiting friends in the county seat and checking trades with local merchants.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages by treating the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and lists F. J. Obie as the contact, with druggists carrying the product.
Friends report P. E. Ruffner one of the area’s oldest residents and a Democratic candidate for county assessor is in serious condition. He was taken to Omaha yesterday at 4 15 for an X ray of the jaw after tooth extraction worsened his pain and he cannot eat or open his mouth, resembling lockjaw. The hospital visit aims to find the cause and provide relief.
Buick Motor Company of Flint Michigan plans a June release of a four cylinder car priced around 625 dollars. It features a 106 inch wheel base a 35 horsepower overhead valve engine and comes in two models a two passenger roadster and a five passenger touring car. The model mirrors the lines of larger Buicks and includes modern equipment backed by the big Buick factory. Local dealers anticipate strong demand for the new popular priced car.
Strayed roan mare with full white face and white mane and tail. Finder to contact D. C. Rhoden at his expense and will receive reward upon return of the mare.
Dr A C Welch a Cass county physician died suddenly at the home of Ray Wiles three miles north of Weeping Water yesterday afternoon shortly before 4 o clock after a brief examination of Mrs Wiles. He suffered cerebral hemorrhage and three seizures before death at age 62 leaving a widow one son Dr M G Welch in Louisville and two daughters Mrs Fred Miller Lincoln and Mrs Gordon Towle Hartwell Neb.
Last evening a bouncing baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hull. He is their first child and brings great delight to the happy parents. Grandpa J C York bears the new honors proudly and plans to introduce the youngster into the Republican ranks.
A Caldwell Ohio reader notes quick use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy prevents costly hospital trips. The family has used it for years and takes it on extended visits, indicating prudent forethought reduces medical costs.
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