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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
6
Pupils of Miss Olive Gass gave a recital at her home with many performances by Una Crook Eva Crook Ruby Kimmel Nettie Spangler and others The program featured dances solos duets and songs reflecting strong teaching and student skill Some performers missed the train from Pacific Junction adding disappointment to the event
Fay Crook impressed with Mendelssohn Spring Song. Mabel Sedgway offered Dvorak Humoresque with expressive playing. Edna Horn performed The Flower Song brilliantly. Ruth Jacks delivered Simple Confession to widespread enjoyment. Ina Crook voiced The Voice of the Cello with soulful imitation. Duets by Una and Eva Crook Golden Red and Ruth Jacks with Mabel Ledeway closed a delightful program.
Plattsmouth resident J L McKinney of Granite Street praises Doan's Kidney Pills from Crescent Pharmacy as best for disordered kidneys and lame back. He reaffirmed in 1916 that a few doses always helps. Price is cents at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A list of items including beds, furniture, dishes, appliances, and clothing is offered for sale from Holmberg home at Tenth and Granite streets. The notice invites viewing evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. to show the proceeds.
Ed Murray Dave Murray and George Stites from the Union vicinity visited the city Saturday evening.
S. C. Boyles, a leading Elmwood resident, was in town briefly today to handle a few matters at the court house.
Colonel W. E. Jenkins of Murray passed through the city today en route from his home to Omaha where he planned a day’s visit.
The executive committee of the fall festival held its first meeting to set dates from August 21 to September 4 and select chairmen for City Government Mayor Sattler Finance J F Falter Home Coming R H Windham Baseball C L Smith Decoration C F E Haney High School Raymond Larson Stock Show Dr O Sandin Publicity H A Schneider Concessions Th D I Reynolds Entertainment J V Heth. The event will include free attractions and a Home Coming on September 1, with county teams possible in baseball and Omaha clubs to visit for Labor Day weekend. Churches will host services on September 3 and the festival closes with a Labor Day demonstration inviting city residents to participate.
Mr. George C. Reed of Weeping Water spoke to a large gathering of church members and CE society about sixteen years of Morocco mission work. He explained reasons to spread the gospel, showed Africa on a map, and described Moroccan inhabitants, customs, and Muslim beliefs before an offering was taken.
Ward Patten, after weeks at Immanuel hospital in Omaha recovering from an operation, returned home yesterday afternoon and is reported in the best of shape and much improved.
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A local shop promotes a wash goods sale featuring 40 inch striped voiles batistes organdies laces and embroidered fabrics. Prices include 25c per yard for many items with palm beach cloth at 25 50 and 60c per yard and bargains on shirt waists and neckwear.
George Abbott known as the boy wonder presents a free 40 minute street entertainment on Saturday afternoon at 3 and again at 8 o'clock in Plattsmouth under the arrangements with the Commercial club. He demonstrates magnetic power by matching his strength against twelve men from the crowd and wins easily despite weighing only 102 pounds.
Come to the outdoor entertainment on the church lawn tomorrow evening from 7 to 8 by the children of St Luke's church school. If it is rainy, the event will be postponed to the first pleasant night.
The Knights and Ladies of Security will meet tomorrow evening at the Woodman building rooms at o o clock. Initiation and refreshments.
Public notice states John and Frank Boetel are no longer connected with Q. K. Parmele's livery and auto line, clarifying disassociation from the business.
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