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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
5
A veteran testimonial from General A. F. Hawley of Washington D C extols Peruna as the best remedy for kidney trouble coughs colds and catarrhal conditions. The ad cites S B Hartman M D praising Peruna as superior for systemic catarrh and lists Hawley at 1025th Street N W Washington D C as a user.
An advertisement describes systemic catarrh tied to spring and summer, causing abdominal organ inflammation and varied symptoms. It promotes Peruna as a long standing remedy with testimonials from W. R. Callahan of Gle mvar Virginia praising rapid relief after starting the medicine.
Plattsmouth resident Abe Culbertson, paralyzed and cared for by Robert Johnson, is at issue over claimed land in Kansas and Iowa. County Commissioner M. L. Friedrich probes reports of a Des Moines area farm and Thomas County Kansas property, with letters from Colby Kansas and Polk County Iowa awaiting replies. Local filings suggest Culbertson may have rented Kansas land recently, while past ties to Valley Junction suggest dissipated property and no current relatives nearby.
The medicine that sets the world thinking and the remedy doctors agree on is Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Gering & Co.
Local tale confirms Doan's Kidney Pills relieve chronic back pain and kidney discomfort. J. B. Hall of Plattsmouth recounts relief after years of trouble since a 1902 injury and notes continued use and availability from Gering & Co. drug store. Price 50c. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
In a Friday street fight near William Barclay’s, Henry Timms faced court, fined 10 for school fund and other costs. Barclay paid 5 for fighting, Fred McCauley paid 5 and costs for drunkenness, and Henry Ames paid 8 plus costs for beer on the streets. The incident follows a city ordinance targeting street drinking and growler gangs.
Pills advertised by F. G. Fricke & Co. claim to be safe pleasant and effective for headaches. The small easy to take tablet targets quick relief.
Plattsmouth marked Decoration Day with Grand Army of the Republic units, A A W and Woodmen formations, graves decorated at Oak Hill, and a Parmele Theatre program. Col Thrasher prompted cheers, J B Strode spoke of Civil War turning points, and Miss Steiner along with Bennie Windom and others entertained. Lincoln address, Star Spangled Banner and poems highlighted, ending with memories of comrades and a tribute to the Union and Confederate veterans.
Geo L Colbert transfers to Henry Schlueter lots 10 11 12 block 10 Murdock for 250. Kansas Town and Land Co transfers to W C Monroe lots 10 11 12 block 1 Murdock for 120. C M Smith transfers to Henry Schlueter lots 13 14 block 10 Murdock for 1250. Thomas Slagle transfers to H Thiexotter lots 3 s block 11 Townsend addition to city for 3600.
Mrs Amelia Russell dies at the Masonic home. A short service was held at ten, remains shipped to Tilden Nebraska for burial beside her husband. Rev J E Houlgate delivered a brief sermon from John 14:1. J W Russell son attended with the casket. Local Masonic Lodge No 6 members and pallbearers named.
The National Bloomers and the Red Sox clash was canceled after manager Frank K Warren learned eight of the nine players were men in a ploy to attract crowds. Warren ended the engagement to uphold fair play and public trust.
In county court today Frank P. Sheldon was appointed administrator for the Julia A. Sheldon estate as he is also administrator for his father. A pending petition for Peter Peterson estate was extended thirty days after his wife’s death and funeral set for tomorrow. An inheritance tax appraiser appointment was also requested. Clarence Tefft of Weeping Water attended on legal business and Willas P. Sheldon of near Nehawka visited the county courthouse.
Kiami Parmele died at Immanuel Hospital Omaha at 750 PM Wednesday May 20 1907. Born Potsdam New York March 24 1933 he moved to Knoxville Iowa as a youth and later to Nebraska. He married Emma Marks, lived in Knoxville Elmwood Plattsmouth and Oakaloosa before settling in Plattsmouth. He ran a livery business and remained ill last winter. Funeral at 2 30 PM with Rev J T Baird and others officiating.
Early morning fishing party Raymond Travis Frank Cloidt Bruce Rosencrans and Phil Sauter Jr tried to catch dinner. Travis chased a cow for milk as it ran toward town. One member fell in the river and later posed as Venus in sail cloth while drying. The group enjoyed themselves.
The funeral of May Godwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Godwin was held from her grandfather E M Godwin's home at 2 50 yesterday afternoon. Despite rain many friends attended as Rev J E Houlgate preached. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery. Sympathy to the bereaved family is extended.
A class of eleven graduates was honored last night in Louisville, praised as one of the strongest ever produced by the local schools. County superintendent Gamble delivered a thirty minute address praising the educational spirit, Principal Gaines received prolonged applause, and graduates received useful keepsakes as the audience lauded the school system.
Advertising copy claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea restores youth and improves complexion. The mock testimonial describes a woman who becomes "young again" and appears round, plump, and handsome. Sold by Gering & Co for 35 cents.
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