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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
2
E. J. Easton of Omaha reports long battle with stomach trouble ended after ten days on Sargon treatment. He credits four bottles for restored appetite weight gain and sleep and urges others to learn about the remedy. Sargon may be obtained in Plattsmouth from Weyrich & Hadraba.
Nehawka residents report a busy stretch with new car purchases and renovations. Olaf Lundberg decorated gas pumps while Miller & Gruber produced burial vaults amid strong demand. Many residents traveled to Omaha for shopping, dental work, Ak-Sar-Ben races, or visits. Deputies issued subpoenas across the area for a county court venue set June 6th.
Frank Weatherby long time resident of Wymore Neb died at his mother's home after a few days illness. He was sixty and had worked in newspapering for thirty five years including with the Wymorean and Burnham interests. Burial set for Friday in Wymore cemetery.
Dwight F. Davis of St. Louis was sworn in today as governor general of the Philippine Islands. Associate Justice Harland F. Stone of the Supreme Court administered the oath in Secretary of War Good’s office. Davis sails for the islands July 8.
Dealer announces a fresh line of Quick Meal cook stoves and invites customers to visit showroom to compare ranges and save money on a purchase.
Otto Pitz and William Matschullat Jr. travel from the city on business. William Rikli and Walter Steinkamp visit nearby towns for meetings and errands. George Lepert attends 4 H club activities in Lincoln. S A Sanderson and H V Hoagland visit Staats home. others travel to Omaha and Nebraska City for banquets and bank matters.
Wednesday’s Daily records Mrs A D Asch from near Murray stopping in for business. R D Frans of Union, J W Brandt from near Nehawka, L J Walradt and Edward Jumper from near Greenwood, and R H Lohnes Cedar Creek lumber dealer all visited the city for a few hours or short time to take care of matters at the court house and greet friends. Ralph Meisinger road overseer from Right Mile Grove precinct and his son spent time at the court house. Mrs Evelyn Foster and daughter Edith left after a pleasant visit with Mr and Mrs Esper McCleary and family for Illinois.
Maj H O Segrave, determined to pursue motor boat racing despite the fate of his world speed record, arrived from London to pilot his speed boat England in the Potsdam international races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Weeping Water greets many visitors including J O McNurlin in Plattsmouth and W G Keick in Weeping Water. Oscar Johnson, released from federal jury duty in Lincoln, is home. Memorial day visits by Rev A V Hunter and Mrs Hunter. Masons attended Elmwood temple dedication. Blacksmiths Grubbs and Schneider noted for shop work. Details on local repairs, business travel, and social visits fill the week.
The article notes the Masonic Grand Lodge gathering in Omaha with members including Mrs Sophie Spanole’s death and funeral in Eagle, plus local visits by Mrs Guy Smith and Mrs N L Grubbs. A trip to Omaha ended with their car stuck in a ditch, rescued by neighbors and a passing truck.
The Davis estate at Weeping Water sold last Monday with town property bringing good prices while farming lands of about 500 acres sold cheap. A brick block appraised at 7500 went for 5000 to Thed Davis as bidders were few. The land values reflected limited demand, selling at two thirds of the appraised value under the law.
A. R. Talbot of Lincoln Nebraska was re-elected head consul of the Modern Woodmen of America at the convention in Chicago. He has held the post for 25 years and about 600 members were initiated tonight by officers of the Thatypit and Eask Telands camps in Ul Illinois.
Supreme court ruled that Secretary J B Hart lacked authority to arrange a stockholder based deal to place Byron Clark in Bank of Cass county as a director. Clark must pay 2100 dollars liability as a stockholder and director, with Hart deemed unable to waive constitutional stockholder liability.
Governor Allen signed extradition papers to return to Texas Jack Freith alias Jack Griffith who fled Austin with Miss Fanny Lee Minter four months ago. Police found the pair last week and Miss Minter has gone back to Texas with her mother.
A Holstein dairy cow, fresh for thirty days, is offered for sale. Contact R DL Taylor in Nehanka or call No 6 to arrange viewing or purchase. Phone your news.
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