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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
3
Gordon Hart, 15, son of Morgan Hart, narrowly escaped death while aiding on a switch engine. He was seriously injured in the incident and receiving attention from medical staff.
Gordon Hartman, 15, riding a switch engine at about 25 mph, jumped from the moving train to reach the depot. He suffered a three inch scalp wound, a badly broken left arm at the elbow, and facial bruises. He was treated by Dr. Livingston and is resting. The incident serves as a warning to others about riding switch yards.
Rev. D W Wilt pastor of a Havelock church was pursued by a mob after protesting saloon licenses. Stones and eggs were hurled as he and temperate allies left the city hall. He reached home unharmed but the crowd threatened him.
A Monday meeting of Elmwood citizens chose L. A. Tyson as president Floyd Woolcott as secretary and Herb Swarts as treasurer for the Fourth of July celebration committee. A large sum is to be raised and a wood hand will be bought. The event will take place in C. D. Clapp’s grove east of Elmwood with L. F. Langhurst as committee chairman.
You cannot induce a lower animal to eat when ill. A sick dog starves, the stomach needs rest. Kodol carries the load, digests what you eat, and restores conditions. Try Kodol sold by Fricke & Co. and Gering & Co. Also quick meal gasoline stoves offered at 10 percent cash discount at Asmission & Loucks this week.
Frances Miranda Root celebrated her third birthday at Mrs Wise's home with Frances aided by Virginia Beeson and other guests. Children played on the lawn converted to a parlor, enjoyed a cake with three tapers, and sang and recited for entertainment by Dodd Russel Salsbury and Virginia Beeson.
Mrs. D. M. Jones died at Lincoln Insane Hospital at nine this morning after a rapid decline since admission last Sunday. Her remains arrived in town this morning and will be taken to Oak Hill Cemetery after brief services at the Bates home conducted by Rev. J. S. Salsbury. Her husband, Mr. Jones, learned of her death in a telegram from Deadwood.
Mr and Mrs Anson Salsbury leave Breckenridge Mo after a ten day visit with their son Rev J W Salsbury and family They say the stay in Plattsburg left a lasting impression with many locals praising manners and social circles The Journal enjoyed several brief visits from Mr Salsbury and assures him they were appreciated and enjoyed
Mr and Mrs Evans of Schuyler Nebraska visited Saturday. Mr Kevans a veterinarian and brother of Dr Fred Evans once of Weeping Water sought work but learned Dr Barnes had long practiced here and then returned to Schuyler in the evening.
A party of eight Plattsmouth residents departed on the afternoon mail train to Omaha to board the C St P M flyer for Chicago en route to Boston and other eastern points. The travelers include A N Despain Chas Crabill Silas Long and wife plus two daughters. They plan several weeks away and expect a joyful vacation.
Thousands yearly rely on Marty Risers as a reliable laxative and cathartic. The pleasant pills are marketed as staple in homes and promised to relieve constipation promptly without griping. Sold by Fricke & Co and Gering & Co.
A former Plattsmouth editor writes from Oregon describing rapid growth, rising land values, and infrastructure expansion including railways and electric lines. He notes favorable weather, crops, and prices, plus a political, primary election shift and critique of national leaders, ending with hopes for health and long friendship.
A delivery wagon upset and the horse fled along Washington avenue startling residents. Ike Cummins drove the wagon and was left in the creek after the incident, ending with the horse captured near Bauer's residence with the shafts dangling.
A large crowd watches as the Red Socks defeat Fort Crook in a tightly fought Saturday matchup. The outcome leaves Fort Crook short of victory in a close rival contest.
Soldiers from Fort Crook faced the Red Socks in a lively baseball game marked by shifting leads and strong hitting. Viking pitched for the Red Socks as Meatherington and Fitzgerald connected for home runs, finishing 32 to 9 for the visitors. A postgame dance followed at Coates hall before the Red Socks defeated Nelanka 2 to 0 and planned a potential rematch with Havelock next Saturday.
The Susan will depart Peoria today for a summer in the excursion business on the Missouri River. M Lively retains interest and operates with George W Meyer of Clinton Illinois and Charles Jordan of Omaha. She is expected to pass Plattsmouth in ten to fifteen days.
A description asserts that severe constipation arises from clogged bowels and a sluggish liver until chronic. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as the best regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by F. G. Fricke & Co., druggists, price 25 cents.
The remnant of Thomas Williams, who died in Spokane Washington, reached Elmwood last night. He died May 30 from acute pneumonia after a rapid illness. Williams was an Elmwood pioneer, a 40 acre farmer, veteran of the Civil War and early Cass County settler. Funeral services were held at the Christian church conducted by Elder Cyrus Alton with large attendance. he leaves three surviving children.
The Nebraska district weekly crop report notes improved conditions on the McCook Burlington division after fine rains. Winter wheat and small grains show general good prospects though some spots lack moisture. Corn stands well, replanting due to cold and dry spells occurred, and pastures vary by division. Lincoln and Wyoming divisions report moisture and excellent soil and crop health. Oats and winter wheat expected to be heavy. A separate classified note seeks a house worker for Kh L Wrean at City Laundry.
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