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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
2
Property listing for a partially modern residence on Locust Street offered by Mrs. C. A. Berggren. Contact details appear incomplete but indicate rental or sale intent.
County commissioners met at the courthouse over two days to handle monthly business and approve bills. Commissioner Heebner returned to Nehawka this morning, leaving Pitz and Snoke in charge of the board.
Joseph Thompson former Adams Express driver in this city now resides in South Omaha and has accepted the custodian job at the Platte river wagon bridge. He and his wife will move immediately to the bridge residence.
F. W. Young of Union visited the city to tend business at the courthouse while an advertisement notes Dean's Regulats for billious attacks priced at 25e at all stores.
An advertisement invites readers to visit the Journal office for American flag options in all sizes with pricing available on request.
William Splitt, formerly of near Murray, arrived from his Imperial home to handle business matters and arrange shipping of his threshing outfit to Chase County.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met Tuesday at Mrs. J. Robertson’s Vine street home. Despite threatening weather a large group attended for social time, needlework, and amusements, followed by a business session andVictrola selections. hostesses Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Wasley served refreshments assisted by Miss Jessie Robertson and Miss Elien Leyda. Iris decorations enhanced the pretty Robertson home.
Workers of the Christian church enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. W. Neil assisted by Mesdames Mollie Hansen and Z. Go Sterns. The program included society business, a plan for the year, music, and a delightful hinthesa served to close the happy gathering.
Mrs. Roberts and daughter hosted a shower at the J. M. Roberts home in honor of Miss Edina Shopp, a June bride, with recipes writing, games, and gift favors to help her start housekeeping. Guests included several young ladies and Miss Helen Roberts assisted.
The funeral of Mrs Henry Hirz was held yesterday afternoon from her home west of the city. Rev J H Steger of St Pauls church officiated and led a brief prayer service at the home. The cortège conveyed her remains to Oak Hill cemetery for burial.
Safety first. Insure your crops against hail loss with a responsible insurance company. Lower rates on fire, lightning and tornado insurance of all kinds. Phone 440 W. James Dvorak. 6-7-4twkly.
A local advertisement from G. W. Alexander & Co. urges customers to place orders early for canning jars and meals. The notice claims the service will also help readers start a bank account. Contact Lincoln Ave Plattsmouth Neb by phone 251.
The Cass county registration board reports 1698 men aged 21 to 30 as subject to the draft under the selective service act. Records show precinct by precinct totals and notes one colored registrant in Nehawka and twenty alien or enemy subjects. Exemption boards will be formed and names drawn to begin in September.
The municipal carnival queen contest is underway with Friday set to publish the entrants list. Voters may cast two ballots for their favorite entrant at Crabill Jewelry, the Drag Co., H. M. Soennichsen, or G. Dovey & Son.
Harris Cook of this city has entered the government in the quartermaster department in Omaha. He is now engaged in his new duties and helping in the war work, to the pleasure of his many friends.
Mr and Mrs R G Rawls moved into their new home at Twelfth and Pearl streets. They purchased a bungalow built by Peters Richards and will make it their residence. The house is described as modern and ideal for their needs.
The Pablo bowling alley of J. E. McDaniel opened to the public today attracting many locals. Plattsmouth had been without a bowling venue for years and patrons welcomed the return of the sport. The new alleys are modern and fully equipped for players to enjoy.
Local residents from Cedar Creek Murray Union and surrounding areas were in the city last evening and today for business and social visits. Several attended meetings in Omaha while others handled matters at the county courthouse and draft registration.
H. C. Creamer of Murray visited the city for a few hours today aiming to reach Omaha where he has two cars of stock on the market. He secured a train this afternoon to continue toward the city.
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