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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
The Ramblers are among the leaders in the Greater Omaha league and look good for the championship. Plattsmouth fans expect several favorites to join the Ramblers in upcoming action.
Isy Rosenthal Delco light agent for Cass and adjoining counties was rained in with his Ford at Plattsmouth. Rain and bad roads prevented him from calling on country customers, so an ad was run in the press. A contingent fee is charged. the paper earns full pay for inquiries that lead to a sale before July 1.
Yesterday at the courthouse Mr 5 E Copple of Rosalie Nebraska married Miss Alice Lewis of Exeter Nebraska in a ceremony by Judge Beeson with Miss Minnie Lewis and Sheriff Quinton present. A license to wed was issued for Edward A Dowler and Miss Mae Baldwin of Weeping Water. Dowler a leading farmer and the bride a Cass County school teacher.
Farmers mechanics and railroaders rely on Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for cuts burns and bruises. A trusted remedy to keep in every home offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
The Platte and Missouri rivers are rising with flooding extending east of the Burlington tracks. Water covers much of Tom Stokes land as floodwaters from smaller streams join the Platte. Authorities expect further high water as tributaries contribute increases.
An advertisement touts Triner's American Elixir as a remedy to clear intestines restore appetite and aid digestion. It lists uses for constipation flatulence headaches nervousness and stomach troubles and notes a price of one dollar at drug stores. The notice adds Triner's Liniment for swelling and bruises with prices and a Chicago address for Joseph Triner.
Real bargain offers an upright piano in perfect condition for 75 dollars. Inquiries accepted at Avard and McLean Shoe Store. June 1 classified tid.
A 100 reward offer claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents state it builds constitution and supports nature, with testimonials available and a promise to pay $100 if it fails to cure. Sold by druggists nationwide.
Paris June 6 The War Office reports two German attacks at Hurtebise and Chemin des Dames repulsed after heavy bombardment. Night fighting raged along Chemin des Dames Ailette Laon area with intense artillery and German losses. Belgian front saw nocturnal fire with air combat as seven German planes and one captive balloon fell, plus another plane forced down east of Pilain on Monday.
A veteran recalls fighting with Stonewall Jackson and Lee, pledging to forge another gun if the Union goes to war. He recalls Manassas, Sherman, and the Boys in Gray, while noting white hair and aging yet still ready to answer the call. The verse echoes Civil War loyalties in a Southern voice.
British forces launched an assault last night north of the Scarpe and gained ground in two sectors. They reported progress on the western slopes of Greenland Hill and secured contested ground slightly west of Lens.
Yesterday in New York City Miss Alice Dovey daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Dovey wed Mr Jack Hazzard in The Little Church Around the Corner. The ceremony was attended by leading figures of the theatrical world. The couple, both prominent in musical comedy, will reside in New York to continue their stage careers.
Card thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother. Grateful for sympathy and floral tributes. Signed by Henry Hirz Philip Hirz Emma Hirz Elizabeth Hirz and family.
Mrs Mary B Allison receives notice from Wichita Kansas that her brother Joseph Becker is sinking fast and may die at any time. Becker was shot weeks ago by highwaymen and has not recovered from his wounds. condition critical. Mrs Allison travels to Union to be with her aged mother.
The poem recalls unity across former divisions the Northern blue and Southern gray joining to face a common foe. It reflects aging veterans old flags, shared duty, and willingness to fight again for the country as life winds down. The piece comes from the Minneapolis Journal.
Lincoln June 5. The Nebraska bank guaranty fund will rise on July 1 to more than 1.5 million dollars after a semi annual assessment on all state banks. The fund has grown rapidly amid Nebraska’s wealth surge, with deposits rising from under 75 million to over 208 million in the latest report.
For sale a six room house on six lots with two fruit tree parcels and four garden lots all planted. Includes a good well and cistern and cement walks. Inquire Ignac Straka at 15th and Main Streets. May 31.
Railroad lines in the state section faced storm caused disruption. Missouri Pacific reopened from this city north and flooding in the Papio valley subsided easing danger to bridges. Burlington tracks, landslides near Bellevue and a washed out stretch near Chaleo to South Omaha temporarily severed a link to the west. Through Denver Chicago trains used the old main line via Ashland. Plattsmouth travelers to Omaha faced delays traveling via Council Bluffs to Pacific Junction. Crews worked all available men to restore service.
W H Puls and family arrived this morning from Murray and rode the Burlington to Onimhoa to spend a few hours attending business matters. They were escorted as far as town by L B Puls.
Colonel W S Askwith, superintendent of the Masonic Home, reports from England that his grandson Kenneth Ackwith, a Canadian trooper in France, has been wounded in a Somme battle. He is recovering at a military hospital in Shrewsbury, England after a year of service in the British offensive.
Alvo attorney Dale Boyles spent a few hours in the city last evening handling matters of importance and collecting the returns from Greenwood precinct on the registration.
The War Relief room in the Riley block is ready. Donors who promised tables or other articles for use in this room may send them tomorrow. a person will be there to take charge of the items.
Adam Forneff of near Cedar Creek purchased a new Buick car via J H McMahon Sons and will enjoy the vehicle in the future.
Attend the Red Cross dance Saturday evening at Coates hall to aid the cause and enjoy a fine dance. Everyone invited to be present.
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