Weeping Water Notes and Local News Tidbits
Births, appointments, and small-town incidents reported from Weeping Water and nearby. A May 1005 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Tefft, a boy for J. R. Josephson, Miss Anetta Woods hired in Plattsmouth, and Miss Etta Crabtree leaving teaching posts. Also mentions a Kansas City dipping tank, a cadet era gossip line, an injury to a cadet named Scott, a pin removed from a throat, a marriage invitation for Ellen Domingo and James Wiles, and local accidents and surgeries including Mr. Boone’s rib fracture and Mrs. Skelton’s delicate operation alongside homesteading moves near Guyman. Willie Atchison fractures a foot while separating fighting cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Tefft
J. R. Josephson
Charles Philpot
Kansas City
Anetta Woods
Plattsmouth
Miss Woods
Hungate
John Whiteman
Scott
May 2 daughter born to Mr and Mrs Perry Wright
The Republican notes the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wright on May 2 reported by Dr. Richard. Anna Lyman, who taught in Mobile Alabama the last year, will return home for the summer. James Minnear says he has sixty five acres of corn plowed once and a sham battle by the cadet battalion occurred Friday afternoon west of town. Mrs M A Thomas and daughter visiting J L Kennedy family will visit St Paul Minnesota before returning to California. G W Norton fell ill during Decoration day services and is resting easier at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republican
Perry Wright
Richard
Anna Lyman
Mobile
Ala
James Minnear
Jim
Wolcott's
M. A. Thomas
J. L Kennedy
St. Paul
Minn
California
G. W. Norton
Tom Isner
W Plattsmouth
C. D. St. John
Antone Castner
Jack Sanderson
P. Monroe
Listo
Mr. Walters
Lindsey
Rowland
Ed L. Shoemaker
Omaha
M. H. Shoemaker
Margie Walker
Murray
Lincoln
Eva Allison
Medford
Okla
Tecumseh
Abe Rupley
L. A. Upton
Flattsmouth
Tunner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine Advertisement
An 1890s style ad promotes Tunner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a household remedy for minor ailments. It claims to be pure wine with bitter herbs and free from poison or added alcohol, endorsed by physicians and many families, available at drugstores. The seller is Jos. Tuiner of 799 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Jos
Elmwood News Roundup and Local Obituaries
Mrs. George Bickert is rapidly recovering from a serious illness. A large gathering at Wabash park yesterday appeared to be a hen convention. J Rathbun of Loveland Colorado visited Elmwood last week, staying with his sister Mrs J G Stanard. Mrs Lavina Crail died at her home east of Elmwood Tuesday morning last week at 11 o clock. Funeral services were held Thursday at the house conducted by Rev J H Bicknell and the Elmwood cemetery burial followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bickert
Wabash Park
J. Rathbun
Loveland
Col
Elmwood
J. G. Stanard
Lavina Crail
J. H. Bicknell
The
Christian Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Relief in Coughs
The advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a prompt relief and reliable cure for coughs colds sore throat and bronchitis claiming it prevents pneumonia. It cites Mrs Peter Gruber recovering from a thigh fracture and notes carpenters arriving to work on a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmn. Myers
Cearfoss
Dr. King
F. G. Fricke & Co
Union From the Ledger Brakeman Rosenbrook Retires to Painting
F. W. Rosenbrook a former brakeman between here and Lincoln retires from railroad work to devote time to painting and paper hanging. He offers first class workmanship and full understanding of the trade. The item also notes various local social and family moves including Miss Rosa O Donnell leaving for Peru to attend the state normal and Miss Margie Walker returning from Lincoln. Ed Leach sustains a dog bite wound from Burr the big dog while moving a box, minor but painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledger
F. W. Rosenbrook
Here
Lincoln
Rosenbrook
Rosa O'Donnell
Peru
Ed Leach
Dr. Dungan
Burr
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Promises Skin Cure
The salve penetrates pores with antiseptic rubefacient and healing influence, claimed to subdue inflammation and cure boils burns cuts eczema tetter ringworm and all skin diseases. It is pitched as a remedy for piles and is sold by Fricke Co and Gering Co with DeWitt & Co as makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
F. G. Fricke & Co
Gering & Co
Augusta Seeley Leaves Nehawka for Minnesota
Mrs. Augusta Seeley sister of Mrs. Isaac Pollard has departed for Mabel Minnesota after staying in Nehawka since last winter. Harriette Wallace of Lincoln shows signs of improvement after eight weeks of phteen fever though recovery remains slow. VanCourt brought teams and a grader from Omaha for local quarry work and plans to expand the quarry. Mr Lundberg the manager seeks more workers joining thirty five already employed. Daily wages are set at 1.75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Register
Augusta Seeley
Isaac Pollard
Mabel
Minn
Harriette Wallace
Lincoln
VanCourt
Omaha
Lundberg
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Claims Stomach Benefit
Digests all classes of food tones and strengthens the stomach and digestive organs. Cures dyspepsia indigestion stomach troubles and makes rich red blood health and strength. Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses the remedy after using many bottles. Sold by F G Fricke Co and Gering Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Atkinson
W.va
F. G. Fricke & Co
Gering & Co
Louisville Notices and Local Doings Briefly
W F Krecklow plans to move into a new residence early next week Col I DePuy ill with heart trouble Mrs Hugh Seiver of El Reno Oklahoma visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Theo Heim K K Sanders returned from Omaha hospital where he had surgery for appendicitis T F Cowles promoted to district roadmaster of this division W E Ax of Eagle becomes section foreman here Mr and Mrs C C Smith hosted a class of 1905 and Louisville teachers at Hotel Speaker Latest on Mrs Isaac Bates recovering from surgery in Nebraska City Colorado reports W C Cunningham former feather renovator inherits an estate valued at 80000 from sister Raymond Teodorski injured finger while loading a heavy trunk Dr Thomas treated the wound
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. I. DePuy
Hugh Seiver
el Reno
Oklahoma
Theo. Heim
Kk. Sanders
Omaha
T. F. Cowles
W. E. Ax
Eagle
Isaac Bates
Nebraska City
Colorado
W. C. Cunningham
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good Kidney Cure Testimony
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio reports years of kidney and bladder troubles with gravel and stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he experienced immediate relief and now feels like a new man. The testimonial claims the medicine has done him $1,000 worth of good. F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo
Foley
F. G. Fricke & Co
Social notes from the Beacon area
Russ Mick hosts a home dance for friends on Wednesday. A.C. Adams and family travel from Lincoln for Memorial Day services and visits. J M Lindsay breaks several ribs after a fall while painting. Mamie Price departs for Peru to study pedagogy after high school graduation. Geo Reitter Jr heads to Ohio to visit relatives and will stop in St Louis. John Robotham and family plan July departure for a western coast relocation trial. Oscar Wells leaves for Overton after a telegram reports his mother gravely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Beacon
Russ Mick
A.C. Adams
Lincoln
J. M. Lindsay
Mamie Price
Peru
Geo. Reitter, Jr
Ohio
St. Louis
John Robotham
Oscar Wells
John Frohlich
Overton
Ed Ax Takes Charge in Louisville Section for Twenty Days
Ed Ax traveled to Louisville on Tuesday to oversee a section for about twenty days. Mrs. Davis and daughter Marjorie left Thursday for Kansas City to visit her sister, then plan a trip to Illinois and possibly Canada for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ax
Louisville
Kodol Dyspepsia Care Promises Digestive Relief
The ad claims hard muscles come from proper digestion, not quantity of food. Kodol Dyspepsia Care supposedly digests all food, passes nutrients to blood and tissues, and strengthens the system while curing indigestion and related symptoms. Sold by F.G. Fricke & Co. and Gering & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.G. Fricke & Co
Gering & Co
Birth of a two headed calf at Davenport fruit farm
Edward Mitchell reports the birth of a two headed Liolstein Jersey calf near Glenwood. The calf weighs heavy, cannot stand to feed, and will be bottle fed to gain strength. It has two mouths, two noses, four eyes, two foreheads, and two ears. Museums and side show managers may inquire, with Glenwood market day on June 17 in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mitchell
W.J. Davenport
Glenwood
Liolstein
Jersey
Mitchell
Tribune
Miner injured by clay slide at west town banks
Chas McIntire was crushed by a ten to fifteen foot clay heap while helping pull it down near the clay banks west of town on Friday morning. He was rescued unconscious and taken to Ed Hester’s home where a physician treated him. Dr. Thomas said internal injuries possible, but McIntire not seriously hurt. The incident followed a pyramid of earth left by clay diggers collapsing as he assisted with a log chain. Louisville Courier The Journal notes a Burlington circular lists Superintendent Rouse among educators to lead two excursions to the National Educators' association at Asbury Park N J around July 1, with Nebraska figures such as McBrien and several state superintendents joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McIntire
Ed Hester
McIntire
Thomas
Mclntire
Louisville Courier
the Journal
Burlington
Rouse
National Educators’ Association
Asbury Park
N.J
Nebraska
McBrien
W. L. Stephens
He Who Never Made a Mistake Reflection
The passage notes that a person who never errs is out of farming, having graduated and quit. Those who err persist in business, while repeating the same mistakes proves disastrous for the steady practitioner.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional disease. The advertisement claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offering one hundred dollars if it fails. Includes solicitation for testimonials and shows price 75 cents plus mention of Hall's Family Pills and a cigar promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Peruna touted by Robert Downing as heat relief
Tragedian Robert Downing endorses Peruna as a preventive against summer illnesses and heat intolerance. He cites its cooling effect on mucous membranes helping actors and singers, and praises Dr. Hartman’s systemic catarrh remedy with a Columbus Ohio sanitarium address for confidential correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Down Ing
Robert Downing
Hartman
United States
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
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Etta Crabtree
T. R. Boone
Irungate
Mr. Boone
Cc. G. Shreve
John Eidenmiller
Guyman
Emery Brant
S. M. Cox
H. A. Skelton
Willie
Peter Gruber
Law and Order League of
Good Brothers
Dick Conrad
Jesse Campbell
Charles Anderson
Near Murray
G. F. McNamee
Nehawka
Courier
W. F. Krecklow
Raymond Teodorski
Dr. Thomas
Systemig
Peruna
Burlington Road
Denver
Scenic Colorado
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Coast Line
Los Angeles
Portland
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Seattle
Scenic
Portland Exposition
L. W. Wakeley
Farnum Street
Neb
China
Queensware
Cass County
B.M. Soennichsen
Weckbach & Co
Plattsmouth, Neb
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