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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

2

Mrs Falter Hosts Kensington Tea for Bride to Be

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. John W. Falter entertained at a Kensington in honor of Miss Myna Thierolf whose marriage to Mr. Bruce A. Rosencrans is soon. Guests included Nora Rosencrans Edith Dovey Marie Donnelly and the Dovey and Falter families. Light refreshments followed a pleasant gathering.

John W. Falter Kensington Myna Thierolf Bruce A. Rosencrans Falter Nora Rosencrans R. F. Patterson Edith Dovey Marie Donnelly George E. Dovey George H. Falter

Nettie Terryberry Weds William Nolte in Presbyterian Manse

Miss Nettie Terryberry of this city married Mr. William Nolte of Bristol South Dakota this afternoon. Rev H G McClusky performed a double ring ceremony at the Manse. The couple will reside at Bristol and were joined by relatives of the bride.

Nettie Terryberry William Nolte Bristol S. D H. G. McClusky Henry Kaufmann

Entertaining Alice Tuey at the Wescott Home

Mrs. E. H. Wescott hosted about thirty two Methodist choir and glee club ladies at Sunnyside on High School hill to honor Miss Alice Tuey a June bride to be. Readings by Mrs. J. R. Jennings complemented the evening as guests shared life books and recipes for the bride. Refreshments and floral decor created a charming setting as attendees offered best wishes for her future.

Sunnyside Wescott High School Hill E. H. Wescott Methodist Alice Tuey J. R. Jennings Westcott William Baird Mae Morgan

Agent for Monuments Seeks Clients in Local Area

R. L. Propst acts as agent for the Glen Wood Monument works and offers to call and show samples to anyone desiring monuments. Call telephone number 4012.

R. L. Propst Glen#Wood Monument

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Digestive Cure

An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters restore digestion and health, purify the blood, and aid weight. It lists a price of $1.00 and notes sale at all drug stores.

America

Entertainment at M W A Hall Thursday Evening

A music and reading program will be presented at the Modern Woodmen of America hall Thursday evening June 8 at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Admission is 10 cents. The program features multiple musical contestants many readings by Ada Rummerfield and Miss Elizabeth Hall, plus a vocal duet with violin obligato by Misses Rachel and Jennie Livingston and Mrs. Arthur Troop.

Modern Woodmen of America Hall Women’s Christian Temperance Union Ada Rummerfield Elizabeth Hall Rachel Jennie Livingston Arthur Troop

Mrs Baylor Entertains For Miss Clement June Bride

Mrs C W Baylor hosted a luncheon and pin shower at her north side home for Miss Janet Clement, upcoming June 14 wedding to Henry C McMahen. Guests Sharon rose red decor and peonies, making keepsake rose cushions and needlework mementos. Attending were Mesdames Donelan Cook Donnelly Streight Schneider Richey Leete Fricke Gorder Cummins Clement Leete, Misses Harriett Janet Clement Verna Leonard Dora Fricke Gladys Mc Mahen Emily McGregor of Sargent Neb Eva Reese assisted by Mrs. Baylor.

C. W. Baylor Janet Clement Henry C. McMahen Clement Mesdames J. A. Donelan E. W. Cook J. H. Donnelly W. J. Streight H. A. Schneider E. J. Richey W. S. Leete C. G. Fricke John Gorder F. L. Cummins R. W. Clement Madame Leete Harriett Verna Leonard Dora Fricke Gladys McMahen Emily McGregor Sargent, Neb Baylor Eva Reese

Preacher Rev George C Reed Leads Farm Sermon West of City

From Tuesday's Daily. Rev George C Reed of Weeping Water delivered a sermon at the county farm west of the city. The service, aided by Mae Morgan with hymns, was warmly enjoyed by residents too feeble to attend church regularly and sparked renewed interest in Christian work among the home. Superintendent Tams invites further services from different churches on Sundays.

Darly George C. Reed Weeping Water Morocco Mae Morgan Tams

Itching Bleeding Protruding Piles Find Relief Dean's Ointment

Itching bleeding or protruding piles yield to Dean's Ointment. Available for 50 cents at all stores.

Dean

Two Passenger Trains Restored on the Burlington

The Burlington railway restored service with No 10 from Denver arriving at 1 46 am and No 5 from the east at 7 30 am. No 10 offers a late return for Lincoln and Omaha travelers while No 5 serves points east of the Mississippi and eases Chicago to Pacific Junction waits. Local freight No 93 now leaves at 6 30 am, an hour earlier, aiding Cedar Creek and Louisville visits.

Burlington Railroad Denver Lincoln Omaha Mississippi River Chicago Pacific Junction

Special Services At The Methodist Sunday School

The Methodist Sunday school plans special services next Sunday morning for Children’s Day and Temperance Sunday. The program runs from 10 20 to noon with exercises by the children songs and musical features. The large Sunday school membership enables a very interesting program and the public is invited to attend.

The Methodist Sunday School

Mercerville School Closes For Picnic in Steiner Pasture

The Mercerville school year ends with a June 3 picnic in Steiner's pasture. Children, parents, and friends enjoyed games and a picnic feast beneath a spreading oak. Threatening storm clouds prompted an early departure, with hopes Miss Prochaska returns as teacher next year.

Mercerville Steiner’s Miss Prochaska

Land Sold Under Execution in Elmwood Settlement

Sheriff Quinton oversaw the sale of land totaling fifteen acres in section nine township ten range ten to satisfy a judgment for Edgar A. Stopher. W. S. Waters Lucette Waters and the First National Bank of Elmwood owned the property. E. H. Boyles of Elmwood bought it for 4905 dollars.

Quinton Section Nine Township Ten Range Ten W. S. Waters Lucette Waters First National Bank of Elmwood Edgar A. Stopher E. H. Boyles

Another Automobile Owner From Tuesday's Delly

Andrew Campbell lead ing farmer from south of the city owns a new Dodge bought through John F. Gorder. Gorder has sold another Dodge to Joseph Herdle near the cemetery. Dodge cars grow in popularity.

Delly Andrew Campbell John F. Gorder Mr. Gorder Joseph Herdle

Mrs Hobsheidt III Stricken While Visiting City

Mrs. John Hobsheidt of near Murray arrived with her son John to consult a physician. She became quite ill during the visit and must stay in the city for several days until her health improves. Friends regret her illness and wish her a speedy recovery.

John Hobsheidt Near Murray John

Alexander's Nursery Plattsmouth Strawberries Sale Ad

For sale extra fancy berries not offered before in Plattsmouth. Call Alexander's Nursery at phone 251 for a better grade of strawberries. Advertisement dated 6-6-3rd-ltw.

Plattsmouth Alexander’s Nursery

Dean's Regulars Recommend For Easy Use

Readers praise Dean's Regulars for smooth operation with no griping and no adverse after effects. Available for 25 cents at all drug stores.

Dean’s

Miss Anna Vitersnek Honored at June Bridal Shower

Mrs. Joseph Hiber Jr and Miss Anna Jirousek hosted a misc shower for Miss Anna Vitersnek, bride elect of Joseph Libershal. Pink and white roses brightened the Hiber home as guests played games and enjoyed vocal numbers, gifts, and memories with attendees including Celia Palasek Sophia Jirousek and Anna Vitersnek.

Joseph Hiber, Jr Anna” Jirousek Anna Vitersnek Joseph Libershal Hiber Anthony Nesledak Marie Nesledak Anna Celia Pauline Palasek Sophia Jirousek Julia Vicek Chicago Celia Kalasek Lillian Novatney Edith Toman Alba Rose Jirousek Marie Anna Hiber Lena Hirz Mable Donat Sophia Chaloupka Anna Jirousek

County Commissioners Open Regular Monthly Session

The board of county commissioners met for their regular monthly session to handle routine business. They announce a full week of equalization hearings on protests against property taxes under the latest assessment and warn of a strenuous period for the county legislators and clerk in upcoming weeks.

Board of County Commissioners

Local Farmer Buys Buick Six For Travel

August Nolting purchased a Buick Six, touted as the last word in auto construction, expected to aid his farming duties. The Buick dealer T H Pollock sold the car, reflecting Cass County's growing list of auto owners and leading position among counties in the state.

Nolting Buick Cass County T. H. Pollock Buick Company

Miss Helen Gass Returns From Monticello College

Miss Helen Gass arrived home yesterday afternoon after completing the term at Monticello College Godfrey Illinois where she graduated with the highest honors. She will stay a few days at the Faber home then proceed to Missoula Montana to join her sister Lucille who is at the Montana University summer school as mother Mrs A E Gass visits in Indiana with friends.

Helen Gass Godfrey, I Monticello College Gass J. W. Faber Missoula Mont Lucille Gass Montana University A. E. Gass Indiana

Visit from Murray Friends Brings Strawberries and Subscriptions

Mr. and Mrs. G S Ray visited Plattsmouth last Saturday afternoon and left a sample of their fine strawberries at the Journal office. Mr Ray renewed his subscription for another year and extended the paper to his daughter Mrs Glen Thompson in Shelton Nebraska.

G. S. Ray Plattsmouth Journal Ray Glen Thompson Shelton Neb

Beal Railroad Conductor Makes Visit Home

Frank Beal, a Burlington railroad man based in Lincoln, stopped by his parents Mr and Mrs M M Beal last night but was called away on duty immediately.

Frank Beal Burlington Lincoln Mrs. M. M. Beal

State Sunday School Convention at Falls City

The twenty ninth annual Nebraska State Sunday School association convention will convene in Falls City on June 20 21 and 22. Ex Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana and Dr J F Boeye of Lincoln lead programs with J Shreve Durham of Chicago aiding in discussions. Three conferences June 22 will promote departmental Sunday school work with top teachers attending.

Nebraska State Sunday School Association Falls City J. Frank Hanly Indiana J. F. Boeye Lincoln J. Shreve Durham Chicago

Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine Ad

Sickness and indigestion warned about in this ad urging health care with Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine. The tonic promises bowel cleansing improved digestion and better appetite with a one dollar price. Manufacturer Jos Triner Chicago advertises liniment also available at druggists in multiple sizes.

Jos Triner Ashland Ave Chicago Ill

Public Auction of Household Goods on Main Street Plattsmouth

W A Ingalls Owner offers household items including a Gearhars piano bedsteads dressers commodes carpets rugs chairs stoves and kitchen utensils in excellent condition. The public sale is on Main street Plattsmouth Saturday at 2 o clock in the afternoon.

Plattsmouth W. A. Ingalls

Miss Madeline Green Returns Home to University Place

Miss Madeline Green arrives at University Place this afternoon after visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boeck at their home.

Madeline Green University Place Henry Boeck

The Gray Mask at Airdome Next Tuesday Night

Special feature at the Airdome presents The Gray Mask from the Shubert Film Corp. Edwin Arden stars as Joe Garth with Nora Kridel in a tale of vengeance and disguise. Garth and Nora infiltrate the Hennion gang through disguises including grey masks, leading to perilous chases and a final reunion.

Airdome Charles Peterson Shubert Film Corporation Edwin Arden Mr. Arden Joe Garth Nora Kridel Garth Nora

Surprise Birthday Party for Rosa Scheel Near Murdock

A group of Rosa Scheel’s high school friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Scheel’s home near Murdock to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. The evening featured games, music, and a luncheon, with attendees including Esther Noyes, Lester Sherman, Harold Williams, Alta Schleifert, Edith Stander, Elmer Nelson, Anna Scheel, Melvin Schleifert, and Clara and Alma Scheel.

John Scheel Murdock Miss Rosa Miss Scheel Esther Noyes Lester Sherman Rosa Scheel Harold Williams Alta Schleifert Edith Stander Elmer Nelson Anna Scheel Melvin Schleifert Clara Alma

Thierolf Rosencrans Wedding This Afternoon

This afternoon Miss Myna Thierolf and Mr B A Rosencrans both of this city were united in marriage at the home of Reverend H G McClusky of the Presbyterian church and left for a short honeymoon returning next Monday A fuller account will appear next week

Myna Thierolf B. A. Rosencrans H. G. McClusky Presbyterian Church

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offer for Cure

Readers are informed of a cure for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad claims internal action via the blood, constitutional strengthening, and testimonials. It lists J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the sellers and offers a $100 reward and $160 for proof.

Hall Vances J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Tsc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs John Falter June Bride Alice Tuby M. W. A. Hall Mrs. Baylor Miss Clement June County Farm Ine Chass Methodist Sunday John Hobsheidt III Anna Vetersnek Finch and Headlights C. E. Wescott’s Sons Everybody’s Store Rosa Sheel Thierolf-Rosencrans Fred Dawson South Sixth Street Hazel Tuey Alvo United States House of Manhattan Carhart Hansen
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