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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1918

Page

2

Beatrice Gas Plant Faces Shutdown After June 12

Beatrice gas utility warns of immediate shutdown at midnight June 12 if city council does not approve higher rates. Company cites rising materials and labor costs and says it has operated at a loss while municipalities elsewhere push for rate increases. Commissioner Weigel calls bluff and questions city takeover, noting franchise ties and railroad price controls. The firm thanks patrons for support and states it will continue service at current rates until the cutoff.

Beatrice Sun Weigel Gaze County Gas Light and Power Company Exeept Breatrice Beatrice Gage County Gas, Leiht «and Power Co Thos. Rice

Storm floods Main Street. city dikes improvements praised

After a heavy rain the Main Street center filled with water and cellars flooded. Henry R. Gering W W Coats and Robert Sherwood advocated lowering the streets to prevent damage and praise is given for years of street paving changes.

Main Street Henry R. Gering W. W. Coats Robert Sherwood

Dance for Murray Home Guards Dance at Puls and Gansemer Hall

A social dance will be held in Murray on Wednesday evening June 12 at Puls & Gansemer Hall to benefit the Murray Home Guards. Music by the Kroehler orchestra of Plattsmouth. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Murray Puls & Gansemer Hall Murray Home Guards Kroehler Orchestra Plattsmouth

Defense Council meeting reviews delinquencies on bonds

The Defense Council met at the Wagner Hotel with executive members to discuss delinquencies in the Ped Cross and the Third Liberty Loan. Delinquents were summoned, most agreed to comply after the council’s presentation, while two wealthy individuals who failed to comply were reported to the State Defense Council for action.

Defense Council Wagner Hotel State Defense Council

Building razed for new malleable plant set to rise

The Bach building on lower Main Street has been completely razed after workmen tore it down. Salvaged material is being moved to the river-bottom farm Mr. Gach bought from Thomas L. Stokes, clearing the site for the upcoming malleable plant construction.

Bach Main Street Mr. Gach Thomas L. Stokes

Mrs Frank B Goodman Dies After Cabin Accidental Fall

Mrs Frank B Goodman born in the city about 38 years ago died after two weeks of intense suffering from injuries after falling down cellar steps at her home south of the city. She suffered knee injury blood poisoning peritonitis and multiple internal injuries. She was a Christian church and Sunday school worker and mother of three children Robert Genevieve and Charles. She leaves a husband and siblings including Mrs Charles M Hiatt. Funeral time and place listed elsewhere in the paper.

Frank B. Goodman Peter D. Bates Goodman Christian Church Robert Goodman Genevieve Charles Charles M. Hiatt Pr. Bates

Breaks Finger at Work in Burlington Shops

John Juronek, a worker in the Burlington repairs department, was injured while removing a bolt from a piece of time. The bolt dislodged and impaled his finger between the car frame and rod end, fracturing and injuring the finger. He has been treated and may not return to work for some time.

Thouredass Pridte John Juronek Burlington

To Prevent Belching With Slow Eating and Tablets

Advice urges eating slowly and thoroughly chewing to prevent belching. If trouble persists, take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper.

Chamberlain

Mystery Leppedopteron Captured Near Mormard

Will Meisinger living west of Mormard found a large six inch winged creature with bright colors that resembled a butterfly. He trapped it in a lantern globe and mason jar in the city for identification. Experts identified it as 12 Lepedopteron, a member of the lepedopterous insect family. After thorough examination he released the specimen.

The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed

Advice urges keeping Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand to treat stomach pain bowel complaints and diarrhoea before a physician can be summoned. The piece warns delays can be fatal and promotes the remedy as a safer at home option.

Chamberlain Ty Heying

Petition to transfer church property in Mynard Nebraska

In Chettier Court of asscanny Nebraska a petition by Edward J. Cempely seeks appointment of a trustee to transfer real estate of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Mynard Nebraska to the Nebraska Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. Hearing set for June 26, 1975 at 10 a m. Objections urged from interested parties, publication and posting required for three weeks. Judge James T. Borgley presiding.

Chettier Court Asscanny Nebraska Tigre Howard J. T Cannels Ariscopal Church Mivnard Walken States of America Edwar J. T. Cénpely Norwaske Amd Abeer Mynard Mala Methodist Episcopal Mynaril Manly Wtt& Coether Kiltemount Journal Uss James T. Borgliey Parrett Court

Estate of Fran cis S White hearing in Cass County

In the matter of the Estate of Francis S White Deceased a hearing is set in Cass County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska on the 7th day of May at 8 oclock in the morning. Allen R Benson County Judge issues the notice to creditors and heirs that Francis S White died testate on January 7 1917 owning described real estate and naming heirs including Dianna Bridgerton White W A White A Leon White and others with a decree sought to bar claims and determine heirship.

State of Nebraska Cass County Francix S. Whlte White S. White Said Wits Wil Mattemouli Cass Dianna Brdgerton White W A Witte Pew Aleeouse Leon Princis EK Whitrenoe White Sebel Anna Harigtle Geeensel Dettemouth Sac Platttemouth Allen Bson

John F. Gorder Promotes Cultivator Line For Farmers

Farmers are urged to note Mr. John F. Gorder's cultivator offerings. The message highlights available implements in the cultivator line for field work.

John F. Gorder

Rand McNally War Maps for Sale at Journal Office

Readable notice states Rand McNally war maps are offered for sale at the Journal office. It highlights available editions and pricing, inviting readers to inquire at the newspaper’s office for details and purchase.

Journal

Flynn to Spend Six Weeks in ONeill

Allison Flynn left this afternoon for ONeill to spend six weeks in his old hometown. He will be accompanied by his aunt Mrs. M V Nicholson of Valentine who has been visiting at the Fisn home. Mrs Flynn and Danon rode as far as Omaha to see him off.

Allison Flynn O'Neill Lewis Sybel Lawrence Jean Wattles Omaha Elizabeth Quinn Council Bluffs St. Catherine's School Davenport Iowa Wilburns Leete Sires. Leete Mr. Leete Happy Remembrance

Four Troop Trains Pass Through Here at Noon

Four large troop trains rolled through near noon, heading from Fort Crosk toward Camp Funston with no definite destination given. The passing soldiers appeared in high spirits, many waving to onlookers. Two letters were dropped for two Plattsmouth young ladies, likely written by soldiers from the nearby camp.

Fort Crosk Camp Funston Plattsmouth

Lame Back Relief Advised with Liniment

A medical advertisement urges users to relieve a lame back by applying Chamberlin's Liniment twice daily and thoroughly massaging the back muscles at the pain site during each use.

Chamberlin

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Josephine Bullner

In Cass county Nebraska In County Court the estate of Josephine Agnes Bullner death notice to creditors. The court will hear claims on dates July 7 1878 and October 6 1878 at 10 o clock am. Claims must be presented within three months from July 6 1878. Official seal of Allen J Reeson county judge.

Josephine Agnes Bullner Plattsmoth Suby Sxid County Court

Notice of Estate Sale and Court Hearing in Cass County

Legal notice states Naer Tinene to Pauntine OWA and others petition the Cass County Nebraska District Court for order directing admin istratrix of the George Oldham estate to convey Lots 1 2 3 4 in Block 164 Plat of Plattsmouth upon payment of balance. Hearing set July 16 1918 before the district judge in Plattsmouth with attorney A Tawls representing the plaintiff Joan H Hallstrom.

Pauntine Owa Ae Aministhontero Oldhanon Plubmutty Dpdistriet Cass County Nebraska George Oldham Plains Chicago Nehteko George J. Oldam Pattsmouth Joan H. Hallstrom A. Tawls

For Sale Knight Bramah Eye Hatching 15

Advertisement details a hatchery sale listing 15 units at 1.25 dollars, 50 at 3.50, and 100 at 6.50. Contact: Mrs. John W. Stones in Mynard Nebraska. Dated March.

Kuight Bramah John W. Stones Mynard, Neb

Chronic Constipation Treatment Advice

The passage explains constipation results from low moisture in remaining food matter and recommends drinking water, eating raw fruit, and outdoor exercise. It advises mild laxatives and warns strong cathartics dehydrate the body, endorsing Chamberlain's Tablets as gentle and pleasant to take.

Chamberlain

Notice to Estate Heirs in Oldham Development case

Legal notice to administratrix of the estate of George J Oldham and all heirs and creditors. A petition filed May 11 1918 in Cass County Nebraska seeks an order converting the estate to land in section 30 11 14 and to pay the balance due per contract dated January 15 1918. A hearing is set before the Cass County District Court in Lincoln at the courthouse June 22 1918.

District Court Cass County Nebraska George J. Oldlivin Minttemouth Frank J. Lillie Iain Tit A. Rawls

Liberty Bond Urges Citizens to Invest for War Effort

A government appeal encourages Americans to purchase Liberty Bonds to support the war effort and strengthen national finances. The message stresses patriotic duty and security for families during wartime.

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