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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
5
Miss Ida Prazver visits from Chicago. Miss Cattle and Mrs. Dovey cousins to A. Bates depart for Memphis, Missouri, to attend a murder trial. Mrs. H. Ploehn is buried in Crowly, Nebraska, and A. M. Russell’s funeral is held in Weeping Water.
The ad touts Porter's antiseptic healing oil as offering instant pain relief and simultaneous healing for both people and animals. It lists a price of 25 cents and promotes Gut Heil cigars, shoe shining at Sherwood's, and social notes from local residents including travels, weddings, and farm planting updates.
Nebraska City reports Bob Mauzy visiting on Sunday while Miss Maude Mason returns to Colorado for the summer. Mrs. Bartlett heads to Los Angeles and Sam Archer comes home from a Kansas City hospital. Cora Walker attends state university exercises with sister Clara graduating. The G A R and W R C decorate graves after a bad weather day. The death notice for Gustave Weckbach says funeral is today but updated to later. Bank of Cass County upgrades flood protection. Plattsmouth faces thieves thwarted by police. Nev Father Bernard adds three converts. City budget estimates $22 680 for 1905 running costs. Burlington main line opens through to Chicago with Ottumwa bridge restored.
Seil Jow prices hats but Davies showcases hats tailored for you. Davies hats promise the right shape and style to enhance your look. Visit 1511 Douglas Street, Omaha Nebraska to try a Davies hat and feel happy wearing it.
An aged advertisement promises instant pain relief and simultaneous healing after application. It markets to both men and animals and lists a price of 25 cents.
Wim Hassler elevates his black smith shop on North Fourth Street to guard against floods. Mrs. T. H. Tollist and daughter Helen depart for Kenesaw Nebraska to join James Herold's family. Ty S. Guild begins roof repairs after purchasing the Skichardson property on North Sixth Street. Rev H Barkman elected president at the German Evangelical Synod meeting in Fairbury Nebraska. Artie Helps and wife depart for northern lakes for hunting and fishing. T B's meeting at M F E Church on Tuesday June 16 at 7 30 pm. Mrs S A Davis and family move to Lincoln. Plattsmouth Woman's Club benefit entertainment announced with Mesdames Travis Wise Moore and Miss Nellie Hopping directing.
F F White sells his northwest city residence to the Masonic Grand Lodge to convert into a home for disabled and aged Masons. The large brick structure sits at a handsome location and will receive improvements as inmate numbers rise.
The Krug Brewing company undertakes property work on Fifth street with filling of open space under the walk and a permanent walk to be laid after settling. Basement walls damaged by recent floods are being repaired to better protect the building against future events.
Mrs. J. Benson at 210 So. 16th showcases latest chiffon capes and boas in black or black and white from 1.50 to 15.50. Wide collars with stale fronts appear in lace silk linen or pongee in white cream black linen and more, prices 2.25 to 17.50.
Advertises sober steady team drivers needed to replace strikers on freight coal and delivery wagons with high wages and strike bonus. Permanent work for competent men. Interference en joined by federal court. Ample protection promised by authorities. Call or write Omaha Merchants Express Co. 14th and Leavenworth.
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony shows return to town next Wednesday June 17 amid high praise from last season. The parade and animal acts promise family appeal with reasonable admission drawing in children and adults alike.
Dr PP Gass located in Plattsmouth months ago to practice osteopathy and, with his sister Grace, plans departure this week for Beatrice where he has purchased an established osteopaths practice. He leaves behind a thriving practice and hopes to grow further in Beatrice.
The Journal notes that W. J. O'Brien has been reappointed fish commissioner for the next two years. He was chosen from several applicants and his prior performance supported the decision to retain him.
Mrs Ss of Newton Alabama describes three years of intolerable indigestion and bowel troubles ending with a miraculous recovery after using Electric Bitters. The ad claims the remedy treats liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and sells for 50 cents via BG Bricke & Co., druggist.
Miss Powell conveys the sad news that Mrs W ic k Fox’s father died last Thursday morning as Powell headed to Corydon Kentucky to see him. Powell informed Lou Lelerram of the illness. Mrs Fox arrived in time for the funeral and has many friends in Plattsmouth who offer sympathy.
Burlington offers round trip tickets to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego from July 1 to 10. Rates are 50.00 for San Francisco and Los Angeles and 50.00 for San Diego. Ask the ticket agent for details.
The Burlington advertises round trip Lickets to San Francisco and to Los Angeles for 45 dollars each, valid August 1 to August 1. Customers are urged to ask the Licket agent for details.
Tickets from June to September list round trip fares: Denver Colorado to send return 17.50, Colorado Springs 17.04, Pueblo 17.40, Glenwood Springs 29.50, Queden Utah 40.50, Salt Lake City 30.50, Deadwood South Dakota 18.75, Lead South Dakota 18.50, Nat Springs South Dakota 16.40, Custer South Dakota 17.55.
The notice lists Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trips with prices from 15.00 to 415.00 for July 1 to 10 or July 7 to 10. Prospective travelers are advised to ask the ticket agent for particulars.
Weather over the week stayed cold and cloudy with below normal rainfall. Soils remain too wet in low lands for best small grain growth and corn planting, while eastern counties report yellowing corn and rust on winter wheat. overall wheat oats rye look promising and strawberries ripen with a likely good crop.
Fare of 45 dollars to California and return via Burlington route for the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States in Los Angeles from May 1 to June 2. Tickets on sale May 3 with a 12 to 18 day return option by July 15, 1903. Stopovers allowed at points of interest. inquire at the ticket agent for details.
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