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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
5
Forty years back in Plattsmouth reports recall a local death, family updates, a dangerous toddler incident a near amputation of Frederick Lewis’s leg after a freight train accident and a thriving lodge with about 160 members led by elected officers and appointed helpers.
From imminent peril of death, Dre Livingston is now improving and may recover if no unforeseen accidents or intercurrent diseases occur. He remains hopeful though uncertain about full recovery.
The Navy secretary announces June 10 to 16 as Marine Corps Week to boost manpower. Four thousand new Marines are sought nationwide, with emphasis on merit based promotion and service on land and sea. Major General Geo Garnett sends urging cooperation from patriotic groups and citizens.
Lincoln Neb June 8 Miss Ruth Law flew from Lincoln at 12 30 pm in her aeroplane for St Joseph Mo abandoning her planned Omaha leg due to delays She will drop Liberty Bombs during the flight to promote Liberty loan bonds From St Joseph she will continue to St Louis
Assistant Secretary Vrooman lauds home gardeners as a wartime army in France with 2 million domestic plots producing food. The Agriculture Department aimed for 1 million gardens this spring and now plans to triple the effort next year as reports indicate 2 million town plots are already supplying households.
A vintage ad extols preparedness with Ferris Healing Remedy as a highly antiseptic cure. It claims one bottle yields $2.50 worth of healing oil or ointment and offers money back if not satisfied. H. M. Soenichsen, Puls & Gansmer.
Readers note American flags are displayed at the Journal office, inching upward with the ic heat. Report highlights a patriotic display attracting visitors and staff.
General Pershing and staff landed in Britain escorted by American destroyers. A British guard of honor and band greeted the party as the ship docked. Pershing expressed readiness to play a major role on the western front and thanked British officials for the welcome.
General Pershing arrived in London this afternoon where he was greeted by American Ambassador Walter Hines Page and British officials including Lord Derby Viscount French and Lord Brooke. He will be attached to the General Pershing’s staff during his stay in England.
Two observation balloons from the Fort Omaha station passed over the city this morning drawing attention. One balloon lingered in the south part after the trip and the officer in charge, a Fort Omaha recruit, will arrange shipment back to the station. Balloons are large and used for government observation purposes.
Richard Smith of Union Nebraska advertises two mares for sale. Both are four and five years old, trained to work, with one mare noted as having extra good farm mares. The notice is dated May 21.
For sale bees for hatching single comb Buff Orphington. Price one setting one dollar or five dollars per 1060. Contact Samuel Coodman Mynard Nebraska.
Readers urged to visit the Journal office to purchase flag stickers now that a new consign ment has arrived.
Quincy June 8. Andrew Steele his wife and five children are believed lost after the Fabius river levee broke at Taylor Mo causing widespread flooding that inundated 15 000 acres. Dozens more unaccounted for with damages to reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
In Omaha many women move into clerical roles at railroad headquarters replacing enlisted men. They handle prices, training, guarding property, and filing. Work is mainly clerical with little manual labor, and they expect displacement when men return from the war. Union Pacific employs about 100 locally, with other lines likely to fill quotas under selective conscription rules.
F E Smith head of the Nebraska Lighting company was injured when a crank on a Cord turned back and fractured his right forearm at the wrist. Medical help was given promptly and the arm dressed, with recovery expected to take several weeks in limited use.
A rural advertisement asserts profitable hog raising from birth to market age if hogs are kept healthy. The ad claims the powder prevents cholera, removes worms, and cures thumps. a guarantee offers a refund if it does not perform. Signed by H. M. Seenrichsen, Puls & Gansemer.
Native dimension lumber offered for sale with inquiry directed to John Hobson of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Interested buyers should contact Hobson for details and availability.
Leonard Schafer of this city has joined the United States Navy, enlisting yesterday in Omaha. He will be sent to the east for training and likely head to Norfolk Virginia. Friends commend his patriotic resolve and hope for his safe return after the war.
Advertisement for A B Thomas Louse Killer sold by H M Soennichsen Puls Gansemer. Claims the product dusted on hens at night kills lice and also pests on cucumber tomato and squash vines. Includes assurance of sale and customer satisfaction.
For sale a span of four year old mules weighing about 2200 pounds. They are well broke and worked all last year. Contact Mark White. 5 10 4t wkly.
To the creditors of Clar ence Eugene Babbitt deceased. I will sit at the county court room in Millattsmouth on June 16 1817 and December 17 1917 at 10 oclock A M to receive and examine claims with a view to adjustment. Six months to file from June 6 A Y 1917 and debts payable within one year from June 16 1917. Witness my hand and seal May 15. County Judge Allen J Beeson.
The First National Bank of Plattsmouth files to foreclose a mortgage for $210 plus interest from January 1, 1916 on a property in Cass County Nebraska. The legal description covers a strip of land near Lincoln Avenue Patterson Avenue and Lot 68 in Section 79, Township 14 North Range 14, with the action set for a July 1917 response.
In County Court of Csts County Nebraska the petition of Thuda Cutan prays to admit a will dated May 29 2417 as last will of Selina Barwick deceased and appoint John Edwin Barwick executor. Hearings set for June 4 217 at 9 00 AM with publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Johann G Stark in County Court. Dates for claims hearing set June 20 and December 19 1917 at 10:00 AM. Six month claim filing limit from June 30 1917. Debts due within one year from June 20 1917. County Judge Allen J Beeson signs.
Lena Larson sues John Gus Larsen in Cass County District Court to obtain a divorce and custody of John Larson and Eugene Larson. Grounds include extreme cruelty, lack of support, and habitual drunkenness. Respond by July 11, 1917. Attorney Gal Rawls represents plaintiff.
Allie Meisinger becomes owner of a fine new Reo automobile secured through local dealer Thede Amick. The purchase enables travel across the country and offers convenience and pleasure to the owner.
An advertisement by James Dvorak promotes crop hail insurance and lower rates on fire, lightning, and tornado coverage. The contact number 440-W is provided for inquiries.
W. E. Rosencrans offers a strictly modern five room cottage close in town for rent.
Listing notes a partly modern residence on Locust Street offered by Mrs. C A Berggren. Contact 529-lwkd and follow up for details on availability and terms.
Annie Stevenson and others filed a petition in Cass County District Court to exclude John McCormick and others from parts of section 34 township 20 range 12 and to quiet title and cancel prior liens. Plaintiffs seek removal of interests and a decree barring the named defendants from claiming the land, with response required by July 2, 1937.
In Cass County Nebraska an estate case for Dora Oldham Moore seeks court license for executor George J. Oldham to sell Lots 9 and 10 in Black Gleven South Park Addition to raise 1460 for debts legacies and expenses. Hearing at Pisttemouth District Court on June 18 1917 with notice in Flattsmeuth Journal for four weeks prior.
The District Court of Cass County Nebraska issues a notice to all unknown heirs and interested parties in the estates of Robert Latta Mary Latta Andrew Morrow Mrs Andrew Morrow George Colvin and Elijah Woolsey. The matter seeks to quiet title to the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter in section 32 township 11 north range 13 east of the 6th principal meridian Cass County Nebraska. Answer by July 8 1917 or default will be entered.
Rhode Island Reds and White Orpington eggs for hatching at 1.00 per 15 and 5.00 per 100. Local delivery from A. O. Ramge in Plattsmouth. Phone 3513. 2-12-tinkly.
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