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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
7
Alvo notes detail visits and travel around Lincoln Omaha and area with many residents and guests including J. Porenam Jr I. Dillmith Fern, Lizzie Taylor, Grace Newkirk and families. Local improvements list elevators kitchens crossings and walks amid a busy week of social calls and travel.
Mr and Mrs John Casey of South Onnha Nebraska celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary on June 7 1904 at the home of their sons W B and J E Casey in Alvo Nebraska. Mr Casey settled there in 1860 after migrating from Wisconsin. Out of town guests included Mrs Johanna Trumble sister of Mr Casey and Mrs William Dullenty.
Mr. P K Patterson exchanges a large stock of merchandise with W H Evans of Red Oak Iowa for a tract of land in Merrick county Nebraska. Patterson thanks patrons and introduces Evans as successor with Baldwin named manager and Miss Mullen remaining as clerk.
After selling stock to William H Evans of Red Oak Iowa a special sale will run for thirty days. The dealer promises customers dollars go further with a larger cleaner stock than last spring and guarantees value for purchases.
Six room house modern except heat for sale with barn known as the Patterson place. The seller offers the entire park. Inquiries at GC W Baylor Coal Office dated 6 4 fd.
A boastful note urges using Allen’s Balsam for deep seated coughs or colds and promises quicker permanent relief. The ad states no harmful ingredients and markets bottles in a price range of cents and dollars.
Mrs PL OF Goos entertained the Kensington club members with a delightful afternoon at the hotel. Guests enjoyed social conversation, needlework, and a luncheon served by the hostess and her daughters as parlors were prettily decorated with flowers.
Yesterday morning at 6 30 at Saints Peter and Paul Falls City the marriage of Mr Thomas Walling and Miss Katherine McHugh took place. Father Hoffmann celebrated the nuptial mass followed by a brief reception at the bride’s mother's home.
A Hol land Michigan mother praises Triner's American Elixir of Biller Wine as a remedy for her children's appetite and general health. The letter claims the product cures discomfort after a few days and asks others to obtain it from drug stores. It notes Triner's address in Chicago and promotes Liniment for pains.
Miss Nettie Moore departs for Lincoln where she visits her cousin Mrs. William Christopher of Fagle who was taken to the hospital and operated on yesterday. Reports say the patient did not rally as hoped and her condition remained saddening at bedside.
J. A. Long leaves on the Burlington train to Omaha to meet his sister Mrs. Ella Powers visiting from Oklahoma. They will travel to Kimball Nebraska to visit another sister Mrs. Frank Edison for a short time. This marks a joyous family reunion after a long separation.
Mrs F Touhy and her two sons Hioorze and Robert from St Vrain Colorado visit the J A Vallery home near Mynard as guests.
This morning William Bratton, arrested in the Baylor burglary case, was arraigned in Justice Archer's court on a concealed weapons charge. A loaded .38 revolver and cutlery were found on his person. he pleaded guilty and was bound over to the district court. Albert Stevens and 17 year old James Highy faced related weapons charges after Stev ens returned with a gun from Omaha. Stevens pleaded guilty and awaits district court disposition.
In county court today the will contest of David Chivishiin Kunz attracted many witnesses and interested parties. John William Kane, son of the deceased from Berlin, led the contest but offered no evidence. the will was admitted to probate by Judge Beeson. The contestant plans an appeal to the district court for a jury trial. The deceased was a wealthy farmer with a substantial estate. Attending were John William King Berlin 8. Aldrich LL Langhorst W. Reeteger J. M. Neeley August Bast David King Jr Ludwig Kong Mary Kunz Emma Kunz Mrs Rosa Panska Mrs Martha Riuemlin.
A span of mules weighing about 2,000 pounds was shipped yesterday from the city to Omaha for use by the Standard Oil company in hauling heavy oil wagons. Purchased by FLW. Elliott, local agent, from H. Cobb near the city, the animals are described as splendid and capable of pulling heavy loads. The company seeks more teams like them to handle the big wagons used in the oil business.
George Porter of Lincoln plans a brief Omaha Bee visit this city then travels to Ohio to join his wife and Miss Ada Porter. The trio will visit relatives in Virginia for about a month, marking Mr Porter’s first vacation in seventeen years.
A Nebraska City prose item notes Fritz Fricke acting as the substitute clerk for Mr. Thygeson while he vacationes with his wife. The column praises Fricke as a competent and pleasant substitute, while joking about the town’s women remaining in Plattemouth without him for a month.
Miss Glora Young of the vicinity of Murray was a visitor in the city today.
Yesterday afternoon at her North Fourth Street home Mrs E W Cook hosted about fifty Kensington ladies for an afternoon of needlework socializing and music. Garden flowers decorated the rooms and a luncheon in delightful fashion was served by Misses Donnelly Dovey and Dovey. Mrs Cook was assisted by Miss Hawkesworth and Miss Hleisel for an occasion remembered for its pleasure.
The Boosters prepare for a rematch with the Alhambras of Omaha next Sunday, aiming to avenge a prior loss where the visitors struck out fifteen heavy hitters. Manager Johnson and his team vow a strong effort as both squads are described as quick and capable. The game is set for a 3 o'clock start and fan support is urged.
Miss Marie Spies underwent eye surgery at Methodist Hospital in Gotialta performed by Dr. Gilford for years of vision trouble. The operation began at 6 30 and she was nearly finished when recovered from the operating table. The doctor found it advisable to operate on both eyes and her condition was improving according to reports.
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