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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1916

Page

2

Omaha Commercial Club Delegation Visits Cass and Otoe Counties

About 100 representatives from Omaha wholesale houses took a one day automobile trade trip through Cass and Otoe counties. In twenty five cars the group arrived in Plattsmouth before 9 am, toured the city and Burlington shops, and continued to Murray Nehawka Union Wyoming Nebraska City and other towns before returning to Omaha. The visit fostered a sense of regional business interest between Omaha and nearby communities.

Omaha Commercial Club Cass Otoe Omaha Commercial Club Burlington Murray Nehawka Union Wyoming Nebraska City Dunbar Berlin Avoca Weeping Water Manley Louisville Springfield Papillion Plattsmouth Our

Knights and Ladies of Security Drill Team Picnics for Patton

Yesterday afternoon the Knights and Ladies of Security drill team met at William Hunter's North Eighth Street home for a picnic supper in honor of A. L. Patton deputy of the order. The event featured peony decorations in a spacious dining room, Grafanola music, and vocal numbers by Opal Fitzgerald. sixteen members attended and expressed appreciation for the delightful time.

Knights and Ladies of Security Lodge William Hunter North Eighth Street A. L. Patton Hunter Home Opal Fitzgerald

Indian missionary praises Chamberlain remedy in lecture

A missionary from India spoke in Des Moines area churches about travelling inland to India where illness struck him. He carried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he credits with saving his life. He urged its use for cholera prevention and for milder bowel ailments, noting its availability locally.

Des Moine Iowa India Chamberlain

Barney on the Job at Peerless with Ed Donat

Barney Miller, famed across the county, joins Peerless Ed Donat at his shop. The trio of Barney, Doodle, and Charley is described as a formidable lineup, with Miller working this week and slated for a standout feature at the Peerless venue.

Dadly Barney” Miller Peerless Ed Donat Barney Doodle Charley Miller

Sullivan vs Wheeler: Court Denies Rental Claim

County Judge Beeson rules for defendant in Mary Sullivan and Joseph Wheeler case denying $350 rental claim and $93.50 alfalfa planting counterclaim. Costs taxed to plaintiff. likely appeal to higher court.

Allen J. Beeson Mary Sullivan Joseph C. Wheeler

Fred P. Bush Tailor Shop Sees Heavy Demand

Fred P. Bush’s tailoring establishment in the Hotel Riley block is bustling with orders. A Kansas City tailor, Mr. Sunderland, assists Bush and Gustine as the Hoffman steam press delivers high quality work attracting local customers.

Fred P. Bush Riley Block Mr. Bush Sunderland Kansas City Bush Gustine Plattsmouth

Athletic Doings at KS Hall Sunday June 18

Representatives of the active turning classes from Omaha South Omaha and Dodge will present a Sunday exhibition at KS Hall West Locust street. The event features both men and women turners performing drills and exercises, praised as among the best in the state and expected to provide instruction and enjoyment for attendees.

K. S. Hall West Locust Street Omaha South Omaha Dodge

Large German Wedding Near Avoca Draws Hundreds

One of the region’s largest weddings was held Thursday evening at the John Rieker home five miles south of Avoca in North Branch precinct, Otoe county. William Kepler married Sophia Rieker with a lavish feast, a large dancing tent, and Burlington band entertainment. Over 125 automobiles and many teams joined residents from Cass and Otoe counties at the celebration reflecting prominent local families and substantial expenditure.

John Rieker Avoca North Branch Otoe County William Kepler Sophia Rieker Burlington Cass Otoe

Bank of Murdock reports condition and assets

The Bank of Murdock Nebraska reports its condition with totals for loans and discounts, cash items, and deposits. Officials Guth, Guthmann, Tool sign the statement sworn June 6, 1916, before Notary McAran, noting a capital stock of 315,000 and deposits including demand and time accounts.

E. Henry A. Tool J. B. Guthmann Jersey McAran Mablie Mureli

Big Meat Sale Reported by Morris Packing Company

The Morris Standard notes a large sale by John Hatt & Son of Plattsmouth Neb to a customer loyal for 28 years. Thad Whittier, a noted Iowa Nebraska salesman, sold 27 items totaling over $300. The sequence began with a heifer and ended with Supreme hams.

Morris Standard Chicago Morris Packing Company Standard Thad. Whittier Iowa Nebraska Morris Gaveline South Omaha John

Bank of Cass County Ledger Snapshot in Nebraska

Fragmentary OCR shows a bank ledger for Bank of Cass County Plattsmouth Nebraska with Charter No 642. It lists loans and discounts overdrafts securities real estate and bank assets. The text references cash items and currency holdings and notes numbers like 11826 73.

Turnivut Plattsmouth Nebraska Aed Ebias

White Pine Delivers Long Lasting Structural Value

Builders and carpenters praise White Pine for its smooth grain quick workability and tool friendliness. The wood’s durability lowers life cycle costs despite higher rough price and a large stock is available with quick sourcing for any missing items.

Suffering From Smallpox at Thompson Home in South Omaha

Friends report the Thompson family is quarantined in South Omaha with smallpox. Mrs Thompson and son Roy are seriously ill, the daughter is recovering, and Mr Thompson cares for them as they endure the outbreak in isolation.

Joseph K. Thompson South Omaha

Bank Statement From Cass County Nebraska Bank

State and county officials certify a bank statement for Cass County showing capital stock undivided profits and deposits. Cashier checks outstanding 4 074 dollars and deposits' guaranty fund details are listed with official swearing and notary seals confirming the report to the State Banking Board.

Seaton Eetcee Estes Si Eas Guaraanty Fund State Nebraska Cass I. We. A Podilvichal Degestis &T Guaranty Fund Aoe Nermaska Counxry CASS T. M. Patterson Sabove Bankloag Board T. M1 Errenson Aliest Jonas. C. Partmele Rb. Patterson Venxa Water

Plattsmouth Woman Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills

Mrs. L. Conner of Plattsmouth testifies she used Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache with lasting relief. She notes long family use and satisfactory results. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Dean Plattsmouth L. Conner Fourth Marble Streets Doan

Murtey Visits Town as Cass County Dem Candidate

John Murtey of Alvo, a Democratic candidate for state representative, spent a few hours in town meeting supporters. He plans to attend the national Democratic convention in St Louis next week and aims to represent Cass County with diligent focus on local interests.

John Murtey Alvo Murtey St. Louis National Democracy United States Cass County

All Fur Bearing Animals Protected Says Game Warden

Chief Game Warden Ruttenbeck notes Nebraska laws protect muskrats mink and other fur bearing animals from April 15 to February 15 on private lands. Beavers may be killed on one's land if they threaten property under a past amendment allowing a permit. Lincoln News reports the change in state law and related federal rules.

Ruttenbeck Nebraska Lincoln News

Propst Home Hosts Delightful 150 Guest Social

Last night at Mynard the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Propst drew about 150 friends and neighbors for a weekly gathering. The lawn glow with lanterns and music filled the hours with piano and violin performances, followed by a tasty luncheon. Guests departed pleased with the hospitality of the Propsts.

R. L. Propst Mynard Propst Propst Home Arthur Troop Mrs. Props

Blaze destroys four buildings in Pacific Junction

A major morning fire in Pacific Junction destroyed four frame buildings including Anderson's general store, the post office, Johnson restaurant, and Dr. Bacon’s offices. The bank escaped as a north wind limited spread. losses run to several thousand dollars as crews lacked local fire protection. The blaze began near 11:30, smoke visible from nearby city.

Pacific Junction Anderson’s Main Street Johnson Restaurant Dr. Bacon Bank Anderson

P. E. Ruffner Improving in Omaha Hospital

Reports from Omaha state that P. E. Ruffner of this city is slowly improving after a serious condition there. His health is getting better in every way and has greatly encouraged his family and friends in the hope of early recovery.

Omaha P. E. Ruffner

Stomach Troubles and Constipation Remedy Endorsed

S H Murphy of Wellsburg NY touts Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation after thirty four years in drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.

S. H. Murphy Wellsburg N. Y

Miss Foster Visits Union Then Heads to Omaha

Miss Mary E. Foster arrived from Union for a short morning visit and departed on the early Burlington train for Omaha to continue her work in educational fields.

Mary E. Foster Union Burlington Omaha

Ed Egenberger Buys New Hupmobile Touring Car

Ed Egenberger has become the owner of a new Hupmobile touring car bought through local agent Ed Barker. The purchase marks Ed and his family’s entry into motoring with a modern, latest model car expected to bring much pleasure and useful driving experience in the future.

Ed Egenberger Ed Barker

Local Elks Delegate Arrives With Family From Kearney

Dr T J Todd and his wife with their young son arrived in the city yesterday as a representative of the Kearney lodge to the Elks state convention in Omaha. Mrs Todd and the child will visit briefly with her mother before the family travels to Los Angeles and other west coast cities for a few months.

T. J. Todd City Omaha Kearney

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for All Stages

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces and that the proprietors offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Testimonials available on request from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists for one dollar.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Tic

Forethought saves big expenses with a handy remedy

E W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes his family has trusted Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always brings it on extended visits. The product is obtainable everywhere.

E. W. Archer Caldwell Ohio Chamberlain

Omaha Visitor Charles Helmer Tours Martin-Cott Hat Plant

Charles Helmer of the Martin-Cott Hat company in Omaha visited the city and stopped at the Journal office to chat with the staff. He toured the local plant and expressed surprise at its size and equipment.

Charles Helmer Martin-Cott Hat Company Omaha Journal Force T. B. Bates

Public Impresion of Chamberlains Tablets Cited

Mrs. C E Riley of Ilion New York testifies after six months of use that Chamberlains Tablets relieve indigestion better than any remedy. The note adds the product is obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain C. E. Riley Ilion N. Y

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Patton Joe Wheeler Fred Bush KS. Hall Bank of Murdock Murdock, Neb Oes John Ratt & Son Cay the Bank of Owry White Pine Cedar Creek Paul H. Roberts Mer Total Joan Murtey Palm Beach Kool Kloth Boy’s C. E. Wescott Sk Uoren Stetson Manhattan Pentire
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