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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1905

Page

3

Group of Local Men Plan Monthlong Trip to Germany

William Kauffman Henry Kauffman Herman Thecatter Rudolph Ramsel Fred Engelkemeier and Jacob Beuch ler prepare for an extended stay in Germany. The group, described as energetic and hard working, have saved enough to fund a several month visit and still leave funds behind for their return.

William Kauffman Henry Kauffman Herman Thecatter Rudolph Ramsel Fred Engelkemeier Jacob Beuchler Germany

New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief for Bowel Ailments

An old advertisement promises Dr. King's New Life Pills cure all bowel and stomach diseases including headache biliousness and costiveness. Sold at F. G. Fricke & Co. drugstore for 25 cents.

Dr. King New Life F. G. Fricke & Co

Acorns 5 Cent Cigar Promised as Best Smoke

A reader is urged to judge a good smoke and try the Acorns five cent cigar, claimed to surpass all others for flavor and satisfaction. The note touts it as the sole preferred choice for discerning smokers.

Deliberate murder investigation spans Nebraska river

Neighbors describe a rivalry leading to a fatal shooting on Decoration Day. Sheriff McBride and a large posse pursued the suspect, tracking footprints and a cultivator pin to the riverbank. Bloodhounds traced the trail but the fugitive vanished into the water, sparking a statewide reward and renewed sightings reports. Funeral details for a separate local youth show a May procession to Oak Hill Cemetery with a German choir and floral tributes.

Scent Evidence Reassessed in Ploehn Case

The report notes that a man seen by Genkenauer was later identified as not Ploehn, prompting reassessment of the scent based lead and its relevance to the investigation.

Genkenauer Ploehn

Alma Goos Funeral Largest in Plattsmouth

The largest funeral in Plattsmouth for years was for Miss Alma Goos at St. Pauls German Evangelical Church. The service started at 2 30 PM as announced, but an hour beforehand all seats were filled except those reserved for relatives and friends. Inside, at least 500 attended while many stood outside at open doors and windows.

Langhurst Jacob Messrs Fred Ebinger Rudolph Ramsel Jacob Koch Louis Ov Peter Goos Hilda Goos Hans Neuman Omaha G. KE. Nickles Des Moines Plattsmouth Alma Goos St. Paul's

Beatrice-trainer Fulton concludes scent search for fugitive

R M Fulton who came from Beatrice with bloodhounds and trains many dogs for his father returned to Beatrice Tuesday after a thorough trial on the east side of the river. Many thought the murderer crossed there but no scent was obtained. Fulton told the Journal he is thoroughly satisfied the hourids did all they could to trace the fugitive.

R. M. Fulton Beatrice Mr. Fulton

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings

We express thanks to friends for sympathy shown through floral offerings and many kindnesses during our bereavement. Mrs Anna Gods, Miss Eaua Goos, Peter Mimm and family, G. E. Nickles.

Anna Gods Eaua Goos Peter Mimm G. E. Nickles

Plattsmouth State Bank Report 1905 Ledger Details

Report of the condition of the Plattsmouth State Bank of Plattsmouth Nebraska Charter No 7s Incorporated May 28 1905 Resources including Lovins and discounts. overdrafts secured and unsecured. stocks securities judgments. banking house fixtures. current expenses. cash and balances. deposits and time certificates. bills payable. Sworn by cashier L J M Roberts before Notary Joseph Ysephe Murphey on May 13 1905.

Plattsmouth State Bank of Plattsmouth Nebraska Cass

Murderer Max Ploehn Captured After Barn Standoff

Alma Goos killer Max Ploehn was found in a barn near the crime site by Peter Mumm. He surrendered without resistance to Sheriff McBride and was taken to town and then Omaha for jail and trial. Vast crowd watched as deputies guarded the jail.

Max Ploehin Alma Coos Peter Mumm Sherif L’loehin Mumm Sheri’ McBride Pheen Ak Min Te Dern Ploelwn Ploelin Ploome Ile Ploehn Alma Goos Mcbride Goos Place Munim Goos Gabon Pivelin Omaha

Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine Promises Quick Recovery

A Bruno Nebraska teacher Emma Mengler, gravely ill with stomach and lung disease, reportedly recovered rapidly after using Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine. The letter from her father Frank Mengler claims renewed strength and relief from vomiting, with a call to buy the remedy at drugstores.

Emma Mengler Bruno, Neb Frank Mengler Tunner Triner Ashland Ave Clicawo Dils

Plattsmouth Degree of Honor Drill Team Attends District Convention

The Plattsmouth drill team of the Degree of Honor lodge travels to South Omana for the district convention. Members include Mrs. Pearlman, Mrs. H. Johnson, Mrs. Chas. Peterson, Mrs. L. K. Egenberger, Mrs. Anna Egenberger, Mrs. M. O'Rourke, Mrs. John Leessley, Mrs. John Kubney, Mrs. Minnie McKay, Mrs. Carl Kuntzman, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Joe Droege, and Mrs. Thompson.

Plattsmouth Degree of Honor Lodge South Omana Pearlman H. Johnson Chas. Peterson L. K. Egenberger Anna Egenberger M. O'Rourke John Leessley John Kubney Minnie McKay Carl Kuntzman Parks Joe Droege Thompson

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