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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
2
A vast Omaha crowd swelled yesterday for Flag Day as Star Spangled Banner songs filled the air. The parade stretched two hours through the business district with flags fluttering from rooftops and a revived national spirit evident in cheers and tears.
The A. O. U. W. of this city marked its thirtieth Nebraska anniversary with a four-lodge gathering at the Chicago avenue hall. Mayor John P. Sattler welcomed Grand Foreman Frank G. Simmons who spoke on Fraternity and linked the order to large-scale progress with a Chicago World’s Fair muse. D. C. Morgan and E. F. Grybsky spoke on the order’s work, and a two course luncheon followed as members and spouses enjoyed cards and social time.
Philip H. Meisinger Jr., residing west of Mynard, drove to the city this morning to attend to Sant Ness affairs and was a pleasant caller at the office.
The redoutable Luxus baseball team of Omaha will play here next Sunday afternoon against the Red Sox. Fans anticipate a large crowd as locals hope to measure up to Omaha’s champion amateur squad and possibly win if their players perform at peak level.
Attorney A. L. Tidd presented the Journal publisher with a box of fine strawberries he raised himself. The lucious fruit suggests he could excel in fruit growing if he ever leaves the law.
The home of County Treasurer W. K. Fox narrowly escaped a major fire yesterday morning when milk boy Paul Winscot detected burning odor from an ironing board left with an electric iron on. He alerted Mr. M. E. Manspeaker and they entered the house to extinguish the smoldering board before it burned deeper, sparing the building from serious damage.
An old advertisement touts Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a bowel cleanser and tonic for bad air and winter ailments. It claims to renew appetite digestion and energy, priced at $1.00, available at drug stores from Jos. Tuiner Manufacturing Chemist in Chicago.
An advertisement offers Tuiner s ointment for rheumatic or neuralgic joint pain and leg pain. It recommends applying hot flannels then rubbing in the ointment. Pricing is 25 and 50 cents, postpaid 35 and 60 cents.
The Woodman Circle met in the Modern Woodman building rooms for an evening session. Two new members were initiated into the order as the lodge discussed business and noted progress in the city.
Mise Golda Noble travels to Omaha this morning to meet friends and enjoy the outing with local acquaintances.
A large cast of about seventy children staged a Tom Thumb Wedding at the First Presbyterian Church. Jane Fricke played the bride, Bobbie Livingstone the groom, with Charles Jay as best man and Norris Cummins officiating. The event, organized by the Q. Z. society, drew hearty praise for charm and decorum.
The Nebraska Grand Lodge at Omaha praised Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6, the Commercial Club, and local citizens for courteous entertainment of visitors to the Masonic Home on June 6. Francis E. White, Grand Secretary, notes strong appreciation from Grand Lodge and confirms local assistance during the visit.
Frank Warren and wife returned this morning from Denver where they attended Fred Warren s funeral held Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the I C O F. Interment was in Denver cemetery. They were accompanied home by their nephew George McClanahan who had been visiting there.
James Stander, a leading Louisville resident, arrived this afternoon to attend to several matters of importance during a brief stay in the city.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector E. S. Critchfield of Omaha will visit Cass county to collect taxes due on July 1. He will stop in Union June 19 morning Nehawka June 19 noon Weeping Water June 19 afternoon Plattsmouth June 20 Riley hotel Eagle June 22 morning Elmwood June 22 afternoon.
L. J. Austin of Union pleaded guilty in district court to passing a bogus check. Judge Begley fined him 100 dollars and costs and ordered remand to the county jail until the amount is paid.
Mrs. George E. Dovey Mrs. G. H. Faber and Mrs. Patterson hosted Miss Janet Clement and her bridal party along with St. Luke's choir for a miscellaneous shower at the Patterson residence on North Sixth. Guests brought gifts and enjoyed vocal numbers and an instrumental piece by Miss Emily McGregor of Sorrento Neb. A card verse contest awarded a prize to Miss Elizabeth. A buffet luncheon followed amid yellow daisies and tasteful decorations.
Attendance rose at the Airdome last night for The Beginning of the End starring Moore Eddings Stock Company. Tonight the troupe presents The Jucklings adapted from Opie Reed with both events following a band concert for full evening entertainment.
Thirty horsepower Maxwell automobile for sale right if taken at once. May be seen at the Puls garage in Murray. George M. Hild.
Mrs. Ed McCullough and her young daughter departed this morning for Omaha to spend the day with friends.
The city’s street paving on Third Fourth and Fifth streets progresses despite recent rains. J H McMahen has paving bricks on site ready for grading completion and curbing on Third Street is finished with Fourth Street to start immediately. The project aims to extend on Third Street past the Western Machine Foundry and improve property values while Fourth and Fifth streets will end at the alley to end mudholes. A large crew works efficiently on the project.
Lincoln progressives reject calls from Nebraska Republican papers to reunite. A leading party figure returning from Chicago says a small inner circle pressured the convention, but many will ignore the push while others may join the progressives. He notes longstanding Republican ties but distrusts alarmist claims of national decline.
A quiet Sunday ceremony at the Richter home joined William Richter and Vena McCanaha of Union in marriage. Rev. J. H. Steger of St. Paul’s church officiated. couple will reside on a farm near Mynard.
Officials and deputies observed Flag Day by closing courthouse offices in the afternoon and joining in honoring Old Glory. Some of the force viewed the Omaha parade while others spent a short vacation at home.
Itching and torturing skin eruptions disfigure and annoy. Dean's Ointment is praised for its good work and costs 50 cents at all drug stores.
The Bohemian Dramatic Club of South Omaha plans a Sunday visit to perform a native language comedy in Omaha under director Joseph Horak. A social dance with Holly Orchestra follows the play, inviting the public to attend both events.
Elks baseball team practices for a Thursday game against the Eagles on June 29. Probable Elks lineup includes Fred Mann Ches ter W Baylor Harold Streight Henry Schneider Ed Fricke Henry Goos Jack Jirousek Henry Hirz Dr D I Reynolds E C Harris with veterans Earl Geis Joe Wheeler Frank McCarty Claus Jess Henry Soennichsen T M Patterson George Faler F G Egenberger Earl Stanfield Matt Jirousek available for selection.
Miss Agnes Murphy a trimmer and designer at Mrs. Emma Pease millinery store departs for Chicago. She will study fall designs in leading Chicago houses for two months to prepare a splendid array of new fall millinery for ladies here.
The board of education has set a 35 mill school levy for this year and filed it with the county clerk. This levy will help fund the new school bonds in the first district.
Frank A. Cloidt assistant post master topped a government exam on Nebraska mail routes with 99.82 percent. He handled 1190 cards and missed only two, the highest rank among local post office clerks and far above the average.
The Evening Journal advertises its price at ten cents per week. Readers are reminded of affordable access to local news and features through a low weekly rate.
The park commission keeps street obstructions down and trees trimmed under C. C. Despain. The effort aims to beautify the city as parks along the streets progress and residents take pride in surroundings.
Advertisement claims many illnesses arise from impure blood and faulty digestion. It recommends Burdock Blood Bitters to strengthen stomach and bowels, improve liver function, and purify the blood.
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