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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1913

Page

8

Aged Man Hangs Self Near Sweeping Water

William Maddox aged 76 of Sweeping Water district died by his own action this morning before 8:30. He lived east of town with a wife and seven children. After breakfast he felt unwell and hanged himself. his wife found him, cut the rope, but life was extinct. Coroner declined inquest. baby was given to undertaker. Maddox had poor health and a history of injuries from a runaway.

William Maddox Here Win Blockton Eas

Can't Keep It Secret Chamberlain Tablets Gaining Notice

Daily growing recognition of Chamberlain's Tablets as a superior remedy for stomach and liver troubles. Marketed by all dealers and widely available.

Regatta Habana Gigar Endorsed by Robert Richter

Robert Richter, a noted manufacturer, promotes the Regatta Habana Gigar as the best choice. The endorsement highlights quality and performance associated with the product.

Habana Gigar Robert Richter

Miss Ruehland Shows Improvement After Illness

Miss Josie Ruehland, long confined by inflammatory rheumatism, has recovered enough to sit up and enjoy short periods outdoors. Friends express relief at her notable improvement after weeks of serious illness.

Josie Ruehland Miss Ruehland

MAG TWiss of Louisville Passes Away This Morning

Mrs B O G Twiss a longtime Louisville resident died at 1 30 am at her home after a cancer illness. Her husband A W Twiss survives with several children none living. Two sisters Mrs John Twiss and Mrs Sarah Culforth and brother Jess Merrill also mourn. Card of thanks from family expresses gratitude to helpers during illness and death.

B. OG. Twiss Louisville Twiss John Twiss Sarah Culforth Jess Merrill Scotts Brull Ned

Western farmers buy land in Tangipahoa Parish

A banquet at the Monteleone hotel showcased farmers from Nebraska and Kansas visiting Kentwood La as guests of Brooks Scanlon Lumber Co. They purchased Tangipahoa parish land. The group included O P Monroe and L Bowdish among others. sales total over 10 000 acres in six months with 60 homesteaders already on property and 300 more preparing to move in next year.

Towa Nebraska Kounsis Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company Kentwood Monteleone Tangipahoa Parish T Here Holdings Tangipahwa H. McNie The Lumber Company McNie EB. O. Wild Gulf States Farmer Wild Louisiana FE. C. Brown Loursiia Union United States Mr. Bruner State Board of Agriculture Tangipahoa Co. W. Crawford Arkansas Texas Indian Territory Missouri Iowa Mr. Crawford Mere Marcarel Thomas Des Méines Tas J. A. Abbott Bostriea Nebo G. L. Osborne Republic Kas D. A. Bowen Gontordia Frank Marshall L. F Bowdish Lincoln A. HH. Franknap A. B H. Bowdish Plattsmouth Neb J. B. Smith Albion Kass O. P. Monroe C. J. McNie L. Hawkings New Orleans

Lost open-face gold watch near Alex Rhoden and Mynard

Reward offered for return of an open-face gold watch with fob found between Alex Rhoden's place and Mynard. Finder should leave it with Dr. J J Brown in Mynard or at once to receive reward.

Alex Rhoden Mynard J. J. Brown

Mrs Cook Entertains Kensington Guests At North Fourth Street

Yesterday afternoon Mrs BE W Cook entertained about fifty ladies at her Kensington residence on North Fourth Street. The rooms were adorned with roses and garden towers, and guests enjoyed needlework socializing and violin selections. A three course luncheon was served by Misses Donnelly, Dovey, and Hawksworth assisted by Miss Hawksworth.

BE. W. Cook Kensington North Fourth Street Marie Donnelly Catherine Edith Dovey

Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

An advertising notice urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims the product is invaluable during summer and nearly indispensable, available from all dealers.

Government employee visits old time friends from Plattsmouth

Alex Schlagel, longtime Plattsmouth resident now with the General Land Office in Washington, D. C., visits the city. He left Plattsmouth in 1884, lived in Lone Pine Nebraska then Lincoln, worked in the state house until 1899, and moved to federal service in Washington. He notes many Plattsmouth connections abroad and a lasting affection for the old town.

Alex Schlagel Washington, D. C General Land Office Mr. Schlagel Lone Pine Neh Lincoln State House Washington Mr. Settagel Abe Plattsmouth Old Town

Visit of Anton J. Koubek Reunites Old Friends in Town

Yesterday afternoon Anton J. Koubek of Omaha spent a few hours with old friends and relatives here. He was accompanied by Peter Nelson and the pair enjoyed a brief, pleasant visit, with Koubek still the genial, stable fellow his friends remember.

Anton J. Koubek Omaha Peter Nelson Anton

For Sale Patterson place with outbuildings

For sale. Six room house with modern improvements except heat and a barn. Known as the Patterson place. Will sell all or part. Inquire at W. Savior Coal Office. 6 4 tfi.

Patterson Place W. Bavior Coal Omee

Guaranteed Eczema Remedy Ends Long Skin Suffering

Mrs J G Eveland of Bath I says after twenty five years with eczema she found a cure using Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The physician's formula has been in use for years and is guaranteed. Available from all druggists or by mail Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.

Wedding of Oscar Wilson and Elizabeth Hall at Gouneil Bluffs

Friday afternoon at 5 in Gouneil Bluffs Rev Monton’s residence witnessed the marriage of Oscar Wilson and Elizabeth Hall both of Gouneil Bluffs. The couple left for Omaha for a brief outing then returned and began their life together at home in Gouneil Bluffs amid warm congratulations from family and friends. Elizabeth Hall is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jot Hall and has many local friends. Oscar Wilson is a barber well regarded in town.

Weelock Monton Gouneil Bluffs Oscar Wilson Elizabeth Hall Prise Omaha Wis Mro

House for Rent Ad Hints in the Journal

A compact notice suggests using the Journal to place a small rental listing. It promotes quick exposure and local reach for properties seeking tenants.

Friday the 13th myths stir crowds at courthouse day

The 1913 Friday the 13th summons superstition as residents fear bad luck while court actions slow. Brides, troops, and petitioners seek relief from the law but avoid risky ventures amid the ominous date.

Court House

Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health for Worm-Infested Children

Advertises Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy lozenge that expels worms and steadies the bowels for distressed children. Claims to cure indigestion headaches nervousness and weakness caused by worms. Guaranteed and sold by druggists or by mail from Kickapan Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis.

Kickapan Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Fred Egenberger Returns to Down Town

Fred G. Egenberger, long sidelined at home by rheumatism, was downtown yesterday afternoon for a few hours. He is not yet well but shows improvement and hopes to resume business activities soon.

Fred G. Egenberger Demme

Chamberlain's Tablets Fame Grows For Stomach Cure

The article praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles, claiming growing recognition. It notes the product is for sale by all dealers.

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August Gorder Plattsmouth, Nebraska Chamberlain Mag E.G. Twiss Warren A. W. Smith Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company J. K. Pollock Party Mr. Monroe Mr. Bowdish Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steel Co Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania W. Gook Anton Koubek Dan Gupid Fred Egenberger Atlantic Coast Eircuit East Chicago Lake Or Buffalo Niagara Falls Canada St. Lawrence Montreal Lake Champlain White Mountain Boston New York Coast Wise Norfolk Virginias Wisconsin Michigan Atlantic City New Jersey Quebec P. Q Portland Bar Harbor Maine Jemmy W. C. Clement L. W. Wakeley Nebr
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