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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

3

Queen Esthers Elect Officers at Beeson Home

Miss Elizabeth Kerr was chosen president of the Queen Esthers of the Methodist church with Miss Gertrude Beeson as vice president and Mrs. Hugh Cecil as secretary. The gathering at North Sixth Street featured music, refreshments, and roses in a well decorated Beeson home under Mrs. E. C. Hill’s leadership.

Queen Esthers Methodist Church Mire Gertrude Beeson North Sixth Street Elizabeth Kerr Gertrude Beeson Hugh Cecil Florence Balser A. J. Beeson Beeson E. C. Hill Indies

Steamboat Julia Heads North on Initial Missouri River Run

The steamboat Julia, planned to run Omaha to Decatur Nebraska, passed Rocky Point yesterday and continued to Omaha to transfer freight. Officials and Omaha business leaders anticipate river freight potential while recalling old river trade prominence near the Burlington landing.

Julia Omaha Nebraska Decatur Metropolis Rocky Point Maha Missouri River Commercial Club Allen The Omaha News Buck Burlington Station

Smallpox at Ab Murloch's East of Weeping Water

From Wednesday's Yeals at the farm home of Ab Murdoch seven miles east of Weeping Water the malady of smallpox has made a call and one family member has been taken down with the disease which is not severe and the patient is doing nicely. The disease has spread through that section with several mild cases and patients are mostly doing well.

Ab Murdoch Weeping Water

Nebraska City Youth Attend Saturday Dance at Sokol Hall

A group of Nebraska City youths gathered Saturday evening for a dance at the T. J. Sokol hall. Members visiting the Journal office included Misses Marie Schnittker Rose Schnittker Letha Barber Marg Barber Gertrude Thompson Meters Joy Parker and Messrs William Joiner Harve Teten George Teten Claude Crandall and Mr and Mrs Brick Dunn.

Nebraska City T. J. Sokol Nebraska City Press Journal Crandall Orchestra Marie Rose Schnittker Letha Marg Barber Gertrude Thompson Meters Joy Parker William Joiner Harve George Teten Claude Crandall Brick Dunn

Omaha Bachelors Club to Entertain Sunday Event

The Omaha Bachelors Club visits for a Sunday gathering at T. J. Sukol hall and park with afternoon and evening activities. A local club hopes to form a charter group here for single men. In the evening the Bohemian troupe stages The Slanderer in Bohemian, promising an enjoyable show for attendees.

T. J. Sukol Bachelors' Club of Omaha Sokels

J D Douglass and Wife of San Juan Visit Here

J D Douglass and wife of San Juan Porto Rico visited at the Hotel Riley with Mr and Mrs Mont Robb and departed for Omaha for a short stay. Douglass owns a large grape fruit plantation near San Juan and plans to move back to the States likely to Lincoln to pursue business. Mrs Douglass and Mrs Robb are cousins and their visit was enjoyed by the Robb family.

Tuestar J. D. Douglass San Juan Porto Rico Riley Mont Robb Omaha Mrs. Robb Utmst Robb

Shamrocks of South Omaha to Visit for Sunday Baseball

The Shamrocks, a fast, well organized baseball team from South Omaha, plan to play the Red Sox in a Sunday game on our local lot. They have visited before and defeated the Red Sox, but seek to win the larger gate receipts this time against Omaha’s new addition.

Shamrocks South Omaha Red Sox Sox Trelan

Mrs Thomas Ruby Injured in Omaha Automobile Crash

An Omaha Sunday collision near Twenty fourth and Charles streets involved Mr and Mrs Thomas Ruby of near Mynaril and W E Foshier of Omaha. Mrs Ruby suffered a broken collarbone and was taken to relatives in the city for care and rest.

Thomas Ruby Twentyfourth Charles Streets Omaha Mynaril W. E. Foshier Ruby

Knorr to Open General Variety Store on Sixth Street

K W Knorr and his wife from Hastings arrived in Plattsmouth with household goods and plan to open a general variety store in the Tuohy building. He will stock the store after settling, expected to begin in July. Knorr is described as a capable young businessman with years of experience.

K. W. Knorr Hastings Mr. Knorr Tuoey Knorr Plattsmouth

Street Lighting Urges Plattsmouth Progress and Safety

A taxpayer urges Plattsmouth to install more street lights, arguing whiteways boost business, crime deterrence, and civic standing. Citing Oak Iowa Shenandoah Iowa and Hamburg Jews, he notes annual spends of 24000 4300 and 2100 respectively to justify broader lighting coverage.

Plattsmouth Flattsmouth Read Oak Iowa Shenandoah Hamburg

Entertain ment at Sunnyside delights Plattemouth crowd

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church staged an evening at Sunnyside the home of Mr and Mrs E H Wescott with about 115 attendees The program showcased Mrs John W Faber Mrs G H Faler Don York Miss Henrice Newell Miss Auguste Menpen hodt and a new male quartet of Frank Cloidt W G Brooks Don York and Jennings Seivers The event supports the Spurlock Hall memorial at the Mothers Jewels home in York and honors longtime Plattemouth residents Mr and Mrs Burwell Spurlock.

Sunnyside E. H. Wescott Woman’s Home Missionary Society Methodist Church Spurlock Hall Mothers John W. Faber G. H. Faler Don C. York Henrice Newell Auguste Menpenhodt Messrs Frank Cloidt W. G. Brooks Don York Jennings Seivers

Cases Disposed of in the Eistrige Court Yesterday

The Dell dispatch notes a light docket as naturalization hearings were ongoing with the U S Labor Department. Calvin Chapman vs C R L P railroad shows the defense granted leave to withdraw special appearance and 30 days to plead. George M Thierolf vs Mertle M Thierolf ends in default, with a divorce decree and custody of three minor children. defendant resides in Canada.

Dell District Court United States Department of Labor Calvin Chapman George M. Thierolf Mertle M. Thierolf Cenada

Free Band Concert and Unicycle Act at Miattsmouth

Attend a free Band Concert and Unicycle act Saturday afternoon in Miattsmouth. A free auction of all farm produce brought in is held with the concert starting at 1:30 PM.

Miattsmouth

Steam Cooking Table Installed at Russell's Bar

Lew Russell's saloon features a new steam table for lunch service at any hour. The setup accommodates multiple foods, kept hot and fresh for patrons throughout the day, enhancing the saloon's dining offering.

Russell’s Lew Russell Russell

Young and Son Visit from Nehawka Renew Subscriptions

L H Young and his son, from near Nehawka, with Parr and wife, stopped in the city while traveling home from the metropolis. Mr Young renewed his Journal subscription and that of his daughter Mrs John Perry of Chin Alberta Canada. He reports Hessian fly damaging wheat in his area.

L. H. Young Parr Nehawka Metropolis

Platitsmouth Saturday Free Band Concert

Platitsmouth hosts a free band concert and an unraveled act this Saturday with a 1 50 PM start. Attendees are invited to enjoy an pleasant afternoon of music and entertainment.

Carlson headway to Havelock visits daughter at home

Peter Carlson rode the Burlington train early this morning toward Havelock to spend a few days visiting his daughter in the city.

Peter Carlson Burlington Havelock

Horning Siblings Travel to Omaha for Day Visit

Ben Horning and his sister Miss Blanche Horning were passengers this morning heading to Omaha to spend the day and handle several business matters.

Ben Horning Miss Blanche Horning Omaha

Mrs Mark and relatives visit for business matters

Mr George Mark of near Weeping Water with Mrs Mark and niece Miss Efe Wood and Sterline Hayes of Nehawka spent yesterday here for several hours attending to business matters.

George Mark Weeping Water Efe Wood Sterline Hayes Nehawka

Ailments and Remedies In A Medicated Elixir Advertisement

A young man shows tiredness weight loss and poor appetite, urged to use Trimer's American Elixir of Bitter Wine and follow with good meals. The ad touts Tunner's Liniment for chills and Tuiners' products as laxative and tonic with prices and Chicago manufacturer Jos. Triner.

Jos Triner Ashland Ave Chicago

Doctor Gorder Resumes Office in Coates Block

John Gorder was among those going to Omaha this morning to handle business affairs. He announces he is again available to patients in the Coates block.

Coates’ Block John Gorder Omaha

Meugey Family Visits City from Union Home

E. J. Meurgey and his wife and son Louis stopped in the city Tuesday for a few hours on their drive from near Union to visit friends.

E. J. Meugey Louis City Union

Nickels Visits Murray En Route to Orasha for Specialist Consultation

Nickels of the vicinity of Murray spent a few hours today en route to Orasha where he will consult a local specialist for the day.

Murray Orasha

Miss Fannie H King Visits Omaha En Route Home

Miss Fannie H King of Jacksonville Illinois visited Omaha for a few hours today while staying with her sister Mrs A W Atwood after traveling on the early Burlington train.

Fannie H. King Jacksonville Iinois A. W. Atwood Omaha Burlington

Mediation Board Sets Up Arbitration to End Chicago Strike

Chicago officials and union leaders reached a settlement after an all night conference to resume service on the elevated and streetcar lines. Mayor Thompson chaired a mediation panel with two representatives from each side and a neutral chair, credited with ending the forty eight hour strike without violence or arrests.

Chicago Thompson Traction Companies

Martial Hymns Questioned by Adjutant at Kit Carson Post

Adjutant J. B. Rastall of the Kit Carson post urged banning prize fighters from using American flags for heirs and called for removing martial spirit from church hymns. He questioned the fit of songs like Soldiers of Christ Arise and A Mighty Fortress Is Our God in Christian worship.

Washington J. B. Rastall Kit Carson Post Christ

Bryan Forecasts Global Peace Drive After War Ends

Former secretary Bryan in a statement on The Causeless War says the United States will lead a great peace making opportunity. He calls for an international conference to revise international law to favor peacetime nations over those at war.

Washington Bryan United States

Mexican tensions and Pacific fleet sails for Mexican waters

Suon Itezgo June 17 reports the Pacific fleet with three marine companies sails toward Mexican waters to deter threat from the Yaquis. General Carranza has rejected recent peace overtures from the Villa Zapata faction for now.

Suon Itezgo Cal Flac Shi Colorado Pacific Fleet Carranza Mexico Villa Zapata

Suffragists Pay Taxes Under Protest in New York

June 17. Many women suffragists have sent tax payments with protests opposing taxation without representation. They phrase the act as a stand against tyranny and insist on their right to vote before future tax obligations.

New York

Grain and Provisions Prices From Chicago Market

Closing prices show Wheat July 1.045 and Sept 1.02. Corn July and Sept at 0.744 and 0.2974. Pork July 17 with Sept 17.424. Lard July 9.4714 and Sept 9.776. Ribs July 10.20 and Sept 10.622. Cash wheat 1.161 to 1.119 percent. No 2 yellow corn 0.???. No 2 white oats 0.4849 to 0.494.

Chicago

Chicago Live Stock Prices Move With Market Strength

Chicago June 17 live stock receipts total 14 000 with steady native steers at 6 50 to 8 10 per cwt and cows and heifers 3 20 to 8 75. Hogs receipts 25 00 with strong to 6 higher. heavy hogs 6 70 to 7 45 and pigs 7 35 to 7 70. Sheep receipts 5 000 slow. lambs 7 9 75 and springs 7 25 to 10 50.

Chicago

South Omaha cattle and hog market summaries June 17

Cattle receipts 3,800 with strongbeef steers about 725 monthly range. cows and calves 418. stockers and feeders 925. bulls 525 to 725. calves 810 to 1050. Hog receipts steady with best hogs around 730. Sheep receipts 2,000 down 25 cents. lambs 975. ewes 425.50.

South Omaha

Alvo News Roundup of Lincoln Visits and Local Outings

Lafe Mullen and Mrs. A N Myers made Lincoln trips on Wednesday and Friday respectively. Albert Foreman and Dr Jones of Murdock visited town. Ed Casey and family traveled to Omaha. Numerous residents visited Lincoln, Denver, and nearby towns. several pursuits included teaching, fishing, and family gatherings.

Dr. Jones of Murdock Ed Casey Omaha Flora Boyles Lincoln Carl Johnson Paige McQuain George P. Foreman William Casey E. L. Uptegrove Chris Eichmann

Freckle Removal Remedy Promoted by Leading Physician

A prescription for removing freckles claims high success and is sold with a money back guarantee. The remedy uses ethine, with double strength advised for best results, and promises visible improvement after early applications.

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Miss Gertie Beeson Maha Bachelors’ Club J. D. Douglass Ari Shamrocks OF Fi. W. Knorr Sixth ST Gering & Co H.E. Wescott York Eistrige LH. Young and Son OF Rear Rehawka Call ON Journal Platitsmouth A. Marshall Djutant U. S Ers Chicago Board of Trade Sam G. Smith Neb ALVO Lafe Mullen A. N. Myers Albert Foreman H. J. Miller Miss Etta Miller Alta Linch William Wilken Marie Eichmann Grandma Wilken Isola Kennedy School of the Blind Bud Grove Herman Stroemer Elmer Barrett Jake Shaffer South Bend Grace Thurason Maxine University Place Mr. Thorason Mr. Ryans Near Eagle H. Moore Ray Lineh Mee Orvilla Lineh Agnes Silverstrand Hulett, Wyo Grandma Foreman Mothers’ Council Timbiin G. PP. Forman Aurel Kennedy Foreman Dayhve Ryan Greenwood John Mortey J. FP California Gaightbr William Wilken, Jr Moordock Lewis C. RR. Jonian Cruda Emuma Jordan Dale Boyles McCook Martin Somerville Denver Colorado Springs Colorado Grace Bertha Bucknell Miss Melziva Mildred White George Bucknell Sterling Christine Rosenow Elmwood Will Umland Eunice Mr. Scattergood Mere Laming Palmyra Martin Jenkins Clarence Bucknell Vera Linch Mach & Mach Socre Bailey & Mach Omshi Paxton Block Tarry —Bee Omahe
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