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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1918

Page

5

Local visitors flood Plattsmouth in quiet Friday roundups

Local page reports numerous residents and visitors from Murray Old Rock Bluffs Mynard South Bend and surrounding areas stopping in Plattsmouth for business and to attend funerals. Notable names include Wm Wohlforth Lee Kniss Mrs Gust Splitt and Mrs August Splitt plus many others visiting from Murray Cedar Creek Rock Bluffs and Louisville.

Wm. Wohlforth Sty Mynard Wm. Leddy Gust Splitt South Bend R. H. Fitch Murray August Splitt

Local Resident Ambrose Smith Plans Lincoln Visit Before Madison County Service

Ambrose Smith, longtime associate of Grover Will, has left his southwest Mynard home to visit Lincoln briefly before proceeding to Madison County, where he registered last year and will soon enter military service. He was described as in good spirits and the picture referenced as a colored centerpiece decorated the table.

Ambrose Smith Mynard Grover Will Lincoln Madison County

Boys Off for Lincoln Today

The group formed at the court house for roll call and a send off to Lincoln with Commander Claude A. Stillinger directing two squads. They reported at 7 16 for training, while a large crowd gathered at Burlington station for farewells. Names listed include George N. Halmas, Alexander Hardy, John B.R. Meller, Leland S. Briges, Fred C. Stall, Emil Eurlander, J. Leonard Meisinger, Albert J. Wargu, Edward G. We. Matismouth, James Liepert, Lew A. Stanton, Gay L. Clements and others.

Lincoln Court House Rell Claude A. Stillinger Navy George N. Halmas Edward Ofe Burlington Muet Akilled Les Greenwood Alexander Hardy Weeping Water John BR. Meller Wn Meacham Tennisville Leland Briges Sa. Dak Fred C. Stall Grant Nebraska Emilif Eurlander Union J. Leonard Meisinger Plattsmouth Albert J. Wargu Plattemouth Edward G.we Matismouth James Liepert Plattemonthn Plattfismoath Lew A. Stanton Gay L. Clements Einiwoord

Mrs Wiles Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Thomas Wiles returns home to Kirksville Missouri after a weeks long hospital stay for stomach trouble and surgery. Her husband Mr. Wiles traveled from Albia to meet her en route and they arrived together yesterday evening.

Thomas Wiles Kirksville Wiles Albia

Navy enlistment denied due to age waiver request

George McDaniel, who has been in Omaha for two days seeking enlistment as a navy blacksmith, was refused entry pending a waiver, since his age exceeds the permissible limit. He signed a waiver and remains unavailable for enlistment until approval is received.

George McDaniel Omaha

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Plattsmouth Resident

Jonathan Hatt of 414 Main St Plattsmouth testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills aiding backache kidney ailments. He first endorsed them April 10 1912 and reaffirmed February 22 1916 stating they cure kidney trouble quickly. Sold by Edward Rynott & Co Drug Store at price. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Novene Plattemouth Plattsmouth Jonathan Hatt Main St Doan Edward Rynott & Co Mr. Hatt

Return from the East on a Saturday trip

Robert B P Windham returned from a trip to the East visiting Michigan and Chicago. He observed Navy station drilling and met Duxbury Bars and Clarence Beal who described the work and he noted the workers in navy uniforms. The group enjoyed Windham's return and watched the drill before the sightseers moved on.

Robert BP Windham Michican Chicago Navy Station Duxbury Clarence Beal Mr. Windham

Having Machinery McCormick and Deering Mowers and Rakes

John F. Gorder of Plattsmouth Nebraska advertises a full line of repairs for McCormick and Deering mowers and rakes and related equipment.

McCormick and Deering Same John F. Gorder Plattsmouth, Neb

Briggs Leaves Winner for Lincoln Training at State University

Lelagd S S Briggs arrives on the Burlington line from Winner South Dakota where he resided the past year and worked at Mortensen Burkhard garage earning up to twenty dollars weekly. He will join his wife Mrs Briggs in Winner while he enters training at the state university in Lincoln. Their earnings had reached about two hundred dollars per month at the time of departure.

James Stander Louisville Plattsmouth Omaha Ray Elleze Bach Farm Burlington Station Bach C. A. Bergreen Ralph Twiss John Johnson Bergreen Joe Wrabbits Murray Mesames Herron Renner Robert K. Newell South Bend Newell Burlington Lelagd

Local Worker Leaves Business for Lincoln Training

The passage notes a woman leaving private business to accept a position as bookkeeper and Mr. Briggs resigning for two months of intensive training at Lincoln. It frames the sacrifice as necessary to sustain the liberty of the world.

Briggs Lincoln

Boy Burned Eye by Firecracker Incident

June Rummerfield's young son suffered a serious eye burn when a firecracker exploded near his eye. The mother removed burnt powder and he was taken to a doctor for treatment and lotion to reduce the inflammation.

June Rummerfield Joseph R. Rummerfield June

Wall leaves Electric Light to join Winner lighting firm

A report states A PF Wall former manager of the Electric Light Company at Union has joined the Winner Fleetric lighting company at Winner South Dakota. The writer notes he and his wife are presently there and mentions Mr Hull accepted a position weeks ago.

Old Soldier Celebrates His 77th Birthday

From Thuredov's Trailer yesterday Mr. Ili Karnes celebrated his birthday in poor health but with joy. A small gathering of friends visited while a Hue Christian church male quartet sang several selections. Karnes enjoyed old music and ice cream provided by Mrs. Murray, with plans for more celebrations next week.

Thuredov Ili Karnes Merehbors Collert

Funeral services held for Mrs Minnie Split

Funeral conducted Friday at St Pauls Evangelical Church by Rev J H Steger for Mrs Minnie Split who died suddenly at her home in the south part of the city. She lived in the area many years and was remembered for good deeds. Remains interred at Oak Hill Cemetery as the Ansel Gabriel awaits the trumpet.

St. Pauls Evangelical Church J. H. Steger Minnie Split Alts Splitt Oak Till Ansel Gabriel

Petition filed to probate Goebel will in county court

A petition was filed yesterday in county court to probate the will of the late Charles Goebel. His estate is valued at about fifty thousand dollars. Goebel died about a month ago, formerly lived south of Lewisville, and owned a large farm known for breeding high quality hogs.

Charles Goebel

Car Arrival Delayed as Agent Struggles in Minneapolis

Wansley the Chevrolet agent reports a delayed arrival of a new car from Minneapolis. The hiccup centers on transportation and scheduling while local buyers await the vehicle's delivery and dealers reassess delivery timelines.

Minneapolis Wansley Chevrolet

Carowner's Minneapolis trip to fetch new Chevrolet for sale

A car dealer traveled to Minneapolis to obtain a new Chevrolet with a powerful cylinder. He drove to Blue Earth and Ft. Dodge, then Danlan and back, about 375 miles from the starting point. He reports strong demand and plans to return soon to drive more cars through the region.

Minneapolis Blue Earth Minn Ft. Dodge Robert Windham Jr Danlan Iowa

Grand Island Business College Promises Guaranteed Jobs

The Grand Island Business College claims a 30 year leadership in business education and guarantees positions for graduates. It advertises immediate service with good salaries and invites readers to request a free catalogue.

Grand Island Business College Grand Island Neithr

Social Workers Flower Club Postponed for Illness

Due to illness in the Arthur Sullivan family the Social Workers Flower Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon has been postponed to Wednesday July 17th.

Arthur Sullivan Social Workers Flower Club

Wilson Pledges More Troops to Victory in France

President Wilson replies to President Poincare on the anniversary of the first American landings in Europe. The message vows to send men and materials to France until any temporary inequality of force is overcome and victory ensures lasting peace and justice.

Washington United States France Wilson Lodly Poincare Europe State Department Ecur General Pershing Bhik

Rand McNally War Maps For Sale At Journal Office

War maps by Rand McNally offered for sale at the Journal office. Readers may view a sample collection, with prices and sizes available in the display room.

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