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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
Harold Smith, son of Mr and Mrs W D Smith, has a severe abscess in his left hand from a blister while helping with cement work. He wears the hand bandaged and will must wear a splint for several days until it heals.
In Omaha yesterday two Union residents, Edgar Merton and Miss Lucy Hunt, secured a marriage license. Both have long ties to Union where they lived, and friends there celebrate the union. The groom is the son of C I Morton, a prominent farmer northeast of Union.
Andrew Merry Barry, aged 78, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. August Bach Jr. in this city after months of illness. Born in Ireland on February 20, 1846, he moved to America, lived in Omaha, Nebraska, and later farmed south of town before health declined. He leaves his wife and seven children in Omaha. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 at St. John’s Catholic Church.
Miss Laura Wood of Hastings Neb and Miss Helen Van Dusen of South Omaha visit Miss Margaret Donelan. Miss Gladys West of Nebraska will arrive Friday evening to stay at J M Roberts home. Weed Van Dusen West and Donelan attended Brownell Hall in Omaha last winter.
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury. The lettered advice warns that mercury in such salves damages organs and should be avoided. The notice references F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo as a producer and cautions buyers to reject products with mercury content.
A memorial letter of thanks was received by Wilber Anness Saturday from the old soldiers and memorial committee at Elmwood. The letter expresses a magnificent vote of appreciation for his Decoration Day address.
The McConahie Post No 45 G A R adopted a resolution thanking Burlington band Mrs Mae Morgan and Mrs Hill Wescott and schoolchildren for patriotic music. It praises Matthew Gering for his address Judge J E Douglass and Rev W S Leete for aid, the Commercial club for opera house use, Councilman Robert W Harris for expenses, mayor and council for attendance, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Rev F M Druliner for the sermon, and Plattsmouth Daily Journal for free columns.
The Village of Union council met last Saturday and set Friday and Saturday August 15 and 16 for the annual Old Settlers reunion. Officers elected include Elmer Chapman president G W Cheney vice president A L Anderson secretary and J R Pierson treasurer with J T Reynolds J B Roddy and J D Brambler on the executive committee. The event gathers Gass county pioneers to swap stories of early days and the frontier.
Avoca businessmen plan a free entertain ment on July 2 at 8 p.m. Governor Morehead will speak. Elmwood and Syracuse bands will play. A sports line a free dance and a free picture show are on the program. A featured Southeast Nebraska event invites all to attend.
A printer advertises a Lehmeller & Mueller Art Style Piano as a prize. It notes the Omaha firm's 55 plus years in business, its high grade instruments priced from 175 to 1200 dollars, and its Schmoller & Mueller line backed by a 25 year guarantee. The Empire style piano features ivory keys, Poehlmann German wire strings, and responsive action.
Charles C Parmele his wife Miss Hallie and son Pollock arrived in Omaha after several months in Japan and a world tour Pollock completed a globe circuit leaving New York last fall The party traveled by Missouri Pacific and reached home via San Francisco and Omaha with fond memories of the journey
Two story brick residence on Main and 8th streets with eight rooms not counting bath and closets. It sits on two and a half lots with trees a barn and outbuildings. For details write Silas Long 648 N 26th St Lincoln Nebraska.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters with claims that impure blood causes sickness and that pure blood and sound digestion are achieved by using the product sold at all drug stores for $1.00.
Yesterday morning at about 11 30 a fine eleven pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs George Barr in the south part of the city. Both mother and child are doing nicely and George is very proud of the event.
A pleasant service was held Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Home. Mr. M S Briges delivered a thoughtful address on "The Credentials of the Master" and Rev W H McAlusky sang a fine vocal piece. Philip Rhin played The Ninety and Nine on cornet to conclude.
This morning Sam Pittiman and wife with Albert Schafer Jr and Mrs Hennings traveled from Murray to Chicago by No 6 train for treatment at Pastner hospital after a young Schafer was bitten on the left arm Sunday by a dog suspected of rabies. The dog was killed and its head sent to Lincoln for examination.
Last Tuesday a happy gathering occurred at the S O Cole home for Opal Cole as friends caroled and played games and music by Helen Livingston. A candy heart chase crowned Earl Livingston the winner and Opal received many thoughtful gifts with a luncheon of ice cream cake and lemonade following.
The Past Chiefs of the Degree of Honor were entertained at the home of Mrs. Fred T. Ramee. Fifteen members attended a pleasant gathering with tasteful decorations and a three course luncheon served by the hostess and helpers.
Sunday ceremony at the Brean residence on Seventeenth Street and Central Avenue united Violet Bryan and Lavener Mayabb with Rev. A L E Rapp officiating. The couple will reside on a Plattsmouth area farm. Violet previously worked for Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph. groom a respected young farmer. The Nebraska City News extends best wishes.
The new pool hall in the Hotel Riley block owned by W. E. louse of Clarinda opened last evening with many city billiard and pool players attending. Ray Burrows serves as manager and the hall is equipped with up to date tables and equipment.
Judge Begley presides as the district court meets to dispose of cases from the docket. Emma Kaufman versus T. E. Parmele is called for trial with DL Of Pwver for the plaintiff and Rawls and Hoberson for the defendant. Plattsmouth Water Co versus the Gilly of Plattsmouth follows in order after the Kaufman case.
The Plattsmouth Journal publicizes owner ship management and circulation data as required by the 1912 act. R A Bates is listed as owner publisher business manager and managing editor with an average paid circulation of 1,600 copies. Notary public Thos Walling sworn the oath on June 13 1944 with commission expiring February 13 1919.
An old remedy advert promotes Dr. Thomas Felec fic OL claiming safe use for babies with creap and urging quick application. It notes a small amount suffices and lists price as 25e and BO0c with availability at all drug stores.
An advertisement proclaims Draan's Ointment relieves itching bleeding and protruding piles with a 50 cent price at all stores, urging readers to buy for quick help.
For regular bowels this promotes easy natural movement and relief from constipation. Advertising copy notes 25 cents at all stores and urges readers to try Dean's Regulats.
Mrs. J F B Jones died this morning at 8 o'clock at her city home after seven months of illness from a complication of diseases. She had been treated at a hospital in Omaha but did not improve. Her husband and two children survive along with her father Robert Slanaford of Havelock who had been at her bedside. The community extends sympathy to the family.
An old advertisement touts Triner's American Elixir of Mildler Wine as a universal remedy for various ailments including digestion constipation and general malaise. It claims quick relief for pale sickly women and promotes Triner's Liniment for rubbing painful areas with strong penetrating action.
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