Forty Years Ago in Plattsmouth Chronicle Snapshot
In Plattsmouth forty years ago Sam Barker drove off with a vast herd in Gass county. McGuire Curtis planned a branch house at Weeping Water Hoek Bluffs and Louisville. Chamber crowds display temperance fervor while P E B Ruttner's child falls ill. H Bestor brings black Berkshires. Henry Beck unveils a red wagon and green box amid a bustling furniture stock.
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Sam Barker
Clark, Filggerald & Baker
Gass County
mInan
McGuire & Curtis
Hoek Bluffs
Weeping Water
Louisville
Rock Hhairs
Henry Beck
Census figures for Gass County reveal population totals
The county clerk reports in the census that Gass County has 5,537 males and 4,878 females, totaling 10,415 residents. The excerpt notes a value of 40 dollars for a line item about children under 1 year, indicating a stipend or census-related statistic.
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Bank, McKinnon
Gass County
Joe Connor Emerges as Possible City Leader
Joe Connor is cited as a candidate for mayor after his role as a commissioner in locating the new capital this winter and ongoing discussions suggest strong support for his candidacy.
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Joe Connor
Joe
Mission Services At Fitzgerald Hall Lead by Father Henneberry
Catholic mission services conducted at Fitzgerald hall by Father Henneberry attract listeners. He preaches to practical needs of hearers and targets those not his intellectual equals.
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Fiitzgerald Hall
Henneberry
Ladies push to raise license in council chamber
Last evening the women urged a petition to raise the license to 1000 dollars. A vote on raising it to 500 dollars tied. The mayor cast the deciding vote against altering the current level, and the council adjourned.
Allen's Cough Heals Deep Cough From Cold
An old ad asserts duty to yourself by taking Allen's Cough for deep seated coughs or colds. It claims quick and permanent relief and notes the product contains nothing harmful. Available in 25¢ 60¢ and $1.00 bottles at all dealers.
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Alexander Dumas
Allen
Senator Sam Chapman Returns From Washington
Senator elect Sam Chapman returned from Washington last week after arguing the land tax ROR case in company with Judge Briggs and other state legal authorities.
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Sam Chapman
Washington
Briggs
Citizens complain over horses running loose in streets
A strong complaint to the Herald describes horses roaming streets biting shrubs and damaging yards. Homeowners assert they have spent money on trees and green spaces only to have their efforts torn up by hungry animals and related damage.
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Herald
Grasshoppers Reported Wide But Light Damage
Grasshoppers are blamed for mischief west of the region with audible presence in the countryside. No major damage yet in Cass county though concern grows as they appear intermittently on routes including Weeping Walter and Right Mile Grove.
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Cass County
Walter
Weekbard enters dry goods with broadcloths and dress goods
Val Weekbard expands from groceries to dry goods stocking dress goods tattooes flannels shirts and a full line of broadcloths cassimeres doeskin tweed and related fabrics.
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Val
Weekbard
German Newspaper Debuts in Town Under Peper
A new German language paper titled Die Deutschn Waehr debuts in the town with G A H Peper leading the publication. The paper aims to discuss German politics and civic matters as reflected in its name.
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Die Deutschn Waehr
Colin
G. A H. Peper
Demon Eravie
Camp Meeting Schedule Notes From Billy Sindelmann
Camp meeting notes show Billy Sindelmann discussing events this week. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing planning and participation in local gatherings.
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Billy Sindelmann
Camp Meeting Items Mentioned Alongside Whisky Cocktails
The fragment lists camp meeting goods such as bed stead frames and ham and shoulders, then notes a shift as bloody whisky men offer camp meeting cocktails with spirit of aniseed ink. The text mixes sales items with a harsh aside about alcohol influence.
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Shryock
Hat Talk Sparks Townwide Juve Laughter
Last week Charlie McEntee owner of the Brooks house treated editors to a hatting display opposite Old Hatt at Gus Herold's. The piece praises McEntee's hatt and notes shared curiosity about the hat, ending with thanks to Charlie and a pledge to return hatless when he is not about the premises.
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Charlie McEntee
Brooks House
Charlies
Old Hatt
Gus Herold
Mac
Mary
Charlie
Herald
McEntee
Death of an Old Settler in Greenwood County
Word comes of Owen Marshall a pioneer settler of the county who died after months of ill health. He was the second man to settle in the vicinity and owned two large farms south of Greenwood now operated by his sons Thomas and Orris. The body will be brought back to Greenwood for burial.
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Greenwood
Owen Marshall
Goshocton
Marshall
Thomas
Orris Marshall
For Sale Offer on 819 Model Motorcycles and Boats
Bargains on brand new 819 motorcycles and motor boats with easy monthly payments. Also deals on used motorcycles. Write today and send a stamped reply to Lock Box 14, Trenton, Michigan.
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Trenton
Mich
Dance at Coates Hall Promises Good Music and Order
Good music and orderly planning promise a pleasant evening at Coates Hall next Saturday as residents look forward to a well managed dance event.
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Coates’ Hall
Local Residents Visit City for Brief Business and Family Events
J A Zatters of Walash and Janes M Carper of Manley visited the city today for business matters at the courthouse. Henry and Fred Lute of Pekin Illinois returned home after a family reunion. Mrs Grifin of Beatrice visited her daughter Verne Griffin at the Hotel Riley and left this morning. John Fight and wife enjoyed a visit with their four granddaughters near Mynard. E O Jones and Enos of Sioux Falls arrived last evening for a short visit with Mrs Jones's sister Mrs W A Robertson. Mrs Charles Mansell and daughter and Mrs Philip Schafer of Exeter Neb returned home after attending the Luty family reunion. John Lute and wife of Oak Netaska departed after a short visit for a Lutz family reunion. Sheriff ER W Bushnell of Mills County came to look after a stolen horse and returned on No 24. John Woolworth of Omaha visited Gedar Greek for his father’s interests. Frank Marshall departed for Omaha then San Monica California to live with his sister. County Commissioner Jordan returned to Alvo after attending the board of equalization. S J Reams of Cedar Creek spent a few hours in the county seat, had been to Omaha, and returned home.
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J. A. Zatters
Walash
Thomas Keckler
Manley
Janes M. Carper
Henry
Fred Lute
Pekin
Ilinois
Grifin
Beatrice
Verne Griffin
Riley
John Fight
P. A. Horn
Mynard
E. O. Jones
Enos
Sioux Falls
Jones
W. A. Robertson
Charles Mansell
Philip Schafer
Exeter
Neb
Luty
John Lute
Oak
Netaska
Lutz
Suniday
ER. W. Bushnell
Mills County
Glenwood
John Woolworth
Omaha
Gedar Greek
Frank Marshall
San Monica
California
Everett Eaton
Ry Jordan
Alvo
Board of Equalization
S.J. Reams
Cedar Creek
Plattsmouth
Journal
Alla
Nellie Goodell
Henwood
Iowa
Olive Gans
Roy Robbins
la Platte
Clara Reeder
Colmbus
W. al Robertson
Mra
Longworth
W. F. Gillespie
J. A. Murray
George
Charles T. Miner
Kerr
Kansas City
Jennie Th. Wells
Hattie Fight
New York
Canada
Virginia
Claire Dovey
Cheyenne
Wyoming
C. C. Dovey
John A. Donelan
W. V. Leonard
Lincoln
Dr. Redfern
W. FE. Walls
A. A. Breese
Jenieth Wells
Hed Oak
John M. Kaenberger
Mia. TH. OW. Goons
Plainview
Earl
Elizabeth
Rial
Goos
George Folgerson
Ieee
Nedfern
S. Mills Hayes
Trinity Ehurch
Hene Burgess
Cedar Rapids
Ned
A. W. White
Cedar Rapides
Catherine Ripper
Philip Ripper
Gordon
Town
Dame de Lo Fecenn
Henry Ek, Randall
Lineale
Posbollies
Cty
Schneider
Local residents undertake visits and travel near and far
Arthur Platt leaves for Hipp South Dakota to visit sister Mrs Black for several days. Nickels of Union stops in for a few trading hours with merchants. Peter Meisinger from near Gedar Creek calls on city business. George Dodge and Will Warga head to Aurora to inspect shops. Esther Godwin travels from near Murray to Kansas Neb for summer with sister Mrs Shurigur. Mrs Bennett Chriswisser visiting son Richard near Nehawka while Bennett helps at home. John Denbeck departs for Neola Iowa to visit parents during recovery. Travis and Mrs C A Kiwis go to Hebron for the PEO state convention. Mrs Davey travels to Omaha. Claire Dovey returns from Cheyenne to visit family.
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Arthur Platt
Hipp
S.D
Mrs. Black
Nickels of
Union
Peter Meisinger
Gedar Creek
George Dodge
Will Warga
Burlington Machine Shop
Aurora
Esther Godwin
Murray
Kenasaw
Neb
John Shurigur
Bennett Ghriswisser
Richard
Nehawka
Otoe County
Bennett
John Denbeck
Dee
Neola
Towa
Wall Enouth
Travis
C. A. Kiwis
Hebron
PEO
Rawls
Davey
Burlington
Omaha
Claire Dovey
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Residents and visitors stop in for partial city notes
Numerous locals and guests travel through the city with multiple arrivals and departures. Misses Alla and Nellie Goodell visit from Henwood Iowa while Miss Claire Dovey arrives from Cheyenne Wyoming to stay briefly with her parents.
Moonlight Music Fete Tonight At St Luke's Lawn
The Moonlight Music Fete at the Henney Berold home on the St Luke's parish lawn features a program of vocal solos by Miss Catherine Dovey Miss Emma Cummins Miss Edith Dovey Miss Marie Dovelass Miss Gretchen Deanpelly Miss Grace McBride Miss Hone Sevbert and Mrs HW Austin with a plain solo and other performances listed for the evening.
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Moonlight Music Feta
Junie
St. Luke's Parish
Henney
Grace McBride
Oniata
Austin Plain
Hone Sevbert
For Sale White Plymouth Rock Eggs
For sale eggs white Plymouth Rock at 83.00 per 100. Mrs George A Kaffenberger Route 2 Plattsmouth Nebraska 3 17 1fd.
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George A. Kaffenberger
Plattsmouth
Schwab Buys Inter-State Car Near Muray en Route Home
Charles Schwab, from near Muray, bought a new Inter-State car in Omaha via Major Hall through Varga & Cecil. He traveled through Plattsmouth Wednesday and handled the vehicle like an old-timer, praising the form one model he selected.
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Charles Schwab
Muray
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Major Hall
Varga & Cecil
Schwab
Charley
Remedies for Bad Breath and Digestive Ailments
An article recommends Triser's American Elixir of Bitter Wine to cleanse the system and relieve fetid breath linked to digestive issues. It notes constipation headaches indigestion and poor appetite, and mentions Teiner's Liniment as a stronger topical option with far-reaching effects.
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Ashland Ave
Chicago
Teiner
Young Drayman Opens New Light Drag Service
A newcomer from Fremont county Iowa named J F P Eskew has started a dray line in the city. He appeared with a freshly painted wagon on the streets and intends to handle light drag work, offering guaranteed satisfaction for all services. He resides on North Eleventh Street.
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J. Fp, Eskew
Fremont County
Towa
North Eleventh Street
Best Laxative for the Aged Advertised
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as safe for the aged offering prompt easy relief. The claim notes the product is painless and suitable for old men and women with a price of 25e and a recommendation by FL G. Frieke & Mo.
Hegatia Habana Cigar Promoted by Robert Richter
Robert Richter, manufacturer, extols the Hegatia Habana cigar as the best. Local advocates praise its distinct blend and premium leaf while markets feature limited runs for connoisseurs.
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Hegatia Habana
Robert Richter
Manufactorer
Holding Successful Sales Maximizes Seller’s Net Proceeds
The article emphasizes achieving top net dollars for sellers through well managed sales. It notes agents focus on seller interests and inform buyers with open dates and contact options. Journal promotions advertise arranging sale dates by phone.
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Journal
Omen
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Centaur Company
York City
Plattomouth
Cil Chamber
P. EB. Ruttner
H. Bestor
Grasshoppers
Duke
Bio Hardware
Vici
Russia
Fetzer
Forest Bu
Sn -Wah900 Mill CO
Wahoo, Neb
Forest Rose
Are
Jesse Spell
Chappell, Neb
Miles
Gho
Janenville
All Druggiate
Miles Medical GO
Elkhart
Ina
Robert Wilkinson
Wall Union
Wilkinson & Hall
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