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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
Murdoge items from Omaha trips and visits list numerous residents from Bertrand Hastings Doniphan Milford and Murray. Entries mention car purchases by Edward Juniper and Jacob Goehry, a local ball game 29 to 24, and the marriage of Joe Guetin to Anna Thiel. The piece notes travels to Lincoln and Ottawa and family visits across several Nebraska towns.
The T H Pollock auto company sold a Ford Sedan to Miss Mae Barker, replacing her Ford touring car. Searle Dervis bought a Republic truck to ease farm work.
Plattsmouth Garage promotes heavy truck deuling across all types. They advertise readiness and capability to handle this line of work for local customers seeking durable, skilled service.
Daily notes show residents like Sutton Jordan Taylor and Kitzel traveling to Lincoln York and Omaha for business visits. Numerous social calls, family visits, and community events fill the week from Ashland to University Place. Seven carloads of livestock shipped, school meeting elects Edwards and Snavely, Red Cross quilting and sweaters sent, and a Flags Day program plus club activities featured.
In the county court Martha Chrisweiser was named administrator of the Bennet Chrisweisser estate. The late wife of Corieweisser had disposed of most assets, gifting eighty acres to each child before her death, leaving only a nominal amount for the administrator to manage.
Mrs. Frank Ohms, injured in a Fremont area auto accident weeks ago, remains at home in Onwha as her skull fracture slowly heals. An ear drum was damaged and two X rays showed no drum. doctors hope her hearing and overall strength gradually return to normal.
Local reader asks about urgent truck loads to South Omaha and mentions Plattsmouth Garage as the contact to handle delivery logistics. The note implies arranging transport services with the garage coordinating the rest.
Neleweks county court of Caza county announces probate proceedings for the estate of Ben nett Chriswis er deceased. Creditors must file claims within three months from July 29 and payment of debts within one year from July 29 1998. Witnessed by County Judge Allen J. Beeson. Also a car ad note about delivery in South Omaha via Plattsmouth Garage.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a remedy for constipation and general debility, claiming it cleanses the intestinal tract and restores digestion. Also promotes Triner's Liniment for sprains strains neuralsia and sore muscles with prices and Chicago address.
Deliveries planned in South Omaha during hot days. Farm name Plattsmouth Garage offers safe hog transport and care.
An 19th or early 20th century ad touts Dean's Ointment for skin conditions like hives eczema and itch promising relief. It notes the product price as 60 cents per box and urges readers to buy from local sellers.
War map sales advertised at the Journal office with Rand McNally titles available. Maps expected to detail theaters of war and strategic locations for contemporary readers.
In Cass county Nebraska a district court petition seeks to transfer real estate from the Methodist Episcopal Church of Mynard to the Nebraska Annual Conference. The request argues the Mynard church ceased to exist and asks trustees be appointed to effect the transfer. A hearing is set for June 26 19TS with notices to interested parties and publication in The Plattsmouth Journal.
George A. Adams of Weeton formerly lived in the city and worked for the Burlington. He has joined the army and went to Lincoln for special training at the state university. Mrs. Adams, formerly Miss Aleen Rennie, will move to Plattsmouth during his service.
The family of Gust Splitt Sr and Gust Splitt Jr and Will Splitt extend gratitude to friends who offered service during the death of their wife and mother and for the floral contributions.
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