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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
6
Union, Greenwood, Nehawka and Murray visitors, business calls, and travel notes fill a morning in Plattsmouth. County officials meet, shipments and shipyard plans surface, and recruiting efforts by F G Fricke begin at 6th Street drugstore for Merchant Marine service during the war.
John A. Long of near LaPlatte was a visitor in the city this afternoon to attend to business. Co. E Tefft of Weeping Water served as attorney during the visit.
The Walter G. Clarks are among Omaha's strongest independent ball clubs and fans may expect a lively, snappy game next Sunday afternoon under favorable conditions.
W H Puls and Frank Vallery of Murray visited Plattsmouth this afternoon and morning to handle daily business. J Prince and wife left for Crete to visit a daughter. Dr G H Gilmore and Joseph Dietel and wife from near Murray were in Plattsmouth trading with merchants.
Three men arrested in Louisville after a Friday morning pickup and trial on Saturday were fined 200 dollars for two and 100 dollars for the third, totaling 500 dollars with about twenty dollars in costs. They were sent to Omaha Sunday as federal authorities pursue liquor violations. Three cars, two Studebakers and one Case, will be advertised for sale after proper notices.
Yesterday morning at Mynard Sheriff Quinton met train 105 from Kansas City where two men with heavy suitcases were invited to ride with him to the county jail. Antos pleaded guilty in Justice M. Archer's court to illegal liquor possession and was fined $100 plus costs.
The hail on May 31 damaged fruit near Florence, destroying apples and cherries and causing about 6000 dollars in loss. Visitors included R A Bates and wives and T A Bates and wives at Mrs T B&B home. J J Smith, a prominent local farmer, and wife, was also nearby.
An advertisement by Ed Schulhof of Plattsmouth Nebraska touts the Watters New Gas Saver and Carbon Remover. It claims to cool the engine and reduce carbon buildup while boosting mileage by 25 to 40 percent. The notice notes sales through Peters & Parker in Plattsmouth with phone contact 35.
Advice to eat slowly and chew meals thoroughly to avoid belching. Suggests taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper if trouble persists.
Miss Blanche A Robertson and Harvey L Gamer wed at the Robertson home in Plattsmouth. The ceremony with Rev N G McClusky presiding followed a reception with yellow and white decor. The couple plans a western tour before settling into married life and both come from prominent local families.
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