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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
1
A collage of quips and lighthearted observations on courtship marriage and social folly. Jokes about weddings dentists fashion and daily life mix with tongue in cheek wisdom and a note on Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup sold by Fricke & Co. and Gering & Co.
Hanscom Park hosts the Plattsmouth Red Socks who win 10 to 1 over the local Metropolitans in front of about 200 fans. Key moments include five runs in the second inning and notable hits by Fitzgerald, Butler, and McCauley, with steals by Fitzgerald and Wilkins.
Elmwood report says eleven year old son of Adam Hildebrand was seriously cut after falling from a hay mow onto harnessed horses. He suffered head face and neck injuries with several teeth knocked out but no broken bones. recovery expected if no complications arise.
Elmwood friends of County Clerk and Mrs Rosencrans arrived in the city Sunday to be entertained this week. Notables includes County Clerk Morgan and wife G L Parley and wife Superintendent and Mrs Gamble Dr Trenholm and wife PF A Raker and wife Mr Enos Mughs and Miss Cora Raker of Gretna.
Mr and Mrs George Dodge and daughter Violet depart Sunday for six weeks visiting relatives in Pennsylvania their old home. Dodge works at Burlington machine shops and serves on the city council and board of education. The Journal wishes them a pleasant trip and safe return.
A man called William Johnson, linked to a petty larceny at A. T. Fried's Drug Store, was chased by Chief Fitzgerald after trying to obtain a hypodermic syringe and cocaine. Johnson, with an accomplice jailed for intoxication, was fined four dollars and costs and remanded.
Friday morning a man was found dead on Missouri Pacific rails near North Tenth Street. Identified as John Drexel of Omaha, the victim was last seen intoxicated and heading home. Coroner Karstens ordered the body to the morgue and an inquest by Cordner Karstens was planned.
An Iowa salesman touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach and liver issues, claiming S A Brown of Bennettaville South Carolina restored his wife to health after long dyspepsia. The ad lists cures for biliousness fever malaria and kidney and bladder troubles, sold with a guarantee by F G Fricke & Co at price 4 dollars.
A Louisville Courier excerpt reports that Parmelo's new stone quarry refuses to hire Italians while the National quarry nearby is short of workers. It notes locals claim white workers avoid quarry labor when alternative jobs exist, and comments on ethnic prejudice affecting employment.
Clarence D Streight died Saturday evening at his home in Sarpy County Nebraska from typhoid fever aged about forty eight. He leaves a wife four daughters and an infant. He was brother of Hod and M Streit of this city and lived here during visits, with community sympathy pouring in.
The body of Clarence B Streit was brought from South Bend to Oak Wild cemetery for burial. Mourners and family friends gathered at the route from Burlington depot with services led by Dr. Daird, former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, at the interment in the City of the Dead.
Clarence E Streight foreman at the state fisheries at South Bend died Monday morning at his farm home half a mile from the fisheries. He recently sprained his shoulder then fell ill with fever, and his death followed. He was well known after ten years of service at the state fisheries and will be buried today at Plattsmouth.
The author laments how men avoid damage from faults while women are punished by malicious gossip. They note that a man with faults is judged kindly, but a bad rumor about a virtuous woman spreads quickly and sticks, urging readers to reflect on the petty meanness of gossiping neighbors.
Louisville residents report the Courier notes a local group has gathered to revive a ball team. Lloyd Tennant serves as captain as players prepare with practice to resume games at the old stand.
The carnival is confirmed for July 9 to 14 with scheduled days listed as July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Event details indicate continued festivities and planned activities for the community gathering.
The Parker Amusement Company, led by C. W. Parker, brings a week of carnivals to Plattsmouth from July 14. The Journal praises the company for clean shows with four free attractions and several paid spectacles, noting their safety, variety, and value for families.
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