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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
1
A collection of humorous maxims and small-town scenes from Plattsmouth society. Jokes about backbones and love, Fourth of July plans, local gossip on neighbors and a recent flirtation with friendliness spurred by a newsroom note. Reports on Garfield Park, a telephone company pole issue, and a vivid cyclone scare ending with a dressy bedside preparation.
No secret about Bucklin’s Arnica Salve. It claims to heal cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes boils and more with a quick cure. D L Gregory of Hope Texas testifies it helped a bad sore and eyes, urging readers to buy at F G Fricke & Co. drugstore for 25 cents.
A large crowd gathered at Miss Hattie Murray’s home in Mynard for a Saturday night of entertainment. Miss Propst won the ladies prize and Chas Cole the gents prize in a Progressive Finch contest. Musical numbers came from Misses Mitchell and Emery, Gertrude Cole, and the hostess. Ice cream strawberries and cake were served as guests departed, praising the hostess for a delightful event.
Miss Lillian C T Shryock and Harry E Chapman united in marriage at Mrs C T Shryocks Omaha home at 3 30 pm with Rev Thomas J Mackey officiating. Guests showered with rice and shoes at the union depot but contrived to miss the ritual as the couple left by auto for Council Bluffs and eastward.
Leon Burton collided with a buggy while riding home from a party near Mynard on Lincoln Avenue. He was unconscious after being thrown. the buggy overturned but occupants fled as Burton was treated by Dr. Livingston. Earlier Paul Morgan fell from his bike after hitting a rut with only minor bruises.
Gus Pein and family traveled to Pacific City area on Sunday for the funeral of Mrs Free Pein wife of Gus brother Services were at the family home at 2 30 p m The Pein family has long lived in Mills County Iowa and has many friends who extend sympathy in this difficult hour The Journal publisher who lived nearby also extends condolences to the family
The Gooos family thanks The Journal for a truthful obituary of Alma, beloved daughter and sister. Mrs. Anna Gooos and Miss Emma Gooos express appreciation for the accurate report of her death.
Two couples received licenses at the county judge office on Tuesday. Homer H Seehrader age 21 of Murray with Bertha Irene Seybolt age 19 of Murray. William Waldo age 22 of Nehawka with Dora McConnell age 18 of Nehawka.
Jacob Vallery r died at his home in Cass county city on Saturday evening June 17 1905 at age 81. Born in Bavaria June 12 1824 he came to America in 1833, lived in Pike county Ohio and Glenwood Iowa before settling in Cass county. A self made man he operated stores mills and merchandised until 1877. Survived by wife four sons and seven daughters. Funeral at home with Knights Templars services and interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
Fire discovered at 3 a m Friday consumed Lafe Scotts barn located one mile west of Pacific Junction. The blaze killed six horses and destroyed wagons implements and stored corn and hay. Estimated loss about 22 000 with 800 insurance.
A letter from Mr and Mrs Nicholas Halmes reports their safe arrival in the Fatherland in good health. Mrs Halmes slipped on a steamer step but suffered no broken bones and is recovering. The couple plans to stay longer if they wish, to enjoy life in their old age among relatives.
A large rose named Paul Nieron drew attention in the Telephone building window. Grown by Dr. Cummins and given to Mr. Wise, the bloom measures five and a half inches in diameter. It resembles a peony except for its stem and leaves.
The funeral services for Mrs Emma Josephine Kepple were held at St Luke's Episcopal Church at 4 PM on Friday with Rev Burgess officiating. Pallbearers included John Kirkman William Hassler William Ballance Matt Luick Robert Sherwood and Henry Zuckweiller. Burial followed with additional grave rites at the cemetery.
Grace Walker married Frank Johnson of Lincoln in a small ceremony officiated by Dr Baird. Relatives and close friends attended with pink carnations and smilax in the parlor and refreshments served. The couple will reside in Lincoln after July 12.
A large funeral for Mrs. Julia A. Lloyd was held Saturday at 10 30 in the Christian church with Rev D A Youtzy officiating. A quartet sang, flowers covered the casket, and pallbearers included Henry Gering and Dr Frank Cumminers among others. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery with Eastern Star burial rites. Attendees from out of town included Dr Rhoden and family and W A Lloyd and wife.
A speaker in Plattsmouth rails against idleness and complaining about weather, urging people to work the land, weed rows, loosen soil, and help crops grow through effort rather than idle spitting and grumbling.
Businessmen seeking new customers should use newspaper columns to reach readers and keep existing clients. People read advertisements to learn where to obtain what they want, so timely ads engage audiences effectively.
The Falls City Republican convention nominated a congress candidate for Nebraska’s First district and passed a strong anti-pass resolution. Reportedly few non Richardson county delegates paid their own fare, raising questions about convention integrity. Nebraska City News notes plans for a nine-player game between Otoe Cass county courthouses and Lancaster county officials at a later date.
A Journal representative interviewed Max Ploehn, confined in a solitary cell, at Omaha’s Douglas County Jail. The tone shows fear and remorse lacking while he speaks of Schleswig Holstein and the Alma Goos murder, with a preliminary hearing planned for Plattsmouth later this week.
Local column lists numerous residents and visitors from Omaha Lincoln Nehawka and Louisville. Mentions weddings funerals and a Beatrice marriage. Notes roads and sidewalk work in Plattsmouth and surrounding towns with several names and places.
The Plattsmouth Turn-Verein led by Instructor Otto A. Wurl departs 4:30 for Indianapolis to attend the National Turnfest June 21 to 25. Team members include Ernest E. Wurl Chas Williams Fred Weideman Fred Dawson John Wilkens Wade Miner Walter Palmer and Arthur Troop.
We thank friends for sympathy and kindness during our bereavement. J T Sharp and Family, Nancy B Roppen and Family. Mrs Lipsey of Denver visits sister Mrs Frank Dunbar at the Hotel Riley.
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