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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

2

Pollock Parmele Suffers Fractured Leg at Ranch

Pollock Parmele returned home last night after a fracture to his right leg sustained yesterday while branding yearlings at the Parmele ranch between Hay Springs and Alliance. A surgeon set the bone in Alliance, then he rode east to Lincoln and back to town with his father C. C. Parmele. Jack Parmele and George Dewey aided at the scene, with others at work elsewhere.

Pollock Parmele Hay Springs Alliance Pollock Parmele Burlington Lincoln C. C. Parmele Jack Parmele George Dewey Parmele Ranch

Auto Turns Turtle and Kills Arthur Skelton

A fatal auto accident near Elmwood claims the life of Arthur Skelton a young farmer living between Elmwood and Alvo. His car rolled over landing atop him after speeding along a curve three miles north of Elmwood. Earlier the same week a steering failure sent the car into a ditch on the way to Alvo.

Elmwood Arthur Skelton Alvo Skelton

Berl Biggs Fined Ten Dollars for Disturbing Peace

Berl Bires was fined ten dollars and costs in county court for being drunk and creating a disturbance on Chicago Avenue. The disturbance drew residents to call Chief Barclay, who arrested the man and he appeared before Judge Beeson due to the illness of Police Judge Archer.

Berl Bires Chicago Avenue Barclay Beeson Archer

Pleasant Country Home Party Near Mynard

A pleasant time was had at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vallery near Mynard on Sunday. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Condon and son, Miss Sheehy, Mr. Sheehy, F. S. Richardson and family, Mr. Bednar and family of Omaha, George E. Dovey and family, Miss Edith and Charles Dovey, Byron Armes, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Falter and their nephew Master John P. Falter.

J. R. Vallery Mynard R. B. Condon Miss Sheehy Mr. Sheehy F. S. Richardson Mr. Bednar Omaha George E. Dovey Edith Charles Byron Armes John W. Falter John P. Falter

Holmberg Family Visit Ties Omaha to Lincoln

Mr and Mrs Iver Holmberg and Mrs Olive Erickson from Duluth Minnesota guests of Carl M Holmberg visit Omaha relatives after attending concerts by the American Union of Swedish Singers at the Auditorium. They plan to return to Omaha for the evening show and will visit Conrad Holmberg in Lincoln on their Nebraska trip.

Iver Holmberg Olive Erickson Duluth Minn American Union of Swedish Singers Omaha Carl M. Holmberg Carl Holmberg Mr. Holmberg Conrad Holmberg Lincoln Nebraska

Carriage and Furniture Wagon For Sale

For sale a carriage and furniture wagon viewable at the Parmele livery barn. Owner identified as M. Hild.

Parmele M. Hild

St Marys Guild Entertained At Kuhns Home

The St Marys Guild met at Mrs J H Kuhns home for a pleasant afternoon. Business covered summer plans to aid the church, followed by dainty refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs T B Bates. Next Wednesday the guild will gather at the rectory for a closing social.

St. Mary’s Guild J. H. Kuhns

German Books Arrive at Public Library for Three Month Loan

Thirty German titles received from the state library commission are now ready for circulation at the public library. Books may be retained three months then exchanged. list includes works by Hacklander Beyerlein Eyich Eiffe Schanz Raabe Viebig Schreckenbach and others.

State Library Commission Feuerwerker Wortmann Hacklander Gesprengte Fesseln Werner Jena Oder Sedan Beyerlein Heidjers Eyich Ebars Hazard Eschstruth Fruchte Deutscher Arbeit Eiffe der Hartz Gunther Religion and Naturwissenschaft In Kampf Pfannkuche Inge Und Ingraban Freytag P. C. Behm Enking Ernst Armer Henner Skowronnek Megede Schlicht Schimannsgarn Bonde Schanz

Burlington Asks Employees to Weigh Strike Vote

Burlington asks trainmen and yard workers to consider before voting on supporting a strike over the eight hour day. A New York conference between railroads and unions ended without agreement. The company says current schedules are ten mile per hour and a twelve and a half mile per hour change at ten hour rates would be unfair.

Brotherhoods New York Burlington Railroad H. E. Bryam

Young Couple Weds at Court House in Omaha

Yesterday in Omaha at the courthouse Judge Beeson united Walter Houck and Elizabeth Byrne in marriage. The couple, who came down by No 4, obtained a license and were wed in minutes then returned home on the Burlington train.

Court House Walter Houck Elizabeth Byrne Omaha Beeson No. 4 Burlington

Burdock Blood Bitters Marketed For 35 Years At $1

An advertising line promotes Burdock Blood Bitters claiming it treats impure blood and sluggish liver. The product is pitched as a long time market item, priced at one dollar per bottle.

Vaudeville Show at Grand Theater Tonight

The vaudeville attraction scheduled for Airdome last night could not perform due to bad weather but will play at the Grand theater tonight. The company, praised as the city’s best, seeks a full house and offers refined entertainment for both artists and audience.

Airdome Grand Theater Plattsmouth

Proprieter of Riley Hotel Back From Democratic National Convention

Z T Sutley of this city returned home after attending the national Democratic convention in St Louis He served as vice president representing South Dakota and heard leaders speak including Colonel Bryan Chairman Glynn and Senators Reed and Stone The event left him pleased with the gathering and its speeches

Z. T. Sutley Sutley South Dakota St. Louis Coonel Bryan Glynn James Missouri James A. Reed William J. Stone

Mrs Harry Gochenour Taken To Hospital Today

Mrs Harry Gochenour was taken to Omaha for hospital care after a period of poor health. Doctors may perform an operation as part of her treatment, with hopes for relief and recovery for her and her family.

Harry Gochenour Omaha

Mrs Egenberger Hosts Kensington for Miss Brandes Guests

Mrs F G Egenberger entertained about twenty young ladies at her Vine street home in a Kensington honoring Misses Sylvia Helen and Effie Brandes from Omaha. The event featured yellow and white decor, sewing, vocal and piano performances, and a three course lunch served by Misses Helen Evenberger Janette Weber and Ellen Belle McDaniel with assistance from Miss Minnie Guthmann.

F. G. Egenberger Vine Street Gretchen Marie Donnelly Helen Brandes Helen Evenberger Janette Weber Ellen Belle McDaniel Minnie Guthmann

Taken to Hospital

Harry H. Kuhney left for Columbus Nebraska after a message announcing his daughter Mrs Henry Speck is seriously ill and needs hospital treatment. Speck's condition has deteriorated over weeks and now requires hospital care.

Harry H. Kuhney Columbus Neb Henry Speck

Plattsmouth reps attend Nebraska builders meeting

The state association of Nebraska building and loan companies closed a two day session in Auburn. Plattsmouth representative E. P. Lutz and Henry J. Goos attended and found the sessions very instructive.

State Association of Nebraska Building and Loan Companies Auburn E. P. Lutz Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association Henry J. Goos Plattsmouth

Farmer Purchase Brings Murray Man a New Dodge

Harmon Beck, a prosperous farmer near Murray, owns a fine new Dodge bought through local dealer John F. Gorder. He looks forward to enjoying the latest style and design of the automobile.

Harmon Beck Murray John F. Gorder

George Schantz Improves After Eye Surgery

Mrs George Schantz and Minnie Born report George Schantz improves after an eye operation in Omaha. He is recovering nicely and the procedure seems successful in every aspect. Local friends celebrate the hopeful bedside news and await further updates.

George Schantz Minnie Born Omaha Mr. Schantz

Postoffice clerks earn top Nebraska rank at 99.42 grade

The city leads Nebraska towns with a 99.42 grade in postoffice clerk reports from the office of the examiners. The high score reflects efficient work in the local post office and pleases the employer.

Examiners Nebraska

First War Marriage Recorded in Glenwood County

A National Guard member from Glenwood and his bride were married yesterday at St. Luke's Church by Father W. S. Leete. They obtained a license, planned to keep the ceremony quiet until the soldier leaves for the front, and will soon depart with the couple’s hopes for his safe return.

Company of National Guard Glenwood St. Luke’s Church W. S. Leete

Nebraska Expert Outlines Profitable Apple Orchards

J. Smith an Nebraska fruit authority urges traders to develop commercial orchards with careful soil prep drainage and pruning. He notes planting 30 ft apart in 16 in holes, annual pruning, intercropping corn and potatoes for six years, and potential yields of four to fifteen bushels per tree by decade mark. Disease risks include twig blight and Illinois canker, treatable if cut out early.

J. Smith Nebraska Commercial Club Omaha Mr. Smith Nebraska Experiment Station State Farm Lincoln Smith Illinois

Finest Vaudeville at Grand theater in Plattsmouth

The Musical McDonalds entertained a large Plattsmouth audience at the Grand theater last evening. The ensemble offered clean refined acts including Getting Murphys Goat and The Boss of the House a witty spoof on feminism. Smith and Lewis impressed with a song and dance routine. Tonight the troupe performs again.

McDonalds Grand Theater Murphy’s Goat Smith and Lewis

Dean's Ointment Advertises Eczema Relief

An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for eczema and general skin itching with a price of 50 cents per box. It emphasizes relief from persistent itching with topical application.

Dean

Ear F. Hassler Returns to Schwabe Drug Store

Hassler returns to Nebraska City to resume his former role at Schwabe drug store after several months in Shelby working at a local drug store. He is described as a clever young man who made friends during his stay.

Ear F. Hassler Shelby Neb Nebraska City Schwabe Drug Store Earl

Mrs John Cory Injured by Electric Washer Wringer

Yesterday afternoon Mrs John Cory severely mashed two fingers on her left hand while using an electric wringer. Articles being washed lodged in the machine and pulled her fingers into the wringer. power was shut off and a physician dressed the injuries.

John Cory Cory

Four John Deere binders sale in Plattsmouth Neb

Four new John Deere binders offered at 120 dollars each for ten days only. If unsold, they will be shipped to a wheat country. Save from 30 to 49 dollars. Clyde H Fuller Plattsmouth Neb. Read the want ads in the Journal.

Clyde H. Fuller Plattsmouth Neb

Minner Departs for Mexican Border with Iowa Infantry

Louis Minner leaves his job to join Company I Fifty fifth Iowa infantry in Glenwood. He will accompany the regiment to Des Moines for encampment before deployment to the Mexican border. Mrs. Minner stays in Glenwood with relatives during his absence.

Louis Minner Glenwood Iowa Infantry Des Moines Mrs. Minner

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