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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1913

Page

5

Todhunters Host Mary Todhunter and Beaux at Supper

Colonel Todhunter and his wife entertain Mary Todhunter Stam Tucker and Tom Strickland in a rural Missouri setting. Mary and Stam share a light banter while Todhunter muses on staying put, preferring home to politics as Mary arrives with her guest and supper follows with farmyard hospitality.

Mra. Todhunter Thurston Colonel Strickland Nineveh Colonel Todhunter Mary Jeff City Mrs. Todhunter Stam Tucker Tucker Staim Mary Todhunter Stam Tom Strickland Mr. Tucker Liam Tucker

Barn Dance Memories Stirring at Nineveh Picnic

Colonel Todhunter defends old fashioned fun and dances while a love triangle unfolds between Mary Todhunter and rivals Tom Strickland and Liam Tucker. The supper gallery scene spotlights teasing, pride, and flirtation as the men spar for Mary's attention.

Guaranteed Eczema Cure Promoted by Doctor's Ointment

Mrs. J. G. Eveland of Bath Illinois credits Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment with curing twenty five years of eczema after other remedies failed. The formula is from a physician and has been used for years. Available from all druggists or by mail Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.

Lost between Plattsmouth and Louisville Prestovlite Tank

Finder of a Prestovlite Tank between Plattsmouth and Louisville offered reward. Please leave the item as found at the Louisville Courier office.

Plattsmouth Louisville

Mrs. Wayhbright Travels to Virginia for Health

In Plattsmouth a note recalls Mrs. M. Wayhbright leaving town for Virginia to aid her health on a physician advised trip. The nearby account mentions a kitchen fire at City hotel sparked by a lamp and fabric scraps, with townsfolk reacting as the editor notes the tale may blend memory and rumor.

M. Wayhbright Morgan Waybright Virginia City Hotel Frank White the Herald

Plalnsmouth Club Elects Nine and Sets Practice Grounds

The Plalnsmouth baseball club held a regular meeting on Monday night July 13 electing strong players to form a telling nine. Officers named were President W. H. Mann Secretary Chias Duke Treasurer Paul Morton and Captain James Vivian. Honorary members include Editors MacMurphy Me Donagh and Mayor Livingston. Practice grounds were chosen on Third Street in the soul of the city.

Plalnsmouth W. H. Mann Chias Duke Paul Morton James Vivian MacMurphy Me.Donagh Livingston Third Street

Astonisher Ferry Launch Sparks Local Hots and Scrambles

Wednesday afternoon the new Astonisher ferry was launched between Plattsmouth and La Platte. Miles Morgan sprang to tow the craft after it drifted away with no rope to hold it. Several boys swam, including Jo Sharp and Whisky Don, while Fred Kroehler needed help as others plunged in to rescue him.

Astonisher Hove Jo Sharp Lewis Baehr Whisky Don Fred Kroehler John Shannon John Russell Charley Lazenby Platte Plattsmouth Wentleven Morgan Cass Q County Agricultural and Mechanical Association Miles Ini

Miss Cynthia Mitchell Leaves for Salt Lake Residence

Miss Cynthia Mitchell daughter of Thomas Mitchell a skilled wheelwright carpenter departed last Thursday for Salt Lake where she will reside in the future.

Cynthia Mitchell Thos, Mitchell Salt Lake

Notable Citizen Isaac Pollard Holds Talks With Herald

Isaac Pollard esq a well known local figure met with the Herald last Monday for a discussion on country affairs and to bury the hatchet on the bond question.

Isaac Pollard Herald

Grange Master Leads Relief Efforts in Western Nebraska

Win B Porter state grange master plans vigorous relief for western Nebraska counties. Circulars issued to all U S granges aim to end newspaper horror stories of starvation and freezing. Supporters include grangers and philanthropists as success is urged.

Win B. Porter U. S Nebraska

Fire Courtesy Sparks Near Henry Heck’s Brick Pile

A small blaze broke out Saturday around seven in the evening near Henry Heck’s brick pile known as the engine house. The front bell near the pile clacked while the M B church bell joined in, startling the nearby sermon with its clear ring.

Plaitsmouth Henry Heck M. B

Death of early Ada County settler Julius Hagoss

Julius Ferdinand Ragoss, born in Zaplan East Prussia in 1843, died June 16 1913 after a seven month illness. He emigrated to America aged 21, lived in Illinois Nebraska and Cass County before settling in Louisville. Survived by wife Mary Elizabeth and seven children, funeral held at 2 pm Wednesday with Pastor Nev T Parthian officiating. Glendale Cemetery interment. Louisville Courier joins family in mourning.

Sty Julius Hagoss Julius Ferdinand Ragoss Zaplan Schwetg County East Prussia America Henry County Tilinois Nebraska Cass County Louisville Mary Elizabeth All John Ahl Henry Mulda Fl. Hies Omaha Julius G. V. Mayfield Oklahoma Gass County Upper Main Street Nev. T. Parthian German Lutheran Church Glendale Sorrein

Wild Cowboy Mr Miller Hawk Visits Union Ahead of Race

The Union Ledger reports Mr Miller Hawk of Spur Texas a calm respectful cowboy traveler on a 1000 prize race from Kansas City to Winnipeg with two rivals Will Benton of Sierra Blanca Texas and Tom Henderson of Guayarma Mexico. Hawk travels 25 miles daily to pace his horses and camps on the ground enjoying frontier life.

Ledger Mr. Miller Hawk Spur Texas Mr. Hawk Will Benton Sierra Blanca Tom Henderson Guayarma Mexico Kansasa City Winnipeg Canada Kansas City Benton Henderson Hawk Union Ledger

Mrs DelesDernier Not Well Amid Family Health Crisis

From S otorday s Daily a message announced that Mrs Deles Dornier mother of Miss Bessie DelesDernier is in critical condition after a severe operation at St Elizabeth s hospital in fan ool and Miss Deles Dernier left Lincoln to be at her bedside causing concern among local friends and family.

S Otorday Bessie DelesDernier Mary E. Foster St. Elizabeth's Hospital Fan

Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims the product has no superior for its purpose and is worth many times its coat when needed, urging immediate purchase before summer ends.

Farm for Sale Advertisement Cites County Assessor

Read as a concise notice urging buyers to consult W. R. Bryan the county assessor about purchasing a farm. The item stresses expert guidance and official listing context.

W. R. Bryan

Take Plenty of Time to Eat

A health note urges slow eating to prevent indigestion and illness. It links rapid meals to constipation and stomach issues, then recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for relief. The ad claims many stomach troubles are cured and notes the tablets are easy to take and sold by all dealers.

Said to Be Smallpox In A Local Case

A Saturday town report says Charles Good, a longtime resident, showed illness last Thursday and caused village officials to fear smallpox. The board of health was alerted and Wilson from Lincoln advised isolating Good to protect the community.

Charles Good Good Union Lodner

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Aids Skin Troubles

Advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves ulcers boils eczema and fever sores quickly. Cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who recovered from a nine month ulcer in two weeks. Sold for 25 cents and recommended by P G Fricke Co.

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham Ala P. G. Fricke & Co

Cases Continued Jury Excused

District Judge Travis announced all on the docket for trial had been continued and the jury scheduled to meet next Monday has been excused for the term.

Travis

For Sale One J I Gase threshing outfit with engine

Threshing outfit complete with Gar Scott engine offered for sale. Reasonable terms. Enquire EW Clark in Union Nebraska.

Gar Scott EW. Clark Union Neb

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Todhunter Missouri By Ripley D. Saunders The Bobbs-Merrit Company Bram Colonel Liam Tom Strickinaid Colonel Todhooter Stan Stricklands Tom Mrs.Todhunter Scott Maria Miss Mary Cen Halace Mal Chieweo Ada County Julius Ragoss Iwk D&w
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