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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
7
Avoca residents and visitors are featured in a roundup of travels and social activity. Mentions include Edna Marquardt and Miss Selma Marquardt in Omaha, Ralph Graham at the state capital, and trips by Mrs. F W Rudge and others. A birthday dance, a strawberry social, and a family reunion are noted alongside local errands, injuries, and renovations.
Fay Parsell, Jacobson, Sheesley and many residents were seen in Greenwood and Lincoln over the weekend. Mrs. Karnes died at her home northwest of town, leaving a husband and eight children. Jno Aaron, 63, died after a lingering illness and was buried at Belmont cemetery. Community members hosted relatives, traveled to Syracuse and Murdock, and welcomed visitors from Lincoln and University Place.
Local residents report travel to Omaha for business and visits from Elmwood and Council Bluffs. Neighbors mention births, a buggy accident, and a baseball game with enthusiastic crowds. The community cheerfully notes students returning from college and loyalty shown by Gerlach and Carper to Manley baseball.
James Sochor the tailor recovers and will resume work. Richard Bilstein visits from Alliance while Alf Nickels travels from Murray for business. Wm Griffin, a former resident, rests with friends in town. Loreng in Omaha on business, catching the early Bur-Minton train. Moving pictures and the Andelore show at Permete touted as town’s best program. Many residents travel to Omaha for business or train connections. Local figures including Hovacek of Beaver Crossing and Judge Travis are in city for various matters. Frequent visitors from Murray, Omaha, and nearby towns noted among shoppers and travelers.
Senate approved major lumber rate changes with the logwood duty cut to the house level and a broad 25 percent reduction across the wood schedule. Pineapples sparked debate as Florida producers urged higher rates while Maryland and Ohio interests argued against cane canners. An Aldrich amendment also cut bituminous coal duty from seven to ten cents a ton and dropped the reciprocity clause.
An early 20th century advertisement features A.D. Ss Peroxide of Hydrogen products claiming strength stability and purity. It touts Peroxide Cream for whitening and healing, Peroxide Soap as top toilet soap, and Peroside Tooth Powder as the king of dentifrices endorsed by OnA FE COPES.
Mrs. M Howland is visiting Omaha after riding the early train. Miss Helen Ptak left for Orleans to visit her aunt for several days. Mrs. Leist, Mrs. Charles Henesek, and family also traveled to Omaha for a day with friends. James Sochor resumes tailoring and repair work after recovering. Pp A McCrary and wife and baby will spend the day in Omaha.
The Board of Equalization met in Plattsmouth on June 15 1909 and remained in session through June 11 with all members present. The docket lists numerous plats and parcels in Plattsmouth Avoca Elmwood and nearby areas including Carter's Add to Avoca Tefft's Add and Duke's Add with many lots and blocks cited. Protests were heard and deposition of them was begun with members Rosener Friedrich Jordan Switzer Loennichsen and Rosencrans signing.
Maple Grove reports William Puls on a business trip to Plattsmouth Saturday. Raymond Pollard of Nehawka passed through en route to Plattemouth with his auto. Mrs Alfred Goansemer and Miss Mata Puls visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Choa Herren in Weeping Water area. Residents ask where to celebrate the 3rd of July, Murray selected. Leonard Murray and family spent Saturday in Murray. Many attended Sunday at Chas Engelkemel’s home near Weeping Water. William Philpot shipped cattle to South Omaha Tuesday. Fred Wid and Jake Hild visited Henry Wolf’s near Avecn on Sunday by Fred’s auto.
P. E. Ruffner traveled on the morning Wabash to Omaha to meet the new WI from St Louis. J. J. Gilkon and wife with Mia Hobson and her mother rode the morning train to Colorado Springs for a summer vacation and outing.
Reach relief with Dr Shoop's rheumatic remedy book and free trial. The booklet explains how rheumatic pains are rapidly eased by Shoop's liquid or tablets with no charge for the text. Send no money and surprise a sufferer by obtaining the book from Racine Wisconsin.
Millinery sale offered from now until after payday with price cuts on all new up to date hats. Opposite Post Office Mr Mrs Julian Dwyer advertising a large clearance.
A patient from In Bleside North Carolina reports using Dr Kink's New Life Pills after costly medical attempts failed. He claims the remedy cured indigestion constipation biliousness headaches stomach and liver and kidney problems. The advertisement cites a price of five cents at Gering Co.
Abstract of title examination indicates John M. Leydo handles land transfers for the Gund Building project with details on Fourth Street entrance.
The advertisement asserts heavy impure blood worsens complexion and health and promotes Blood Hitters as a remedy to make the blood rich and red, improving features and vitality. It emphasizes relief from headaches and weakness.
The report notes Tachta heading to Omaha this morning aboard the Burlington train. The journey is described as an early city-bound trip, with no additional details on purpose or arrival.
President Taft instructed Secretary MacVeagh to withhold recommendations to repeal the oleomargarine tax. Senator Lorimer of Illinois, allied with beef packers, has decided the fight should be postponed for now, ending any immediate move to reduce the 10 cent per pound levy.
In Versailles on June 24 the second trial of Renaud, steward of the late August Rey, concluded with a verdict of homicide without premeditation. He was sentenced to imprisonment with hard labor after a court of cassation ordered a new trial following his February murder conviction of Remy.
The legislature authorized a cory mission to secure stone for a monument to Senator Miwardt Ward Carmack who was killed last November. A location just above the capitol’s south entrance was decided. The memorial is proposed to cost £25,000.
Seattle June 24 The American Institute of Banking chose officers for next year’s convention in Chattanooga. Elected were President Newton L All of New York, Vice President Geo Jackson of Chicago, Secretary W rector of Richmond Virginia, Treasurer HW T Mona of New Orleans.
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