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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
7
Local items report multiple visits across nearby towns including Nehawka, Syracuse, Avoca, and Omaha. Infrastructure updates include new gas lights at the Christian church and cement crossings, while residents like L J Marquardt install hot water and John Schmidt oversees a water works project. Community news also highlights crop prospects and population growth as Cass County cattle gain wider renown.
Arrangements near completion for a five game set between Dunbar and Avoca with a 350 purse. The Endeavors of this village hosted an ice cream social at Mrs. A. T. Harmon’s home, serving ice cream cake and lemonade to raise funds. Herman Rudge and wife, visiting Avoca for two weeks due to his mother’s illness, returned to Denver. Postmaster Buss warns that mail route No 2 could be withdrawn if roads remain impassable all summer, urging farmers to maintain routes.
Friends celebrated the eighth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dunbar by a surprise party last Saturday evening. During the event the guests presented the couple with a set of fruit knives.
Herman G. Wellenseik returned Tuesday evening from the east where he had been visiting ten days and attended the Republican convention with Hon. Orlando Tefft who will not return until the end of the week. Wellenseik says he had a fine time and is very well pleased with the east.
Local notes from Alvo report visits by Edith Clements, Hilda Dahlgren, Abbie Cook, Flora Keefer, Pauline, Mabel Wake, Ruby Stone, and others. Lei sees shifts at Gullion pool, Elmwood and Wabash league game ends in a tie, social events, injuries, travel to Omaha and Lincoln, and community updates on crops, weather, and clubs.
Cass county plans a large iron bridge over the south branch of the Weeping Water two miles east of town. The structure will be reinforced with concrete, making it one of the county’s most substantial bridges.
Dr J W Brendel mourns the loss of his valuable driving horse. While repairing his automobile Sunday he received word the animal had died of heart failure.
Ed Donat departed for Elmwood to arrange for the City Band ahead of next Saturday’s events. Elmwood will host a Log Rolling day with several prizes for best playing. The local band expects strong music and aims to win first prize. supporters urge them to go in and win.
Rural Route 1 Cochran Ga resident Tom Moore reports a bad sore on his foot healed by Buckten's Arnica Salve after trying other remedies. The product is sold under guarantee at F. G. Fricke & Co., a local drug store.
D. R. Lewis a Glenwood real estate man was in the city this morning and met with Walter Breen and O Manger of Omaha accompanied by his son Master Edward. They discussed placing a loan on the Wetterkamp building recently transferred from E Y Hanley Shenandoah Iowa to John Barnett Glenwood.
Last evening a contract was executed for building a sewer to connect the new bank building with the storm sewer at Fifth and Main. The Kroehler Brothers firm, Gering & Co., and the Majestic theatre will tie into the sewer. John S. Hall secured the contract and aims to finish before the Fourth of July celebration.
Alvo defeats Murdock 3 to 0 at Boyles park as new pitcher Boyles earns the victory. Alvo tallies in the third inning with sequential plays including a steal and a wild throw, while Murdock fails to reach third base. Batteries Alvo Boyles and G Parsell Murdock Thimgan and Thimgan.
Mrs Gallagher of Plattsmouth reports hereditary kidney trouble with back pain and dropsy. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at Gering & Co., she found noticeable relief, acknowledging temporary benefit from half a box and praising the remedy’s claims. Foster Milburn Co. distributes in the United States. Remember the name Doan’s.
Constable C A Ralston filed a complaint with District Clerk Robertson alleging Ezra Covell of Weeping Water is insane and requesting commitment to the asylum. A summons issued and the insanity commission hearing set for 10 o clock tomorrow. Sheriff Quinton departed for Covell this morning. Ralston to testify.
M. S. Briggs, head of the Journal's local page, departed this afternoon for Omaha and Denver with other western points. He plans to be away for several days while pursuing land deals.
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