Great Drive for Men to Join the Army Begins
Washington, D. C. June 24 The regular army recruiting drive opens nationwide under a presidential proclamation calling for 70 000 volunteers this week for war service. A division of regulars is set for France under General Pershing and officials say troops should reach the front promptly once overseas movements start. Daily returns will be issued after Monday. Secretary Baker appeals to newspapers to aid recruitment to meet the target.
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Washington, D. C
France
Pershing
War Department
Department
Baker Today
Cemetery Markers and Inscriptions Offered by Cass County
Cass County Monument Co led by W. T. Wassell offers grave markers monuments and lot corner stones. Services include cemetery lettering with work performed from the Hotel Riley block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Monument Co
W. T. Wassell
Riley Block
Ford Touring Cars For Sale In Portsmouth
Second hand Ford touring cars offered by W. W. Wasley of Ports mouth. Prices listed at 175 and 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
W. W. Wasley
Portsmouth
Gillespie Buys Paige Five Passenger Touring Car
W F Gillespie Mynard grain dealer has purchased a new Paige five passenger touring car from local agent W E Prorst. He will now travel in a high class machine with up-to-date conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gillespie
Mynard Grain
W. E. Prorst
Many Munition Plants Blown Up Over Germany
Paris reports widespread destruction at German munition sites. The Matin Zurich correspondent cites private sources that a hand grenade arsenal at Spandau blew up on June 16 and seven ammunition shops at Marienhall burned on June 18. Additional fires hit Nurmburge factories, with Spandau near Berlin noted for large government works. Nurmburg is famed for industry.
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Paris
Germany
Zurich
Matin
Spandau
Marienhall
Nurmburge
Berlin
Nurnburg
Marienthal
Saxony
Thanks to friends after death of husband and father
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to many friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their husband and father. Special appreciation goes to the Murray choir for their kindness at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Choir
Susan Davis
Charles Mipp
Ben Dill
3. S. Davis
R. C. Dill
T J Sokol Society Plans 4th of July Celebration
The T J Sokol Society of this city hosts a big Fourth of July program at West Pearl street park and hall with music in the afternoon and two addresses by Judge James T Begley and Dr Frank J Sedelick of Omaha. Evening dancing closes the day as attendees are invited to enjoy a cool spacious venue and a memorable celebration.
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T. J. Sokol Society
West
Pearl Street
James T. Begley
Frank J. Sedelick
Omaha
Former Plattsmouth Boy Weds in Springfield Missouri
Dr W W Palmer formerly of Plattsmouth and Miss Clara Moist of Springfield were quietly married at the bride’s home in Springfield. The ceremony was led by Dr Henry Little using the ring rite. The couple will live in Blackwell Oklahoma after a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Missouri
Daily Leader
W. W. Palmer
Blackwill
Okla
Clara Moist
Palmer
Plattsmouth
J. M. Young
Osteopathic College
Kirkville
Oklahoma
A. L. Moist
Cherry Street Road
Blackwell
Henry Little
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Cass County Men Urged to Enlist in Local Sixth Nebraska Company
Lt Lundstrom of the Fremont Signal Corps aids Plattsmouth Cass county residents in forming a local infantry unit for the Sixth Nebraska. Drafted men advised to join now for preferable service and local camaraderie, with eight companies already ready and muster in progress at once.
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Plattsmouth
Cass County
Sixth Nebraska
Lundstrom
Signal Corps of
Fremont
Riley
Woodmen Circle Social Evening Planned
The Woodmen Circle will host a social evening tomorrow at the M W A hall. Everyone is invited to enjoy a dance and refreshments. Admission is 25 cents for gents and 10 cents for spectators, with members admitted free.
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Woodmen
Water Use Rules Announced by Plattsmouth Water Company
Plattsmouth Water Company warns flat rate water takers to report use for sprinkling and to observe restricted hose hours. Violators face penalties under the new rules.
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Plattsmouth Water Company
Card of Thanks from Plattsmouth Fire Department
The Plattsmouth volunteer fire department expresses appreciation to Mr. C. W. Baylor for his remembrance after their service at the fire on his property last week.
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Plattsmouth
Red Cross fund drive in Cass county nears target
Cass county precincts report progress in the Red Cross fund campaign with about 20 000 of the 24 000 goal raised. Totals by precinct show varied amounts secured and assessed including Plattsmouth and Weeping Water areas, with final tallies to be updated.
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Red Cross
Cass County
Tipton
Greenwood
Salt Creek
Stove Creek
Weeping Water City
Plattsmouth City
Biographical sketch of the late Andrew Dill
A short biographical sketch of Andrew Dill, long time resident, died Tuesday night at his Plattsmouth home. Born June 29 1850 in Jackson County Ohio he lived in several states before settling in Nebraska. He married Susan Franklin in Whiteside Illinois August 30 1857 and six children were born four survive: Sarah Catherine Mary Alice Riley C. Franklin. The family moved from Mills County Iowa to Murray Nebraska and finally to Plattsmouth.
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Andrew Dill
Jackson County
Ohio
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Mr. Dill
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Davenport
Iowa
Whiteside
Ill
Susan Franklin
Mills County
Pacific Junction
Benjamin Dill
Murray
Harriett Jane Davis
Haxton
Colo
Franklin Dill
Riley C. Dill
Rosalie
Ned
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure All Stages
Readers are informed that catarrh can be cured in all stages by constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and works through the blood to the mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure with testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Root Commission in Moscow Seeks Russian Democracy
Elihu Root and American commissioners met Moscow officials and workers in the governor general palace to test socialist support for the mission. Root praised Russia’s path to democracy while stressing American anti militaristic aims and pledged help against German influence. The assembly cheered as the group left and a telegram to President Wilson was ordered.
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Moscow
Elihu Root
Zemstov
Root
Russia
Mr. Root
Germany
Free
America
Commission
M. Grigori
Workmen's Council
Wilson
Cholera Morbus Advice from Mrs Enyeart Ad
Residents advised to keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home for cholera morbus. Mrs Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports two children gained immediate relief after use during the 1911 summer illness.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
Miss Catherine Schreck Leaves for Seattle Visit
Miss Catherine Schreck departs for Seattle Washington to visit her father Morgan Schreck and family. She has not seen his daughter since she was fifteen months old and this visit is described as a pleasant family reunion. She is a member of the Plattsmouth high school graduating class of 1917.
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Catherine Schreck
Seattle
Wash
Morgan Schreck
Elliott and family arrive in city from Denver
Friday's Daily reports Co. C. Elliott and his wife reached the city by auto route on Wednesday and will stay at the home of his brother F. W. Elliott. Elmer Elliott and Bun Elliott of Fairbury are visiting. Elmer plans to settle here and work at the local plant.
Reed and Shramek Wed in County Court
In Beeson’s office yesterday Lawrence H. Reed and Mignion Shramek of Ravelock were married by the county judge in a pleasant ceremony. This morning the will of Mrs. Pricilla Noyes of Louisville was probated as requested.
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Beeson
Lawrence H. Reed
Mignion Shramek
Ravelock
Pricilla Noyes
Louisville
A New Daughter Born to Zitka Family
The stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zitka in the city west yesterday and left a fine little daughter. Both mother and baby are doing well and Joe is happy about the addition to the family.
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Stork
Joseph Zitka
Joe
Chamberlains Tablets Praise From Richmond Buyer
F B Tressey of Richmond Kentucky reports a good opinion of Chamberlains Tablets saying they are a wonder and that he never sold anything that beat them. He recommends trying the tablets for indigestion or constipation.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
Piano bargains for cash or easy payments
For sale very special bargains in new and slightly used pianos. Call or write A Hospe Co Omaha Neb for details. Sale date listed June 21 4twkly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hospe Co
Omaha
Neb
Local Auction Notice From Journal Office
An auction listing appears in the Journal office pages noting prices for ant? items described as American goods from five cents upward. The fragment hints at a sale catalog or ad insert.
Local Residents Visit City for Short Business and Social Ties
P A Horn of near Cedar Creek stopped in for a few business matters. Mrs W R Bryan returned from Ashland after visiting friends. William Puls of Murray visited about business and friends. August Nolting from west of the city spent a few hours on business with merchants. Mrs I T Koontz and children of Columbus arrived for a short visit with relatives. Frank Vallery, visiting relatives, departed for Grant Nebraska. George M Hild and Ignatz Schwind planned a trip to Omaha to look at new Crow Elkhart autos. Mrs P M Meisinger came from Benson for a Sunday visit. Emil Rikli of near Murdock visited for a few hours on business and to call on friends. Grace Rhoden, visiting relatives near Nehawka, left for Omaha. Ed Dorr of near Wabash and William Atchison and son Glen of near Elwood were in town for business and visits. H H Heneger and wife, after visiting in Weeping Water, returned home with Heneger going to Omaha later. J L Pell, Henry Chilcott and Charles Garrison of Union drove in for business and to visit. Pell extended his subscription for another year.
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William Puls of
Murray
August Nolting
I. T. Koontz
Columbus
Frank Vallery
Grant
Neb
George M. Hild
Ignatz Schwind
Omaha
Emil Rikli
Murdock
Grace Rhoden
Nehawka
Burlington
Ed Dorr
Wabash
William Atchison and Son
Glen
Elwood
H. H. Heneger
Mr. Heneger
J. L. Pell
Henry Chilcott
Charles Garrison
Union
Mr. Pell
For Sale Dora Moore Residence on Chicago Avenue
For sale the Dora Moore residence on Chicago Avenue featuring eight rooms and a bath with modern updates. For particulars inquire via Geo. J. Oldham or phone 305 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Moore
Chicago Ave
Geo. J. Oldham
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F. M. Welshimer & Co
5Th and Locust Streets
F.M. Welshimer & Co
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
T. J. Soxol Society
Springfield, MO
Gass County
Home Company
Elmwood
Weeping Water Precinct
Center
South Bend
Liberty
Mt. Pleasant
West Rock Bluff
East Rock Bluff
Eight Mile Grove
Plattsmouth Garage
Gheer Elihu Root
United States
Republic
Duma
THE
Universal
Goodrich Tires
T. H. Pollock Auto Co
6Th St
W. A. Robertson
Riley Hotel
Coates’ Block
American “Ags
P. A. Horn
Cedar Creek
W. R. Bryan
Ashland
P. M. Meisinger
Benson
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