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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1919

Page

6

Week End Special Bargains on Soap and groceries

Weekend sale ad lists Pearl White soap and Electric Spark soap in bundles, Flake White soap large packages, laundry powders and cleaners, assorted canned goods from milk to fruits, dried fruits, jams, and Munsing underwear offered at low prices with item counts and per unit prices where readable. Includes bleach, borax, sardines, salmon, peaches, apricots, pears, and jams among other items.

Lewis Lye Washington

Agent for Missouri Pacific to Leave Falls City Post

Harry Thomas, longtime Missouri Pacific freight and passenger agent in Falls City, will relocate to Falls City to assume a new agent role there. Mrs Thomas and the family regret the move though they accept a more desirable posting. Temporary arrangements are made by R Burford and C F Staska as the office awaits the official transfer after an auction of the Falls City office.

Harry Thomas Tor Mo. Fac Falls City Thomas R. Burford Missouri Pacific C. F. Staska Cain

Bevena Ointment Promoted For Fast Itch Relief

Bevema spreads rapidly and causes intense itching. Dean's Ointment is widely recommended for quick relief and is priced at 60 cents at all stores.

Dean

Stimson Couple Leave For South Omaha Then Wyoming Homestead

Carl Stimson and his wife depart their longtime home to move to South Omaha for a short period before relocating to Upton Wyoming to take a homestead. Stimson has pitched for the Red Sox and friends regret their departure.

Carl Stimson South Omaha Upton Wyoming Mr. Stimson Red Sox

Ralph Kennard Home From Army

Kulp Kennard formerly from near Rock Bluffs returned home after over a year overseas and mustered out at Camp Dodge. He arrived in Brooklyn June 3 and is glad to be back. He served with the old fourth unit, was at Camp Cody with Harry Winscott, and fought on the western front in Chateau Thierry Soissons St Mihiel and Argonne Forest.

Kulp Kennard Rock Bluffs Camp Cody Camp Dodge Brooklyn Old Fourth Harry Winscott Chateau Thierry Soissons St. Mihiel Argonne Forest

Two Games Listed for Plattsmouth

From Wednesday's Dale. The next Sunday game features the Nebraska Power Company versus the Red Sox in a hotly contested clash recalling the season opener here. The July Fourth matchup pits Holmes White Sox with a strong lineup, promising value for all attendees.

Dale Nebraskase Power Company Red Sox Holmes White Sox

Douglas County Votes to Pave Bad Roads

Douglas county approved issuing 2 million dollars in bonds to pave 11 miles of roads on a lightly attended election. The margin was about three to one in favor, with women voters tallying five to one. County officials will set plans in motion to start paving before summer.

Douglas County Moorhead

Nige Displays War Pictures In Window

St Quentin scenes from World War I hang in the window of William R. Holly in his father’s store. He promises to tell visitors about the photographs and plans others from Verdun and additional sites.

NIGE St. Quentin Cambria William R. Holly Roy Verdun

Fifty Die In Fergus Falls Tornado Toll Rises

Fergus Falls Minnesota reports fifty dead after a Sunday tornado with six more bodies recovered. Five or six remain unaccounted for. George Woodhouse owner of the Grand hotel found dead in the boiler room. Town to remain under military control for four days as damage survey counts 118 homes demolished and 110 damaged beyond repair. Potatoes short notices shipment by express.

Fergus Falls Minn George Woodhouse Grand Hotel Express

Ottumwa Woman Arrives in City For Visit and Business

Mrs. F. M. Hesse of Ottumwa Iowa arrived in the city this morning from Omaha to visit friends and attend to business for a short stay.

F. M. Hesse Ottumwa Iowa Omaha

Dean's Regulars Laxatives Reach Drug Stores

A claim that Dean's Regulars have satisfied a thousand customers appears to describe wide distribution at all drug stores as a response to demand for mild laxatives.

Dean

Federal Court Will Hear James Thomas In Dry Territory Case

Grant Yates and James Thomas alias James Cosgrove were brought to Omaha by U S Marshal on a charge of importing intoxicants into dry territory. Thomas already faces a stiff sentence for bootlegging and will be heard in federal court with potential state charges for using an alias under new laws.

Grant Yates United States Omaha James Thomas James Cosgrove Thomas

Return from South After Seven Weeks at Hot Springs

John Cory and wife returned this morning from a seven week stay in Hot Springs Arkansas for health. They report great improvement and planned a longer visit but avoided typhoid like hay fever pollen. On the way home they stayed three days in Mulhall Oklahoma with Joseph Cory, reporting Oklahoma wheat harvest completion and strong yields in southern Kansas.

John Cory South Hot Springs Arkansas Joseph Cory Mr. Cory Oklahoma Kansas

Woodmen Circle Holds Pleasant Meetings Adds New Members

The Woodmen Circle held two enjoyable meetings with healthy activity and new members admitted. A social hour followed the business, featuring an engaging program, refreshments, and games for all attendees.

Woodmen

Death of Mrs W A Keithley near Pettigrew Arkansas

Mrs Martha Vass Keithley dies after lingering illness at family home near Pettigrew Arkansas. She and husband were early Cass county newspaper publishers in Weeping Water Plattsmouth and Greenwood. Survived by husband Sidney and William. Born in Plattsmouth taught school in Cass county. Married June 26 1884.

Weeping Water W. A. Keithley Pettigrew Arkansas Keithley Cass County Plattsmouth Greenwood Sidney William Martha Vass

Mr J R Vallery Safer Health Progress Report

Miss Louise Vallery traveled from southwest of Mynard to Omaha to visit her father J R Vallery in a hospital there. He is making fair progress toward recovery and is described as winning his fight for health even as warm weather tests his recovery.

Louise Vallery Mynard Burlington Omaha J. R. Vallery Vallery

Drinking fountains are back in service citywide

Councilman W. H. Mason announced that all drinking fountains are now functioning after needed repairs. The units had fallen into disrepair from prolonged neglect but have been serviced and are ready for public use.

W. H. Mason

Separate maintenance sought by Antona Aschenbrenner in district court

In district court this morning a petition was filed by Antona Aschenbrenner alleging she and Joseph Aschenbrenner married in 1914. She states he has often threatened her life and asserts he is abundantly able to provide separate maintenance.

District Court Antona Aschenbrenner Joseph Aschenbrenner

Mercer Visitor T. F. Cole Seeks Western Warmth

F. T. Cole of Mercer California arrived here to visit his brother A. G. Cole county attorney. He plans a stay and visits at other points, praising the West for mild winters, warm summers, nearby mountains, and easy access to the sea.

F. T. Cole Mercer California A. G. Cole Mr. Cole West

Daughter sues for recovery over uncashed railway settlement check

Miss Caroline Leiner, daughter of Louis Leiner, sues for recovery claiming she did not receive $2,400 she settled for after a 1916 railway accident. She says the check was given to her father to cash and never cashed, and now seeks the amount.

Caroline Leiner Louis Leiner

Relative killed at Glenwood

Mrs. C. R. Frans and daughter Miss Della left for Glenwood Iowa after the sudden death of Mrs. Frans sister's husband, Mr. J. S. Bennett, run over by a train while driving a truck. The Burlington line saw two deaths yesterday as the week faced a wet spell and accidents.

C. R. Frans Miss Della Glenwood Iowa Frans J.S. Bennett Burlington

Returns to home today alters city news

Rev. P. Reynolds, who has been visiting here for a short time, is returning to the home of his son in Omaha. He reports that he has just received a message telling of the ar- text is cut off in the source, but confirms travel home.

P. Reynolds Omaha

Rival From Overseas of His Grandson Named

A foreign service official, Corp. Herold McCarthy, has been identified as a rival from overseas of the narrator's grandson after more than a year in service.

Corp Herold McCarthy Foreign Service

Burlington cars converted to living quarters torn up

Gr ee rville is now gone as Burlington employes cars once used as living quarters last fall and summer are torn up and sent to needful places. Cars are loaded for various locations as peace and labor supply improve. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil advertised for coughs and sore throats, in two sizes 60c.

Burlington

Visitor From Co. L. Pease Returns to Omaha Real Estate Work

Co. L. Pease stayed overnight at home and left for Omaha this morning where he is engaged in the real estate business.

Co. L. Pease Omaha

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E.P. Lutz H. C. Leqpold Plattsmouth, Neb Chichester S Files Bermond Bowes, Sea MO. Pacific Missouri Pacific Railway Pomene Ralph Kennard ARMY Fordson Fordson Tractor Oliver Roderick Lean Amsco Drill T. H. Pollock Auto Co Plattsmouth, Nebr Douglas CO Cass Sarpy MR. J. R. Vallery Philip Shierds EUS Pro Vassar Athletic Union Palm Beach Brother T. H. Pollock Greerville Liberty T. H. Pollock Garage Ford Detroit
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