Local residents enjoy visits and travel notes
Ben Lehman returned from a business trip in South Dakota. Marguerite and Irvin Mugger visited Elmwood with friends. Minnie and Mary Althouse traveled to Alicia for weeks with relatives. Mrs John Peterson came back from Towin Iowa after two weeks. Oelschlager bought a seven passenger Albert Detroit automobile in Lincoln. Oberle returned from Alliance after land dealings. Burdick family of Des Moines visited Fagle and area. Frank Olson came back from Omaha after visiting his mother. Henner Yoho Spahine and Remaly visited Allen to inspect fire-fighting equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lehman
South Dakota
Marguerite
Irvin Mugger
Elmwood Jast
Minnie
Mary Althouse
Alica
John Peterson
Towin
Iowa
William Oelschlager
Lincoln
Old Settlers Picnic Plans Set by Union Citizens
Union residents held their first annual meeting to prepare for the Old Settlers fienie on August 23 and 24. A general and executive committee of five was created with J T Reynolds as president and J D Bramblett as vice president and three others empowered to manage the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Fienie
J. T. Reynolds
J.D. Bramblett
Carnival Ground Attendance Proposal
A proposal suggests moving the carnival to the baseball park and charging 10 cents admission to boost weekly receipts by hundreds of dollars. The plan would share a percentage with the ball association, aiming for a satisfactory arrangement for all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Association
Threshing Machine for Sale in Murray area
Threshing machine with Gaar Scott 43 hp engine and J 1 Case separator 32 60 rear, in running order under shed. Will sell or trade for stock or town property. See T. W. Vallery Murray Neb or write Frank Vallery Ogallala Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaar-Scott
T. W. Vallery
Murray
Ogallala
Frank Vallery
Obituary of Mrs Celia Jirouseck Palecek
Mrs Celia Jirouseck Palecek died at her West Vine street home at 2 am after several months of illness. Born in Moravia Austria July 12 1863 she would have reached 400 next July 12. She immigrated to America settling in this city where she and John Palecek married in 1888. Survived by husband six children Anna Celia John Pauline Frank Lillian two sisters Mel Anton Svoboda Plattsmouth and Mrs James Patterson Sedan Kansas. Funeral Friday 10 am Holy Rosary church. Town note Charles Countryman reports Mt Pleasant wheat harvest near start. corn backward from cold weather and poor stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palecek
West Vine Street
Celia Jirouseck
Moravia
Austria
America
Anna
Celia
John
Pauline
Frank
Lillian
Mel
Anton Svoboda
Plattsmouth
James Patterson
Sedan
Kansas
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Charles Countryman
Mt. Pleasant Precinct
Omaha
Mr. Countryman
Merchants urged to close stores at six in July and August
In July and Anewal strong talk pushes merchants to close at 6 pm. E Wurl of the Retail Merchants Association backs the plan, arguing evening trade is light and customers can shop before 6. Clerks would get a rest, with clothing, dry goods, and groceries likely to follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welock
E. Wurl
Retail Merchants Association
Bridge Contract Awarded by Gass County Commissioners
The county commissioners opened bids for bridge construction in Gass County for the year ending July 4, 1913. Eleven bidders competed, and Nebraska Construction Company of Lincoln was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder, with Massillon Bridge and Structural Company and H. T. Ward & Co. among others submitting offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gass County
Nebraska Construction Company of
Lincoln
Massillon Bridge and Structural Company
Massillion
Ohio
H. T. Ward & Co
Tecumseh, Neb
Makes Fancy Quilt Sold by Ticket Draw
Mrs N Hulmes completes a silk quilt valued at 15 to 20 dollars and sells 3600 tickets at 25 cents each to fund interior painting and papering of St Johns church. The quilt is described as a beauty and highly prized by a lucky winner.
White Sox Triumph Over Wintersteen Hill 22 to 10
Yesterday afternoon the White Sox defeated Wintersteen Hill 22 to 10 in a hotly contested baseball game. Hillard Grassman caught for the White Sox while Ed Rebal and Charles Poisall pitched. New man caught and Wilcox and Shea pitched for Wintersteen Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalfiy
White Sox
Wintersteen Hill
Hillard Grassman
Ed Rebal
Charles Poisall
Newman
Wilcox
Shea
Shetland Ponies for Sale in Platismouth
An excellent team of well broke Shetland ponies offered for sale by William Gilmour R F D Platismouth. Price is right for reliable ponies suitable for beginners and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmour
Platismouth
Man Coughs Breaks Ribs After Frightful Cough
In Neenah Wisconsin a man suffered two broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. Doctors note respiratory trauma from the attack and promote Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for persistent coughs and lung weakness. A Mrs Biffie Morton of Columbia Missouri endorses the cure as life saving. Free trial offered by F G Fricke Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Wis
F.G. Fricke & Co
Pleased With Crop Outlook After Missouri Trip
Judge Newell returned from a trip to St. Joseph Missouri and reported a favorable crop outlook. He traveled via Falls City and noted wheat along the Nebraska side is good though with shorter straw. Some fields are ripe and ready for harvest while others show variable yields.
Pardon Application For Charles A Whiting
Notice that Charles Allen Whiting petitions the Governor and Advisory Board of Pardons for a pardon of a 1912 bigamy sentence of one to seven years in the state penitentiary Cass County. The hearing is set for July 8 1942 after 10:00 am with the Advisory Board of Pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory Board of Pardons
Charles Allen Whiting
Cass County
State
Welock
Public Auction of Cass County Land Ordered by Court
Referee in Cass County Nebraska under Hon. Harvey J. Travis will sell at public auction the east half of the northeast quarter of section 13 township 10 range 9 in Cass County. Sale at Plattsmouth courthouse south front door on July 16 1912 at 1 pm. 20 percent bid deposit required. balance on deed delivery. Dated June 11 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotich
Harvey J. Travis
Cass County
Nebraska
Jeremiah L. Creamer
Sarah M. Hess
Plattsmouth
Said
Orth
Aldrich
Referes
O, Dwyer
Dwks
Notice to Creditors in Thomas J Fountain Estate
In Cass County Nebraska creditors of the deceased Thomas J Fountain will meet the administratrix before County Judge Allen J Breson in Plattsmouth on June 26 and December 26 1912 at 10 a m to present claims for examination and allowance. Creditors have six months to present claims and one year for the administratrix to settle from June 7 1913. Dr O Dwyer is attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Nebraska
Cass County
Thomas J. Fountain
Plattsmouth
Said
Plattamouth
Allen J. Breson
0. Dwyer
Ratate
Creditors Advised to Present Claims in Estate Case
In Cass County Nebraska the Court requires creditors of William K B Dull deceased to file their claims with Executrix Mary Dull in Plattsmouth on July 9 1912 and January 10 1913 for examination adjustment and allowance. Creditors have six months from July 9 1913 to present claims as settled by the County Court.
Electric Bitters Featured as Woman’s Health Remedy
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a woman's cure for nerves, sleep, complexion, and energy. It claims benefits include freedom from indigestion, backache, headaches, fainting, and dizziness, urging readers to buy from I. G. Fricke & Co for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fricke & Co
Beeson Out Sick From Express Workload
John Beeson the expressman called in sick this morning after a period of heavy work with his cherry crop and the express delivery route. Joe Reynolds was sent to haul the gray and wagon and cover the route today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beeson
John
Joe Reynolds
Move on Now says a policeman to a crowd
An old style sales line markets Dr. King's New Life Pills with a harsh metaphor of enforcing order. The ad promises relief from bowel congestion and general health benefits. Available for 25 cents at Fricke & Co in FLG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
FLG
Fricke & Co
Jake Shafer Makes Pleasant Plattsmouth Stop at Journal
The Journal notes a surprise visit by Jacob Shafer the Alvo druggist. The friendly reunion shows Shafer, known as Jake, is cheerful and well liked. Mr and Mrs Shafer are longtime supporters of the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Jacob Shafer
Alvo
Mr. Shafer
Plattsmouth
Jake
Mrs. Shafer
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised As Quick Healer
advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid cure for burns cuts bruises boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles. claims widespread use after injuries on July Fourth. available for 25 cents at F G Prieke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
F. G. Prieke & Co
Picnic for Mrs Stenner's Sunday School Class
The Sunday school class of Mrs. Stenner, 25 boys and girls, enjoyed a picnic yesterday in the Gook Grove area in the southern part of the city. Baskets of lunch and snacks accompanied the outing and the children had an excellent time.
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Castor
Pac Simile Signature
New York
Bears
Castoria
the Contaur Company
Ocity
Beacon
George Oberle
Alliance
J. W. Burdick
Desmet, &. D
Fagle
Frank Olson
Charles Henner
W. P. Yoho
Max Spahine
Art Remaly
Allen
Old Settlers
Lincoln Telephone and
M. E. Brantner
John Palegek
Acticr
Casa County
William KB. Dull
Mary 5
Dull
Ewtale
Aain
Danuars
C.E. Wescott
Agreebaly
Cartercar
Tercar
Philip H. Tritsch
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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