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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
6
Murray residents share visits and commutes as Harve Manners visits Elmwood and others travel to Plattsmouth Omaha and Shenandoah. The town records a fishing party, a brick-building deal, school meeting outcomes, and updates on ill relatives with notes of weddings and farewells.
The final day of the Lum Bermen excursion ends in Omaha by 2 30 this afternoon with Henry Guthman and Commissioner W R Bann ing expected to return soon. Guthman reports from Salt Lake City that they are enjoying the trip to the limit after visiting lumber firms and private rail lines. They paid high prices at hotels and faced demanding landlords, with meals and lodging costing 75 cents to 2 25 each. The fate of others on the trip remains uncertain as the excursion train nears Omaha.
A new weed burner, still unfinished, will scorch weeds up to eighteen inches on both sides of the track with a blast from multiple oil burners. It will run at three to four miles per hour. Unlike the old furnace blast method, this device aims for stronger destruction and will be used only on branch lines.
A petition was filed in county court today for the probate of the will of the late Jacob Vallery Jr. Mrs. Vallery and Frances E White are named as executors. The estate is valued at about 220000 with twelve heirs listed including Charlotte K E White Omaha George W Vallery Kenver Colo Ida J Polk Boise Ida M Higginson Elmhurst Ill Maggie T Livingston Plattsmouth Chas A Vallery St Joseph Mo Catherine F Miner Amelia J Streight Plattsmouth Louis H Vallery Hutchinson Kas Matilda C Vallery Plattsmouth John F Vallery Denver Colo Barbara Schlert Chillicothe O
Last evening at M. W. A. hall a large crowd attended a well received Woodman Dance. Music by the Janda orchestra Cyrell Janda Frank Janda and Miss Mary Janda. Ice cream and cake refreshments. Proceeds go to the drill team.
Mrs. B Pavlik editor of the Zenske Listy Bohemian journal stopped in Omaha after visiting Mrs. Frank Hajek since Saturday. She plans a monthlong tour of major towns to promote Bohemian studies and the association's work.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Red Mills Lawrence Co New York reports long kidney disease treatment before Foley's Kidney Cure. He says half a bottle relieved him and four bottles cured him with frequent urination brick dust and slimy substances ending in recovery. FL G Fricke Co.
Cottonwood dimension lumber available by request. For desired sizes contact Les L. Martin four miles south of Plattsmouth.
Miss Beulah Miner hosted a poverty social last night in South Park for guests Miss Churchill of Peru. Attendees dressed in old clothes acted as the impoverished, the scene described as a novelty but joyful with healthy faces. Refreshments followed, with several local girls named among attendees including Ruby Reynolds Rose Floyd Nora Barwick Crete Briggs Janet Buzzell and the Churchill sisters.
Mrs. Anna Janus, wife of Fayette county farmer Joseph Janus in Texas, testifies that Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine cured her two year distressful dyspepsia after trying many remedies. She credits three bottles from Jos. Tuiner of Chicago for relief and recommends the tonic to others.
A humorous list defines words with playful definitions. Appendicitis costs more than stomach ache, collector jars many, echo cheats the last word, evolution mocks Adam, hug hides affection, jury decides the better lawyer, and love drives a man to be a meal ticket.
Members of St. John's Catholic church ordered several stained glass memorial windows to replace plain glass and plan a complete steam heating plant for the church and adjoining priest and sister residences. The project, costing about 31500, would substantially improve church property.
Judge Jessen sits in the Tecumseh case of Chas M Chamberlain the Tecumseh bank wrecker replacing Judge Kelligar who previously acted as counsel for some parties in the matter. Expecting no district court sessions this week in Tecumseh due to the conflict.
W L Pickett was installed as worshipful master of Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 A F and A M after officers elected May 15 were installed. 49 members attended the banquet with toasts from local leaders. The article recalls the lodge’s 1858 founding and growth to over 100 members. A separate item reports George Pitman charged with criminal assault on 14 year old Abbie Lopp, bound over to district court in November with bail set at 2500.
The Yellow Front Saloon advertises an eight gallon keg delivery service for two dollars anywhere in the city.
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