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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1911

Page

8

Weeping Water Republican Briefs and Local Notes

Weeping Water items include births and visits such as Mr. and Mrs. Henry Youngquist’s new son born June 16. Harve Mansters visiting from Council Bluffs. Miss M. Paine returning from Gregory. Dixie Kirkpatrick and family from Guernsey caring for crops. James Joyce back from the canal zone. Mrs. David Miller visiting Plattsmouth. Walter Lovell’s appendicitis recovery. a 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. James Colbert. C. B. Newton planning trips through multiple states. and W. A. Campbell resigning as Omaha Commercial Club ad manager to work near Hull railroad.

Harve Mansters Rlolis Aire M. Paine Gregory Dixie Kirkpatrick Guernsey Wyo James Joyce Canal Zone Panama

Local visitors and travels noted in daily news

K. C. Dwyer and family with Miss Cleo Applegate visited Memphis yesterday and spent the day with Miss Blanch Bell. Mr. William Spangler and wife of Weeping Water visited relatives in the city and returned via Omaha. Mrs. Charles Dreamer and Mrs. Homer Shrader visited the metropolis this morning and called on friends. Mrs. George Silzman of Gedar Creek was in Matamouth to handle business and visit relatives. Dr. G. A. Marshall went to Omaha to spend the day with Mrs. Marshall at the hospital and returned home. Mrs. Marshall has been unwell recently, but friends hope for improvement.

K. C. Dwyer Cleo Applegate Memphis Blanch Bell William Spangler Omaha Charles Dreamer Homer Shrader Metropolis George Silzman Gedar Creek Matamouth G. A. Marshall Mrs. Marshall

Drought Strains Northwest Crop Conditions Report

A Sioux Gily to Hawarden stretch shows fair to improving crops while areas from Haven to Aberdeen deteriorate with dried pastures and feed scarcity. Cattle may rush to market as drought bites, with North Dakota faring better and Minnesota not yet serious according to local reports.

South Dakota Sioux Gily Hawarden Iowa Haven Aberdeen North Iakota Minnesota

Local residents visit Plattsmouth and area for social and family events

Mr Hl D Coleman of Greenwood visited Plattsmouth on business. Hans Seivera traveled to Cunha by train to visit his wife at St Josephs hospital. Mrs Don Rhoden left for Gold Valley Minots for a wedding. Peter Meisinger and wife from Cedar Creek were in town visiting friends. James Standey of Louisville came for urgent county business. G Rhoden rode to Omaha to see his wife at St Josephs hospital as she recovers from surgery. Mrs Horiy Sovder and daughters Margaret Nora and Harriett visited Dora Moore then returned home to Fairfield Town. Mr Frank PP Sheldon and family from Nehinka with Mrs Irwin Sheldon of Ellensburg, NY, toured Plattsmouth and dined with JH Halderdan. Miss Pearl Henton of Mynard visited the city with Miss Elsie Stokes of Alberta Canada, spending a few weeks with former neighbors.

Hans Seivera Cunha No. 15 St. Joseph's Hospital Don Rhoden Gole Valley Minots Peter Meisinger Cedar Creek Young Iran James Standey Louisville Horiy Sovder Margaret Nora Harriett Dora Moore George Oldham Pairford Town Molnhie Frank PP. Sheldon Nehinka Irwin Sheldon Eilenburg New York Plattamouth J. H. Halderdan Pearl Henton of Mynard Elsie Stokes William Stokes Alberta Canada

Harvest Hardships Ease for Kansan Chiefly in Cass County

D F Kiser of Tree County Kansas arrived in Salina and Cass County reporting severe crop losses. He sowed 200 acres of wheat last fall and will not recover seed or recoup costs. He notes widespread wet sprouting and grim prospects as crept losses loom for farmers who mortgaged farms to buy cars.

Kansas D. F. Kiser Tree County Kiser Salina Kas Cass County Kangaa

Water Works mains in good repair under local volunteers

The Water Works company mains have been restored to good condition by shop workers J F Richerd Colonel Dave Wallengren and Henry Steinhauer with supervision from Mr Albert Clabaugh and Superintendent Baird. After several hours of work the crew repaired breaks that caused muddy water and trouble, improving supply for residents.

Thhelsday J. F. Richerd Dave Wallengren Henry Steinhauer Albert Clabaugh Baird Water Works Company Walter Company

Returns From Buffalo Clerks' Convention Report

Mr Henry Goos returned from Buffalo New York where he attended the Clerks convention of the MW and spoke of a great national camp of the M W A convened there He noted 6000 Forcesters in June and over 16000 Wondmen present with 900 delegates Dr H W Cook and family left for an eastern visit aiming to see Washington DC before returning to Plattsmouth

Henry Goos Buffalo N. Y Goos H.W. Cook Washington, D.C Plattsmouth

No 1 Kills Fine Animal

Henry Sanders, a Cedar Creek farmer, came to the city to file a claim against the I and M Railroad for the killing of one of his Aberdeen Angus cattle by train No. 1 last night. He seeks 860 dollars for the loss.

Henry ~ Sanders Cedar Creek I. & M. Railroad Company

Deputy Warden F Williams Fights Catfish Charge in County Court

Deputy Game Warden Frank Williams filed a complaint against A Childers before Judge Beeson. The defendant pleaded guilty to taking four catfish from the Platte River and offering them for sale to Kunsmann and Ramee. On warden's recommendation, an 85 dollar fine was set with suspended sentence during good behavior.

Frank Williams A. Childers Beeson Kailty Plate River Kunsmann & Ramee

Navy Training Calls Isabell At Newport

John Isabell adopted son of Mr and Mrs N H Isabell has joined the United States navy and is stationed at Newport for six months of training before shipping out for service.

John Isabell N. H. Isabell United States Navy Newport

Weeping Water Men Attend Plattemouth Real Estate Sale

George J. Dennis and W. R. Sperry of Weeping Water motored to Plattsmouth in Mr Teft's car and attended a judicial sale of real estate. Dennis had fled and foreclosed. Dennis became the purchaser to protect interests in the transaction.

Fromm Tet G. J. Olive George J. Dennis W. AR. Sperry Plattemouth Mr. Teft Dennis Mr. Dennis

Philip Thierolf Identified on Omaha Train as Passenger

An afternoon Omaha train carried Philip Thierolf among its passengers who were described as business travelers.

Philip Thierolf Omaha

Remembering a Plattsmouth Brink Bust of 1882

A Plattsmouth reminiscence recalls Chief George Poisall defending the town from fifty or sixty armed tramps on a Burlington freight train. The car held only corn, an old man and a boy, and Poisall redirected the danger by placing them in jail and scattering his men, avoiding public alarm and avoiding a chaotic capture. Old Man Sherman of the Paily Journal warned against public embarrassment.

Burlington Bridge Menme Min Plattsimouth George Poisall Ashland Poisall George Main Street Sherman Paily Journal

Leading California Druggist Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar

A Pasadena druggist letter dated March 9 1944 endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient expectorant free of opiates suitable for children. The note from G A Ward Drug Co with CG L Parsons secretary treasurer invites customers to obtain the yellow package from F G Fricke & Co.

Pasadena Cal Foley and Co Foley G. A. Ward Drug Co CG. L. Parsons, Sec’y. and Treas F. G. Fricke & Co

Critique of Rural Normal School Vacation Policy

Colonel C J Bowlby of the Crete Democrat condemns the three month rural school term break as cruel to girls finishing long years of study. He argues editors in towns with state facilities stay silent to protect local funding, calling the fake normals a wasteful policy with no state critics.

C. J. Bowlby The Crete Edgar Howard

Barton Seeks Democratic Nomination for Cusa County Sheriff

G P Barton of Union Nebraska announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Cusa County Nebraska. He submits his name for the voters decision at the upcoming primary election.

Cusa County Nebraska G. P. Barton Union

Plattsmouth Bride Weds in Cleveland Home Ceremony

Miss Edna Adams married Wellington G. Morrow in a intimate Cleveland living room ceremony on June 19 officiated by Dr Ward Beecher Pickard. About thirty guests attended including sisters from Gardner Massachusetts and Plattsmouth Nebraska. New couple to reside at 1865 FE First Street Cleveland. Miss Adams was a former Platthmouth teacher and sister to Mrs C C Dovey and Garrie Adams.

Edna Adams Wellington G. Morrow Ward Beecher Pickard G. O. Savin Gardner Mass Hazel Dovey Plattsmouth Neb

A Charming Woman Through Health With Electric Bitters

An old advertisement claims women gain health and beauty via Electric Bitters. It links poor digestion, nervousness, and skin issues to weak kidneys and liver, promising purifying blood, strong nerves, bright eyes, clear breath, smooth skin, and perfect health. Sold for 50 cents by F. G. Fricke & Co.

F. G. Fricke & Co

Mt Pleasant visitor transacts business with Martsmouth merchants

George Hild of Mt Pleasant province drove to the country seat today and conducted business with Martsmouth merchants in a routine commercial exchange.

George Hild Mt. Pleasant Martsmouth

George P Barton Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Aug Primary

George P. Barton of Union democratic candidate for sheriff arrived by morning train and spent several hours meeting voters. Supporters say he would be an excellent official with broad local appeal and rapid acquaintance with the people.

George P. Barton Union Barton

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted For Whooping Cough

Assertion that whooping cough is not dangerous if cough is kept loose with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Claimed to have perfect success in many epidemics. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.

Chamberlain F. G. Fricke & Co

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