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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1913

Page

8

Enjoyable Kensington at Richey Home on Chicago Ave

Yesterday afternoon Kensington members gathered at the Richey home on Chicago Avenue hosted by Mrs. Mannie Dickson and Misses Mae Hichey Anole Weisel. The rooms were decorated with margarites as about twenty seven ladies enjoyed needlework and social time before refreshments served by Ellen Pollock Charlotte Fetzer Mildred Crummins and Gertrude Morgan.

Kensington Richey Chicago Avenue Mannie Dickson Mae Hichey Anole Weisel Ellen Pollock Charlotte Fetzer Mildred Crummins Gertrude Morgan

Holly Orchestra Plays Louisville Engagement

The Holly orchestra led by W. A. Holly with Marie Fitzgerald George Lutter and Anton Bajeck traveled to Louisville last evening in Harve Manners automobile and returned the following morning after a most successful engagement. The Louisville dance was well attended by local youths and a highly enjoyable time was reported.

Holly W. A. Holly Marie Fitzgerald George Lutter Anton Bajeck Louisville Harve Manners

Young People Take Short Pleasure Trip to Union

Friday's Daily reports a group of local youths drove to Union in an automobile and spent time at the Apple Gate farm enjoying a pleasant outing in the shade of trees. Participants included Misses Clee Apple rate Charlotte Fetzer Ellen Pol lock and Messrs Wayne Dickson Jack Patterson and Lyon Minor.

Union Applegate Farm Misses Clee Apple Rate Charlotte Fetzer Ellen Pollock Wayne Dickson Jack Patterson Lyon Minor

Guaranteed Eczema Remedy Ointment Claim

Mrs J O Eveland reports a 25 year eczema history cured by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment claiming the formula is physician created and longstanding. The Pfeiffer Chemical Co offers the ointment by druggists or mail for 50 cents in Philadelphia and St Louis.

Assessing and Taxing Mortgages in Polk County

Polk county attorney Vicelor Wilson asked the attorney general about mortgage taxation. The attorney general says the assessor must set the mortgage value for taxation. if the mortgage exceeds land value, the mortgage is worth its face value. If the mortgagor pays the tax, he has no land equity. if not specified, the mortgage pays and the landowner pays nothing.

Vicelor Wilson Polk County

No Secret Behind Cham berlain’s Tablets Rise

Cham berlain’s Tablets gain daily notice for stomach and liver relief. The ad touts the remedy as unsurpassed and available from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Forest Rose Flour Trial Promises Better Baking

A local ad urges customers to try Forest Rose flour claiming superior baking results. The message highlights market availability and invites households to test the product for quality and performance in everyday recipes.

Burlington Depot Nears Completion in City Reconstruction

The Burlington depot is rapidly being overhauled and remodeled and will soon be ready for public use. The waiting room is in use while carpenters finish the north end, with brick work to begin Monday by contractor Emil Walters. The new depot will be more convenient and better suited to handle daily passenger traffic, easing past congestion.

Burlington Emil Walters Emil Walters, the Contractor. Mr. Walters

Falls City hosts large First District Epworth League convention

E W Wescott reports from Falls City that the First District Epworth League held a large convention with extensive attendance and several able addresses. J H Daft of Greenwood elected district president, succeeding Wescott, while Guy L Clements of Elmwood was named secretary. Visitors praised Falls City hospitality.

E.W. Wescott Falls City Epworth League Wescott J. H. Daft Greenwood Guy L. Clements Elmwood Falls Caily

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Skin Relief

Advertisement praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and other skin troubles. It cites Birmingham Alabama resident Mrs Bruce Jones healing an ugly ulcer in two weeks and claims quick relief for any old sores. Priced at 25 cents and sold by F G Fricke & Co.

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham Ala F. G. Fricke & Co

Miss Jessie Fox Noted Sick At Home For Two Weeks

Miss Jessie Fox has suffered stomach trouble for two weeks and remains unable to take nourishment. Friends fear for her health but hope for a favorable recovery as they await updates from her bedside.

Jessie Fox Miss Fox

Weston Family Visits From Los Angeles

C. G. Weston and wife arrived from Los Angeles California to visit here with their children. Both look well and enjoy life on the coast yet plan a return trip to old Nebraska to view sights and reconnect with old friends. Grandparents arrival brings rejoicing among younger family members after weeks of anticipation.

C. GE. Weston A Los Angeles California

Shake Off Your Rheumatism With Chamberlains Liniment

Advertises a twenty five cent bottle of Chamberlains Liniment to relieve rheumatic pains and urges purchase from all dealers.

Merrill Mission Site Sighted Near La Platte

A state historical society committee visited the Merrill mission ruins three miles west of La Platte in Sarpy County. The cottonwood log building, erected by Moses Merrill in 1855, remains standing though decayed with a limestone chimney twenty feet high and seven feet wide. The site sits in a picturesque valley along the Platte River where Indians stored grains and built levees over 60 years ago.

State Historical Society Merrill la Platte Sarpy County L. A. Bates Springfield Michael Shine Plattsmouth Lyle Wahoo Moses Merill Sarpy Platter River Ashlind Gazette

Ralph Duff in Town Visit Sparks Local Interest

Ralph Duff and Neil Whelan of Nebraska City visited in the city this morning with friends. They traveled by auto to Omaha and planned to spend the day there with Bert Pollock. Duff promotes his carburaton while Whelan, a well known auto racer, will compete in Sioux City on the Fourth of July with a Mase car.

Ralph Dutane Neil Whelan Nebraska City C City Omaha Bert Pollock Mr. Duff Mr. Whelan United States Sioux City Iowa

Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health For Children

Advertises Kickapoo Worm Killer as a treatment for worms in children, claiming it cures indigestion headaches nervousness weakness and fretfulness. Describes a pleasant candy lozenge that expels worms, regulates bowels, tones the system, and improves mood. Noting guarantee and price 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.

Philadelphia St. Louis

Murdock's Store Promises Wide Range at Low Prices

Murdock's store on Sixth street offers hundreds of useful articles for everyday use at reasonable prices. Weekly editions mention a broad selection and value for shoppers seeking bargains.

Murdock Sixth Street

Take Plenty of Time to Eat and Chamberlains Tablets

A health note warns rapid eating causes indigestion and constipation leading to serious illness. Digestive health begins in the mouth with thorough mastication and salivation. For relief, the ad advises Chamberlains Tablets, easy to take and effective, sold by all dealers.

John Tighe Leaves Hospital After Elevator Accident

Leo Tighe of Manley transported his father John Tighe home from Omaha where the elder man has been hospitalized since an elevator accident in Manley weeks ago. He has improved and can walk now.

Leo Tighe Manley Lincoln Omaha John Tighe Tighe Walter Republican

Rent House Ad in the Journal Prompt

A brief call to place a rental listing in the Journal. Encourages landlords to submit a small classified ad for housing availability.

Pleasant social event at Mrs Hunters Home

A Ladies Aid Society meeting at St Pauls Church was hosted yesterday at Mrs Hunters home. A large group of members and friends enjoyed conversation amusements and refreshments of coffee and cake. The hostess received warm thanks for generous hospitality and a delightful afternoon.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Church

Stroke Leaves Union Resident Paralyzed

Frank Leach suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday morning leaving him with left side weakness. At about 430 am operators Narl Powers and Will Garrens found him on the floor and he was moved to a comfortable room in Clark's hotel with a professional nurse from Omaha attending.

Frank Leach Narl Powers Will Garrens Mr. Leach Clark's Hotel Omaha Union Ledger

For Sale of Drivers and a Milk Cow in Nebraska

For sale notice offering a few good single drivers and ready work horses plus a fresh milk cow. Terms and prices right. Frank Vallery, Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

Frank Vallery Platismouth Neb

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Beliding 4 Opee Standard Cedar Creek Lumber Company Enjoyable Kensington Chicago Ave Fine Dance the Journal For Jesse Fox Ring P. Eastwood John Bauer Main Ralph Duff Binder Twine ACME The Farmers’ Elevator Co Henry Heebner Murray, Neb
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