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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
7
The Plattsmouth Journal calls on business men to revive sales days and free Saturday entertainments to draw regional crowds. It urges merchants to act now to reclaim a share of trade lost over the past fifteen years and to modernize outreach.
The Modern Woodmen held an open session in Coates Hall with about sixty attendees. Mayor Henry R. Gering lauded the lodge as the strongest in the city, four lodges composing the unit, and urged regular attendance and growth. Wm Budig promoted affordable insurance and prompt dues, with refreshments served. Fourteen delegates were chosen for the county meeting at Weeping Water on April first.
Matt Gering owner of the Lehnhoff building will remodel it completely with a new front and modern improvements. When finished Van Horn and Gibson in the phonograph business will occupy the building, signaling a better condition for the city area.
Surely Got a Fine Team Nelson Jones is now sporting a fine team of horses which he purchased a short time since. He has fitted them out in a new set of harness and they make a fine appearance. He is now well prepared for any kind of heavy draying or hauling that may come his way.
Louis Fredrich of near Cedar Creek spent the morning in the city attending to personal and business matters during a brief visit.
Jesse Blunt, a McCook fireman, came home last night after a severe injury at McCook last Monday. While on top of a boiler during high winds the engine moved and threw him, sending him into a coal pile and injuring his left knee badly. He cannot work for some time and will be laid up.
Henry E. Fravel, longtime Burlington shops employee, plans to move near Weeping Water to farm this summer. He has rented the Klepser place and will stay informed on county seat events through the Daily Journal column.
Asa McCulloch and his wife visited Omaha this morning as Mr McCulloch underwent neck gland removal surgery at St Joseph Hospital. Doctors reported the glands enlarged and tuberculous in nature.
Yesterday afternoon the Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church was entertained at the homes of Mrs. John H. Becker and Mrs. George M. Porter. The group enjoyed lunch, social conversation, music, and a general good time while supporting church work. Thirty five members attended the pleasant event.
Clyde McLaughlin and his wife, visiting from Council Bluffs, left the city this afternoon to return home after several days of stay.
A stream of city visitors includes Harry Tamen from Omaha, J A Anthony of Oregon Wisconsin, J W Tulene and Robert Sampson from the city, plus many others from Lincoln Union Council Bluffs and nearby towns. Notes cover illness travel and social visits among residents and families.
John Kaffenberger and Miss Emma Steppet united in marriage at St. Pauls church in a two oclock ceremony officiated by Rev. J F Longhorst. The couple were joined by family members Frank Steppet and Katie Kaffe nberger and received warm congratulations and gifts from friends and relatives.
The Evening Journal notes a correction from Monday’s issue naming W C Tippens as the Second ward council candidate instead of J P Sattler. It praises Tippens as Plattsmouth’s valued public servant and predicts an overwhelming re election majority.
Mrs. M. S. Burk of Plattsmouth says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney pain and backache after her husband bought them at Gering & Co. drug store. Foster Milburn Co. lists 50 cent price and Buffalo as sole agents. Cyrus Durham and Herman Baxter visited Murray residents in town this morning on business matters.
Two men Mr Optimistic and Mr Pessimistic plan a day of fishing. Pessimistic foresees rain, stays ashore. Optimistic goes out, catches a big string of fish. Moral praises optimism, prudence, and trust in Providence while avoiding rash action.
Mrs. John Dreemer’s sixty sixth birthday was celebrated with a surprise party at her Elmwood home last Sunday. Relatives from Elmwood Nehawka University Place and nearby attended with gifts and well wishes for the honored matron.
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