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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
4
The Murray Journal reports on residents visiting Plattsmouth and Omaha, farm trades, and social events. Mrs. A L Baker and others are mentioned along with cattle shipments, new fences, and a wind mill installation task. A large social at the Cole home highlights community ties and local entertainment.
A narrator recounts a disturbing account of a man obsessed with eradicating dandelions using violent methods and bizarre, symbolic acts. The story ties his actions to a mental breakdown and references historical and mythic phrases about dragon teeth and torture.
Dr. T W Gilmore suffered a painful fracture and sprain after stepping on a stone while aiding horses for the Shelton ferry. A small party in Wits city bid farewell to Pate Davis with cards music and refreshments at Manners Loughridge hall before his Coney Island vacation.
Mrs Laura Snyder wife of KR H Snyder died in Lincoln Tuesday at 4 pm from consumption. She was 29, daughter of Mrs A B Fenn of Omaha and niece of Mont Robb of this city, leaving a husband and three children. Funeral from the Episcopal church in Wyoming Thursday.
The Daily Journal announces the first invoice of a 400 page richly illustrated history of the San Francisco disaster. Subscriptions include a bound book and three months of the Daily Journal, with pricing options for daily or weekly readers and agents selling the same work for cash.
The remains of the late Mrs. Ellis, escorted by a large funeral cortege, were moved at 10 o'clock from the daughter Mrs Utterback's home to St. John's church. Rev W F Bradley delivered a touching sermon praising the departed. Afterward the bier, with many friends and relatives, proceeded to the Catholic cemetery for interment.
At the Board of Education meeting on Monday evening the new board elected officers: President J. W. Teegarden, Vice President S. F. Girardet, Secretary R. S. Wilkinson. The year’s teaching staff was named with Supt. J. N. Clark of Sterling and Principal C. T. Ratcliffe. Miss Martha Peters is Asst Principal, and the grammar, primary, and grade teachers were listed, including Miss Elsie Sprague of Chadron and others.
A local endorsement from Phil Sauter and his wife promotes Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming backache relief and other kidney benefits. The couple visited Gering & Co’s drug store for a box, praising the remedy and its beneficial results for Mrs Sauter and their son. For sale by all dealers from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. A social gathering at Mrs Dawson's last night featured Herson red entertaining schoolmates soon to scatter across the country, with discussions on teachers' merits and a lunch hosted by the hostess and Miss Jessie Robertson.
The article argues that the federal constitution guarantees a speedy public trial with an impartial jury and proper defense, and extends this duty to lawyers and physicians. It claims attorneys may defend in crime cases despite any odiousness, as constitutional rights and humanity compel protection and due process.
A man in priestly garb deceives locals to obtain aid, invests in corn juice, claims a tank load, is arrested by police, and rests in Hotel de Handley while denying fraud. He says he aimed to reach Auburn to get money to repay his borrowed funds. Nebr. City News reports the incident with caution.
Mynard reports a quiet period with farmers planting corn. Gillespie and Snyder shipped two cars of stock to South Omaha on Tuesday. A L Cox is repainting his house in city style. Eva Porter returns home from Peru. Dave Amick, Murray stock dealer, seen on the streets Tuesday. Mr Truessome of Omaha visited W R Murray’s family on Sunday. J R Vallery moved stock to Valparaiso pasture Thursday.
Maple Grove residents Ada Turner and Gustave Rusterholtz visited WIT on Wednesday while Miss Turner teaches the local school completing her third term. Mrs. P. A. Bird and children visited Wm. Puls on Sunday. Farmers plan full corn planting soon. several residents travel or relocate households. A baseball team question lingers as the Maple Grove nine have not yet begun play.
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