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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

2

Numerous visitors and locals seen in city today

A long list of individuals from Cullom Mynard Rock Bluffs Cedar Creek Murray Greenwood Lincoln and other nearby towns visited the city for business and social reasons. Notable mentions include J M Meisinger C E Metzger and H B Burgess among others with one case noting Frances Root illness and a postmortem planned for cattle deaths.

W. H. Seybert Cullom Y. T. Richardson Mynard Thomas Mec Culloch Rock Bluffs H. F. Gansmer South Omaha J. M. Meisinger L. B. Brown Kenosha Edith Alden Omaha Guy Murray Near Mynard J. C. Snavely Murray Journal

Fricke to Graduate From Omaha Medical College Tonight

F G Fricke and wife and Carl Fricke and wife left for Omaha to attend the graduation exercises of the Omaha Medical College where Albert Fricke will graduate with high honors. Fricke becomes Dr Fricke this evening and is noted as a studious hard worker well liked in the city. The note expresses pride in his credits and predicts a bright future.

Frances Root Jesse L. Root C. D. Keltner Nehawka Omaha A. P. Rosencrans W. E. Rosencrans Portland Oregon W. S. Baker W. E Harry City F. G. Fricke Carl Fricke Omaha Medical College State University Albert Fricke Dr. Fricke

Devoe Paint Cost Savings Highlighted by Cobleskill Agent

A Cobleskill New York painting job demonstrates Devoe Paint’s value. The letter from F W Devoe & Co cites saving 35 gallons versus rival estimates, with 115 gallons used at a rate of 15 cents more per gallon, and painting costs estimated at 36 dollars, emphasizing Devoe as cost effective for large building coatings.

E. J. Richey Plattsmouth Neb Fair Ground Cobleskill N. Y Devoe F. W. Devoe & Co New York Chicago Kansas City P.S. A L. Asemissen & Son

District Court Answer Day in Mayorality Fight Case

In district court the answer day arrived as W L Pickett seeks to oust Mayor Ger ing by filing an answer and requesting a special hearing while denying court jurisdiction. Separately Henry Herold sues W W Coates for damages with a similar motion. Dr Loveland is a favorite at chau tauquas wherever he has appeared.

W. L. Pickett Gering Defendents Henry Herold W. W. Coates Dr. Loveland Chautauquas

Burglar Invades Riley Hotel Targeting Charley Wilkins

Last night a burglar entered the Riley Hotel room of cigarmaker Charley Wilkins, waking him by breathing on his face and fumbling under his pillow. Wilkins remained still as the intruder searched clothing and left via a bedroom window, missing money his overnight garments concealed, and leaving investigators wary of a local talent behind the sporadic burglaries.

Riley Hotel Chas. Wilkins Mr. Wilkins Chase Charley Wilkins

Roll of Honor for Semi-weekly Journal subscribers 1909

List of readers who sent in subscriptions for the Semi-weekly Journal with thanks and credits. Names include Chas. Philpot Murray Neb A Clark Los Angeles Ben Elson Los Angeles Mrs Sarah Goolsby Dawson Neb Wm H Tritsch Alex Rhoden Murray Neb M A Stopford D C Young Plattsmouth Mrs E Carrigan paid by Mrs Wm Slater James C Wiley Rex Wash Aug Nolting Plattsmouth A Engelkemeier Murray Neb W J Partridge Plattsmouth John Schlotman Murray Neb James Darrough Murray Neb Jas Holmes Greenwood Neb Earnest Pautsch Louisville Neb Mrs N K Peeples and J R Rummerfield departed for Phelps Mo to visit a sick sister.

Chas. Philpot Murray Neb A. Clark Los Angles Calif Ben Elson Sarah Goolsby Dawson H. Tritsch Alex Rhoden M. A. Stopford D. C

Burdock Blood Bitters Claims Noted Cure

A Sunbury Ohio resident J. H. Walker reports years of indigestion and poor appetite followed by distress from meals. He credits Burdock Blood Bitters with a complete cure, citing personal relief and improved digestion.

Burdock Blood J. H. Walker Sunbury, Ohio

Found Plush Mat With Gold Fringe

A square plush mat trimmed with gold fringe is found and can be claimed at the Journal office by the owner after proving property and paying for this notice.

Journal

Mob Dros Found Gunfire in Cleveland Street Car Riots

Rioting flared amid a Cleveland street railway strike on May 20 as mob assaults left three street car workers shot and others injured. A child was killed in a car incident, and fires destroyed a Lakewood car, with police overwhelmed by the crowd and multiple injuries reported.

Lakewood Ontario Street Motornmiental Clifton Boulevard Pisto W. J. Eames John Swantee Cleveland FP. C. Elsholz John Gray George Alexander Mace Burlingame

End of Dispute Seen as Voluntary Talks Stall

State arbitrators labored to reconcile strikers and Municipal Traction, but the outlook remains remote as talks fail to fully ease a tense stalemate. The Carmen’s Union pushes meetings to rally public support and seeks a city vote under a new initiative law to revoke the franchise. Over 10,000 petitions favor action, aiming to halt streetcar service if the franchise is nullified. DuPont says peaceful settlement requires new men. union leader Behner resists that condition.

Municipal Traction Company Carmen’s Union du Pont Traction Company DuPont Behner

Mills Give 800 Men Work

In Jefferson City Missouri on May 20 the Helmbacher Forge and Rolling Mills Company resumed operations after a shutdown since January 1 providing employment to 800 men.

J. Louis Helmbacher Forge and Rolling Mil S Company

Bull attack injures Albert Carter during painting work

Albert Carter was knocked into a wood pile by a bull while painting outbuildings. He suffered a crushed chest, a fractured rib, and lacerations on the right side. His team fled toward the milk station but did no damage. The report notes his health and mentions a herbal remedy.

Albert Carter Mr. Carter

Cooking Without Fire by Economy Fireless Stove

The ad for the Economy Fireless Cook Stove from Kroshler Grothers highlights cooler kitchens, health benefits, time savings, and reduced fuel and labor. It invites customers to visit to learn about the stove regardless of purchase plans.

Kroshler Grothers

Pasture For Horses and Cattle West of City

Good pasturage with water available for horses and cattle at a residence west of the city. Contact at residence or call Plattsmouth phone 126. JOHN GORDER.

Plattsmouth John Gorder

Reichart of Custom Visits City This Morning

Charles F. Reichart of Custom arrived in the city this morning for a brief visit. He planned informal calls and a courtesy greeting with local business leaders before departing later today.

Charles F. Reichart Custom

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Daily Personal News Daily Journal Floyd Chalfant Phillip Meisinger Cedar Creek Adam Kaffenberger, Sr Paul Schewe Murdock James Halmes Greenwood James Rivitt Lincoln Burlington W. C. Berge Valisca Canon H. B. Burgess W. J. White J. W. Barwick Episcopal Church George Schantz Rev J. F. Longhorst Gladstone German Evangelical Church Ottawa Kansas T. B. Smith Fred Guenther, Sr J. J. Lohnes George Wallinger P. T. Becker A. J. Kiser West of Mynard C. E. Metzger Schuyler Chris Will Schutz P. S. Barnes Weeping Water Masonic Lodge Sons of Malta Missouri Pacific Ancy California Fice Syrup Co Albert Fricke Omaha College Ayer J- C. Ayi Manu Ayers THE RILEY N. K. Peeples J.R. Rummerfield Phelps, Mo W. L. Hunter Trenton J. W. Egenberger Nebraska DEROT Pittsburgh Prrtsburgh Scott Hollister M. S. Briggs Platismouth Nebr Clenwood Pacific Junction W. H. Taylor
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