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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
6
A large group in the community held a surprise birthday gathering at Phil lip Keil's home on Tuesday to celebrate his thirty fifth milestone. Guests enjoyed a noon dinner, then contributed a collection toward a keepsake gift, in a day planned by his wife and friends.
Monday visits report from Dee Shrader Jos. Burton and wife and Mrs C E Carroll. Many locals listed visiting Plattsmouth Nebraska City Murray and area. Farm updates include Philpot Bros shipments and Dr A P Barnes veterinary work. Community events feature library hours dance May 23 and bank statements noted.
Judge A N Sullivan met with friends in Murray on Tuesday and announced he will adopt a Democrat stance at the reduced adoption rates. The move signals his pledge to align with the people and support democratic ideals.
A social ball is set for Saturday evening May 30 in Jenkins hall Murray under George Berger. An excellent orchestra is engaged and the event promises a good time for attendees. Berger has hosted many dances in Murray and this affair will follow the same orderly tradition. You are invited to attend.
C S Stone visits parents in Nehawka over a few days. Concrete walk to the church near completion by worker Jos Burton. Jenkins hall dance Saturday drew good attendance though short of expectations. Louisville trip to view cyclone ruins included several locals and photos were taken of damaged buildings. Will Sea bolt reportedly left with the crowd for Weeping Water, sparking local chatter about the attraction there.
A cautionary tale urges moderation to avoid fatal neglect of early symptoms. It promotes Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a remedy for stomach issues, nervousness, and blood impurity, urging readers to consult druggists and obtain free medical advice from Jos. Tuiner in Chicago.
Charter No. 575 incorporated in Nebraska shows assets including loans, discounts, overdrafts, banking house and fixtures, cash, and deposits. Directors Chas Parmel and L NuviMan sign. W G Boedeker cashier swears the report true to the State Banking Board. notarized May 19, 1900.
A Murray party traveled to Louisville to view cyclone wreckage, noting odd finds and humorous recollections. Observations include a cow hide, a limb with an arm, and peculiar debris, with reflections on local citizenship and community aid.
The Red Men present a dance at Coates Hall Friday night May 22 promising a lively outing. Attendees are assured a good time with the organizers guaranteeing an enjoyable event.
At a Murray Creamery meeting the secretary stated the sale of the building three lots and all contents will take place on the grounds at 2 o clock cash or good bankable paper to the highest bidder The items include a large double milk tank weighing tank platform scales a ten barrel water tank a fifteen barrel water tank steam pump a 14 horse boiler pipe lubricator valves a Babcock milk tester a half barrel machine oil and more by James W Holmes secretary and treasurer.
For stomach troubles biliousness and constipation try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many remarkable cures have been effected by them. Price twenty five cents. Samples free. For sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
Classified notice offers a second hand buggy for sale with contact James Loughridge in Murray for particulars.
Wm. Nickles offers about 400 split fence posts and a few crib poles for quick sale. Local pickup preferred. cash on delivery.
Mynard reports Eva Porter returning from Peru while Robert Propst takes his sons to Bellevue to view cyclone wreckage. Charley Jean and family settle in a new home east of Mynard as a Methodist church foundation nears completion. Mrs. Wetenkamp visits her daughter in Weeping Water and greets a new granddaughter. Dolly Ruby returns to Union after visiting Maggie Berger. Frank Marler and family tour Louisville cyclone ruins. Will and Mrs. Richardson visit Parmele to hear Eldredge. Minnie Stokes comes back from a week with her mother.
Do not let the baby suffer from eczema or itching. Dean's ointment promises instant relief and quick cure. Safe for children and sold by all druggists.
Avoca J C Zimmerer conducted business at Plattsmouth on Wednesday. Wm Langhorst of Murdock visited local friends early this week. Thomas H Straub did business in Omaha on Wednesday. Emil Amandy of Syracuse made a business visit Tuesday. Real estate dealer Hupp traveled to Manley Tuesday. L F Dunkak visited Weeping Water on Tuesday. H G Wellenseik spent Sunday with relatives near Lorton. J H F Rudge and family were visitors in Louisville Sunday. Ralph Graham came down from Lincoln Sunday. Co W Benedict returned from Lincoln earlier this week. John Everett lost his family horse Ribbon to colic earlier this week.
The Journal notes a Cass county blacksmithing and machine shop for sale. It currently clears about $2000 yearly as the owner has other business to attend to and seeks a buyer with capital to run a steady, well regarded shop. Call the office for particulars.
A loan offer of ten thousand nine dollars is extended by Claude F. Anderson of Pacific Junction Iowa to secure funds with farm collateral. The notice invites written or telephonic contact for the transaction.
The Rosebud Times reports, via attorney Samuel Herrick, that neither proclamation nor opening method for Tripp county settlement has been finalized by the interior department. Judge Witten notes possible changes from the Huntley lands but no decision on the approach, leaving Gregory Burke Herrick towns uncertain about filing for lands.
Weeping Water and Plattsmouth visitations split the weekend as N C Holmes and wife visit his parents returning home Sunday night. Gertrude May Coglizer daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Coglizer died of diphtheria at seven years and seven months. Funeral held at Oakwood cemetery Tuesday. School board named F R Galbraith principal and Miss Ethel Dane assistant principal. Denmark-bound travelers left Saturday from New York aboard ships via Omaha and Lincoln.
A proposed summer home-coming celebration would draw former residents from two or three hundred miles to Plattsmouth. It would reunite old settlers with relatives and childhood friends and please residents of Cass County. cc. G- Parmele was a business visitor in Omaha this afternoon.
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