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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1908

Page

4

Mrs. Belle Kearney to Speak in Plattsmouth Dec 1

Long list of local residents and travelers note Thanksgiving visits and journeys to Omaha. Mrs. Belle Kearney, noted writer and speaker, will speak at Presbyterian church December 1 with music by local talent.

Belle Kearney Hecho London England Bullock Albert Leuchtweis Herman Martens Omaha Lettie Parke Presbyterian Church Armour Plattsmouth

Mrs. Hallam and son Leave Lincoln Guests in City

Mrs. Margaret Hallam and her little son, visiting Lincoln as Thanksgiving guests of her mother, Mrs. Kate Oliver, departed for home this noon on the mail train.

Peter Perry Omaha Wv. F. Hoffman Havelock Chas Perry Owen Aug Roessier Elsie Hattie Frank Archer South Omaha Joe Holly Adolph Mable Kiser Frank McCarty W. H. Newell Bernice Miss Stanfield Jones Wm. Loughridge Murray F. M. Young, Jr Carl Kunsman and J. M. Rynot Lincoln Mrs. Rynott Harry Johnson Burlington Margaret Martin Margaret Hayes Davie Margaret Halloran Johny Hendricks Verne J. N. Hoskins Lara Rivertt Miltre Terry Howard A. Baxter Smith Council Bluffs Margaret Hallam Little Son of Kate Oliver

Thanksgiving Social at Epworth League Held in Church Rooms

The Epworth League hosted its annual Thanksgiving social in the basement rooms of the Methodist church with fifty to sixty young people attending. Miss Lucille Randall chaired the social committee which arranged music and games, and an impromptu debate on whether mince pie is better than pumpkin pie featured E. H. Wescott versus Prof. W. G. Brooks.

Epworth League Lucille Randall E. H. Wescott W. G. Brooks

Are Always the Cheapest in Our Ready-to-Wear Store

An advertisement declares the store offers Gent s and Boy s Ready-to-Wear clothing and furnishings with insistence on correctness in weave workmanship styles and prices. The copy emphasizes daily low prices and comprehensive ready-to-wear stock for men and boys.

No clear readable headline from fragmented OCR

The fragment discusses banking savings and discipline about placing income in the bank of Cass County. It references a jury, a gloomy meeting, and an anticipated punishment, but details are unclear and contradictory. The passage mixes advice on savings with an uncertain legal outcome.

Peculiar Accident Injures Blacksmith in Nehawka

John Buskirk a blacksmith at Nehawka sustained a painful ankle injury last Wednesday when a horse he was shoeing bolted and caused him to fall tearing loose cadets in his ankle. He was aided by witnesses and received medical care. The injury will keep him from work for several days.

John Buskirk Thomas Fulton Nehawka Buskirk

Free Auction Sale Scheme Promises Zero Commission

Sam Smith announces a free auction market at his Sixth street barn to open Saturday December 3. The Market Place at Sixth and Vine streets will take in any item for sale and charge no commission, with Plattsmouth merchants underwriting expenses. First sale December 5 invites sellers and buyers to participate.

Sam Smith Mr. Smith Sixth Street Plattsmouth Sixth and Vine Streets

Compelled by Necessity Elixir for Digestion

An old promotional notice touts Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as the natural remedy for stomach weakness and digestion. It claims to restore appetite and strength, urging use at drugstores and listing Jos. Tunner of Chicago as contact.

Jos

Carpenter F A Matzke in Louisville for contracted work

Carpenter and contractor F A Matzke is in Louisville this week completing a pre arranged job. The note praises his workmanship and cautions clients that contracting with him ensures reliable results.

F. A. Matzke Louisville

Conductor Crowder Dies Near Burlington After Injuries

Joseph Crowder a Burlington railroad conductor suffered a severe leg crush at Pacific Junction. Surgeons prepared amputation but he failed to recover from anesthesia shock and death was expected. His wife son Leslie and relatives arrived as he lingered at Perkins house.

Pyatia Joseph Crowder Burlington Creston Leslie M. A. Crowder Red Oak Pacific Junction Crowder Perkins House Mr. Crowder Iowa

Christmas Suggestions For All

Christmas is likely to be a trying time for some, so Everybody’s publishers offer practical hints for 1908. Make lists, divide tasks, involve children, decorate simply, send timely letters, shop early, wrap gifts neatly, match cigars to recipients, remember those who served you, and help the poor nearby.

Miss Mauzy to Return as Expert Trimmer at McCook

Miss Margaret Mauzy, who has served the past season as an expert trimmer at McCook Nebraska, is at home with her parents and will stay until February first before resuming her profession.

Margaret Mauzy McCook, Neb

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