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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
Local residents list Omaha and Plattsmouth visitors and outings. Many people celebrate illness improvements, new barn constructions, and social events including a Jenkins hall dance with an Omaha orchestra and reports on travels to Dallas and ONeill for land drawings.
The World Herald lists numerous county Democrats contributing to the Democratic National Committee fund. Contributions range from one to four dollars per donor, with notable totals from Murray and surrounding towns. A separate report recalls George Shrader’s fall from a moving stock train near the viaduct, injuring him and prompting his son Homer to aid.
The city hosts a steady stream of visitors and travelers from nearby towns. John Buck and Mrs. J. H. Halderman arrive early, while F W Lehnoff and A D Brown with wife spend the day in town. Local officials and residents like Judge Newell and Mrs. Mary Brinkman share outings and errands, and Pepnerberg’s Buds cigars entice Plattsmouth dealers as C E Wescott marks his 67th birthday with family.
The Washington senator-elect addressed a Parmele crowd amid mixed reception. The speech covered tariffs and anti Bryan rhetoric, avoided last fall’s panic, and drew interruptions from audience members. The City Band played before and after, with Hon. R. B. Windham introducing the speaker.
Houmes and Sarr advertise purchase of butter at 20 cents per pound for choice quality and 16 cents per pound for tub butter.
Holmes and Smiru announce receipt of a carload of Michigan salt in barrel sack and rock forms. The firm urges customers in need of salt to respond.
The Avoca Lumber Company formerly held by Samuel Johnson and John H. Busch is dissolved by mutual consent on September 1. All debts are payable to John H. Busch and all claims against the firm will be settled by him. Samuel Johnson and J H Busch.
Fayette native David Parker, a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach troubles and boosting his health. He says the tonic is worth more than five hundred dollars and now uses it regularly. 50¢ at Fricke & Co. drug store.
For sale wood suitable for stoves offered by Smith and Smith in Plattsmouth. Price listed as two dollars per load. Contact Plattsmouth phone 11 for arrangements.
George M. Felton of South Gibson Virginia recounts chronic diarrhoea during his army stint in Siam. After trying many remedies without lasting relief, he was persuaded to use Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by A. W. Miles. One bottle stopped the illness at once. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
Notice is given that Farmers Grain and Stock Company filed articles of incorporation in Cass county Nebraska. Principal place Greenwood, includes buying and selling grain fuel and building materials. Authorized capital stock ten thousand dollars, issued as called, fully paid and non assessable. Commences August 1 1908 and ends August 1 1903 or dissolution by two thirds vote. Officers include president secretary treasurer and a board of directors. Charles Williams, President.
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