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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
6
Lincoln veteran R H Thorpe plans to return from Denver to seek the Republican nomination in Nebraska's first congressional district. State Auditor Marsh also enters the race for the same nomination, challenging for the GOP seat.
Chapter F pays tribute to Amelia Streight and Jessie Baker noting their service to the church and PEO and expressing sympathy to their families. The item closes with a local ad for Bates Book and Stationery offering Halloween novelties and designs.
The thirtieth annual Nebraska Federation of Women's clubs opened in Scottsbluff Neb with over 300 delegates and visitors at the Orpheum theater. Amendments adopted and changes voted down included auditor replacement with a public accountant and a proposed dues structure.
George J Monk announces return to Cass County to handle the Baker Remedies and asks patrons to wait for the Baker man with a brief public notice from Weeping Water Nebraska.
Itching bleeding protruding or blind piles have yielded to Dean's Ointment. The remedy sells for 60c at all drug stores and promises relief.
A long column records visitors and business in and around Weeping Water plus corn harvest notes. Edward Dowler, George Ellis, Adolph Steinkamp, J M Ranney, Ruth Ranney, and Chas Seeley are among those mentioned. Farther entries cover corn yields, county officials, and community members visiting Elmwood, Lincoln, Akron, and Avoca. Scholars support Lyceum plans with a first program, The Two Fellows and One Girl.
Wm J Rau a banker from Manley displays freehand drawing at the county fair. The exhibit reflects his artistic skill as part of the fair’s features.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church in Weeping Water hosted Rev. Runells, Miss Wood, and Dr. John West with a large crowd and a supper for about eighty covers.
Peter Miller returned home last Tuesday from Milford after being summoned by the death of his brother Charles H. Miller. Charles was a Spanish American War veteran and had lived at the Soldiers' home for about a year. A fuller life sketch will appear in a future issue.
The Woman's Club of Weeping Water gathered with member Mrs. Bullis for an afternoon program. An excellent program was prepared and well received. Mrs. Bullis entertained with a delightful luncheon that added to the pleasure of the occasion.
Last Tuesday night a blaze swept through the Heneger residence in Weeping Water. Edward Heneger was away due to family quarantine for scarlet fever. his wife and two children escaped as the house and furnishings, valued at about 5000 dollars, were consumed with only 1000 dollars of insurance in force.
The Rev Alfred V Hunter son of Mr and Mrs L N Hunter of Weeping Water recently returned from Omaha where he pursued Methodist church duties as district superintendent of the Hastings conference He will depart for Hastings soon with his parents and travel via Tecumseh to visit Earl Hunter before reaching Hastings
J M Tee, a garden manager, was showing a farm near Weeping Water when a hedge post along the line fence sprang forward and struck him in the mouth. The post damaged Teegarden’s lip and loosened a front tooth, but he remained cheerful and joked about the mishap.
The obituary notes the passing of Mrs. Charles Ward Jr an esteemed local woman. Her life and community work are acknowledged as a valued part of the town’s fabric.
Miss Maude Teel, 36, of Avoca, died after an acute appendicitis operation in Omaha. She was a devoted Christian, wife of Ward Teel, mother of two boys Gale Reed and Kenneth Rex, and left grieving husband and children. Funeral at Weeping Water church, led by Rev. Cruze.
An Omaha man Marvin R. Bishop accidentally discharged a shotgun while hunting near Weeping Water. His son Marvin Bishop Jr. was shot in the shoulder with severe muscle and tissue damage. EMS aided at Weeping Water and at the Missouri Pacific station before transport to Omaha for further care.
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