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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1903)
f r TIio Plattsmontli Jcnrnol it Was the Flu! (HER WAS A BOY! ' I J Kf1 ' V J v -. Weeping Water From the Herald. Horn to Mr. and Mrs. John Ramsey, of Manlej, Friday, March 10, a boy. Harvey Carper died Thursday, March 12, 1903, at the home of hi son James M. Carper, 51 miles northeast of Weeping Water, at the are f 7."i years. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. A Miller, 2 miles southeast of Weeping Water, Thursday evening, March 12, occurred the marriage of their daugh ter, Stella Mae, to Elmer Wurman" . Prof. F. L. Kendall, wife and liy, of Clielmsford, Mass., arrived in town Friday night and made a few days visit with relatives and friends. They came from Adams here, where they were in attendance during the sick ness and death of Mrs. Kendall's mother, Mrs. Cor ley. Dr. Ilungate received a hurry call Saturday, from John VanC'leave, no tifying him that his 18 months old child had gotten hold of a bottle or washing ammonia, and drank a portion of it. 1'rompt action saved the child's life but it wxs very sick, and the throat badly burned and swollen. Mr. and Mrs. (). T. Leyda received a telegram announcing the dangerous illness of his mother and they departed Saturday morning for Falls City. J. M. Leyda and wife of l'lattsmouth also went down, so the boys were all present at the hour of death which occurred Saturday, March 14th. A more extended notice will appear next week. If. IS. Thompson is the name of a traveling man who has been coming to this town oil ami on for fifteen years recently traveling for an Omaha soap company. Monday he drove in from Kim wood, and it was noticed he was deranged. He didn't-know how he got here, where he was going, nor any thing for sure. A paralytic stroke is supposed to have caused the trouble in his head, or perhaps a blood vessel burst ed, that effects him temporarily. W. II. Fool took him in charge and escorted him to Lincoln where he said Ids home was on south 12th street. From the Hfpuhllcan. Dr. George Fillmore, of Murray, was on our streets Monday shaking hands with oid friends. Jim Minnier sold Joyce Sc Thomson seventeen head of 9 months old hogs last Saturday for the neat sum of $3;w.0;". The price paid was 7 cents per pound. The Methodist ladies are going to have the parsonage painted on the outside and do some papering as well. It will be much improved when they get through kwith what they have planned. J. S. Carnes, who sold his farm south of town last winter and bought the J. ,T. IUtchey farm of 240 acres near . Wabash has got moved to his new 7 home which Is one of the best im--T. proved .farms in Elm wood precinct. '.'Jajc'iMeier's host of friends here , 'wUl-cglad to learn that he is tobe- . 'come a permanent fixture and a busi ness man of our town. Jake has . bjuught a half interest in Jensen's drugstore and will join the firm April '1st. ' Onr- nf Mr Mnrtin's Jitilp hovs imt v, '' i 4-h over Saturday afternoon but v' J i - fnrtentilir hf was not spriouslv hurt. - w ' -j j , ..V-Thfe little fellow was pretty badly f scarred, and will not care to repeat the ;;expenence soon. uuas. imcnman was giving Johnson & Barnes' delivery .t, wagon and when in front of Mr. Martin's house, turned out to pass a team; the boy was In the road near the wagon and Charley didn't see him until he had driven onto him. Two wheels passed overthe boy and his escape from injury was indeed very lucky. Elmwood From the Leader-Echo. G. M. Kennedy, the Tlattsmouth Telephone company's electrician was in town yesterday on business. Jacob Ryan died Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock and the funeral was held Wednesday from the Dunker church south of Alvo. Hazel, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marshall, died Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. The funeral will be held today at 11 o'clock from the Methodist church. Philip Lohnes and Miss Alma Brun- kow were married yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the home of the bride four miles southeast of town, Rev Hanson officiating. Miss Bertha McFall lias been en gaged to teach the Chilson school three miles northeast of Weeping Water, J. F. IaddIeford, the former teacher, having gone to Louisville, Kentucky, to attend Medical school. Rev. A. Hanke returned Monday evening from Harvard, where he spent a week attending the annual con ference of the German Evangelical church. Rev. Hanke was returned to to the Elmwood charge for another year. F. II. McLain and family left the latter part of last week for Seattle, Washington, going from there to Albany, Oregon, where they expect to locate. This estimable family will be greatly missed In Elmwood, but we wish them success and haDDines In their new home. ILoviisville From the Courier. There is no test like the test of time. Cures everything that can be cured by a Perfect, Penetrating Liniment. Good for Han or Beast. One small bottle of Mexican flus tang Liniment will effect a cure when a gallon of the watery compounds sold as liniment would have no result It is money thrown away to buy them Monday, March 10, a nine pound boy. Clias. McMullin and son Frank left for Weiser, Idaho, Monday where they have mining interests. They expect to prospect for gold this year and think their chances are verv bright for a rich strike. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Boom died Sunday of irrita tion of the brain. The funeral was idd in the GJendale church, interment n the Glendale cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Boom have the sympathy of all n their sad bereavement. Mr. Rau of Garrison took charge of the I J. & M. station here Tuesday. He is a very pleasant gentleman and we bespeaic for him a kind reception by the people of Louisville. He is not married. We have had the pleasure of his acquaintance and feel sure he will lie well liked. A report was circulated in Sarpy county the past week that the M. 1. would put watchmen at each end of the railroad bridge and let no one walk across. Supt. Rathbun, who has been here for u week, was asked about the matter and considered it quite a joke. He said the report was entirely false. J. D. Ferguson has been offered $100 per acre cash for his tine farm four miles southwest of town. This is one of the best farms in the state of Ne braska. The improvements are of the best. Some of the loveliest shade and ornamental trees grow in the yard that grow in this part of the country. Mr. Ferguson will not sell as he thinks the farm suits him all right. NehawkeL From the lieglster. The editor has been trying a sample of the grip this week. Born, to Rev. and Mrs. Kiser Sunday morning March 15, a boy. Nehawka is very fortunate in having escaped a seige of measles so far. A trained nurse arrived from Lin coln to care for Mrs. Kropp who is still very sick. Garnet Hartly left Wednesday for Ashland, North Dakota, where he ex pects to prove up on a homstead. Mr. Bert Painter has gone out to the Pacific coast to buy land. He went to Washington and if lie don't like it there he may drift over to Ore gon. The Kirkpatrick residence was the scene of a very pleasant social event last Tuesday evening. At about 8 o'clock a dozen guests assembled and the evening was spent at progressive carrom. v arious degrees oi skui were exhibited aud many laughable inci dents occurred. Altogether a very pleasant evening was spent. The party broke up at a late hour and every one present felt that they had had a royal good time. Greenwood From the News. Mrs. D. M. Quackenbush and daugh ter of Pennsylvania are visiting Mrs. Quackenbush's sister, Mrs. Lytle. St. Patrick's day was appropriatly celebrated in this city, and everybody without a green ribbon was entirely out of style. Although the grippe has been raging in this locality of late, most of the victims have recovered surliciently to be at their places of business once more. The last few days of warm weather liave brought out all the old base ball suits in town, and every vacant lot is being turned into a ball park in conse quence. Chas. McPherson who has been night operator and agent for the B. & M. at this place so long, has resigned his position and accepted a more luc rative one with the Western Union at Omaha. This is Charlie's home, and his many friends here who reluctlant ly bid him good bye, although pleased to think he has gone a notch higher in his chosen vocation. Aaron L. Van loren, an old and re spected citizen of this community, died very suddenly on last Thursday afternoon. Although he had been ailing for some montlis, this sudden ending of a busy life came most un expected. The funeral was held from the family home northeast of town on Saturday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Fowler of the Methodist church officiating. The Woodman lodge of this city attended in a body, while his former comrades of the G. A. R. were the pall bearers. The services were most im pressive, and a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors followed the remains of the 'departed Union From the Ledger. Miss May me Graves of l'lattsmouth, a niece of the Ledger editor, came Wednesday to make us several days visit. Rev. A. L. Folden and wife have both been quite sick this week, but we are informed that they are slowly improving. The grip had Fay Rose in its tender embrace Monday, but he finally came out best and will remain on earth for some time yet. Dr. Walker and Will Wolfe packed up their guns and cigarette cases Wed nesday evening and left for the For ney lakes over in Iowa to spend a few days hunting ducks and cursing their luck. The Ledger man declined their invitation to go with them we went once and haven't yet forgotten it. Claim Agent Jeffers.of the Missouri Pacific was here last Friday to adjust the damage sustained by Dick Conrad a few weeks ago, w hen a train killed some of his horses. Mr. Conrad in formed us that the matter was easily settled to his entire satisfaction, and that he found Mr. Jeffersa very fair and honorable gentleman. Some of the democrats in this vici nity arc referring to county politics occasionally, and we have heard the name of L. R. Upton mentioned as an available man for the democratic nomi uation for county clerk. Mr. Upton is a good democrat and a good man, but we hope he will not be offered as a sacrifice upon the political altar, for L. A. Tyson will no doubt be the re publican nominee for a second term. From the Ileacon. Wm. Klimke expects to move to Murdock in a few days. A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Spath Wednesday morning, so says Dr. Thomas. Alvin Reiter who was operated on Saturday for appendicitis is getting along nicely and all hopes are enter tained for his recovery. Miss Edna Walker who is teaching the Benz district has been quite sick the past week and consequently there was no school this week. Miss Grace Blodgett who has been very sick the past week is much better at this writing. Mrs. J. M. Beardsley has been teaching in her place. Wednesday evening just as the clock was striking seven, Mr. Austin Trimble and Miss Alta nudson, ac companied by the best man, Will Hud son and bridesmaid, Miss Emma Miller marched into the parlor at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Trimble, and were united in marriage by Rev. J. G.', Walker. The parlor was beautifully decorated for the occasion and Miss Alma Trimble played the march. A large crowd of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony, after which con gratulations were in order. The guests were then invited to the dining room where stood a table groaning un der the weight of a delicious supper. These young people are well and favorably known and need no intro duction. The Beacon joins with their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous j jurney through life. Ceder Creek Special Correspondence James Terryberry and Ed Kelly attended "A Wise Woman" at the Parmele theatre last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Born were visit ing with W. II. Lohnes last Sunday. Adam Mohr and wife, of Papilion are visiting with friends in this vici nity. The little three-year-old daughter of W. II. Heil is sick with lung fever. George Lohnes, jr., is on the sick list this week. A large crowd attended the Glen dale literuary last Friday night, and all enjoyedra good time. George Wal radt won first prize, which was a glass full of Hour, for being the bets coon. Their paper was out of sight. It is reported that three of George Miller's children are down with the measles, , Jacob Treitsch, jr., is surely break ing the record in farming. He sowed all his wheat, and has cultivated some but is now enjoying a good rest this hot weather. Mr. editor; don't you think our re publicans In office would be all O. K. if they could only have the Belgin hare grafted onto their bald heads? Before the cyclone came along ne owed a full month's rent. It moved him sixty miles and now He doesn't owe a cent. Lillib Snowtlake. D Y CO : .THE BEST MEXICAN U LiU U lMj iy Lfljlia Avoca Special Corresi oihIcimt.' I). G. McAllister was up from Dun bar a few hours Saturday. Floyd Harshman had business in Omaha last Friday. Miss Ada Albion, of Union, was in Avoca last Saturday. Henry Westlake spent a few days this week visiting at Eagle. Louis Marquardt ' made a trip to Utica last Saturday. Dr. J. W. Brendel had business at Lincoln the front end of 1 1 le week. A number from this vicinity attend ed Dunn's sale at Weeping Water Sat urday last. Charles Clark and family spent one day last week visiting Union friends. V. W. Straub had business at Oma ha several days last week. Selma Marquardt, who is attending the State University at Lincoln, spent a'few days this week at home. Joseph Malcolm took a load of Hour to Union Tuesday. Myncrd Special Corri'hMUiJi-iire. Beginning with sick people 1 will try and entertain your readers with a few items. Sick people no one ever heard of so many in o;ie vicinity. Jim Speck's little twin girl died Tuesday night of measles, and was buried at l'lattsmouth cemetery Wednesday. The rest of his family are now out of danger. Stephen Barker is now on the road to recovery, after an illness of several weeks. J. R. Vallery is on the sick list, grippe is said to be the cause. C. II. Yallery's family are having the measles the second time, at least so reported. Ye humble writer has one child down with re mittant fever, while A. L. Cox's child ren have just recovered from an attack of the measles. There are others but we will not chronicle all, or you may think we do not live in a good place. Wm. Wenkc is the proud father of a big regulation nine pound boy, who arrived on the 18th- You could easily tell there was something the matter, the way William smiles. W. D. Wheeler was in our town on Tuesday, driving a span of new mules, or, we meant to sajr, he was breaking them, assisted by his son, Albert. Wm. Richardson's family were taken ill one day last week from eating can ned meat, but Dr. Cummins pulled them through all right. Frank Warren, our rural delivery man, is on the sick list this week, and Dr. Porter is substituted in his stead. Word has been received from the Willems boys, who moved to Madison county, that they got there all right; but had to reload at South Omaha on account of having their cattle car overloaded. Our grain men are kept on the jump this week, but we have not learned how far they have jumped. What has become of our Cedar Creek poet? Don't hide your poetry under a half bushel or a soapbox. Yu No. MR.S. L. S. ADAMS. mtwm, Tel "Wine of Cardul is indeed a blessing to tired women. Having suffered for seven years with weakness and bear-Insj-dowa pains, and having tried sev eral doctors and different remedies with no success, your Wine of Cardui was the only thing which helped me, and eventually cured me It seemed to build up the weak parts, strengthen the system and correct irregularities.' By "tired women" Mrs. Adams means nervous women who have disordered menses, falling of the womb, ovarian troubles or any of these ailments that women have. You can cure yourself at home with this great women's remedy. Wine of Cardui. Wine of Cardui has cured thousands of cases which doctors have failed to benefit. Whv pot begin to get well today? All druggists have $1.00 bottles. For ny stomach, liver or bowel disor der Thedford's Black-Draught should be used. Far mirlm ud lltmtara, iddrew. rlrln STjnptoraa, The iAdlea AdTuory Depart- If"", Tht C hmtt&noog StadiciM Co ore ii f v 1 9 BOB L - A. Inn a of 0 -for Bee Hive Restaurant, Main Street IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE. Meal at all hours. Special at tention to the fanner patrons. The tables are supplied with the best the markets afford. JOHN COKEY, Proprietor. ED. FITZGERALD, PROPRIETOR OF Livery, Hack and Baggage Line. MOVING VAN. Removing of Household Goods a Specialty. Also, Heavy Drayinj;. JAG HOUSE And Get a Good One NO HEADACHES In his Elegant Booze. The Red Front 515 Main Street PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Time Table ;ii.ihiiMo ;t - Plattsmotith, Neb. Lincoln. Omaha, Chicago, St. Joe, Kansas City, St. Louis and all points East and South. Denver, Helena, Butte, Portland Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and all points West. Trains Leave as Follows: No. 34 Local to Pacific Junction 9:55 am No. 4 Local express, daily, all points east and south 10:00 am No. 30 Freight, daily except Sunday, to Pacific Junction 2:40 pm No. 26 Local to Pacific Junction 4:45 pm No. 2 Local express, to Iowa points. Chicago and the east 4 :32 pm No. 10 Fast express, daily, from Lin coln to St. Joseph. Kansas City, St. Louis. Chicago, and all points east and south 8: pm No. 19 Local express, daily, Omaha, Lincoln. Ienver and intermediate stations. 7:54 am No. 27 Local express to Omaha, via Ft. Crook and South Omaha, daily except Sunday. 9:25 am No. 29 Local freight, to Cedar Creek, Louisville and South Bend, daily except Sunday 6:40 am No. 7 Fast mail, daily, to Omaha and Lincoln 2:12 pm No. 6 Through vestlbuled express for all points east. 7:28 am No. 3 Vestibuled express, daily, Den ver, all points in Colorado, Utah and California 3:33 pm No. 13 Lincoln. Grand Island. Black Hills. Montana and Pacific north west 10:28 pm No. 33 Local express. Louisville. Ash land. Wahoo, Schuyler, daily ex cept Sunday". 3: 50pm No. 20 From Omaha. 3:47 am Sleepins. dininjr and reclining chair cars (seats free) on through trains. Tickets sold and baggage checked to any point in the United States or Canada. For information, time tables, maps and tickets call on or write to W. L. Pickett, local agent. Plattsmotith. Neb., or J. Francis, gen eral passenger agent. Omaha, Nab. CALL AT Missouri Pacific Time Table TKAINS GOING KOKTIJ. I 5.37 am no! k.."".!!!"!.."..".!!"." p TRAINS GOING SOUTII. No. 2 ."....:...n.s I No. 122, local freight 7 36 No, 18 For two generations Mexican Mus tang Liniment has been the standby the one Sure Remedy of farmers and stockmen. The more people know about it the more they swear by it. It goes to the very core of pain and drives it out of the body. The public believes in it for its posi tive healing powers. Sold everywhere 00(1 lb IS A LUXURY! WE MAUE THEM FOR 15C. VELVET SPONOES, CA11KI AGE SPONG MS, SLATE SPONGES. ETC. Sponges: lc to oOc, We believe this the finest shipment of gpoiifreH yet received, tlmy having been taken from the Mediterranean Sa. We buy our sponges direct from the iinMrter, jivini the custo mer the advantage of the low prices. F. G. FRICKE CO., Plattsmotith, Nebraska. THE BANK OF CASS COUNTY, " PLATTSAIOUTH. INEB. CAPITAL, STOCK $50 000 00 SURPLUS 10 000 00 OFFICERS: CHAS. C. PA KM ELK PRESIDENT J. M. PATTERSON VICE PKESI I)ENT T. M. PATTERSON CASHIER We Want Your Business. A. H. Weekbaeh&Co., keep all First-Class Groceries and Canned Goods. Everything in the Provision Line and Sea sonable Goods. Their Stock is always Fresh from the Markets. Telephone 54. The undersigned would respectfully announce to the public that he has leased what is known as the W. D. LIVErRV BARN and will endeavor to keep a first-class Boarding, Feed and Sale Barn. Will buv and sell Horses and Mules ON COMMISSION! I will also continue to pay the highest market price for FAT MOCaS AND CATTLE! O. M. STREIGMT, RESIDENE 'PHONE 34-7. Plattsmotith, .... pERCMERON er. Home, 2 miles west of town. Come and see me, write or tele phone. A. L. AYRES, Shenandoah, la. CSAsk for circulars, and when writing please mention this paper, Sponge PMARMACISTS, (Grocers Waterman Block. JONES: Nebraska. 3TALLIONS! 70 FIRST-CLASS YOUNG Percheron Stallions now in our Shen andoah stables. Our last importation arrived October 20, H02 mostly black :-year-olds, o0 imported stallions. An elegant string of 25 big two's and three's of my own breeding. ( ALSO, 30 GOOD MARES! Purchaser given his own time. Stock all guaranteed as represented. All stallions guaranteed average suro breed Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hester, soldier to the grave. A 1. 'i