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About The news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1909-1911 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1910)
"5 srybnlarilarflai DOINGS OF OUR NEIGHBORS ip . ip $ EAGLE. $ ip ri- eft rj fA rJ rA rJk ft rf ef fU f Jf gb T f Ed Axe, who is at present employed as section foreman at Crete is suffering from a fractured arm. He intends moving his family to Crete as soon as he can get a house. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Price are moving into the house recently vacated by Al. Purbaugh. Oscar Anderson, Local agent for The Irondale, Wash., Jleal Estate and Investment Co., is selling a num ber of lots to Eagle people. Reports from people who have been there are encouraging. . Frank Hursh and family are making v preparations to move to twin falls, Idaho where Frank has purchased f as irrigated farm. Mrs. Uinkelplek and daughter Helen went to Lincoln Thursday "being called there by the illness of her mother. Dr. Frenholm the Elmwood dentist, was attending to professional duries here Thursday. Guy Adams is visiting relatives and friends at Plattsmouth this week. The dance given in the hall Thursday evening was well attended the music was furnished by Messrs Holden and Carlson of Lincoln, and Man speaker of this city. Joe Lack has been on the sick list the patlt week. A. L. McDonold attended the Hardware Dealers Convention at Lin coin Friday afternoon. Henry Itugba went to Weeping Water Saturday after his automobile. Geo. Myers and Louis Root each had a car load of hay shipped in from Holt County as hay seems to be vcry scarce in this vicinity. jOA, 3r tin tin tin tin tin tin tin tin rfo et tin tin k I 1 jf ty jft jg t jj jf tj p Jf4 14 . - vp IP ip ELMWOOD. tjr fA r$ rA rS tin tit fit ffi rfa rA rSfl rfn U Jf Jf 9 tfy f vjw vf J T V Saturday morning this community was shocked, by the news that Harri son Ohm had committed suicide, about 12 o'clock at night at his fathers home, three miles west and one half mile north of Elmwood, by taking Yarbloic acid. He had spent the evening in Elm wood and nothing unusual was noti ced. He was in the barber shop tf West & Rosenow playing checkers Avith the. boys, joking and seemed to be feeling as weel as usual. No cause is known for the rash act. His father and mother had gone to bed before his arrival, they heard him when he come in and in a few minutes they heard him fall on the floor. The father got up. and went down, and he lay on the floor dead. An empty bottle lay beside him, having the label scratched off. He was twenty one years old the 17th of September 1909. He was a young man that was respected by all and why he did such a thing is a my stery. He left ft note bidding them all good by and asking their forgiveness. Jin Jacobs a former Elmwood boy but now of Lyons Colorado, is here with his wife, Ihey havingbeen sum moned to the bedside of his wife's mother Mrs. S. J. Frons. L. R. Vakincr was shaking hands with the boys today. Ho is here from Elk Washington. Elmwood coal man J. M. Rogge received CO tons of hard coal today, which was much needed by those using ELMWOOD. T ip ipipipipipipipipipipipipip Last Friday night while Mr. It Creamer was attending I. 0. 0. F. Lodge at Elmwood, some one stole h,is team and buggy. He had tied his team south of Pcntiman Bros. store. Two fellows were seen to untie the team and drive south of town at a fast clip, but the parties supposed they owned the. team and nothing was thought of it until Mr. Creamer came after them. He supposed the team had broken loose and gone home, so he went home and came back Saturday morning and found out that two men had been seen to untie them and drive off- He notified the sheriff and the surrounding towns, but nothing has been heard of them yet. L. A. Tyson and wife visited the capital city Saturday, going on the early train. Mrs.-Jamcs Durbin and daughter Edith and son Buster, E. T. Comer and daughter Florence, Mr. and Mrs A. Roger and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gerbeling were sight seeing in the. capital Saturday. The funeral services of Harrison Ohm, took place at 2:50 at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor Rev. Woodcock. The remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Elmwood cemetery. Saturday one of the largest crowds gathered in Elmwood to trade, that has been our good pleasure to sec for a long time. Elmwood merchants are surely drawing their share of the trade. James Howell of Burwell, Nebraska is in town visiting old friends he having moved out in the sand hills in 1S92. He says every body is doing well. Kinkead homesteads are selling for 53,000 each and some for more. James Woodward spent Sunday at home with his wife and dauhgter Jim has a job with the Independent Phone Co., at Council Bluffs. Last Friday evening the Elmwood high school basket ball girls played the Teru Normal. Score 33 to 33; It was an interesting game from start to finish. Our girls are feeling quite elated over results. JUST PLAIN FOLKS AT THE PARMELE. This Comedy Drama will be Put On Friday and Is Full cf Interest. The weekly dramatic event of the season at the Parmcle thratre will be the return of the popular Grew Stock Company, Friday Eve, Feb. 18th The popular favor with which this talented organization were received last Wednesday evening more than proves that the theatre going public of tliis city are anxious and willing to support a company of merit. Mr. Grew has selected for his re turn engagement one of New York's latest successes, the delightful pastoral "Just Plain Folks". The play contains many delightful comedy situations that are out of the ordinary, and tells one of the sweetest love stories ever staged. The characters arc true to life and the scenes move along with the ease and naturalness that holds the heart interest to the end. In the character of Stillman Water, Mr. Grew has a part out of the or dinary, and liis portrayal of this interesting character will long be remembered. Lloyd Ingraham, Anna Cleveland, Taylor Bennett, Maud Monroe, and the balance of the com pany are all well cast. . Mr. Grew has spared no pains or expense to nuke the production com plete in every detail. "Just Plain Folks," will be presented on one night only Friday Eve., February ISth. Popular prices will prevail. 25-3."-o0 Seats on sale at Riley Hotel Thursday February 17th. To the Theatre Going Public. It seems to be the general opinion from the number of inquiries made each day that the moving picture show at the Parmcle is going to "be discontinued on account of the Stock Co., playing each week, but such is not the case. The picture show will continue as long as the patronage will warrant it and the management will continue to show the very best films obtainable. The price will remain the same 5 and 10 cents. Has Hand Injured. Luke Vroman, whilo working on the Freight Car repair track yester day afternoon about 3:30 had the misfortune to have a heavy car door fall on the first three fingers of his right hand, and mashing them badly. The first finger was nearly taken off he hurried to Dr. Livingston's office, where the injury was dressed. Mr. Vroman will be off duty for several days. A Good Proposition. Dr. Barnes has secured the terri tory of Cass and Otoe counties for the best proposition in the way of stock remedy on the market. He has fully investigated the matter and is fully convinced that ho has a rem edy which will meet the require ments needed. Ho woild like to talk with all who aro interested and he believes that he can do good service w-85-tf. , J. R. Dcnscn, has been a very busy man the last two days subpoenmg wit ncsses for the plaintiff in the case of Earl R. Blish vs C. B. & Q. R. R.. which will be for trial immediately after the case now on trial is disposed of. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS AT VALENTINE PARTY. Katie Whltakcr Invites Eleven Little Girls to Spend Afternoon Mrs. F. R. Wliitaker entertained eleven of her little daughter's play mates at a valentine party Saturday afternoon, from four to s'x o'clock. The lHtlc misses were made happy with games and sports of various kinds. They were first given a stick of gum each, and a piece of white paper, and told to form a man from the gum, some dextrous work was done in this line, the booby prize being carried off by Myra Stenner, and the first prize was awarded to Vere Brown. Another very amusing contest was over pinning a cat's tail in the proper location. The animal's picture being pinned to a sheet, and the little girls being blindfolded, turned around a couple of times and told to perform the feat. Mabel Brown carried off the booby and Alice Pollock the first prize. When the time for lunch arrived, the guests were given an opportunity to select their partners in a very unique way. Hearts of different sizes were cut in two and placed in a reeeptiele, and the little girls each drew from the reeeptiele and matched wit h some one else. A two course luncheon was served. Those present were: Helen Roberts, Myra Atenner, Blanche and Delia Sayles, Abbic, Mabel and Vera Brown, Alice Pollock, Frances Morley, Elva Hartford and Katie Whitaker. LORANCE BOWERS LITIGATES C. B. & Q. Claims Damages For Roughly Handling Live Stock and Poul try. " A case entitled Bowers vs Burlington was before the court this afternoon, in which plaintiff claims damages in the sum of about $1500.00 against tlic company which he says occurred about one year ago, in the shipment of property of plaintiff. At the time plaintiff was moving from Spencer to Cedar Creek, and the damage claimed is for injury, done to horses, poultry and household goods in the transportation in this county. The plaintiff is represented by Mathew Genng, and the company by Byron Clark and W. A. Robertson. A jury was selected this afternoon, and the trail begun, tho case will be warmly contested. Announcement. Mr. and Mrs! Gus Johnson, of this city announces the marriage of of their daughter Miss Annie to Mr. O. A. Nystroni of Omaha, to take place Thursday Ferbuary 21th at H o'clock from the Swedish Mission church. Following the wedding cere mony will be a formal reception at their home in South Park. Miss Annie was born and raised in this city is a graduate of the P. II. S. 1901. Former clerk at the Variety Store. Mr. Nystroin is employed at the Omaha Post Office, is a son of Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Nystrom of that city. Two Fancy Cats. FA Bratner is tho noswssor of two of the finest haired cats in tho villnire These rare specimen of the feline family were sent Mr. Bratner by J. II. Fitton. of Council Bluffs, tho gentlemen who drew the thorough bred pup last fcaturday evening at the raffle. The cats are of the Angoria species, and are covered with hair white as snow and several inches in length. The Tom cat cost Mr. Fitton 50O.UU and -tho Tabbic $35.00, so that when one sees them he is lonkimr at something of value. A fine cockcral spaniel pup accompanied the cats. If you want to see something fim just take a peep in Ed Bratncr's cigar store. Lost Ills Hat. A farmer was driving west on Maine street between Third and Fourth with the top of his buggy down, trot ting gaily along, this morning, when he encountered a hard gust of wind which whisked off his fedora. The head gear lighted on its rim and struck off at about a thirty mile clip, in the opposite direction from which the farmer had his prow pointed. He circled his team as quickly as he could and put whip to his steeds and chased that hat nlmost to the subway before overtaking it. One needs a string under his chin with each end attached to his hat to be sure of having it with mm inese days. Mrs. Julia Ncilaon, departed for Council Bluffs this morninir where she will visit relatives for a short time. SHELDON RETURNS Undecided as yet as to Lis Action in the Field of Politics. FRIENDS DID NOT KNOW HE WAS HERE. Came up from Mississippi on a Matter of Business and Will Return. A representative of tho Daily News had the pleasure of meeting ex Govcrnor Gcorgo L. Sheldon at Nebraska City last Sunday morning as he was returning from his cotton plantation in Mississippi to his home at Nehawka. The governor did not have1 very much to give out regarding his action ii the matter of becoming a candidate for governor or for the senate, and felt that his long absence from the state and unfanuliarity with the political conditions would not warrant him in making a statement. When he had had time to look the situation over he will be better able to juduc of the matter. While talkine with tho eovemor coming up on the train. Col. Will Hayward appeared on the scene and of course no polities was d'scusscd after that. The colonel has lately shied his caster into the congressional ring and while he hopes to land the nomina tion, recognizes the fact that he is up against some good men. MRS. HARRY REGNIER DIES VERY SUDDENLY. Body Will be Taken to Gales- burg Tomorrow. Plattflmouth citizens will be pained to learn of the sudden death of the wife of Harry Regnier, tho Burlington shop storekeeper which occurred at 2:30 this afternoon. She suffered from heart trouble since childhood and has not been well for sometime. She leaves two daughters 10 and 13 years respectively to mourn the lose of a kind mother. Mr. Regnier will receive the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community in the loss of his wife. The body will be taken to Galesburg, Illinois on No 2 tomorrow for burial. FUNERAL SERVICES OF MRS. HARRY REIGNER. Rev Austin Conducts Service at Late Residence this Afternoon. A brief and impressive funerai service over the remains of Mrs. Harry Reigner, was held this after noon by Rev. Austin of the Metho dist church at the late residence of the deceased on Pearl street. The music was furnished by the M. E. Sunday School Choir of which Gladys Reigner is a member. The deceased had been a resident of Plattsmouth, but about a year, and in that time had won a place in the affections of all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed from her circle of friends. - Interment will be made at Galesburg, Illinois, from which city Mr. and Mrs. Reigner came to Platts mouth. Unloads Three Cars Horses. Will Fight arrived at the Platts mouth yards this morning, with three car of good horses which he shipped in from his Colorado ranch. There are three stallions in the bunch worth something over $2000 each, beside two loads of heavy draught horses. The stallions aro one Belgian, one English-shire and one standard bred trotter. Mr. Fight is taking these horses to his farm southwest of Murray, where they will be kept. Some of them will be sold, and at present prices, there is quite a bunch of money in shipment. Advertised Letters. Miss Ida Homan, Miss Angie Mc- Carroll, Wm. Abbott, Samuel Bearsh, John hrvin and Lite Rhoeds. Will bo sent to Dead letter Office Fcby. 28th. M.'A. Schneider, P. M. T. II. Pollock was called to Ashland this morning on business for the Co ISIS ALCOHOL 3 PEH I'fJi." AVcgelablePrepamlonforAs similaiiiiSihcFoodanilRcdiila ling tlic Sioraachs aruLDotisof Promolcs Dteretionflwiful ncss and li-st.Contalns nclttxr Opiiim.Morphinc norMiacraL POT NARCOTIC. ltvfiia Snd" j4tx.Sraa IhrtrteaaltSA IHrrn Srfd MM MM r;.S. 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