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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (June 23, 1910)
The voca. Department I K,oeo,raoeoscooaey4 i g)ll 0 OH IglGDg t k . Af.'.I.Vt.'.S I II News Items Gathered Each Week by a Special Reporter for Thi Department of the Seml Weekly Journa Poison fly paper at Copes'. J. C. Zimnierer was at Omaha Tues day. - - - - - ' ' :Dave Straub was at Omaha Mon day. Buy your fire works at Copes' drug store. Ellis Lewton Is working for Wm. Morley. 4 Morley & Ruhge have dissolved par tnership. T. II. Straub was a visitor at Om aha Tuesday. Wm. Knabe of Berlin was a visitor here Tuesday. Charles Everett is working at Ruhge's livery barn. Nicholas Trook was at Lincoln sev eral days this week. Colonel Bates was over from Plattsmouth last week. B. C. Marquardt and family were Dunbar visitors Sunday. . Several from here attended the ball game at Talmage Sunday. E. B- Taylor was here from Spring field the first of the week. Childrens' day was observed at the Christian church Sunday evening. Mrs. Florence Durham has return ed from a visit to Colorado relatives. Harry Wellenslek, father of Banker Wcllensiek;' was here Wednesday.- Several from Berlin attended the Childrens' day exercises here Sunday evening. "Mrs. Edna Young of near Berlin, was visiting Avoca relatives the first of the week. Miss Marguerite Francis was here from Dunbar Wednesday attending the Rebekah district meeting. Henry Wulf, w lfe and son William were Plattsmouth visitors Tuesday. Nelson Anderson and Henry Heeb ner were here from Nehawka Mon day. Harry D. Woalers and Miss Anna Stubbendeck were married Thursday at the home of the bride's parents In North Branch precinct. A large num ber of relatives and friends were pres ent. They will reside on a farm southwest of town. The Rebekah's held a district meeting here on Wednesday. An af ternoon session was held and in the evening the Rebekah degree was con ferred on a candidate by the Avoca lodge. A large crowd was present. and an enjoyable time had present. The board of education have elect ed the following teachers for the coming school year: Principal, O. C. Larson, of. Plattsmouth; Interme diate, Miss Maud Hanger, of Doniph an; Primary, Miss Selnia Marquardt, of Avoca. The annual school meet ing will be held at the school' house next Monday "evening. '" CELEBRATES GOLD EN WEDDING Col. Thrasher and Wife Attend Anniversay in Iowa Colonel J. II. Thrasher returned last evening from a visit of several days with relatives at Persia, la. While away the Colonel who was ac companied by his estimable wife at tended a golden wedding near Persia, the principals being Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Davis. The wife is a sister of Mrs. Thrasher. The wedding was held at the fine farm of Mr. Davis near Persia in Harrison county, la., and was a very largely attended affair, there being some 250 in attendance Mr. and Mrs. Davis are among the best known citizens of that section. They have lived there for the past forty years and number their friends by the thousands. For the proper observation of the golden anniversary a school building which stands upon .the Davis farm was utilized, the seats being removed and tables set for the delectation of the many guests. These tables were arranged for feeding some fifty-two guests at one time and It took some five rounds before all the guests were fed. 'As would be expected in this rich and fruitful country there was everything possible to eat on the tables and the Colonel avers that he never In his life was so loaded down with hospitality as on this occasion. He ate and ate until he could hold no more. I here were a great many very handsome and ex pensive golden presents given Mr and Mrs. Davis as a memorial from their many relatives and friends. On the whole the occasion was made one which the good people cannot but re member during all their lives. Mr and Mrs. Davis are the proud par ents of nine boys and pne girl. The boys are thrifty like thejr parents and eight of them are the '.owners of fine farms adjacent to their folks One of the boys is a student in the law department of the university of Nebraska. The Colonel Is more than delighted with bis trip and regretted having to cut It short and return but pressure of business compelled him to. His wife remains for a few days longer visit and Is expected home on Saturday. ' r ., A Very !Sal Case. From 'Wednesday's Dally. A case which is unusually pathetic has been on hearing today before the insanity commission consisting, of Clerk of the Court Robertson, At torney D. O. Dwyer and Dr. B. F. Brendel of Murray. The complaint is against Mrs. Cus Mohr of Avoca, a prominent lady of that town. Mrs. Mohr has been taking treatment In Omaha at St.. Joseph's hospital for several weeks past for nervous trou ble, her complaint being really ner vous prostration. , She has recently developed suicidal tendencies and it was thought best to have he com mitted to the insane ward where she can have the best of treatment. Ac cordingly, Louis Dunkak cf Avoca went to Omaha and brought her down to this city where she receiv ed examination at the hands of the board. They decided that her condi tion was Buch that Bhe should be com mitted to the asylum at Lincoln and so ordred the sheriff to take her there. The unfortunate lady was in bad condition being carried from the depot to the country court room where the hearing was had. She Is accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Schmidt of Avoca, two well known residents of that city. Mrs. Mohr was taken to Lincoln this afternoon on the Schuyler train. Sheriff Quinton and Mrs. Schmidt were to accompany her to the sani tarium. Organizes New Lodge Councilman Wm. Gravett was a vis itor last Saturday at Weeping Water where he organized a tribe of Red Men, acting under a special dispen sation from Great Sachem J. H. Grosvenor of Aurora. The new lodge starts under the most favorable aus pices having a membership of 50 to come with. The enthusiasm at the meeting was great and Councilman Gravett was highly pleased with the Ehowing which was made. He be lieves that Weeping Water will have one of the live tribes on the reserva tion and he is firmly of the opinion that there .will be a great future for this tribute. He was assured by a large number of the members of the new lodge that they would have a good delegation present at the Fourth of July celebration In this city. Mr. Gravett has made an excellent record as a Red Man and he put the new lodge through in fine shape last Sat urday night. He is experienced In by all ! the work and he gave the boys a fine exemplification of the ritual. The local tribe was much pleased to learn that another tribe had been estab lished In the county and hopes to see more Red Men and brothers all over the county In the near future. Mr. Gravett has a dispensation to vis it Ashland and organize the Red Men there and he. hopes to get there within a few days. . The Red Men have made marvelous strides since they were organized in this state and have becoem one of the most powerful organizations here. . n - 'i ' i 41 I 'a 3 that will give satisfaction under all conditions is the ever reliable Also, Perfection and Quick Meal Oil Stoves. Don't for get that hot weather will soon be here, and to be sure to have your stove when you are ready for it, let us take your order now. J U Kl Loco: HARDWARE! HEATING! PLUMBING 9 GOES 10 WEST Efill PACIFIC Clyde upelt formerly or I his City Takes New Position. The following Item in the Denver Post relates to a former Lincoln boy "The Western Pacific announced another appointment yesterday, which will take a Denver man to San Fran clsco to aid in the operation of the new road. "Clyde Opelt, dining car superin tendent of the Colorado Midland road has been placed in charge of the din Ing car service and eating house sys tem of the Western Pacific, the ap pointment to become effective July 1 Mr. Opelt left Denver for the coast last night and will make an Inspec tion of the system and the now diners the road will use preparatory to tak ing charge. ''George W. Vallery, general man ager of the Midland, recommended Xo Tired Feeling. Prof. Loewy of Berlin found a new remedy called spermin, which should put an end to all tire-feeling and ex haustion. The cause of this effect on the human body the Inventor is unable to explain.. This remedy will hardly be assessible to the people as long as it is- used - as an injection under the skin.''"' We called several times, the attention of our readers to a remedy which quickly cures phy sical and mental exhaustion. It Is Trlner's American Elixir of Bittei Wine, which , will . stimulate the dl gestlve organs to work, strengthening them at the same time. This will enable them to accept enough food to build new, rich blood, and to make the' circulation normal. Use It in all diseases where the symptoms are: loss of appetite, quick exhaustion, nervousness, constipation, lack of energy, At drug store. Jos. Triner, 1333-1339 So. Ashland ave., Chicago 111. ALVO NEWS Phone your news to Alvo Drug Co. Fhones Alvo 20a; Bell, blk 1535." Mrs. J. A. Shaffer visited in Lin coln Monday. L. D. Mullen went to Lincoln Wed nesday evening. A band of Gypsies stormed the town Tuesday. i i' ; Mr. and Mrs. James Rouse spent Sunday in Talmyra. Fred Dreamer and family spent Sunday in Palttsmouth. " ' ; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Stone and son autoed to Ashland Sunday. May me De Vore spent Monday night with Mrs. S. Cashner, ' . Miss Lizzie Taylor is (insisting, Mrs. A. I. Bird with her housework. S. C. Boyles and E. M. Stone were In Plattsmouth on business last'TueS' day. Miss Orpha Mullen left Monday for Faranac, Mich, to visit her aunts and uncles. , George Baker, the painter, dropped dead Monday morning northeast of town. Miss Stella Shaw of Lincoln visited Miss Grace Foreman between trains Saturday. The Ladies of the Methodist Epis copal church gave an ice cream so cial' last week. Colonel Bates of the Journal, was circulating among his friends Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Nervia Knott and son Irvln went to Waverly Monday, returning home Tuesday. Dale Boyles went to Plattsmouth on business last Saturday, returning home Sunday evening. Harry Vickers of Omaha Sundayed South Omaha Tuesday night. Friends surprised Vei l Linch Tues day evening In honor of his birthday. Ice cream and enke was served. "t Friends gathered at the home of Dan i Williams Tuesday evening and helped him celebrate his birthday. Mis Grace llalley went to Lincoln Sunday on No. 17 to attend the sum mer school at Uie state university. A party of friends gathered at the home of Edith and Glonn Foreman Monday and spent a very enjoyable time. A four act drama entitled, "The Iron Hand," was given by Murdo'ck talent In the Alvo hall on the evening of June 16. Mrs. A. J. Foreman and daughter Hazel returned from Rarey Monday noon, where they visited Ed. Fore man and wife. Miss Flossie Strain and Elmer Storekeeper at (illmon. . ' i J. R. Hunter departed this morn ing for Gibson where he takes charge of the local store of the Burlington. 11.' It. Shriner who was storekeeper at that point has resigned and Mr. Hunter has been appointed as his successor. The you tig nnih Is a thor oughly capable and able young man and will inake good in his new posi tion without doubt. Ho has been con nected with the Burlington road for Borne, years past and has wonithe new place by virtue of hard work and close attention to details. The Gib son store Is one of the most Import ant of the subsidiary Btores of the Burlington west of the river and a great deal of responsibility rests upon tho storekeeper at that point. Mr. Hunter Is personally a very popular young man and one who has a great many personal friends In this city and vicinity who will' be glad to hear he Strain of Bethany, came In Tuesday t8 doing so well In bis work rA t'luU D four ilnt.o utlth ihlH ' di c itn via j a niiu i uc ll aillllp Mrs. D. A. Vincent. 4) 4 Fly Season ts Screen Season Flies are cere. - Old screens look rusty and dingy. New screens cost much more than a new coat of paint. Give old screens a coat of Sherwin-Williams SCREEN ENAMEL and make them look like new. Sherwin-Williams Screen Enamel does not gum up the wire. It leaves a fair gloss that prevents dust, dirt and moisture from remaining on the screen. Easy to apply. Made in two colors black and green. Put up in pint, pint and quart tins. t FOB SALE BY OR A E. COPES, Druggist Mr. Opelt to the Western Pacific as with the home folks, returning to the best man he knew of available for his work Monday noon the place." State Journal. J. H. Stromeer took In the Retail Mr. Opelt is quite well known in Coal Dealers convention at Omaha on this city, having been clerk at the Tuesday and Wednesday. Hotel Riley for several years when Sam Jordan who has been home his father, the late Jos. Opelt, was for a couple of weeks returned to his proprietor of that institution. He is work Monday at Omaha a popular man and an excellent hotel Mr- E. Vincent of Denver, stopped man. That he will make the West- between trains Tuesday to visit his em Pacific a good man. Is an assured aunt,- Mrs. D. A. Vincent. i - i fact and his many friends are glad to The Stroemer Lumber & Grain note his advancement. Mr. Vallery company shipped a car of hogs to who recommended him is also an old Plattsmouth man, and a very popula nnd. efficient railroad official. " Entertains Jolly KJirlit Card Club.1 "' Mrs. C. R. Burdick entertained Ihq Jolly Eight Card club in a most charming manner yesterday aft'erf noon at her pleasant home on north1 Fourth street. The principal amusement was de rived from cards, there being seven or eight games played. In the contest Miss Frances Kanka won the first prize and Miss Paula Goos captured the booby prize, which consisted of an imitation peanut holding two lit tle Eskimo dolls in it. A pleasant feature was the presence of Mrs. Mary Rezner of Edgemont, S. D., a former member of the club. Following the card games a deli cious and dainty luncheon was served at the card, tables. This luncheon consisted of something cool, such as Ices, cakes and the like and the guests found it delightfully appetiz ing and pleasant. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Burdlck's hospitality on this occasion were Mes- dames Wm. Hlnrlchsen, John Lutz, Ofe, Val Burkel, A Croscary, Kanka; anuses Frances Kanka, Pearl and Rose Mumm and Paula Goos. Mrs. J. M. Johns assisted the hostess in entertaining and serving. John Schmidt and wife of Avoca are Bpendlng the day In the city, com ing in to attend the Mohr hearing while Mrs. Schmidt Is taking an ac tive part in caring for the unfortun ate lady. Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, Itch, hives herpes, scabies Doan's Oint ment. At any drug store. C. R. Jordan went to Plattsmouth Sunday to meet with the county com missioners Monday. He returned home Tuesday evening. Porter Appleman and family visited with his brothers, L. B. and Harry Appleman Friday night. They were en route to Holt county in an auto. Wm. Worrel aged 63 . years, died Sunday morning after an illness last ing several weeks. He was burled in Belmont cemetery Monday after noon, i Miss Alta Llnch returned home from York, Neb., where she taught school the past year, last Friday by way of Greenwood. E. M. Stone and son and Verl Linch meeting her there. Miss Pearl Keefer returned home from Iowa City last Thursday on No. 5, where she has attended school the past year. She was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Prouty and children. Adam lllld and wife, Louis Puis and wife and Michael lllld of Hed rick, la., came in this afternoon from the country for a visit of several hours with friends and relatives in the city. Mr. Puis took advantage of his trip to the city to call at the Jouranl office and renew his sub scription to the paper for another year. The party will have a very en joyable trip to this city as they are all popular and well known citizens and well liked. Mrs. J. C. Petersen departed this morning for Omaha. . Her trunk which was lost and mention of which was made in yesterday's Journal, has been located at Omaha and it is to look after getting it back home that she makes the trip today. ' ' Louis Dunkak, one of Avoca's best citizens, came in this morning from Omaha In his machine, having driven from his home to Omaha where ho took Mrs. Gus Mohr into his machine and brought her to this city. Mr. Dunkak is one of the vnest men in southern Cass or for that matter in any part of the country and he Is al ways a welcome caller In this city. He paid the Journal one of his pleas ant calls and Is invited to come again and often. Use ''Forest Rose" flour If you want the best results in making good bread. Try a sack and you will buy no other. For sale by all leading dealers. ' 1 'Women's Muslin Underwear!) 1 f 0 night roe) in Nainsook unci Muslin; lace and embroi dery trimmed, long and short sleeves, high and low neck. Per garment from 89c to $3.50 MUSLIN DRAWERS! Lace and embroidery trimmed, oc in QQft V Per pair from M 11) 30C O 0 Corset Covers from, White Under Skirts, lace and embroidery trimmed from. 25 to 98c 98c to S6 n mm' f 1 E. Q. DEYM K v' " - " " rh