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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1921

Page

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Relief Promised as Federal Order Validates Nebraska Rates

Nebraska shippers gain relief as the Interstate Commerce Commission modified a federal order to validate state rate corrections issued July 29 to March 10. Commissioner Taylor’s Washington visit with ICC leaders led to a ruling allowing Nebraska to adjust rates without applying a 35 percent pre corrected amount, while railroads may reduce state rates to align with interstate levels.

H. G. Taylor Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Nebraska Railway Commission Nebraska State Interstate Commercce Commission State Commission Union Pacific Road Nebraska Commission Taylor Edzar Clark W. M. Daniels Inter- State Commerce Commission Commmmissioner Central City Aurora Central Civ Federal Commission Neraska Congress Senator Capper Kenyon

Seed corn and gift cards for sale at journal office

Extra early white seed corn with red cob for sale by C C Barnard. Telephone 4022. Also the most exquisite line of birthday and gift cards available at the Journal office.

Cc. C. Barnard Journal Office

Entertains Old Folks at Nebraska Masonic Home

At Sunday services Rev. A V Hunter led the Methodist church service with twenty seven members of the church youth Bible class joining in the music. The young group’s participation pleased the elderly residents and was a thoroughly enjoyed part of the afternoon.

Nebraska Masonic Home A. V. Hunter Methodist Church Young People's Bible Class

Antiquated Family Clock Restored To Ticking Life

Ghrist & Ghrist store displays a rare 100 year old clock found in A. M. Arries home attic. Expert clockmaker J. W. D. Patch restored it and verified its antique works and steady timekeeping.

Ghrist & Ghrist A. M. Arries Christ J. W. D. Patch Nebraska

Youthful Speeders Fined Ten Dollars Plus Costs

Monday's Dark reports Judge Archer presided as Floyd Becker and Miss Mariel Streight faced charges from Chief Manspeaker for speeding while trying to pass in their cars. Each received a $10 fine plus costs totaling 13.

Archer Floyd Becker Mariel Streight

Louisville Men Misidentified In Omaha Theater Robbery Mixup

Two Louisville residents were mistaken for Lincoln theater burglars after a railway stop in Meadow. They were detained by South Side police and later freed by Sheriff Quinton and state officers, revealing they had no criminal record and had not broken into any safe.

Louisville Omaha All Nations Murphy-Did-Its Meadow Rock Island Albright South Side Orpheum Lincoln Briges Quinton

Trial Costs Reduced for Cass County Jury

Merk of the District Court James M. Robertson has issued a warrant for 233.10 dollars from Otoe county to cover witness and incidental fees for the State of Nebraska versus Frank Popel Jr. The case was moved to this county on venue from Otoe to Cass County, saving Cass County the jury panel expense that would have applied at Nebraska City.

Burdock Bitters Promises Digestion and Health

A historical ad promotes Burdock Bled Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and a path to normal weight and purified blood. Sold at all drug stores for $1.25.

America

Funeral of Mrs Janesovsky Held in Chicago and Plattsmouth

The funeral of Mrs Rose Janesovsky, born in Bohemia May 8 1849, was held in Chicago where she lived for 54 years, with burial in Bohemian Cemetery. She passed away April 1 at her daughter Antoinette Altman’s home in Plattsmouth after illness. She leaves seven daughters seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Rose Janesovsky Joseph Altman Welock Chicago Altman Miles Chitaea Ina Bohemia United States Janesovsky Plattsmouth Antoinette Altman Andrew Matous

Change in Time on Burlington Schedule Adjustments

Burlington route issues advance notices of May 1 changes. No. 15 leaves 7:18 now at 8:10 am, runs Omaha to Lincoln with one stop at Ashland. No. 5 from Chicago reaches here at 7:30, Omaha arrival 8:10, departure 8:25 as a local to Lincoln. No. 6 from the west leaves Omaha at 7:30, reaches Plattsmouth at 8:10, meeting No. 15 there.

Burlington Omaha Lincoln Ashland Chicago Plattsmouth

Bandits Shifted to Alvo After Lincoln Safe Robbery

Police from Lincoln and the state force chased robbers who stole a safe from the Orpheum Theatre in Lincoln. The safe was dumped in East Lincoln and opened, with about 2200 inside. The fleeing duo were later linked to a breakdown near Alvo, suspected headed toward Omaha for hiding.

Lincolin Gus Hvers State Law Enforcement Department Orpheum Theatre Lincoln East Lincoln Fourteenth Mango Streets Alvo Omaha

Still ill J H Becker suffers severe nose hemorrhage

J H Becker of this city has been confined to his home for several days with a severe hemorrhage of the nose causing much annoyance and preventing him from leaving home. His health has been poor for months and his advanced age makes his condition serious.

J. H. Becker Mr. Becker

Lost anything fourff anything Try a Journal ad

A fragmented classified note offers to help readers recover lost items or use a journal-style ad to report and search for missing belongings. The brief hints at a service promising satisfaction.

Pleasant evening at Miss Belle Speck’s for Omaha guests

A Saturday gathering at Miss Belle Speck’s home entertained friends in honor of Miss Ethel Hansen and Mr. Floyd Richardson of Omaha. The night featured music and dancing with Dorothy Speck assisting after a trip to Los Angeles.

Belle Speck Ethel Hansen Floyd Richardson Omaha Speck Dorothy Speck Los Angeles

Appeals Award in Compensation Case

Action filed in the District Court by John F. Wolff seeking reversal of a state compensation award for Loren McCreary’s death. The original ruling granted $9.78 weekly for 150 weeks plus funeral and medical costs totaling $8,412.50. The case cites alleged driver negligence and a fatal fall from a moving truck near Wollt’s salvage yard.

James M. Robertson John F. Wolf Frank A. Kennedy Loren McCreary Hue Agen Kennedy Loren McCrary Loren Wolff Kennedy Holland & DeLacy Omaha Wolf George Hrinklow Wollt

Fine Sunday Draws Out City crowds and Omaha Trip

After a week of cold weather the bright sun Saturday brought many residents outdoors. Roads dried quickly since the rain stopped, car traffic increased, and many people traveled to Omaha to enjoy the metropolis while railroads reported solid business.

Omaha

Showing Improvement Charles S Johnson at Hot Springs

Charles S Johnson guarding Burlington writes from Hot Springs Arkansas that his health is improving. He notes the climate and treatments are helping his stomach trouble and plans to stay until he secures permanent relief.

Charles S. Johnson Burlington Hot Springs Arkansas Mr. Johnson Johnson

Bates couple sails to St. Paul for outing

Yesterday afternoon R. A. Bates publisher of the Journal and Mrs. Bates left for St. Paul Minneapolis and other Minnesota points for a brief outing. They plan to spend several weeks in the north and say the trip will be very interesting.

R. A. Bates The Journal

Nelsons’ Omaha Trip for Mrs Nelson’s Hospital Treatment

L W Nelson left this morning for Omaha to visit Mrs Nelson at the hospital. Mrs Nelson is showing improvement but her recovery progresses slowly.

L. W. Nelson Omaha

Death claims prominent Nehawka citizen M. H. Pollard

Malcolm Halli Pollard a longtime Nehawka resident and Civil War veteran, died April 17 after a February fall and subsequent illness. Born December 7, 1845 in Plymouth Vermont, he served with the Third Vermont Light Artillery and later settled in Nebraska. He married Ruth Bates in 1886 and leaves a widow, six children, five grandsons, four brothers, and three sisters. funeral held today at 1 p.m. from the family home.

Nehawke M. H. Pollard Mr. Pollard Malcolm Halli Pollard Plymouth Vermont Third Vermont Light Artillery Army of the Potomac Winsor Pollard Nebraska Nehawka Ruth Bates Alton St. John Nebraska City Oren M. Pollard Morris Rowena Hall A Merritt Pollard

District Christian Endeavor Convention in Weeping Water

The CGE district convened at the Congregational church in Weeping Water with 120 delegates and visitors. Dr. L. R. Patton of Nebraska City was chosen president for the ensuing year, Nora Thomas secretary, and Fern Niel treasurer. Speakers included M. Dwight Hizbee and Rev. Hollingsworth, with sessions on citizenship and Nebraska Endeavor activities.

Christian Endeavor Societies Congregational Church Weeping Water Gertrude Morgan Donald Dickson Carl Wurl Viola Archer Amma Wohlfarth Presbyterian Church Fern Niel Thelma Hudson Clare Hudson Eva Crook George Nelson Christian Church Societies L. R. Patton Nebraska City Nora Thomas Plattsmouth Patton M. Dwight Hizbee Leckley Evans Higbee Nebraska Christian Endeavor Clarence C. Hamilton W. H. Reilly

Classified poultry listing at Henry Starkjohn

Single Combed White Leghorn exes offered at 5 dollars per hundred and 1 dollar per setting. Phone 115 J. Henry Starkjohn.

County Bankers Meet Set In This City

H A Guthmann of Murdock president and CC Gunz of Alvo secretary of the Cass County Bankers association visit this city to arrange the meeting slated for Friday afternoon and evening. The gathering is billed as a major yearly event for local banking officials to discuss county financial conditions and improvement ideas.

H. A. Guthmann Murdock CC. D. Gunz Alvo Cass County Banker's Association

Local tennis clubs plan summer courts on city grounds

Enthusiastic tennis followers aim to convert the former brick and terra cotta company grounds on Washington avenue into multiple courts. City consent required. Ray Larson and Rev. H. G. McClusky identified the site and lead the effort for a park recreation plan embracing tennis facilities.

Washington Avenue The Brick and Terra Cotta Company Ray Larson Rev. H. G. McClusky

Birthday Party At Imperial For Miss Goldie Sitzman

A group of over twenty five friends gathered at Miss Goldie Sitzman’s home near Imperial Nebraska to celebrate her birthday on Monday April 11. The party featured merriment dancing and games followed by a supper prepared by Mrs Will Splitt and Mrs F Sitzman. Guests departed happy and aplauded the hostess’s hospitality.

Goldie Sitzman Imperial Nebraska Will Splitt F. Sitzman

Stohlman Returns From Long Hospital Stay

William Stohlman of Louisville, in the city for a few hours with his son William Jr., reports improved eyesight and successful treatments. His daughter Mrs Dora Gaebel, recently at Swedish Mission hospital Omaha, is improving and has returned home though she will need more care and dental extractions in Omaha.

William Stohlman Louisville William, Jr Stohlman Dora Gaebel Omaha

D A R Holds Meeting in Fontenelle Chapter Home

Fontenelle chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. H. R. Cole's home with many members present. Miss Bernese Newell reviewed the current D A R magazine and discussed related items. A history feature and a memorial tablet fund for Casey county war dead were highlighted. Mrs. E. H. Wescott and Mrs. W. S. Leete reported on the state T A R convention. Refreshments followed.

Fontenelle Daughters of the American Revolution H. R. Cole Bernese Newell D. A. KR Casey County T. A. Rh E. H. Wescott W. S. Leete

Parsonage Social at Mynard Postponed to Friday

Social at the Mynard parsonage postponed from last Friday to this Friday night. Musical program planned during the evening. Everyone invited.

Mynard

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Interstate Commission Monaay’s Daily Ghrist John F. Wolff State Dept ST. Paul Malcolm Hail Pollard OF the CG. E Henry Starkjohn DI Attsmouth
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