Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Plattsmouth Journal in Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Page 1

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1925

Page

1

Masons Assist In Dedication Of New Springfield Temple

The Springfield Masonic lodge dedicated a new two story temple with banquet hall and lodge room. Plattsmouth lodge sent a 23 member delegation. Judge Begley and John Lichtenwallner spoke, praise for the building followed by a banquet served by Eastern Star. Rain shortened the event and many locals attended.

Springfield Plattsmouth Ledge Plattsmouth Sprinefield Lodge Temple James T. Begley John B. Lichtenwallner Omaha Springfield Lodge W. F. Evers William A. Robertson H. Peden Mike Mauzy Glenn Perry Frank A. Cloidt Virgel Perry Herman Thomas L. L. Niel H. A. Schneider W. R. Holmes G. C. Hudson Elmer Rummell Henry Nolting Henry Born Raymond Cook Ed P. Lutz Warren Telene R. F. Patterson W. G. Kieck Luther Kuhns Nebraska Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple

Doings in Justice Court in Monday session

Justice William Weber held a short midnight session. Chris True faced liquor possession charges after being stopped at his car by Sheriff Stewart and Constable J. C. Brittain. True paid a $107.50 total fine and costs. A second case against C. W. Bellknap for intoxication involved a $13.50 cash bond forfeited to the city.

William Weber C. W. Bellknap Weber

Merry Workers Club Meets in Eight Mile Grove

The Merry Workers club of Eight Mile Grove met on April 16 at L. G. Meisinger’s home. Seventeen ladies attended with two new members joining. A class demonstrated homemade wood cleaner and paint remover and discussed homemaking and health. A benefit meeting for absentees is set for April 22 at Mrs. R. G. Kiser’s home, and the next regular gathering is at Mrs. Forest Leonard’s on April 30 at 2 p.m.

Merry Workers Club Eight Mile Grove L. G. Meisinger R. G. Kiser Forest Leonard

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement and for flowers sent to the funeral of their husband and father, Mr. J W Black, and relatives Mr. and Mrs Joe Winkler and Mr. and Mrs John Micin.

J.W. Black Joe Winkler John Micin

Hearing on Shrader Estate Administrator Named

This morning Judge A H Duxbury granted the petition for the appointment of the administrator of the estate of George W Shrader deceased appointing O A Davis of Murray as administrator. The estate includes 8000 to 10000 dollars in personal property with real estate divided among heirs prior to death.

A. H. Duxbury George W. Shrader O. A. Davis Murray Mr. Shrader

Death of Mrs. Margaret Ossenkop in Omaha hospital

Mrs Margaret Ossenkop a pioneer Louisville resident died this morning at Clarkson hospital in Omaha after a week there for X ray tests to find the illness cause She is survived by two sons August and George and four daughters Mrs F H McCarty Mrs Blake Mable and Carrie all residents of Louisville A cousin Mrs F D Lehnhoff of Louisville was shocked by the news Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Margaret Ossenkop Louisville Clarkson Hospital Omaha Ossenkop Margaret Reichart August George Ossenkop F. H. McCarty Blake Mable Carrie Ossenkop

Plattsmouth Nine Open Season With Loss At Louisville

Plattsmouth lost the season opener 9 to 4 at Louisville. Joe McCarty started on the mound before an injury forced him out. William Mason finished for Plattsmouth amid several costly errors. Rudolph Meisinger pitched for Louisville, keeping Plattsmouth’s bats in check as both teams used the game as a early season warmup.

Louisville Plattsmouth Warriors Ernest Hock Joe McCarty Joe William Mason Rudolph Meisinger

Commissioners in Session Over Louisville Bond Election

County commissioners Gorder Harris and Spangler met at the court house to address the recent bond election in Louisville precinct. The precinct voted 28000 for graveling roads and officials will arrange bond issues and start graveling work as soon as possible.

Board of County Commissioners Fred H. Gorder C. F. Harris C. D. Spangler Court House Louisville

W. C. T. U. Holds Interesting Meeting at Christian Church

The Cass county W C T U Institute gathered at First Christian church with Fred H. Gorder presiding. Meta McNicholl spoke on youth branch work while Rev Iva M Innis discussed homes and child welfare. Olive Gass traced 60 years of Plattsmouth W C T U history.

Institute of the Cass County Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Christian Church Fred H. Gorder Weeping Water Young Peoples Societies Meta McNicholl Farnum Nebraska Young Peoples Institute E. H. Wescott Wescott Frank A. Choldt Ida B. Wise Smith Iva M. Innis Eegie Innis Olive Gass Plattsmouth

Return of Clyde Pink From Omaha Hospital

Clyde Pink has left the Omaha hospital after several weeks and returns home to recuperate with family. He will remain bedridden for a period and follow a strict diet to aid a permanent recovery, with friends at the high school hopeful he will soon resume his studies.

Clyde Pink Omaha

Retaxing Costs in Jones and Kaufmann Cases

Judge James T. Begley rules on costs in Nebraska v Jones and v Kaufmann. The Jones ruling sustains some witness fees while others are rejected. Kaufmann motion is overruled. Kaufmann fines and costs total 541.65 dollars. Teses are the last of the grand jury cases to be settled.

State of Nebraska Alvin Jones Julia Kaufmann James T. Begley Jones Supreme Court Kaufmann

Sleigh Ride Ends With Doped Night in City Jail

Officers Libershal and Jackson detained a man found intoxicated and high on dope after a late night incident. He was jailed to rest and later ordered to leave the city, as residents are not allowed to harbor dopers within corporate limits.

Joe Libershal Clyde Jackson

Baseball game to be staged here Sunday

The Plattsmouth baseball club meets the Bellevue semi pro team on the local diamond Sunday in a test of the citys desire for baseball this coming season. Bellevue stars include Andy Graves Alvin Graves Wesse Cororan and Jimmy Collins with newer players. A strong crowd is urged to support a record breaking year for baseball in Plattsmouth.

Bellevue Plattsmouth Nebraska New Park Andy Graves Alvin Graves Wesse Cocoran Jimmy Collins

Aged Pioneer Woman Mrs Beeson Improves At Ninety

Mrs. Allen Beeson, longtime Cass County resident and widow of a prominent local lawyer, shows notable improvement in recent months. Now living with daughter Mrs. H. H. Cotton in Omaha, she enjoys life in the city and reflects on a rugged, active past as she nears her ninth decade.

Allen Beeson Beeson Cass County

Plattsmouth family thanks friends for sympathy and flowers

The Swanson family expresses gratitude to friends in Plattsmouth for kind words of sympathy and the beautiful flowers given during their sorrow at the death of their wife and mother.

Plattsmouth Charles Swanson

Farewell for Evelyn Smith at He Wo Lo Se Campfire

Last evening the He Wo Lo Se campfire honored Evelyn Smith with a farewell at the Streight home. Mrs Evi Spier hosted as guardian with a varied program including Marjorie Arn piano, Catherine McClusky flute, Elizabeth Hart and others whistling, plus a recitation by Mary Swatek. Refreshments followed as the campfire resumes activities with about twenty girls planning a bright summer in the organization.

W. J. Streight Evi Spier Evelyn Smith Marjorie Arn Mutch Catherine McClusky Elizabeth Hart Jean Caldwell Mildred Schultz Marjorie Bernese Arn Helen Sharp Mary Swatek Florence Wiles

Starting Landscape Work At Missouri Pacific Station

The Missouri Pacific passenger station grounds will be improved this week with a special landscape engineer from the railroad company, J S Butterfield, visiting the city. A local assistant will help brighten unsightly spots around the depot as preliminary work begins, with Butterfield due again in early May to review and advance the project.

Missouri Pacific J. S. Butterfield

Pile Driver at La Platte 10 Start Work

The pile driver arrived at La Platte this morning for the King of Trails bridge over the Platte River. Steel and material already on hand. crews will begin opening the road and grading to allow rapid material transport as piling is driven and concrete poured toward a September 1 completion.

King of Trails Platte River la Platte

Assessors Busy with Personal Property Assessments

County Assessor W. H Puls reports precinct assessors are busy and sending in schedules regularly. The current personal property assessment requires substantial time to check, though the board of equalization will spend less time hearing cases.

W. H Puls Board of Equalization

De Molay Social Dance At M W A Hall

Cass chapter Order of De Molay held a pleasant social dance at the M W A hall for members and friends. Gradeville orchestra provided music that delighted attendees until after midnight.

Cass Chapter Order of de Molay Order Gradeville Orchestra

Bates Book and Stationery Store Ad

A brief notice inviting readers to enjoy a mild after dinner smoke at Bates Book and Stationery Store.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

Pool Hall Sold by F H Dunbar & Co

The pool hall and billiard parlor of F H Dunbar & Co in the Kunsmann building was sold last night. Charles Peterson and William Krueger are named as the new owners.

F. H. Dunbar & Co Kunsmann Charles Peterson William Krueger Frank H. Dunbar Lfe Dunbar Pacific Coast

Strippers and Cats Clash in Lively Baseball Game

Last night at the grounds east of the Burlington station the Stripping Gang faced the Cats in a 12 to 3 defeat. Spectators enjoyed the noisy six inning match and captain George Sedlacek vowed revenge as the carpenters look to strike back.

Burlington Station Cats Ee Estrone Soca Gaceers George Sedlacek Carpenters

Utica Band Dedicates Song to Plattsmouth Woman

Mrs. W. A. Taylor of Plattsmouth expressed thanks for a Utica band dedication on the Nebraska Buick Auto station in Lincoln last Friday evening. She praised Albert Lee Thierolf and the Utica band for their thoughtful salute.

Utica Nebraska Buick Auto Company Lincoln W. A. Taylor Plattsmouth Albert Lee Thierolf Uticsn Utica Times

Duroc Boars for Sale in Nehawka Nebraska

A few Duroc fall boars for sale. Big rugged fellows offered by Otto Schapfer of Nehawka Nebraska.

Otto Schapfer Nehawka

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Springfield Temple Sarpy County City Shrader Estate Plattsmouth Nine National Sport Christian Church County Institute Old Timers of Royal Arch R. N. Brown Hastings Hich Harry Dene George Stern Luther M. Kuhns Lute M. Savage D. H. Wheeler Francis E. White Jas. M. Robertson Pool Hall Brand Billy Beme
Search Courier

Search the Plattsmouth Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Plattsmouth Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication