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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

3

Union Department Recaps Local Moving About

Union residents and visitors are noted across town and nearby towns. Charles Bowdicsh of Omaha handles Union business while Ora Clark visits Lincoln for a week. Families travel to Hamburg Iowa for a funeral and many locals attend church events and summer school in Peru and Omaha.

Charles Bowdicsh Omaha Union Ora Clark Lincoln J. E. McCarroll Hamburg Iowa John Bruce Nettie McCarroll Ong Fern Ferree Peru A. W. Yowell Gordon Methodist Sunday School Epworth League Larsh Farm Charles McNamee Brush Colorado Grandma Nancy McNamee J. S. Pitman West Marie Herald Frans Elizebeth Rabe Wm Rabe

Attendees Planned for Epworth Assembly Schedule

Arrangements ensure full attendance for Rev. and Mrs. L Morrison W H Porter and daughter Leatha Mrs L G Todd and daughter Alice and son Melvin Misses Minnie Reike Elsie Taylor Jessie Todd and Rachel Taylor and Messrs George Douge and Lucian Banning camping on the grounds to access all assembly services.

Epworth Union L. Morrison W. H. Porter Leatha L. G. Todd Alice Melvin Minnie Reike Elsie Taylor Jessie Todd Rachel Taylor George Douge Lucian Banning

Child Dies in Omaha Hospital

Wim C Romine two years old son of Mr and Mrs H C Romine of near Nehawka died at a Omaha hospital where he was receiving treatment. Born Avoca November 4 1917 funeral held at Edward Chappell home northwest of Nehawka conducted by Rev W A Taylor Union interment at Mt Pleasant cemetery near Nehawka.

Omaha Wim. C. Romine H. C. Romine Nehawka Avoca Edward Chappell W. A. Taylor Union Mt. Pleasant

Big Meeting at Sciota School with W A Taylor Sermon

A large crowd gathered at Sciota school Sunday evening to hear an excellent sermon by W A Taylor. No morning services were held as Mr Taylor traveled to Nehawka for a funeral. A sizable audience attended the Bible school in the morning.

Sciota School W. A. Taylor Taylor Nehawka Bible School

Baptist Church Holds Day of Services by Rev W M Akers

The Baptist church conducted morning and evening services led by Rev W M Akers of Central City Iowa. Regular Bible school was held and attendees enjoyed two meaningful services.

Baptist Church W. M. Akers Central City Iowa

No Preaching at Methodist Church Next Sunday

There will be no preaching services at the Methodist church next Sunday as Rev. and Mrs. Morrison and others attend the Epworth Assembly during its session. Sunday school will be held in the morning and the Young Peoples meeting in the afternoon and evening.

Methodist Church

Gardener Joseph Lidgett Noted For Superior Home Grown Produce

The writer, a recipient of a box of tomatoes and cabbage from Joseph Lidgett, praises his cultivation on the Lynn Arbor north of Union. He notes an abundance of garden truck and highlights a tomato weighing one pound nine ounces as proof of quality.

Joseph Lidgett Lynn Arbor Union

Stine Gives Public Ground for New Road Access

For years the public used the Missouri Pacific right of way south of Union. W L Stine set his fences and donated a strip of land wide enough for a new road. The county should compensate him and build a passable road at that location.

Union Missouri Pacific W. L. Stine

Guests Depart After Week with Mrs Davis Home

Mrs Al Wright and children from Anthony Kansas Mrs A K Worley and children of St Joseph Mo and Mrs G S Sherman and children of King City Mo visited at the home of Mrs Clara Davis and W A Carriher for a week. They were joined by Mr Worley last Sunday and then left for their homes in the south. They were taken to Nebraska City to catch trains home.

Union al Wright Anthony Kansas A. K. Worley St. Joseph G. S. Sherman King City Clara Davis W. A. Carriher Worley Nebraska City Mr. Carriher Nebraska Ciy

Blue Birds and Campfire Girls Hold Ice Cream Suppers

The Blue Birds Juvenile Campfire group hosted an ice cream supper between Willis garage and Nels Martins and R D Stine stores. They netted about twenty dollars for their order. Miss Mary Becker directed the girls who also held a Saturday event at the same spot netting slightly more for the organization.

Blue Birds Willis Nels Martin’s R. D. Stine’s Mary Becker

Almost the Kiss of Death at Union Crossing

Last Thursday after Easter Mrs. Olney, a west and south of Union resident, finished trading and tried to leave in her car. She could not stop fully as a southbound Missouri Pacific Flyer approached. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle, the engine passed, but the auto’s front wheel caught a baggage car track and was hurled but cleared from the train.

Clyde Porter O. W. Finney Auburn Finner Vesta Clark Clark Union Telephone Exchange Frances Braner Olney Easter Union Missouri Pacific

Mrs Easter Survives Narrow Accident After Shock

Describes the wheel and front frame damage in an auto crash. Mrs Easter escaped injury aside from intense shock in a crucial position, while bystanders nearby feared a near death for others observing the scene.

Union Near Win In Dunbar Park Baseball Clash

Last Sunday at Dunbar Park Union fell just short 8 to 7 against Dunbar. The undeterred squad plans to play Murdock next Monday despite a run of near misses and a promising but lively outlook.

Union Dunbar Park Dunbar Plattsmouth Warbor Murdock

Annabell Allen Injured In Auto Accident

Marvin Allen of this city received word from a Nashville sister that his daughter Miss Annabell Allen was hurt in an auto accident and confined to her room. The message gave few details beyond a fall from a car and noted Bliss Allen has lived with her aunt while finishing school in the South.

Marvin Allen Nashville Tennessee Bliss Allen

Chase County Excursion Rate to Imperial and Chase County

W. E. Rosencrans of Plattsmouth offers a special rail and travel package departing Omaha with a Pullman car to Imperial and Chase County. The three day trip includes rail fare, car service, meals, and an auto tour for 25 dollars with a money back guarantee if not worth it. Also notes local movements of E. J. Richey and wife, Mrs. John Brady visiting from Casper, Wyoming, and H. E. Brady family with plans to return Saturday.

Chase County Pullman Omaha Imperial Nebraska W. E. Rosencrans Plattsmouth Neb E. J. Richey John Brady Casper Wyoming H. E. Brady

Gash Garry Grocer Ad Promotes Jars and Staples

Local grocer markets Kerr self sealing fruit jars at 1.60 per dozen and 20 25 oz baking powders, among many staples. He lists lemon can fruit apricots peaches pears cherries by the can, syrup in cans, and a special coffee blend at promotional pricing of five pounds for 1.00 for one week.

K. C Hofstra Colorado Union L. R. Upton

Primaries Spark Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma Results

Unofficial returns show John Atkinson winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Missouri over Farris and Mayer. In the Republican race, Hyde and McJimsey vie neck and neck. Sheldon P. Spencer appears set to win the Republican U S Senate nomination. Breckinridge Long leads the Democratic field for governor amid heavy opposition.

St. Louis John Atkinson Frank H. Farris Charles H. Mayer Arthur M. Hyde E. E. E. McJimsey Sheldon P. Spencer Dwight F. Davie James L. Minnis United States Breckinridge Long Charles M. Hay George H. Scruton Arthur N. Lindsey Henry S. Priest John ©. Higdon

Ferris Leads Gore in Oklahoma Primary Returns

Early statewide returns show Scott Ferris with 61 200 votes to Thomas Gore BS 572 for the Democratic U S Senate nomination as tabulations from 810 precincts in 55 counties come in. Republican results were not yet clear as rural precincts reported late.

Gore Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman Scott Ferris U. S Thomas P. Gore Senator Gore Mentre

Incumbents Lead In Kansas Primary Returns

Early statewide returns show Senator Curtis and Governor Allen leading, with all incumbents atop their races. Labor support shifts Allen behind Curtis in Topeka while rural areas show strong governor support. Hodges named Democratic Senator candidate, Republicans nominate Hoch White and Tincher for Congress. Democrats nominate Tarkington Johnson Beeching Ayers.

Kansas Topeka Kan Chasurtis Henry J. Allen Allen Curtis Jonathan Davis W. S&s Hyatt Dempster Potts O. T. Wood George H. Hodges United States Senate Congress Homer Hoch Hays

Tragic Death Of Lieut Locklear In Aviation Incident

The report recounts the death of Lieut Locktear and his assistant in a recent aviation accident. It notes advances in flight remain risky like early automobiling and describes their Plattsmouth flight over the town during a Lincoln bound trip. Frank Wooster traveled to Omaha for business today.

Locktear Locklear Plattsmouth Lincoln

McLean Family Set to Leave for Europe via New York

John McLean and his wife with Richard Award and their young son depart this afternoon for New York and Quebec before sailing to Europe.

John McLean Richard Award New York Quebec Europe

Misses Brinkman and Rys Return From Loretta Minnesota Trip

Misses Hilda Brinkman and Josephine Rys returned today from a vacation in the north spent several weeks at Loretta Minnesota where they enjoyed Lake Independence and its leisure offerings.

Hilda Brinkman Jossephine Rys North Loretta Minnesota Lake Independence

Attorney D. O. Dwyer Travels to Omaha for Legal Matters

Attorney D. O. Dwyer was a passenger this afternoon en route to Omaha to attend to legal matters for a few hours.

D. O. Dwyer Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Department John Lidgett Dan Lynn York George Eaton Banilla Will Vist Lester Clarence Hartington Wm. Chase A. L. Becker John Daniel Lynn Robb Turing J. ¢. Snaveley Carl East Oath Willl West Virenia Frank Houghton Swab W. B. Banning Wayne Propst Grant Willis Agency Sturm Frances Chase Frank Bauer Chase Epworth Assembly University Place Joe Bauer John McCarty J. E. Grimes Saint Louis Grimes Hilda Dinzbach Nancy Grimes Mesdames R. D. Stine L. R. Comer Tabitha Smith Amonia R. D. Stine Frans Bros, Lumber Go Union, Nebraska Methodist Mrs. Easter Annabell Allen Garry Grocer Southwest States Missouri Oklahoma Gov. Allen Frank Wooster Bank of Union Titan P. & O. Gang Joe Banning, Raska Lincoln County Chas. Bowdish Union, Nebr Baby Overland Robert Willis Union Nebraska
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