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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1920

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Quiet summer wedding at Hallstrom home

Alpha Victoria Hallstrom wed James G. Mauzy in a ceremony at 6 p.m. with only immediate family and close friends present. Rev. A V Hunter officiated, the couple's maid of honor was Marion Maury, and best man Henry Todd. Out of town guests included Arthur Alexander and Madeline of Oakland and Elmer Hallstrom of Avoca.

John H. Hallstrom Rock Street Alpha Victoria James G. Mauzy Marion Maury Henry Todd Kearney Miss Maury Ruth Roman Edith Johnson Muriel Bartheld Catherine Eagan Henry Manzy Manzy Plattsmouth Arthur Alexander Madeline Oakland Neb Oscar Hagerstrom Wausa Seva Johnson Omaha Elmer Hallstrom Avoca T. J. Todd

Cass County Assessor Reports Prosperity and Valuations

The county assessor to the State equalization board shows farm land and city property valued at 12 982 842 with actual land value 41 222 045. Livestock totals include 21629 cattle 11569 horses and 1787 mules. Automobiles number 2681 with average value 93.01. Personal funds reported total 1 045 000 with assessment 209 392 and total personal tax roll 23 708 593 at five percent.

Advertising Drives Trade, A Key Business Strategy

Advertising is described as the most effective method to drum up trade, highlighting its role in attracting customers and boosting sales. The note emphasizes the impact of promotional efforts on business performance.

Omaha Clergy Visit at Leete Rectory Luncheon

Father Thomas Cassidy and his wife with four children and Father Lloyd Holdsaple and wife from Omaha spent a pleasant day visiting the Leetes at the rectory. Cassidy is the new rector of All Saints Church and Holdsaple is a well known Episcopal rector formerly of St. Barnabas parish.

W. S. Leete Madame Leete Omaha Cnergy Thomas Cassidy Lloyd Holdsaple Metropolis Father Cassidy All Saint's Church Father Holdsaple Omaha St. Barnabas Parish

Doings of the Board of County Commissioners

The board met to audit and allow claims across funds and review mothers pensions up for renewal. They voted to transfer 10000 dollars from the general fund to the bridge fund for necessary bridge maintenance. A. W. Smith resigned as road overseer in Plattsmouth precinct and the position becomes vacant.

Board of County Commissioners A. W. Smith Plattsmouth

Death draws Scotten family to Chicago for funeral

Mrs. W. T. Scotten and daughter Margaret left for Chicago after receiving news of Samuel Scotten's death at his Chicago home. He was a wealthy retired businessman and brother of the late W. T. Scotten. Funeral and burial will take place in Chicago.

W. T. Scotten Margaret Chicago Samuel Scotten Scotten Windy City

Coach Shop routs Storehouse 14 to 1 in Burlington league game

McCarthy struggled on the mound as the Coach Shop built an early lead and chased him. The Storehouse scratched a single run in the seventh on Red’s center hit and a passed ball, but Coach Shop added three or more runs in several innings and sealed a 14 to 1 victory at Red Sox park.

Coach Shop Storehouse Burlington League Red Sox McCarthy Nelson Ed Gradoville Shinn Gradoville O’donnell Martin Newman Kalina Joe Pries Wentz Wooster Howe Battery

Gradeville Rally Fails to Hold Lead in Narrow Loss

Gradeville singled to center, stole second and third, scoring on a walk to O'Donnell set by Tions Newman in the final frame. Shinn and Kalina were retired, Hans Newman and Red Newman both struck out, and Howe fanned nine across seven innings for Coach Shop.

Pires Schubeck Wentz Wooster McCarthy Newman Howe Nelson Gradeville O'Donnell Kalina Pries Red Newman Martin Red Hudsins Sattler Weaver Coach Shop Tions Newman Shinn Hans Newman

Marriage License Issued at County Office

This morning four marriage licenses were issued in the office of County Judge Allen J. Betcon. Nick las Lumpach of Algo and Pora Krecklow of Greenwood received licenses and plan to wed this week at Murdock church.

Deak Allen J. Betcon Nicklas Lumpach Algo Pora Krecklow Greenwood Murdock Church

Labor Day Plans Progress Across City

Labor unionists in the city are organizing a full day of sports and amusements for Labour Day. Last year’s picnic is expected to be eclipsed by this year’s all day and night program with events planned by committees and publicized through the advertising team. Local shopmen and business leaders are urged to cooperate to ensure a successful community celebration.

Uions

Wheat Harvest Tops Cass County Yields Across Region

Cass County reports its best wheat harvest in years with Mur dock and Manby area showing record yields. August Wendt near Murdock thrashes 12 000 bushels from 500 acres at 2 60 a bushel netting 31 200. Fred Bergman near Manley threshes 40 acres at about 62 bushels per acre.

Cass County Murdock Manby August Wendt Fred Bergman Manley

Delegates Elected as Shopp Is Chosen Commander

The local American Legion post met at K. of C. hall to elect new officers for the year Henry Lutz and Frank Palacek were named vice commanders with Elmer A. Webb as adjutant and Harvey J. Heneger as finance officer. Delegates Edwin A. Fricke Frank H. Smith Aubrey Duxbury were appointed to Hastings state convention.

Win Shopp Henry Lutz Frank Palacek Duxbury Wiliam Shopp Henry Laitz Elmer A. Webb Welb Harvey J. Heneger Emil Hild John Hadraba Aubrey Duxbury Leslie Niel John Wichmanny R. P. Westover A. D Caldwell John Palacek A. A Stitger Hastings Edwin A. Fricke Frank H. Smith Robert Walling William Shopp National Organization Congress Earl M. Cline Nebraska City

Miss Clara Young Visits Murray After West Trip

Miss Clara Young returns from months in the Black Hills and visits friends in Murray. Her health improved markedly during the western stay.

Clara Young Black Hills Murray Miss Young West

Informal House Party and Lawn Social Held

Last evening Mr and Mrs R F Patterson entertained about fourteen guests from Omaha at their North Sixth street home. The gathering featured a dainty buffet luncheon followed by an informal lawn party with music and dancing and a general social time that was greatly enjoyed.

R. F. Patterson Omaha North Sixth Street Patterson

Notable attendees from out of town at the party

The evening featured members of the party aiding the pleasant occasion with Mrs. Patterson assisted by Mrs. John W. Faber. Out of town guests included H. C. Nilkerson, Will Wood, W. Rider Wood, Jack Sharp, Strurdevent, Campbell and Lou Lorring.

Patterson John W. Faber Messrs and Mesdames H. C. Nickelson Will Wood W. Rider Wood Jack Sharp Strurdevent, Campbell Lou Lorring

School Term Opens September Seventh With Planned Prep

The board of education sets the coming term for elit schools to begin on September 7. In four weeks students will end their vacation and return to studies. Superintendent Pratt is organizing the curriculum and the city educational facilities will be ready for the start.

Board of Education Pratt

Boxing Exhibition Set for August 18 in Louisville

Andy Sehmarder and Kid Graves outline plans for a boxing exhibition in Louisville on Wednesday August 18 as part of the state trap shoot event. Schmarder, a noted young boxer, and Alexander, a former doysh boy, are highlighted for their skill. Jack Fitzgerald of Omaha will referee, with the American Legion backing the event in a large tented arena.

Andy Sehmarder Kid” Graves Omaha Andy Louisville Alexander Schmarder Jack Fitzgerald American Legion Almos Army Navy

Fishing trip next to the Shack along the Platte

Thomas Walling and Edward McHugh depart for Murdock to meet Jerry McHugh and fish at the Shack along the Platte. The group plans a final fishing trip at a favorite local spot near Murdock.

Thomas Walling Edward McHugh Falls City Murdock Jerry McHugh Platte

Former Cass County Legislator Cooley Dies Destitute at Reno County Farm

Cooley 75, former Nebraska state legislator from 1892 to 1894 and deputy U S marshal, found destitute at Reno County poor farm in Hutchinson Kansas. He died Tuesday night and will be buried in potters field. Sons informed but refused aid, cited ruin of mother’s life. He had a troubled history including a 1900 divorce and later wanderings before illness ended his labor.

Cooley Nebraska United States Reno County Huetchinson Kan Potters’ Field Lincoln Forney Cus County Ohio Aater Chicago California Kansas Hutchinson Methodist

Cass County Officials Head to Lincoln for State Board Hearing

The Cass County board of equalization led by Commissioners Pitt Harris and Atchison along with Assessor Parley and Clerk Sayles will travel to Lincoln to argue against the state board of equalization raising farm land valuations beyond the county’s 1916 decision. The county’s average farm land value was set at 150.50 dollars, reflecting a 50 percent increase, while the state board seeks a further ten percent hike. The outcome depends on deliberations with other counties and the state board to reach an agreement.

Theass County Board of Equalization J. A. Pitt C. F. Harris William Atchison G L. Parley George R. Sayles Lincoln State Board of Equalization Case County State Board

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