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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1920

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Samson at Ak-Sar-Ben Den Draws Plattsmouth Crowd

A large Plattsmouth delegation attended the Ak-Sar-Ben show in Omaha last night, aided by a special train organized by Jess Varga and Frank Bestor. The event featured Gus Renz’s initiatory stunts, the Concord club quartet, Dr. Wagoner’s saxophone group, and strong community turnout from Plattsmouth Nebraska City and southwestern Iowa.

Plattsmouth Samson Ak-Sar-Ben den Jess Varga Frank Bestor Gus Renz Dudley Hudgins Roy Mayfield Carl Wohlfarth Concord Club Dr. Wagoner Brown Brothers Omaha Wagoner J. Pluvious Sattellites Nebraska Gus Benz Matthew Gering Emmet Tinley Council Bluffs Los Angeles Plattemouth Nebraska City Iowa

Plattsmouth Thanks Hosts for Hospitality and Success

The note expresses appreciation for hospitality and wishes continued success on the hosting group’s trail. It highlights mutual respect and celebratory sentiment for the accomplished outcome and day equal honors with themselves.

Plattsmouth

Fire loss at Chris Metzger farm barn near Cedar Creek

Adjusters from Farmers Mutual Insurance surveyed the Cedar Creek area today over a fire that destroyed the old Metzger barn. The barn owned by Mrs Clara Sander suffered a small loss not exceeding 500 dollars and is covered by insurance.

Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company Cedar Creek Chris Metzger Clara Stander

Lamson and Schmader to Meet in Exhibition Bid

Friends of Nebraska boxers George Lamson of Walthill and Andy Schmader of Louisville report manager Bert Rossiter will pursue an exhibition match when Lamson recovers his training. A Schmader–Alexander bout in Louisville on the 18th may influence future talks on the Nebraska title clash.

Nebraska George Lamson Walthill Andy Schmader Louisville Bert Rossiter Winnebago Lamson Schmader Rossiter Waithill Alexander

Hoye Car Hits Ditch On Rock Bluffs Road

Richard Hoye and son Richard E. Hoye of Omaha were in a minor accident when their car struck a ditch hidden by weeds near Rock Bluffs road just south of the city limits. The other vehicle passed safely. damages are being pursued with county authorities, no suit filed yet.

Rock Bluffs Richard Hoye Richard E. Hoye Omaha Howe

Becket Couple Return From Creighton Visit After Hailstorm

William A. Becker and his wife returned yesterday from a stay with Jacob Horn and family near Creighton. They enjoyed their northern state trip but report a very heavy hailstorm on Friday that caused some crop damage in that area.

William A. Becker Jacob Horn Creighton

Republicans File Nomination for Third District Commissioner

The Republican county central committee through Chairman J. M. Teegarden and Secretary W. A. Robertson filed with County Clerk George R. Sayles the nomination of William Atchison for commissioner from the third district to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Commissioner Henry J. Miller. Atchison, a prominent resident near Elmwood, is currently serving by appointment. The Democratic committee has filed no nomination.

Republican County Central Committee J. M. Teegarden W. A. Robertson George R. Sayles William Atchison Henry J. Miller Atchison Near Elmwood Democratic Committee

Hawka visitors with Rosencrans family

Charles Adams and his wife from Nehawka spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C A Rosencrans. On returning they were joined by Mrs. Rosencrans and their son Billie who will visit John Wunderlich for a few days.

Charles Adams Nehawka C. A. Rosencrans

Local Boys Top Fort Crook In Opening Inning Win

The Red Sox defeated Fort Crook's 20th Infantry 6 to 2 in a Monday afternoon baseball game. Connors pitched well despite an early error aided by Eddie Gradeville and O Donnell, with Collins and McCarthy keying a Sox comeback and Walter Schneider calling fair balls and strikes.

Twentieth Infantry Fort Crook Red Sox 20Th Infantry Connors McCarthy Sox Eddie Gradeville William Patrick O'Donnell Eddie Collins Conners Armour Christie Soldiers O'Donnell Herold

Showing Fine Progress From Mordar's Daily

Clarence Heal makes steady recovery from a severe accident that caused amputation of his right foot. Doctors hope he will be in shape to return home by week’s end as he continues his period of recovery aided by a strong constitution and grit.

Mordar Clarence Heal

Palacek Returns From Denver After West Trip

John Palacek finished a two week vacation in Denver and the west and returned home Saturday evening. He was escorted to Lincoln by Mr and Mrs H J Heneger who also toured the region and stopped in Lincoln briefly. In Denver he witnessed last Thursday’s riot that ended in destruction.

John Palacek Denver West Lincoln H. J. Heneger John

Denver unrest prompts federal troops in Colorado city

Circulation dispute at the Denver Post sparked unrest with striking car men and supporters. Citizens assisted police in downtown districts as rioting peaked and federal troops were dispatched to restore order. John met Raymond Rebal and Leonard Walling, newly finished in Nebraska wheat fields, en route to California.

Denver Post Colorado City Denver John Raymond Rebal Leonard Walling Nebraska Wheat Fields Salt Lake California Cit

Pleasant Family Reunion Held for Byron Reed Family

The Reed family near Murray and Newton gathered Sunday for a reunion honoring Mr. and Mrs. Byron Reed. All children except Mrs Ivor attended, including Harry Tigner with wife and seven children, Charles Reed and family, Frank Reed and family, Walter Reed and family, Dewey Russell and Ralph Reed, Edith Rees, William Reed, and Mrs Ivor Standish with daughter. The day featured visiting and a fine noon dinner, with Mr Reed improving in health.

Byron Reed Ivor Reed Harry Tigner Charles Reed Frank Reed Walter Reed Murray Dewey Reed Russell Reed Ralph Reed Edith Rees William Reed Ivor Standish Newton Nansuas

Doings in the County Court

Monday's Daily reports a petition for final settlement and discharge of the administrator for the Mae Good man estate, and a hearing on claims in the Mary Jane Johnson estate led by Judge Beeson with Frank H. Johnson present from Weeping Water. A suit for 1460 dollars in back salary by Geral dine Liston against district No 23 directors cites an 80 dollar monthly contract. Matthew Gering represents the plaintiff.

Mae 3S Goodman KB F Goodman Mary Jane Johson Beeson Frank H. Johnson Weepine Water

Happy News From Cass County Derby Lynde Joyous Arrival

A county couple Mr. and Mrs. Derwood Lynde of Union welcome a fine little daughter born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hall in Nebraska City on Thursday. Both mother and baby are doing well and Derwood travels his mail route with a broad smile.

Derwood Lynde Union L. J. Hall

Miss Walling Enjoys Omaha and Murdock Outing

Miss Mary Margaret Walling is spending a few days with relatives and friends at Omaha and Murdock enjoying a short outing.

Mary Margaret Walling Omaha Murdock

Death of an Old Nebraska Resident Tourtelot

David Tourtelot an early Nebraska settler died at 12:20 a m at his daughter Mrs William Bairds home in Plattsmouth after months of illness He lived much of his life in Nemaha City Lincoln and Plattsmouth and served in the Masonic order for fifty years He was born January 27 1832 in East Thompson Massachusetts and arrived in Nebraska in 1852 He leaves five children and several grandchildren The funeral is set for First Methodist Church with later services in Lincoln and no flowers requested

David Tourtelot William Baird Tourtelot Nebraska First Methodist Church Lincoln East Lincoln East Thompson Massachussets Plains Denver Nemaha City Neb Elizabeth Skeen Molie Hedine William Paird Plattsmouth J. C. Barber Sterling Ned

Langhorst to retire from Elmwood mercantile business after thirty years

Cass county merchant L. F. Langhorst, longtime Elmwood business leader, announces retirement from his large Cass county store. He plans to close stock by the 20th, pursue other ventures, and focus on Colorado land interests. The piece notes Lou Lunehorst, a prominent Democratic figure, also reducing direct campaign activity this year.

L. F. Langhorst Cass County Langhorst Colorado Lou Lunehorst

Pastor's eloquence and music liven Cedar Creek service

The article notes the pastor's splendid eloquence and a morning duet by Miss Estelle Baird and Mr. F A Cloidt enhancing the service. In the evening Rev McClusky led the Cedar Creek church services before a large congregation with a helpful sermon for their benefit. Attorney J A Capwell of Elmwood was in the city yesterday on district court business.

Estelle Baird F. A. Cloidt McClusky Cedar Creek J. A. Capwell Elmwood District Court

Greenwood Woman Dies and Is Laid to Rest

Mrs. Ben Coffin of Greenwood died Saturday morning in Omaha. Her remains arrived in Greenwood Saturday afternoon and were taken to the undertaker before burial at Greenwood cemetery. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 o clock conducted by the Greenwood Methodist pastor.

Ben Coffin Greenwood Omaha J. P. Sattler Methodist Church of

Kunz seeks set aside deed to Elmwood land in undue influence case

John W. Kunz nephew and sole heir of John Weber files in Elmwood district court to cancel a June 2 1920 deed of a quarter section near Elmwood valued at 50000 alleging undue influence by nurse Belle Bowdish who cared for Weber who died August 8 1920. He asks the deed be declared void and for a temporary injunction restraining disposition of the land.

Elmwood Dietrict Court John W. Kung Belle Bowdieu John Weber Weber Belle Bowdish the Register of Deeds Dolar J. A. Capwell D. C. Dwyer Hanks Kunz

Fine Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Guy Kiser

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kiser near Mynard welcomes a fine baby boy born last week. Relatives and friends express admiration for the new arrival as the household joy grows. Journal notes a fine line of stationery and correspondence paper.

Guy Kiser Near Mynard

Presbyterian Sermon Delivers Refreshing Message by Rev McClusky

The Presbyterian church held a fine morning service led by Rev. H. G. McClusky returning from vacation at Lake Okoboji Iowa. He delivered an able and instructive sermon that refreshed the congregation and his family.

The Presbyterian Church H. G. McClusky

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Ak-Sar-Ben the den North Twentieth Street Platts Bert Rossitter Walthill Indian Walter Schneider Denver, Colorado John W. Kunz Asa Horas First National Bank BANK
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