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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1921

Page

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Martin Friederich Dies After Illness at Cass County Home

Martin L. Friederich a prominent Cass County resident died Saturday evening after weeks of illness. Born in Germany in 1854 he came to America in 1859 and settled near Pekin Illinois before moving to Nebraska in 1882. He served as state representative in 1900 and 1902 and as county commissioner in 1906 1908, leaving farming and family duties to the end. He is survived by his wife Eva and four children Louis Nicholas William and Amelia, plus a sister and a brother. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the family home with Oak Hill cemetery interment.

Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota Martin L. Frederick Hessen-Darmstadt Germany America Pekin Ilnois Frederich Eva Volk Louis Friederich Cedar Creek Nicholas Murray William Amelia John Lohres, Jr Chicago Friederich Cass County United States Oak Hill Cemetery

For Sale Two High Crane Red Polled Bulls

Two high crane red polled bulls offered for sale by C. C. Barnard of Mynarda Nebraska contact telephone 4022 for details and pricing.

C. C. Barnard Mynarda, Neb

Journal Office Offers Blank Books In Broad Range

The Journal office advertises a wide selection of blank books available for purchase. Customers are invited to inquire about various sizes styles and bindings to suit their needs.

Business Brightens at Warner Hotel Block Music Shop

J. W. Crabill reports strong Vietrola and Victor record sales after moving to the Warner hotel block. He notes several high end Vietrolas sold and solid current month records with popular titles in high demand. Crabill is joined by Gilmore, a skilled musician with Victor line experience, boosting the Tuasie store’s appeal.

J. W. Crabill Agro Warner Vietrolas Victor Records Crabill Gilmore Victor

Death of William Rhoden in Kansas

William Rhoden died near Waukeeney Kansas after months of illness. He was a Cass County pioneer, born in Missouri seventy years ago, and lived in Nebraska before moving to Kansas twelve years ago. He leaves a widow and three sons William Roy and Sterling, plus four brothers and three sisters. Body to be shipped to Elmwood for funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m.

George W. Rhoden Waukeeney Kansas William Rhoden William A. Rhoden Missouri Nebraska Cass County Rhoden Kanstas Wankeensy William Lincoln Roy Sterling Elmwood Plattsmouth Don C. Rhoden Murray Madicott Neb T. J. Rhoden Wankeeney J. C. Cline Cleveland Ohio Clinton Morrow Modale Iowa John Connally

Roads in County Highways Greatly Improved

The George Washington highway from the city north to the Platte river wagon and auto bridge is in very good condition now. The section from the city limits to Oreapolis and much of the route is as hard and smooth as pavement thanks to Highway Commissioner McKee and his crew. Some rough spots north of the Burlington tracks remain, but overall the road is among its best in years and should stay smooth if no more rain comes.

Hollows Platte River Burlington Tracks Oreapolis McKee

Louisville Baseball Triumph Over Engies 5 to 4 in Nine Innings

From Monday's Daily Yesterday afternoon Louisville edged Engies 5 to 4 in a nine inning game. Conners started for Engies and Meisinger for Louisville pitched well. The locals managed little offense in the late innings with runs needed, allowing Louisville to claim the victory.

Manjday Louisville Conners Meisinger

Lost and Found Journal Ad Promises Satisfaction

A brief newspaper ad offers lost and found items service with a simple claim they satisfy customers. It invites readers to submit inquiries or listings and emphasizes reliable handling of belongings.

Eagles Urge Laws For The 6000 Of Man

State President William Barclay of the Fraternal Order of Eagles reports Newark hosts the largest Eagles convention to date with 3290 delegates registered by 10 am, vastly up from Syracuse last year. The gathering features addresses by leaders, welcomes from the city, and debates on Volstead and veteran aid while officials and notable locals speak on liberty, justice, and civic idealism.

William Barclay Order of Eagles Grand Aerie Newark N. J Wallace J. Dillingham Order Proctor Syracuse Albert D. Weed J. M. Morin John &. Parry Velstead Proctor’s Palace Matthews Prohibition United States John A. Matthews Newark Aerie Brotherhood of Man Mr. Matthews Walstead America Elbert D. Weed Volstead Weed Frank E. Herring Hagles’ Magazine

Delegates Register Nine Hundred Before Office Close

The committee on credentials announced that 900 delegates had registered when the office closed for the day.

Committee On Credentials

Socialist speaker Ida Hazelett suffers fatal accident

Mrs Ida Hazelett, a Socialist speaker in Monnay’s Daily, was writing when a sharp pencil fell and pierced a vein in her left arm. After removal the wound bled freely and she died, prompting a surgeon to close the wound and stop the bleeding.

Monnay's Daily Ida Hazelett Hazelett

Death of Mrs Mike Mauzy in California

Mrs. Mike Mauzy died in Los Angeles after several days of heart trouble. Her husband and son Robert were with her. she leaves three brothers, a sister in Wyoming, and many friends in Plattsmouth. The body will return for burial with funeral at the Methodist church.

Allen J. Bees Los Angeles California Mike Mauzy Morgan Waybright Miss Waybright Nebraska Plattsmouth Robert Burlington Methodist

City Funds Grow as County Suits Fine Liquor Offenders

Police report increased city revenue from county court fines on liquor possession. Chief Jones arrested Joseph Bancak in the north part of town for illegal liquor possession under prohibition law. Bancak pled guilty before Judge M Archer, paid $100 fine and costs, and was released. A jug of corn juice was found hidden in a cornfield at the Bancak residence.

Jones Joseph Baneak Bancak M. Archer Baneak

Young couple wed in simple Presby ceremony

Miss Wilma Rouse and Mr. John Stander united in marriage at 1 39 PM in the Presbyterian church. Officiating was Rev H G McCliusky. The couple plans a Colorado honeymoon and homecoming to their friends in this city.

Wilma Rouse John Stander Presbyterian Lanse Mondas Taftero Alice Stander Marion Rouse H. G. McCliusky Presbyterian Church Euto Colorado Rouse W. A. Rouse George Stander

Wabash Grain Company Eyes U S Growers Association

At a Friday board meeting Wabash Grain Company discussed joining the U S Grain Growers Assn but deferred a decision until Tuesday when a full board can vote. The firm is not organized under cooperative laws and would need reincorporation to meet association rules.

Wabash Grain Company U. S. Grain Growers Assn U. S. Association Cass County Nebraska

Mrs Ballance Ill After Michigan City Visit

Mrs William Ballance, visiting relatives in Michigan City Indiana, is seriously ill though not believed to be in danger. Husband Mr Ballance left on No 6 to reach her side while daughter Mrs H H Tartsch of Sioux City Iowa and son France Ballance plan travel as well. Family reunion ended sadly as illness casts a cloud over the gathering.

Michigan City Indiana William Ballance Ballance H. H. Tartsch Sioux City Iowa France Ballance

Driving at excess speed leads to fine and costs

Fred Dods Jr faced Judge M Archer on a speeding charge. He was fined $5 plus costs and ordered to deposit eight shillings with the judge to appease justice. He was arrested Sunday for the offence.

Fred Dods, Jr M. Archer

Enjoy Beefsteak Dinner From Tuesday’s Daily

Birthday club members gathered on the lawn at Mrs. Henry Heroll’s home for a beefsteak dinner marking her anniversary. The group included Mrs. J. H. Donnelly of Omaha, while Mrs. Annie Britt and Mrs. R. W. Clement were absent due to living far away or visiting relatives.

Birthday Club Henry Heroll Herold J. H. Donnelly Omaha Annie Britt Minneapolis R. W. Clement South Dakota

Engagement Announcement Party For Miss Margaret Rishel

Mrs Rishel hosted an engagement announcement party for her daughter Miss Margaret Rishel who will wed Mr Adam Kaffenberger in early fall The gathering in the north city home featured music by Teresa Weber and Mrs John Lyon solos and a luncheon with canoes bearing the wedding notice and well wishes from guests.

W. B. Rushel Gladys Hall Ruth Jecks

Katholitky Sokol Turners Exhibit Draws Omaha Folks

A well filled crowd attended Monday’s afternoon exhibition by the Katholitky Sokol turners of Omaha South Omaha and Plattsmouth. The audience enjoyed the drills and apparatus turning stunts performed by locals and visiting groups.

K. S. Park Katholitky Sokol Turners Omaha South Omaha Plattsmouth

Second hand farm lighting plant wanted

Inquire of T. H. Pollock Auto Co. in Plattsmouth about a used farm lighting plant available for purchase.

T. H. Pollock Auto Co Plattsmouth

Books Books Books at the Jour nal Office

Books flood the Jour nal Office offering wide choice and bustle as readers flock for shelves full of titles and editions. Local patrons browse aisles seeking new reads and reprints during a busy sale period.

Will Enjoy Visit at Edison Plant and Major Labs

Emil J. Weyrich of Weyrich & Tindraba will travel east soon visiting the Edison phonograph plant and laboratories at Orange New Jersey. He plans to study manufacturing lines and processes to better serve patrons locally and will also tour Eastman Kodak and Bausch Optical facilities in Rochester New York, seeking insight into photography and lenses.

Emil J. Weyrich Weyrich & Tindraba Caes County Edison Phonograph Adison Orange New Jersey Fadison Weigrich Edison Company Eastman Company Bausch Optical Company Rochester New York

Windham Named Manager for Alliance and Bridgeport Office

Samuel C. Windham, long employed by Bell Telephone in Omaha as a traveler, is promoted to manage the Alliance and Bridgeport offices and several nearby towns. He will base his headquarters at Alliance and is praised for his qualifications and pleasing disposition.

Samuel C. Windham Bell Telephone Company Omaha Windham Alliance Bridgeport Telephone Company

School Supplies Available at Journal Office

Tablets notebooks pencils and other school supplies may be had at the Journal office for children returning to school.

Journal

Journal Want Ad Tease Seeks Lost Items and Finds

A compact notice prompts readers to use the Journal want ad to report losses and discover finds. It invites readers to submit descriptions of missing belongings or recovered items for possible return or publication.

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Martin Friedrich Morday Martin L. Frederich Mr. Frederich Martin L. Friedrich Journal Office William Rhogen Eagles’ Chief Samuel Wilson Brennan William J. Egan Elmer Day Charles A. Carrigan Robert Treat Hotel Frank T. Allen Fidelity Union Trust Company F. B. Gwinnell Chamber of Commerce West U. S Mrs. Ballance Edison Firm Weyrich & Hadraba East Sam Windham Alliance Exchange Se Ovice First National Bank
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