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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
5
Classified blurbs mention John P. Sattler in Omaha for business, plus Ford auto offers from Pollock Auto Co and Murray six room house with full basement for quick sale. Ralph J. Waynie of Plattsmouth advertises. Telephones listed.
Detectives report that a North Sixth street residence was broken into last night or early today. A cellar theft recovered several bottles of fifteen year old wine gifted from Italian relatives. Authorities believe the intruder knew the house and wine storage, entering by breaking a door lock while residents slept.
Representatives from the Plattsmouth post of the American Legion travel to Hastings to begin the state convention. Delegates include Aubrey Duxbury Emil Hild Kenry Lutz Edwin A Fricke with John Wiehman George Conis and Marion Duxbury. State Commander Earl M Cline will open proceedings and National Commander Franklin D Olier will speak. The Plattsmouth group aims to back Cline for national commander and suggests Edward McDermott or T J McGuire as next state commander.
Mr and Mrs Dave OBrien of Osmond Nebraska and Mr and Mrs T G Klimm of Murray Nebraska toured Union and Krug Park Omaha during a visit from last week They were former Plattsmouth residents twenty years ago and enjoyed a pleasant country home visit and picnic outing together.
Mrs L V Rose of Cuero Texas endorses Dr LeGear's Poultry Rem edies noting strong results against lice and vermin. The ad claims 27 years as an Expert Poultry Specialist and offers Lice Killer with money back satisfaction. Also mentions Bestor Swater Ford cash or credit and local travel in Omaha.
E H Wescott left for Los Angeles California this afternoon to spend two or three weeks at his parents home. He wishes to visit his ailing father C E Wescott while in the city. Miss Alice Louise Wescott, who has been with the grandparents in Los Angeles, will return home September 1 to resume school next week.
James Travis was released from custody after paying a $200 fine plus costs in county court. The sheriff had detained him last Sunday following the discovery of a large amount of corn mash and a still at his Missouri river ferry area home. Federal investigators from Omaha will continue to probe the operation.
A petition for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Alson B. Cole, Howard County murderer, was filed in the U S district court by Attorney John M. Priest. The filing asks the court to require Warden T. Fenton to produce Cole and free him, citing trial errors and the refusal to permit Gladys Bishop to testify, which allegedly would clarify motives and details of the crime. The action marks a second federal filing after the prior petition was dismissed by the district court and the U S Court of Appeals.
Pioneer residents of Nebraska are called to meet in Lincoln on Tuesday September 7 at the Grand hotel starting 10:00 AM. J C F McKessen secretary of the state association issued the call. Members must have resided 35 years or more. Cass county expects many attendees. The association will keep headquarters on the balcony of the agricultural hall during the state fair. Rev A G Hollowell and family arrived from Gillette Wyoming and will serve as pastor of the Christian church.
Henry Berne spent a few hours in the city today accompanied by his son Leonard who recently suffered a severe hand injury. Leonard is progressing well and getting along nicely.
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