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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
3
A collage of quips and jokes touching on religion politics love and daily life. It mixes biblical references a fable about two cakes social sly remarks about leadership bee in the bonnet and light gossip about movies theater goers and a monument project.
A collage of wry observations touches on publishing motives, European war fatigue, antique prices, taxes, reform fantasies, auto etiquette, and social quirks. The voice riffs on sugar tariffs, footwear tricks, adventurous antiquing, and foreign affairs with a tongue in cheek tone.
The passage notes that wartime taxes remain in effect for laborers and workers and argues that lowering living costs would constitute tax relief for all. It mentions a treasury surplus of just over 2 million dollars and the use of funds to support a funding commission for the United States.
A literary meditation on how official circles churn out declarations while circling their routines. The piece notes the repetitive pattern of formal statements issued by authorities.
A column laments Chicago’s lax murder law noting Russell Scott’s case shows a sane man can shoot a neighbor and escape punishment if he destroys his mind with the gun. The piece argues murder laws in Chicago are weak and would remain so for some time.
George H. Schroeder and family visited Avoca last Wednesday morning and checked business in Murray. Mrs. Lester Hoback left for Colorado to see her parents. Albert Schutz hauled barn materials southwest of town. Bridget Croughlin and daughters Cecetia and Frances South visited J J Cullen’s. Quinto and family move from Plattsmouth to Lincoln for better schooling. Jerome St John sold his wheat at the Avoca elevator. Fred McCrady expands his blacksmith shop to include farm implements.
The Avoca chautauqua this week proves financially successful and showcases excellent talent and practice. Organizers report strong attendance and plan to return next year with the same high class performances.
Missouri Pacific at Avoca reports a solid year with over 150 cars of cattle and 244 cars of grain shipped locally. The railroad is viewed as part of the community’s industry with widespread support from Avoca residents for its business and moral backing.
Last Monday evening a Crescent party damaged a car on O Street road and asked garage man Harry Marquardt to arrange repairs in Lincoln. After contacting the sheriff and failing to locate the party, Marquardt found them later at Lindholm garage in Murdock where the car will be held until bills are settled.
The Avoca school construction, nearly complete after months of work, is being rushed to open on the coming Monday in the new building. The teaching force is called by the superintendent and the school will start at the appointed time, with painter and plumber finishing minor work. The new facility is expected to be a fine place for Avoca youths to receive education.
The wedding of Doris Norris and Carl Tefft was held today at the Norris home on O Street. Doris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norris, and Carl Tefft, son of the late Attorney and Mrs. C. Tefft of Weeping Water, are noted as popular locals. Both families are prominent. Doris attended Weeping Water high school and Doane College, while Carl is a graduate of Weeping Water high school and the state university. The couple will reside on Senator Orlando Tefft’s farm on O Street after their honeymoon, details of which are not yet announced.
Harlan Gorder and his brother were returning from Seibert Colorado in a large Oakland car when the steering failed and the vehicle left the road toppling into a nearby field. They were shaken but not seriously hurt. the car required an expert mechanic to repair.
The Bates Book and Gift Shop advertises a large school supplier line placed at the shop's right side. Customers are encouraged to explore the new stock and place orders for back to school needs.
A Los Angeles woman sues a doctor for 850 000 claiming blood infection from an ankle reducing operation. The doctor is described as likely having little savings. The item then shifts to a seasonal note on weed control for vacant lots and proper maintenance by owners.
In Cassecoun ty Nebraska County Court the petition of Margaret Kaffenberger and Emma Nelting seeks Elmer Tritsch as Administrator of Ida Grace Tritech estate. Hearing set September 16 1925 at 10 am. Notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Dated August 17 1924. A H Dexbury County Judge Seal.
Court in Cass County Nebraska orders an estate hearing for Henriette N Halmes. Petitioners William Plager and Henrietta Mockenhaupt seek probate and designation of Chris Mockenhaupt as administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for September 14 1924 at 10 am with notice by publication in The Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
Two suits in Cass County District Court seek to quiet title to multiple parcels in Mynard and Plattsmouth. Plaintiffs Charles W Hula et al and Joseph F Tubbs allege adverse claims by unknown heirs and trustee defendants and seek decrees, mortgage releases, and further relief. Oral orders set for late September and October 1925 deadlines for answer.
The State of Nebraska Cass county in the County Court informs creditors of the estate of Alice Cory deceased. The court will sit September 4 1925 and December 5 1925 at 10 o clock to examine claims. Claims must be presented within three months from September 4 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date.
Notice of probate in Cass County Nebraska for the estate of Henry S. Perry deceased. The county court will meet in Plattsmouth on September 8 1925 and December 8 1925 at 10 o clock to hear claims for allowance. Claims must be filed within three months from September 1925 and debts payable within one year from September 1925. Witnessed by the county court seal on August 4 1925.
In Cass county Nebraska Grace DeLes Dernier formerly Grace Applegate files a supplemental petition to modify the 1924 alimony decree. The court action seeks to award all interest in land described in Section 27 and 22 Township 10 North Range 13 East to Grace for support of herself and three children. Respondent must answer by September 21, 1925 or risk default and decree as prayed.
A practical tip suggests suspending wallpaper from the ceiling to prevent marks by children. This method creates a decorative feature while protecting wall surfaces and can be rearranged as needed.
Notice to defendant Theodore M Scarbrough that Emil A Wurl filed a petition on August 12 1926 seeking 145 21 judgment on a promissory note and assigned accounts. Hearing set September 16 1925 at 10 o clock a m. If no appearance or answer, judgment will be entered in favor of plaintiff. Emil A Warl minimalff.
Notice of sale under a Cass County district court decree dated August 5 1925. The sale on September 14 1925 at 10 am at the south front door Plattsmouth courthouse will offer The west half of the northwest quarter and all of the southwest quarter of Section 27 plus all of the southwest quarter of Section 22 in Township 10 Range 13 east of the 6th P M. Payment terms include cash or 10 percent down with balance on confirmation and possession March 1 1926. Abstracts provided.
Frank E. Vallery sues to quiet title to Lot 6 in Block 56 Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska against multiple heirs and alleged interests. suit seeks decree to release a mortgage dated June 25 1860 and tax deed liens and further relief as just. Also Celicia Platt sues to quiet title to parts of Section 29 and asks correction of a deed and mortgage records in Cass County Nebraska with a court date notice.
In Cass county Nebraska District Court Joseph D Cox sues unknown heirs and claimants in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter and Northwest Quarter of Section 17 Township 10 North Range 14 East to quiet title and exclude all interest from the defendants The petition asks for a decree granting fee simple title to the described real estate and orders defendants to answer by September 14 1926 or the petition will be treated as true and decreed accordingly.
Samuel Guilion plaintiff and Gertrude Chandler et al defendants. By district court degree dated February 21 1925 and order of sale Enid Court same date the sole referee will sell September 5 1925 at 2 00 pm at the north front door of the First National Bank Greenwood Cass county Nebraska to the highest bidder for cash ten percent due sale day balance when confirmed. West eighty acres of the northeast quarter section 34 township 12 north range 9 east of the 6th P M in Cass county Nebraska. Sale open one hour. Abstract showing marketable title will be furnished.
Four federal highways across Nebraska have been designated. Every neighbor who wants one can get it on application to Hoover.
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