Corporal Earnest Geise Killed in Action in France
A letter from Coun cil Bluffs informs Plattsmouth of Corporal Earnest Geise's death on September 15 in France. He served on the Mexican border with the Iowa National Guard before joining the 168 Infantry in the 42nd Rainbow Division. The 23-year-old was home with grandparents in Council Bluffs when he enlisted and later died bravely in battle. His mother and community offer condolences as his sacrifice is noted.
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Council Bluffs
Adolphe Geise
France
Earnest Geise
Iowa National Guards
Earnest
Co. 168 Infantry
42Nd
Rainbow Division
Geise
Conneill Bluffs
Adolph Geise
Plattsmouth
War letter from France notes armistice near
In a letter dated November 6 from Thomas Walling Jr. in France Col. M. A. Bates recounts his friend's observations. He describes the difficulty of communicating with locals, the beauty of the country, and the coincidental discovery of a Plattsmouth Journal while traveling. He reflects on how close peace really was as the armistice approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. M. A. Bates
Thomas Walling, Jr
France
Thomas
Plattsmouth
America
Musical Treat to Friends Led by Jesse P. Perry
Jesse P. Perry led a musical gathering described as a moving spirit and instigator for a group of friends. The event highlighted communal music making and shared enjoyment among attendees.
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Jesse P. Perry
Concert Company Delights Residents at Masonic Home
A concert company led by Grace Garner and featuring Ethel Babbitt Mable Copenhaver Elizabeth Wynn and others performed for residents of the Masonic Home yesterday. The old folks enjoyed the entertainment and expressed gratitude for the kindness shown.
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Masonic Home
Grace Garner
E. C. Hill
R. Frans
Kvita
Ethel] Babbitt
Mable Lee Copenhaver
Elizabeth Wynn
Florence Balser
Goldie
Gladys Kaffenberger
Wilma Rainey
Will Make Their Home Here P V Shanholtz Family
Mr and Mrs Shanholtz and Grace from Peace Valley have moved to Plattsmouth. They visited two weeks ago and returned to stay, taking positions in the Burlington shops. Mrs Shanholtz is the mother of Mrs Milton Edwards. The city extends a hearty welcome to the new family choosing Plattsmouth as home.
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P. V. Shanholtz
Grace
Peace Valley
Burlington
Scarborough Purchases Home Near Burlington Shops
Will Scarborough formerly of Watson Missouri buy George J. Klinger's home south of the Burlington shops and move to the city. He has relocated to work in the local Burlington shops and is father of T. R. Scarborough of the city.
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Wm. Riley Scarborough
Watson, Mo
George J. Klinger
Burlington
Mr. Scarborough
T. R. Scarborough
Soldier Returns to Camp Funston After Furlough
Corporal Albert Godwin ends a ten day home visit and departs for Camp Funston. He expects a brief stay as demobilization of troops there has already begun.
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Albert Godwin
Camp Funston
Corporal Godwin
Will Take Son To Hospital
Mrs. Ben Hankinson traveled to Glenwood Iowa to check on her son David Hankinson who suffers intense pain from a mastoid tumor under his left ear. Doctors expect surgery and plan to move him to Omaha hospital, a decision delayed by bad weather to avoid higher risk from travel.
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Ben Hankinson
Glenwood
Iowa
David Hankinson
Omaha
John Brooks Returns to City from Honolulu After Years Abroad
John Brooks has arrived back in San Francisco from Honolulu where he served four years with the coast artillery. He began as an enlisted man at Fort Logan Colorado then California before returning to Hawaii. He is the son of George and Ida Brooks of this city.
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John Brooks
San Francisco
Honolulu
Coast Artillery
Ft Logan
Colorado
California
Hawaii
George and
Ida Brooks
Fifty Years Ago Yesterday Closure of Missouri River
Dc C Despain recalled a Thanksgiving day in 1564 when the Missouri River near this point closed and remained shut all winter. He notes that such an early termination has not occurred since that time.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for croup relief
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York reports rapid relief from croup with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The preparation contains no opium or narcotic and can be safely given to children as to adults.
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Edward Hassett
Frankfort
N. Y
Falls at Front October 30 Leaves Family in Denver
A. Ross of this city learns his son Orville Claude Ross was killed in action in France on October 20. Orville, a married man from Big Sandy Montana, had joined the service last June and arrived in France in late July. The widow and infant child stayed in Denver after moving from Mound Valley Kansas. The father plans to travel to Denver to assist them.
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A. Ross
Burlington
France
Orville Claude Ross
Big Sandy
Montana
Mound Valley
Kansas
Denver
Mr. A. Ross
Paul Gets a Bump on Main Street
Paul Stableman, who travels our streets, was helped from the Kroehler hardware store on Main street after his cart axle broke. The chair toppled on the pavement and he was frightened and bruised but not severely hurt.
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Paul Stableman
Kroehler Hardware
Main Street
Paul
Nebraska case disciplines Harry Anthony for assault
In justice court yesterday Judge M Archer presided over the State of Nebraska versus Harry Anthony. The action from South Bend charged assault and battery on Gordon Black. Anthony was fined five dollars plus costs and paid.
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State of
Nebraska
Harry Anthony
South Bend
Justice Court
M. Archer
Gordon Black
Anthony
Returns to His School
Aubrey Duxbury returns to Harvard College in Cambridge Massachusetts after a furlough with his mother in Plattsmouth He is studying radio and weighs future service possibilities as the war ends His brother Marion is stationed at Brooklyn in the signal school and only Frank Policek from Plattsmouth is at Harvard with him.
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Aubrey Duxbury
Cambridge
Mass
Boston
Harvard College
Aubrey
Navy
Marion
Brooklyn
Signal School
Plattsmouth
Harvard
Frank Policek
Bateses Move to New Home at Seventh and Locust
Robert A Bates and his wife moved yesterday to a newly completed residence at the corner of Seventh and Locust streets in this city. The home features a modern design with complete detailing for convenience and beauty and has been furnished throughout elegantly.
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Robert A. Bates
Seventh and Locust Streets
Home for Mr Bates and Wife with Modern Comforts
They have built and furnished a house with all the conveniences of modern living, reflecting years of hard work. Both Mr Bates and his wife deserve the best in a comfortable home they now enjoy.
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Mr. Bates
Sergeant Emil J Hild Writes Home From War Hospital
In France in 1913 Sergeant Emil J Hild informs his parents he is in an army hospital after being gassed but is recovering. He notes the doctors caution, hopes the Germans will surrender, mentions a Nebraska nurse who has met local Plattsmouth folks, and promises to write again soon.
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Emil J. Hild
France
Nurse
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
O. K
Micklewait Family on Route to Texas from Iowa
Mr and Mrs T M Micklewait and children visited in Plattsmouth with Mrs Morgan sister of Mrs Micklewait They are moving from Glenwood Iowa to Trinity Texas where they bought land and plan to settle Their auto trip continued toward Lincoln as a southern road awaited and a storm threatened.
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T. M. Micklewait
Plattsmouth
Guy W. Morgan
Micklewait
Morgan
Glenwood
Iowa
Mills Counties
Trinity
Texas
Line Star State
Lincoln
Porter Leaves Omaha Bee After Twenty One Years
George M. Porter ends a 21 year career with the Omaha Bee effective December 1. He rose from boy carrier to manager of the south side office, declining a salary increase to accept the assistant secretary role at the Lincoln Y M C A. in December. He thanks the Journal and Plattsmouth citizens for their kindness over the years.
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George M. Porter
Omaha Bee
South Side
The
Bee
Omaha
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Education Leaders Urge Paying Salaries During School Closures
W H Clemons state superintendent of public instruction argues that teachers should receive full salaries for periods when schools were closed by health orders. He cites other states and says the public bears the cost, not teachers, with boards to set makeup rules.
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W. H. Clemons
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Boards of Education
Willis E. Reed
Nebraska
I. W. H. Clemmons
State of
Plattsmouth Woman Joins Red Cross Mission to France
Miss Ione Dovey left for New York after answering a call for canteen service work in France. The Plattsmouth native, praised for patriotism and training, will sail to Europe to support Red Cross efforts and aid those in need with acts of kindness and encouragement.
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Ione Dovey
New York
France
Red Cross
Iane Dovey
Plattsmouth
Europe
Flu outbreak disrupts Burlington station operations
The flu and pneumonia strike Burlington station causing illness among John Mayfield and O. A. Moore. Operator McCulloch is hospitalized in Omaha. A new worker covers shifts with his wife assisting one trick while Clyde Cavender runs the other.
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Burlington
John Mayfield
O. A. Moore
McCulloch
Omaha
Clyde Cavender
Habeas Corpus Seeks Liberty for Cass County Prisoner
Paul Paviecick as Pavilik, held in Cass County jail, petitions habeas corpus claiming wrongful imprisonment after a sixty day sentence for possessing intoxicating liquors unlawfully. Through attorney W E Lovely of Omaha, he seeks release with a hearing scheduled for tomorrow before the county judge.
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Paul Paviecick
Pavilick
Cass County
W. E. Lovely
Omaha
Unlawful Detention Challengeover Jurisdiction Claim
The defendant argued unlawful detention because the judge lacked jurisdiction since the crime occurred in Sarpy County. The case hinges on whether the county court can hear charges tied to a different jurisdiction.
Divorce Granted After No Answer in District Court
H. E. Jones obtained a divorce decree from his wife after the defendant failed to appear at the hearing in district court. The petition cited extreme cruelty and was granted by partition as filed.
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District Court
H. E. Jones
Wildlife roundup near Hock Bluffs nets thirty one nimble animals
Yesterday Frank R. Gobelman, joined by Walter Sans, Pat Campbell, H. H. Shrader and Alex Campbell, scouted the surrounding hills near Hock Bluffs and brought in thirty one nimble footed animals after a festive rabbit chase.
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Frank R. Gobelman
Hock Bluffs
Walter Sans
Pat Campbell
H. H. Shrader
Alex Campbell
Boys Report From Front Lines Gives Comfort At Home
J D Lair received a letter dated October 6 from his son Ralph stating he and the other local soldiers were well. A message dated October 12 from a Bartlett Iowa area youth said the last battle was over and that he and George Kearnes had come through without a scratch.
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J. D. Lair
Ralph
Bartlett
Iowa
George Kearnes
Michael Kearnes
Wescott Brother’s Brother Sets Sail for France
E H Wescott informs that his brother C C Wescott left New York Wednesday aboard the White Star liner Ceram ic bound for France. Delays before sailing pushed his expected Paris Thanksgiving dinner to the sea and he may be seasick. a safe and productive mission is hoped for.
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E. H. Wescott
C. C. Wescott
New York
Ceramic
France
Paris
Stomach Trouble Relief Reported by Mrs. Drinkard
Mrs. J. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports immediate relief from stomach trouble and fatigue after using Whamberlain's Tablets. She states improvement within a week and credit is given to the remedy.
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Jefferson City
Thanksgiving Services Held Despite Bad Weather
City churches held their annual union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist church with reduced attendance due to flu fears and a bad night. Rev. Wilbur S. Leete led prayers, two chorus numbers followed, and Rev. L. W. Scott preached on The Most Popular Sin in the Word urging gratitude for blessings.
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Methodist
A. V. Hunter
Methodist Church
Wilbur 8. Leete
Episcopal
H. G. McCluskey
Presbyterian
L. W. Scott
W. S. Leete
McCluskey
Rev. Scott
Schuhloff Visits Louieville Juvenile Band
E H Schuhloff visited Louieville last night to give weekly instruction to the juvenile band and returned home this morning.
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E. H. Schuhloff
Louieville
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Mexican Border
Germany
Will
Son
States
Croup
Orville Claud Ross
Journal
Man and Wife
Emil
Slenger
Burlington Station
Sarpy
UNION
First National Bank
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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