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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1920

Page

3

Union Social club wavers on revival in Union

Long local notices list residents and visitors including Joseph Lidgett ill with asthma and various Union residents visiting Omaha Lincoln Weeping Water Elmwood Murray and Nebraska City for Thanksgiving and business. A group of Omaha men wreck a Ford roadster and the car is salvaged in Union.

Joseph Lidgett Karl Merritt Ira ‘Larke W. H. Lightfoot Iowa Mont Robb Minnie Peters Union Schools Brock Jessie Todd Nebraska City Jeesle Todd Lyda Clarke Omaha Ftachel Taylor The State University Alice Todd W. Clarke Lion Hotel Murray Samuel Barritt St of James Lewin C. W. Clarke Kirkpatrick Methodist Church Union J. G. Todd Ellen Chapman Lincoln J. B. Keedy Paul E. W. Keedy E. Tefft Grace Rogenreif Elmwood Harold Frans Clifton Harrison Fred Gorder Weeping Water

North Plant Planned by Keystone Pipe Representatives

W B Banning of Keystone Pipe returned from the north with John Ward of Tecumseh and M R Billberger to promote a cement sewer pipe factory. They arranged a sale of 25000 dollars worth of Keystone products and planned a plant at Pierre South Dakota with intent to build more plants nationwide.

W. B. Banning Keystone Pipe Company John Ward Tecumseh M. R. Billberger Banning Pierre S. D

A H Austin Illness Report From Lincoln Visit

A H Austin, long in Lincoln staying with his daughter, is not feeling well. Doctors attribute his illness to dental problems and he has had many teeth extracted. He hopes to recover soon.

A. H. Austin Lincoln T Nat

Methodist Woman's Missionary Society to Lead Sunday Services

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will conduct services at the place this coming Sunday with a fine program prepared by the ladies. A cordial welcome awaits all. Last Sunday's program featured an address by the district superintendent of the Omaha district drawing a large attentive crowd despite poor weather. A quarterly conference business meeting followed on Saturday with an engaging session, and Sunday evening the Near East Relief representatives reported a tidy sum raised for their cause.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Omaha The Near East Relief

Omaha wedding unites Thompson and Omaha bride

O W Finney and wife with Miss Lyda Clarke visited Omaha over Sunday and attended the wedding of their cousin Harold Thompson of Ithaca New York, to a worthy Omaha young lady.

Omaha O. W. Finney Lyda Clarke Omahea Harold Thompson Ithica N. Y

J. D. Cross Returns From West

J. D. Cross came home last Sunday after a lengthy western trip visiting his sons families and his two brothers. He traveled with J W Cross to Denver where J W Cross received treatment for a throat growth and windpipe obstruction, a tube placed for breathing, with doctors hopeful for cure. Cross spent Thanksgiving with his sons and found them well and prosperous.

J. D. Cross West J. W. Cross Kersey Denver

Thanks for Kindnesses from Baptist Church Ladies

The ladies of the Baptist church express appreciation for kindness shown through contributions, help, and patronage that made the Thanksgiving dinner and supper a success. Dinner and Supper Committee.

Ladies of the Baptist Church

Baptist Ladies Bazaar Attracts Crowd In Union

Last Thursday the Baptist church ladies hosted a bazaar at the M W A hall. Din ner and supper drew a crowded crowd from Union and nearby areas. The event showcased the excellent cooking of the women and received strong patronage and praise from attendees.

Baptist Ladies

Young singer Lucian La Rue shines at Omaha Orpheum show

On a Saturday evening seven year old Lucian La Rue performed at the Omaha Orpheum with sister Bessie at the piano. He sang before about two thousand people and won enthusiastic praise from managers and the audience. He returns to school and will receive practice and instruction to develop his talent.

Lucian LaRue Bessie LaRue Omaha Orpheum Bessie Lucian

Cards of Thanks for Kindness and Support

We thank all who sent sympathy and support after our loss. Your prayers visits calls and messages provided comfort during this difficult time. We appreciate the many expressions of kindness shown to our family.

Thanksgiving Dinner Gratitude From Baptist Ladies Aid

The Baptist Ladies Aid expresses gratitude for generous donations and willing help that supported a successful Thanksgiving dinner.

Scotia School Entertainment Wins Prizes for Popularity and Humor

The Scotia district eleven held an evening program on November 24 led by teacher Miss Marthau Letterdick and students. Imbert LaRue won a box of cigars as the least good looking man and Miss Lucy Rakes received a box of candy as the most popular young lady.

Scotia School Marthau Letterdick Imubert LaRue Lucy Rakes

Rupture Expert Seeley to Visit Paxton Hotel in Omaha

F H Seeley, rupture expert from Chicago and Philadelphia, will be at the Paxton hotel December 4 and 5, offering the Spermatic Shield that allegedly repairs ruptures in ten days with no surgery. He presents government documents and notes charity cases are free, with demonstrations to the public.

F. H. Seeley Chicago Philadelphia Paxton Hotel Omaha England Spain Seeley United States Washington, D. C

How a Woman Keeps a Secret at Pleasant View School

Notices announce a play titled How a Woman Keeps a Secret to be performed by Pleasant View school District No. 80 on Friday evening December 10 with a darky minstrel after the play. Box supper follows. Ladies with boxes admitted free. others 25 cents. children 10 cents. Bessie Engelkemier, Teacher.

Pleasant View Bessie Engelkemier

Public auction at Thacker farm near Union and Murray

Lewis Brothers offer farm livestock and machinery at public auction on December 9 near Union and Murray. Items include seven horses, six milk cows, brood sows, spring pigs, plows, mowers, rakes, wagons, harness, hay, eggs, and assorted equipment. Sale starts at 10:50 AM with lunch at noon. cash for small sums and 90 day notes for larger purchases. Rex Young is the auctioneer and W G Boedeker the clerk.

D. P. Thacker Union Murray Poland China Lewis Brothers Rex Young W. G. Boedeker

Blank Books For Sale At The Journal

The Journal announces availability of blank books of all kinds for purchase. Readers and customers may inquire at the newspaper office for varieties, sizes, and pricing.

Bad Checks Sweep City Targeting Local Businesses

The pattern centers on a repeated bad check scheme led by a man using the name Frank A. Wait. Edward Donat and B. A. McElwain were among the first victims, each given checks drawn on the Bank of Cass County. Sheriff Quinton is pursuing the suspect as authorities warn of ongoing losses across the area.

B. A. McElwain Edward Donat McElwain Bank of Cass County Frank A. Wait Eentleman

Triner’s Bitter Wine and other remedies by Joseph Triner Co

The ad touts Triner’s Bitter Wine as a trusted stomach remedy used for constipation headache and indigestion over thirty years. It claims cleansing of the intestines improves appetite refreshes and strengthens the body and warns against imitations. It lists other products and provides the Chicago address 1239 45 S&S Ashland Ave I11 for Joseph Triner Company.

Tuiner Trine Triner Joseph Triner Company S&s Ashland Ave Chicago

Keystone Pipe Company Plans New South Dakota Plant

Hon W Banning secretary of the Keystone Pipe company returns from the north with plans to enlarge the firm by opening several plants. He is joined by John Ward and M R Filberger to establish a sewer pipe factory, with a new Pierre South Dakota plant to begin operation soon and orders totaling 25000 dollars secured.

Banning Keystone Company Pierre S. C Keystone Cass County

Local Businessmen Visit for Short Time in City

George A. Kaffenberger from Lincoln came to attend business for a few hours. Frank Vallery left for Grant to handle quick matters. Lew Reinackle from near Murray visited the city to trade with merchants. Lee Noble Hansen from Weeping Water spent last evening with friends and may relocate here. R. H. Chriswisser from near Nehaw-

George A. Kaffenberger Lincoln Frank Vallery Grant Nebraska Lew Reinackle Murray Lee Noble Hansen Weeping Water R. H. Chriswisser Nehaw

Local residents pass through on various errands

Ka was in the city today en route to Omaha to handle business. Glen Perry arrived from south of the city to meet with merchants on business. Frank Sitzman, farming near Imperial Nebraska, visited relatives for several days. Dudley Hudgins, from Mooresville Missouri since last August, came with cousin Miss Helen Hudgins to visit his parents.

Omaha Glen Perry Anl Frank Sitzman Imperial Nebraska Andrelatives Dudley Hudgins Mooresville Missouri J. Hudgins Helen Hudgins

Insurance agent for all lines advertised

If you need insurance of any blood see I. G. Egenberger, agent for all lines of life, fire health, and accident insurance. tf-al.

I. G. Egenberger

Journal want-ads deliver wonderful results

Classified word of mouth marketing from the Journal promises strong responses at low cost. Readers are urged to try the want ads for effective results and broad reach.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Department Union Social Club Nels Martin Chris Miller Arthur Lindsay Bud Joseph Lindsay John Banning Joe Will Banning Lindsay Josephine Pitman Ray Galloway J. W. Pitman John McCarthy South of Union Robert Willis McCarthy C. E. Severyn Schuyler R. D. Stine Nels A. L. Becker Wm. Eggers Mrs. Jones Burbee Brothers Ford Willis Garage Bank of Union Baptist Ladies Aid P. S South Dakota ED Lutz Springs Old Cocks Swift & Company Lutz’s Mackinaws Lincoln County Colorado L. R. Upton Chas. Bowdish Union, Nebr Sherwin-Williams Paint Company Frans Bros’. Lumber Co
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