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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
2
The State of Nebraska versus Joseph C. Wheeler, tried in Pawnee County, resulted in a conviction on attempted sexual assault. Defense attorneys argued for a new trial in Pawnee City before Judge Stewart, who overruled. They plan to appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court seeking a reversal. The case has drawn wide attention in Pawnee and Cass counties where the parties reside.
The Journal expands its offerings with a new Standard line in the book and stationery department to appeal to patrons who keep diaries. The move targets diary keepers and collectors seeking organized writing supplies.
Young Epworth League members met at the Methodist church parlors for the first rally of the Win My Chum movement. Two teams led by Miss Clara Mae Morgran and Mason Wescott competed to recruit the most members, followed by games and a luncheon to close the evening.
Mrs J H Brown Murray Neh announces ba Orpington cockerels for sale as a Christmas gift option from Popu lar Variety Store offering Grafonole for the whole family.
Last Sunday in Elmwood two Brinton boys hunted a squirrel when Lester fired the shotgun and hit Jimmie in the forehead. A fragment remained in the brain while another piece lodged near the forehead. X rays by Bud Clements and Dr. G G Douszlass showed the pellets. The incident was a close call and a serious operation was avoided.
Local observers report a sharp drop in prices for food and staples after wartime highs. Pork chops fall from 50 to 30 cents per pound, beef steaks quoted around 45 to 40 cents, flour down to 2.50 3.00 per sack, and coffee near prewar levels. Potatoes now 2.00 to 2.50 per bushel. clothing also easing as merchants cut margins to meet the lower market values.
Friends of Mrs. Peter Mumm Jr. learn she remains in serious condition at the Methodist hospital in Omaha. Surgeons and eminent specialists attend as a severe cold led to a mastoid and prolonged illness with little improvement.
M I Hall and wife of Grant Nebraska left Thursday afternoon to visit relatives in Cedar Creek for a short time. Grain dealer Mont Rabb came from Union and headed to North Platte and western Nebraska for a few days on business. This was Mr Robb’s first visit in weeks and friends were glad to see him.
Frank Vallery the land agent departed this morning for Omaha where he will visit for a few hours.
Adam Meisinger of near Cedar Creek spent a few hours in the city today attending to business with local merchants.
Advice on maintaining health by keeping bowels stomach and liver in good order. Chamberlain Tablets are recommended to strengthen the stomach regulate the liver and bowels. They are easy to take mild in effect and cost a quarter.
For sale four two week old Poland China boars offered by S Ray Smith of Plattsmouth. They satisfy.
A doctor in Elmwood met two fairly dressed young men walking from California. They asked for a ride and explained they had hitchhiked and walked far, aiming for Kansas City. The doctor, wary of auto theft reports, noted their congenial manner and gave them a lift.
Lewis Brothers announce a public auction of farm and household items at the D P Thacker farm three miles east and north of Union and four miles south of Murray. Catalog includes seven horses, six cows with calves, Poland China sows and spring shoats, extensive farm machinery, hay, and a 120 eye incubator. Sale begins at 10 20 a m with lunch at noon. cash for sums up to ten dollars, credit terms for larger purchases with note and ten percent interest. all property to be settled for before removal. Rex Young is auctioneer and W G Boedeker is clerk.
James Kimball and Lillian Birdsall were married on Wednesday November 24 in Omaha. The couple, both well known locally, will reside in Plattsmouth where the groom works for the B B and Q railroad. Best wishes from Ashland Gazette.
A gang suspected of targeting small country towns entered John Olson's Pacific Junction store, breaking a plate glass front and taking dry goods while the village meat market was entered with nothing stolen. No suspects are yet traced. Charles Jelinek of Omaha visited local friends and relatives.
An exhortation to call now to select a line of Christmas cards at the Journal office and promote holiday gifts for the whole family at the Popular Variety Store with Xmes themed items.
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