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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
1
Omaha police arrested W. H. Clark of Trion and two companions as vagrants while awaiting an osteopath visit. Clark claims false arrest disrupted business and personal plans, and a damages suit against the Omaha police is planned in Douglas County District Court.
A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon at the office of County Judge A. J. Reeson to Frederick George Schneider, 27, and Miss Mable Reeder, 23, both of Elmwood.
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Adam Kreager longtime Eight Mile Grove resident in Cass county Nebraska died suddenly Saturday after noon his health had been good for his age and he had eaten with family before falling ill. Born May 5 1840 in Germany he came to the United States with his mother and brother before settling in Cass county in 1866. He married Louisa Waener in 1881 and had seven children. Funeral held at Glendale church Cedar Creek with burial nearby.
Mr and Mrs Mike Mauzy, among the area’s oldest residents, will leave Nebraska for California for winter and possibly permanent relocation. Mrs Mauzy’s health improves in a milder coast climate. They will be joined by their son Robert returning from Omaha to live on the coast.
Mrs. W. Porter of Union Nebraska died after drinking carbolic acid today about 10 AM. She had suffered poor health for some time and this act is believed to be a despondent suicide. She was 38, married with one daughter 16, formerly Miss Mattie Carper. Her sister Mrs. Walter Pitman of New York Nebraska survives, along with her parents and two brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
Local attorney Matthew Gering has two certificates to fund two Plattsmouth youths in the American Correspondence College of Law Chicago. The grant covers tuition. students pay only books. Gering invites interested young men to call for guidance and enrollment details.
160 acres improved farmland near Manley Nebraska. Land nearly level and described as one of the best in Cass County. Possession March 1 if sold soon. Price and terms reasonable. Enquire of A Owon Manley Nebraska.
We baling hay in three grades and can furnish hay by request. Call Roberts and Nelson farm at phone 2913. We also do all kinds of job printing.
Lincoln avenue, key to the city’s industry, has long been neglected. The city council plans paving in 1920 with Burlington railroad cooperation to improve appearance and attract tourists, following the successful paving of Washington and Chicago avenues.
The third Lyceum program at the high school auditorium featured a trio of ladies delivering varied entertainment. Despite bad weather, attendees enjoyed high standard vocal and instrumental selections with Vera MacKelvie praised for cartoonist work. The next act is the Overseas orchestra of six female artists, slated for January 3.
An old notice recommends Dr Thomas Eclectric Cil for croup in babies urging quick application and dosage options of 30c and 60c, claiming safety for children and that a small amount lasts long, available at drug stores.
The post office department warns of upcoming heavy Christmas mail traffic. Officers urge sending gifts by mail early to avoid delays from fewer rail mail trains and increased load, noting early parcels ease delivery for all and help clerks manage holiday trade amid fuel shortages.
The executive committee of Hugh Kearns Post No. 56 in Plattsmouth Cass County meets to address the fuel shortage. The post pledges cooperation with citizens to conserve coal and wood and support relief efforts.
The family reports Mrs. George Born, long patient at Immanuel hospital in Omaha after an operation, is improving and will likely return home to this city within a few days. Her recovery has been rapid though she stayed to avert any relapse danger.
The Nebraska Gas and Electric Co extends lines to Union Cass County giving Union residents electric light and power for the first time. The project, supervised by James Kuykendall, begins service from this city and aims to reach Nehawka soon, boosting current supply for Nehawka industries and nearby communities.
In Osceola Nebraska a daughter arrived at the home of Earl and Mrs. Hassler. The joyful event brought happiness to grandparents William and Mrs. Hassler and the aunt, amid local strike tensions and unsettled times.
St Luke's Episcopal Church in Plattsmouth reports 90 percent of enrolled communicants responded on Sunday. The drive aimed to boost personal involvement and financial support for church education and reconstruction efforts, with the bishop of Nebraska praising the parish and issuing a pastoral letter to other churches.
Mr and Mrs J E Scott and Mrs Ed Converse with Irene May and Ernest left yesterday for Omaha after visiting J H McMahen and family in Virginia for five years. They plan a Western state tour then settle somewhere in this western region.
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