American Legion Post Elects Officers for 1923
Hugh J. Kearns post No. 56 of the American Legion held its annual meeting in snowy conditions. Raymond Larson was re elected Post Commander and John Wickman was chosen Vice Commander. new executive committee members include George Nelson Albert Janda Frank Smith W G Beick E G Ofe Hoy Stewart Frank Heval Byron Babbitt and E J Hild. The post will continue aid through the service officer with Attorney A H Duxbury leading the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh J. Kearns
American Legion
Raymond Larson
Larsen
Perion
John Wickman
KR. G. Campbell
George Nelson
Albert Janda
Frank Smith
W. G Beick
E. G. Ofe
Hoy Stewart
Frank Heval
Byron Babbitt
Hild
Legion Post
Legion
Piattswouth
Matton
A. H. Duxbury
Cass County
Duxbury
Boy Scouts To Be Reorganized In Platismount
After a long dormancy the Boy Scouts in the city will be reorganized and put on an effective footing. Mr H F Peden, a high school instructor, is selected as scoutmaster and will begin forming the new unit for winter and spring activities. The move follows a period since Rev A V Hunter’s removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Hunter
H. Fpeten
Peden
Have a Fine Time From Thursdaye Diary Elks Club
Last evening one of the most enjoyable six five parties of the season was held at the Elks club as part of the winter tournament of games and pastimes with excellent scores in play. A notable feature was the oyster supper prepared and served by the gentlemen, whose repast was fully appreciated and suggests they will later demonstrate their culinary skill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
Pool selects Hugh Cooper as private secretary
Lincoln December 7. Secretary of State elect Charles W. Pool today appointed Hugh Cooper of Tecumseh as his private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha News Radio Service
Lincoln
Charles W. Pool
Hugh Cooper
Tecumseh
Help the Birds In Plattsmouth Weather Plea
Plattsmouth citizens note sleet covers food for birds and the cold causes suffering. A neighbor urges everyone to throw out accessible nourishment for feathered residents during wintry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Persn
Pleased Buyers Snap Up Seasonable Garments At Toggery
Buyers flock to the Ladies Toggery in Omaha as stormy roads hinder deliveries. The store touts Adam Lonkoff stock from Plitts mouth merchandise, with express shipping planned for Saturday and further price cuts. A Fur Co display from New York is set for tomorrow, with Saturday specials teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epparel
Toggery
Adam Lonkoff
Plittsmouth
Omaha
Express
Busch
Toasery
The
Fine Fur Company of New York
Sleet and Snow Disrupt City Life and Travel
Winter weather brings sleet coating sidewalks and ice on streets causing accidents and travel difficulties. Cars struggle even with chains while only compelled goers venture out. Vendors find business slow and the usual happenings appear slim as residents cope with wintry mix.
Electrolier lights may shine within a few bays
The installation of electrolier posts progresses with favorable prospects for illuminating the new business district in a few days barring delays. A lighting contract with Nebraska Gas and Electric Co remains outstanding and could delay the project. The upgraded system will improve the area’s appearance replacing the dim past lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Gas and Electric Company
McCarty Purchases Home Place on North Third Street
This morning L L McCarty purchased the Gorder home on North Third Street where the McCarty family has resided during Miss Louise Gorder s long illness. The house is near the Burlington yards where McCarty is employed, making an ideal residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. McCarty
Gorder
North Third Street
McCarty
Louise Gorder
Burlington Yards
Hyers to Enter Real Estate Insurance Line in Lincoln
Gus A. Hyers, county and state agent for nine years, will leave detective work to start an independent real estate, insurance, and loss adjustment business in Lincoln around mid January. He plans to rest briefly, locate an office within two weeks, and forego detective duties in future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus A. Hyers
Lincoln State Journal
Lincoln
Burlington
Washington
Secret Service Department
Mr. Hyers
C. H. Morrill
Havelock
Lancaster Land Co
Hyers
Bryan
Hee
Neville
Aged Cass County Resident Suffered Severe Fall in Louisville
Theodore Heim, a 91 or 92 year old Louisville resident and longtime Cass county figure, fell at home and sustained a fractured hip. He was moved to an Omaha hospital for setting and care as he recovers to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Helm
Omaha Hospital
Louisville
Cass County
Nebraska
Mr. Heim
Omaha
Heim
Legion
Bonus bill introduced in Washington for veterans aid
Representative Foster of Ohio introduced a soldiers bonus bill in Washington. It adopts optional plans for adjusted service certificates vocational aid and farm home aid with pay rates of 1.50 dollars per day for overseas service and 1.25 dollars for other service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Foster
Republican
Ohio
Mississippi Governor Denies Stenographer Lawsuit Claims
Oxford Mississippi December 6 Governor Lee M Russell denied in federal court here allegations of wrongs raised by Frances Birkhead stenographer in a suit for 100000 damages against the governor now on trial The governor rejected the charges as baseless and refused to admit any liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miss
Lee M. Russell
Mississippi
Frances Birkhead
Russell
Farm loans now made at 5 percent
Searl S. Davis announces farm loans at five percent interest, located in the State Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searl S. Davis
State Bank Bldg
Card of Teanes Bereavement Thanks in Community
The Noble and Sedlan families express heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy kindness flowers and church music received after the bereavement. They thank dear friends for acts of kindness and the choir for its music at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unoy
Everett Noble
A. R. Noble
Ain Familly
Joseph Sedlan
Emmett 8 Eye Destroyed in Nebraska Bar Tragedy
A lively youth party serenading newlyweds in Davern Nebraska ended in tragedy when a shotgun fired by Mr. Stone destroyed his own eye. The injured man was taken to Pelle Uluy Hospital where the eyeball was removed. Stone was visiting his brother H Floyd Steere in Dawson. parents recently moved to University Place.
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Emmett
Stone
Plattsmouth
Davern
Nebraska
Dumier
Sounr
University Plaice
Chickens Stolen in Kentucky Farm Raid Foiled by Owner
Mrs Fornef repelled night thieves at Fornoff farm near Right Mile Grove. In one evening thieves stole 150 chickens at Philip Horn farm nearby before fleeing unseen. Farmers plan more shots to deter ongoing chicken roost robberies in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Mile Grove
Lienrs Forno
Forness Farm
Fall injures custodian and fractures arm
Will Rice, custodian at the Costes block and Herald apartments, suffered a severe double fracture of the left arm after slipping on an icy sidewalk near the Herald apartments and Weldemar Soennichsen's residence. He received medical care downtown and will wear a sling for weeks, forcing rest from his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rice
Costes
Herald
Weldemar Soennichsen
Rice
Goates Block
They Satisfy Promises In a Journal Ad
A brief journal ad proclaims satisfaction with products or services, signaling strong customer assurance and promising value. No detailed names or dates are provided.
Early Excavations Claim Lost Tribes In Nebraska Region
Dr Gilder, an eminent scientist, conducts digs along the Missouri River near Bellevue aiming to prove ancient white inhabitants 4000 years ago. He cites mounds as old Onhoma or Pawnee homes and finds bones, skulls, ashes, and tools suggesting fennihals and communal living beyond known Indian eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Hobert
Onder
Minsouri
Bellevue
Gilderds
Tim Ptrte
Kirlider
W. D. Jones
Bellieves
Cartier
Gilder
Feeleres
Sroujys
Young Pearl Young and Lorenz Miesbach Wed Near Nehawka
Miss Pearl Young and Lorenz Miesbach married December 5 1922 at the bride’s parents home near Nehawka The ceremony was performed by Rev Moehring of Otoe A three course dinner followed and the couple will live on a farm near Anadus The couple are praised as industrious and well regarded and extend best wishes from neighbors and relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Young
Miss Pearl Young
Lorenz Miesbach
Miss Mary Young
Leonard Miesbach
Marexter Young
Moehring of
Otoe
Cuesis
Anadius
Mise Yvonne
Nehawka
Miesbach
Mr. Miesbach
Eeseoee
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Bereavement
To the many kind friends and neighbors we express our deepest appreciation for acts and words of sympathy in our bereavement. Thanks to the choir and those who placed cars at our service, to the De Malay Chhipter and various groups for gifts of flowers and support. Mr. and Mrs. WW Smith and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Malay Chhipter
Sheet Merel
I. Rr.c
Cosmopolitan Club
Womms Auxilary
Atthildren
Columbian School
Nowers
WW. TD. Smith
Death of GlO Resident Near Nehawka
An elderly Nehawka area resident, Henry Balfour reports the death of a local man aged sixty nine after a two day illness. Born in Waukeeg Illinois the deceased spent thirty years in the area, lived quietly and helped relatives and friends. Survived by brother William aged eighty nine and many nieces and nephews. Funeral was held at the Balfour home with Rev W A Taylor of Union officiating. Interment followed at a nearby cemetery with many neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawke
Wednessey
Henry Balfour
Aviary
Mr. Balfour
Waukeegon
Ilinois
William Balfour
Nebanka
Witliam
Balfour Lome
W. A. Taylor
Union
Decree Sought On Homestead Claim In Cass County Suit
Arvin L. Barnard files in district court against Fred E. Bodie receiver of the Bank of Cass County. He bought a William Hall home on November 8 1919 for not more than 31500. Barnard seeks a homestead declaration to clear title and remove the cloud from a separate $1000 judgment. Attorney A H Duxbury represents Waintic Books for family at the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Arvin L. Barnard
Fred E. Bodie
Bank of
Cass County
William Hall
A. H. Duxbury
Explains Blowup of Steam Cooker in Barrows Home
Lieutenant Governor Barrows explains a steam cooker explosion blamed on a blocked valve and a missing helper. He admits handling domestic duties and washing dishes, noting the cooker did not whistle and a ball on the valve worsened the clog. He plans to replace the cover and cook another chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Barrows
Barrows
State Journal
Steinhauer Family Reaches Home After Pleasant Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steinhauer hear from daughter Mrs. H J Heneger that she and her son Jack Heneger have reached home safely on the Wyoming farm. The family enjoyed a very pleasant trip and their return brings cheer to Mr. Heneger and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steinhauer
H. J. Heneger
Jack Henford Heneger
Wyoming
Mr. Heneger
For Sale Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte Cockerels
Mrs Reinke of South Bend offers Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte cockrels for sale at $1.50 each. Call or respond to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Rhode Island
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Raymond J. Larson
BOY Scouts
Platismoutr
C. H. Peden
S'Sre
Dawson
Eight Mile Grove
Herald Apartments
Rere
Robert F. Gilder
Mounds
Missouri
Nenawka
Mr. Lorenz Miesbach
Glo
Post Office
N. National Bank
Federal Reserve
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