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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1919

Page

2

Train service woes hit Lincoln county residents during coal strike

People in Lincoln county suffer long trips to reach Plattsmouth as coal strike disrupts Missouri Pacific schedule. Residents must ride midnight trains to Union overnight then continue to Plattsmouth next day, with similar gaps for return. Weeping Water residents have slight relief via Omaha Burlington connections but still face lengthy returns. Relief is hoped once the coal strike ends.

Ram Thurestas Lincoln Missouri Pacific Union Plattsmouth Weeping Water Omaha Burlington

Cass County Man to Wed in Omaha Notice

Among licenses issued yesterday in Omaha is one to Fred Kopp of Louisville and Tillie Schroeder of Florence. The groom is a well known Louisville youth respected in his longtime home community.

Omaha Fred Kopp Louisville Tillie Schroeder Florence

Why Not Lift Restrictions In This City

The city faces hardship as fuel restrictions close shops at 5 PM cutting into the holiday season. Stores hold much stock unsold, and officials consider partial lifting to allow goods to reach customers. The lighting company provides full electricity under city orders, suggesting relaxation could ease economic impact without endangering safety.

Death at county farm ends long illness of Louis Dose

Louis Dose, a German born Plattsmouth resident aged 74, died last evening at the county farm west of the city after years of illness and loneliness. He came to America as a young man, worked in the Burlington shops, and lived in east Fourth ward near Happy Hollow with his family. Funeral services will be held at 11 50 tomorrow morning at the county farm west of the city.

Louis Dose Dose Bee Germany America Plattsmouth Burlington East Fourth Ward Happy Hollow

Reverend Scott Announces Murray Meetings Closing

Rev L W Scott of the Christian church will close his Murray meetings this evening and return to Plattsmouth tomorrow to preach at the worship hour. Parishioners expect the return with pleasure as the Murray series is reported a success for conversions and spiritual awakening.

L. W. Scott Christian Church Murray Plattsmouth Scott

Hay For Sale Baling In Three Grades By Roberts Nelson

Hay baling has begun with three grades available. Call Roberts and Nelson Farm at 2913 for details and delivery options.

Roberts & Nelson Farm

We print everything but money and butter

The short notice playfully touts a service offering broad printing or publication reach while humorously withholding money and butter as totems of value and supply. It hints at hospitality and sevice attitude with a welcoming invitation to use the printer or publisher.

Coasting Accident Injures Boy Near A A Johnson Home

Tom Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. T L Bailey, had a serious fall while coasting near the A A Johnson home last Thursday evening. His sled struck a car driven by C E Day, causing a double fracture in the left arm and a scalp wound. He was taken to a Omaha hospital for care as a town debates fencing streets to protect coasters from traffic.

Tom Bailey T. L. Bailey A. A. Johnson C. E. Day Omaha Coasters

Illness of H. M. Bushnell Noted in Lincoln Man

The serious condition of Liz M. Bushnell a veteran Nebraska newspaper man and politician in Lincoln has drawn sympathy from Plattsmouth friends. Bushnell arrived in 1878 and built a storied career with the Nebraska Herald Enterprise Chronicle and Lincoln Daily Call before serving as Lincoln postmaster. Health has deteriorated, prompting treatment at a Lincoln sanitarium for heart trouble. Brothers A. H. Bushnell of Plattsmouth and M. E. Bushnell of South Bend reside locally.

Lincoln Sanitarium Liz M. Bushnell Nebraska Lincoln Plattsmouth Bushnell Iowa Nebraska Herald Enterprise R. W. Montgomery The Herald Consolidated Papers Chronicle Omaha

Methodist Ladies Entertained at Gobelman Home

The Aid Society of the Methodist church held a winter meeting at the Gobelman residence in the Wescott building due to fuel rules. Mrs. J. W. Hart and Mrs. E. G. Shallenberger hosted about forty members for a business session and social time.

F. R. Gobelman Gathering of Aid Society The Aid Methodist Church Wescott Gobelman J. W. Hart E. G. Shallenberger

Novel Christmas Refreshments Highlight Holiday Afternoon

A holiday afternoon featured novel refreshments arranged to fit the season. Favor baskets offered Christmas treats and the display proved a novel and pleasing part of the event.

Rush of Holiday Packages in Mails

The article urges early mailing of Christmas packages to ensure delivery before Christmas. Rail traffic cuts and crowded service threaten timely arrival, so patrons should cooperate by mailing promptly. The label Not to be Opened Until Christmas helps preparations for the holiday.

Universal

Presbyterian Q Z Society Meeting With Miss Morgan

The Q Z society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon and were pleasantly entertained at the gathering.

Q. Z. Society of the Presbyterian Church

Mrs Morgan Hosts Busy North Sixth Street Ladies

At Miss Gertrude Morgan's home on North Sixth Street a large gathering of members and friends enjoyed cold weather fellowship. They stitched dainty work and played games, held a business session, discussed plans, and shared a luncheon before dispersing at 5 30 with praise for the hostess.

Gertrude Morgan North Sixth Street Miss Morgan

Beal Painter Announces Surprising Personal News

M. M. Beal the painter and paper hanger surprised friends yesterday with an unexpected public announcement. No further details were provided in the readable text.

M. M. Beal

Fall from Ladder Leaves Doubt Over Injury Claim

A man claimed to have fallen from a forty foot ladder but was not hurt. His statement drew skepticism until he explained he fell from the bottom rung. H. R. Duncan, Burlington storekeeper, left for Gibson and Omaha to arrange ice storage work for the railroad at the Gibson ice houses.

H. R. Duncan Burlington Gibson Omaha Gibson Ice Houses

Chamberlain's Tablets Aimed at Indigestion and Constipation

These tablets are intended to aid indigestion and constipation by toning the stomach and enabling natural function. They act gently on the liver and bowels to restore health. When you feel dull and constipated, give them a trial and you are likely to be pleased with the effect.

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Alaska TRA Lincoln Branch M. F Cass County Louis Arty County Farm Farmers State Bank H. M. Bushnell Mr. Bushnell This County A. H. Bushnell This City M. E. Bushnell South Bend Precinct Prunes and Brazil Butabagos Parsnips Bermuda Citron H. M. Soennichsen Chamberlain Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank Bank of Cass Co
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