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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1918
Page
1
Donald Arries reports receiving a letter from Bryon Arries in which Bryon states everything will be all right. The note reflects family reassurance amid unclear circumstances affecting both men.
Don Armies reports brothers Brian and Major are hospitalized with injuries from combat. Brian suffered a machine gun bullet to the leg and minor wounds. H. E. referenced in letters. Major remains in hospital with shrapnel injury to the foot. Parents and Don hope for a swift recovery and return home.
Friday's Fraily reports Mrs. S L Conner received a letter from her brother Jesse Tower with a certificate from the highest command of the medical and surgical association praising the corps in France for rendering the highest service. Plattsmouth rejoices since Tower is among the group saving lives and nursing wounded soldiers of Americans and Allies.
Lester Vroman arrived home this morning after being mustered out of the service. He has spent four or five months at Camp Zachary Taylor in Kentucky and now appears in fine shape in his neat uniform ready to enter civilian life anew.
Charles Lahoda reports from France in Friday’s Daily to Tonie, noting all are well and happy. He asks about home, mail arrival, and merch corn, and hopes to be home before hunting season ends. He inquires after mother and asks for biscuits.
Charles Lahoda writes from France in Co. E of the 255th Infantry. He asks about Jimmie and Caroline, notes cold weather and ice on water, mentions hunting wild hogs and future butchering, recalls French celebrations on the Fifth and mentions seeing someone who resembled Joe. He signs off with greetings to all back home.
Miss Catherine Care long cared for Uncle Henry Eikenberry and fell ill on a Saturday morning seeking medical aid. She returned home and died the next Sunday evening from influenza, after notifying her family by phone the prior week.
Mrs. M A Street received a letter from her grandson Herold Street serving in the United States Navy. He witnessed the surrender of the German fleet as ships sailed into an English harbor, describing the scene as a great spectacle and the end of the Germans’ wartime ships and atrocities.
From Saturday's Daily a World War I era postcard describes John P. Miller writing from France on November 6 recounting meetings with friends, progress of the Dutch, and hope to return home. He mentions Louie Lamphear George McDaniel's cousin Skip Dalton Roy Holly Ed Noll and Jesse Bashus while thanking Mother Myrtle for letters.
Smith Hide Co at Market Square St Joseph Missouri pays 19 cents per pound for No 1 salt cured hides and 5 to 7 dollars per horse hide. Write for free shipping tags and fur price.
Across Omaha and Pacific Junction seventy five Chicago bound workers were brought to assist in breaking the Street Railway strike. Orders from the union leader prompted a return to work by Omaha workers at noon Thursday. Seventeen colored and three white men traveled to Omaha that evening, with others leaving on the Missouri Pacific and afternoon trains. Those remaining were sent back to Chicago by last evening.
Mrs Frank Cummins has been seriously ill with erysipelas at her city home for five weeks. Her fever, once near 104, has broken and she is reported to be improving, good news to friends who have awaited the change in her condition.
Mrs. John Lutz, long afflicted by influenza double pneumonia and heart trouble, shows notable improvement. She has sat up, eaten some, and may be allowed porch time soon, with friends pleased by her progress.
Earnest A. DuBois and wife arrived from Omaha and visit in the city with friends after he was mustered out at Camp Funston. They plan a brief stay before returning to Minnesota, weighing options for their future residence.
A brief OCR fragment reflects a mood that the war is finished and soldiers may enter civilian life to explore the world. It captures a hopeful outlook and the sense of newfound freedom among veterans.
A. G. Hackenberg left Cedar Creek after a week at his parents home to return to Aberdeen Maryland. He expects no early release as others remain to be retained for military service and he will report to his station east of Baltimore.
L F Hammond of Glenwood Iowa visited his cousin Dr James Fogerty the dentist last evening in the city. He has just returned from service in the east and was aboard the Cedric when it reached New York on Sunday night November 10. The ship had been due to sail for France the next morning but after news of the armistice terms was announced the vessel was unloaded and the crew discharged.
A. A. Hyers and his son in law Jack Haber visited the city for the day and were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George K. Staats. Haber, assistant cashier at American Exchange Bank Wolvoke Colorado, recently served with the United States in Lincoln studying radio and has just been mustered out.
Phillip Hild and wife and John Hild of Peoria Illinois arrived for Harry Horn's funeral. Horn, son of Henry Horn of Cedar Creek, died recently from pneumonia. They will stay after the service to visit relatives and friends.
The sick folks at the home of Clarence Forbes are reported as on the mend and all are getting along well. One child has been sick for nine days and could not lie down, propped up in bed during the illness. The parents, though tired, have taken turns nursing the children and got them through.
Joseph Lahoda writes home from Camp Lee Georgia dated December 4th. He describes warm weather, asks about Jimmie and mother, notes he is now first cook and responsible for 180 meals, mentioning a prior 250. He signs with farewell and good wishes to family.
Frank J. Libershal, county clerk, remains in bed with the Spanish influenza. He managed to sit up briefly yesterday and reports he is slowly convalescing while doctors monitor his condition.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wynn Brinklow born 1871 died at St. Joseph Hospital after a year of stomach cancer and futile treatment. She leaves husband George Brinklow and two children George Jr. and Marjory, plus siblings and in laws. Funeral is set for Saturday at 2 PM from the Methodist Church with interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
Thomas Heinrich who had been in town following his sister Mrs. H. K. Zaveren’s death left this morning for Camp Funston to resume military duties. He indicated no expected date of discharge and noted he wishes to return to farming after military service ends.
A Davenport, Iowa crash involving E B Johnson and his wife sent both to the hospital with severe injuries. E B Johnson suffered a collar bone fracture while his wife sustained multiple limb fractures after a car at high speed struck the vehicle as they turned into their home.
Thomas Walling received a letter from his son Robert Walling in France describing "Dad's Letter Day" where a service member may speak more freely under censor rules. The letter reveals the liberty allowed to servicemen when writing home and reflects the mood of wartime correspondence.
A report traces Thomas Walling of this city and companions traveling home after a long sea voyage. The censorship manuscript describes a brush with a submarine en route and notes how transportation facilities affected their journey as the war wound down and many wished to return home.
Mrs Earnest L Stenner received a letter from Mr Stenner dated November 16 saying he is well and feeling fine and will write once he learns what will be done with the troops. He has not seen his brother Leon since the end of the conflict and believes his 89th division may be among the first to return.
Joseph Mason was operated on at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha for arterial strangulation due to ruptured leg vessels caused by a heavy lift weeks earlier. The operation followed escalating trouble and he remains in great pain. Family and friends were contacted for support and assistance.
The Yuletide shop run by the St Marys Guild of St Luke’s Episcopal church, in the former Wagner Restaurant space, is a festive display raising funds for church needs. Lunch will be served tomorrow for the last day as contributions continue to support the church and its organization.
Mrs Carl Dalton departed this morning for Omaha to spend the day with friends, staying with local acquaintances and returning later.
Reported death of Harry Horn age 32 occurred yesterday at his father’s residence. Authorities have not released details pending preliminary inquiries. No additional information available at this time.
A man living west of the city, previously ill with Spanish influenza that progressed to pneumonia, died at noon after medical staff attended him. He had been treated in Omaha and was improving before his sudden decline. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Glendale church south of Cedar Creek at two o’clock.
Mrs T L Amick and three children leave to join husband and father in Chicago. Mr Amick, who left government work when the armistice was signed, has secured a lucrative job there and his son Ralph has joined him. Mrs Amick and the other children follow last night.
One red sow with three pigs and a 75 pound piglet stray from L arnard in WV. Contact D&W if found. reward possible.
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