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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

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Leonard Born Dies After Illness at Plattsmouth Home

Leonard Born born in Germany June 1 1846 died after a few days illness at his Plattsmouth home. He came to the United States in 1867 lived in Pekin Michigan Cass County and Nebraska and married Frederika Noltine in 1877. Surviving are six children and sixteen grandchildren with two sisters and a brother in Michigan. Funeral at St. Pauls church Wednesday at 1 pm.

Leonard Born Mr. Born Franzisch Krombach Germany United States America Detroit Mich Pekin Cass County Nebraska Léearned Dorn Plattsmouth Frederika Noltine Margaret Stoehr George Philip Henry Louis Adam Stoehr Otto Christoperson Herman Michigan St. Pauls Church

Young couple wed in Cass county ceremony

Jess Terryberry and Lucile Urish married quietly at 1 20 PM with only Mr and Mrs Philip Schafer present. The bride, second daughter of John Trish, wore blue silk and pearls. They plan a honeymoon to Iowa to visit relatives and friends.

Cass County Jess Terryberry Luucile Urish Philip Schafer Iowa Relstives John Trish James Terryberry Terryberry

Funeral for Henry Hirz Held at West Home

The funeral services for Henry Hirz were held yesterday afternoon at his late home west of the city. A large gathering of old friends paid tribute to him. Rev. H K Kottich of St. Pauls Evangelical Church led the service and offered comfort to the bereaved family. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery beside his wife who had died earlier.

Mordar Henry Hirz Hirz H. K. Kottich St. Paul's Evangelical Church

Relief Corps Holds Annual Election

The Women’s Relief Corps met at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon for their annual election. Officers selected for the year include President Mrs F G Egenberger Senior Vice President Mrs Fannie Purdy Junior Vice President Mrs Thomas Wiles Chaplain Mrs W L Street Treasurer Mrs Dollie Hudson Guard Mrs Lucinda Brittain. Other officers to be appointed by the president and installed in January.

Women's Relief Corps Court House F. G. Egenberger Fannie Purdy Thomas Wiles W. L. Street Dollie Hudson Lucinda Brittain

Grand Army Elects Officers for Year

The Grand Army of the Republic post held officer elections with Commander R. B. Windham and Senior Vice Commander John Fight among the slate. Officers included N. H. Isbel as Junior Vice Commander and Col. M. A Bates as Officer of the Day, with Thomas Wiles as Quartermaster and Glenn as Adjutant. The piece notes dwindling membership as Civil War veterans age.

Grand Army of the Republic of the John MacConshie Court House R. B. Windham John Fight N. H. Isbeil Thomas Wiles Col M. A Bates Thomas W. Glenn William H. Freese John Renner Venars

Stull Seeks Restraining Order Against County Board

C Lawrence Stull files in district court for restraining order against the county board of commissioners J A Pitt William Atchison C F Harris and Highway Commissioner C F Vallery to block ditching plans that would divert a creek used to water cattle on his pasture. Judge Begley issues a temporary order. hearing set for Monday December 27.

District Court C. Lawrence Stull D. O. Dwyer Board of County Commissioners J. A. Pitt William Atchison C. F. Harris C. F. Vallery Board of Commissioners Stull Begley

Journal Office Ad Offers Schemes

A brief notice indicates schemes may be had at the Journal office, inviting readers to inquire there for details and potential opportunities.

Business Men Form City Athletic Club

A new Business Men's Athletic Association has been formed to offer Wednesday evening workouts at 6:20 at the high school gym. Led by C. E. Pratt, the program includes handball volleyball indoor baseball and basketball to improve fitness and counteract the city’s sedentary work life. Clerks and business men along Main Street are invited to join by contacting Mr. Pratt or Bruce Rosencrans.

Business Men's Athletic Association Main Street C. E. Pratt Ratt Bruce Rosencrans

Funeral services of Chas. H. Newton held in Metamora

Charles H. Newton died at University hospital in Omaha last Friday at age 58. Funeral services were conducted by John J. Sattler with a graveyard ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children chiefly in Metamora Illinois, plus siblings and relatives in Oklahoma Pacific Junction and Louisville Kentucky.

Charles H. Newton University Hospital Omaha John J. Sattler Oak Hill Cemetery A. G. Hollowell The Christian Church Woodford County Illinois Grover C. Newton Louisville Kentucky Metamora Ill Lew Williamson Oklahoma L. I. Newton Howard Orville Newton Lucy Lee Pacific Junction Lee Blanche Cool Bertha Wee

Estate hearing appoints William Nickel as administrator

In county court Judge Beeson heard the Nickel estate. William Nickel, a son, was named administrator. The court also heard a heirship determination for Edward and Irene Nickel, deceased children, with an estate valued around $40,000, including $20,000 personal property and Elmwood area land. Attorney William Deles Dernier represented the estate, joined by petitioner William Nickel.

George P. Nickel Catherine Nickel Beeson William Nickel Edward Irene Nickel Elmwood William Deles Dernier

Journal Office Provides Decor Materials For Any Scheme

Readers are told they can obtain all needed decorating materials from the Journal office to suit any current interior design concept this year.

Trial of Dr Leslie Pielde in Hayes City death case

State of Nebraska prosecutes Omaha physician Dr Leslie Pielde for the death of Miss Roth Ayer of Hayes City after an August surgery. Judge Troup presides in Omaha with defense attorney Matthew Gering assisting. The case hinges on jury willingness to convict if patient pain and plea for operation are shown and testimony from Frantis mate SH, the sweetheart of the deceased, is expected.

Nebraska Leslie Pielde Omaha Troup Matthew Gering Miss Roth Ayer Hayes City Dre Pields Plaelan Frantis Mate SH Sweetheart Ung Wonmian J

Old Stadelman Hotel Painting Remembers Plattsmouth’s Past

An oil painting of the Stadelman House, once Plattsmouth’s leading hotel at 6th and Main, hangs in Hotel Wagner. The scene shows unpaved streets, the old sidewalk, and Mayor F M Richey with his pony, recalling the city’s river trade era before the building moved and became part of the Wagner site.

Plattsmouth Missouri River Wagner Stadelman 6Th Main Streets Fred Stadelmen Beati F M. Richey Sixth and Pearl

Stork Visits James Persinger Home Welcomes Girl

A baby girl nine and a half pounds arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs James Persinger on Wintersteen hill. The mother and child are doing well and James, aged 45, is proud to welcome the new addition to the family.

Stork James Perstinger Wintersteen Hill James

Arrival of Fifth Son Bring Gratitude to Stohlmans

Louisville Courier reports the Stohlman family welcomed their fifth son on Thanksgiving Day. The baby weighs ten pounds and joins five boys and three girls, all healthy and lively, as Mr and Mrs Stohlman celebrate a full household.

August Stohlman Mr. Stohlman Doc Stork Louisville Courier

Printing Thought: We Lead the Print World

A bold claim about being the top choice in printing evokes pride and industry leadership. The slogan highlights expertise, quality, and commitment to customers seeking reliable printing services.

Cass County Newspapers Form Local Publishers Association

Cass county publishers met at Weeping Water to form an association to aid newspaper men, fix uniform prices, and promote countywide advertising. J A Gardner was elected president and George Blessing secretary as the group aims to unite papers, boost local exposure, and raise printing standards.

Cass County Weepine Water Weeping Water Republican J. A. Gardner Eagle Beacon E. L. Hunter L. J. Mayfield Louisville Courier Eddier Rutledge Nehawka News- Ledger Journal Earle George Blessing Elmwood

Schafer Brothers Announce Big Red Hog Sale

Schafer Brothers of Nehawka announce a large red hog bred sow sale at their farm on February 17. The auction will feature premier thoroughbred hogs sought by hog raisers across Cass County and surrounding areas.

Schafer Brothers Nehawka Schafer Rrothers West Cass

Box Social at Bestor School near Plattsmouth

A box social and program are set for December 17 at Bestor school six miles west of Plattsmouth. Ladies should bring boxes while gentlemen bring purses. Grettal Hackenberg Ltd. Teacher Mrs. Hattie Covert has returned home from University hospital Omaha after a long illness and three operations this year.

Bestor Plattsmouth Grettal Hackenberg, Ltd Ltw Hattie Covert University Hospital Omaha

Box Supper Planned by Fairview School

The Fairview school district plans a program and box supper for Saturday evening December 18. Everyone is invited. Ladies please bring boxes. Mae Barker, teacher.

Fairview Mae Barker

Apples arrive from Missouri prompt Burlington sale

Just arrived from Missouri a car on Burlington track for sale Friday and Saturday December 11th and 15th bring four escks phone 134 ripple good clean racs wanted at the journal office

Missouri Burlington Journal Tfa

Derailment disrupts Burlington freight line traffic

A freight car derailed at Burlington road tracks blocking the main line and delaying No. 11 the Omaha passenger train for several minutes. Trucks spilled from one end of the car requiring rapid clearance by the switching crew to restore passage.

Burlington Omaha

Man Located After Four Years In Evaded Board Bill Case

Sheriff C D Quinton apprehended Frank Lee near Elmwood after four years since the February 1917 complaint by County Attorney A G Cole. Lee fled county before service and returned recently, paid $5 and costs to settle the claim, closing the case.

C. D. Quinton Elmwood Wook Frank Lee Lee A. G. Cole Mills of Justice

High Priest Degree Conferral for Nebraska Royal Arch Masons

The Nebraska Royal Arch Masons grand chapter meets at the Masonic Temple in Omaha to confer the high priest degree on Nebraska Royal Arch members. John W. Crabill of Omaha, newly elected high priest of Nebraska Chapter No. 3, will be installed late this month after twelve years with the chapter.

John W. Crabill Nebraska Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Omaha Crabill

Murray Christian Church Bible School and Service Schedule

Bible school next Bundar at 1 PM. Preaching service at 11 AM. Subject of sermon Interpreters. A G Hoblowell and Alipister to lead.

Verdict awards 336600 to Clarence Beal in railroad trial

In Slaton Minnesota the case of Clarence L Beal versus the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad concluded with a jury verdict for Beal. The damages were set at 336600 for an injury suffered by Beal a Burlington switchman in the Burlington yards on July 29. Beal had been hospitalized in Omaha before returning home pending settlement. the railroad is expected to appeal.

Clarence L. Ben Chicago, Hurlington & Quincey Railroad Slaton Minnesota Beal Burlington Railroad Ir. Heal Hurlington Memanual Hospital Omaha Clarence

Ed Buster Dies in Los Angeles Poisoning Suspected

Eldest son of William Buster and brother of Ed Hoff man and Bert Buster died in Los Angeles after a recent trip from Spanish Forks. A letter indicates he suffered lead to maine poisoning and passed away. body sent to Spanish Forks for burial. He was a roofing company manager recently transferred to Los Angeles.

Ed Buster William Buster Ed Hoffman Bert Buster Los Angeles California Spanish Forks Salt Lake City Buster Ashland Elmwood Los Angenes Ashlanti Gazette

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Delly Lucille Urish Relief Corps Ladies Auxiliary of Grand Army Business Men OF City IN Athletic Club Chas. Newton Stadesman James Persinger Weeping Water BOX Social Quinton Clarence L. Beal Journal Office Rom Attsmouth
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