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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1923

Page

2

Mrs. J. C. Rauth Laid To Rest In Manley

Funeral services for Mrs. J. C. Rauth were held Monday at St. Patrick’s Church Manley with Rev. Father Corcoran officiating. Interment followed at college Hill Cemetery. The obituary notes her devoted work for the community and the sorrow of her husband and children.

J. C. Rauth Vomeda St. Patrick’s Church Manley Father Corcoran Elimwood Trienus Eopere Colieze Hill Cemtery Wouimn cAhdren Mnother Angel of Death

Bates Ecook and Stationery Store Gift Lines

Do your Christmas shopping at the Bates Ecook and Stationery Store in Flattsmouth with a large assortment of gift goods at right prices.

Bates Ecook and Stationery Flattsmouth

Chickens Stolen From Several Farms Across Town

Reports from Elmwood and surrounding areas describe multiple chicken thefts Friday night. Seven or eight coops disappeared from Elmwood Produce poultry house while trucks moved between Watson Jones farm Gonzales farm and Brockman buildings as neighbors chased, conditions unknown.

Elmwood Produce Company Watson Jones Andee Jones John Gonzales John Brochman Brockman Elmwood Echo

Christmas card assortments from Bates Book and Stationery

Advertisement urges readers to mail $1 to Bates Book and Stationery Store for a Christmas card assortment. Specifies choose by gentleman or lady and mail the dollar promptly. Includes mention of Daily Journal at 15 cents a week and notes Plattsmouth location.

Plattsmouth Bates Book and Stationery Store

Michigan ag leader re elected head of Farm Bureau

O E Bradfute of Nenia Ohio was re elected president of the American Farm Bureau federation at Chicago's convention. The executive committee includes nine of twelve trustees from the Coverdale faction with Brafdute supported by pro cooperative marketing allies. Aaron Sapiro called Bradfute a square hitter while noting harmony in the ranks after the opening dispute.

Chicago O. E. Bradfute Nénia Ohio American Farm Bureau Federation J. A. Cornwall Vermont A. C. Hardison Santa Paula Cal Frank Evans Salt Lake City Utah Charles E. Gibson Hooper Colo G. M. Putnam Concord N. H F. M. Smith Springfield Center N. J S. McLean Buckingham Watertown Conn E. P. Coehill Hancock E. A. O'Neal Montgomery Ala W. D. Parris Ennis Texas C. F. Wearst Cedar Fells Ralph Snyder Manhattan, Kan S. H. Thompson Quincy, Til Coverdale Bradfute J. F. Reed Minnesota Good Losers W. H. Settle Indiana Poteet-Sapiro Coverdale Group Aaron Sapiro California

Local figures visit city for business and news

Friday's party drew Hon. W. B. Banning of Union and George Nickels of Murray for several hours to handle business. Attorney A Capwell of Lincolnwood explored district court matters. Jurors Charles Reichart and E. N. Ahl of Louisville left for home after court. Mrs. F. H. Johnson of Weeping Water recovered enough to return home. M. M. Hartwig of Omaha left to resume duties after A. F. Moore's illness. David Murray and his son Louis visited and renewed their Journal subscription. Art Baker, formerly of Murray now in Lincoln, stopped by for business and to see old friends.

W. B. Banning Union George Nickels Murray A. Capwell Hlinwood District Court Charles Reichart E. XN. Ahl Louisville F. H. Johnson Weeping Water Omaha M. M. Hartwig Oreapolis A. F. Moore Moore David Murray Near Union Louis Journal Art Baker Lincoln

Weekend Visitors and Residents Drop In for Local Business

J D Cross of Union visited yesterday to attend to business matters for a few hours. A Mathias of Greenwood, on July duty, returned to his home this morning. Ben Dill near Murray was in the city today for business. D W Easter, respected Union resident, visited for a few hours. Mrs A Austani daughter Bernice of Cedar Creek left for Omaha to visit for the day. J C Hansell near Union, a well known farmer, was here yesterday on business. William Rauth of Manley renewed his subscription at the Journal. Mr and Mrs Thomas Yarland and Grandson Jack, and Mrs John McHale of Omaha visited at the Stine home, coming with Mrs Sydeham from the hospital.

J. D. Cross Union A. Mathias Greenwood Ben Dill Near Murray D. W. Easter A. ©. Austani Bernice Cedar Creek Omaha J. C. Hansell Near Union William Rauth Manley Journal Thomas Yariand Jack John McHale J. R. Stine Sydehotham

Christmas Cards Highlight Bates Book and Stationery Store

Readers are reminded to visit Bates Book and Stationery Store at Main and Fifth in Plattsmouth for a wide line of greeting cards this Christmas season. The ad emphasizes the store as the place to find a large selection of holiday cards and gifts.

Plattsmouth Bates Book Main

Henry Has a New Ford

Henry Sanders, the local mail carrier, has acquired a new Ford truck to be put in service soon. The story frames it as a local note about a worker rather than the carmaker Henry Ford. It mentions the Detroit vibrator as a humorous reference and keeps tone period.

Henry Universal Car Henry Sanders

Returns From The Hospital

Mrs C P Syde Botham returns home from Omaha after two months there and two weeks at her sister Mrs McHate’s house following an appendicitis operation at Nicholas Senn hospital. Locals express delight and hope for permanent relief.

C. P. Sydebotham Omaha Nicholas Senn Hospital McHate

Concert Praise From Silton Letter

A reader from Silton Sask expresses appreciation for a Junior Review radio program concert. The note compliments the children’s whistling solos tunes and saxophone solos by the Spark Plus quartet and asks for the group’s next appearance. Signed by Tom Smitton with thanks.

Junior Review Silton Sask Canada Regina Tom Smitton

Weather Note Describes Early Morning Rain and Hail Storm

A section reports a brief rain and hail storm between 4 and 5 am amid otherwise mild winter conditions. The article contrasts local weather favorably with harsher storms elsewhere, noting a brief active period during the early morning.

California

D A R Cabinet Fund Drive For Public Library

The Daughters of the American Revolution have funded a new cabinet for the public library and seek community gifts. Citizens may donate books pictures records or antiques and attach donor names to items for display. The project aims to benefit the town for years and increase in value with time.

Daughters of the American Revolution Court House

Restaurant Changes Hands on Main Street

The Tincher Brothers restaurant on the north side of Main street has been sold to Mrs. Mary Kombink of Central City Nebraska who is now in charge. She will maintain the previous policy of good service. W Tincher and family plan to move to Fairbury while Harry Tincher stays in Plattsmouth.

Main Street Tincher Brothers Mary Kombink Central City Nebraska Tincher Fairbury Harry Tincher Plattsmouth

The Christmas Card

The essay notes the surge of Christmas card displays in stores and the rising costs and duties of purchasing and sending cards. It praises greetings exchanges as a laudable custom aligning with Christmas spirit, valuing memories and friendships across many people rather than costly gifts.

Gobelman Enjoys California Visit in Los Angeles Trip

Frank R. Gobelman writes from California about an enjoyable West Coast visit. He reports a wonderful time in Los Angeles and nearby areas, praising the country as paradise for the idle rich era readers. He notes a sister and an uncle Merk White and wife, plus Santa Ana residents Mr. and Mrs. Gedrze Gobelman, keeping him busy sightseeing.

Frank R. Gobelman West Los Angeles Merk White Santa Ana Gedrze Gobelman

Dennison Seals and Stickers Sell at Bates Store

Dennison seals and stickers enhance Christmas package presentation available at Bates Book and Stationery Store.

Dennison Bates Book and Stationery Store

House Plans Committee Slates Action Today

Washington report says the House will organize all standing committees with Republican and Democratic selections already made. Rep Longworth will present the party slate while insurgents challenge the rules committee. A veterans committee plan is endorsed, and May Nolan becomes the first woman to chair a House committee handling expenditures in the post office department.

Washington House Representative Nelson Wisconsin Longworth Ohio Nelson Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Smith South Carolina Cummins Iowa Veterans’ Committee May Nolan California John Nolan Tce Labor Committee

Bates Book and Stationery Store Christmas Box Styles

Fancy Christmas boxes in various kinds with tissue paper and holly paper for tree dressings showcased at Bates Book and Stationery Store.

Bates Book and Stationery Store

Santa letters reveal hopeful children from Plattsmouth

The Santa Claus Peat Office at H. M. Soennichsen Co. Store received multiple earnest requests. Elizabeth asks for a mamma doll or gloves, Gen seeks a stuffed kitten and rag doll, Dona R requests blocks, a dolly, and a rabbit, Catherine M hopes for a mamma doll and stocking, Roanna M asks for a blackboard table and chairs and a ball, Morgan F asks for a war drum and a power drum.

Santa Claus Peat H. M. Soennichsen Co Santa Elizabeth Santa Claus Dona R

LeRoy Stohlman Improves After Bone Infection

The condition of LeRoy Stohlman son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Stollman of Louisville at Clarkson Hospital Omaha shows pleasing improvement He is steadily progressing from an illness caused by an infection of the bones in one leg.

LeRoy Stohlman Andrew Stollman Louisville Clarkson Hospital Omaha

Journal Offers Special Printed Christmas Cards 1923

Advertises availability of special printed Christmas cards for the Yuletide season of 1923, inviting readers to order through the Journal.

The Journal

Care for Bey With Mania

The state bureau of child welfare plans to place Forest Fisher, an eleven year old, under a physician's care for observation and possible surgical treatment. Injured in an auto crash a year ago, he has developed homicidal tendencies and attacked family members. His father cannot provide further medical care.

State Bureau of Child Welfare Forest Fisher North Fifteenth

Will Locate in Omaha

Mr and Mrs A B Hess plan to move to Omaha soon after selling some local interests The family has purchased a new residence in Omaha and will relocate in a short time Friends here regret their departure and wish them happiness in the new home including their son George who attends local schools

A. B. Hess Omaha Hess Metropolis Mrs. Hass George

Bates Book and Stationery Store in Plattsmouth

An appeal promotes Bates Book and Stationery Store in Plattsmouth as a place to find appropriate gifts such as a nice book or fine stationery, highlighting a large selection.

State to take over Arbor Lodge early January

Nebraska officials译 confirm Arbor Lodge will be transferred to state control around January 1 Grove Porter, in charge since the state accepted the property for park purposes, announced the plan from Nebraska City on December 13.

Nebraska City

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