Woman's Relief Corps Holds Its Election
The Woman's Relief Corps met Saturday in court rooms for their annual election of officers. Elected were President Mrs Elizabeth Forbes and Senior Vice Commander Mrs Mary Woodry, with Frances Purdy, Mrs Jennie Doadee, Mrs L B Egenberger, Mrs Nannie Burkle, Mrs Thomas Wiles and Mrs Elizabeth Streight filling other posts. They appointed Mrs Forbes as delegate to the state encampment at Hastings with Mrs George Dodge as alternate. Veterans from the G A R attended and the group planned a luncheon for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Order
Elizabeth Forbes
Mary Woodry
Frances Purdy
Chanmlain
Jennie Doadee
L. B. Egenberger
Nannie Burkle
Thomas Wiles
Elizabeth Streight
Hasting
George Dodge
Grand Army
Depart for New England from Plattsmouth social leader couple
Mr and Mrs James W Burnie depart on Burlington No 2 to Chicago and then move back to New England. They came to Plattsmouth fifteen years ago and now leave many friends behind while Miss Eleanor Burnie stays to finish county deeds work before joining them on the east coast.
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James W. Burnie
Burlington
Chicago
New England
Skeptical Era Habits Color Early 20th Century Life
A nostalgic recap notes beliefs of earlier times when gloves were seen as softening courage, car rides felt deadly, bicycles posed risk to children, tobacco juice treated as first aid, flies thought harmless, multiple baths daily feared, night air was dangerous, accidents labeled as incidents, and missing fingers marked experienced workers.
Advertise Your Wants in the Journal for Results
A brief notice invites readers to place classified ads in the Journal to seek desired goods or services. It highlights easy submission and quick results for requests and responses among local readers.
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Journal
Grand Army Decides to Keep its Post Alive
Surviving members of McConachie post of the Grand Army of the Republic voted to carry on the post as long as possible. Col. M. A. Bates named commander and Thomas Wiles adjutant. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and County Judge Duxbury praised the veterans. A luncheon by the W. A. C. followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConachie
Grand Army of the Republic
M. A. Bates
Thomas Wiles
E. H. Wescott
Chamber of Commerce
Duxbury
Rebal Named Manager of Piggly Wiggly in Omaha
Raymond H. Rebal, longtime local, has been promoted to manager of the Piggly Wiggly store at 50th and Ames in North Omaha. He previously worked at the Journal for five years and has clerked in several Pigley Wiggly stores before his move to store management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Rebal
Rebal
Piggly Wigely
50Th and
Ames Avenue
Omaha
The
Journal
Pigely Wiggly Company
North
Miss Elsie Nelson Returns Home After Hospital Treatment
Miss Elsie Nelson has completed a course of treatment at the Methodist hospital in Omaha and has returned home. Her parents Mr and Mrs John Nelson and many friends rejoice at her marked improvement and hope for full recovery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Nelson
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
John Nelson
Nelson
Hemingway and Rose Wed at St Luke's in Advent Rite
Guy Hemingway, former city resident, and Mrs. M. Jane Rose of Omaha married at St Luke's Episcopal church with Father George D. Pierce officiating though not solemnized. Witnesses were Mrs. George D. Pierce and Miss Pauline Gradeville. They plan to reside in Omaha.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Guy Hemingway
City
M. Jane Rose
Omaha
George D. Pierce
Pauline Gradeville
Visiting Sister Here Mrs Claus Speck and Russell Family Visit
Mrs Claus Speck of this city hosts her brother W H Russell of Dubois Idaho and his brother Lew Russell in Omaha after his hospital treatment. W H Russell formerly Lincoln fire department assistant chief and now with the Oregon Short Line at Dubois.
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Claus Speck
W. H. Russell
Dubois
Idaho
Nebraska
Lew Russell
Omaha
Russell
Lincoln
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Mountain Lynx Captured Near Nehawka by Farm Hunters
John Klimm and Len Austin trapped a young mountain lynx or hob cat on the Ingwerson farm near Nehawka. The 38 inch long, 32 inch high, 29 pound animal was killed for removal and sent to Omaha for mounting as a trophy. The capture marks a rare sighting in Nebraska this region.
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John Klimm
Len Austin
Ingwerson
Nehawka
Althe
Omaha
Nebraska
Plattsmouth Faces Injunctions Over City Paving and Gravel Tax
The city has two temporary restraining orders blocking assessments for paving on Elm Street and graveling south of Chicago Avenue. Frank Battery challenges district No 36 and Julius A Pitz objects to graveling in district No 40. Both petitions seek relief while a December 23 hearing decides if the city may levy the taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daiy
Plattsmouth
Frank F. Battery
Julius A. Pitz
Chicago Avenue
Cars Smash Up on Highway Outside Murray
A large Chevrolet touring car owned by a Avoca garage man and a smaller Ford owned by Sarpy county residents collided on the highway just north of the Murray access road. No injuries were reported though both cars suffered heavy damage and were left near the scene as others assisted the owners back to town.
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Avoca
Murray
Mrs Sattler Doing Nicely After Omaha Hospital Stay
Mrs John P Sattler, hospitalized in Omaha for a week following her operation, shows pleasing progress and rising hopes for a full recovery after a long illness and the operation itself.
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Mrs. Sattler
John P. Sattler
Omaha
Return Home After Birth In Omaha
Yesterday Mrs. George Conis and her daughter Catherine returned from Omaha where the baby was born two weeks ago. Mr. Conis met them and helped them travel home safely. The family is settled in their new home and the event brings much happiness to the family.
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George Conis
Catherine
Omaha
Journal Office Prints Various Business Forms
The Journal office offers a wide range of business forms ready for printing. Services include ledgers receipts and invoices for small firms and large enterprises alike. Custom sizes and quantities available with quick turnaround and durable paper options.
Hunters Stir Wrath of Farmers at Nehawka
Nehawka residents report hunters from Omaha trespassing on farms during Sunday. Sheriff F E Stewert investigated and fined Leon Busch Forest Carper John Bartos S D Drexel Street and S I Parks fifteen dollars plus costs for hunting on private property despite no hunting signs. Local farmers seek to keep farms clear and protect poultry and domestic animals.
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Orake
E. P. Stewert
Nehawha
Onaha
Leon Busch
Dellevue
John Bartos
Dast
Omar Schlichtemeier
Mont Schrader
William Lewis
Henry Kirschner
The Well Known Citizen and the Rat Hero
A public entertainment incident saw a large rat disrupt a crowd until a nearby well known citizen intervened with rapid action. He captured the rodent and ended its threat, earning cheers and calls for a medal for bravery.
Higley Leaves for California to Visit Ill Daughter
Yesterday afternoon James Higley departed for California after being informed of his daughter Mattie Higley’s illness. He plans to reach her bedside soon and stay until her condition improves, visiting relatives and friends on the West Coast.
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James Higley
California
Mattie
Mattie Higley
Higley
West Coast
Christmas and Thanksgiving Cards at Bates Book Store
Complete line of Christmas and Thanksgiving cards available at Bates Book and Stationery Store with a wide selection for all ages and occasions.
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Bates Book and Stationery Store
Moving to Florida After Their City Marriage
Ed Wilcox and his wife plan to leave next week for Florida joining northern migrants to the sunshine state. Mrs. Wilcox's father R L Propst and other family members have lived in Lake Worth on the east coast for several years and praise the area. The Wilcoxes will pass on their tire shop and garage duties to C A Marshall Jr who will open the business after Ed wraps up his duties.
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Ed Wilcox
Southland
Florida
Land of Sunshine
McCarthy Visit Ends as Edgemont Couple Return East
E D McCarthy and his wife of Edge mont South Dakota have cut short their eastern visit with relatives and friends. They paused in Indiana at Mr McCarthys old home and called on L L McCarthy and family before departing this morning for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. McCarthy
Edgemont
South Dakota
Indiana
Mr. McCarthy
L. L. McCarthy
Supreme Court Keeps Inheritance Tax Ruling Unchanged
Johnson county case argued by Lewis C. Westwood asks whether a widow should pay inheritance tax on her late husband’s personal property. The court declined to issue a written opinion, upholding a prior ruling that a widow may owe tax on property above ten thousand dollars, despite claims she lacks a vested right to her husband’s personalty.
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State Supreme Court
Johnson County
Supreme Court
Lewis C. Westwood
William Kneeland
Westwood
Steve Biddick Sentenced for Burlington Fire in 1924
Sheriff E P Stewart departed for Lincoln with Steve Biddick who was found guilty by a jury of setting fire to a Burlington shops building on October 18 1924. The jury recommended a light sentence and he is to serve one to three years in the state penitentiary with credit for a year already served in county jail.
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Dallyr
E. P. Stewart
Lincoln
Steve Biddick
Burlington
Biddick
State
Cherty
New Christmas Cards Arrive at Bates Book and Stationery
The latest batch of Christmas cards has just arrived at Bates Book and Stationery Store showcasing the season’s niftiest designs. The shop promotes a wide selection, inviting customers to browse and select unique greetings.
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Bates Book and Stationery Store
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Perkins
St. John's Church
Michael A. Shine
Knights of Columbus
Veronica O'Connor
P. J. Flynn
F. I. Rhea
Frank Mullen
R. M. Werner
Nellie Mullen
Margaret Sitzman
Elizabeth Sitzman
C. D
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A. G. Bach
E. J. Richey
Joe Libershal
Irma Pittman
Monsignor
M. A. Shine
Alice Wooster
Katherine Heaffey
Nebraska City
W. L. D. Higgins
Manley
Dorothy Gradeville
C. D. of A
May Murphy
Plattsmouth Court
Margaret Burke
Monitor
Lansing
Frank Fisher
Topping
Charles Janda
Mary Creamer
Alice Straub
Traynor
Margaret Schlater
Janet Bajeck
Esther, Ann and
Katherine Heasley
ST. Luke’s
Omeha
Hemlin
Itreland
Royal Arch
M Masons
Omaha—Plattsmouth
Royal Arch Masons of
Masonic Temple
19Th
Douglas Streets
Masonry
Plattsmouth Masonry
Nebraska Masonic Quartet
Frank A. Croidt
Raymond Co. Cook
L. O. Minor
H. G. McClusky
FE. H. Wescott
James T. Begley
George W. Brown
Hastines
James M. Robertson
Raymond P. Westover
Glen Perry
William F. Evers
William A. Robertson
Frank A. Cloidt
R. C. Cook
L. C. Minor
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