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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1919

Page

2

Plattsmouth Plant Carries Load For Five Towns All Day

A Nebraska Gas and Electric plant in Plattsmouth handled the company load for five towns after Omaha main plant breakdown. Transmission lines east of the Missouri River could not be served from Omaha, so Plattsmouth supplied light and power for Glenwood Murray Union and other towns for most of the day. The plant supported Murray and Union lines plus Town lines, highlighting its strong daily service.

Nebraska Gas & Electric Company Omaha Plattsmouth Missouri Glenwood Plattsmonath Murray Union

Amendments Target Supreme Court Judges in District Elections

Proposed constitutional amendments by Nye and Oleson would shift to district based elections for Supreme Court judges. Several sitting justices including Tose Letton and Aldrich face potential ineligibility in 1922 as districts 1 3 4 and 6 vote on seats. terms of Cornish Selewick and Dean also noted. The Judicial Department has not yet digested the amendments.

Nyeo Buffalo Olesot Cunmine Judees Tose, Letton Aldrich Judeca Supreme Bench Cornish Selewick Dean Roek Ducheses Rose Otton Lincoln Sederwick Nye Oleson Judicial Department

Return of Mrs. Rawls Promotes Local Wellbeing

Mrs. C A Rawls has returned home to this city after a short treatment in Omaha and shows marked improvement in health. Friends across the county express pleasure at her recovery and hope she continues to regain her former vigor.

Ilay A. Rawls Omaha

Will Leave Soon for Spiceland

From Tuesday's Daily the sheriff prepares to send three enforced guests Quhinton Mendoza and Jose Oreten for a border crossing. A demigration department representative will conduct medical exams before a long journey southward to the land of Mexico.

C. Dpd Quhinton Palla Mendoza Jose Oreten Demigration Department Tahtate Mexico

Quiet Dawson Nebraska wedding for Fay Crook and Carl Windham

In Dawson Nebraska this afternoon Miss Fay Crook of Plattsmouth wed Carl Windham of near Dawson in a small ceremony. The couple were joined by a few of their neighbors and the First Methodist pastor read the license. The bride, daughter of BE Crook of the city, is well regarded and will share a comfortable future with her farmer groom.

Dawson Neb Fay Crook Plattsmouth Carl Windham First Methodist Church Crook Lndy

Dr. Thomas Electric Oil marketed for burns and pains

An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a household remedy for pain burns and bruises. It lists two sizes 30e and 60e and mentions drug stores as the sale points.

Wall Paper Paints Glass Picture Fratting

Frank Gobolmean advertises wall paper paint glass and picture fratting services, highlighting home decor and finishing options. Local contractor offers installation and repairs with mobile service and materials.

Frank Gobolmean

Young Omaha and Nebraska City Couples Wed at Presbyterian

Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse Reverend H G McClusky united two couples in marriage. Charles Herkman and Miss JeanetteParadise of Omaha wed with Allen R Holmes and Miss Velma Clause of Nebraska City. The Holmes couple remained in town over Sunday visiting relatives.

Presbyterian Manse Hev H. G. McClusky Omaha Nebraska City Charles Herkman Jeanette ‘Aradise Allen R. Holmes Velma Clause Mrs. Holmes

Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Lt Lb McCarthy

This morning a fine 12 pound son and heir arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Lt Lb McCarthy as a Christmas present. The mother and child are doing well and Lee expresses pride and happiness over the new addition to the family.

Menday's Lb. McCarthy Lee

Riner's 1920 Wall Calendar Exceeds All Expectations

Riner's 1920 wall calendar is praised as surpassing prior years with vivid multi color scenes. The ad touts Civilization and Hugett theme featuring the League of Nations, plus a sixteenth small images showing Triger's American Elixir of Bitter Wine production and shipping details for Triner's.

Riner Hugett League of Nations Triger Jos Trintz Company Smatta Ashland Ave Chituee WL Ti

Christmas Gift From M. E. Smith Factory

The M. E. Smith factory in Plattsmouth receives praise from Omaha head office and each employee gets a year end present. Certificates of $15 for one year, $10 for six months, and under six months are issued and usable in Plattsmouth stores. Miss Mary McGuire and the young ladies receive special recognition in the letter.

M. E. Smith Omaha Plattsmouth Mary McGuire

McElwins to Spend Yuletide Here for Christmas Visit

From Monday's Dade Sunday morning ER A McElwain the jeweler and watch merchant received a message from his brother Kh L McElwain dated Los Angeles saying he and his wife would arrive here to celebrate Christmas tide with their mother Mrs S E McElwain and the rest of the family. He has been away eight years and returns with Mrs McElwain accompanying. They have been married seven years. Mrs McElwain is with the Willis Knight Overland Motor company in the selling department and has done well with the proposition Roy is a clever young man and an excellent salesman. He his mother and his many friends will enjoy his visit at this time.

Dade A. McElwain Kh. L. McElwain Los Angeles McElwain Willys-Knight-Overland Motor Company Roy

Presbyterian Church Morning Worship With Quartet Selections

At the Presbyterian church yesterday morning a male quartet performed two pleasing numbers during worship. Members include Prater Farley Cloich ard and Rev. Mc Clushy with renditions of Oh Holy Night and Fold You Portals Eternal. The Sunday school children plan an entertainment titled Santa Claus Vision on Wednesday evening for the public.

Seevere Wingela Ass Mantis Presbyterian Church Mesers BE. Prater G. L. Farley Frank A. Cloich H. G. McClushy Santa Clauks

Marriage License Issued to Roy Norris and Nelda Snoke

Roy Norris and Nelda Snoke of Eagle were issued a county court marriage license this morning. The wedding is planned for Christmas at the bride’s parents’ home in Eagle. Both parties are well known in the western part of the county and have many friends there.

Roy Norris Nelda Snoke Eagle Henry Snoke Legion

Henry R Herold to Open Montana Wyoming Territory for Gering Co

Henry R Herold, long time traveling salesman for the Henry R Gering Co of Omaha, will leave after the new year to open Montana and Wyoming for the firm He has directed the South Platte territory and led the company in sales and will continue his successful work in the new western field He remains at home for the holidays through New Year’s.

Henry R. Herold Henry R. Gering Co Omaha Montana Wyoming Gering Company Herold

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