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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
6
Austin Texas December twenty second Governor Ferguson issued two full pardons and eleven conditional pardons as part of her Christmas clemency, bringing total 195 pardons since taking office. The move follows expected last batch of the year after earlier proclamations for paroles and sentence remissions.
John Daley of St Paul marked his hundredth Christmas with family gathering at the Daley home. Eight of his nine children and 21 grandchildren attended an informal celebration. Simon Daley of Seattle could not be present.
Louis Konfert seeks rental for an 180 acre farm. Telephone 493-1. Note ad appears in the classified listings under notices.
A Bates Book Store ad notes savings on school supplies. The article mentions Charles Ohm visiting yesterday with his father Fredrick Olum, who returned home this morning to Omuaha.
The city mourns the death of Myrtle Hall McKenzie age 35 on Christmas afternoon in Aurora Nebraska from pneumonia two weeks after giving birth to a daughter. She leaves husband E E McKenzie three young children Betty Jane Wayne and a two week old baby, her parents Mr and Mrs J M Hall two brothers George and Carl and sister Mrs Carl Groff along with grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles. Her funeral arrangements are not listed.
The ledger lists numerous January sales bookings from towns including Plattsmouth Weeping Water Dunbar Murray Grant Venango Omaha and Nebraska City with dates from December 31 to January 29 led by c A Van Winkle Delbert Mumm P G Greenwade and others and noting several December dates.
The Weather Bureau projects a bright Christmas with near normal temperatures across most of the country. Snow is expected Christmas Eve in the Northwest, with sun on Christmas Day nearly everywhere except near the Canadian border. A white Christmas appears for northern sections away from coasts, with interior snow from the Appalachians to the Pacific and seasonable temperatures apart from colder areas along the north border and milder conditions west of the Rockies.
Bates Book Store showcases a variety of New Year cards inviting shoppers to start the year with greetings and selections for friends and family.
A Japanese Honolulu paper Hochisha claims Yap in the Caroline group was virtually wiped out by a tidal wave with no other confirmation. Guam Yap cable cut since December 16 while Yap Nagasaki link exists. The report says no house on Yap of 79 square miles and thousands of residents remained standing. Fear grows for other atolls in the group.
In Washington the senate debated the world court issue for a third day and Lenroot promised to keep the court proposal before the chamber after the holiday. He said readings of the statute and reservations would occur when a speaker is ready. Senators Walsh and Pepper urged adhesion with reservations on advisory opinions.
Mrs Coolidge, visiting a Washington children’s hospital ahead of Christmas, comforted a frightened 3-year-old boy during a photographer’s flash. She kissed away his tears and spent time with a red-haired girl as Santa Claus hosted a party for the youngsters.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine with an ointment and internal tonic. It claims quick relief for catarrh and describes blood purification as part of its effectiveness. Multiple mentions name F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and Chicago.
Most school demands for stationery pencils and ink are available at Bates Book and Gift Shop. The best grade of history paper sells for T5e per ream.
A car load of live poultry is urged for delivery at the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Wednesday December 30 for top prices. Dressed rabbits paid per dozen. Shippers boast direct carload shipments to the New York market and a long standing reputation for fair dealing.
Santa Claus arrived on schedule at the State Masonic Home for Christmas Eve and Day. Residents and visitors enjoyed supper, gifts, carols, and the Epworth League singing hymns. An atmosphere of gratitude and fellowship across residents and visiting families marked the holiday.
A Rome dispatch reports the Italian parliament has adjourned for holidays. The piece notes the apparent irony since Premier Mussolini has remained in office throughout the period.
Bates Book Store showcases a new year card line featuring assorted designs. The display highlights seasonal motifs and literary themed greetings for customers seeking literary themed correspondence.
Washington reports the mail early campaign generated the largest Christmas mail volume on record. The postal machine operated smoothly with extra help, and officials expect Santa Claus budgets to be delivered before Christmas Eve. Postmaster General New praised the loyalty and devotion of postal workers, echoed by appreciative letters from patrons.
Nebraska Supreme Court rules that parts of a reciprocal insurance contract fall under state insurance law despite contrary provision. In a case, Lewis M. Cans of Omaha sued Mutual Automobile Insurance Exchange for truck collision damages of 1622. The court held the mortgage on the fleet did not trigger voidance and the plantiff could sue the designated insured party under the policy terms.
The annual Firemen's Ball at Faeles hall next Thursday evening invites public support for the volunteer fire company. Proceeds fund a community fund and fireman relief. tickets cost 1 and grant admission to witness the new year’s birth. Last year the charity baskets aided needy families and the Community building fund.
Ralph Mullis and his family from Alliance Nebraska visited the area yesterday to celebrate the Christmas season with relatives and friends. This morning Mr Mullis returned west, while the family remains for a longer visit.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bischoff of Fort Scott Kansas were northbound on the King of Trails highway three miles south of the city when their car left the road and crashed into a ditch near E H Spangler's farm. Mrs Bischoff suffered two fractures in the left arm and was taken to Omaha's Swedish Mission Hospital after initial dressing at Pitmanmouth. The wrecked vehicle was hauled to the Battier garage.
Classified notice offers a spotted Poland China male hog eligible to register. Listed as about one year old, located near Mont Sharader in Murray Nebraska with sale details.
The understed will sell at public auction at this farm one mile west and one quarter mile north of Murray Nebraska on Wednesday January 6 at 9 00 a m sharp with lunch served. Livestock include two mules a pair of black mares a 10 year old gray mare a 9 year old sorrel horse a 14 year old bay horse a 14 year old saddle horse and seven milk cows plus two heifer calves. Also one Spotted Poland China boar and sows. Farm implements include mowing machines rakes plows binders drills hay equipment wagons harvesters and numerous tools and supplies. Terms: cash for 14 and under. over 10 credit six months with bankable note at 8 percent. Rex Young auctioneer W G Boedeker clerk.
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