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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

2

Politicians Camp on Governor Trail in Republican Primary

Lincoln Journal reports a growing push to nominate a governor hopeful in the April Republican primary. Names circulated include Judge A L Sutton of Omaha Don A Love and John Wensty of Fairbury with Hastings mayor Steiner among others. Opponents argue the governor’s resistance to intraparty advice and heavy absence from the state fuel dissent.

Judge A. L Sutton Omaha Judge Sutton MenRelvie Neville Don A. Love Johm Wensty Fairbury Sueessigil Santebody Steiner Hastings McLaughlin Hall McKelvie Joolous

ER F Carson Dies Old Foe of Liquor

Horace F Carson former superintendent of the Nebraska Anti Saloon League dies at his Lincoln home aged a past eight years as head of the league. He spent twenty years in educational work at Kearney before joining prohibition efforts.

F. Carson Lincoln Horace F. Carson Nebraska Antisaloon League Carson Kearney

Judge Sedgwick Dies at Home in Lincoln Capital City

Judge Samuel Hopkins Sedgwick of the Nebraska supreme court died suddenly at 2 30 p m Christmas day at his home 1727 South Twenty second street Lincoln Funeral arrangements not made body to be taken to York for burial He leaves a wife two daughters and a brother and had recently been active on the bench with no prior illness noted.

Samuel Hopkins Sedgwick Nebraska Supreme Court South Twenty-second Street Lincoln York Judge Sedgwick Myrna Catherine Beruit Syria T. E Sedgewick Sedewick Omaha Bloommame_dale University of Michigan Kewaunee Wis Wheaton (J.) College York, Neb District Court Tle Supreme Court Supreme Court of Nebraska Indrer Republican Party Jndze M. B. Reese Supreme Bench Jatize Sedgwick

Redistricting Maps Out In Cass County Schools

The Cass County redistricting maps are completed and mailed by County Superintendent Miss Alpha Petersen. A three member commission led by J M Teegarden J J Gustin and Miss Petersen spent two months drawing compact districts. Objections may be filed in writing January 12 13 and 14 and districts must vote before adoption.

Cass County Miss Alpha Petersen Commission On J. M. Teegarden Weeping Water J. J. Gustin Murdock Miss Peterson

Winchester Receives English Flag of Friendship

A flag sent from Winchester England as a symbol of friendship is presented to Winchester Virginia. The one million soldiers journey to France is mentioned and the flag is about ten feet long to be formally received soon.

Winchester England France Bamesne

Sloan's Liniment Ad Claims Instant Relief and Savings

An old style advertisement urges quick relief for rheumatic pain and external aches by applying Sloan's Liniment without rubbing. It touts reliability, huge sales, and affordability with 5c 7c and 1.40 prices, advising readers to keep a large bottle and ask their druggist.

Sloan

Winchester English gift to Winchester Virginia noted

A five foot wide bright red placard embroidered with the coat of arms of Winchester England is shown with a photo of the ceremony in Winchester England. The flag is presented as a token of friendship and gratitude to Winchester Virginia the American namesake.

Winchester England America

Two 6900 Men For Their Positions

Cass county reads a forewarning ahead of Nebraska primaries as District Judge James T Reviey and County Judge Allen J Beeson seek re election Non partisan judicial races are praised for public service and integrity The authors express strong support for the two judges continuing to serve the tax payers and citizens of Cass county

Nebraska Cass County James T. Reviey Allen J. Beeson Cnufts

Boycott Resumes as Egg Prices Soar in Lincoln

Lincoln women restart egg boycott as prices spike after a two week pause. Civics head Mrs. N E B Hildreth says egg prices have risen from 55 to 90 cents a dozen, with 65 cents a dozen deemed fair. The ban on buying eggs will take effect again next Saturday.

Lincoln N. EB. Hildreth Civics Woman's Club

Sheriff Takes Thompson From Omaha For Robbery Sentence

Sheriff C. D. Quinton traveled to Omaha to secure C. G. Thompson, a Louisville robber wounded during the October 13 Nichols store heist. Thompson, who lost a leg, has been at Douglas county hospital and now returns as a prisoner to await sentencing.

C. D. Quinton Omaha C. G. Thompson Louisville Nichols Thompson Fred H. Ossenkop Douglas County Hospital

Advertising that reaches the public daily

The passage extols consistent year round advertising versus the irregular off-age in on-again Finnigan style, noting steady reach as preferable to intermittent engagement.

Finnigan

Union County Commissioner Harris Visits City on County Business

Monday local news notes C F Harris of Union attended county business at the courthouse. Robert Stivers and his Cedar Creek family arrived to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Simon Clark in the city. Ruby Winscott and Agnes Edgerton, teachers from Kennebec South Dakota, arrived to enjoy holidays with their families here.

C. F. Harris Union Court House Robert Stivers Cedar Creek Simon Clark Ruby Winscott Agnes Edgerton Kennebec South Dakota

Local residents prepare for holiday visits and travel

Frank Sivey left this afternoon for Fleming Colorado to spend Christmas with his parents and children. Hon W G Banning of Union Nebraska visited the county seat for a few hours at the courthouse and with friends. William Goehner of Seward Nebraska plans an holiday visit at the Dovey home with his wife and family. J R Smith from Omaha discussed YMCA county work and extension plans. E G Dovey and wife of Chicago left for Chadron Nebraska to visit Christmas with Mrs. Dovey’s parents. Ralph L Larson arrived from Louisville to spend the holidays with his parents and relatives. A P Chriswisser and wife of Bennet Nebraska left for Omaha after a visit here. Mrs and Mrs Chriswisser have been in Havelock Cass county since their son Herbert’s Dec 16 marriage. Mrs William Tams and Mrs Joe Carns of Omaha left after visiting their parents south of the city. Mrs FE Hughes of Gretna Nebraska and her children Gretna and Clark arrived for a short visit with the Rosencrans family and Mr Hughes will join them tonight.

Melhelvie Patty Gvernor Seid Lincoln Journal W. G. Banning Union William Goehner Seward Neb H. N. Dovey E. G. Dovey Chicago Mr. Dovey Chadron Mrs. Dovey Henry PF. Mica Ralph L. Larson Louisville L. G. Larson A. P. Chriswisser Bennett. Cole Omaha Chriswisser Havelock Cass County Herbert William Tams Joe Carns Charles Miller FE. T. Hughes Gretna, Neb Gretna Clark W. E. Rosencrans Hughes Rosencrans

Christmas visitors in Valley and vicinity depart or stay

Sam Windham returns to Valley after Christmas visit with his father RR Windham. H L Gamer and wife visit Robertson home for Christmas. Frank Hawksworth of Denver departs for home. Mrs J K Keithley plans trip to Weeping Water. David Hawksworth from Detroit visits his mother and sister in Rock Island. Carl Neumann on Marine recruiting duty visits family in Valley. Mrs A A Bowman from Quincy visits Steinhauer family. J L McKinney and wife travel to Yutan for Sunday visit. Ralph Farrar and Flora Meisinger Farrar spend weekend in Valley before returning to Omaha. Frank Rennie and family from near Madrid are holiday visitors. Rennie renews at Journal office.

Sam. Windham Valley Neb B. Windham David Hawksworth Detroit Mich D. Hawksworth BE. W. Cook Rock Island Carl Neumann Marine Corps Tulsa Okla Frank Neumann A. A. Bowman Quincy Henry Steinhauer J. L. McKinney Yutan James Jones Ralph Farrar Bride Flora Meisinger

Marriage License Issued for Waverly Pair

County Judge Beeson issued a marriage license yesterday to Carl Bruckmuller of Waverly and Martha Timm of Murdock. The couple plan to wed at the bride’s home near Murdock. In county court this morning Lt M Soennichsen, via A I Tidd, filed a suit against Joseph Wheeler seeking 513.81. He states he was surety on a Bank of Cass County note of 808.46 and paid 913.81 including interest after Wheeler defaulted.

Beeson Carl Bruckmuller Waverly Nebraska Martha Timm Murdock M. Soennichsen A. I. Tidd Joseph ¢. Wheeler

Four Generations Gather for Christmas Dinner

Yesterday the Cory family hosted a Christmas meal with four generations present. Mr. and Mrs. John Cory, their daughter Mrs. Edward Branter, granddaughter Mrs. Russell Chase of Pender, and the great grandchildren, the sons of Mrs. Chase, joined nineteen relatives at the table.

John Cory Cory Edward Branter Russel Chase Pender Chase

Drove Wrong Hogs Home Near-Miss for Local Farmer

George Brown, a prominent east town farmer, nearly faced accusations of driving hogs home that did not belong to him. Though his two Iowa purchased porkers roamed Eldora avenue, he promptly returned them to their pen, prompting relief and a light laugh at the end.

George Brown Geoarge George Iowa Eldora Avenue

Weepi A Water Republican Drives to Ellora Avenue

Fragmentary text notes a movement toward Ellora Avenue to a barnyard quarters near Jake Dominio. The passage references a stressed pursuit and appetite recovery but provides no clear event, date, or identifiable persons beyond the odd names Weepi and Hkek.

Ellora Avenue Jake Dominio Weepi

CANNOT MOVE PRISONER TO G T HOPSON INJURED

Sheriff Quinton arrived in Omaha to seize G Thompson the Louisville robber but found him in a sickened condition at the hospital and could not move him. The limb operated on weeks earlier remains swollen and doctors advise keeping him at the hospital until a later date.

Quinton Omaha G. Thompson Louisville

New Year Card Sale Ad At Journal Office

Local advertisement invites readers to purchase New Year cards at the Journal office, promoting seasonal stationery for year-start correspondence and gifting.

Journal Office

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Goodrich House Ers Santa Claus Brighton & Kaynee C.E. Wescott J. T. Beghy Ailen J. Beeson Frank Sivey Fleming, Colo J. R. Smith Journal H. L. Gamer L. Gamer James M. Robertson Frank Hawksworth Denver J. K. Keithley W. L. Street Fidel Senuine Castoria Fred Lugsch Plattsmouth
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