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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1924

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Mystery of Fatal Fire Deepens In Nebraska City

County authorities pursue a definitive cause of death for Carl Albright after a fire along the highway north of Nebraska City last Monday. Witness stories multiply as At torney W. G. Kieck orders a coroner's inquest to determine if foul play or accident led to the fatal blaze.

Carl Albright Nebraska City W. G. Kieck Qtoee County Albright Truocen Kieck John Rutherford Rutherford Elance Cisime Union Laula Burhee Omaha Derri Albright Burhee Purlineton Berhee Ulbricht Burbee Albricht

Christmas Dinner Guests at Wescotts

Mr and Mrs C C Wescott hosted a Christmas dinner with guests Dr and Mrs Frank L Cummins and son Norris Charles and Miss Genevieve Goodman Miss Margaret Mapes and Miss Alice Faton. Mason and Alice Louise Wescott home for the holidays from Northwestern University Evanston enjoyed the season.

C. C. Wescott Frank L. Cummins Norris Charles Genevieve Goodman Margaret Mapes Alice Faton Mason Alice Louise Wescott Northwestern University Evanston

Death of Aged Man William Habermann at County Farm

William Habermann aged 75 died at the county farm last night after a lengthy illness. A longtime city familiar figure, he worked for Byron Clark, Burlington attorney, until the Clarks moved to Omaha. He was brother in law to Herman Streitweiger of Los Angeles and uncle to Mrs George Gobelman of the same city. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm from Sattler chapel with interment in Oak Hill cemetery.

William Habermann Byron Clark Burlington Clark Omaha William Herman Streitweiger Los Angeles George Gobelman Habermann Sattler Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery

Fire Destroys Roof in Homer Shrader Home

Firefighters battled a 1:30 a.m. blaze at Homer H. Shrader’s Fourth and Oak street home. The roof burned rapidly before containment, with heavy losses from fire and water damage. Neighbors helped evacuate G. W. Shrader and moved much of the first floor furniture to safety.

Homer H. Shrader Fourth Oak Street

Local Marine Bound for Tropical Island

Mare Island Calif December 20 A Plattsmouth Nebraska Marine, Pred Stephen Hebal, joins UC S Marines bound for Guam as a temporary outpost. He will visit the Philippines Japan and the Hawaiian Islands before returning to America. Fred Rebel 15 born in Plattsmouth son of James and Mrs. Rebel joined Marine Corps in Los Angeles last September sailing to Guam in about three weeks.

Mare Island Calif Pacific Stephen Hebal Plattsmouth Nebraska UC. S Guam Philippines Japan Hawaekien Islands America United States Spain U.S Naval Base South Sea Isles Fred Pinusmouth James Rebel Walnut Street Marine Corps Los Angeles West Coast

Marriage Unites Lottie Maurer and L K Stevens in Omaha

From Fridays Daily Christmas Eve ceremony at Council Bluff the marriage of Miss Lottie Maurer of this city to L K Stevens of Omaha is announced. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Maurer. The groom works in Omaha and both move to the groom's already furnished home there. A five o'clock dinner followed the ceremony.

Lottie Maurer L. K. Stevens Omaha John Maurer

May Lose Index Finger In Woodworking Accident

Lawrence Group narrowly avoided losing the index finger of his right hand after his finger was caught in a gear while starting an engine at Louis Mayfield’s home. Dr Worthman treated the wound and hopes to save the finger. The accident was unfortunate and caused concern.

Lawrence Group Louis Mayfield Worthman

Class of 1923 Enjoys a Fine Reunion Friday

Plattsmouth High School’s graduating class of 1923 held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wiles on High School Hill. About 23 classmates attended, including several who are now married. Music and dancing featured the evening, followed by refreshments.

Plattsmouth High School B. F. Wiles High School Hill Ethelyn Wiles Clara Johnson Gillespie Mable Foster Buttery Gladys Elliott Belar Harold Mullis Casper Wyroming Joe Weber Omaha Frank Gredoville University of Nebraska Lincoln Marguerite Wiles Linderwood College St. Charles Helen Wiles Myrna Welff Wesleyan College Edith Helen Farley Doane College Crete Arcula Herald Cathedral School Washington, D. C John Varga Creighton College Bernese Ault Cedar Creek Louis Svoboda Malvern Iowa Clara Wickman Mary Margaret Walline Leonard Born Glen Henry Elmer Johnson Charles Egenberger Lawrence Baldwin Frances Krejer Roy Olson Judith Johnson

Entertains Christmas At Parker Home In Omaha Guests

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Parker hosted Christmas guests including Mr. and Mrs. E Fleming and children Jerome and Alice Jean, Mr. and Mrs. IL L. Longworth and son Murray, Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Davis and daughter Alice Lorene, all of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Truelsen and children Margaret and Billy of St. Joseph Missouri. The gathering was deeply appreciated and will be long remembered by the family.

C. M. Parker Jerome Alice Jean IL L. Longworth Murray J. E. Emery W. W. Davis Alice Lorene Omaha W. S. Truelsen Margaret Billy St. Joseph Missouri

Perry receives Texas fruit from Rio Grande valley ranch

Glenn Perry, a well known resident, was surprised when his sons Russell and Virgel Perry sent him a gift box of grapefruit and oranges from Harrington Texas. The brothers operate a new fruit ranch nearby and plan to harvest their own citrus crop in coming seasons.

Glenn Perry Russell Virgel Perry Harrington Texas Rio Grande Valley Perry Boys Perry Land Southland

Quiet Wedding in Council Bluffs Stava-Gaylord Tie Knot

Friday’s Daily notes a very quiet wedding in Council Bluffs between Miss Lucy Stava and Mr. Lester O Gaylord both residents of the city. The bride is daughter of M G Stava a well known farmer south of town and she has lived here for years. The groom works at the Burlington shops and has many friends in the area. The couple will reside in Council Bluffs after their marriage.

Council Bluffs Lucy Stava Lester O. Gaylord M. G. Stava Burlington Mrs. Gaylord

Weeping Water Visitors Return Home After Visit

Mrs John Fitzpatrick and daughters Lois and Hazel of Weeping Water arrived with Mr Will Rice for a visit at the Fitzpatrick home and returned yesterday afternoon to their own home.

John Fitzpatrick Lois Hazel Mr. Fitzpatrick Will Rice Mimi

Barn Fire Destroys Parker Barn After Night Fire

Yesterday morning the city fire department answered a blaze in a south district barn owned by C. M. Parker. Though neighbors saw a light Wednesday night, responders found the structure beyond the fire limits and too distant from the road to save. Authorities suspect tramps started the fire and left it burning, resulting in total loss.

C. M. Parker

Plattsmouth Girl Weds Dr W C Kenner Jr in Minnesota

Miss Theodoshia Kroehler, a Plattsmouth native and 1921 graduate, married Dr W C Kenner Jr of St Paul on Monday at the Church of the Ascension in Stillwater Minnesota. The couple will reside in St Paul as Dr Kenner completes his internship and the Kroehler family offers best wishes for their future.

Theodoshia Kroehler W. C. Kenner, Jr Stillwater Minn St. Paul Minesota Andrew Kroehler Church of the Ascension Minnesota Dewhurst Plattsmouth

Christmas Cheer Delivered To Needy Folks By City Helpers

Fire department members distributed warm clothing and shoes bought from their funds to Hutle residents in need. The Elks, led by John Hart, distributed Christmas baskets of food to homes requiring cheer.

Fire Department and Elks Fire Department Hutle Elks John Hart

Birthday tribute as Judge Beeson visits mother in Omaha

County Judge Allen J. Beeson departs for Omaha to spend time with his mother Mrs. Allen Beeson who marks her eighty ninth birthday. Mrs. Beeson, a pioneer woman of the west, helped build the community and was born December 26 1835 in Leesboro Ohio. She lived in Red Oak Iowa and Plattsmouth Nebraska before settling with her family.

Allen J. Beeson Omaha Allen Beeson Beeson West Leesbore Ohio Red Oak Iowa Plattsmouth Cass County

Sixty Years Of Wedded Happiness Observed

Mr and Mrs C C Despain of Plattsmouth celebrate sixty years of marriage on Christmas week. They wed December 25 1865 at St Marys with Justice Foglish officiating after Rev Hamilton could not reach the church. The couple settled in Plattsmouth, living there most of their married life among a wide circle of Cass county friends.

Airs C. C. Despain Mr. Despain Nebraska Plattsmouth St. Mary's Pacific Junction Despain Elvira Hepner United States Hamilton Bellevue West Justice Foglish Hep

Pleasant Christmas family party at McMahen home

The home of Mr and Mrs Ray McMahen hosted a Christmas day family gathering with a fine turkey from Reese ranch Colorado as the meal highlight. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J H McMaken and son Fred, Mr and Mrs I P Dixon of Sidney Iowa, parents of Mrs McMaken, and Mr and Mrs Ray McMaken.

Ray McMahen Reese Ranch Colorado J. H. McMaken Fred I. P. Dixon Sidney, Iowa McMaken Ray McMaken

DeMolay Holds Election At Daily Cass Chapter

The DeMolay Order at its Tuesday evening meeting elected officers for the coming term. Fred Trilety is Master Councilor, James Warren Senior Councilor, John Iverson Junior Councilor, Roy Olson Secretary, Norris Cummins Treasurer. Installation set for January 6. The new leaders will guide the growing chapter for three months.

Cass Fred Trilety James Warren John Iverson Roy Olson Norris Cummins

De Molay Sets Worldwide Day of Comfort

The Grand Council Order of De Molay based in Kansas City Missouri designates Saturday January 3 as De Molay Day of Comfort. Members will deliver flowers candy delicacies and entertainment to hospital inmates orphans and residents of care homes and reform facilities worldwide as part of the annual good cheer effort.

Grand Council Order of de Molay Kansas City Missouri

Depot Smoked Up In Burlington Station Fire Smell

Last night the Burlington passenger station filled with dense coal smoke after a rusted flue pipe broke loose from the furnace in the basement. The night operator and four switchmen worked to repair the fault, clearing the depot after it had been heavily filled with smoke.

Buriington

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A compact dealer note urging readers that advertising in the Journal can generate revenue. It emphasizes belief in the newspaper’s appeal to potential advertisers and the value of placing want ads for business growth.

Married in Council Bluffs Prom Saturday’s Daily- A Quiet Wedding

Quiet wedding of Jessie Woodard and Walter Steinkamp took place Wednesday afternoon in Council Bluffs. The bride, daughter of Abs W F Clark, and the groom, son of J E Steinkamp of near Manley, were secretly married and returned to their home here. Friends extend congratulations and wish them happiness.

Council Bluffs Jessie Woodard Walter Steinkimp Abs. W. F Lark J. E. Steinkamp Manley Burlington

Christmas Festivity Brightens Plattsmouth Day

Plattsmouth residents enjoyed a clear winter Christmas with church gatherings across the city. Santa visits and gift distributions delighted children at Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, and Episcopal churches, with St Luke's hosting a large Holy Eucharist led by Canon Marsh.

Santa Claus St. Luke's Episcopal Church Canon Marsh Omaha Shayler St. John’s Catholic Church M. A. Shine St. Paul's Evangelical Church H. Kottich

Card of Thanks from Streight Family

The Streight family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and organizations for assistance and tokens received during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Monte Streight Harold G Streight and Guy H Streight acknowledge the support.

Monte Streight Harold G. Streight Guy H. Streight

Post Mortem Of Albright Sheds Light On Death

Nebraska City officials report Carl Albright suffered a neck fracture and head contusion with severely burned wings. They consider he may have been attacked and his clothes set on fire, or burned during a gasoline can explosion while fleeing. Investigations continue.

Nebraska City Carl Albright W. G. Kieck Moran Otoe County Fengers Albright

Propst Family Holiday Visit Across Florida and Cuba

Miss Maydla D Propst of National City Bank New York Havana spent a short time in Lake Worth Florida Miss Roberta Propst returned with her to Havana for a season visit Mr Robert L Propst now in Florida will spend Christmas and the holidays with his daughters in Havana Cuba

Maydla D. Propst National City Bank of New York Havana Cuba Lake Worth Florida Roberta Propst Robert L. Propst

Roy Eberley Family Visited Lincoln During Christmas

Roy Eberley and his wife with their baby were Christmas visitors in Lincoln, staying with relatives and friends.

Roy Eberley Lincoln

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Homer Shrader Texas Fruit Fridey’s Daily Mrs. C. C. Despain First National Bank BANK Atismouth Dedera Reservysyssit
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