Plattsmouth Woman Ends Her Life Within Home
Minnie Johns a widow about sixty, took carbolic acid in her west Main street home after expressing deep unhappiness during a social visit. She died within hours as coroner A. G. Cole and Dr. Livingston rushed to help. a note blamed her husband and the Burdicks for driving her to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie John
James M. Johnson
James B. Tipton
Minnie Miller
James Tipton
Bridge House
Pollock Auto Bridge
James Johns
J. P. Sattler
H. G. McCluskey
Presbyterian Church
Frank Schelie
Omahe
Webber
Theodore Miller
North Loup
John P. Sattler
Insurance Claims Settle After Paris to Washington Aid
Eddie Ripple's life ended in France and his insurance papers were lost in transit. Duplicate documents were issued from the Paris War Insurance office to Washington, and records were updated. Benefits will be paid dating from his death, with payment arriving soon.
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Eddie (Ipple
France
Washington
Paris
War Insurance Risk Department
Eddie C. Ripple
Telephone Girls Enjoy Christmas Cheer at Plattsmouth Exchange
The telephone girls of the Plattsmouth Exchange of the L T and T Co enjoyed a pleasant Christmas thanks to appreciative patrons and the chief operator. A gathering in the office recreation room featured refreshments and social time. Dr Leopold gave two candy boxes, Stanfields Workshop sent greeting cards, and Mrs C Herger supplied a four layer cake marked To the L T and T Hello Girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frideay
Plattsmouth Exchange
Leopold
Remember Men at Christmas at Western Machine and Foundry
From Thursday's Daily C Sharp proprietor of Western Machine and Foundry Company is noted for progress. He shows appreciation to employees by presenting each with a substantial Christmas present based on service length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Sharp
Western Machine and Foundry Company
Municipal Tree Great Success at Christmas Celebration
In Thursday’s Daily the city Christmas tree event is praised for wide turnout and festive cheer. Santa Claus delivered presents despite delays from a broken airplane propeller, with J W Holmes announcing the delay and the dispatch of a truck.
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The
Republic
J. W. Holmes
Santa Claus
LaPlatte
Return of joy attends Despain family gathering
The crowd celebrated with cheers and congratulations for the Despain family. Mrs Stella Persinger of this city is the spouse of Bert Despain of Holyoke and Donald Despain of Chicago is mentioned as distant from attendance.
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Miuany More
Despain
Stella Persinger
Bert Despain
Holyoke
Donald Despain
Chicaca
Return of Don Gillespie From Emanuel Hospital
Don Gillespie has returned home from Emanuel hospital after an operation for hernia. He is feeling pretty well and gaining strength, though not as strong as before. We wish him a speedy recovery back to his old self.
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Don Gillespie
Emanuel Hospital
Con
New Doctor Westover Opens Plattsmouth Office
Dr R P Westover, son of District Judge William Westover, has located in the Ceates Block Plattsmouth. He is a University of Nebraska graduate with BS and MD degrees and has served as House Physician at Clarkson Hospital Omaha. He arrives amid influenza and war physician needs, with a warm welcome from local residents.
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University of Nebraska
Clarkson Hospital
R. PB. Westover
William HW. Westover
Sixteenth Judicial District of
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Ceates
Omaha
Westover
U. S Navy
Dr. Westover
Grandmother Catherine Worzel Dies After Pneumonia
Mrs. Catherine Worzel known as Grandmother in the city, died after a two day illness at age 82. Born in Germany on December 12 1825 she lived there until emigrating with her daughter sixteen years ago to join her family here. Funeral at St Paul Evangelical Church Saturday at 3 PM conducted by Rev J H Steger. She leaves daughter Mrs Adolph Wesch and family.
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Fridas
Catherine Worzel
America
Adolph Wesch Sr
Germany
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Adolph Wesch
J. H. Steger
George W Horn Funeral Today at Cedar Creek Church
Remains of George W Horn, who died recently at his Plainview home, were brought to town and lay in state at J P Sattler parlors. The funeral was held at the Cedar Creek church at 1 30 PM with a large turnout, honoring a young man struck by the epidemic. The dead include the second son of the bereaved couple, whose sorrow is shared by his wife and many friends.
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George W. Horn
Plainview
J. P. Sattler
Cedar Creek
City effort urged to boost town and property values
The speaker argues an association or local government at city or county level should tackle issues to improve the town. They claim locating and developing facilities within the city will aid the community and raise living standards.
Man Dies After Influenza Turns to Pneumonia
Will J. Newton, about forty, died Christmas Eve at his home south of the city after an influenza illness that worsened to bronchial pneumonia. He and his wife, who had come from Omaha years ago, farmed south of the city. The remains were taken to Omaha for burial yesterday. the funeral was held yesterday evening.
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Tihwreiav
Will J. Newton
Mr. Newton
Omaha
Brother Dies in Omaha Sending Word of Loss
Wm Fritchman who recently returned from Grant Nebraska learned yesterday of his brother Leslie Fritchman death from pneumonia He is about 35 and left two children The funeral will be held at the home Friday with Mr Fritchman traveling to attend The service is delayed awaiting Carl Fritchman’s arrival from military service in France.
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Mrr. Joins
Wm. Fritchman
Grant
Nebraska
Omaha
Leslie Fritchman
Fritchman
Carl Fritchman
France
John Wickman Mustered Out of Camp Funston
John Wickman arrived home yesterday from Camp Funston where he was mustered out of the service this week. He enlisted earlier, served at the Presidio San Francisco, then Camp Baler before transferring to Camp Funston for discharge. He is described as a fine young man and soldier and is expected to do well.
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John Wickman
Camp Funston
Presidio
San Francisco
Camp Baler
John
Hogs Stray From Home Include Sow and Pigs
A red sow and three piglets plus a 75 pound hog strayed from U. S. Arnard dew home. Neighbors urged to assist in recovery and report sightings.
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U. S
Arnard
THAT HOSPITAL AGAIN
The article laments a flu epidemic overflowing families and decrying the lack of an emergency hospital local to the community. A boarder warns, without a home hospital, an ill person must seek care in Omaha, underscoring private investment as a potential solution.
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Perecon
Omaha
Frank Guthmann Breaks Arm in Minor Town Mishap
In Murdock Mrs. F R Guthmann traveled to visit her grandson Frank Guthmann Jr. son of Henry Guthmann after he fractured an arm during a boy's game. The fracture was reduced and he is recovering with some pain but improving.
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F. R. Guthmann
Murdock
Frank Guthmann Jr
Henry Guthmann
Quinine Says to Ward Off Influenza
Telegraphic reports claim quinine injected into the bloodstream prevents influenza. A Nebraska City physician reports several weeks of treatment with quinine for hundreds of patients and no pneumonia cases so far. Some patients who took quinine for protection report mild illness or none at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Despain Family Reunites in Plattsmouth for 54th Christmas Anniversary
A Christmas reunion at Mrs. A B Swartout’s Plattsmouth home brought together C C Despain and wife A D Despain Stella Persinger and family and the Despain couple marking their fifty fourth wedding anniversary first celebrated in Mills County on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Swartout
Despian
Plattsmouth
C. C. Despain
A. D. Despain
Stella Persinger
Booze Brought to Nehawka Jail Sparks County Action
Sheriff Quinton retrieved liquor found by huntsmen near Nehawka and moved it to the county jail in this city. The booze hunters fled the county with the car before officers acted, and since no one was caught with the goods local authorities chose not to pursue charges.
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Quinton
Nehawka
Harry Beal Injured At Burlington Switch Yards
Harry Beal sustained an injury this morning while working at the Burlington switch yards. The incident occurred during routine operations and details on the condition were not immediately released.
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Burlington
Wheels Passing Over Two Fingers In Burlington Yard Accident
In the Burlington yards a switchman, Harry Beal, was injured around 6 30 this morning while braking a car. His left hand two fingers were badly mashed and split open as a car recoiled and struck another, sending him to the company doctor for treatment with hopes of saving the fingers.
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Harry Beal
Burlington
Beal
Psychian
Red Cross Subscriptions Open At Plattsmouth Bank
Readers who missed the drive may pay dues at the Plattsmouth State Bank through year end. Miss Verna Hatl will receive payments and issue membership and button. A full drive report will be issued once all subscriptions are collected.
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Red Cross
Plattsmouth State Bank
Miss Verna Hat
Smith Hide Co. Announces Salt Cured Hides Pricing
Smith Hide Co located at Market Square in St. Joseph Missouri offers 1 percent cash for No 1 salt cured hides. Morse hides range from five to seven dollars each and free snipping tags and pricing information are provided upon request.
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Smith Hide Co
Market Square
St. Joseph
Morse
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R. P. Westover
Coates Block
Katherine Worzel
George Horn
Touridas
Fridev's Daily
Frank Guthmann
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
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