This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1925
Page
2
Alvo residents enjoy a Friday dance at Jordan hall. Local business travel includes Bert Mutz and J W Kabhnever visiting Omaha for funerals and purchases. The eight grade hosts a class party at G P Cook’s home. Mrs John Wood and Grandma Parsell celebrate birthdays as community life continues.
The Junior class of Alvo High School staged a play last Thursday evening in the school auditorium. A large audience attended and enjoyed the performance.
Citizens of Alvo announce a free community screening starting February 7 with a serial titled The Way of a Man. The event will also feature a comedy It Is a Bear by a local group member.
Oscar J. Kitzel lifelong Cass county resident died at his home a few miles south of Alvo after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. E. Stair with pallbearers Art Roel ofsz, John Elliott, Archie Miller, Lyle Miller, Edgar Edwards, and Walter Collins among the many mourners.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Edith Kit zel Kendall and Corrine extends sincere gratitude to neighbors for assistance flowers and expressions of sympathy during the bereavement.
An old Plattsmouth testimonial promotes Doan's Pills as a kidney and back pain remedy. Mrs. Maggie Kaufman reports relief after one box, urging readers to ask for Doan's Pills the same as the home-tested product. The ad notes 60 cents at dealers and cites Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers.
Three registered Spotted Poland China pigs offered for sale. Contact Plattsmouth area, 25232, Murray 1511. Weekend visitor Herbert Kiauschie traveled to the metropolis by Burlinston train early morning.
George Bailey born August 17 1884 in Hancock County Indiana died January 22 1925 at the Soldiers Home Grand Island age 79 5 5. Enlisted November 6 1862 in Company B 9th Cavalry Indiana volunteers served until June 1865. Married Flora Hlien Hoffman August 18 1850. Survived by widow six daughters Mrs Ketch Nehawka Mrs Heebner Weeping Water Mrs Hesetel Mrs Rathburn Mrs Jones Mrs Wicker Grand Island one son George Pueblo Colorado one brother Neal Bailey Bertrand one sister Mrs Nancy McNamee Union twenty four grandchildren. Funeral at Trinity Methodist Grand Island 2 30 pm Saturday after family service at home of daughter Mrs Ed A Jones burial Grand Island Cemetery.
A bill would provide pensions for school staff in districts with 5 000 to 25 000 residents. Participation is optional with district boards and funded by teacher contributions plus district matching. Retirements require long service, with a yearly $500 to $60 pension, and partial benefits for incapacitated staff.
The H M Soennichsen Company on upper Main street is updating the east store room number 5. Windows are being enclosed to match the show windows in the front and will enhance the store's appearance.
Real estate notice invites buyers to view several desirable homes in Plattemouth Nebraska at preferred prices. Contact CHAS EL MARTIN at office 116 North 4th Street or by telephone 70 for details.
Mrs. H. W. Baughman departed in the morning for Omaha to spend the weekend with relatives and friends, traveling for the visit.
County Court of Custer County Nebraska orders hearing on the petition of Frederick William Kutnhein, administrator, for settlement of accounts and discharge of administrator. All interested persons must appear February 3, 1926 at 10 oclock A M to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice to be published in the Journal Star for one week.
Tommy Gibbons of St Paul stopped Tiny Jim Herman of Omaha in the third round of a ten round bout. Herman was out cold and revived after five minutes. Gibbons weighed 179½ pounds to Herman’s 225 and had already knocked Herman down three times in the second round. Renault outpoints Roper in Omaha as Ren ault, Canadian heavyweight champ, dominates close range action. Nicols defeats Mateor in a semi final. Mahoney KO’d by Smith with Curry stopping Leopold. Greb outpoints Delaney in St Paul as state commission notes a $28 fine for failure to appear.
Frank Boyd died at his Teigen Montana home January 20 after a brief illness. Born in Pittsburgh January 17, 1850 he lived in Missouri Ohio and Illinois before serving as an aide in the Civil War. He married Mary McElroy in 1872 and worked for the Burlington railroad in Plattsmouth Nebraska before homesteading near Teigen twelve years ago. He owned a hotel and grocery, known as “Dad,” and is survived by Mary Boyd and son and daughter in law F L Boyd of Cat Creek Montana. Funeral services were held January 22 at Teigen with interment in Winnett cemetery.
For sale R C Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte cockerels priced at $1.50 each. Contact Julius Relnke in South Bend.
Mr and Mrs William Heebner visited J C Rauth last Monday evening. Mrs Walter Mockenhaupt traveled to Omaha to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs John Tighe from Friday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fred Krecklow visited their daughter Mrs Harley Herman in Council Bluffs last week, returning Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs W J Ray spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Rauth and Mr J Rauth for a pleasant dinner. Postmaster R Bergman visited Omaha Thursday and Joseph Wolpert managed the post office in his absence. Elmer Pearson plans to move household goods here after fixing his house, starting a truck trip to Lincoln but delaying until roads improve around May 27.
Donald Murphy is reported to be getting along nicely in hospital in Omaha after fracturing a leg in a fall. His parents visited him last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr and Mrs fidward Murphy spent two weeks in Texas with Omar Coon on an excursion trip. They enjoyed the warm climate and green landscapes of the sunny south. Ed would consider making a home there but has no plans to move now. the trip was worthwhile.
Mr and Mrs Teddy Harms joyfully announce the birth of a ten pound son last week following the storm. The mother and baby are doing nicely though the future care for Teddy is yet to be seen. Also a note to readers: if you have not yet gotten your cigar go get it.
Last Tuesday the Modern Woodmen of America installed their officers after a regular meeting. Walter O’Brien C. O'Leary Adv. J. H. Rauth George Coon Clerk Hugh O'Brien Ralph Murphy Ormar Edward Murphy and John Carper were named officers managers.
An eleven acre tract adjoins Manley with a good house and outbuildings. Ideal for a hoe or chicken farm. See A Steinkamp in Manley Nebraska.
Ten dollars reward for information leading to the recovery of a black and tan female trailing hound missing near Murray Nebraska. Contact Willis Baton with any tips or sightings.
Local readers are invited to list items for sale or purchase in the Journal Want Ad column. Submit brief descriptions with contact details to reach a broad audience seeking trades, jobs, or personal notices.
Local notes report Joseph Bulin and wife returning from a Pacific Junction dance with the Ruby orchestra, while Levi Nedro and relatives depart for Imperial Nebraska. A public auction is announced for February 11 near Wabash Murdock Manley area, listing 126 head of livestock and extensive farm machinery with terms: under 19 dollars cash, over 100 dollars six months with bankable note at 8 percent, settlement required before removal.
Daily Val Burkel and son Robert with Mrs. C. P. Curtis of Sedalia Missouri departed for Omaha to visit Mrs. Martin at Immanuel hospital where she is in very serious condition. Burkel had been at the hospital with her sister for several days.
Henry Atherton and his wife were among the visitors in Omaha today enjoying a day with friends.
Catarrhal deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining. Reducing inflammation may restore hearing. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to rid the system of catarrh and has been used for over forty years. sold by all druggists. B. 3. Cheney & Co., Toledo.
Auction begins at 10 a m with lunch at noon describing sixty head of cattle including eight milk cows and sixteen head of horses. Teams of mares and geldings of various ages and weights, plus one mule and one bay saddle horse, are offered.
Miss Gertrude Morgen leaves this morning on the Burlington train bound for Omaha. She will spend the day visiting relatives and friends in the city.
The undersigned will offer for sale at Public Auction at his home one mile east and a half mile south of Murray on the date to be announced. Proceeds to benefit likely beneficiaries. Details forthcoming in future notices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.