George Ellingwood Joy Surges Through Plattsmouth Youth
The Plattsmouth visit by George Ellingwood Joy drew large crowds as he addressed seventh to twelfth graders at schools and the Methodist church. He urged parents to guide children with truthful home teaching to prevent moral decline, shared global experiences, and promised further talks on the Boy Problem. A choir, Miss Catherine Dovey singing O Divine Redeemer, and a male trio closed the evening.
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George Ellingwood Joy
Plattsmouth
Mr. Joy
Joy
Methodist Church
Joy T
Bert Norr
E. J. Browning
B. A. McElwain
Counterfeit Half Dollars Plague Local Businesses
From Tuesday's Daily a number of local business houses report counterfeit half dollars dated 1913 in circulation. The crude coins pass with little scrutiny as many customers do not inspect change closely. Merchants warn the public to beware and urge careful examination to locate where the bad money is circulating.
Coroner Jury Rules Train Fatality in Wood Death
An inquest in Louisville before Coroner J. F. Brender reported by Wednesday’s Daily found that Joseph P. Wood died after being struck by a moving Missouri Pacific passenger train. Jurors Lee Mayfield M N Drake R C Yant L Boedeker and Co W Marrian viewed the body and heard evidence.
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Joseph P. Wood
Louisville
J. F. Brender
Lee Mayfield
M. N. Drake
R. C. Yant
L. Boedeker
W. Marrian
Missouri Pacific
Valentines and Washington Birthday Novel Ties Display
Readable display items include crepe paper folds napkins seals cupids red hearts and related ephemera. Visit the Journal Office to view the assortment and place orders.
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Washington
Journal
Tragic Death of Judge Woods at Louisville
Details reach this city on the death of Judge Joseph P. Woods of Louisville killed by a Missouri Pacific train at the depot amid blowing snow. The 76 year old judge left a widow and seven children including George Woods and John Woods, with many in the county mourning a respected public servant and active Modern Woodmen leader.
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Joseph P. Woods
Louisville
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
Mr. Wood
Judge Wood
George J. Woods
Beach
North Dakota
John Woods
Mt. Ayr
Iowa
Charles, Lamont
Clifford Woods
Louis Eddy
Lincoln
Charles Jackman
Wabash
Judge Woods
Groundhog Day Weather Prediction Debated
Today marks Groundhog Day when the groundhog is expected to reveal winter’s fate. Proponents hoped for no shadow signaling an early spring, but the creature’s appearance suggests six more weeks of winter, cheering the coal man while a Nebraska elder questions the rodent’s regional accuracy.
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Hoyle
Nebraska
Missouri
Coat Lost at Local Store Departure Notice
About two months ago a man left a light gray heavy overcoat lined with gray and white striped satin to the waist at a store. If anyone notices such a coat in their store please notify the Journal office.
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Journal Office
Farms and City Property Listed with T. H. Pollock
Real estate notices name T. H. Pollock listing farms and city property under sale or transfer. Details outline parcels, ownership, and locations awaiting action or bids.
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T. H. Pollock
Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. Joe Wales returns home to this city from Omaha after two weeks in hospital for an operation. She is much improved and friends are pleased by her recovery. Mr. Wales accompanied her home, having traveled to Omaha earlier in the day to assist her.
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Joe Wales
Omaha
Mr. Wales
Groundhog Day Weather Brings Keener Sunshine
Sun breaks through gray skies as several days of snow fade. Residents cheer brighter weather and property owners begin snow removal efforts, while suggesting city action to speed clearing by taxing owners and funding workers.
Piano Contest Standings at East Wood Hardware Store
From Wednesday's Daily the standings show Keen interest in the $25 Vitaphone prize April 15. Contenders include Mrs Philip Rhins Miss Josephine Varga Miss Klara Bizanz Miss Tillie Halmes Miss Violet Keil Grace Notting Vera Campbell Helen Horn Bessie Wiles and others. G P Eastwood notes contestants must work hard to win.
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Gr. P. Eastwood
Philip
Rhins
H. W. Klinger
Josephine Varga
Klara Bizanz
Tillie Halmes
Violet Keil
Cherchymeso
Presbyterian Church
Grace Notting
Vera Campbell
Helen Horn
Charles Isner
Bessie Wiles
G. P. Eastwood
Elks Welcome New Members At North Sixth Street Lodge
The Elks held a pleasant session at their clubhouse on North Sixth street. County Commissioner Julius Pitz Claus Jess and C A Miller joined the fold, adorned with antlers. A social hour followed with spare ribs sauerkraut and pig tails. A minstrel show is planned after Lent with lodge members drafted for performances.
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Elks
North Sixth Street
Order
Julius Pitz
Claus Jess
C. A. Miller
Must Success Ful Joy Meeting Draws Plattsmouth Crowds
The Joy lectures in Plattsmouth drew large crowds at the Methodist church with Miss Mathilde Vallery leading a 40 voice choir and Mr Don C York singing. Joy spoke on The Unity of the Educational Process stressing harmony of body mind and spirit in education and life.
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Methodist Church
Plattsmouth
Joy
Mathilde Vallery
Don C. York
W. =. Leete
FP. M. Druliner
A. G. Hollowell
Mr. Joy
Weyrich and Hadraba Plan Major Store Improvements
Weyrich and Hadraba announce extensive interior renovations at their drug store. They will use the building’s second floor, formerly Eagles lodge rooms, for a wallpaper department showroom with enhanced stock display. A new stairway will connect floors, widening the main room by about four feet. Thekodak dark room will move under the new stairway to better serve customers.
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Weyrich & Hadraba
Eagles
Probate Petition Seeks Estate of Elizabeth Stettler
A petition filed in the county judge's office seeks probate of Elizabeth Stettler's estate near Alvo. Harley Wolf, her nephew, presents the case stating she died possessed of about 10000 in real estate and 1000 in personal property, leaving several siblings and nephews as heirs. Dale O. Boyles of Alvo is the petitioner’s attorney.
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Elizabeth Stettler
Near
Alvo
Harley Wolf
Dale O. Boyles
Refracting Optician M Tritsch At Gering Co
M. Tritsch, refracting optician, will be at Gering & Co. on Wednesday and Saturday evenings for eye examinations. Free examinations offered.
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M. Tritsch
Gering & Co
Farm Loans at Low Rates from T. El Pollock
T. EL Pollock announces farm loan options with notably low rates. The notice highlights accessible financing for farmers seeking favorable terms and quick processing.
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T. EL Pollock
Livingston Loan and Building Association Yearly Meeting Summary
Stockholders elected officers for the new year after reviewing an 88 767 33 year’s business. Loans grew from 130 597 0 to 156 120 09, a gain of 19 283 for 1914 increased capital to 114 247 and reserves to 10 000. Directors include H M Soennichsen and F G Egenberger. Dividends of 10 percent declared annually.
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Livingston Loan & Building Association
C. U. Fricke
Association
D. B. Smith
F. G. Egenberger
C. G. Fricke
C. A. Marshall
A. L. Tidd
H. M. Soennichsen
F. E. Schlater
Plattsmouth
District Court in Session Opens Brief Hearing
Judge Begley opened the district court and took up the care of William Dunn and others versus Eva Elliott and others. The court will resume the Reuter case tomorrow. The Dunn case was laid over for later as attorneys’ considerations are under advisement.
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District Court
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GEO. Ellingwood
Conorer
Eastwood Hardware Store
the Elks
George Ellingwood
THE
Livingston Loan and Building Association
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