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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1917

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Lindsay Thomas Linday dies by carbolic acid despondency

Funeral services for Thomas Lindsay, longtime Cass County resident, were held at Murray Christian church. He died last Thursday night in Cedar County after taking carbolic acid in a despondent mood. Born in Plattsmouth in 1873, he worked as a farmer near Murray and was married to Ida Harns eighteen years ago. He was a brother to George, Peter, and Samuel Lindsay. Interment followed at Young Cemetery near Murray.

Tursday Murray Thomas Lindey Cass County Lindsay Cedar County Weusa Mr. Lindsay Plattsmouth John Lindsay Piattsmouth Tom Ida Harns George Peter Samuel Lindsay Christian Church Young Cemetery

Rev J H Steger Celebrates Fortieth Birthday Surprises

Rev J H Steger pastor of St Pauls Evangelical church celebrated his forty eighth birthday with two surprise parties. Luther League members gathered at the parsonage Saturday evening for greetings and companionship. The Ladies Aid visited Sunday afternoon with refreshments and further congratulations to the genial pastor and his family.

J. H. Steger St. Paul's Evangelical Church Luther League Ladies’ Aid Society Steger

New Daughter Arrives in Lohmann Family

Mayor John Sattler and wife rejoice at Omaha delivery of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lohmann. Both mother and baby are reported well. Mrs. Lohmann is formerly Amanda Sattler of this city.

Teesday’s Daily John Sattler Omaha Stork Charles Lohmann Lohmann Amanda Sattler

Gobelman Returns Home After Appendectomy

Frank R. Gobelman has just returned from the hospital in Omaha where he underwent an appendicitis operation. He is now much improved and, though not yet well, is recovering at home and should be able to resume normal activities soon.

Frank R. Gobelman Omaha

Miss Dovey Charms Large Audience in The Romantic Journey

Miss Alice Dovey from Plattsmouth stars in The Romantic Journey a Pathe Film company feature shown at the Gem theater to a large pleased crowd. William Courtney plays Peter and Marcey Harlan portrays Ratoor the Hindoo who holds Cynthia captive. The film praised for adventure romance and striking settings.

Pathe Film Company Sem Plattsmouth Alice Dovey Miss Dovey William Courtney Peter Ratoor Cynthia Marcey Harlan

Wrestling Match Arranged Between Warner and Ray in Coates Hall

Arrangements are complete for a fast wrestling bout Tuesday evening February 27 in this city. Rudy Warner of Howells and Tom Ray of Omaha will clash. a $100 side bet is on the line and the winner receives all door receipts. General admission is 50 cents and ringside 75 cents as promoters expect a large crowd.

Rudy Warner Howells Tom Ray Omaha Warner Coates’ Hall

Haney Purchases New Dodge Auto in City

C E Haney bought one of the latest Dodge Brothers cars through local agent John Gorder. The handsome new auto promises summer enjoyment and Gorder notes many recent Dodge sales have satisfied owners.

C. E. Haney Dodge Bros John Gorder Haney

Want Ad Attracts Buyer To Local Sale

A concise want ad draws a buyer to a local sale listing. The notice highlights the item for sale and the contact method, signaling a prompt transaction.

Presbyterians Triumph Over Omaha In City Basketball Clash

The Presbyterians, city Bible class team, defeated Omaha Gym Leaders 49 to 25 at the roller rink. Omaha’s Central High players pushed early but the locals surged ahead after halftime, maintaining a comfortable lead to the final whistle.

Omaha Central High Team

County Officials Attend Nebraska Treasurer Convention

County Commissioner Julius A. Pitt and W. K. Fox were in Omaha yesterday afternoon for the county treasurers convention and to monitor Nebraska lawmakers.

Julius A. Pitt W. K. Fox Omaha Nebraska

Former Resident Dies in Denver Coach Builder Berger Olson Passes Away

Berger Olson, long-ago resident of this city and for sixteen years a Denver resident, died in Denver after a short illness. Born in Norway in 1566, he once worked in the Burlington shops here and owned property now held by Charles Johnson. He left this city in 1910 for Denver where he worked as a coach builder and is survived by a wife.

Berger Olson Denver Mr. Olson Wes Nor Way Burlington Olson Charles Johnson

Marriage of H W Grassman and Edna Hitt

Hilliard W Grassman and Miss Puna Faye Hitt wed at the Presbyterian manse in a simple ceremony led by Rev H G McClusky. The couple, both well known in the city, will begin housekeeping in the south part of town and are praised for their character and prospects.

Hilliard W. Grassman Puna Faye Hitt H. G. McClusky Charles Hitt E. A. Wurl Mrs. Grassman

Meisinger and Jennings Wed In County Office Ceremony

Miss Metta Jennings of the city and Adam W. Meisinger of Mynard married this morning at the County Judge Allen J. Beeson’s office. The couple returned to the bride’s home for luncheon and will reside in Mynard.

Allen J. Beeson Metta Jennings Adam W. Meisinger Mynard Omaha T. E. Jennings Meisinger

Apole Concert Delights City Audience At Parmele Theater

The Apolo Concert company gave a superb program for the Hici school lecture course last evening. The ensemble impressed all with classics and popular tunes, featuring the Apollophone and a saxophone quartet. Notable solos by Pompei Lattimer Whitten Wells and Wells accompanied by a soprano duet marked the memorable event.

Apole Parmele Hici School Apolo Company Honolulu Compare Saxaphone Vienna Suppe Maehree Pompei J. D. Lattimer Letitia Whitten S. Alta Wells

Birthday of the Father of Our Country

The anniversary of George Washington birthday is celebrated nationwide with joint Washington Lincoln tributes. In the city the courthouse banks and post office observed the day, while most business houses stayed open. Burlington shops closed for the holiday except for essential workers.

George Washington United States Washington Lincoln Burlington

Wall Paper Paints Glass Picture Framing

Frank Gobelman offers wall paper paints glass and picture framing services in a local shop. The notice highlights available materials and crafts with emphasis on traditional framing and decorative finishes.

Frank Gobelman

Presbyterians Secure Another Interesting Game

The Havelock Y M C A team visited the Presbyterians in a basketball match and played well but lost 36 to 24. The visitors, a group of high school aged players, put up a strong defense against the Presbyterian offense and returned home on the Burlington train.

Havelock Y. M. C. A Presbyterians Plattsmouth Havelock Husky Boilermakers Presbyterian Burlington

No Decision Yet on the School Bond Question

The district court completed the school bond contest case yesterday afternoon and submitted it to Judge Begley. Witnesses showed an even split in votes for and against the bonds, with many refusing to answer about illegal voting until compelled by court rulings. The judge warned those refusing to answer could be jailed for contempt. Decision on the bond legality will be handed down later.

Begley

Hay Rack Accident Injures Young Farmer Schint

Ignatz Schint, a young farmer living west of the city, sustained a fractured right leg when a loaded hay rack overturned during a turn near W. G. Hirz’s farm. He was dragged from the load and taken to Will Tritsch’s home for medical care, with recovery expected before the farming season resumes after the incident.

Ignatz Schint W. G. Hirz Schint Will Tritsch E. H. Becker

Mrs. I. J. Homan Returns to Omaha After Visit

Mrs. I. J. Homan, visiting for a few days, returned this afternoon to Omaha. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. J. B. Higley who will visit there briefly.

I. J. Homan Omaha J. B. Higley

Farmers of Eight Mile Grove organize union

Farmers of Eight Mile Grove form a Farmers Union Association with charter membership of twenty after a recent meeting. W. B. Ellis state secretary of the Farmers Union of Nebraska spoke on organizing unions. P. A. Horn is president, P. E. Tritsch vice president, Louis Frederick secretary treasurer. Frank M. Massie spoke on good roads and urged continued local agitation. Future meetings are expected to be larger due to keen local interest.

Eight Mile Grove Farmers’ Union Association W. B. Ellis Farmers’ Union of Nebraska P. A. Horn P. E. Tritsch Louis Frederick Frank M. Massie Nehawka Union

Wehrbein Tin Wedding Anniversary Surprise

Tuesday evening marked the tin wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wehrbein with a surprise gathering at their home. Friends presented tinware gifts as they shared an evening of visiting, featuring attendees including W. A. Schuetz family, Will Rummel family, Adam Stoehr family, August Nolting family, and many others from Omaha and local circles.

Knights and Ladies of Security Woodman Holly Orchestra Plattsmouth Messrs F. A. Cloidt W. G. Brooks PD. €. York Jennings Seivers Don €. York York A. J. Beeson Evryone Della Frans Mina Kaffenberger J. F. Wehrbein Wehrbein and Merdames August Kaffenberger W. HH. Wehrbein J. F. Gorder J. W. Hart Dick Osborn Omaha Sophia Hild Lizzie Hirz Tessie Lentz Marie Keffenberger Magme Kaffenberger Dorothy McBride Albert Sergun Herman Graham Henry Liner Max Valiery Frank Fight Walter Herger Fritz Tschirren John Kaffenberger Sam Rhotten

Couple Steal a March to Tie the Knot in Papillion

Marie Richardson and Joseph S. Eaton, both of Omaha, were married by Rev. J. Wallace Larkin in Papillion on Saturday. Eaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gamble, formerly lived in Plattsmouth where he has many friends. The couple will reside at 4508 Hamilton Street until spring, then move to Kansas City.

Omaha Marie Richardson Joseph S. Eaton Papillion Sarpy J. Wallace Larkin J. W. Gamble Plattsmouth Eaton Hamilton Street Kansas City

Going for sale advert in the Journal inquiry

Reader asks if there are any advertisements for sale in the Journal. No clear listings shown in the fragment. the notice seeks information on available items and contact details.

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Thomas Lindsay Miss Govey GEM DODGE Woodmen Hall H.W. Grassman Edna Hitt Dawson Larce Father the Farmers OF Mrs. Wehrbein Tin
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