Gravel road project gains momentum along King of Trails
Travelers report improving K-T highway conditions as booster groups in Murray Union and Plattsmouth raise 5000 for gravel work. County, state and federal funds will match to finish graveling, extending toward Murray and the Murray Murdock route. Committees aim to present plans to the county in March and accelerate work to meet government specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King of Trails
Board of County Commissioners
Murray
Union
Plattsmouth
Murray-Murdock
State Department
Hold Butchering Bee at Renner Farm
A large turnout helped slaughter six hogs and one beef at W. L. Renners farm west of the city. Families and neighbors worked through the day to butcher dress and prepare sausage lard and by products. Participants included Herren Weather Frederick Heil Hardison Meis singer Kaffen berger Sals burg Hennings Jacks and Ferguson from Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herren
Fred Jveather
Louis Frederick
Guy Heil
Ben Hardison
Arthur Meisinger
John Kaffenberger
Frank Salsburg
Herman Hennings
F. J. Hennings
George Jacks
W. J. Ferguson
Plattsmouth
Renner Place
Music supervisor Frances Field Injured In Fall
Miss Frances Field, supervisor of music for the city schools, suffered a badly sprained ankle after stepping into a small hole last evening. The injury delays her planned music memory contest for the city schools, now postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuredor
Frances Field
Bargain Day Draws Wide Crowd In Pleasant Weather
Residents from country districts and city shoppers spent Thursday on the streets for the monthly bargain day. Pleasant weather attracted many travelers from out of town and a large local crowd.
Main Street sweep continues under Street Commissioner Jess Elliott
Street crew led by Jess Elliott works to wash away winter dirt from Main Street in Plattsmouth. The effort, aimed at restoring passage to the Burlington station area, follows weeks of muddy, nearly impassable conditions on the main drag.
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Jess Elliott
Main Street
Burlington Station
Jess
Plattsmouth
Elty
Jury Panel for March Court Term Drawn
The petit jury panel for the coming March term was drawn at the county courthouse. Names on the list include Will Hudson Eagle C E Hartford Plattsmouth Frank Rouse Greenwood J B Henderson Plattsmouth J W Mendenhall Weeping Water Henry S Brockhof Avoca Henry J Oehlerking Wabash Jacob Frolich Eagle E W Betas Plattsmouth A J Dietrich Louisville W J Althouse Alvo Henry M Ponard Nehawka H F Gansemer Mynard Walter Byers Plattsmouth Conrad Baumgartner Murdock L V Sheffer Greenwood F J Hild Mynard O C Rhodes John Rutherford A F Seybert George Smith J G Lohnes Philip Born and C K Bestor of Plattsmouth.
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Petit Jury
Court House
Will Hudson
Eagle
C. E. Hartford
Plattsmouth
Frank Rouse
Greenwood
J. B. Henderson
J. W. Mendenhall
Weeping Water
Henry Sbrockhof
Avoca
Henry J. Oehlerking
Wabash
Jacob Frolich
E. W. Betas
A. J. Deitrich
Louisville
W. J. Althouse
Alvo
Henry M. Ponard
Nehawka
H. F. Gansemer
Mynard
Walter Byers
Conrad Baumgartner
Murdock
L. V. Sheffer
F. J. Hild
0. C. Rhodes
John Rutherford
A. F. Seybert
George Smith
J. G. Lohnes
Philip Born
C. K. Bestor
Mrs Westover Hosts Winter Bridge Gathering
Mrs Westover entertained a large group of ladies at bridge at the Westovers home. Sweet peas decor brightened the rooms. First prize went to Miss Margaret Scotten and consolation to Mrs H Gamer. A two course luncheon followed with social time before departure near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Westover
Arrested for Speeding Near Bauer Garage
James Zoubeck Jr was arrested by police for speeding in excess of the city limit near the Bauer garage. He was taken to the city jail for a morning hearing before Judge William Weber, resulting in a fine of five dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Zoubeck, Jr
Bauer
William Weber
Obituary of Mrs. Rush A longtime Murdoch resident dies in Texas
Eunice Florence Ridpath born January 9 1866 New Sharon Iowa died February 4 1925 in Harlingen Texas aged 59 26. She moved to Nebraska at eighteen taught school later married William H Rush March 8 1891 in Greenwood Neb Their seven children Edna Westlake Verna Brittain Nellie Burt Irene Calbraith Leona Burley Mable Mueller and Mary Way survive. Mrs Rush lived in Murdock thirty three years worshiped at the Methodist church and belonged to the Royal Neighbors before moving to Harlingen two years ago with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Rush
Murdock
Cass County
Eunice Florence Ridpath
New Sharon
Harlingen
Tex
Nebraska
Greenwood
Neb
Edna Westlake
Alliance
Verna Brittain
Nellie Burt
Omaha
Irene Calbraith
Chicago
Leona Burley
Spencer
Mable Mueller
Mary Way
Lincoln
Rush
Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors
Card of Thanks for Care and Burial Help
We thank those who assisted in the care and burial of our wife and mother and especially the pall bearers of Murdock. William H. Rush and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
William H. Rush
Stolen Buick Recovered in Omaha
Police notified Joe McMaken Jr that his Buick roadster stolen from West Elm Street Wednesday night was found in Omaha. Sheriff Stew art sent descriptions to nearby cities leading to the recovery and possible local culprits. McMahen traveled to Omaha to retrieve the car and bring it home, noting damage to the transmission causing towing. The car was abandoned near Albright and is in good condition aside from loosened bearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Joe McMaken, Jr
West Elm Street
E. P. Stewart
McMahen
Albright
Hitt Jr. Ill After Visit at Table Rock Home
Charles Hitt Jr. fell seriously ill while visiting his grandmother at Table Rock. He and his father returned to Plattsmouth by train where the younger Hitt remained with a high fever and no clear sign of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hitt
Table Rock
Charles Hitt, Jr
Mr. Hitt
Plattsmouth
Delightful surprise honors Mrs Clark on 45th birthday
Saturday afternoon Mrs Walter Steinkamp and Mrs Clifford Pickens hosted a party for their mother Mrs W F Clark to celebrate her 45th birthday. Refreshments were served and guests included Mesdames M McCleary Major Allen Chester Wall George Nelson J H Graves A M Woodburn Ed Cotner W J Fayerabend E M Godwin Bert Donaldson P A Rihn C C Tschakert Flossie Redd Charles Manners Arbelle Rouse Mr B&B Allen C O Carlburg J W Haynie Walter Robb J R Stine Grant Hackenburge Geo Goodman Geo Winscot C P Sydebotham O C Hudson Clifford Pickens Walter Steinkamp.
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Walter Steinkamp
Clifford Pickens
W. F. Clark
Mrs. Clark
Mesdames M. McCleary
Major Allen
Chester Wall
George Nelson
J. H. Graves
A. M. Woodburn
Ed Cotner
W. J. Fayerabend
E. M. Godwin
Bert Donaldson
P. A. Rihn
C. C. Tschakert
Flossie Redd
Charles Manners
Arbelle Rouse
Mr. B&b. Allen
C. O. Carlburg
J. W. Haynie
Walter Robb
J. R. Stine
Grant Hackenburge
Geo Goodman
Geo Winscot
C. P. Sydebotham
O. C. Hudson
Legion Auxiliary Meets at Mrs. Ticketter Home
The Plattsmouth American Legion Auxiliary gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Herman Ticketter’s home aided by her daughter and Mrs. Fay McClintic. Members discussed society plans and membership applications were received as the group promoting state wire organization strength in eastern Nebraska. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Herman Ticketter
Fay McClintic
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Pleasant Shower for Mrs. Clinton Kenner at LaPlatte School
Mrs. Clinton Kenner nee Theodosia Kroehler of this city, teaching the rest of the term at LaPlatte school, was the guest of honor at a pleasant surprise there. The children brought many gifts and baskets of food for a luncheon in her honor and wished her happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Kenner
Theodosia Kroehler
LaPlatte
Kenner
Bates Book and Gift Shop Ink and Pencils Sale
Bates Book and Gift Shop advertises ink and pencils for sale. The prompt indicates a local shop promotion highlighting writing supplies.
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The
Bates Book and Gift Shop
People's Market to Reopen After Bankruptcy Sale
The People's Market, closed during Sem Giventer bankruptcy proceedings, was sold at referee's auction to Ben Sherman of Fort Dodge Iowa. Sherman plans to reopen late next week with Giventer assisting as resident manager, running a strictly cash store with on‑the‑spot payment required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Market
Sem Giventer
Coates Block
Ben Sherman
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Giventer
Sam
4 Journal
Walker Gilmore Dies at Omaha Morning
Walker Gilmore, 21, son of Dr. and Mrs. G H Gilmore of Murray, died in Omaha at University Hospital after a brief illness. He was nearing completion of medical studies at Nebraska University and planned to practice. Survived by his parents and brother John of Murray and aunt Mrs Ray Frans of Union. Body to Murray for funeral arrangements.
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Walker Gilmore
G. H. Gilmore
Murray
Omaha
Walker
University Hospital
Gilmore
James A. Walker
Mieneer
Legion
Platte River Bridge Repairs Progress Amid Ice Move
Little change in the Platte River condition as warming weather frees ice. Two wagon bridge sections stay partially submerged while salvaged planks and timbers aid repairs. Owner Mr. Pollock aims to reopen in ten days once safety is assured.
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Platte River
Pollock
Attorney Rawls Leaves for Omaha on Business
Attorney C A Rawls departed this morning for Omaha to handle business matters and visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rawls
Omaha
Prominent Cass County Families Unite in Marriage
Miss Ina Meisinger and Edward F. Teschirren wed at 3 pm in Eight Mile Grove Evangelical church. Rev. H. O. Rhode officiated with a private ceremony and a reception at the bride’s family home. The couple will reside on a farm west of Plattsmouth after a honeymoon.
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Cass Courty
Ina Meisinger
Edward F. Teschirren
Eight Mile Grove Evangelical Church
H. O. Rhode
Helen Meisinger
Elmer Techirren
Jacob Meisinger
Lerion
Albert Techirren
Plattsmouth
Tsehirren
Showing Improvement for Miss Farley at Doane College
Miss Helen Farley has been ill with a severe cold and complications at home for a week. She is reported to be somewhat better but still confined and will likely miss more school time before resuming work at Doane College.
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Delly
Helen Farley
Doane College
Seek Man and Woman from Minneapolis in Police Chase
Chief of Police William Hinrichsen pursues a man wanted for wire desertion and unlawful transportation of a companion under the Mann Act. A car linked to the pair was seen locally before they moved south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hinrichsen
Minneapolis
Bill
Minnesota
South
Obituary of Lydia Pryor Mitchell spans two Nebraska towns
Lydia Pryor Mitchell born July 9 1846 in Washington county Ohio died February 10 1925 at Milford Nebraska. She married Frank Spalding November 9 1865 and had three children. After his death she married John T Mitchell and moved to Hendley Nebraska where they raised seven children. Funeral services were held February 12 1925 in Weeping Water Christian church with music by a mixed quartet. burial at Hendley Nebraska.
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Lydia Pryor Mitchell
Washington County
Ohio
Milford
Nebraska
Panora
Iowa
Frank Spalding
Thomas Spaulding
Yuma
Arizona
Hiram Spaulding
Wolcott
Colorado
Mary Rothemel
Spaulding
John T. Mitchell
Hendley
Bell Peterson
Rockford
May Williams
Lincoln
Neb
Ella
Nettie Towle
Weeping Water
Dora Sargent
Lushton
Ethel Towle
Frank Mitchell
Strawn
Kansas
Journal Office Prints All Business Forms
Local printing shop offers broad range of business forms including letterheads invoices ledgers receipts and envelopes produced at the Journal office leveraging modern presses and bulk pricing for small to mid sized firms.
Death of Little Child
Mr and Mrs J P Faler of this city mourn the death of their five month old granddaughter, daughter of Chauncey W Smith and wife Emma Fal ter of Lincoln. The infant passed yesterday afternoon at the Lincoln home, a severe blow to the family. Mr Faler left for Lincoln and Mrs Faler followed to support the bereaved daughter and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Faler
Chauncey W. Smith
Lincoln
Capital City
Hilie
Mrs. Smith
Emma Falter
Elmwood Pioneer Mrs Beck Dies After Illness
Mrs. Beck an Elmwood pioneer born 1827 in Greenville Ohio died February 14 1925 after long illness Funeral services were at the Methodist church with Rev Hay and Rev Carter Interment Elmwood cemetery Survived by five children fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren plus siblings Her life long service with the Salvation Army and churches marks a devout career as a community worker from Nebraska City to Elmwood Leader Echo
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Elmwood
Beck
Methodist Church
Hay
Carter
Sarah J. McLaughlin
Greenville
Ohio
Willian Beck
Nebraska City
Gertrude Ione Deles Dernier
Nebraska
William Harmond Beck
Salvation Army
M. E. Church
Echo
Local visitors from Clay Center call on Ellingtons
Levi Gaffman and his daughter Miss Helen, a state university student, arrived today to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ellington and their family at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Gaffman
Clay Center
Helen
State University
J. C. Ellington
Two Bents Of Pollock Bridge Damaged By Ice Gorge
The Platte River wagon and auto bridge near Pollock suffered major damage when a sudden ice gorge struck late Thursday. Two spans sunk to water level as large 18 to 20 inch thick ice floes struck supports, cutting auto travel to the city and hindering Western Union and Lincoln Telephone lines. J T H Pollock organized repairs with piling crews and plans to replace damaged flooring soon.
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Platte River
Western Union
Lincoln Telephone
J. T. H. Pollock
Death of C A Trent Survives Wife and Young Daughter
Charles A Trent longtime Cass county resident of Murray and nearby, died recently in Carthage Missouri. His wife had died two years earlier and he had remarried. He leaves a wife and a three year old daughter Dorothy. Interment will be in South Dakota.
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Cass County
Charles A. Trent
Murray
Trent
Dorothy
South Dakota
Carthage
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Mrs. Westover
Ill
Seaturde
S Daily
Legion Auxiliary Meets
People's Market
Edward F. Tschirren
C. A. Trent
George Washington
Washington
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