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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1920

Page

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Former Lincoln publisher Herbert Bushnell dies in Lincoln

Herbert M. Bushnell, prominent Nebraska newspaper figure and Lincoln Trade Review founder, died at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln after uremia. A Republican and civic leader, he served in multiple public roles including postmaster, Lincoln city council member, and Nebraska Press Association president. He is survived by wife Elsie and five children, with funeral plans pending in Lincoln.

St. Elizabeth Hospital Lincoln Herbert M. Bushnell Lincoln Trade Review Bushnell Nebraska Moira Iowa Cedar Valley Seminary Osage Fremont Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Herald Omaha Bee McKinley The Trade Review Nebraska Press Association Nebraska Association of Commercial Clubs Society of Sons of the American Revolution Lincoln Round Table State Central Committee Lancaster County Elsie M. Campbell Queen City John D George D. Bushnell Herbert M. Bushnell, Jr Omaha W. D

Gas Exhaust Sidelines Two Men at Smith Service Station

Exhaust gas from the light plant engine at Smith Service station nearly overwhelmed W. E. Smith and C. E. Butler Monday evening. The pipe vents to a floor pit and sometimes releases a dense cloud into the room as the two men talked.

Smith Service Station W. E. Smith C. E. Butler

Dangers of Exhaust Gas Highlighted in Weeping Water Note

The Weeping Water Republican warns about people inhaling car exhaust in enclosed spaces. It notes the gas can cause severe illness hours after exposure and has led to fatalities when vehicles are run in closed garages.

New Year's Watch Social at Presbyterian Church

The Christian Endeavor society held its annual watch party at the Presbyterian church parlor on Friday evening to greet the coming year. A short program featured musical selections and vocal duets by Estelle Baird and F A Cloidt, a solo by Rev H G McClusky, piano duets by Helen and Edith Farley with H G McClusky and Ethel Hughes, and a cornet solo by Myrna Wolff. The gathering ended with social games and a luncheon.

Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society Estelle Baird F. A. Cloidt H. G. McClusky Helen Edith Farley Ethel Hughes Myrna Wolff

Married in Lincoln Friday between Frank Robbins and Minnie Gunther

Frank Robbins and Minnie Gunther were quietly married in Lincoln Christmas Eve at a Presbyterian parsonage. After a short visit south they will live in Chicago where Robbins holds a key position with the Cudahy company. Both are well known in Weeping Water where the bride studied and worked in a dental office.

Frank Robbins Minnie Gunther Lincoln Chicago Cudahy Company Weeping Water Arends O. A. Sprecht Bobbie Weeping Water Republican

Farmers Organize Louisville Co-Operative Mercantile

A new Louisville Farmers Co-Operative Mercantile Association formed with 60000 capital stock and 6000 paid-in capital. Directors include John Spangler Henry Ragoss C G Mayfield Lloyd Group Elmer Johnson John Schoeman and A J Dietrich. Shares cost 100 each with a five share limit. 65 stockholders signed up.

Louisville Louisville Farmers’ Co-Operative Mercantile Association John Spangler Henry Ragoss C. G Mayfield Lloyd Group Elmer Johbnsan John Schoeman A. J. Diet Louisville Courier

Mrs. H. D. Travis is Ill at Home

Many friends regret to learn that Mrs. H. D. Travis is confined to her home with a severe cold causing family concern over her condition.

H. D. Travis

Nice line of popular copyright books at the Journ

A small display showcases popular copyright titles at the Journ library or bookstore with readers browsing the line. The feature highlights accessible works and prompts curiosity about current releases and author names on the shelf.

Journ

School districting law updates and funding provisions

The document outlines an act to district all county territory for high school and consolidated schools, with timelines for appointments, surveys, hearings, and boundary setting. It details funding provisions for new districts, transportation rules, annexation, and state payments for equipment and annual support, referencing Senate File No. 261 of 1919.

County Board County General Fund Su Tee Board of Trustees Board of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction Roen Senate

Church program showcases bright young talents under Leete and Livingston

The event featured well trained participants who earned high praise for their preparation. Rev W S Leete and Mrs J S Livingston led the program with efficient work. Many parents attended and the youths received remembrances at the close.

W. S. Leete J. S. Livingston

Scotts Bluff to Be Come a Monument

The Gering Courier reports a telegram from Congressman Kinkaid stating the Scotts Bluff monument proclamation is ready for presidential approval. If approved the tract will be preserved in current or improved condition with potential funding for further development as a historic landmark and tourist site.

The Gering Courier Scotts Bluff Courier Kinkaid Washington Scotts Bluff Monument Captain Bonneville Washington Irving Laramie

Louisville Young Man Suffers Peculiar Dental Accident

Elmer Wendt eighteen son of Mr and Mrs William Wendt met with a peculiar accident eight of his front teeth were knocked out and lips unharmed The blows may have occurred in a barn fall on cement and he was taken to town for care with an X-ray planned in Omaha to check jaw fracture

Se Daily Elmer Wendt William Wendt Wendt Elmer Ehner Worthman Omaha Louisville Courier

Gilmore Brothers Visit Before Florida Trip

Dr G H Gilmore of Murray enjoys a few days with his brother J E Gilmore and family from Hay Springs Neb. They met in Omaha and traveled to Murray en route to Florida for winter. J E Gilmore, Sheridan County bar member, plans a short vacation from practice.

G. H. Gilmore Murray J. E. Gilmore Hay Springs Neb

Children Enjoy Christmas Program at St. Luke's

On Wednesday evening the church school children of St. Luke's Episcopal Church performed a Christmas program at the public library auditorium. The youngsters delivered recitations songs and games that passed the time pleasantly for all attendees.

Church School of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

A Touch of Cold In New Year Weather

The weather man staged a brief blizzard to usher in the new year. The sun shines again and prospects look bright with coal supplies ample, easing the difficulties seen during the recent coal strike.

Plattsmouth Urges Full Census Count To 6000

City officials urge every resident to cooperate with the national census as workers survey Plattsmouth. Mary Belotlavy R1 Pitman R3 and Anna Hall R4-5 oversee wards to ensure every home is contacted and every person counted for accurate official records.

Plattsmouth Mary Belotlavy R. S. Pitman Anna Hall

For Sale Milk Cows Tuberculine Tested

Milk cows for sale, tuberculine tested and due to freshen soon. Heavy milkers. Contact Neil D. Cameron at Bellevue Blvd, north of Childs road, Omaha. Telephone South 3517.

Neil D. Cameron Bellevue Blvd Childs Road Telephone Omaha

Rhode Island Red Hens for Sale Near Mrs Todd

Several hundred Rhode Island Red hens offered for sale by Mrs. C. R. Todd. Reasonable price and contact via phone 3102 for interested buyers.

Rhode Island RED C. R. Todd

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