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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1925
Page
6
A two day car load poultry sale offered for January 14th and 15th at the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth. Cash prices listed include hens 17 cents per pound, old roosters 7 cents, geese 13 cents, deck birds 17 cents, guineas 3 dollars per dozen, beef hides 9 cents, horse hides four dollars each, and Leghorn poultry four cents per pound less.
The state supreme court denied a motion for a re hearing and a new trial in the Cass county case against Co. D. Quinton former sheriff. He was indicted in 1923, acquitted on two counts, and convicted on six for failing to file quarterly reports and misaccounting for fees, fined 200 dollars and removed from office. E P Stewart, appointed by Governor Bryan, remained sheriff and won election last November.
Farmers bring poultry to our car in Plattsmouth for two days. We ship in car lots and pay the highest price you can get anywhere. We'll be here two days this time and pay above prices for your poultry.
Officer Clyde Jackson, stricken with a severe lung cold, had to resign his duties last night. Councilman John C. Brittain took his place to assist Officer Joe Libershal in patrolling the streets through the night.
The Nebraska Gas and Electric Co has finished a new high voltage transmission line from this city to Lincoln. Testing ran from Wednesday noon to yesterday noon and permanent use will begin after minor improvements. The project drew many linemen for fall and winter work while Engineer of Construction Jackson reviews east of the Missouri.
A Wednesday evening social at Miss Florence Terryberry’s country home near Cedar Creek honored Miss Thelma Lee Kilgore before her move to Detroit Michigan. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing followed by a two course luncheon late at night with a list of attendees including Miss Kilgore and her mother Mrs L B Kilgore and numerous local residents.
Mr and Mrs George Conis arrived home from a brief honeymoon after wedlock on Sunday at St Joseph Missouri. They are staying at the Main hotel until their second floor apartment in Mr Conis building is ready and will then host friends at their new home. Well wishers extend blessings for the couple s happiness.
Mr and Mrs Will T Adams of this city announce the birth of a son weighing eight and a half pounds at the Nielsen home in Dannerbroug Nebraska on January 6 The mother and child are reported healthy and all joy centers on Grandpa Adams Mrs Nielsen was formerly Miss Lillian Adams of this city
A startled woman, Alexandronova Petropanonitchka Kossikorkovitchsky, learns of her lover’s death from a lawyer. She asks if he murmured her name as he lay dying, and the man answers with a fragmentary reply.
Plattsmouth High School basketball traveled to Omaha and fell 28 to 10 against the Nebraska School for the Deaf. The Deaf team, all letter men, pressured Plattsmouth on a narrow floor and disrupted shooting, leaving the locals unable to convert baskets.
Chris Parkening and John Parkening filed in Beal District Court seeking 2990 dollars from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad for farm flood damage. They own land along the railroad right of way where a creek, blocked by an embankment, backed water and harmed crops and land. They allege improper embankment design and failure to install proper drainage openings as the cause.
Nehawka resident Z. W. Shrader visits Omaha for eye treatment with a specialist. Lincoln hosts A L Tidd and C D Quinton for the inauguration ceremonies of Gov. Adam McMullen. Meisinger travels to Omaha to spend the day with brother in law Walter O'Brien of Manley at St Catherine hospital. James M. Robertson heads to Auburn for Knights Templar commandery inspection. A B Smith in Omaha for hours due to a wrist sprain while carpenter work. Mrs J H Hompe and Miss Adele Morrison of Lincoln visit Gayer household. John Gayer accompanies them to school in Lincoln. Leland Briggs of Winner arrives to attend Dodge Brothers agency meeting in Omaha.
Mrs. Carl Kopischka departed this morning for Omaha to seek treatment as her health has been poor for the past year. W. B. Dale game warden left for Lincoln to meet the new state administration and plan discussions. Mrs. Henry Herold Jr of Oklahoma City also left for Omaha to visit Clarkson Hospital with Mrs Henry Herold Sr.
Carrol D. Quinton, former sheriff, was in Omaha today to handle business matters. Max Adams, state representative from Howard County, arrived from Lincoln yesterday and will stay through Sunday at his parents Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Adams home.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a driving glove and a partial item description. No clear event, person, or organization is readable to establish a full report.
A call urges Cass County to start a good roads movement to build graveled year round routes. Advocates compare road costs to ongoing dirt-road repairs seen in Otoe and Sarpy counties and stress permanent graveled roads would save money and reduce vehicle damage and delays.
Nehawka and Murdock high schools played an evening double header at Nehawka auditorium. The Nehawka girls won 41 to 22 over Murdock with a hard fought contest, while the Nehawka boys defeated Murdock 26 to 19 as Murdock faced a sickness sidelining their star forward.
Plattsmouth High School basketball departs for Omaha to meet the Nebraska School for the Deaf this evening at the state school. The Deaf team is strong and experienced, promising a tough battle for the blue and white. Fans plan to attend if roads allow. locals will support the home team in the battle.
Omaha ranked second in the United States in 1924 for production of dressed meats and packing house products, with a total output of 198,292,582 dollars. Omaha packing plants consumed 6,818,075 cattle, hogs and sheep as reported by the Chamber of Commerce bureau of publicity. Kansas City followed as third in packing plant production with 4,528,615 cattle, hogs and sheep.
Player piano offered for sale with reasonable terms and accepts a Victrola as part payment. Call 271-1 in Plattsmouth. Also advertises earning money by renting a vacant room and boarding a steady boarder.
An old advertisement promotes Wall's Catarrh Medicine used for 46 years in treating catarrh with an ointment for local relief and an internal remedy described as acting on the mucous membranes. J. Kenney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
William Doran died January 1 1925 at his Lincoln home after a brain hemorrhage. He was 65 years old born February 19 1869 at Potter Nebraska and came to Eagle area in 1890. Survived by wife Misa May Peterson two daughters Della Netta one son William Jr and a grandson. Funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev C F Innis with burial in Eagle cemetery per Eagle Beacon.
Mrs Henry Herold of this city underwent surgery yesterday at Clarkson hospital in Omaha. Surgeons report the operation a complete success and expect a period of recuperation in Omaha. She is resting well but will remain in the hospital for several weeks.
An action for divorce was filed this morning in Court C. L. Beal with Martha Ahrens as plaintiff and Enno Ahrens as defendant. The petition cites cruelty as the basis and states the couple married in Lincoln on February 17, 1919, with separation occurring January 7, 1925 due to the defendant's actions.
The petition asks the court to require the defendant to leave her home for her father’s residence and to set a temporary alimony sum. It alleges the defendant owns property and requests a temporary restraining order to stop disposal of assets. A hearing on the order is scheduled for January 15 before Judge Begley. Attorney W G Kieck represents the plaintiff.
Excellent Durham cow just fresh. Call Mark Furlong in Rock Bluff Nebraska for details.
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