Lioness Sightings Reported Near Murray
A lioness roaming western Otoe and southern Cass counties has moved north toward Murray. Children saw the animal by the old Rhoden homestead two miles west and a mile north of Murray. The lioness, about calf size, fled into timber when approached. No attacks reported. residents fear theft or harm and consider organizing a hunting party to capture or kill the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otoe County
Cass County
Murray
Glen Rhoden
Rhoden
Plattsmouth Hotel changes hands as Goos retires
P F Goos ends 2 decades at the Plattsmouth hotel and moves to new apartments above the Wurl store. August Mumm, his son in law, now shares ownership and will operate the hotel for travelers seeking room and board. The hotel aims to maintain its former high standard for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Goos
Plattsmouth
Wurl
August Mumm
Goos
Mumm
Radio Aerial Fatal Risk Sparks Nebraskans Warning
Two Exeter youths narrowly escaped severe injury when their radio antenna touched 6400-volt lines. The insulation was cut and a short caused temporary power loss to three towns and telephone outages. The electric company urged radio enthusiasts to avoid erecting aerials near lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
Nebr
the Electric Company
Doings in County Court Probate Petitions Heard
County Judge A H Duxbury heard probate matters including the estate of Henry Myers near Ashland valued at 128000 with 640 acres and $15000 in banks and the estate of Alvin White near Greenwood valued around 13000 mostly in real property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Henry Myers
Cass Country
Ashland
Alvin White
Greenwood
Rector Pierce Attends Episcopal Council in Lincoln
The Rev. Father George D. Pierce rector of St. Luke's church departs for Lincoln to attend the diocesan council of the Episcopal church of Nebraska. He is accompanied by delegates Mrs. J. P. Johnson Mrs. J. S. Livingston and Miss Barbara Gering. The council sessions will span multiple days and mark the year’s largest church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suesday
George D. Pierce
St. Luke's Church
Lincoln
Diocean Council
Episcopal Church of
Nebraska
J. P. Johnson
J. S. Livingston
Barbara Gering
Young Men's Bible Class Brightens Nebraska Masonic Home
The Young Men's Bible Class of the Methodist church hosted residents of the Nebraska Masonic Home for an hour and a half of music and song. They performed old songs and cherished hymns, fulfilling requests with enthusiasm. Superintendent Evers and Mrs. Lawton provided pumpkin pie, and the group pledged to return at Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Nebraska Masonic Home
The
Bation
Evers
Lawton
Soase
Dr Robert Kroehler Weds Miss Vermutler In Quiet Iowa City Ceremony
The marriage of Dr Robert Kroehler and Miss Helen Vermutler was performed Saturday at the Congregational church parsonage in Council Bluffs Iowa with a small group in attendance. Kroehler, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Kroehler, studied at the University of Nebraska and is completing internship duties at Omaha hospitals. Mrs Kroehler, a teacher in Omaha, will reside there with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isroom
Council Bluffs
Helen Vermutller
Omaha
Robert Kroehler
Congregational Church
Iowa City
Kroehler
Medical College
University of Nebraska
Andrew Kroehler
Plattsmouth High School
Mrs. Kroehler
Arrested for Speeding on High School Hill
Officer Clyane Jackson arrested Harry Jordan last night for speeding down high school hill in a Ford beyond the city limit. Jordan posted a $2 cash bond to cover fine and costs and denied the charge at the temple of justice of Judge William Weber. The case is set for this afternoon at 4 o clock with the officer to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyane Jackson
Harry Jordan
Jordan
Temple of Justice
William Weber
Jackson
Ciue
Card of Thanks for Funeral Support and Flowers
We express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during bereavement. Thanks to Rev. Pfoutz Rev. Kohler and Mr. Frank Cloidt Miss Marie Kaufmann and Mr. E H Wescott for musical numbers at the funeral. We thank those who gave flowers to our mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfoutz
Kohler
Frank Cloidt
Marie Kaufmann
E. H. Wescott
J. C. Jahrig
August Doering
Frank Lillie
Rustling fruit tree man to hold public sale near Louisville
Andrew Stohisman of Louisville spent a few hours here today arranging advertising for his public sale set for Monday February 2 at his home located two and a half miles south of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Stohisman
Louisville
Missouri Valley Bridge Appeal Over Injury Claim
The Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co. appeals a compensation award given to Joseph Wooster for injuries while working on the Platte river bridge in June 1928. The state labor commission set weekly payments of 38.55 for 271 weeks plus 7.65 weekly for life remaining, which the defendant says is excessive. The case will be heard in district court before Judge James T. Begley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
C. L. Beal
Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co
Joseph Wooster
Bridge Company
Wooster
Platte River
Burlington
Ufe
James T. Begley
Nebraska sheriff and county attorney convention schedule
The Nebraska sheriffs and county attorneys plan a joint convention January 20 and 21 at the Lincoln hotel. Officers will be elected Tuesday afternoon, with talks by Governor McMullen and Attorney General Spillman. William Watson of the Nebraska Federation of Retailers speaks Tuesday. Luncheon follows for sheriffs and county attorneys at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday sessions and penitentiary and reformatory tours are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
McMullen
Spillman
W. Watson
Nebraska Federation of Retailers
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
W. T. Fenton
State Penitentiary
Gus Miller
State Reformatory
Penitentiary
W C T U Meets at Hallstrom Home
The W C T U gathered at Mrs J H Hallstrom home hosted by Mrs Henry Mauzy and Mrs James G Mauzy to honor the fifth anniversary of the national prohibition amendment. The afternoon featured songs readings and social time with American flags adorning the setting and refreshments served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hallstrom
Henry Mauzy
James G. Mauzy
Mrs J C Peterson Sr Recovers From Shingles
Mrs J C Peterson Sr suffered a severe shingles outbreak that affected her face and led to an eye infection causing much trouble. She has shown some improvement and is able to be up and around though still feeling the effects of the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Peterson, Sr
Not So Well Mrs Edgar Glaze After Surgery
Mrs Edgar Glaze who underwent surgery last week at Community hospital in Nebraska is not progressing as hoped and remains in unsatisfactory condition. Friends here regret the unfavorable reports as it was hoped she could return home soon. Mr and Mrs Glaze are former residents of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Glaze
Nebraska
Suffering From Pneumonia In City Resident
L G Larson longtime city resident has been seriously ill at home on West Marble street with pneumonia for three days. His condition caused great concern to family and doctors after a difficult night with little improvement observed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Larson
West Marble Street
Martin Houk Killed in Gibson Yards Railroad Death
Martin Houk known as Buck Houk, a Burlington switchman with Omaha and Plattsmouth ties, died in Gibson yards when two box cars crushed him during a coupling. The 54 year old Plattsmouth resident had led yard engines in Omaha and Gibson and left a widow Lizzie Dickson with several siblings including Jacob Houk of Council Bluffs. Funeral plans likely to be held in the city with family ties buried there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Burlington
Gibson
Martin
Buck” Houk
Houk
Omsha
Omzeha
Heuk
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Lizzie Dickson
Jacob Houk
Council Bluffs
Funeral of Mrs. J. D. Parker in Plattsmouth Nebraska
The funeral of Isobel M Maulien Parker was held at the First Methodist church in Plattsmouth with Rev Frank Em ery Pfoutz officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery. She was born December 10 1873 in Mills county Iowa and died January 16 1925 at age 51. She married Joel D Parker June 22 1892 in Glenwood Iowa. The family moved to Plattsmouth in 1901 and supported the community. She left a husband nine children two sisters five brothers and two parents. She was a Royal Neighbor and Methodist. Community sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Parker
First Methodist Church
Frank Emery Pfoutz
Oak Hill Cemetery
Isobel M. Maulien
Mills County
Iowa
Joel D. Parker
Glenwood
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Ernest
Roscoe Eugene
Lela Elizabeth
Vivian Isobel
Clarise Alene
R. D. Dalton
City
W. W. Stacy
Pacific Junction
Charles
Creston
Robert
Pocatella
Idaho
Jesse
Oklahoma
James
Ames
Frank
Melbourn
Parker
Royal Neighbors
Methodist
Villisca
Plattsamouth
First National Bank Elects Officers for 1925
The First National Bank of this city, the county’s oldest, held its annual meeting to name officers for the coming year. President H. N. Dovey, Vice-President E. J. Richey, Cashier G. O. Dover, Assistant Cashier Miss Anna Warza. Directors include H. W. Dovey, E. J. Richey, G. O. Dovey, G. Knapp and A. G. Cole. The bank, founded in 1871, marked its fiftieth anniversary recently and has long featured Dovey family leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
H. N. Dovey
E. J. Richey
G. O. Dover
Anna Warza
H. W. Dovey
G.0. Dovey
G. Knapp
A. G. Cole
Dovey
E. G. Dovey
New Eagle Constable Named "Two Gun" Bill Norris
County Clerk George R. Sayles reports Justice of the Peace G. W. Peterson appointed W. E. Norris known as Two Gun Bill to the constable post for G. W. Peterson's court in Eagle. Norris earned fame for routing a robbers gang that tried to rob an Eagle bank last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Sayles
Justice of the Peace
G. W. Peterson
Eagle
W. E. Norris
Bill
Norris
Modern Woodmen Of America Camp Names Officers For Year
Cass camp No 332 of Modern Woodmen of America selects officers for the coming year with many re-elected to show appreciation. Officers named include Venerable Consul W T Arn Worthy Advisor J L Burrows Banker Michael Hild Clerk Henry Goos Watchman H G Klinger Sentry Byron Babbitt Trustee George Luschinsky Physician Dr R P Westover Installation set for Wednesday January 28 with a growing active membership and few dropouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
Woodmen of America
Vv. T. Arn
J. L. Burrows
Michael Hild
Henry Goos
H. G. Klinger
Byron Babbitt
George Luschinsky
R. P. Westover
Diocesan Council Opens in Lincoln Nebraska
The fifty eighth annual Episcopal diocese of Nebraska council meets at Church of the Holy Trinity Lincoln with Bishop Ernest V. Shayler presiding and Rev. D H Dew master of ceremonies One bishop two deans twenty six priests and seventy six lay delegates attend plus about one hundred fifty women delegates The chief address Tuesday is by Frederic Cook Morehouse Wednesday by Dean Hoag of Salina Kansas activities include church service league Girls Friendly Society Daughters of the King and auxiliary meetings through Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Nebraska
Church of the Holy Trinity
J Streets
Lincoln
Ernest V. Shayler
Wilh
D. H. Dew
Holy Trinity
Woman’s Auxiliary
Church Service
Frederic Cook Morehouse
Episcopal Church In America
Dean Hoag
Salina
Kan
Church Service League
Girls’ Friendly Society
Daughters of the King
Woman's Auxiliary
Board of Missions
All Souls Unitarian Church
Lezene
Crypt
Service League
Council
Council and
Pleasant Surprise Marks Meisinger Fifty-Seventh Birthday
J G Meisinger recently moved from Eight Mile Grove precinct and celebrated his fifty seventh birthday with a surprise party. Relatives gathered Sunday afternoon bringing baskets of food for a feast and spent the time with music cards and a luncheon. About twenty three people attended and offered best wishes for more birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Meisinger
Eight Mile Grove Precinct
Presbyterian Endowment Drive Aids Hastings College
Dr Edward Lucas moderator of the Nebraska Presbyterian synod spoke at First Presbyterian church urging support for Hastings college endowment campaign. The effort seeks Rockefeller funds to create a permanent fund aiding future expansion and development. The drive concludes February 1 with church leaders statewide pushing for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lucas
Nebraska Presbyterian Synod
First Presbyterian Church
Parmele Reports To Omaha After Visit
Charles C. Parmele, who has been visiting relatives and friends, reported this morning for Omaha where he is now located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Parmele
Omaha
Funeral of Mrs Frank McNurlin Held at Mynard
Yesterday afternoon the United Brethren church at Mynard held funeral services for the late Mrs Frank McNurlin a life long member. Rev Edwards led the service offering comfort to the bereaved family and friends. Interment followed at Horning cemetery south of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mc Nurlin
United Brethren Church
Mynard
Chanrce
Rev
Edwards
Stunding
Horning
Death notice of Mary Watson of Nebraska
Mary Watson born July 24 1854 Mills County Iowa moved to Nebraska with parents in 1854 farm southeast of Louisville. Married Frank McNurlin March 1876. Survived by husband Frank two daughters Mrs R A Barrett Dora two grandchildren and a brother Curtis Watson. Died January 17 at 2 am at her farm home where she had lived since her marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uary Mary Watson
Mills County
Iowa
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Frank McNurlin
Dora
Jennie
Florence
United Brethren Church
Otterbein
Nehawka
R. A. Barrett
Havelock
Miss Dora
Curtis Watson
Louisville
Death of Mrs William B S Steel at Nehawka
The death of Mrs. William B. Steel aged 49 occurred January 15 near Nehawka. Eva Gertrude Munn, born November 1 1875 five miles south of Nehawka, married Williams Steel on June 27 1910 in Florida. Survivors include husband four children Gladys 12 Chalmer 11 Mauris 6 Byron 3, father Delbert Munn two sisters Emma Munn and Mrs A H Wolfe, Mrs B F Greene and Warren Munn and a brother Delbert Munn. Darrell died in infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Steel
Nehawka
Florida
Williams. Steel
Onion
Darrell
Gladys
Chalmer
Mauris
Byron
Delbert Munn
Emma Munn
Weeping Water
Warren Munn
A. H. Wolfe
B. F. Greene
Peoria
Ilinois
Steel
Snyder visiting son in Omaha after appendicitis operation
George W. Snyder and his son George visited Clarkson hospital in Omaha where the father recovers from an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Snyder
Omaha
George
Clarkson Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rhoden Farm
Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co
Sheriffs OF State
Martin Rouk
Gibson Yards
Ead
Joe Parker
Morday
Cass
Church of Holy Trinity
Frank M’nurlin
Eight Mile Grove
Mynard Church
W. 8S. Steel
BANK
Ptlattsmouth
Webraska
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