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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1925

Page

3

Various Visitors and Local Business Trips Reported in Neighborhood Notes

Frank McConnell visited Nebraska City with stock for a patron. Dr J W Thomas and wife stayed with relatives in Weeping Water. Thomas Mason Jr looked after business in Nebraska City. Henry Knabe and wife went to Plattsmouth for business. Walter Wunderlich visited Nebraska City for short business. Frank Trotter went to Omaha with hogs for South Omaha stock market. W P Sheldon did business in Omaha Monday and Thursday. M R Peters of LaPlatte was in Nehawka for land exchange matters. R E Morris visited Nehawka with oil and gas wagon. R H Chriswisser of Plattsmouth visited Nehawka with wife. Dr W Chriswisser bought a truckload of pigs from W A Hicks. George Tate’s dental work relieves rheumatic pains but teeth replacement needed. Co D St John and wife visited the country last Sunday.

Frank McConnell Nebraska City J. W. Thomas Thomas Mason, Jr Henry Knabe Plattsmouth Walter Wunderlich Frank Trotter Omaha South Omaha W. P. Sheldon M. R. Peters LaPlatte Nehawka W. A. Hicks George Tate Co. D. St. John and Wife

Trip Through Nebraska and Oil Work Noted in County News

Travelers recall a trip to Wyoming then back via Eugene Nutzman in a lively but uneven drive. D C West of the Nehawka bank serves on a Omaha committee with bankers from Grand Island and Elgin to improve Nebraska state credit bureau efforts. Thomas E Fulton burns his hand on a hot tire but recovers well. A F Sturm and C M Chriswisser prepare for summer ice harvest after a wintry spell. Charles Chappell, selling farming implements for health reasons, plans no work this summer. Richard Hudner of Chicago returns to direct oil drilling machinery shipments to Nocona Texas for Boyd Oil Co. Mrs T E Fulton visits Nebraska City. her sister-in-law undergoes appendicitis surgery but improves slowly. Joshua Sutphan attends Mrs McNurlin’s funeral near Cedar Creek, as W A Norris runs the store. Funeral led by Rev Hewitt of the United Brethren church.

Wyoming Eugene Nutzman D. C Nehawka Bank Omaha Grand Island Elgin Credit Bureau Nebraska Thomas E. Fulton A. F. Sturm C. M. Chriswisser Charles Chappell Richard Hudner Chicago Nocona Texas Boyd Oil Company T. E. Fulton Nebraska City Edgar Glaze Joshua Sutphan Frank McNurlin Cedar Creek McNurlin Mr. Sutphan W. A. Norris

Fortunate Termination of Accident at West Company

Last Sunday Walter Wunderlich was dressing a belt on an engine at Mr. D. Co. West home air compressor when the belt splicing caught his friction stick and pulled his arm between belt and pulley. The injury bruised his arm hand and wrist but the power was not heavy.

Walter Wunderlich

Engine Accident Near Miss Leaves Worker Unharmed

A near fatal injury occurred when a worker was nearly drawn between a belt and pulley by a running engine. The worker escaped serious harm, deemed a fortunate termination of the accident, with Walter noting the narrow escape.

Massie Illness Mentioned in Local Note

Last Monday Gover Hoback visited Mr. F. M. Massie who has been confined to bed due to illness. He is receiving careful nursing and medical attention and hopes are raised for a swift recovery.

Frank Massie Gover Hoback F. M. Massie

Census duty assigned to J. M. Palmer in district twelve

J M Palmer designated by the superintendent to supervise farm census in Liberty and Nehawka precincts. He must complete data collection by February 28 and send blanks to all farmers owning three acres or more. Information is confidential and not to be used for tax assessment. immediate attention urged.

J. M. Palmer Liberty Nehawka

Wessell Visits Nehawka Before Returning to Minneapolis

Arno Wessell of Omaha spent the weekend with his parents Henry and wife in Nehawka. He will relocate to Minneapolis to continue work with his current company.

Arno Wessell Omaha Nehawka Henry Wessell Minneapolis

Nehawka and Eagle School Play Sees Large Attendance

A Nehawka versus Eagle school basketball event drew a large crowd at Nehawka last week. Nehawka girls won 42 to 29 while Eagle boys defeated Nehawka boys 19 to 16.

Nehawka Eagle School Eagle Boys

Mrs. W. S. Steele Buried Sunday

Eva Gertrude Munn born November 1 1875 five miles south of Nehawka to Warren and Rachel Munn. She married William Steele June 27 1919 in Florida and had five children four living. one son Darrel died at eleven months. She joined Congregational church and Nazarene. Services held in Nahawka and Wyoming with burial in Cowles cemetery.

Eva Gertrude Munn Nehawka Warren Rachel Munn Eva Florida Williams Steele Darrel William Steele Congregational Church

Thank you for kindness after loss of wife and mother

In the hour of deepest grief the family thanks friends for sympathy and beautiful floral offerings. W S Steele and children Adelbert and Warren Munn and her sisters Ella Emma and Edna express sincere gratitude.

W. S. Steele Adelbert and Warren Munn Ella Emma Edna

Hereford Bulls For Sale In Nehawka Nebraska

Hereford bulls for sale aged eight to twenty months listed by C E Hebener in Nehawka Nebraska Call 2203 for details on these excellent animals.

C. E. Hebener Nehawka

White Brahma Cockerels and Roosters for Sale

Excellent white Brahma birds for sale including cockerels and roosters. Pure strain. Contact Mrs. C E Heebner at 2203 Nehawka Nebraska. j15-2tw.

C. E. Heebner Nehawka

Enjoyable Birthday Party for Miss Mary Wynn

From Thursday’s Daily the birthday of Miss Mary Wynn was celebrated with a gathering at Mrs E Craig’s home. Pink and white decor set a pretty scene as games and a flower contest crowned Miss Laura Skal winner with a prize. A three course luncheon followed and guests sent best wishes for many future occasions.

Mary Wynn E. Craig

Dean's Regulats Recommended by Many Readers

Readers say Dean's Regulats operate quietly and effectively with no griping. Available for 30 cents at all drug stores.

Dean

Lioness Seen Near Nehawka Sparks Countywide Concern

Residents near Nehawka and Union reported sighting a lioness Monday afternoon in a straw stack and oat field on the Hoback farm. Ruel Taylor claimed the sighting, prompting a cautious Nehawka delegation to the scene. No trace remained as the animal reportedly escaped into nearby timber, leaving locals wary of further visits from the unwelcome visitor.

Nehawka Union Charles Hoback Hoback Place Ruel Taylor Near Union Plattsmouth Fred Kroehler Hoback Farm Otoe County Cass County

Mrs Julius Nielson Travels to Omaha for Business

Mrs Julius Nielson was a passenger this morning for Omaha to spend a few hours in that city handling business matters.

Julius Nielson Omaha

Barkus Family Visits Omahas Mrs Barkus Mother

Frank Barkus and his young daughter Catherine visited Omaha today and spent a short time with Mrs Barkus mother in the city.

Frank Barkus Catherine Omaha Mrs. Barkus

Hearing on Heirship for Estate of George Klinger

Notice in Cass County Nebraska Court sets a hearing for February 18 1925 at Plattsmouth to determine heirs of George Klinger who died intestate in 1922. Property includes parts of Lot 12 Porter Place and Lot 5 Wise Subdivision in Plattsmouth. Named heirs are George J. Klinger Sophia McKinney Henry G Klinger Barbara Klinger deceased. No administration has begun.

George Klinger Cass County Nebraska George J. Klinger Plattsmouth Towit Porter Place Wise Sophia McKinney Henry G Klinger Barbara Klinger

Catarrhal Deafness and Relieving Medicine Claim

Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the auditory tube. The ad promises Hall’s Catarrh Medicine to reduce inflammation and restore hearing, claiming forty years of success and availability at druggists.

Hall Kac B. J. Menany & Co Teledo

Big Ten Day clearance sale at Bates Book and Gift Shop

The Bates Book and Gift Shop runs a ten day clearance on dolls, sporting goods, dictionaries, stationery and beaded goods. Prices drop about one third to one half, with items from footballs to Webster dictionaries half price and many 30 to 50 percent discounts on odds and ends. Sale runs through Saturday night January 31.

Bates Book and Gift Shop Bates Book and Madam Herndon Dennison

President McKellar Pushes Inquiry on Gun Elevation

Senator McKellar introduced a resolution asking President Coolidge to report steps taken on foreign representations about raising guns on U S battleships. He seeks timing for a government decision and whether arbitration has been pursued. Senate recently voted 45 to 22 to not consider the gun elevation issue in the naval appropriation bill.

Washington Coolidge Senate United States McKellar Democrat Tennessee Hale Naval Affairs Committee

Wanted farm work on Plattsmouth farm in Neb

A married man with a family seeks farm work on a local farm. He has experience in farm labor and asks interested farmers to call 626-2rings in Plattsmouth Nebraska.

Plattsmouth Neb

Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Promoted for Wounds and Sprains

A household remedy in America for 25 years, Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil is advertised for cuts sprains burns and bruises. Available in 30c and 60c sizes at all drug stores.

America Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil

Involuntary Bankruptcy Notice for Sam Giventer Omaha Neb.

District Court of Nebraska In re Sam Giventer bankrupt Case No 1031 Involuntary petition Publication Notice to Creditors held at Room 601 Securities Building Omaha Douglas County Nebraska on January 20 1925 at 11:00 AM creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact business Witness dated January 16 1925 filed in Omaha.

District Court of the United States District of Nebraska Omaha Sam Giventer Securities Building Douglas County Nebraska B. H. Dunham Plattsmouth Cass County Securities

Stibal Seeks Modern Health Fix Through DC BC Locating

Joe J. Stibal advocates locating the cause and adjusting it as the most modern and enduring path to health, emphasizing corrective methods over temporary remedies.

Joe J. Stibal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ws Department Bert Willis Nehawka, Nebr Walter Nehawka and Eagle Game H. C. Leopold Main Street Chiro Proctor Schmidtmann NEBR Chiropractic Oxfords Fetter Shoe Co
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