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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1925

Page

2

Alvo News Highlights Local Visits and Community Events

Alvo welcomes FE E Haines of Peru and Carl Grant of Chicago on visits to local residents. Perry Cook and Frank E. Cook hauled cattle to Omaha. A dance at Alvo hall drew many young people. Mothers Council meets January 30 at Emma Jordan’s home. Sports feature two town games with Alvo defeating Louisville 25 14 and girls 22 16.

Co. C. Bucknell Journal Perry Cook Omaha Frank E. Cook Alvo FE. E. Haines Peru Oscar Kitzel William Buster Wabash Henry Becke ER. M. Coatman Bryan Brunnell Carl Grant Chicago H. H. Moore Rock Island Alve A. B. Stromer Kate Nickle Mount Pleasant John Wood Frank L. Edwards J. W. Kollmeyer Stacia W. H. Warner Tan Minchau Alvo Boys Louisville

Birthday Surprise for Carl Anderson at Alvo Home

About forty local youths gathered at Mrs. Charles Anderson's home in Alvo for a birthday surprise party for Carl Anderson. The evening featured games and music followed by refreshments, leaving all in joyous high spirits.

Carl Anderson Charles Anderson Alvo

Alva High boys basketball opens season strong

The Alva High School first team has played ten games and won eight. They lost two games to the Eagle squad, otherwise they have dominated their frames.

Alva High School Eagle Squad

Louisville Visits Alvo For Three Junior Basketball Games

The Louisville team traveled to Alvo last week for three boys basketball games. Spectators noted the lively competition and the crowd showed keen interest in the outcomes across all matchups.

Louisville Alvo

Daughter Home Again After Illness

Ruth Foreman, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Foreman, recovered from pneumonia at her grandparents in Lincoln and returned home. The family had been visiting Grandmother Ge Dge when Ruth fell ill and Mrs Foreman stayed with her until they returned home last Sunday.

Ruth John Foreman Lincoln Ge Dge

Foreman Plans 1000 Apple Trees On Local Farm

John D Foreman aims to plant 1000 apple trees on about thirty acres selected on favorable slopes. He will start in early spring and install this commercial orchard with varieties best suited to the local climate and in high demand, promising good care and quality fruit.

John D. Foreman

Mrs Fairfield to Return From Illinois Visit

Mrs. W. E. Fairfield, long in the east visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Christian Rinker of Grandridge Illinois, will return home this week. She attended the Golden Wedding of her parents last week on Tuesday January 12 and the following day a niece Miss Ethel Rinker married M. R. Haywood of that place. Mrs. Fairfield plans to start home from Illinois on Tuesday January 27.

W. E. Fairfield Fairfield Christian Rinker Grandridge Ethel Rinker M. R. Haywood Illinois

Wedding at Reicke Farm Unites Bertha Reicke and Ezra Neben

A home wedding last Thursday at the Henry Reicke residence northeast of Alvo united Miss Bertha Reicke with Mr Ezra Neben. Bertha a popular daughter of the Reickes and Ezra a progressive Cass County farmer were married in a pretty ceremony. The Journy and many friends extend heartfelt wishes for a happy prosperous life.

Henry Reicke Alvo Bertha Reicke Ezra Neben Cass County

Corn Shellers and Wheat Delivery Team Named

Among those who shelled and delivered corn to the elevators in Alvo recently are Missers Chris Bierman Floyd Dickerson J H Foreman W C Boyles O P Cook John Wood Orville Robinson Jack Norris and Henry Reicke while Wheat was delivered by W J Aulthouse L Clits Chris Neben.

Alvo Missers Chris Bierman Floyd Dickerson J. H. Foreman W. C. Boyles O. P. Cook John Wood Orville Robinson Jack Norris Henry Reicke W. J. Aulthouse L. Clits Chris Neben

Oklahoma House Defeats Child Labor Amendment

Oklahoma City officials report the proposed child labor amendment to the U S constitution was defeated in the Oklahoma house today. In Arizona, the senate as a committee of the whole unanimously recommended ratification, following last week’s house action approving the resolution.

Oklahoma City Okla United States Oklahoma House of Representatives Phoenix Ariz Arizona Senate House of Representatives

Pleasurable Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Sears S Davis

Mrs Sears S Davis entertained about twelve ladies yesterday afternoon at her North 5th Street home. The gathering featured bridge and Mah-Jongg in a bright yellow decorated setting, providing a highly enjoyable social afternoon.

Sears S. Davis Bridge North 5Th Street Mah-Jongg

Treasure of the Crescent City Coin near Nebraska City

A veteran river man recalls a 19th century shipwreck on the Missouri and a buried treasure story. He says gold and silver from the Crescent City were salvaged, hidden in riverbank clay near Nebraska City, and may still lie buried, with corroborating river lore and a recovered coin tale from a gas plant remodel.

Nebraska City Missouri River The River Service Lochinvar News Crystal Palace New Orleans France St. Louis Missouri St. Charles Kansas City Crescent City Gulf Upper Father of Waters Omaha Jonas Nebraska City News

Manley News Items Highlight Local Visits and Family News

The column lists visits and events in Manley from the past week including Joseph Rauth and father William Rauth delivering corn to elevators, Miss Peters visiting Theo Harms, Mrs. John Shellhorn visiting her relatives, funeral attendance for Madaline Earhardt, and various travels between Plattsmouth Omaha Lincoln and nearby towns. It notes births, injuries, radio purchase, and a few excursions to Texas with Omar Coon and family.

Joseph Rauth William Rauth J. C. Hennings Peters of Talmage Manley Theo Harms John Shellhorn Louisville Fred Krecklow George Stoll Plattsmouth Madaline Earhardt John Bergman Frank Gergman William Carper Omaha Missouri Pacific Walter Mockenhaupt Herman Rauth A. P. Stander E. M. Griffin Herman Dall Herman Suckow Frank Reister Frank Bergman Wiliam Harms Gilmore Murray Omiulia Frank Stander Pilger James Tighe Earnest Monn Burlington Havelock August Many William Monn Murdock Edward Murphey Joe Wolpert Texas Omar Coon and Son Rollin Glew Arthur Rough Omar Coon Marcy Floyd Ruby Neuth Rauth J. C. Rauth Lillian Frank Farhardt Lillian Stander

Residence Fire Destroys Weeping Water Home

This afternoon at 1 30 the Weeping Water fire department answered a call from Oscar Hoffman to a large frame house blaze. The roof burned freely but was subdued by prompt work. loss is considerable though the basement tenants, the aged parents of Hoffman, escaped with little damage. The fire likely started from roof sparks.

Oscar Hoffman Hoffman

Marschallat Heads to Omaha for Cowboy Costume Lookahead

William F. Marschallat departed for Omaha to secure costumes for the upcoming production of An Arizona Cowboy by the M. D. A. He was accompanied by Fred Vincent.

William F. Marschallat Omaha Fred Vincent

Death of Infants from Pneumonia in Earhardt Family

Ten month old Madeline Earhardt died after several days with pneumonia. Funeral conducted by Rev. Father Higgins at St Patrick's Church cemetery. Mother and two siblings remain ill and under care.

Madeline Frank Earhardt Father Higgins St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Census Enumerator Theodore Baker Begins Data Collection

Theodore Baker appointed census enumerator for Center and Elmwood precincts will soon start collecting the census data required by the government. The information will serve as a source for calculations that will provide data for government departments.

Theodore Baker Center Elmwood

Enthusiastic meeting favors better roads in Manley

In Manley last week a meeting urged improving roads to reduce mud and aid travel. W. J. Rau was elected chairman Teddy Harris secretary and a precinct committee was formed to study options and report at a future gathering. Members named were Ed Jochim Carl Day A W Oehlerking Oria Sehliefert Andy Sehliefert and J H Rough.

Manley W. J. Rau Teddy Harris Ed Jochim Carl Day A. W W. Oehlerking Oria Sehliefert Andy Sehliefert J. H. Rough

Eleven Acre Tract Adjoins Manley Neb For Farm

An eleven acre tract adjoins Manley with a good house and buildings ideal for a hog or chicken farm. See A Steinkamp in Manley Nebraska.

Manley A. Steinkamp

Choice Rhode Island Red Cockrels Advert

Classified notice offering Rhode Island Red cockrels for sale or barter. Includes contact Murray at phone 3304 and address O Sherman RFD Plattsmouth. Reference to Nailor-Lancaster advertisement on page 3.

Rhode Island Red Cockrels Murray My Sherman RFD Plattsmouth

Store Reopens After Quarantine Release and Renovation

The county physician released Oscar Nailer from quarantine and the store Nailer & Lancaster in Murray is reopened after thorough renovation. Contaminated goods have been destroyed and a new staple stock is arriving from Omaha by truck to fill the shelves. The firm faces losses but aims to recover with the new merchandise and continued operation.

Oscar Nailer Nailer & Lancaster Murray Omaha Messrs Nailor & Lancaster

Registered Spotted Poland China gilts sale details

Three registered Spotted Poland China open gilts identified by Phone Plattssomiti 3532 and Murray 1511. Listing includes 119 4sw.

Poland China Plattssomiti Murray

Rosecomb Rhode Island Red Enckrels For Sale

Classified poultry ad from Plattsmouth Nebraska lists Rosecomb Rhode Island Red enckrels for sale with contact Epa Hirz and phone 27012. references Neilor Lancaster ad on page 3.

Rosecomb Rhode Island Epa Hirz Plattsmouth Neilor-Lancaster Ad

Auction Notice Near Murdock Ashland Greenwood

The undersigned will sell at public auction one mile north and three and a half miles west of Murdock seven miles south and one and a half miles east of Ashland one mile south and five and a half miles east of Greenwood on Wednesday Feb 4 at 12:00 noon after a free lunch at 11:30. Seven work horses span black mares 3 and 4 years old full sisters weight 2690. Span black mares T and 12 years old weight 2750. One black mare 5 years old weight 1400. One sorrel gelding 5 years old weight 1260. One bay gelding 12 years old weight 1550. Two head of cattle one milk cow one 2-year-old heifer. Col Rex Young auctioneer Henry Tool clerk.

Murdock Ashland Greenwood Murray

Public Auction on John Urish Farm Near Murray and Mynard

Public sale begins 1:00 p.m. Friday January 30 on the John Urish farm west of A S Wills farm, four and a half miles west and two miles south of Mynard and four and a half miles west and two miles north of Murray. Horses cattle hogs farm equipment all listed with ages weights and items. cash payments under $10, six month credit on larger sums with bankable note at 8 percent interest. Terms include property to be settled before removal. Hex Young, Auctioneer Flatts State Bank, Clerk.

Jersey Farrow McCormick Rock Island John Deere Hayes Moline John Deere Gang Will Holka John Urish A. S. Will Deering J. J. Case Hampshire Jenny Lind Thomas Hanson

Col Rex Young Aud W G Boedeker Clerk

Col Rex Young serves as auditor with W G Boedeker acting as clerk in the referenced office.

Rex Young W. G. Boedeker

Public Sale to Liquidate Farm Equipment and Livestock Near Louisville

Clarence P owner will auction farm near Louisville Nebraska on Louisville Plattsmouth road 3% miles east of Louisville 12 miles west of Plattsmouth sale starts at 9:30 a m with inned meals offered. Items include team of horses two mules Shetland pony milk cows shoats White Wyandottes pullets Rhode Island Red stock John Deere and McCormick implements wagons and farming gear. Cash on small sums. on larger amounts eight percent interest bankable notes offered. Bank of Commerce clerk REM DENG auctioneer.

George Walract Louisville Nebraska Plattsmouth Louisville-Plattsmouth Cedar Creek Nebr

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Alvo Department Marion Christensen Oklahoma Goatman Old Missouri Nailor-Lancaster Ad Pearson Elmer Pearson Prop Walter Stohlman Stover Keystone Hawkeye H. P. Sandow Great Western Andrew Stohlman Geo. H. Wood Henry Tool E. F. Grybsky Hex Young State Bank Berioring Neon Followit Tosetts PF & O Peter Schuttler Stefonte Walaerate Ne Ae Clarence P Deng Bank OF Commerce
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