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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

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Lars G Larson Answers Last Summons Today

Notice records the death of Lars G Larson at his West Marble street home after two weeks of critical pneumonia. A Burlington, Iowa native who moved to Plattsmouth in 1880, he was a carpenter and contractor active in local public life for 45 years. He is survived by his wife Christine and eight children plus grandchildren and a nephew.

Daly West Marble Street Lars G. Larson Larson Lars G. Lersen Janperry Carlsta Sweden United States Home Guard Fiest Walter Vanier Mississippi Lareen Burlington Iowa Westermooart Nebraska Pisttemouth Heister Christine L. Anderson Plattsmouth Oscar Larson Glendale California Fred Sydebotham Plattemoutis R. E. Foster Union Edward H. Franzen Omehes Ralph R. Larson Louisville Frank L. Blarkus Raymond J. Larsen Charles L. Carlson Kinely

Mrs Claggett Improves After Uremic Illness

Mrs John Yaridler returned from Denver where she had been by the bedside of her daughter Mrs Vera Yard ley Claggett. Doctors report her condition improved and she can be up briefly though still feeling the aftereffects of a serious illness. Georgia Creamer, aunt to the patient, was in Denver during the crisis.

John Yaridler Denver Vera Yardley Claggett Mrs. Claggett Georgia Creamer Clagegett

M. P. Official Here From Thursday’s Dallys

R. T. Guernsey of Omaha traveling freight agent for the Missouri Pacific visited with local business men with H. L. Thomas to discuss freight interests in the Omaha territory. The article notes improved service and growing freight volume along the railroad through this part of Nebraska.

R. T. Guernsey Omaha Missouri Pacific City H. L. Thomas Elts Guernsey Freicht Nebraska

Glenwood Visit Recounts Childhood Farm Roots

D A Young longtime Cass county resident returned to Iowa to see Clarinda and Glenwood, revisiting the Glenwood farm near the present state institute where his father first settled in the 1850s. Born nearby, he had not seen his birthplace since childhood and traced the homestead through land records.

D. A. Young Cass County Tmce Hoxtestead William Young Murray Frank Harris Clarinda Glenwood Mr Young State Institute David 4. Young Missouri River Mr. Young Altho Wright

Death of Oscar Kitzel Near Alvo At Home

The death of Oscar Joseph Kitzel, 42, a well known Cass county resident near Alvo, occurred yesterday at 11 o'clock at his home two and a half miles south of the town after a three month illness. He leaves his mother Mrs. Bine Kitzel, wife, and two children Kendall and Corinne. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 9 80 from the Dunkard church at Alvo, of which he was a member.

Oscar Joseph Kitzel Alve Mr. Kitzel Bine Kitzel Cook Cass County Kendall Corinne Nitzel Dunkard Alvo

Snowbird Capture Leads to Overnight City Custody

Late Saturday night Officer Jackson and Constable J C Brittain arrested a man on South Sixth Street found with a large quantity of snow inside him. He was jailed for the night at the city hospital cell and released the next morning with orders to leave the city and travel far before sunset. He had earlier begged for money and became hostile when denied.

Jackson J. C. Brittain South Sixth Street Hastile

Celebration at Peterson Home for Miss Alice’s 15th Anniversary

A pleasant Saturday evening gathering at Mrs. A. M. Peterson’s home celebrated Miss Alice’s 15th anniversary. Guests enjoyed time at Parmele theatre and later light refreshments with laughter and games. Attending were Dorothy Peisinger Mary Peisinger Laura Marie Alice Peterson Kenneth Rhodes Dale Rhodes Victor Meisinger Elmer Stoebler and Everett Parriott.

A. M. Peterson Alice Parmele Theatre Dorothy Mary Peisinger Laura Marie Alice Peterson Mesers Kenneth and Dale Rhodes Victor Meisinger Elmer Stoebler Everett Parriott

Last Lewis and Clark Expeditions Last Member Identified

Olive Gass reports Patrick Gass a Lewis and Clark expedition member born near Harristu wn Cumberland Valley. A senate bill seeks a 2500 monument at Brooke Cemetery Wellsburg West Virginia. Gass lived 1773 99 years dying in West Virginia.

United States Senate Patrick Gass David B. Weaver Saxon Montana Brooke Cemetery Wellsburg W. Va Cumberland Valley Harristure Rachel Pheriex Independence Anna J. Smith Ventura Calif Gane Cumberland George T. Fleming Perry County Lexington and Concord Lord Cornwallis Yorktown Napoleon Bonaparte Gase United States Miss Goss Patrick Goss Beenme McClurs Company Patrick Gras Gass West Virginia

David Sjorren Improves After Operation in Omaha

David Sjorren is recovering well after an operation at M D hospital in Omaha. Doctors say the worst is over and he is expected to regain good health. His family and friends visit regularly, with his father Martin Sjosren, John Fleischman, Belle Twiss and daughter Marjorie among those who traveled to see him. Edith Knutson also is reported to be recovering and glad to have Louisville friends visit.

David Sjorren M. D Omaha Dave Martin Sjosren John Fleischman Belle Twiss Marjorie Edith Knutson Louisville Louisville Courier

Freak Ear of Corn Stirs Glenwood Tribune Inquiry

J A Fackler reports a ten inch freak ear of corn grown by Clarence Chapin on the Mrs Winnie Moore farm near Glenwood. The ear shows half yellow dent and half bloody butcher varieties with distinct halves and no mixing in the opposite segments. The Glenwood Tribune asks corn growers to explain whether this is a freak ear or could be propagated by cultivation.

J. A. Fackler Clarence Chapin Winnie Moore Glenwood Glenwood Tribune

Shelter Seeking Drifters Fill City Jail Beds

City officers reported fifteen vagrants jailed overnight who will soon be moved to warmer areas. Officials Jackson and Liberelis noted a steady stream of alike cases, with five to ten detainees nightly over recent months, challenging the rosy prosperity narrative.

Jackson Liberelis

Marriage of Eleanor Schulhoff and Thomas Froggatt in Los Angeles

Miss Eleanor Schulhoff and Mr. Thomas Froggatt wed quietly in Los Angeles on Friday morning. The ceremony was attended by close family, followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s parents’ home and a honeymoon to Catalina Island. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Schulhoff, has deep local roots, while the groom works with Edison Electric Co. in Los Angeles. They will reside in Los Angeles after the wedding.

Los Angeles California Eleanor Schulhoff Thomas Froggatt Ater Catalina Island John A. Schuiho California City Edison Electric Co Mrs. Froggatt

Death of Mrs Glen Todd at Nebraska City

Murray and Union communities mourn the death of Mrs Glen Todd at the Community Hospital Nebraska City after a surgery for appendicitis. She was twenty two, born near Union, wife of Glen Todd and daughter of Charles and Mrs Garrison, with many relatives and Baptist church ties in Union.

Murray Union Glen Todd Charles Garrison Murray End The Baptist Church of Union

Designed Large Dundee Home Featured in Omaha Bee

A large home at 54th and Davenport in Omaha is pictured in yesterday’s issue with architectural work by E. F. Shreiber. Shreiber, the city architect, is drawing the new community building for Hugh J. Kearns post American Legion and a cut from his pencil drawing will appear in the Journal as the $10,000 funding campaign begins.

Omaha Bee 54Th Davenport Omaha E. F. Shreiber Shreiber Hugh J. Kearns Post American Legion

For Sale Three Spotted Poland China pigs

For sale three registered Spotted Poland China open gifts. Contact Plattssouth by phone. Murray 1611. Price 532 dollars. 119-48w.

Poland China Plattssouth Murray

Death of Mrs W C Noxon in Minco Oklahoma

Obituary from the Minco Minstrel recounts the sudden death of Mrs. W C Noxon at 11 30 PM after an illness with flu. She leaves husband W C Noxon and two sons Jack and Victor, with funeral at the Methodist church and burial in Minco Cemetery. Born March 18 1856 in Ohio, she lived in Nebraska then Oklahoma since 1909.

Minco Oklahoma William C. Noxon Cedar Creek W. C William Iack Oklahoma City Victor Methodist C. H. Armstrong Sarah Elisabeth (Vanatta) Nox Ogaun Ohio James Vanatta Nebraska W. C. Noxon Papples Eskridge Methodist Church Platts Mouth

Enjoyable Dance at T. J. Hall Delights Local Youth

Last Saturday evening a large crowd gathered at the T. J. hall for a social dance. Decorated lamp shades created charm in the spacious hall. Otto Metsinger won a drawing prize, and Miss Josephine Rys earned best waltzing. The Gradeville Jazz orchestra, led by Peter Gradeville, provided lively music and a return date is being planned with announcements to follow.

T. J. Hall Otto Metsinger Josephine Rys Gradeville Jazz Orchestra Shappy Peter Gradeville Forest Rice Floyd Ruby Elmer Palmer C. C. Burbridge Ray Jones

Mrs. Edgar Glaze Returns Home After Appendicitis

Mrs. Edgar Glaze of Nebraska City formerly resident here, after weeks at Community hospital in Nebraska City for an appendectomy, has recovered enough to return home. News brings relief to many friends in the city.

Edgar Glaze Nebraska City

Fire Extinguished Before Fire Department Arrives

A small blaze reported last evening at the Gillespie residence on Egenberger property near 6th and Gold streets was put out by neighbors before firefighters arrived. No serious property loss occurred.

South 6Th Street Gillespie Egenberger 6Th and Gold Streets

Choice Rhode Island Red cockrels for sale

Classified ad offers Rhode Island Red roosters for sale. Contact Murray at phone 3304. Address listed as O. D. Sherman, RFD, Plattsmouth. Includes a brief code 126-2sw.

Rhode Island Murray O. D. Sherman RFD Plattsmouth

Midland graduate appointed Duncan Nebraska school principal

Sully Cecil C Campbell son of W D Campbell of this city graduated from Midland college at Fremont recently and has been called to the position of principal of the public schools at Duncan Nebraska. He is well known to many Plattsmouth residents who have seen him at his father’s home and applaud his entry into leadership in state education.

Sully Cecil € C. Campbell W. D. Campbell Midland College Fremont Duncan Nebraska Campbell Plattsmouth

Criticisms Rise Over Police Killing Of Stray Dog

In a Fifth Street Main scene a stray dog crippled and in pain was pursued by the police chief who struck it with a club and later dispatched it with a rope near the city hall. Bystanders condemned the action as brutal and called for humane treatment of animals.

Fifth Red Main Streceta Fifth and Main Streets Betes Hook and Gift Shop Main Street Arrice Pool Hall Nat Gual Humane Society

Rose comb Rhode Island red cocks for sale

Philip Hirz advertises rose comb Rhode Island red roosters for sale in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Kriskey returned this morning to Omaha where he works after an overnight visit with relatives and friends.

Rhode Island Ww. FF Kriskey Omaha

Red Cross Chapter Elects New Officers at Pittemouth

The Pittemouth Red Cross reorganized at the public library with M. S. Briggs presiding. Directors named Mrs. F H Dunbar Mrs C A Rosencrans A H Duxbury W G Kierk H A Schneider W A Hobertson Frank Smith chaired by W G Kieck with Mrs F H Dunbar as vice chair and Mrs C A Rosencrans as secretary. The chapter has aided service men and families since the war and aims to expand membership and improve community relief efforts.

Dany Red Cross Pittemouth M. S. Briggs Briggs Ll. L. Turpin Jjoes C. A. Rosencrans H. A. Schneider Schneider American Legion Service A. H. Duxbury

Birth of Hill and Mrs. Martin's First Grandchild

Last evening at 9 at Methodist hospital in Omaha a fine eight pound son arrived to gladden the home of Mr and Mrs Hill Martin of the city. The baby and mother are doing nicely and the family adds a first grandson to both sides. Grandpa Charlie Martin and Grandpa Chase express great happiness at the new arrival and the relatives celebrate the joyous event.

Methodist Hospital Omaha Gladden Hill Martin Martin Charlie Martin Chase Mr. Martin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mendey Toretty M. P Mills County Oscar Kitzel Miss Olive Gass Olive Gass Oregon Country Pittsboro F P Pattsmouth H. M. Gault David Sjogren Eleanor Schulgf Marrké Metropolis BRS Murray Lady Dundee W. &. Noxon Winco Midland RED Cross Chapter W. G. Kieck F. H. Dunbar Sec E. A. Schneider Treas First National Bank Bers
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