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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1920

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Alfa Maize Milling absorbs Auto Power holdings in city

Alfa Maize Milling of this city has taken over all Auto Power Co assets and will develop a new plant to process hay and alfalfa for farmers. The move aims to raise 15000 to 20000 dollars for a factory to manufacture exclusive milling machinery, employing hundreds, with salaries rising local prosperity.

Alfa-Maize Milling Company Auto Power Co Alfa-Maize Company L. (. Sharp Auto

Taken to Prison From Friday's Daily

Sheriff C D Quinton took Harry Carnes to Lincoln for an indeterminate penitentiary term of one to ten years for stealing a horse from L A Meislinger west of the city. The boy, nineteen years old, has endured hard knocks and the prison may be his only permanent home. sympathy grows for his upbringing and hopes he will reform.

C. D. Quinton Lincoln Harry Carnes State L. A

Speedy release offered to giver of second chance

A plea requests a swift release from punishment and a chance for the individual to rebuild his life, highlighting themes of rehabilitation and second chances.

Freese Family Welcomes New Granddaughter in Frese

A message arrived yesterday afternoon announcing the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mullen in Frese South Dakota. The child’s grandmother is Violet Freese formerly of this city. Grandparents express great joy and eagerness to meet the new arrival.

W. H. Freese Russell Mullen Frese South Dakota Mullen Violet Freese

Sheriff Hyers Leads Convict Gang for Road Work

From Friday's Daily, R. W. Hyers of Cass county assumes charge of a large gang of convicts at Rule sent to work on state roads. Livers heads the foreman of negro convicts for the past month and has kept all under his supervision. Hyers's record as sheriff underscores his effectiveness in state service.

R. W. Hyers Cass County Sstate Mr. Livers Ruben Hyers

Local visitors depart for Milwaukee convention

Mr and Mrs J R Jennings and son of Springfield Mass and Mrs Hazel Tuey Cameron of Great Falls Mont left after a visit to relatives. They head to Council Bluffs to visit an aunt and then to Milwaukee for Mr Jennings scheduled to speak at a Northwest Insurance company agents convention. Mrs Cameron plans to return home westward from Council Bluffs.

J. R. Jennings Little Son Springfield Mass Hazel Tuey Cameron Great Falls Montana Council Bluffs Jennings Milwaukee

Card of Thanks from the McMahen Family

The McMahen family expresses gratitude to friends for help and kindness during the last weeks. Mrs. Guy McMahen and family, including brothers and sisters, extend blessings in return.

Guy McMahen

Louisville Pioneer Answers the Gall

Obituary notices John M. Jackman died June 24 1920 after months of cancer in Louisville He was born November 12 1855 in Iowa aged 65 years seven months and twelve days Funeral at Christian church Greenwood Indiana and body moved to Crawfordsville for interment Widowed wife and son Howard accompanied the hearse He was a member of A O U W and M W A and valued for integrity and fraternal ties Burial planned in Crawfordsville family lot due to care considerations.

Jackman Iowa Christian Church Greenwood Crawfordsville Indiana Howard Louisville Louisville Courier

Epworth League Visit To Union League Social

Plattsmouth Epworth League members visited the Union Epworth League for a social evening at the home of William H. Porter. Members traveled by car along a well maintained road enjoying views of rich farming lands. About thirty youths from the Plattsmouth city area joined the Union members for games and refreshments of ice cream and cake in a pleasant close to the night.

Plattsmouth Epworth League Union Epworth League Union William H. Porter Two Leagues

Plattsmouth Ferry Still Busy Across the Missouri

The Plattsmouth ferry remains a popular river crossing with a permanent landing on both sides. Owner John Richardson and son Claude run the large boat, capable of five cars, with a peak day of 145 cars moved. Tickets cost 75 cents one way or $1 round trip in three days, and the route offers a historic drive from nearby Wintersteen hill to the river road.

Courier Missouri River Plattemouth Missouri Alattsmouth Woods Nebraska Territory Nebraska Plattsmouth Iowa Old St. Mary’s Rock Bluffs Nebraska City Nebraska Sol Wintersteen Hill Bluffs Main Street Burlington John Richardson Claude Richarddson Richardson Louisville Courier

County Court Responds to Henry Soennichsen Suit

The county court records show a cross petition and answer filed by the defendant through attorney Kelso A. Morgan in the case Henry M. Soennichsen versus Riley and Maggie Ruddleston. The suit concerns a civil action brought by the plaintiff.

Atttorney Kelso A. Morgan Henry M. Soennichsen Riley Maggie Ruddleston

Plattsmouth to Observe Independence Day with Civic Events

Plattsmouth plans no formal city celebration but local businesses close for July 15 to 31. Glenwood hosts a full day program with Ed Mitchell address and World War I history films loaned by state historical groups. The Commercial Club endorses the community effort to blend business and pleasure for all residents.

Myvening Glenwood Ed Mitchell Council Bluffs 168Th Infantry Iowa State Historical Society wimilekaas —_fity Republic Great State Paper

Plattsmouth Commercial Club Endorses Bargains Circus

The Plattsmouth Commercial Club directors met at the Hotel Wagner and endorsed the two week Civic Celebration Bargains Circus set for July 15 to July 31. Harry H. Harding spoke on the circus plan with Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls aiding in organizing the community event.

Plattsmouth Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Commercial Club Neb City of

Underwood divorce petition seeks alimony and child custody

In district court Sarah E. Underwood filed for divorce from Thomas E. Underwood. They wed June 27, 1913, in Vancouver Washington and have lived mostly in Cass county where she remains a resident. The husband serves in the U S Navy. She requests custody of minor Virginia S. Underwood and monthly alimony of 15 dollars as allotted from the husband’s pay. Attorney Matthew Gering represents the plaintiff.

District Court Sarah E. Underwood Thomas E. Underwood Vancouver Washington Cass County Naval Service of United States Virginia S. Underwood Matthew Gering

Death of Mrs Louisa Hollenbeck in Elmwood

News arrives of Mrs Louisa Hollenbeck's death at Elmwood after a brief illness following a severe fall. She was a longtime Elmwood resident, a Tyson family member and aunt to L A Tyson and Mrs Q K Parmele, and leaves three children Charles M Minneapolis John California and Mrs A W Niehart Elmwood. The funeral is planned for tomorrow afternoon in Elmwood.

Louisa Hallenbeck Elmwood Hollenbeck Tyson L. A. Tyson Q. K. Parmele Charles M Minneapolis John California A. W. Niehart

Hog Regulator Price Cut at $10 Per EWT in Nebr Notice

W T Richardson of Mynard Nebraska offers a quantity of standard hog regulator at 10.00 per ewt, four dollars below the current market. Contact the seller for details on the closing out sale.

Bargains Circus to Tour Plattsmouth July 15 21

Promoters announce the Bargains Circus a 15 day event in Plattsmouth Cass county with an advance plane to arrive prior to opening. Harry H Harding of Minneapolis directs the show supplanting ten big acts into one elaborate spectacle promising cheer and happiness for residents. Harding formerly directed army dramatic activities and troop transportation during WWI.

Plattsmouth Harry H. Harding Minneapolis Cass County Harding France Chaumount

Dr. Livingston Hospitalized for Skin Infection in Omaha

Dr. T. P. Livingston is confined at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha for a minor skin infection. He has had to rest from practice but hopes to return home early next week. Further Murray News appears on the Union page.

T. P. Livingston Immanuel Hospital Omaha

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Alfa-Maize CO Auto Power Gus Hyers Miss Libershal Rita Ann Libershal Frances Joe Vetersnik Edgemont Frank Vetersnikas Joe Mies Frances Helen Libershal Margaret, Fleanor Lucille Vetersnik John Christenson Teresa Francis Libershal Arthur Kopp Journal Office Louisville Pioneer John M. Jackman Earth Stiriktine Damaseeld Union E. L The Presbyterian Sunday School Indorses Girgus Louisa Hollenbeck K. Parmele W. T. Richardson Mynard, Nebr DR. Livingston Murray
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