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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1920

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Soldiers Mix-Up In Town Ends With Jails

Last night at Fourth and Main two rifle range soldiers intoxicated fought with Charles Buffington and police. Chief Manspeaker and Officer Mieride tackled the fray. Sheriff Quinton helped subdue a man who attacked the sheriff. The pair were jailed and later returned to their company for military arraignment on drunken and assault charges.

Fourth Main Charles Buffington Quintan Bick Meride Buffington Edward Donat Mr. Buffington Main Street Trout Quinton Cody Leavenworth

McGuire Family Welcomes Osmond Granddaughter

Mrs. Charles McGuire travels to Osmond Nebraska to visit granddaughter born Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Becker. Becker formerly Mary McGuire of this city. Grandparents celebrate hoped for long and happy life for the child. Grandpa McGuire plans visit soon.

Charles McGuire Osmond Nebr William Becker

Plattsmouth Night at Ak-Sar-Ben A Moon Trip Show

Plattsmouth residents are invited to a special Ak-Sar-Ben night on Monday August 9 to ride a special train to the Ak-Sar-Ben den. The event features a dramatic production about a trip to the moon with satire on taxes prohibition hijacking and profiteers. Initiation ceremonies add to the night’s entertainment.

Samson Quivera Plattsmouth Ak-Sar-Ben Ak-Sar-Ben den the den Moon

Visiting Old Home

Mike Whelan of this city visits his brother M D Whelan of Kansas City in the old home where he spent years of youth. He was here in the early eighties and known for surveying and railroad work and was part of the 1880 party that surveyed the western part of the state. He rekindled old friendships during the stay.

Mike Whelan M. D. Whelan Kansas City Mr. Whelan

Moonshine Raid Nets $840 Whiskey Case Near Norfolk

State agents with Norfolk Chief Pilger raided Herman Wittenburg farm east of Norfolk, seizing a high grade coil still and about 100 gallons of mash capable of producing fifteen gallons of distilled liquor. Wittenburg and Connie Haas were arrested in Stanton and fined $100 each. Rumors of regional moonshine activity followed the raid.

Pilger Norfolk Herman Wittenbure Wittenburg Connie Haas Stanton Nebraska

Card of Thanks from the Vallery Family

The family of J R Vallery thanks friends for kindly aiding them during his illness and death. Mrs J R Vallery and family express heartfelt appreciation for the support received.

J. R. Vallery

Fine line of stationery and correspondence paper at the Journal

A concise notice describes a fine line of stationery and correspondence paper offered by the Journal. The entry notes available types and styles for readers seeking quality writing materials.

City Council Transfers Legion Cemetery Lots for $1

City council votes to transfer nine cemetery lots to the American Legion as a memorial plot for a nominal $1, with conditions that they may not be used for burial. Debate covers lot use, monument viability, and potential reversion if unused. Also approved are street and police funding items, and a new Omaha truck purchase with minor add ons.

Hehting Committee Iverson Howe Schneider Ptacek McCarthy Lindeman Brittain Vroman Mason Schulhof Maurer Bruce & Group Curth and Gutter Districts Bert Coleman Coleman Legion Mauer J. F. Gorder Omaha Fizures First Trust Co New York

Plattsmouth Man Weds In Omaha In Quiet Army Romance

Harry T. Short of Plattsmouth and Vera Rebstock of Los Angeles were married in Omaha by Justice Collins after his Pacific coast army service. The couple will live in Plattsmouth with Short employed as a machinist for L. C. Sharp company.

Vera Rebstock Los Angeles Harry T. Short Pacific Omaha California Mr. Short Justice Collins James H. Short L. C. Sharp Company

Funeral of Jacob R. Vallery Saturday

The funeral for Jacob R. Vallery was held Saturday at 4 pm from his home. Rev. A V Hunter led a simple service, with a quartet singing Asleep in Jesus and Abide With Me. Burial followed at Eight Mile Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included George E Dovey and W F Gillispie. The community turnout was large across Cass County.

Jacob R. Valjery A. V. Hunter First Methodist Church

Final Week of Burpains Circus Opens Last Stage

The tenth day marks the start of the final week of Burpains Circus a mixed community arouser and sales event. Lieut. Nielson the expert aircraft man showcases daring flights and precise landings drawing praise for smooth returns to earth.

Burpains Circus Lieut. Nielson Mr. Nielson Mother Earth

Visits at Old Home by Sandusky Man William Hermann

William Hermann of Sandusky Ohio a former Plattsmouth man has visited his sisters Mrs Joseph Varga and Mrs Fred Ohm at their home. It is his first return to the old home in years and the family enjoyed the occasion. He departed this morning for Boise Idaho to visit and travel through the Pacific Northwest.

William Hermann Sandusky Ohio Plattsmouth Joseph Varga Fred Ohm Hermann Hermat Boise Idaho Great Pacific Northwest

Piano to be raffled in big dance platform event

American Legion offers a new up to date player piano with seat and thirty six rolls. The lucky number holder at the Saturday evening dance may win the $600 instrument currently displayed at J F Varga's store. Tickets cost only $1.

American Legion J. F. Varga

Married in California Natalie Spencer and L Irving Meisinger

The Lincoln notice reports the marriage of Miss Natalie Spencer to Mr. L Irving Meisinger on July 12 in San Bernardino California. Meisinger a university figure from Cass county family will reside at 147 Ashland Avenue Oakland Park California.

Lincoln Natalie Spencer L. Irving Meisinger San Bernardino California Meisinger Lincoln Capital Cass County Ashland Avenue Oakland Park

Returns From Trip To Western Near

County Clerk George R. Sayles and his wife and son George Jr returned home Saturday evening from a visit in the western part of the state at the home of Ms and Mrs Major Hall Jr near Madrid. They enjoyed viewing the sights and reported excellent crop conditions with heavy yields of wheat oats and rye and strong corn. The Hall ranch on T E Parmele’s property is a modern 5 000 acre ranch with water electric lights and heating. The Sayles left the ranch Saturday morning at 4 and traveled to Ogallala then Omaha to reach home on the Burlington line.

George R. Sayles George, Jr Major Hall, Jr Madrid T. E. Parmele Sayles

Sporer Couple Leaves for Valparaiso After Illness Call

Mr and Mrs William Sporer of near Murray hurriedly travel by car to Union to catch the Missouri Pacific to Lincoln and then connect toward Valparaiso Nebraska. They were summoned by news of a brother in ill health whose recovery was not expected.

William Sporer Murray Valparaiso Nebraska Sporer

Money to loan on town or country property at seven per cent

Notice advertises loans on town or country property at seven percent. Interested parties should address box 287, Plattsmouth, sending details for loan arrangements.

Plattsmouth Wé&D

Bright lights on cars cause crashes in Nebraska regions

The article warns that bright headlights blind oncoming drivers and cause fatal crashes in Omaha and Fremont and Cass county. It calls for regulation and responsible use as automobile travel grows, noting many drivers ignore dimmers and rule compliance, risking tragedy on the highways.

State Omaha Fremont Cass County

Four Wed in Nebraska City and Omaha Couples

License to wed issued in county court to William Hill and Frances Paulsen of Nebraska City and Frank H. Peake and Vera Reed of Omaha. Mr Peake and Miss Reed were married by Justice M. Archer at city hall Saturday afternoon. Advertising is the most effective method of drumming up trade.

William Hill Frances Paulsen Nebraska City Frank H. Peake Vera Reed Omaha Peake

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Bastile Police Department Grant Legion Herbert Sherwood Sherwood John Wynn James Wynn Anton Nitka Mike Lutz John Zitka John Cechal Walter Gouchenour D. B. Ebersole William Hassler Jacob R. Vallery Eight Mile Grove Near Rts THE First National Bank
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