Death of W. J. Bryan Keen Loss to County
The Cass county community mourns William Jennings Bryan whose death in Dayton Tennessee shocks locals who recall his early Lincoln days in 1887 and campaigns of 1890. The article details his Nebraska district shifts, congressional service on the ways and means committee, and his frequent visits to Plattsmouth during national campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Tennessee
Cass County
Bryan
South
Nebraska
Lincoln
West
Congress
Omaha
Ways and Means
American Congress
Allen W. Field
Connetess
William D. Wheeler
Frank J. Morgan
Z. W. Shrader
Mr. Bryan
Charles W. Bryan
Parmelo Theatre
Sra
Nebraska Infantry
Co. B
Geo. Sheldon
Co. A. Rawls
Disturbance on Wintersteen Hill Highlights Injury Claim
Tony Lahodla, injured in Thursday's Wintersteen Hill disturbance, spoke in downtown remarks denying he started the trouble. He said James Zoubek jumped on his car at 8:30 PM, struck him on the head, and several blows followed before he lost consciousness. Lahodla claims his side has not received full publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Lahodla
Wintersteen Hill
Lehoda
Laboda
James Zoubek
Arrival of Little Son at Rakow Home
The Mondas Daily reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Rakow yesterday afternoon. Both mother and baby are healthy. the father, a mail carrier, celebrates the family’s new arrival and plans for their future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondas
Bernie Rakow
United States
Camp Fire Girls Depart for Week at Little Sioux Camp
A group of Plattsmouth campfire girls including Louisa Albert Laura Grossman Margaret Shellenberger Jean Hayes Helen Sharp Florence Wiles and Elizabeth Hart left by car for Little Sioux Iowa for a week at a well regarded eastern Nebraska western Iowa camp. Miss Nora Livingston will supervise the outing in place of Mrs Evi Spier who cannot attend due to her mother’s illness. The girls traveled to Omaha by car and then took an auto bus to the camp about thirty five miles northeast of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Little Sioux
Iowa
Nebraska
Louisa Albert
Laura Grossman
Margaret Shellenberger
Jean Hayes
Helen Sharp
Florence Wiles
Elizabeth Hart
Nora Livingston
Evi Spier
Omaha
William H. Eastridge Passes Away in Cass County
William H. Eastridge, aged sixty, died after a two week illness at his son Lee Eastridge’s home on Walnut Street. A native of Jows, he lived fifteen years in Cass County, mainly at Nehawka. His wife predeceased him. He left three sons W. H. Eastridge Jr, Lee, and Fred, all in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Eastridge
Lee Eastridge
Walnut Street
Jows
Cass County
Nehawka
Mr. Eastridge
Lee
W. H. Eastridge, Jr
Fred Eastridge
Small Auto Accident Near Plattsmouth Involves Three Cars
Yesterday Alvin Ramee his wife and child headed from their farm south of Plattsmouth to the city when their vehicle met a southbound car and another car marked 1 11 2309 tried to force through. The Omaha car suffered a torn tire and damaged fender and left the ditch after the crash. The Ramee vehicle was nearly wrecked. the Omaha driver who appeared intoxicated fled after promising to pay for damages and settle in Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendar
Dailey
Alvin Ramee
Plattsmouth
Mr. Ramee
Ramee
E. H. Spangler
Omaha
Locating Fred Rice Family in Artesia New Mexico
Locals report Fred Rice and his children now reside in Artesia New Mexico for healthier high dry air. Rice letters describe two flowing oil wells near Artesia and improving conditions. He works in nearby oil fields with substantial activity and has purchased Artesia property alongside the Bulin family interests. The oil finds are boosting regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rice
Mr. Rice
Artesia
New Mexico
Rice
Bulin
Attorney A L Tidd Speaks at Weeping Water Church
Attorney A L Tidd spoke at the Methodist church in Weeping Water after being invited by the pastor and congregation. He filled the pulpit during Sunday service due to Rev. Rose’s family illness, urging a return to fundamental religious principles his address described as under attack nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L.tidd
Weeping Water
Plattsmouth Fans Travel to Omaha for Horseshoe Matches
A party of Cass county horse shoe enthusiasts led by George R. Sayles John Iverson Harley Becker Homer Shrader and Mike Tritsch traveled to Miller Park Omaha to attend the state tournament. Lyle Brown of Des Moines won the Iowa Nebraska event beating S C Hervey of Harlan in the final. Seventy two pitchers from twenty four Nebraska Iowa towns competed as about 500 spectators watched on twenty courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
George R. Sayles
John Iverson
Harley Becker
Homer Shrader
Mike Tritsch
Omaha
Miller Park
Cass County
Shenandoah
Sidney
Hamburg
Towa
The
World-Herald
Lyle Brown
Des Moines
Millar Park
S. C. Hervey
Harlan
Iowa
Brown
Hervey
H. Reese
Lake City
Elza Ray
Nebraska
Omaha Association
Delegation Heads to State Legion Convention
Father George D. Pierce C. L. Pittman and Emil Hild departed by auto for Columbus Nebraska to represent the Hush J. Kearns post at the state Legion convention in Platte city for the first three days of the week. The event will shape post positions on key Legion topics as many delegates will attend the national Omaha convention instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Pierce
C. L. Pittman
Emil Hild
Auto
Columbus
Nebraska
Hush J. Kearns
American Legion
The
Legion
Omaha
Tribute to Leader William Jennings Bryan
A. L. Tidd laments the death of William Jennings Bryan, praising his moral and religious influence. He notes Bryan’s writings and addresses on Christianity, acknowledges disagreements on economics, and reflects that Bryan remains Americas most distinguished citizen though his life continues through his impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
America
Fane
A. L. Tidd
Prize Winners Announced in Gum Ball Guessing Contest
Gerald Fleming announced prizes from recent guessing contests at the Main Hotel and Martin grocery. Main Hotel ball count was 1288 with Joe Hartford first and Leo Heigel second receiving candy. Martin store winners were Miss Mary Warren first and A R Johnson second, each awarded a fine box of candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Fleming
Martin Grocery
Mr. Fleming
Joe Hartford
Leo Heigel
Martin
Mary Warren
A R Johnson
Sluggers Defeat Farmers In One Sided City Game
The Bohemian Sluggers beat a West of the city team 17 to 5 yesterday afternoon at the old ball grounds on Chicago avenue in Kaffenberger. Frank Wooster and Joe Krejci pitched for the Sluggers with Bob Krejci catching. Other sluggers who tried tossing included Floyd Becker Jim Wilson Earl Becker and Mr. Zimmerer while Ben Speck caught for the Farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemian Sluggers
Kaffenberger
Chicago Avenue
Frank Wooster
Joe Krejci
Bob” Krejci
Floyd Becker
Jim Wilson
Earl Becker
Mr. Zimmerer
Ben Speck
Retur ns From Army for Carl Hall in Plattsmouth
Carl Hall son of Mr and Mrs Julius M Hall arrived home from a two year army hitch in the Orient He served in infantry mostly in the Philippines near Manila Hawaii and at Tien Sen China He expresses a wish to settle in Nebraska Plattsmouth after his travels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hall
Julius M. Hall
Uncle Sam
Orient
Cer
Philippines
Manila
Hawaii
Tien Sen
China
Far East
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Beat Louisville Team in Wild Opener
Plattsmouth defeated Louisville 8 to 2 in a hard fought opener. Hartman struggled with wild pitches but Swanson pitched solidly, aided by strong defense including key plays by Newman McCarty Kleauschte and Swanson. Joe McCarty hit a circuit drive for Plattsmouth's ninth and final run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondas
Louisville
Plattsmouth
Hartman
Bock
Martin
Plertsmouth
Herold
Newman
Herb Klinvechie
McCarty
Klauschie
Nelson
Masson
O'Donnell
Reichart
Rudolph Meisinger
Hartman Martin
Newmoen
Idvaneine
Swanny
Kleauschte
Knutson
Pinattsmouth
Joe McCarty
Rudy
Swanson
McCerty
Franson
Billy Diers
Knutson Brothers
A. Knutson
Klutschie
MecCerty
Ingrim
West Coast visit shows many Plattsmouth expatriates
Mrs. John P. Sattler and daughter tour the Pacific coast visiting former Plattsmouth residents. They meet Wescott and Kuhney families in Los Angeles and recall the local colony at Knickerbocker apartments. Stops include Long Beach Santa Monica Pomona Orange San Diego and a brief trip into Tia Juana Mexico during a 1,500 mile coast itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sattler
Lawrence Sprevher
Pacific Coast
Plattsmouth
Varios
Los Angeles
Karl Sattler
Joree
Knickerbocker
C. E. Wescott
Platismouth
C. C
E H. Wescott
Floyd Kubh
Dunbars
Mr Shoemaker
Sattler
William Roy McKinney
The
Burlington
Madeline Minor
Nellie May Cowles
Katherine Minor
Madeline
John A. Schulhof
Coushiers
Hove
Bertha
George Krivanek
Norine Schulhof
Long Beach
Nebraska
Santa Monica
Ed Mason
Pomona
California
Henry Hesse
Paul Wurl
Ernest Wurl
Wurl
Ernest
Canada
Northwest
Orange
Sprecher
Fred Lindeman
Lindeman
Clara Mockenhaupt
Chris Mockenhaupt
Santa Ana
Louis Hesse
James Cunningham
West Coast
Treasures Report Highlights County Finances
County Treasurer Mia A. Gerine presents a detailed report in this issue showing the county funds receipts expenditures and balances across funds. The half yearly tax money handled exceeds $500 000 with notes on purpose and use for taxpayers to review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia A. Gerine
Hunter Fights Timber Wolves Beside Farm
Wayne Campbell interrupted milking to confront two large timber wolves that had attacked a pig. He struck one with a club, killing it, and after milking pursued the other, firing his gun at it and destroying his weapon in the attempt. The remaining wolf fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Campbell
Enjoy Good Meeting From Mondar's Dairy
One of the most pleasant meetings of the Social Workers Flower club was held at Miss Stacia Warga's home with Mrs. Chas. Warga assisting. About twenty members and visitors enjoyed a musical program with Emily Stava, Nettle Speneler, Mary Lois Wiles and Anna Martis taking part. Dainty refreshments were served. The annual club picnic will be in August at Murray. Members departed after voting the hostesses pleasant entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondar’s
Social Workers Flower Club
Stacia Warga
Chas. Warga
Emily Stava
Nettle Speneler
Mary Lois Wiles
Anna Martis
Murray
Orchestra Scores Success at Local and Out of Town Dances
The Peter Gradeville Orchestra of this city reports rising demand for its dancing programs. They have played at Weeping Water Louisville and Murray and are booked to perform at Brown's Park in Nebraska City. They will entertain Saturday evening at the K dance platform on west Locust street. W F Varga, who handles Burlington matters at Aurora Illinois, arrived home this morning on No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gradeville
Weeping Water
Louisville
Mur-ray
Brown's Park
Nebraska City
West Locust Street
W. F. Varga
Burlington
Aurora
Illinois
Business forms printed at the Journal office
The Journal office prints a wide range of business forms including invoices ledgers receipts and statements for local merchants and professionals. Firms may order customized forms with logos and sequential numbering to streamline accounting and record keeping.
Death comes to Mrs. Frederick Ohm
Mrs. Frederick Ohm dies at 74 after a long life in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Born March 6 1851 in Poppentin Germany she married Fred Ohm in 1872 and they moved to America before settling in Plattsmouth in 1882. Survived by husband seven children including Bertha Van Meter and many grandchildren. several siblings also remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ohm
Bertha VanMeter
Fends
Mrs. Ohm
Sophie Herman Ohm
Poppentin
Macklenberg
Schwerin
Germany
Fred Ohm
America
Marblehead
Ohio
Plattsmoouth
Charles Ohm
Omaha
E. J. Ohm
Chicago
E. K. Ohm
Athens
Frank Q Ohm
Marysville
Kansas
Curahoga Falls
Jennie Nilsson
Havelock
Neb
Bertha van Meter
Plattamouth
Card of Thanks From East Ridge Families
The East ridge families express heartfelt thanks for acts of sympathy shown after their bereavement and for the floral remembrances from neighbors, friends, and the M. D. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Eastridge
W. H. Eastridge
Fred Eastridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Bryan
Little Son
Camp Fire Girls
Big Town
State Legion Convention
PO Martin
Rf Eee
Monson
Ib Swanson
Abpo Meisineer
Brunson
Rf Diers
P. Ib
B. Knutson
Inzgrim
Eros
First National Bank
Eel
Attsmouth
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