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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1924
Page
1
Last night near Weeping Water two prowlers frightened Mrs. Stewart at the North Sixth street home of Sheriff E. P. Stewart and Deputy W. R. Youne. A caller warned, Dont think we are scared, we will get him yet, as Mrs. Stewart received a threatening message by telephone this morning.
A surprise party honored L B Egenberger on his sixtieth birthday at his home on Lower Main Street. Attendees included family relatives and local friends who enjoyed card games and refreshments during the evening.
Miss Leone Becker hosted a miscellaneous shower at her High Ceel hill home for Mrs. Paul Campbell of South Bend formerly Elizabeth Jajeck of this city a May bride. Guests enjoyed games and contests and the Becker residence was decorated with bridal wreaths and bright colors.
John Habel was plaintiff in a suit against Adam Schafer and Sheriff E P Stewart. The court dissolved the temporary restraining order, the action was dismissed against Schafer and Stewart, and the seized mules in possession of Stewart are to be restored to Habel.
Elizabeth Green arraigned before County Judge Beeson on a charge of shooting at Deputy Young with intent to wound. Not guilty plea entered. preliminary hearing set for Friday at 9. Bond set at $500. Jess L. Green, husband, surrendered and is jailed for liquor law violation and failure to pay fines.
Mrs. Henry Ketelhut, a pioneer settler born in Germany, died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. She came to America in 1870, lived near Elmwood before settling in Eagle, and is survived by her husband and eleven children. Funeral plans pending as interments may follow Saturday.
Langhorst told Elmwood Leader Echo that a man named Hahn, sentenced to ten years, admitted involvement in the store robbery and named the receiving party in Lincoln. He said the crew left shoes behind due to a full truck and linked the Fuller store theft of about $1,000. He denied knowledge of a gunfight with Marshall Linn.
D. C. West of Nehawka was a visitor in the city today for a few hours attending to some matters of business.
David Wellman and his wife of Denver, formerly residents here eighteen years ago, were seen visiting Mrs. Martha Peterson and her family.
Mt Zion commandery of Knights Templar held the installation of officers for the year. James M Robertson and Frank L Cummins presided as installing officers. Officers installed include Raymond P Westover eminent commander William F Evers generalissimo Glenn Perry captain general Philip Thierolf treasurer John Schutz recorder Harry G McClusky prelate William J Streight senior warden James T Begley junior warden Virgil Perry warder Leon L McCarty standard bearer Oliver C Hudson sword bearer Aubrey H Duxbury sentinel.
Edward August Holyoke 66 a Franklin Life special agent in Omaha died of heart disease at his home 543 South Fortieth Street. He came to Omaha in 1887 from Syracuse and later lived in Plattsmouth before returning to Omaha ten years ago. Survived by widow and two daughters Margeret Turner Holyoke and Mrs Harold Elwood and his son Edward Augustus Holyoke Chadron Neb. Funeral today at 1 p.m. Hoffman’s Funeral Home Twenty fourth and Dodge with Fr L Metcalfe of Second Church of Christ Scientist conducting. burial Plattsmouth.
Oscar Gapen Jr. suffered a severe facial injury and a broken nose when he tripped while guiding horses at a farm south of the city. He was treated by a physician and will wear a bandage for a period, with an infected left hand adding to his reduced farm work capacity.
Yesterday afternoon Mr and Mrs B A Roserenan hosted Will Pixley from Hollywood for a few hours. Pixley is an experienced director who has worked on Miss Mabel Normand pictures and currently directs Cecile B DeMille productions.
Mr and Mrs E F Huneke and daughter Eleanor arrived from Grand Island for a weekend stay at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Huneke. The visitors plan to enjoy the local sights and explore the area.
Miss Dorothy Cowles suffered a sudden acute appendicitis attack Thursday afternoon. She was rushed to Immanuel hospital in Omaha where she underwent an operation that evening and, at last report, was doing as well as could be expected despite a very severe case likely to require several days to determine the outcome.
Earl M. Cline delivers an inspiring tribute at the Oak Hill cemetery as Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups mark Decoration Day. The afternoon program at Parmele theatre features songs, recitations, and Civil War era readings honoring Spanish American and World War heroes.
Ignaz Kriskey eight receives a severe non fatal gunshot wound to the left leg after his older brother William’s shotgun discharged while walking near the Missouri Pacific tracks. He was taken to a surgeon for treatment and is expected to recover.
The Burlington will run a special train to convey Nebraska Masons to the city for corner stone laying ceremonies on Tuesday June 3rd. The Omaha departure is 1 30 p m and the city arrival is 2 15. Auto escorts will take members to the Nebraska Masonry Home, with the return train departing at 5 p m to Omaha.
Miss Elizabeth Wadick of this city underwent an operation yesterday at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha for an affliction of the nose. She came through the operation nicely but will need to remain in the hospital for some time.
A speech lauds land sacrifice and criticizes peace time slackers and anti patriots. Major Cline recalls battles from Yorktown to Manila and warns of dishonor and fear from disloyalty. Voters urged to turnout and support worthy candidates as audience thanks him after singing The Star Spangled Banner.
Jacob H Smith who spent nine days in the county jail after a liquor case near Elmwood was released this morning. Deputy U S Marshal J C McClung arrested him immediately to answer a federal court charge. Smith was taken into custody with Mrs Gertrude Johnson who had been brought to Lincoln a month earlier for a liquor law violation.
The Nebraska state Sunday school association wrapped up a week long session in Nebraska City. New officers elected Dr. S. P. Cresap as president C. C. Wescott as vice president and Mrs. Alana W. Little as secretary. Directors include C. L. Ray Co E Ellis Mrs W T McCloud J Fred Smith B F Busch and F M Gregg. Beatrice chosen to host the 1925 convention.
Plattsmouth Ad club members held a luncheon at the First Methodist church parlors. They enjoyed strawberries ice cream and a large birthday cake with sixty lit candies in honor of L B Egenberger, with J L Tidball and John W Crabill helping provide the treats.
Promoters in the Nehawka Murray area plan another oil well. James T. O'Hara's company aims to sink a new test near Nehawka as leases closer to town are pursued. The current well, stalled for two weeks, required special gear after its drill became stuck 800 feet underground in flint rock and shale.
Will Minford son of Mr and Mrs G M Minford and Frances Marion Coble daughter of William M Coble of the Omaha post office were married. Mrs Minford graduated Central High School and studied law and journalism at the University of Nebraska. They will reside on the farm rear Murray.
The trial of Robert Walls on a disturbing the peace charge before Judge William Webber was postponed until Wednesday morning at the defense attorney Charles E. Martins request. Police say the alleged disturbance involved a firecracker set off in a local restaurant late Saturday night.
John C. York departed yesterday morning for Omaha. He spent the day visiting with his daughters Mrs. William Gravitt and Mrs. Chas Jelinek and their families.
Samuel Maxwell of Fremont spent yesterday tending the graves of his parents at Horning cemetery south of town and called on the home of W T Adams.
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