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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1923

Page

3

Noted Leader of Democrats Dead in North Carolina

Wilson May 31 Clau nde Kitchin longtime Democratic floor leader in the U S House died in a hospital after a stomach illness relapse He was born March 24 1869 near Scotland Neck North Carolina A Wake Forest College graduate he rose through Democratic ranks to chair the Ways and Means Committee and become majority and then minority floor leader His family was at his bedside at the end Funeral arrangements not yet announced

Wilson N. C William H. Kitchin Maria F. (Arrington) Kitchin Wake Forest College Kate Mills North Carolina Kitchin Clark

Auctions Off Autos Seized Under State Prohibition Law

Sheriff Quinton auctioned two confiscated touring cars from the prohibition era. A Ford touring car linked to Thomas Corcoran sold to Frank Anderson of Pacific Junction Iowa, and a Maxwell touring car tied to Vern Bridgewater and George Rennie sold for 49.50 pounds to O L York. The Ford roadster and Veach’s peanut and ice cream wagon sold for 130 dollars to W E Rosencrans.

C. D. Quinton Thomas Corcoran Vern Bridgewater George Rennie Frank Anderson Pacific Junction Iowa Maxwell O. L. York Thomas Veach W. E. Rosencrans

McCommons Move to Lincoln New Mortgage Sales Post

Mr and Mrs A M McCommons have sent their household goods to Lincoln and will settle there. Mr McCommons has taken a position with the Mortgage Sales Co in Lincoln, ending their residence here where they made many friends.

A. M. McCommonas Lincoln

Printing supplies on the way to restock orders

When letterheads envelopes statements or forms run low call us up. We will have more ready promptly.

Manley News Items Show Local Social Ties

Manley residents share visits and attend events across Weeping Water Elmwood Omaha and Plattsmouth. numerous names appear including Harrs Harms Humble Rauth Murphy O'Brien Meisinger and Stander. Attendees noted ball games Memorial and Decoration days and baccalaureate services with widespread interfamily visits and local hospitality.

Vacation trips to eastern resorts advertised by ticket agent

Round trip excursion vacation tickets to Eastern resorts are on sale now with long limits liberal stopovers. See a broad selection of routes to New York Coney Island Atlantic City Boston Adirondacks Catskills Niagara Falls Thousand Islands White Mountains Blue Ridge and more. Call Clement, your ticket agent, for literature and complete trip arrangements.

New York Coney Island Atlantic City Atlantic Niagara Falls Thousand Islands White Mountains Green Mountains Blue Ridge Allegheny Mountains Clement

Negotiations Near End for Chinese Captives with Shantung Brigands

Tsaochwang June 1 Indications point to release within a week of Chinese captives held by the Shantung bandits on Paotzuku mountain after a conference with outlaw delegates and Chinese officials. A hitch arose over a $1 000 000 reparations claim reduced to $100 000 with brigands seeking ransom for prisoners. The plan enlists bandits by transferring one outlaw per rifle or revolver produced, with some older brigands opposed to army service and likely to return home once Paotzuku fang is absorbed into the republic’s uniformed forces.

Tsaochwang Shantung Paotzuku

Misfortune and Farm Aid in Local News

A man injured a hand in a crushing accident is recovering as well as expected. Walter Mockenhaupt and wife visited Omaha last Sunday and returned with son Arthur who has been with grandparents for two months. Frank Wood still struggles with a leg wound after a horse kick and a thigh abscess. he can work only with help as farm chores surge. Neighbors assist with farm labor during the busy season.

Walter Mockenhaupt Omaha

Manley Schools Close With Evening Program and Dance

Closing events at Manley schools featured a program prepared by teachers and students at the M W A hall last Friday evening. The program pleased all attendees and was followed by a dance enjoyed by the young people and guests.

Manley M. W. A. Hall

Redall Achievement Day Features Attract Aprons Talk

The Redall Clothing club of Plattsmouth will host an achievement day on Thursday June 7 at Delores Wiles home. An exhibit of garments from Course I a team demonstration on Attractive Kitchen Aprons and a talk by Miss Ida Wilkins county home agent will be followed by a 2 p.m. gathering. Members are asked to arrive early to arrange exhibits and bring handmade items for the novelty table.

Redall Clothing Club Plattsmouth Delores Wiles Ida Wilkins Redal

Special meeting at Glendale cemetery set for June 9 1923

A special meeting will be called at the Glendale cemetery on Saturday June 9 1923 at 1 30 o clock to transact new business. All interested in the cemetery are urgently urged to attend.

Glendale

Local Business and Life Notes from Saturday

Jennings Seybert left for Omaha to handle business matters. John H. Busche of Louisville visited for a few hours to attend to business and see friends. Attorney H. H. Kuppinger of Omaha was here yesterday for business and social calls. Rex Peters of Greenwood and Martha Gakemeier of Murdock were issued a marriage license and will wed Sunday at the bride’s parents’ home in Murdock. Harold Croscary of Lincoln, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Goos, passed through en route to Quincy to visit relatives. W T Adams left for Fremont to visit his sister and join his wife returning from Howard County.

Theo Harrs Wayne John Crane R. Bergman Weeping Water Anna Rauth Fred Krecklow C. E. Mockenhaupt James Murphy Davenport Iowa Herbert Shipman Havelock Fred Fleischman A. H. Humble Omaha Wm. Otte John Rauth Wm. Rauth Herman Dall W. J. Rau Elmwood Herman Gansmer Joseph McCarty A. F. Routh Manley August Stander J. C. Routh Andy Zoz Murdock Wheel Herman Rauth Chris Christiansen Albert Boeck Newkirk Okla J. C. Rauth Theo Harms Messrs W. F. Schliefert Andrew Schliefert Orrie Schliefert Arnold Schliefert Henry Peterson Peterson J. J. O'Leary Alicea Harms Virginia Wiles University of Nebraska Frank Stander Susie Bickart Lillian Stander Michael Honor Floyd Rockwell Weeping Water High School Syracuse John Murphy Eleanor O'Brien Bass Meisinger Plattsmouth Meisinger Charles Murphy Margaret James Charles Anna Murphy Jennings Seybert John H. Busche Louisville H. H. Kuppinger Rex Peters Greenwood Martha Gakemeier Murdock Harold Croscary Lincoln P. F. Goos Quincy Ilinois W. T. Adams Fremont Samuel Maxwell Adams Howard County

Stauss Leaves Stanton for Murdock Charge

The Stanton Register reports Rev. A Stauss and family moved to Murdock Nebraska where he will serve the German Evangelical association. The town bids farewell praising his civic and religious service and welcomes Rev. H Hoesch to lead Stanton church.

Rev A. Stauss Murdock Cass County Nebraska Stauss German Evangelical Association H. Hoesch Stanton

No. 10 Does Not Stop At Plattsmouth

The early morning No. 10 eastbound train from Omaha at 2 45 a m will no longer stop in Plattsmouth. The schedule now lists only two stops between Hastings and Pacifi Junction, Lincoln and Omaha, as the train is cut to a faster Denver to Chicago run.

No. 10 Omaha Plattsmouth Hastings Pacifi Junction Lincoln Denver Chicago

DeMolay Session Finalizes John Iverson Jr Degree

Cass chapter of the Order of DeMolay held a pleasing Tuesday meeting. John Iverson Jr received the DeMolay degree. Members heard talks from alumni returning from the state university and refreshments of ice cream and wafers were served.

Cass Chapter John Iverson, Jr State University

Journal Office Sells Nearly Every Magazine Printed

A Journal office displays nearly every magazine published for sale, inviting readers to browse and purchase. The note emphasizes broad selection and available issues for contemporary readers and collectors.

Journal

Alvo Community News Highlights From May Activities

Alvo News reports a Busy week with school year end events. Teachers named for next year include Superintendent Speich, Miss Ober, Miss Peterson and Miss Anderson. Graduates total eight, five girls and three boys named. Community celebrations mark anniversaries and memorial services, with veterans honored at gravesites.

Ellis Coon South Bend Alvo Boyles Grove Speich Ober Peterson Anderson Letha Ahrendts Leila Shelton Thelma Wills Gladys Delos Dernier Marie Christianson Carl Anderson Paul Coatman Ellis Nickle Chas. C. Bucknell George Bucknell Beatrice Verl Linch Clarence Bucknell Alva Skinner Dan Menchau Clifford Bucknell Raymond Bucknell Golda Bird Greenwood Chas. Rosenow Ed Rosenow Elmwood M. E Ahrendts Ralph Parsell Lloyd Prouty Daniel Donnelly American Legion W. H. Suders Mae McBride Robert Garcia

Memorial Address Highlights Civil War Veterans

The M E Church last Sunday offered a memorial address by the pastor. Decorations and special music marked the day with notable absence of blue uniforms among the soldiers present. The piece notes fading memory of the Civil War era and questions tribute to veterans of 1938.

M. E. Church Wiiter

Louisville Mathematician Demonstrates Speedy Calculations

George H. Wood former Louisville mayor visited Nebraska Wesleyan University in University Place and performed a rapid demonstration of mathematical theories before students and faculty. He added large columns of figures horizontally and vertically claiming 250 figures per minute versus 60 in schools and business colleges. He argued proper instruction could raise speed to 150 figures per minute and that mathematics underpins all education, lamenting wasted time from slow calculation.

George H. Wood Louisville Nebraska Wesleyan University University Place Wood

Methods of performing arithmetic discussed at dinner visit

Mr Wood attended a dinner hosted by Charles Drake while Mrs Wood was entertained by Misses Margaret Stander and Nola Noyes at the same institution. The scene mentions Louisvilie Courter and reflects social engagement around scholarly work on arithmetic.

Wood Charles Drake

Farms for Sale Near Plattsmouth Nebraska

Two good farms four miles south of Plattsmouth offered with 160 acres at 225 dollars per acre and 155 acres with two sets of improvements at 200 dollars per acre. Also two modern houses in Plattsmouth for sale by F G Egenberger Real Estate and Insurance.

Plattsmouth F. G. Egenberger

Soldier James McVey Lands in Nehawka Visitor

James McVey recently discharged from the U S army at Fort Sam Houston Texas came up yesterday from his Nehawka home and, due to rain, was compelled to remain here overnight.

James McVey U. S. Army Fort Sam Houston Texas Nehawka

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Claude Kitchin House Platt~mouth Harry O'Brien R. D. O'Brien Cedar Creek Richard Pickard Alice Harrs Leda Fleischman Humble Kansas A. F. Rauth Boston New England Evangeline Berkshire Adirondacks Catskills Rip van Winkle Hitch Redall Rev. A. Stauss Expressman Ward & Hughes New York City C. E. Wescott Kiki Alvo News Clemens T. C. M’garty N. 4Th St Elmwood Mill and Elevator Company Golden Gate Calla Lily
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