The Object of the Boy Scouts
A Plattsmouth editorial from June explains the Boy Scouts as a humanitarian educational movement rather than a church society. It details aims, growth to 500000 members, nonmilitary nature, merit badges, eagle scout honor, and daily good turns with a code of ethics for boys under 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Rectory
Plattsmouth
National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement
Boys of
Boy Scouts
William Egenberger
Parepta
Mrs Ohlenhausen Aged Lady Passes Away in Plattsmouth
Mrs. Fna Margaretha Oldenhausen 75 6 12 died at 4 50 PM after months with dropsy at her home in Plattsmouth. Born November 21 1839 in Zell Hessen Darmstadt Germany she came to America in 1862 married Fred Oldenhausen the same year. She lived in Pekin Illinois twenty years before moving to Plattsmouth in 1882. Survived by husband five children Henry Fuller Wymore Henry Kaufman Platismouth J McGulloch Murray Mary Evers Platismouth and Fred Oldenhausen plus 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral to be held tomorrow at 2 PM from SS Pauls church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fna Margaretha Oldenhausen
St. Pan's Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ekra Margaretha Thierolf
Zell
Hessen-Darmstadt
Germany
America
Fred Oldenhausen
Pekin
Ilinois
Plattsmouth
Henry Fuller
Wymore
Henry Kaufman
Platismouth
J. McGulloch
Murray
Mary Evers
Fred Oblenhausen
SS. Paul's Church
Another Farmer 16 Made Happy By Purchase Of A Carter Car
From Tuesday's Daily. Chris Parkening, a German resident west of the city, joined Cass county automotive owners by purchasing a new Carter car through Kroehler Brothers. The $2,250 1913 model seven passenger machine features latest fixtures and offers driving pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Parkening
Cass County
Parkening
Kroehelr Brothers
Carter
Kroehler Brothers
Jail Break Attempt prompts call for new county jail
From Wednesday's Daily. Fred Ohm Hjylmer Johnson and Olin sought escape by digging a hole fourteen inches square in the east wall of the county jail and slipped out toward the Missouri Panhandle near Mynard. Sheriff Quinton recaptured them, returning them to the jail. The piece notes the old bricks and mortar invite further escapes and urges erecting a new jail with armed guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ohm
Hjylmer Johnson
Olin
Shevill Manspeaker
Missouri Panitle
Mynard
Pound Shower in Honor of Miss Ethel Ballance
Junior Guild of St. Luke's held a pound shower for Miss Ethel Ballance at Miss Viglet Dodge's home. Guests brought one pound gifts for the bride to be, and prize winner Florence Eggerberger led a high five game. The evening featured decorations, refreshments, and warm wishes for her marriage to Paul C. Morgan of Hay Springs Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Parish
Viglet Dodge
Ethel Ballance
Paul C. Morgan
Hay Springs
Neb
Dodge
Florence Egenberger
Thygesons Depart to Visit Grandmother in Washington
Mr and Mrs J G Thygeson and their son leave tomorrow for North Yakima Washington to visit Thygeson’s mother. R I Fricke of Plattsmouth will assist in managing the Thygeson drug house Nebraska City News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. G. Thygeson and
North Yakima
Wash
Mr. Thygeson
Rite A. Fricke
Platisonouth
Thygeson
Nebraska City News
Farm for Sale Looks to County Assessor
Farm for sale advised to consult W. R. Bryan county assessor for guidance on purchase options and potential tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bryan
Notes Along the Burlington Lines in Nebraska
Burlington reports strong winter storage of tonnage aiding spring business. A test freight run Lincoln to Hastings carried 2 509 tons. Berks hill pass without trouble. Wheat and potato crops look good. sugar beets and pasturage thrive. Ashland bridge work advances with concrete piers to support a flood resistant Platte crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Lincoln
Omaha
McCook
Ashland
Burlington
Noker Han
Allen
Wymore di Visit
John Tighe Improves After Manley Accident
The latest bedside reports say John Tighe is improving and should be able to be out in a few weeks. He was injured severely at Manley last week and transported to St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha for treatment. Friends throughout the county are relieved by the news after a close call that could have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Europe
Holy Land
America
Boy Scouts of America
John Tighe
Manley
Tighe
St. Joseph's Hospital
Omaha
Strawberries From Commissioner Pitz Impress Journal Readers
Commissioner Julius Pitz showcased a sample of his fine strawberries this week for the Journal man. The berries are market ready and praised as mighty fine, with Mr Pitz’s crop described as a dandy and top notch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Pitz
Journal
Patel
Mr. Pitz
Local Graduates Shine From State University
Miss Alice Rool graduates in three years with high honors after completing a four year program and will teach German and civics in Pawnee City next year. Elmer Root, a Plattsmouth High School and state university alum, works in the engineering department at Genese Manufacturing in Omaha. Both are children of Judge Jesse J. Root, former townsman of Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rool
Pawnee City
Elmer Root
Plattsmouth
State University
Generese Manufacturing Company
Omaha
Alice
Elmer
Jesse J. Root
Plattemouth
Tent Up And Union Meetings Started At Presbyterian Church
The article reports the start of union meetings at the Presbyterian church with Rev Colburn of Kansas City delivering a helpful sermon. A large audience from local churches attended, and services continue tonight with Rev Colburn preaching again at 8 oclock. A large 60 by 100 foot canvas tent was set up on the courthouse yard to house about 800 people, with a 16 by 36 foot platform for the choir. Rev C Smith from Chicago arrives tomorrow with Prof Gilmore and Mr Klingler to assist in music for an intellectually religious program aimed at strong attendance and instructional value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Colburn
Kansas City
Anton
al & Oelock
Court House Yard
Plattsmouth
C. Smith
Chicago
Eastern Star Lodge Installs New Officers
The Order of the Eastern Star held an installation of officers at their lodge rooms with a large turnout. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Mrs. George Thomas, Worthy Patron J. C. Peterson, and others such as Secretary Miss Verna Cole, Treasurer Mrs. W. V. Teonard, Conductor Miss Clara Weyrich, and Sentinel Thomas Dabb. A banquet followed the ceremony for members’ social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Feastern Star
George Thomas
J. C. Peterson
Fred Ramage
Commissioners Visit Union for Boundary Road Inspection
County commissioners toured Union to meet with Olde county officials and inspect roads along the boundary. The session included only routine matters and no major actions were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Union
Board of County Commissioners of
Oloe County
Funeral of August Beins Ends in Horning Cemetery
Yesterday afternoon the body of August Beins, long a respected farmer, was laid to rest in Horning cemetery after a fatal Friday morning runaway near his home. Rev. M. W. Lorimer of the First Presbyterian Church led the service, with a church choir singing hymns and a large turnout of mourners, including 150 carriages in the procession. Beins leaves his aged mother and several siblings from Nebraska and Minnesota, marking the loss of a devoted community member and family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horning
August Beins
M. W. Lorimer
First Presbyterian Church
Tle
Wiech
Cheir
Mr. Beins
Tred Beins
Wavelock
Anna Spruta
Farmington
Minnesota
John Cook
Beaver Guy
Nebraska
Henry
Edward Reins
Creighton
Ida Hall
Bonita
Oklahoma
Four Heir Louisville Citizens Visit Plattsmouth Briefly
From Louisville four citizens August Panska August Stander John Shoeman and J Gaebel traveled by car to Plattsmouth for a few hours and visited the Journal office. J G and John Lohnes also from Louisville were in town by train for a short social call with county seat friends and stopped at the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Plattsmouth
Mr. Panska
August Panska
August Stander
John Shoeman
J. Gaebel
Journal
J. G
John Lohnes
oMee Wn
Muriel Fitt and George Benjamin Wed in Council Bluffs
Former Plattsmouth girl Miss Muriel Grace Fitt and George A. Benjamin of Omaha were married last Tuesday in Council Bluffs. The bride, daughter of B W Pitt and sister of ALT Fitt, will reside in Omaha with her groom’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Muriel Grace Fitt
George A. Benjamin
Omaha
B. W. Pitt
City
Alt. Fitt
John Benjamin
Metropolis
Fitt
Muriel
Cosmopolitan Club Dance At Coates Hall Saturday
The Cosmopolitan club plans another enjoyable dance at Coates hall on Saturday evening. A good time is assured for all who attend and the public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Coates’ Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Ohlenhausen
Eastern Star Lodge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!