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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1921

Page

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Funeral of Cass County ResidentThomas J McCulloch

Funeral services for Thomas J. McCulloch were held at his home near Murray with Rev. A G Hollowell officiating. Born October 26 1844 in Little York Illinois he died May 31 1921 at age 77 years 7 months and 5 days. He married Sarah Scull in 1876 and leaves a wife three children and two sisters. Body interred at Young Cemetery.

Thomas J. McCulloch Murray A. G. Hollowell Christian Church of St. John Murray Church Young Thomas Jefferson McCulloch Little York Ill Missouri Iowa Nebraska Swass McCullock Sarah Scull E. G. McCulloch

Commissioners Hold A Session In County Courthouse

The board of county commissioners met and planned to sit as a board of equalization June 15 to 19 in their court house rooms to review property assessment claims. They also approved purchasing twelve grove markers for World War veterans and appointed Harry W. McFadden as justice of the peace for Salt Creek precinct.

Board of County Commissioners Court House Hugh Kearns American Legion S. S. Petersen Salt Creek Precinct Harry W. McFadden Board of Commissioners McFadden

Funeral for John Schizppacasse Held in Community

Yesterday afternoon the funeral of John Schizppacasse drew many old friends to his North Fourth Street home. Rev. A V Hunter led the service at the First Methodist church and he offered comfort to the grieving family. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery in the family plot, with pallbearers named from longtime friends: Chris Mockenhaupt, William Hassler, William Schmidtmann, Edward Donat, Philip Thierolf and John Levda. The community extends its sympathy to the family.

John Schizppacasse North Fourth Street A. V. Hunter First Methodist Church Oak Hill Cemetery Chris Mockenhaupt William Hassler William Schmidtmann Edward Donat Philip Thierolf John Levda Thay Familly

Fine Little Daughter Born to Avoca Hallstroms

News arrives of a fine little daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom of Avoca on Tuesday. The mother and baby are doing well, bringing joy to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Hallstrom and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Propst. Friends extend best wishes for a long, happy life.

Elmer Hallstrom Avoca John Hallstrom R. L. Propst

County Attorney Doubts Coroner Verdict In Andrus Death

Omaha Bee reports Plattsmouth dispatch claiming County Attorney A. G. Cole will pursue further probes into Clint M. Andrus death at Manley and questions the coroner jury ruling that Andrus killed himself. Cole denies expressing any opinion beyond noting the death as a self-inflicted wound. TheBee report's source remains unidentified as a field rep did not dispatch the item.

Omaha Bee Plattsmouth A. G. Cole Clint M. Andrus Manley Mr. Cole W. H. Frost Edward Kelly A. H. Humble W. H. Otte August Stander J. J. Meier The Bee E. A. Webb Andrus

Funeral services of Mrs L C Becker

Mrs L C Becker a Cass county pioneer was laid to rest in Lewis ton cemetery after services at her daughter Mary B Allison's home in Plattsmouth. The Rev H G McClusky delivered the sermon from With Long Life I Satisfy Him and Show Him My Salvation. A quartet including George L Farley and Estelle Baird sang One Sweetly Solemn Thought.

L. C. Becker Cass County Mary B. Allison Plattsmouth H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church George L. Farley J. W. Holmes Estelle Baird Lewiston Murray

Pleasant Birthday Party for Mr. Bennett

A surprise birthday gathering was hosted last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Bennett for their twenty ninth milestone. About twenty guests attended with music recitations and dialogues, and refreshments were served at the close by Mrs. Bennett.

O. Bennett Bennett

Doctor Leopold Removes Mrs Livey Tonsils and Adenoids

This morning Dr. H. C. Leopold operated on Mrs. Frank Livey for removal of tonsils and adenoids. The operation was very successful and the patient is resting comfortably after the procedure.

H. C. Leopold Frank Livey

Printing Meme Sparks Business Adoration

A playful line emphasizes printers as the go to choice in the printing world, hinting at brand loyalty and industry reliance without specific events or dates.

Very Pleasing Piano Recital by Miss Gass Pupils

The class of Miss Olive Gass held a piano recital at Marble Street home with about eighty attendees. Despite a few absentees, the program showcased numerous students performing short pieces from Beethoven to Sousa, including solos and two duets, with many students earning praise for their polished renditions.

Olive Gass Marble Stresch Buet Fisher Florence Kaufman Gretchen Warner Ruth Find

Pleasant meeting by Presbyterian ladies auxiliary

The Presbyterian church ladies auxiliary was entertained yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. Hosts Mesdames Will F. Varga H R Duncan of Chicago E C Harris and Claude Smith provided a cordial reception with informal social time a short musical program by Florence Kaufman Helen and Gretchen Warner and a dainty refreshments.

Presbyterian Church Will F. Varga H. R. Duncan Chicago E. C. Harris Claude Smith Florence Kaufman Helen Gretchen Warner

Enjoy Fine Event by Local Worker's Class

The Christian church group hosted a pleasant afternoon at Mrs. Fred Haifke's home with Mrs. Edward G. Ore assisting. Early summer bouquets adorned the rooms, readings by Mrs. Luke L. Wiles and Mrs. A. G. Hollowell added to the gathering, followed by a dainty luncheon served by the hostesses.

Christian Church Ivy Fred Haifke Edward G. Ore Luke L. Wiles A. G. Hollowell

Family receives fresh Columbia River suhmen gift

Mr and Mrs C R Frans of this city received a 5 pound suhmen from their son Elmer now in Honquiah Washington. The fish from the Columbia River honored the mother’s birthday and will make a fine feast at the Frans home.

C. R. Frans Elmer Honquiah Washington Columbia River Prans

Modern Building Erected by Jess Warga Replaces Burned Structure

The business block along the city’s main street showcases a new modern building by Jess Warga replacing the fire-destroyed structure from New Years night. It features a white and blue front, a rear plumbing shop, and an elevator to the top floor. The upper level houses John P. Sattler’s chapel and undertaking rooms with a white color scheme and red carpet.

Jess. Warga John P. Sattler Messrs. Warega Sattler

Boosting for City Baseball Team Urges Public Support

Local fans circulate subscriptions to fund a city baseball team operated by Barclay on strict business lines. Proceeds would aid grounds maintenance and season expenses, aiming to prevent treasury vacancy and restore the game to its former standard with public backing.

Barclay Eames Red Sox

Resting Easy at St Catherine Hospital

Reports from the bedside of Rev Father M A Shine at St Catherine hospital Omaha indicate he is resting easily and showing improvement. Church members and friends hope to avoid surgery and look forward to his return home to resume his duties.

Father M. A. Shine St. Catherine Hospital Omaha Father Shine

Advertising as a General Ad Appeal Query

A newspaper notice asks readers if their advertisement fits general salesmanship requirements and broad appeal to varied readers. It questions inclusion criteria and suitability for the classified space.

Death of Clifford Burnsides in North Lewisburg Ohio

Clifford Burnsides, 25, died after grabbing live electric wires and a pool of water at J. H. Beltz home in North Lewisburg. The incident followed a prior electric shock rescue attempt by Ted Augur and others during a band concert crowd. He leaves a wife and stepson, siblings, and will be buried at the M. E. church in North Lewisburg Friday at 2 PM.

Charles FE. Martin Jacob Martin North Lewisburg Ohio Clifford Burnsides Eliza Burnsides Martin North Lewisbure J. H. Beltz Lewisbure Burnsides Lad Cecil Kern Ted Augur Urbana Augur Young Burnsides Mr. Jordan Bodey Auger Burnesides Oran Burnsides Cable Harold Herman Robert Helen M. E. Church Lewisburg

Royal Arch Masons Hold Large Meeting

Nebraska Chapter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons conducted a session Tuesday for conferring Mark Past and Most Excellent Master degrees on Emil Hild Aubrey Duxbury Marion Duxbury Virgel Perry Ed Tutt and Henry Groenrichsen. Degree work impressed attendees followed by refreshments provided by Mesdames H A Schneider F P Busch and James Mauzy.

Nebraska Royal Arch Masons Emil Hild Aubrey Duxbury Marion Duxbury Virgel Perry Tutt Murray Henry Groenrichsen H. A. Schneider F. P. Busch James Mauzy

Fine Little Son Born to Avora Couple in Omaha Visit

Louis Marquardt and Dr. and Mrs. J W Brendel of Avora travel to Omaha to visit Mr. and Mrs. A L Cockle. A fine son has arrived and both mother and baby are well at Clarkson hospital. Mrs Cockle, formerly Ida Marquardt, county superintendent of schools, is recalled from the past.

Louis Marquardt J. W. Brendel Avora Omaha A. L. Cockle Clarkson Hospital

Court Allows Land To Be Taken Away In Plattsmouth Case

In district court Judge Begley ruled for the Bu casek and Bu plaintiffs regarding land used for farming outside Plattsmouth city limits. The suit contends the land gains no city benefits and lacks access to fire and street services. In Roberts v Roberts a partition suit, sale and division of heirs share ordered with Joseph A Capwell appointed referee.

Frank John Bucasek Plattsmouth Begley Kittie C. Roberts Paul H. Roberts Joseph M. Roberts Joseph A. Capwell Elmwood

Rector Leaves for Omaha to Lead St Barnabas

Father W S Leete rector of St Luke's departs for Omaha to take charge of St Barnabas in the rector’s absence. Mrs Leete and Madame Leete follow to occupy the St Barnabas rectory for two months. Father Holdsapie sails to Europe to work in Serbia for the summer on a missionary assignment.

W. S. Leete St Luke’s Church Omaha St Barnabas Lloyd B. Holdsapie Leete Madame Leete No. 40Th Street Father Holdsaple New York Europe Serbia Near East

Mrs Becker Improving After Kirksville Hospital Surgery

Reports from the Still hospital in Kirksville Missouri say Mrs John H Becker of this city is recovering well after recent operation. Attending physicians anticipate continued progress toward a full recovery, bringing relief to her many friends here.

Kirksville Missouri John H. Becker

Charles N Beverage Laid To Last Sleep

Charles Norman Beverage died recently and was laid to rest at Eight Mile Grove Cemetery near his old home. Rev E H Pontius led services at the residence on West Locust Street, with a UV Church choir singing Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. The service cited Psalm 39 as comfort, and the body was interred after a brief grave prayer.

Charles Norman West Locust Street Eight Mile Grove E. H. Pontius Mynarch A. B. Church E. Cook Raymond Cook Lowell Pontius Mary Wetencamp May Barker Helen Pontius Isle of Jesus

Garage business booms in Murray amid hot tire sales

Frank Vallery, owner of the Murray garage formerly L. H. Puls, reports peak tire sales and the best business in months. He works with Amos Wright and Joseph Cook, with Cook since William March’s retirement, as local patronage boosts the operation.

Frank Vallery Murray L. H. Puls Vallery Amos Wright Joseph Cook Cook William March Warner

First June Wedding in county judge’s office

County Judge Beeson united Sterling F. Amick and Mata Engelkemeier in marriage last evening near Weeping Water. The couple, popular residents, were witnessed by Nettle B. Amick and Mable C. Mickle and will reside on the farm near Weeping Water.

Beeson Sterling F. Amick Mata Engelkemeier Legion Nettle B. Amick Mable C. Mickle

Community Call No. 6 Three Ring Circus

A brief village notice highlights a Call No. 6 event described as a three ring performance. The item hints at a local public show and civic involvement without detailing participants or venue.

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Young Cemetery Journal Office L. G. Becker Allison Violet Lamphear Katie Fearis Eleanor Hanesek Norwood Hart Edna Newton Treia Kopischka Smallwood Harriet Hunter Treva Edgerton Coon Sane Strickland Wimball Charlotte Field Beethoven Edith Sedgway Weber- Margery Shopp la Farge Margaret Bauer Weber Elizabeth Litzman Minnie Hild Soliier Steinhamer Freeda Klinger Morrison Helen Ledgway Liszt Roberta Propst Lincoln’s Log Cabin Marek’ Weber Ida Patton Johnson Mable le Foster Hartman Blanche Braun Jungman Richard Heverage Mullen Penn Fight Suppe Durand Hamilton Lillian Kopischka Sousa Helen Warner Godard Pearl Hild Taps Angelman Harry Foster Mabel le Foster Journal Jess F. Werga Eagle Team Charles E. Martin John Bucacek City Charles N Eight Mile Grove Cemetery First National Bank
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