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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1919

Page

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Pretty June Wedding In Plattsmouth Ends With Westward Move

A quiet 6:20 p.m. wedding unites Miss Ethel Seybert and Don M. Slevers at the home of the Seybert parents in western Plattsmouth. Afterward they depart on a late train for Madrid Nebraska to visit relatives before settling in the West.

A. F. Seybert Ethel Serbert Lon Mr. Hiewer A. V. Hunter Mirer Methodist Church Madrid Nebraska J. W. Siever Ater Piattsmouth Plattemonoth Don HH. Slevers Camp Dodge A. F. Sevbert Bot Camp Funsten France States

Nelson at Wrestling Match Dies After Gum Swallowed

Cormus Nelson a grocer from Thirtieth and Hamilton streets died after swallowing gum during a Fort Omaha wrestling match. The crowd’s excitement accompanied his coughing fits and heart failure, with spectators attempting revival as he collapsed.

Fort Omaha Cormus Nelson Thirtieth Hamilton Nelson

Wayne Lewis Arrives From Overseas

Wayne Lewis returns from overseas and is met with tears of joy as he embraces his mother at the city junction. The reunion follows a long separation and the grateful mother thanks God for the safe homecoming.

Wayne Lewis

Mendenhall Falls From Street Car in Council Bluffs

Yesterday in Council Bluffs Glen Mendenhall toppled from a rapidly moving street car after losing his footing. He scraped his face and hands on the cinder ballast, his skin rubbed raw. He dressed the wounds and later headed to Glenwood to play for a dance despite a sore face.

Council Bluffs Glen Mendenhall Glen Iike Glenwood

Elks Exalted Ruler Attends State Convention in York

Exalted Ruler Ht A Schneider of Mottemouth Lodge No. 728 LB P C E returns from the state Elks convention in York. He notes large attendance and a good time, met Nebraska delegates bound for Atlantic City in July, and outlines Nebraska’s plan for choosing representatives. Schneider will represent Flattsmouth lodge at Atlantic City and Nebraska delegates travel by special train from Omaha on July 4.

Ht. A. Schneider Mottemouth Elis York Schneider Nebraska Atlantic City Frank L. Rainey Flattsmouth Omaha

Card of Thanks for Mrs James Archer Sr

James H Archer thanks many friends who ministered to his mother Mrs James Archer Sr at her death and burial. He also thanks Degree of Honor members and those who sang and contributed floral offerings.

James Archer Sr James H. Archer

Returned to the West After Teaching in Holyoke

Bert Despain, long employed as a teacher at Holyoke Colorado, visited in this city at his parents home C. C. Despain and wife with relatives and friends. He departed this morning for Holyoke to continue duties for the Board of Education, then plans to return east and accept school offers.

Bert Despain Holyoke Colo C. C. Despain West Board of Education Holoke

Excavation advances for Alfa Maize mill site

From Friday's Trasily the work cutting away the hill opposite Western Machine Works progresses rapidly. After dirt removal the Alfa Maize mill construction will start on the site, aiming for early completion to begin operating the mill this season.

Western Machine Works

Office Supplies Shine at The Journal Printery

Local shop The Journal Printery showcases a wide range of office supplies. Stock includes paper, pens, binders, organizers, and printing accessories. Customers praise helpful staff and quick service.

the Journal Printery

Cass Co Boys Return From Camp Dodge Arrive Home

Thirteen Cass county youths discharged from Camp Dodge begin arriving by Burlington train and later trains. Names include Edward Bashus Don Siever Emil Hild Ernest Stenner Louis Baumbard and others from Nehawka Cedar Creek Greenwood Weeping Water Elmwood and Plattsmouth. Many served since April 1918 overseas, some at Codr Funston Dodge.

Burlington Fred Stoll Nehawks C. True Cedar Creek Camp Dodge Cass County Edward Bashus Don H. Siever Emil J. Hild Camp Codr Camp Funston Oliver Harvey New York

Narrow escape as heavy discs crash near Holmes

In a basement incident three inches saved Mr. Holmes from fatal injury when heavy discs fell through a floor and nearly reached him. The near miss left him shaken as the earth itself seemed to tremble with danger and doom.

Mr. Holmes Bian Confort

Black Prince Strawberries Grow Well in Local Nursery Listings

A letter from Thursday's Denly praises local Alexander Nurseries for high quality Black Prince strawberries. The writer notes a quart contained 18 berries, describes them as large and delicious, and urges readers to buy plants or berries locally rather than from Florida.

Florida W. If. Alexander Alexander Nurseries

Senior Class Play Proves a Success at Parmele Theater

The 1919 senior class staged Aaron Potts Freshman a three act comedy at the Parmele Theater. Cast members include Reeecoe Lill Beau Carter Merle Rainey Pepper Jarvis Karl Thomas and Robert Kroehler with Miss Mariel Streight Bliss Streight and Earl Babbitt delivering standout performances. The production drew a full house after a slow start and ends with commencement exercises tomorrow night at the H. S. auditorium with no admission fee for graduates relatives given seating priority.

Parmele Chiss Aaron Potts Reeecoe Lill Beau Carter Merle Rainey Pepper Jarvis Karl Thomas Pepp Robert Kroehler Happy Jimmie Jamieson Juncohn Gladys Robert Mariel Streight Slyzbethe Maudelie Feeney Little Feeney Bliss Streight Glenn Fitchhorn Abey Boquet Earl Babbitt Epenetus P. Boggs Splinterville Aaron Boggs Harley Cecil Collie de Cliff Chubb Kermit Wiles Chubbs H. 8 S

Visiting Friends in City From Nebraska to Hastings

Mrs L W Whitacre and her husband Lieut Whitacre arrived from Nebraska City and are visiting friends in the city. He is a discharged veteran from the east and they plan to visit Mrs Whitacre’s parents in Hastings before moving to Ohio. She taught in Nebraska City schools last year and in the high school previously, noted as an excellent instructor.

L. W Whitacre Nebraska City

Commissioners faced with bridge losses after weekend flood

The board of county commissioners disclosed that 123 bridges were washed away by the weekend storm, with nine in South Bend precinct. They warn such destruction would raise bridge expenditures and suggest building methods to prevent recurrence.

Board of County Commissioners South Bend

Near Fatal Curtain Accident At Parmere Stage

During a class play rehearsal at Parmere yesterday, Ralph Holmes of the graduating class narrowly escaped severe injury when the asbestos curtain’s supporting rod broke. Heavy iron discs weighing several hundred pounds plummeted about forty feet, narrowly missing Holmes and punching holes in the floor at impact.

Parmere Ralph Holmes Mr. Holmes

Four Cass County Boys Land

Four Cass County boys returned from overseas reported in Newport News Virginia. Corporal Howard G. Andrews of Manley George A. Ossenkopp of Louisville Howard Ravencroft of Weeping Water and Ralph A. Arrows of Greenwood came home after months abroad and will be discharged after processing at a camp.

Newport News Cass County Howard G. Andrews Manley George A. Ossenkopp Louisville Howard Ravencroft Weeping Water Ralph A. Arrows Greenwood America

Millions of fish in J Streight’s home aquarium

J Streight described his aquarium at home where waters teem with young gold fish. He notes interest in hatchery observation, as newly hatched fish show remarkable size and numbers. He mentions improved success recently after prior difficulties.

Will J Streight

Ford Touring Car For Sale By Andrew Stohlman

For sale a Ford Touring car in good running order. Priced to sell by Andrew Stohlman. Louisville Nebraska.

Andrew Stohlman Louisville Nebr

Richardson Sensell Case Tractors and Separators

W. T. Richardson promotes Sensell Case tractors and separators, highlighting features and availability. The notice underscores local dealership details and product lineup for farming equipment.

W. T. Richardson

Karl Droege Returns to City After Health Deterioration

Karl Droege formerly in the railroad company's Kansas City blacksmith shop resigns due to health from a severe wartime operation. He has accepted his former position with the A. G. Bach grocery house in this city and will stay at home for now.

Karl Droege Kansas City A. G. Bach

Trip Across Country by Auto From Thursday's Day

Albert Schuldice and wife travel with Mrs. Rueland Mrs. Clarke and George Schuldice from Chicago to Plattsmouth visiting Albert Schuldice Sr. They plan to return when weather and roads allow.

Albert Schuldice Schuldice Rueland Wm.Clarke George Schuldice Chicago Plattsmouth Albert Schuldice Sr

Busy Day for Major Hall and Sister in Iowa Visit

Major Isaac Hall and his sister Miss Elizabeth arrived from Iowa this morning to handle business and visit friends. They report a busy period as their home undergoes expansion with new rooms and extensive remodeling including re finishing plastering painting and papering amid persistent rain.

Isaac Hall Elizabeth Iowa

Peculiar Lease Case Heads for Court Clash Over Coronade Suite

In Plattsmouth a dispute unfolds as Metropolitan Realty and Bankers Heart sue T. E. Petersen for possession of a Coronade apartment suite. Young leased then sublet to Petersen, rent offers were refused, and the district court cannot convene before the lease expires. The saga highlights a housing shortage and sparks talk of home ownership.

Metropolitan Realty Company Bankers’ Heart Company Coronade T. EB. Metersen Thomas Young Petersen Youngs Peterson Tefuseld Berson District Court Plattesmouth

Mrs H M B Howard Visits Then Heads West

Mrs HM B Howard of Waterloo sister of J S Rhosides arrived and visits with her brother before moving to Denver. Mr Howard has left for the mountain city to arrange a home for Mrs Howard and the children.

HM. B. Howard Waterloo J. S&s

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Tenance Inter Mr. Lewis Convention OF Elks Cass CO CP. Dodge Lizzie Aaron Casey Jones Mildred Schlater Cherry Carruthers Herald Jimmie Velma Ellicott Pickens Esther Godwin A. G. Bach & Company Appeals Isupervision First National Bank
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