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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1924
Page
3
Local figures attend university events, Masonic home cornerstone laying, and Decoration Day observances. Hog shipment to South Omaha stockyards, well sinking near Greenwood, and various visitors and improvements noted in Alvo and nearby towns.
A narrated item reports a baby once given away last Christmas by H D Richardson, procured from Bert Kitzel and won by Carl Johnson, now grown into a large pig that works on Johnson’s farm milking a cow and rooting around, still suckling the cow.
Business leaders stage two acts in Alvo on Saturday June 14. The program features the suspense play the Man Who Would Not Die and a comedy Todd of the Times. Admission is free.
A committee led by Arthur Dinges marked graves in Alvo Cemetery. Civil War soldiers honored include Wm. Linch, Joe Mullen, Alex Skyles, Wesley Bird, L. W. Friend and Rev. E. L. Uptegrove. World War I names are Ray Parsell, Dan Donnelly and L Prouty.
John Foreman, a chicken fancier, watched his dog bark at a wood pile by the chicken house. After he moved the wood, the dog nabbed a weasel while another escaped, and the dogs seemed to sense the animals aimed to reach the chickens.
Alvo’s ball team, boasting only two defeats this season one to Ashland and one by Alvo, trains with renewed vigor. They have not yet challenged Lincoln but may extend their pursuit of rivals as they aim for more victories.
Children led the Methodist church celebration with a well prepared program by the ladies of the church. A large audience enjoyed the event and joined in the Children’s Day tribute.
Miss Lydia Newkirk of Alvo and Mr. Clarence Veeders married in Council Bluffs and upon returning home were entertained by friends with a lively charivari. The revelry ended as the groom provided treats and well wishes for a peaceful life together.
Last Monday marked the fourth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur Dinges with a six o clock dinner at their home. Guests included Mrs Dinges sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Ted Nyden of Havelock, Mr George Bray and daughter Venus of Syracuse, S L Dinges and wife of Unadilla, and George Dinges and Miss Marie Guai cher of Havelock. The event followed Arthur Dinges discharge from World War I one year earlier.
Bishop Homer C. Stuntz of the Nebraska and Iowa district was honored at his funeral in Omaha with more than 1,000 attendees at First Methodist Church. Bishop Thomas C. Nicholson and Bishop Titus Lowe gave tributes, praising his evangelism, leadership, and care for youth and mission work.
Walter Ray Simmons faces execution at the Nebraska penitentiary on June 10 with his mother unaware of the fate. Attorney Josiah Coombs reports Judge Holmes has asked Governor Bryan for a respite and another application is before the board of pardons and paroles to avoid any deadlock.
Mrs William Barclay has been in serious condition for several days due to a stubborn cold. Family says her state remains grave and she is confined to bed.
Memorial Day observance in Nehawka included a ten to twelve business closure, a firing squad salute at Mt Pleasant cemetery, bugler echoes from Nebraska City, and a crowded auditorium with Rev Bradley’s patriotic address. The Legion post drew from Union, Murray, and Nehawka. two local boys served in both the Spanish American and World Wars. Sixty-six veterans rest in the Civil War plot, with sixteen decorated girls honoring each hero.
J C Eley of Lincoln Nebraska lauds Tanlac after seven years saying it restored his health and strength, gained 16 pounds, and prompted him to recommend it to many. The ad notes Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold and mentions Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation by the manufacturers.
A Great Northern exhibition in St Paul Minnesota showcased railroad progress from the pioneer St Paul to St Anthony line in 1862. The event featured the William Crooks locomotive and the first Minnesota train, plus modern equipment like all steel coaches and Pullman cars demonstrating half a century of railroading advances.
Farmers urged to ship poultry in carload lots to the New York market. Buyers state they will pay the top price and are prepared to take all poultry offered, with delivery guaranteed by the stated date.
A car load of live poultry is sought for delivery at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Wednesday June 11 for which payment is offered.
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