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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1920

Page

3

Local Notes On People And Visits In Union Area

Community tidbits mention Tobert Willis, Mir Tessie Tand ane Panchie ice Tarrell visiting friends in Omaha. Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter Rachel return to University Place. G. W. Cheney attends Union matters and markets from Trion. Mont Toon visits Prailz for firm affairs. Lene Baretta joins Sheldon Manufacturing in Nehansi t. Mary Foeseter visits Union, Mites Be pin visits. Mrs. F. Dratee shows slight improvement and hopes for full recovery.

Tobert Willis Sarace Hes Faust Marion Mir Tessie Ice Tarrell Frievuis Omaha Mary Taylor Rachel Union University Place G. W. Cheney Alee Tad Satorions Lene Baretta Welversity Sheldon Manufacturing Companys Nehansit Afr Carritt Mites Mary Foeseter Oma

Local residents visit friends across Nebraska and Iowa

The report lists visits by Mite McCarthy and others visiting relatives in Wyoming, Nebraska City, Enion, Union, and Nehawka. It notes travel by A. J. Decker, Vernon T. Arn, Henry Gegeure, and L. Austin, plus Missouri Pacific rail delays and local housing plans in Nehawka.

Mite McCarthy West Missouri Pacific Vernon T. Arn Union Mr. Arn Plats Touth

Notable visitors pass through Union Monday morning

McCartney of Wyoming visited Union briefly on business. Chester D. Austin known as Jack began as a new frewman in Union. Rev E Fletcher left Union for Lincoln to pursue painting. George J. Spohn of Superior visited and stayed with CC L Greves. Jean Applecote of Lincoln studied civil engineering in the capital and visited Union. Applegate took a new foreman role in Montana. Ear L Shoemaker of Omaha visited Union to oversee Farmers Union firms and a grain elevator, serving as bookkeeper.

Join McCartney Wyoming Union Chester D. Austin Jack City of Rev. E. Fletcher Lincoln George J. Spohn Superior Rock Bluffs CC. L. Greves Jean Applecote Capitol City Thin Town West Applegate Montana Ear L. Shoemaker Omaha Vaien Farmers Union Companies of Union

Union Player Hoback Severely Injured Finger in Mintre miouth Game

John Hoback of Union suffered a severe finger injury while making a good play in the Union versus Mintre miouth game last Sunday. He remained in the game and set a few records despite the injury.

John Hoback Union Mintremiouth John

Painters Freshen Union Depot as Missouri Pacific Improves

A gang of painters refreshed the Union passenger station reflecting the railroad’s improvement efforts. The work enhances the station’s appearance and facility for travelers and business dealings, presenting a cleaner, more welcoming facade.

Missouri Pacific Railway Union Tien

Moving Barn to His Farm in Union Area

Mr. Leach employs Henry West Harry Leach Emery and Joseph Bauer to dismantle the livery stable landmark and move the material to the Leach farm near Union where a large hay barn will be built.

Er. B. Leach Henry West Harry Leach Emery Joseph Bauer Pete Enigg Mr. Leach Union

Land Deals Bring Morton Substantial Returns

De2s Co. F. Morton, who bought land near Grant in the western state and grew five thousand bushels of wheat last year, has sold that land at about thirty dollars per acre more. He has purchased 240 acres near Fullerton in Nance county, paying FASI per acre, considering it prime food land for Cass county.

F. Morton City of Grant Fullerton Nance County Cass County

Upton Receives Prospects of Oil on Farm Land Near Brewster

Earle Upton writes from Brewster about prospecting on a Farm near Mr. Upton who owns two sections. Indications for oil improve with depth. If oil is found in paving quantities it would benefit the country and raise value of the 1200 acre land. He recently offered the land for sale at 20000 but a technicality halted the trade. Mr. Upton feels fortunate not to have completed the sale.

Henry Gegeure Lincoln Hirle A. H. Austinvg Grandpa S.J. Roveh Union Noid Nehawka L.gt. Upton Peter Campbell Arrita Colorado Upton Campbell Grant Neb S&s Earle Upton Brewster Lynn Neb W. A. Taylor Vir Missie Wm. Barritt Nebraska Avoca Weepitiz Gabe Weeping Water Creek A. H. Austin L. R. Upton

Fragmented report of car wreck detour near Ft. Crook

Broken car wreck on the Missouri Pacific at Ft. Crook causes detours to Lewisville. Passengers and freight were redirected. travelers from the south faced limited transport options. KR Propst drove to pick up his daughter and helped other travelers on toward Tartsmouth.

Missouri Pacific Ft. Crook Lewisville Union Tartsmouth KR. L. Propst Wace Daugher W. Elliott Plettemouth

Weinnie Roast Enjoyed by Epworth Society at Everett Home

The Epworth Cazue youth group of the Methodist church held a very pleasant evening at George Everett's home with a weinnie roast around a large bon fire. Members stayed late and felt the event was worthwhile and fun.

Epworth Young People's Society of the Methodist Church George Everett

Masonic and Eastern Star Public Installation at Elmwood

The Masonic order and the Order Eastern Star plan a public installation at their Elmwood temple next Saturday for members and spouses. Master I. V. McCrosy invites Rev. W. A. Taylor to give the address, with attendance expected from Union including Mr. Taylor and wife and Jack Liggett and wife.

Elmwood Masonic Order Order Eastern Star I. V. McCrosy W. A. Taylor Jack Liggett The Union Rev. Taylor Ser

Vices of Baptist Church Service Set for Wabash

An event regarding the Baptist church vices will be held in Wabash the following day, focusing on religious activities and community matters.

Vices of the Baptist Church Wabash

Local resident leaves for Hot Springs sanatorium

D. W. Foster of Union, long time in the community, departed for Hot Springs, South Dakota. He will stay at the soldiers and sailors sanitarium for medical labs and treatment hoping to gain benefits from the care received.

D. W. Foster Union Hot Springs South Dakota Soldiers and Sailors Sanitaarium

Children Day Arrangements Set for Methodist Church

Children's Day observance is planned at the Methodist church next Sunday evening with a special program of excellent numbers. The evening service time will be given up for the cause and all who attend will find the entertainment worthwhile.

Reverend J B Taylor Takes Post in Nebraska City

The Rev J B Taylor formerly minister at Union Baptist Church moved to Nebraska City last week to become the regular pastor there. His household goods accompanied by a truck, with L G Todd and W B Banning providing transport.

Nebraska City J. B. Taylor Baptist Church In Union First Baptist Curch Me. Taylor Messie L. G. Todd W. B. Banning

Held Services at Sciota School

Regular services were held last Sunday at the Sciota School with Rev. W A Taylor leading morning and evening. Bible school was well attended by officers and is described as very healthy. Rev and Mrs Taylor dined and supped with James Stoddy and family and remained for the evening services.

Sciora School W. A. Taylor

Three Young Women Leave for Peru Summer Teaching Program

Hessie Le Rue and Frances Bauer departed last Monday for Peru to attend a summer teacher training school. The trio will prepare for teaching and expect to earn remuneration from their work, with the writers predicting success for these bright young ladies.

Deloras Hessie le Rue Frances Bauer Peru Thea Sutetier Othey

Reception for Co-Workers by Intermediate Baptist Girls

The young ladies of the intermediate grades in the Baptist Sunday school hosted a reception at the church for the senior girls. The event was pleasant with dainty refreshments and sparked a hopeful, kindly spirit among attendees.

Baptist Sunday School Setior Nic

Union Overtakes Plattsmouth In Late-Extra Home Run Rally

Last Sunday Union failed to face the Burlington shop team when the visitors cancelled. Plattsmouth sourced a county seat squad that battled Union closely with Bruce Wolfe homering and Glen Kline adding more hits. Union finished with 12 runs to Plattsmouth’s six as Roy Wood and Bob Eaton pitched in later innings.

Union Burlington Plattsmouth Bruce Wolfe Glen Kline Roy Wood Bob Eaton Egin Hatheway John Pearsley John Whwoback II Glen Wiine Earl Usthawiyec David Eaton D. B. Lynders Earl _Wolfe Bruce Wolfess Fred Line Rey Wood Ed Eaton Milton Clarence Platts

Missouri King Stud Notice at A L Becker Farm 1920

Missouri King a black jack with mealy points is advertised as a stallion at the A L Becker farm for the 1920 foaling season. The service fee is 12.50 to insure a colt stands and suckles and mares moved from the county incur a fine payable on demand. The owner disclaims liability for accidents.

A.L. Becker Farm

Union Park Game Announcement Between Union and Eegie

The lineup lists Neit zél, Winstott, Herald, fFan worth, Moore, Newman, O'Donnell, Kelly, and Carey. A game between Union and Eegie is set for next Sunday at Union Park. watch for the official bill for details.

Neitzél Winstott Herald Ss fFanworth Moore Newman O'Donnell Kelly Carey Union Eegie Union Park

Union Neb man's sixty ninth birthday celebrated quietly

The 69th birthday of BD Lynn of Union Nebraska was celebrated with a gathering of neighbors and friends the night before. Foods included ice cream strawberries and four kinds of cake and a song closed the social before guests departed.

Dr M D Thomas Dies in Palmyra Community Leader

Former Union citizen Dr M D Thomas longtime town druggist and practicing physician died at his Palmyra home last Friday. He leaves a wife and four sons Harry Herman Harvey and Lowell. Funeral held in Palmyra Sunday attended by many from Union and Murray.

Union M. D. Thomas Palmyra Thomas Harry Thomas Missouri Pacific Falls City Herman Thomas Nehawka Harvey Lowell Murray H. M. Frans Charles Garrison Harold Frans Mesdames Belle Frans Jennie Frans Messrs Ray and Rue Frans

Hay for Sale in Nehawka Nebraska by Troop

Clover and timothy hay for sale offered by W. C. Troop of Nehawka Nebraska. Contact details not provided.

Clover Timothy Lay W. C. ‘Troop Nehawka Neb B. P. R. Eves Maybelle Troop

Robert Shrader Seen Near Murray After Several Years Away

Robert Shrader of near Murray is in the area today tending to business matters, his first return in years noted by local observers.

Robert Shrader Murray

Family Reunion of Morter Family in Virginia Roots

Six sons and five daughters of the Morter family gathered at W. A. Porter’s home on Sunday for a reunion tied to a visit by a sister and husband from Seven Mile Ford Virginia. The group, representing three generations, included many Portsmouth and Lincoln residents and a long family history dating back 44 years. A picnic dinner was shared on the lawn with relatives from Nebraska Iowa and Virginia in attendance.

Morter W. AL Porter Joneth Seven Mile Ford Virsetnisa Viretnia A. Jd. Porter Virginia Freeda D. T. Rice Seven. Mile John Porter Aveca Nebraska W. Copenhaver Nebraska City Glen Porter Wanango Wade Porter van Potton Lincoln G. M. Porter Will Elliott Sidney Iowa St .G. Porter Letha Porter W. It. Porter J.C. Snavyely Charlese Swan Jane Union

Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Claims Pure Blood Benefit

An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters claiming pure blood and sound digestion. It targets men and women with phrases about impure blood and disease and lists a price of $1.25 at drugstores.

Visits to Omaha Highlight Local Departure

J B Wiles travels to Omaha this afternoon for a brief visit. Miss Julia Hermann also departs for Omaha to spend time with her sister Mrs J H Donnelly.

J. B. Wiles Omaha Julia Hermann Omatha J. Hi. Donnelly

Bride Mire Lorene Johnson to Wed OL A Cody Saturday

The J. K. Johnson family announces the marriage of Mire Lorene to Ol A Cody. The ceremony will take place at the bride’s mother’s home in Lincoln on Saturday evening June Ath. The bride is granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph W. Johnsen of this city.

J. K. Johnson Mire Lorene Johnson OL. A. Cody Lincoln Joseph W. Johnsen

Johnsons Visit In City Sunday At Mrs. Johnson Home

Frank Tr. Johnson and wife with two children from near Weeping Water spent Sunday in the city visiting Mrs. J. W. Johnson, mother of Mr. Johnson, at her home.

Frank Tr. Johnson J. W. Johnson Mr. Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union Department Amonia R. D. Stine Jans Bros, Lumber Company Sciota Missouri Gelebrates Dan Lynn Cronp A. L. Becaxer Earl Merritt Lincoln County Chas. Bowdish Union, Neb Baby Overland Robert Willis Siles ER. Tarry Peters Trost Bhig Umaha Ros Johnston
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