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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

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County Court Handles Day of Probate Business

Judge A H Duxbury presided over a busy probate session addressing estates in Muridlocz Murdock Elmwood and San Diego. Appeals on Sarah A Thimgean and guardianship for Zoz children were considered alongside appointments and executors in multiple estates.

A. H. Duxbury Sarah A. Thimgean Muridlocz Christian L. Miller Murdock Simon PF. Sites Elmwood John Bartes San Diego California Zoz Andrew Zoz Dwight N. Talcott Greenwood N. D. Talcott John Clarence Joe Lidgett

Man Escapes from Weeping Water Confinement

A mentally unbalanced prisoner escaped from an old garage in Weeping Water after Sheriff Stewart and County Attorney Kieck arrived to take custody. The jailerless man vanished, leaving authorities empty handed as he roamed free in Nebraska.

Sherif—&.P. Stewart W. G. Kieck Weeping Water

Pleasant remembrance sent to Mrs Higley by Council Bluffs ladies

Mrs Higgins received a large bouquet of artificial flowers from her son Jack Elledge a streetcar conductor in Council Bluffs. A group of aged ladies along his suburban route sent the flowers expressing gratitude for his courtesy and care. The remembrance honors the Higley family and those thoughtful ladies.

J. B. Higley Jack Elledge Council Bluffs Elledge Omaha Iowa City Elledes Higley Cowncil Bluffs

Distinguished Masons Visit Nebraska Masonic Home

A Monday visit by prominent Masons from across Nebraska toured the Masonic Home in Omaha and met residents. The delegation included O E Mickey Osceola Mil lard Robertson Omaha Supreme Judge Robert E Evans Dakota City Edward Burnham Norfolk Benjamin Pitman Chadron and Keith and Anna Evans son and daughter of Judge Evans. They praised the Home’s efficiency and surroundings.

Nebraska Masonic Home Grand Lodge Relief Committee O. E. Mickey Osceola Millard M. Robertson Omaha Robert E. Evans Dakota City Edward Burnham Norfolk Benjamin Pitman Chadron Keith Evans Anna Evans Evans

Classified Want Ad for Rental Space

A brief notice requests readers to place classified wants in the Journal for renting space or properties. The item invites locals to submit short ads to reach potential tenants or landlords through the newspaper classifieds.

Returns from Chicago after funeral and visit

Louis Tickotter traveled to Chicago for his uncle Louis Kagel’s funeral and returned home after a brief family visit. He saw his brother Henry Tickotter and grandmother Mrs. Carl Ehlers, whom he had not seen in years. He notes Chicago’s exceptionally hot dry weather with weeks without rain.

Louis Tickotter Chicago Louis Kagel Tiekotter Henry Tiekotter Carl Ehlers Louis

Settlement Confirmed In 1923 Wooster Injury Case

The Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Co. settles with Joseph Wooster for 3000 plus 435 already paid and 150 for medical treatment under workmen’s compensation. Wooster, struck at a Burlington railroad bridge site on November 30, 1923, suffered skull fracture and brain contusion and permanent disability. The settlement covers attorney fees and final court order directs payment.

Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Co Joseph Wooster Mr. Wooster Burlington Railroad Platte River Bridge Company Wooster Fred Anheuser Omaha

Most Delightful Program From Tuesdays Daily Library

An evening program of violin pupils from Mrs. A. D. Caldwell with an orchestra class was held at the public library. Soloists included Wilbur Hall Leona Hudson Ira Mumm and Grace Lindner with Laura Grossmen on banjo. The class featured Grace Lindner Leona Hudson Ira Mumm Wilbur Hall Marie Horn Jeen Caldwell on strings Eleanor McCarty banjo George Caldwell trumpet Frederick Gorder sax Hubert Wurl trombone Helen Wurl piano and Vivian Teich contributed two piano numbers.

A. D. Caldwell Public Library Wilbur Hall Leona Hudson Ira Mumm Grace Lindner Laura Grossmen Marie Horn Jeen Caldwell Eleanor McCarty George Caldwell Frederick Gorder Hubert Wurl Helen Wurl Vivian Teich Caldwell

Alley v Alley divorce filing cites cruelty and desertion

John C. Alley asks for a divorce from Nettie M. Alley in Beal District Court. He claims cruelty and desertion since fall 1924 and seeks custody of their minor daughter Opal Alley, 6, with marriage at Malvern Iowa on January 26, 1919.

Attorny J. A

Memorial Day Visit From Old Snoma Ranch Family

Mr and Mrs Peter Vallery arrived in the city Saturday for Memorial Day from their Snoma ranch east of Fruitdale. They were joined by Mrs Mary Wright 84 a Fruitdale resident whose husband son and daughter rest in Pine Slope cemetery. Though feeble she attended the Memorial services with her son in law and his daughter. Mrs Wright long connected with Cass county dating to the seventies and is sister to T W Vallery and Henry Vallery of near Murray.

Peter Vallery Snoma Fruitdale

Isler Carnival Coming to Plattsmouth for Week

J B Parker representing Isler Greater Shows announced a week long carnival in Plattsmouth Cass county from Monday June 15 to Saturday June 20. The ten show units plus five rides will tour Red Oak Iowa this week and travel to the tourist park on Washington avenue arriving Sunday afternoon.

J. B. Parker Isler Committee of the American Legion Plattsmouth Cass County Isser Red Oak Iowa Washington Avenue

Car crashes into shop window on North Fifth Street

Mrs G E Brubacher’s Ford rolled from a curb and struck Martin Cash and Carry window on North Fifth, shattering the large plate glass but causing no injuries. The runaway car was moved by spectator P A Mc Crary and driven away. Brubacher and Mrs Heinrich were shaken but unharmed.

Thesday North Fifth Street Bates G. E. Brubacher

City Appeals Case Over Parked Car Hit Electrolier

Plattsmouth appeals a county court ruling in a dispute with Ralph Doud over a car that rolled from a Main Street parking spot, struck an electrolier at Sixth and Main, and caused $68 in city damage. The court found for Doud and taxed $25 to the city. the case heads to district court before Judge Begley.

Plattsmouth Ralph Doud Main Street Drs. Livingston Main Streets Doud

Gradoville Orchestra Delights Ports mouth Dance Hall Crowd

The new Gradoville orchestra presented to Ports mouth on Friday at the Eagles hall has become a season hit. The group impresses with volume and tone, attracting dancers. Gradoville notes careful assembling of a talented lineup for the new organization.

Gradoville Portsmouth Eagles Hall

Hon W H Newell Returns to Nebraska in Improving Health

Hon W H Newell has just returned to Nebraska from a winter in Fort Lauderdale Florida and is feeling greatly improved despite advanced age and infirmities. He is regaining strength and enjoys familiar associations with family and friends who are delighted by his better condition.

W. H. Newell Nebraska Fort Lauderiaile Florida Newell

Man and girl taken in here on Saturday

A 14 year old girl Margaret Brown and a 28 year old man Earl Showalter were taken into custody after being found wandering along the Burlington tracks. They were held by Sheriff E P Stewart after questioning at the courthouse and later returned to Omaha by South Side police where charges were to be filed against the man.

Margearet Brown South Omaha Ida Brown South Twenty-sixth Street Earl Showalter Ace Richmond Indiana South Side Papililon Plattsmouth Cudahy Showalter Stewart Omaha

George O Dovey Joins Hole In One Club At Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth official George O Dovey a cashier at First National bank joined the Hole In One Club after a Friday round at the Plattsmouth club. His shot on hole No 9 went in the cup proving his skill and earning him prizes from the national organization along with personal satisfaction.

George O. Dovey First National Bank R. P. Westover Jess Varga Dovey Plattsmouth Bundy

Business forms of all kinds printed as the Fonewal offic

A brief notice describes Fonewal offering printing of various business forms. The readable text notes services for office documents and related printing needs, implying a focus on standard administrative materials.

City Prevails In District Court Land Tax Suit

The City of Plattsmouth won a land tax case in district court Saturday over John H. Wiles and others seeking to strip a southern city tract from municipal boundaries. Testimony cited water fire and light services and police protection to defend keeping the area inside the city limits. The judge ruled the city’s case persuasive and denied the plaintiffs’ petition.

John H. Wiles Plattsmouth L. O. Minor Sandin Nebraska Gas & Electric Co Hinrichsen Barcley

Henry Hilbert Estate Hearings in County Court

At the county court room Judge A H Duxbury presided over a Henry Hilbert estate hearing. Mrs Bert Reed claimed 394 dollars for care and board of the deceased. after evidence the court awarded 200 dollars from the estate. Judge Allen J Beeson represented the estate and Charlies E Martin represented the claimants.

Dallar Court House A. H. Duxbury Henry Hilbert Bert Reed Hilbert Allen J. Beeson Charlies E. Martin

Councilman Schutz Plans Jail Cleaning and Sanitation

Tulsa Daily reports Councilman Schutz of the parks and improvement committee prepares plans to plaster and clean the city jail. He seeks interior washing and removal of bedding and vermin, aiming for a sanitary, halfway respectable facility for prisoners.

Tulsdey Dallye Schutz Fourth Ward Mr. Schutz

Commissioners Equalizing Opens Three Day Session

The Cass county board of commissioners began a three day session at the courthouse functioning as a board of equalization. State law requires a period between three and twenty days and the Cass county board has consistently settled tax complaints within the three day limit.

Board of County Commissioners Court House Cass County Board

Camp Fire Girls Hold Regu lar Social Meeting

The Campfire Girls met at Miss Louisa Albert's home for a regular social gathering with a planned program. Members participated in activities before an afternoon tea featuring a dainty lunch served by Miss Albert and her aunt Miss Margaret Albert.

Miss Louisa Albert Flinch Miss Margaret Albert

Miss Violette Begley Returns Home After Surgery

Miss Violette Begley, recently operated on for appendicitis at Methodist hospital in Omaha, returned home to this city yesterday. Judge and Mrs James T Begley drove up to Omaha to bring her back, noting her rapid recovery after only a week in the hospital.

Violette Begley Methodist Omaha James T. Begley Mise Violette

Former Superintendent Brooks Named Burlington Iowa Schools Head

W G Brooks of Plattemouth and York has been elected superintendent of Burlington Iowa schools. Brooks previously led Plattemouth and York districts and served as secretary of the Nebraska High School Athletic Association. Burlington’s 24000 population implies a larger district to manage and expand.

W. G. Brooks Plattsmouth Iowa Smiomdas Brooks Burlington York Nebraska Plattemouth Nebraska City Nebraska High School Athletic Association

Piatt Wiltsey Marriage Sealed in Lincoln Nebraska

Estell Piatt son of Mr and Mrs George Piatt of Silver City and Miss Alice G Wiltsey of Alliance Nebraska were married Tuesday June 2 in Lincoln. Piatt will join his brother Clyde at Treynor for now. Piatt was grandson of the late N B Piatt, longtime Glenwood resident.

Lincoln Neb Estell Piatt George Piatt Silver City Alice G. Wiltsey Alliance Piatt Clyde Treynor Glenwood Tribune N. 8. Piatt

Hot Shot timer brush for Ford vehicles

Advertisement noting a "Hot Shot" timer brush for Ford cars trucks and tractors. Sold postpaid at 21.50 with money back guarantee. Agent S A Van Winkle contact 410-6td-d4tw.

Ford S. A. van Winkle

Death of Mrs Hans Kemp Former Cass County Resident

A message from Fred H. Mumm reports the death of Mrs Hans Kemp in Lockwood Missouri. She lived in Cass county for years and farmed near the city before moving with family to Lockwood fifteen years ago. Survived by husband and son Henry Kemp. sister of the late Peter Goos and Mrs Anna Goos.

Fred H. Mumm Hans Kemp Lockwood Missouri Cass County M. G. Stava

Pioneer Day celebrates 116th Bellevue event with tableaux

Governor Adam McMullen officializes the celebration to be held in Bellevue on Saturday June 20 with the Nebraska State Historical Society organizing tableaux photographs as the main feature. Old timers gather at 11 00 A M for reunions followed by luncheon R A Kirkpatrick American Legion Historian will recount Bellevue's history. The day includes a patriotic address by the governor and carnival amusements athletic contests a Bellevue Athletic Club vs Bellevue Independents baseball game and open air dancing.

Adam McMullen Nebraska State Historican Society Ellevue R. A. Kirkpatrick American Legion Bellevue Bellevue Athletic Club Bellevue Independents

Junior Sluggers Forfeit Game After Opponent Absence

The Junior Sluggers were ready to play when Johnny Kaiasek and his nine failed to arrive as the time approached. Johnny had gone fishing with his team, and the umpire declared the game forfeited to the Junior Sluggers.

Mondey Sporting Department the Journal Johnny Kaiasek Johnny

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Journal Bridge Co ASES Legion Drum Corps Sheriff Stewart Camp Fire Girls Lockwood, MO Junior Sluggers Yael
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