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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1918

Page

2

Recital at Miss Gass Home Showcases Student Talent

A large gathering of parents and friends attended Miss Olive Gass's annual piano recital on West Marble Street. Notable numbers included Rendels Gogle on E flat horn Recreation, vocal solo The Spring Has Come by Mrs. Charles Jelinek with Estelle Baird on piano, Humoresque violin solo by Mrs. F D Caldwell with Christine Coughlin, and a Shower of Stars finale.

Olive Gass West Marble St Miss Gass Rendles Gogle Lawrence Bogle Charles Jelinek Estelle Baird F. PD. Caldwell Christine Coughan Bogie

Nehawka men fined for motorcycle speed test in city

Messrs Aubrey and Grover Hopkins visiting Nehawka residents called on Judge M Archer by invitation of Chief Wm Barclay and paid a five dollar fine plus costs each after being found to exceed sixty miles per hour on a motorcycle. The pair appeared satisfied with the moderate assessment.

Messrs Aubrey Grover Hopkins Nehawka Wm. Barclay Polies M. Archer

Red Cross Worker To Serve In France Departing Soon

Prem Seondava with Mr I G McCluskey and young Catherine depart for Omaha to visit Mrs McClusky sister Ethel Hughes before she sails to France with the 4th Red Cross unit. Hughes will enter active service as a Red Cross worker in the near future as plans for departure are set.

Prem Seondava Bras I. G. McCluskey Little Darehkder Catherine Omaha McClusky Si Ethel Hughes France Red Cross Ned Cross Ethel Hughes

Dr Thomas' Eclectic Remedy for Cuts and Burns

An 23 year household medicine sells Dr Thomas eclectic remedy for cuts sprains burns scalds and bruises in drug stores priced at 2 cents and 60 cents.

America Dr. Thomas Eclectic Iy

Lost Ford tire between Plattsmouth and Guy Kiser farm

A brand new Geedrich Ford tire is lost between Plattsmouth and the Guy Kiser farm home. Finder should notify Mrs. C. N. Beverage.

Plattsmouth Guy Kiser Geedrich Mre.c. N. Beverage

Former Plattsmouth Girl Visits Here

Mrs CC W Belville of Southwestern Minnesota visits Plattsmouth in the company of local friends. Eva Sherman Belville, a former Plattsmouth high school graduate, spoke in Lake Crystal on Red Cross Paris in Wartime and visited Paris in 1914 with her husband. Their son Lloyd Belville serves in the U S Marine Corps in France. Mrs Belville plans a two to three week stay and notes W Sherman in Los Angeles.

CC. W. Belville Minnesota G. F. S. Burton Belville Eva Sherman Plattsmouth Our High School C. W. Sherman The Daily Journal Lake Crystal Federation of Women’s Clubs Red Cross Paris Los Angeles Calif

Machinery dealers advertise mowers and repairs by Gorder

John I. Gorder of Plattsmouth Nebraska lists Having Machinery McCormick and Deering mowers and rakes with a full line of repairs. W. E. Rosencrans returns from a state trip reporting good conditions and heads to Weeping Water for daily business.

McCormick and Deering Same John I. Gorder Plattsmouth, Neb W. E. Rosencrans

Landmark Home to Be Razed for Modern Bungalow

The Bates family will remove their north Seventh Street house built in 1863 by Henry Boeck and Chris Metzgar Jr to make way for a contemporary bungalow. The long, contested chain of ownership includes George Boeck, Altapper of Weeping Water, and James M. Pattee before Abram Rupley, with the property later acquired by R. A. Bates. The change aims to boost the city’s housing stock and continue the pattern of newer, quality homes in the area.

Morndauss Daily Robert Bates North Seventh Street R. A. Bates Henry Boeck Chris Metzgar Jr George Boeck Mr. Boack James M. Pattee Abram Rupley Bates

Decree Set Aside In Gaskill Divorce Suit

Margret Gaskill filed for divorce against husband John M. Gaskill. He failed to appear, leading to a decree in favor of the plaintiff. Later the court learned he was in the U S Army and had no notice, so the decree was set aside.

Margret Gaskill John M. Gaskill United States Army

Death Claims Dr. J. W. Dean Father of Local Resident

Dr. John W. Dean of Maryville Missouri, born February 20 1842 in Kentucky, died at 4 30 this morning. Civil War surgeon, Rush Medical College graduate, practiced medicine in Maryville over fifty years. Survived by daughter Mrs J F Douglas. funeral to be held in Maryville at Dr L E Deans home with remains traveling by Burlington two tonight.

Daly John W. Dean J. BE. Douglas Dean Kentucky Rush Medical College Chicago Nancy Abigail Lege Gosport Ind Maryville Marysville Oklahoma J. FE. Donglas Maryville From the Home of His Son Dr. L. E. Dean Burlington

Walter Tower Accepts New Garage Post in Kearney

Walter Tower departed from Mondary's Dalle in his self built speedster to take a job at Co. L. Fay's garage in Kearney. He formerly worked here and will earn fifteen dollars more per week in his new position. The trip began around eight o'clock yesterday morning with an expected arrival by evening.

Mondary Dalle Walter Tower Kearney Co. L. Fay Walter

Joseph E Wiles Buys New Chandler Six Car

Joseph E Wiles purchased a new Chandler six from John F. Gorder for himself and his wife. He chose the Dispatch Model, claiming it to be the fastest car of the year. The Robin Bez Elite is the car’s name, noted for its beauty and up to date equipment.

Joseph E. Wiles Chandler John F. Gorder Dispatch

Five Die in Railroad Crossing Auto Crash Near Seneca

Lincoln message reports Cary Ayers his wife and three children killed crossing a Burlington road railroad crossing. Two children survived the crash and a policy paid just over two thousand dollars. J W Holmes, Lincoln rep for the company, notified.

J. W. Holmes Lincoln Seneca Cary Ayers Burlington Road Holmes

Arrival and possible Marines battle involvement in France

Byron Armes reports to his mother from France noting letters written May 5 and May 18. He describes a thirty hour ride and suggests Marines fought the Huns in the current engagement, with his unit moved ashore and likely present in the action.

Byron Armes France Byron Landine

Chickens Won’t Hatch Near Fort Omahe After Gun Vibrations

Mrs. Julius Neilson visited Ft. Omahe this afternoon carrying many young chickens for friends Mrs. Andrew Johnsen and Mrs. Oscar Johnsen. The strong gun vibrations reportedly prevented hatching at the site.

Julius Neilson Ft. Omahe Moesdames Andrew and Oscar Johnsen

Harry Lutz Buried at Oak Hill

The funeral of the late Harry Lutz was held yesterday from the Methodist church in this city. The entire funeral cortege came from Omaha in autos. Services were conducted by a minister and singers from Omaha and the interment was at Oak Hill cemetery.

Pneily Harry Luts Methodist Omaha Oak Hill Cemetery

Burdeck Blood Bitters Promoted for Dyspepsia

Advertisement claims Burdeck Blood Bitters strengthen digestion and purify the blood for dyspepsia. Sold at all drug stores for $1.25 a bottle.

Obituary for Mae Ken Bates Goodman in Plattsmouth

Mae Ken Bates Goodman, born November 25, 1880 in Plattsmouth, died June 5, 1918 after an accident and blood poisoning. She was married to B. F. Goodman and left three children, a mother, and a sister. Funeral held June 7 at the Christian church in Plattsmouth with Rev. Hargett presiding.

Krom Mondas Mae Ken Bates Goodman Mae Mhe Goodman Plattsmouth B. F. Goodman Christian Church Hargett

Auto crash on rough roads injures Frank S Shelden

Last Saturday evening Frank S Shelden riding near Murray was thrown against the car bows on rough roads south of Oscar Gapens place. He sustained a deep cut about three inches long on his nose and cheek and said he was thankful it was not worse, calling for road repairs.

Mondas Frank S. Shelden Murray Oscar Gapens Place Frank

Public Notice of Real Estate Transfer in Mynard Cass Co

Legal publication announcing a petition by Edward J T Connelly to appoint a trustee and transfer parcel Twenty 20 and Twenty One 21 in Lone s First Addition Mynard Cass Nebraska from the Methodist Episcopal Church to the Nebraska Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church United States of America. Hearing set for June 26 1915 at 10 am with objections invited and notice published in The Blattsmouth Journal for three weeks and posted in three public places.

Edward J. T. Connely Methodist Episcopal Church Mynard Nebraska United States of America Edward J.T. Connelly Cass County Willets Lone’s Mynerd Methodist Episcopal Church of Hat Sail Methodist Episcopal Church Blattsmouth Journal Cass James T. Begley Distreit Court

Estate of Francis S White probate petition filed in Cass County

State of Nebraska Cass county 8 in County Court notice to interested persons creditors and heirs that A W Willetas filed a petition alleging Francis S White died intestate in Cass County on January 7 1911 and owned described real estate as resident inhabitant of the county

State of Nebraska Cass County Francis S White A. W. Willetas Franccis White Suk Beinze

Heirs Filed Petition in Plattsmouth Nebraska Case

Probate petition seeks decree determining heirship for deceased W J White and listed heirs Diana Edgerton White Rosa A Leonard Florence White Redfern Anna White Janet White Esther White and John H White beneficiaries with hearing set May 24 1918 in County Court Plattsmouth Nebraska Judge Allen J Beeson supervises the matter and seal shown.

Plattsmouth Case -Courtty Nebraska Diana Edgerton White W. J. White Rosa A. Leonard Francis EK. White A. CC. White Florence White Redfern Anna Ft Said Phattemouth Allen J. Beeson

Estate of Josephine Ruffner creditors notice

In Cass county Nebraska County Court Plattsmouth the estate of Josephine Agnes Ruffner deceased creditors are notified to appear July 5 1918 and October 5 1918 at 10 am to examine claims with three months to present and one year for payment from July 5 1918 witness seal May 15 1918 County Judge

Josephine Agnes Ruffner Plattsmouth Vleime John Chalfont Pintismoeuth Jail County Clajims Sevinst Jims A. Lh Said

Notice to heirs in Oldham estate action in Cass County

Legal notice to Pauline Oldham and others in the estate of George J. Oldham. A petition was filed May 22 1918 in Cass County District Court seeking an order directing the administratrix to convey two lots and additional land in Plattsmouth Nebraska upon payment of the balance due under a 1917 contract. A hearing on the petition is scheduled.

Pauline Oldham George J. Oldham Richard Conway Oldham Cuzza J. Baker Lacuna Connally Fay Oldham John J. Oldham Jessie D. Snyder Ellison L. Oldham James W. Oldham Vera H. Oldham Pelly Oldham Mary L. Craig Plaintify District Court Cass County Nebraska Diaiitif

Creditors notice in Cass County Nebraska estate case

The State of Nebraska Cass County notices in the County Court at Plattsmouth regarding the estate of John Chalfont Deceased. Creditors must present claims within three months from June 25 1918 with debts due within one year from June 25 1918. County Judge signs and seals the notice.

Estate of George J. Oldham petition to convey property

Frank Lillie files in Cass county Nebraska a 1915 petition asking the estate administratrix to convey the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 31 town 11 range 14 to the plaintiff upon payment of balance due. The petition seeks a court order and a heirs notice appears with co plaintiff Rawls as attorney.

Pauline Oldham George J. Oldham Richard Conway Oldhvirm Cuzca J. Baker Lacunz Connally Pauline Oltham Fray Oldham Jessie DD Snyder Ellison L.oidhan Janes W. Oldham Vera BM. Ondham Polly Oldham Mary L. Craig Jackson G. Oldham District Court Cass County Nebraska George J. Oltham Plantsmouth Frank Lillie A. Rawls

Liberty Bond appeal urges investment over rusting dollars

The piece encourages readers to stop letting dollars rust and instead invest in Liberty Bonds to support national needs. It frames the bonds as a prudent patriotic choice for securing funds and aiding government projects.

Uncle Sam

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