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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1926
Page
4
Greenwood shines with visits from Eva Hoendell and others staying with Smiths. juror P. A. Sanborn in Plattsmouth. multiple residents travel to Lincoln Weeping Water and Adams for business. Jardine Motor sells ten cars. Bucknell buys a Ford. school and bank officials change posts. Cass county League schedule set and trips to Colorado for summer study.
Henry Wilkin driving south near Eagle collided with Albert Franct after a hedge blocked the crossroads. The wagon Wilkin rode in overturned, injuring Wilkin’s back and fracturing Mrs. Wilkin’s arm. The other vehicle sustained slight damage with no injuries.
On last Tuesday Meyers Brothers shipped five fattened cattle cars from their Greenwood area farm and one hog car. Earl Heightshue also sent a mixed hog and cattle car, bringing total outbound to seven cars that day in a notably large shipment.
Verne Scheffer left with his family for Graceville in North Dakota about two weeks ago and stayed all summer. They returned last Monday after traveling by car, noting good rains and a recent improvement after a prior dry spell.
After nine years of dormancy due to high prices the American Live Stock Company resumes manufacturing its famous stock remedy. General manager W. E. Newkirk announces the product is protected by Nebraska stock remedy laws and urges farmers who have used it to continue its use.
At the regular meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star of Greenwood the lodge conferred the mysteries of the degree on candidates John Gabel of Waverly Mrs W A Armstrong of Greenwood R K Holly postmaster of Waverly and Roy Johnson of nearby area. After the ceremony they adjourned to the banquet room for a celebratory meal.
About thirty Odd Fellows visited the Louisville lodge on Monday for a celebration. Four Louisville members with over twenty five years in the lodge were present and received decorations. The grand master attended and delivered an excellent address. Decorations went to Mike Tritsch of Plattsmouth J Mayfield F H Nichols and Henry Inhelder of Moorefield.
Alvo plays at Elmwood on June 16. Eagle plays at Murdock on June 19. Avoca plays at Palmyra on June 19. Unadilla plays at Greenwood on June 16.
A pleasant gathering at William Meyers home honored bride elect Marguerite McDonald of Murdock. The two Misses Meyers hosted a wedding shower for Marguerite who is to wed William Meyers Jr on June 1st. A large group of friends attended and many costly presents were given.
The Greenwood team plays an excellent game, remaining undefeated after five games. The home side shows strong enthusiasm and pep as they continue their winning streak.
The article notes the team who have shown strong form are confident about continuing their run but anticipate a tough proposition in the near future and will strive to perform at their best.
Miss Irma Weideman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weideman and Mr Paul Soderberg of Lincoln were married at the home of their parents. The ceremony featured a wedding march by Mrs P L Hall and included attendants Miss Inez Weideman and Allen Soderberg. The couple will reside in Kansas City where the groom works for Procter Gamble.
Dr Heineman and Dr Leopold listed with local offices as visitors. Prem Frantz and Col Hall traveled to Neb City for a bankers convention. Clara May Thompson departed for the west and Seattle to visit her sister. Local figures Bt witness Henriksen will. Ptacek from Chicago visiting due to a death. Attendees include Tefft of Weeping Water and others moving through Plattsmouth.
Henry Trout leaves this morning for North Platte to see a brother then continues to Golden Colorado to visit another brother he has not seen in about thirty years. Mrs. J A Johnson and daughter from Hillrace Colorado depart after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Co P Sydebotham, parents of Mrs. Johnson, with Mrs. Sydebotham accompanying to Omaha. Miss Altice Pollock returns from Rochester Minnesota where her niece Eleanor Minor has recovered well and is expected to return to health soon.
The Journal highlights Bates Book and Stationery Store bargain Wednesday with Ultra values in Box Stationery and other merchandise on 50c and 1 Bar gain Tables. Many articles offered well below actual cost.
Farm offered for sale in one tract or divisible to suit buyers. Inquiry to Co. H. Allen in Omaha Nebraska at 2220 Howard Street for details and negotiations.
Men s dress shirts neck band and cellar attached styles sizes 14 to 1744 at 1 each. Work shirts blue fast color sizes 141 to 171% at 75c each. Big One denim coat style work shirt 1.75 pair. Thieroli short lengths 1.15 pair. Knit union suits 36 to 46 98c each. Athletic unions 75c and up. Boys play suits 3 to 10 striped khaki.
Two cars collided twelve miles west of Elmwood on a Friday night into Saturday morning. Warren Bailey and sister Hettie Bailey aided a trapped driver and carried her to the Kipper farm before a physician treated severe leg gashes. All occupants escaped serious injury according to Elmwood Leader-Echo.
In Atlantic City on Friday night Harry Thaw and his former wife Evelyn Nesbit met at Martin's cafe on the boardwalk. Spectators sensed cordial terms though no reconciliation was stated. Thaw leaned in toward a kiss but Nesbit focused on a drink while Russel Thaw chatted outside as his parents talked.
A brief prompt asks readers to use 2 Journal Want Ad to buy or sell items. The notice emphasizes placing classified advertisements for sales opportunities.
Funeral services for Eugene Austin, a longtime Union area resident, were held this afternoon at the Union Methodist church with broad local attendance. He died after a long illness at a hospital in Omaha, born August 11, 1866 in Missouri, survived by two sons Roy and Sherman and daughters Mrs. Oda Welch and Mrs. Mary Applegate, plus siblings.
Sheriff Peter M. Hoffman could not begin serving his 30 day federal contempt sentence as planned. He awaited federal court papers and a possible stay, with the judge delaying entry until the documents arrive, possibly Monday.
Lincoln June 12 Albert Hansen Democrat of Omaha filed to run for congress from the Second district. H D Fleharty also Democrat of Omaha filed for the same office but has not accepted. Their petition carries 29 signatures and was sent by James P Connolly of Omaha.
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