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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1919

Page

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Funeral for Mrs. Skinner after third cancer operation

Mrs. W. R. Skinner of Buffalo Wyoming died after a third operation for cancer. She leaves a husband two daughters and siblings in Plattsmouth and Omaha. Born September 8 1873 she spent her early life in Plattsmouth and lived in the west with her husband for years. The funeral will be at her sister Mrs A E Fitt’s home conducted by Rev. Wilbur S Leete with interment in Oak Hill cemetery west of the city.

Eyem W. R. Skinner Buffalo Wyoming E. A. Fitt F. Fields Reapolis St. Elizabeth Hospital Lincoln Everett Sanitarium Lincpin Skinner Plattsmouth A. E. Fitt Wibur S. Leete Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Osk Hill Cemetery

Harry King Returns from Army Service

Harry King, who enlisted in the Engineers in 1918 and served in France with the 79th Engineers, has returned home and plans to resume work in the Burlington shops. He is staying with his sister Mrs. A T Shindlebower and traveled to Omaha with her family to visit friends.

Harry King Engineers France 79Th Engineers A. Ti. Shindlebower Burlington Harry

Returns to Chicago After Visit

Mr and Mrs Albert Schuldice Mrs Katherine Reuland and George Schuldice all of Chicago visited relatives in Plattsmouth. They left Monday evening for Omaha spent a day or two there and returned to Chicago by the bic lakes. They likely met rainy weather both ways.

Albert Schuldice Katherine Reuland George Schuldice Chicago Splattemouth Omaha Windy Bic Lakes

Miss Katherine Gorder Closes School Year

Miss Katherine Gorder wraps up a successful first term teaching in Olome South Dakota. She has been in the northwest for the past school year and will return home for the summer while planning to continue teaching.

Katherine Gorder Northwest Olome South Dakota Katherine Miss Gorder

Henry Eikenbary Laid to Rest Today

Funeral held at his southwest home for Henry Eikenbary who died at his long residence of over fifty years. Rev. Wilbur S. Leete led services at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with interment in the Eikenbary cemetery nearby. A pioneer and friend to many, he remained hopeful and cheery to the end.

Henry Eikenbary

Letter From a Soldier to His Mother in France

A World War II era letter from Pvt. Alfred C. Carey reflecting on love for his mother, gratitude, and belief in maternal faith. He writes from Is-Sur-Telle France on May 11 describing the special bond, longing to return home once Uncle Sam releases him, and sending affection to his mother.

Alfred C. Carey France Is-Sur-Telle Mother Lfe Uncle Sam

Will Work in Alliance

Herold Peters son of Mr and Mrs J W Peters departs for Alliance to join the Alliance Creamery for the summer. He previously worked there two summers ago and likes the town and business. Peters is an energetic and hopeful joiner who should succeed in the field.

Tmssyr Herold Peters J. W. Peters Alliance Alliance Creamery Peters Northwest Herold Werk

Rabid Scotch Collie Causes Panic in Louisville

A rabid Scottish collie belonging to Mrs. P Temple attacked residents in the south part of town. Earl Bailey was bitten on the forearm, Mrs. Emil Anderson was bitten on the arm, and Mr. Anderson was bitten on the hand while helping chain the dog. The animal was shot by William Ackels after attacking his dog, and its head was sent to the state laboratory for testing which confirmed hydrophobia. Patients were advised to seek treatment at the Pasteur Institute in Chicago.

William Ackles -Head Lincoln P. Temple Earl Bailey Tie Temple Bailey Emil Anderson Mr. Anderson William Thomas William Ackels Mr. Ackels Worthman Kieck Springfield State Laboratory Linncoin Marshal Reichart Peters Pasteur Institute Chicago Louisville Urier

Death of Sieury Eikenbury After Long Nebraskan Life

Sieury Eikenbury dies after a long Nebraska residence near Union. Born January 10, 1835, he moved to the Nebraska Territory with his family and lived on the home farm for more than six decades. He freighting flour to Denver in 1860 61 and married Elizabeth Arnhold in 1852. He leaves three daughters Miss Menota Valery Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Miss Emma Eikenbary and a large extended kin group. Funeral will be at his home southwest of the city with interment in the Eikenbury cemetery.

Eikenbary Henry Eikenbary Middletown Iowa Nebraska C. A. Valery South St. Joseph Alice Eikenbary Joseph Johnson Emma Eikenbary Denver Colorado William Union James C Lincoln Maria Gapen A. W. White Moyar Fairfield W. 53. Leete St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Stohlman Bride to wed Rev Fisher in Louisville

Miss Marie Stohlman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stohlman, will marry Rev A Fisher, a Lutheran minister, next Sunday in Louisville. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Theodore Hartman, with the couple planning to reside in Poes two& after September 1.

Frederick A. Stohlman Harte A. Fisner Poestwo& Idahn Happy Coupe Fisher Theodore Hartman Evangelical Lutheran Church of Louisville Srrohlmean Marie Louisville Courier

Dodge Couple Headed East for Monthlong Rest

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Dodge left Friday for the east to spend about a month seeking recuperation and rest. They will visit Harrisburg Fla the couple's former home then Philadelphia and finally Atlantic City before returning in July.

George A. Dodge East Harrisburg Fla Philadelphia Atlantic City

Visiting Parents in East

Mrs A C Davis and daughter Jacqueline left yesterday for New York City to visit relatives near Mrs Davis girlhood home. They will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs William Corwin. In their absence Jack will enjoy bachelor life, a trait not new to him.

A. C. Davis Little Jacqueline New York City

Janda Family Planned Western Visit

Mrs. Charles C. Janda and her daughter Celia leave for the west this afternoon to visit her brother Thomas Janda and other relatives and friends. They plan to stay about a month.

Charles C. Janda Celia West Thomas Janda C. Cc. Janda

Ford Tourine car for sale in Louisville Nebraska

For sale notice offers a Ford Tourine in good running order priced to sell by Andrew Stohlman of Louisville Nebraska.

Andrew Stohlman Louisville Nebr

Return from Lincoln This Morning

Commissioners Julius A. Pitt and Henry J. Miller returned from Lincoln this morning after several days in consulta tion with the state engineer. They discussed matters touching the government and road running south from this city.

Julius A. Pitt Henry J. Miller Lincoln

Remains Laid to Rest Here Today

The remains of J. E. Barwick who died at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha arrived this morning and were taken to St. Luke's Episcopal church for funeral services conducted by Rev. Wilbur S. Leete. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery. Barwick, a well known and respected local figure, was paralyzed but remained cheerful and ran a lucrative insurance business. He was a Mason and had lived at the state Masonic home recently.

J. E. Barwick St. Joseph Hospital Omaha City St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Wilbur S. Leete Oak Hill Cemetery Mr. Barwick Eborwick Masonic Fraternity Masonic Home

Land deal interest prompts visit to Broken Bow

Last evening Roy Haynie and his brother C. FE. Haynie, who have been visiting here, left for Broken Bow to view a proposed land transaction. They plan to stay away several days and seek additional deals in the area.

Darler Roy Haynie C. FE Haynie Broken Bow

Homestead Move Draws Veteran Returnees to Wyoming

Norman Dickson, a Navy veteran, has homesteaded near Pecksville Wyoming after returning home. His brother Marion, recently discharged from the Army, joins him in the same area as Uncle Sam eases access to homestead rights. The piece suggests a broader rural exodus is ahead as veterans claim land.

Norman Dickson Uncle Sam Northwest Pecksville Wyoming Marion

Drowned Lincoln Girl in Platte River Sand Pit

A fourteen year old girl Eugenia Bemis of Lincoln drowned Sunday at the Platte river sand pits near Louisville while wading with a picnic party chaperoned by her teacher. Farmers recovered the body two hours later using a hat rake. funeral held in Lincoln at Congregational church after the transport home.

Platte River Eugenia Bemis Litcoln Eugenia Lincoln Judge Cornish Ranch Jon Cornish Scridental Cornish Taskw

Sell Holdings In Minnesota

J R Flynn of St Paul Minn visited Plattsmouth on his way north and with C F Harris. Flynn has bought 160 acres in the Red River valley of Minnesota from John Farris and Stephen Coplenbraver who had recently purchased the land in halves and sold it together for profit. The sellers had lived there one season but preferred the climate to Minnesota and returned home.

J. R. Flynn St. Paul, Minn Plattmouth Union Dhuy C. F. Harris Flynn Mr. Harris Minnesota

Lost Auto Tire Found Between Cedar Creek and Kreager's Place

A 31x4 inch tire casing with tube included is missing between Cedar Creek and Kreager's place. Last seen near Kreager's, owner Herman Otterstein requests contact at phone 2003.

Cedar Creek Willie Kreager Herman Otterstein

Pierson Visit Describes Drought Areas and Moisture

J R Pierson visiting from West Table Rock to Gering reports plentiful rain there but dryness to the west and elsewhere. He notes the region has had limited moisture and that harvests suffer for rain while the summer remains ahead.

J. R. Pierson Table Rock Gering Pierson

Eggs for hatching at Sam Goodman's in Mynard Neb

Buff production eggs for hatching offered by Sam Goodman in Mynard Nebraska. One-dollar per setting of fifteen eggs or five dollars per hundred. Call or see Sam Goodman for details.

Sam Goodman Mynard

Frank E. Schlater Recovers Amid Family Travel

From Thursday's Daily Miss Margaret Schlater with her younger sister left for Louisville to stay with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Wa Ossenkop. Her husband Frank E Schlater is recuperating from an operation at the Minor and Thornton Institute in Kansas City and can sit up daily. He will later move to Excelsior Springs for treatments and baths in hopes of full recovery.

Margaret Schlater Louisville Wa Ossenkop Excelsior Springs

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Finday Se Daly St. Luke's Episcopal Church Mad Dog Mrs. Emil Anderson Sieury Hikenbury Sell Holdings Frank E. Schlater Shelly's First National Bank
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