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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
8
From Wednesday's Daily Miss Katherine Schrack departed this afternoon for Lincoln to visit friends, then Sheridan Wyoming to visit more friends, before continuing to Portland Oregon to stay with her father Morgan Sehrack. She plans to spend the summer there and return in the fall.
Mrs. R. F. Patterson and her two sons rode the afternoon train to Omaha where they will spend the day with friends. Neat printing is assured if you have it done at the Journal office.
From Wednesday's Daily the Knights and Ladies of Security and guests held a social at their lodge rooms in the M W A building. Heat kept attendance low but a good time was had with card games music by Hap Smith and the Marshall boys and dancing. Near midnight movie ended and refreshments of ice cream and cin were served. The order is a fraternal group in Plachismouth with over 60 members.
Mrs Ellen Daniher III, noted as in the best of health for the past week, remains confined to bed. Her daughter Mrs FE. Firimes of Omehka is staying to assist and hopes for a quick recovery to allow her up again soon.
From Wednesdays Daily it is reported that P Falter returned from a business trip to Northwestern Iowa and noted land sales showing high price per acre. Prices ranged from 675 to 400 per acre with a LeMars area parcel at 725 an acre, while a 212 acre farm refused a 20 offer.
The text notes land prices around 3320 an acre and explains that rising purchase prices push up rents when properties are leased. It argues the same trend is evident in city property, with high demand for rental houses driving higher rents in Plattsmouth.
Adolph Weseh, in frail health and seeking treatment in Omaha, will retire from the shoe repair shop business. Hermas Rettstadt from Milwaukee, a Switzer by nationality, takes charge and Weseh will stay on a couple weeks to ease the transition while both parties adjust.
The Junior Red Sox of Flattsmouth managed by their coach prepare for a Sunday afternoon game at Cedar Creek Park. After a recent lopsided win over South Park the team aims for a strong road effort. Cedar Creek fans are said to be lively and expect a tough challenge for the visitors.
A compact notice lists local services including wall paper, paints, glasswork and picture framing offered by Frank Goheman.
Mary Emily Towner, born August 31, 1841 in Bates County Missouri, died June 7, 1919. She lived in Glenwood To ws and Rock Bluffs Nebraska, then Republic County Kansas near Narka. She married Levinus Wells Patterson in 1556, who preceded her, and eight children survive. Funeral at M E Church conducted by Rev. Boddy, interment Maple Grove Cemetery near Narka.
J W Holmes and wife with son Ralph and Robert Kroehler traveled to Lincoln in Mr Holmes's car for a visit over several days, planning to attend State University. The fragmented text notes additional details about their plans and activities during the trip.
They seek congenial, permanent employment to attend the state university and support their work. They acknowledge a strenuous life but are willing to endure it for education. Mr Wholmes secured YMCA work with help from G M Porter and, with both, hope to place Robert in a desirable position soon.
Federal agents seized a whiskey shipment destined for Broadwater Nebraska from the American Importing Co in St Louis. A damaged two foot square crate found at Omaha’s freight station contained several quarts of liquor believed sold before Nebraska went dry. The bottle contents were taken to the federal building for disposal.
A black and white toothed cat with bobbed ears has been taking ducks and small chickens from several families on Wednesday s Dotly pon Nock street. Paul Web farth and Mrs Jindzins report losses of white ducks and about half of their chicks. A Robeson lost two of three wild maeiard ducks raised for decoys. Neighbors worry and urge cat owners to keep pets indoors to protect their poultry.
Fannie Bates of this city and her son John F Bates host the Ren family members Mrs N S Ivans and children Mosher Stephen Tyins and Mies Morte Ivans visiting for a time. Mrs N S Ivens is the granddaughter of Mrs Pete White. the children are their grandson and granddaughter.
Mr and Mrs John Grady have concluded a visit in Norborne returning home. The brief note records their travels from the prior engagement and当前 location update.
Mrs H Bayliss and family hosted Wetton, Mo. visitors, who spent two weeks in Wat ron with daughter Mrs. H Bayliss and family. They were joined by two granddaughters Beulah and Dorothy Bayliss and visited another daughter Mrs A A Shore and family before returning home this afternoon.
Last evening Mr and Mrs M E Manspeaker and Mrs Harry Manspeaker departed by Burlington for Kansas City where Mrs Manspeaker enters a hospital for treatment and likely an operation. It is hoped she gains relief and improves her health.
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