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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
2
A work train engine left on a Cedar Creek siding accelerated due to steam pressure, dragging a way car onto the main line. It derailed a truck or two but continued toward the rear at speed until a bystander from the National Quarries boarded the cab and halted the runaway without serious damage.
Mrs. Ed Jochim and her husband from Louisville visited Sunday to seek medical help after a machine needle broke off in her left finger. Dr. Livingston located the needle fragment with X ray but cannot remove it yet.
Red Cross monthly report lists income and expenses for the period, detailing donations from departments, lumber, flowers, ice cream, signs, twine, and various purchases. It notes total cash on hand and expenditures including refunds and transfers, plus a list of items bought and refunds issued.
A colorful game report recounts Omaha Cubs defeating the Red Sox 9 to 8 in a muddled nine inning clash. McCarthy Edwards and Herold pushed runs for the Sox while Virgil Mitchell Ritchey and Kinney starred for the visitors with late rallies and errors shaping the chaotic score.
Clarence Mayfield filed for county commissioner in the second district yesterday, challenging the incumbent C. E. Heebner of Nehawka as term ends this year. The third district seat held by Henry Snake may not seek re election, with other candidates expected to file. Mayfield is seen as a strong candidate and voters are urged to file for open offices.
Miss Mae Belle McHrinter of Los Angeles wed Mr. Robert P. McGechan of Kansas City at the home of Miss Olive Gass with Rev. H G McCluskey officiating. The bride wore dark blue silk poplin and carried crance blossoms. Miss McKinley teaches at the Nebraska state school for the deaf in Omaha. An informal breakfast followed before the couple departed for Kansas City for their new life.
Dr H W Leopold attended the funeral of his grandson in Fairbury yesterday. Dr H W Black Jr son of Dr H W Black of Minden returned home after the service. Mrs Black unable to attend, her mother Mrs Leopold stayed in Minden to care for their daughter. The funeral occurred last evening as Mr Leopold met Dr Black returning to his wife in serious health.
The 29th Annual Nebraska Grand Chapter PEO Sisterhood convention begins June 1 in North Platte. Each of Nebraska’s 72 chapters will send two delegates, with Chapter F Plattemouth dispatching Elizabeth H. Travis and Ona Baird, though Travis is ill. The group notes an Educational Fund near $100,000 aiding women pursuing teaching, nursing, and industrial careers with favorable loan terms.
About 300 delegates attended a national gathering at the Scottish Rite cathedral with participants from across the country.
In the County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska, executor Allen J. Beeson notifies creditors to present claims June 10 1915 and September 15 1915 for examination and adjustment. Claims must be filed within three months from June 4 1908 and debt movement within one year from June 25 1918. Seal of County Court dated May 21 1918.
A petition in Cass County Court seeks to determine heirship for the estate of Francis S. White who died testate? no, the record states in 1931 with listed heirs including Hannah Edenton White and multiple White relatives. Hearing set for June 24 at 9 o'clock in the County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska.
State of Nebraska Cass county In County Court notice calls creditors to present claims against the estate of Josephine Agnes Fuffner. Sessions held at Plattsmouth County Court on July 5 and October 5 1918 at 10 a m. Claims must be filed within three months from July 5 1918 and debits paid within one year from that date. Court seal and signature included.
On May 2 1918 the plaintiff filed in Cass County District Court a petition seeking an order directing the administratrix of the George J Oldham estate to convey to the plaintiff Lots 1 2 and all of 3 and 4 in Block 164 City of Plattsmouth upon payment of balance due under the 1917 contract with the late George J Oldham. A hearing is set before the District Court at Plattsmouth July 10 1918. John H Hallstrom Painter C A Rawls Attorney m27-66tw
Yesterday in the city C L Graves the Union attorney James Lewin Ben Foddy Frank Bauer and Herb Burbee attended the bail game observers say they came to witness the event while privately hoping for a strong pantomime from the dark faces involved in the affair
Readable advertising note claims Noan's Reeulets operate easily at 20c in all stores and warns about a reaction that weakens the bowles and causes chronic constipation. The text uses odd spellings and unclear claims.
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