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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
4
A garbled Topeka page fragment contains disjointed quotes about women drivers, language, taxes, gender roles, aviation, boxing, crime notices, Ford cars, birth rates, and German references. The text mixes misprinted phrases, partial names, and unrelated observations without a cohesive news item.
A stream of quick-fired snippets critiques politics and society. A Minnesota court flags cigars as corrupt practices, while postwar disillusionment shadows Uncle Sam and war veterans. Light satire touches gas, roads, publishing, and forestry, ending with a jab at utility power over trees.
John C. Spangler of Louisville and other figures including W. G. Boedeker of the Bank of Murray FP A Hansen Henry Kirsccher George Duerr H O Backmeyer C L Miller Emil Miller and Matt Thimgun from near Murdock traveled to the city to spend a few hours handling matters at the court house and related business.
Friday's Daily records several visitors from Union and Louisville stopping in the city for brief business and social calls. Frank Vallery, John Rodey, and Jaude Selvers with wife visited Hamburg Iowa and northern Missouri during a short business trip. Ed Lewis returns to visit his parents, HM Lewis and family, after residing west. George Palmer visits Cass County relatives while undergoing treatment in Omaha. Charles S. Johnson travels from Union for care and stays with daughter Mrs A W Proper. MecAlpin family, en route to Chicago, retrieve children from the west.
A notice requests the finder of auto number lot No 120867 to leave the item at the Journal office in Nebraska.
In the matter of the estate of Elivernee oF Matcabdenete a petition for appointment of administrator is heard. The court notes the proceedings and directs notice to interested parties and the preparation of documents for further action, with Allen JL Rigeson and Chas EL Martin as counsel.
The Elmwood Leader Echo reports visits and travel by local families including Mr and Mrs Wm Hulfish traveling to Lincoln and Chappel Nebraska to see relatives. It also covers vehicle mishap for L A Tyson, a large swarm caught by Spencer Bogenkel, students Walter and Velma Bernemeier at Evangelical school, illness of Ed Dorr and Mrs Henry Brockman, an operation on Mrs Guy L Clements, farm improvements by L F Uhley and Charles Peck, and general local developments.
Peru Nebraska June 17. Peru normal announces resignations of key leaders: Dean of Women Miss Mable Ellis retires after long service, history head Prof F C Jean departs to Colorado. Home economics head Mrs F C Jean and expression head Miss M M Dunn also leave. President E L Jones had resigned earlier.
An OCR fragment advertises books available at the Journal Office. It also mentions Ed Ripple paying cash for eggs and FH Schulhoff piano tuner with phone 289 J. The text appears as a small local ad cluster from a historical page.
Ernest N. Christianson files for probate of Jacob Tritschs will and for title quieting of specific quarters in Section 6 Township 12 North Range 10 East Cass County Nebraska. He seeks to appoint Elizabeth Tritsch executrix and to remove clouds on the described real estate. Defendants are notified to answer by July 1, 1321. hearing set to show cause. News format reflects old Cass County court proceedings.
In the County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska the estate of George Messinier decedent notifies creditors. A viewing and examination of claims will occur July 9 and October 16 1921 at ten in the forenoon to adjust claims. The period to present claims ends three months from July 9 1921 and debts must be paid within one year. Witness Allen Beeson County Judge.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets a hearing for the petition to determine heirship in the estate of James A Walker filed June 1 1925. The hearing is set for June Lith day at 10 oclock a m with notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks.
In Cass County Nebraska the petition to admit the June 9 1921 will of Jol Schlappacasse to probate is heard. Jennie Schlappacasse seeks appointment as executrix of the estate. The court sets July 9 1921 for appearance and probate action scheduling in the county court.
In Cass county Nebraska the estate of Jacob Mason is probed for heirs and land rights. Ninety year old petition seeks date of death, kinship, and rightful descent of a Plattsmouth lot described as part of Lot 123 in the northwest quarter of Section 15. Hearing set for July 11, 1921, at Plattsmouth Court House.
Legal notice lists Ernest NS Christiansen plaintiff and many spouses with unknown first names including James Plummer Nancy Plummer Selwin Plummer Fred J Plummer Mary Plummer Harriet Young Virginia Megeath Mildred Megeath Minnie Megeath Jennie Megeath and Samuel Cochran Megeath among heirs devisees and personal representatives with interest in estates of multiple named Megeath and Plummer family members and others.
The State of Nebraska Cass county County Court informs creditors of Justin Lillie deceased. Hearings to receive and examine all claims are set for July 18 1921 and October 15 1921 at 1 o clock to adjust and allow claims. Claims must be presented within three months from July 1 1921 and debts paid within one year from July 1 1921. County Judge Ada June 4 1921.
For sale a seven foot Deering binder in good condition used on about a hundred acres of grain, priced at 125 dollars. Also offered are several cottages in Plattsmouth Nebraska with city water electric lights and other amenities. Contact John Parkening Osw. Plattsmouth or R B Winds ham for details. If in stationery line, call the Journal office.
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