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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

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Alfa-Maize Co 1S To Open For Business

The Alfa-Maize Manufacturing Company of Delaware announces two years of development for its alfalfa milling and corn stalk milling processes. It plans a Plattsmouth mill, a new machine shop, and stock sales to fund expansion, with significant local economic impact and community support requested.

Alfa-Maize Manufacturing Company Delaware Agricultural Department Washington Alfa-Maize Plattsmouth E. ¢. Tilsley Salt Lake City Auto Power and L. C. Sharp Thomas Young Auto Power A. L. Tidd Auto Power and Malleable Manufacturing Company Omaha

Federal game warden raids Platte mouth shooting case

A federal game warden investigated migratory bird shooting near the mouth of the Platte. Evidence showed parties had been shooting birds in recent days but fled before arrival, likely crossing the river ferry to Iowa. Outside parties targeted a rich feeding site and removed many birds.

U. S Federal The Platte Iowa Platte River

Small Fire at the Hatt and Son Store

Yesterday afternoon a small fire in John Hatt and Son store on Main street caused excitement as wrapping paper in a closet beneath the stairs burned. John Hart Jr. extinguished the blaze with little damage beyond charred wrapping paper and minor closet smoke.

John Hatt & Son Main Street John Hart, Jr

Virginia wedding joins Ruth Fudge and William DuLaney

Miss Ruth Virginia Fudge of Montgomery West Virginia and Mr William DuLaney of Pearlsburg Virginia wed at Calvary Episcopal Church in a white and lemon color scheme. The ceremony featured bridesmaids from Montgomery Coffeyville and Richmond with family members assisting as ushers and a local organist.

Ruth Virginia Fudge William Richard DuLaney Montgomery Robert Andrew Fudge West Virginia George E. Sayles Cedar Creek George R. Sayles William Seybert City Andrew Thomson William DuLaney Pearlsburg Virginia Calvary Episcopal Church John Lowry Hady Ethel DuLaney Robert Andrew Fudge, Jr Lynn Wilson Coffeyville Kansas Margaret Owens Marie Smart Lydna Boling Emma Champe Janice Montgomery T. P. Wolf Gladys Bowles Charleston Judith O'Neal Sidney Randolph Clay Richmond Emmet Talbott Bedford Carl Montgomery Montgomery Hancock

Wedding Reception At Bride’s Parents Home

Guests were served a buffet lunch on a wedding day at the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs. A Fudge, sister in law of Mr. Robert Andrew Fudge Jr., Mrs. C J Smith and Miss Gladys Schumaker of Covington were honored guests. Friends from Charleston and Richmond attended along with Pearisburg and Montgomery. The couple will live with the bride’s parents after a brief wedding tour to eastern cities.

A. Fudge Robert Andrew Fudge, Jr C. J. Smith Gladys Schumaker Covington Charleston W. Va Richmond Pearisburg Montgomery Dil

Beautiful Country Home Wedding in Oberlin Kansas

On Friday evening June 16 in Mynard the marriage of Miss Gienne J Barker to Mr Forrest Leonard was held at the bride's parents home with Rev E H Pontius officiating. Virgil Perry and Everett Spangler served as groomsmen and Mabel Leonard Mae Barker as bridesmaids with a large bouquet of roses. The ceremony featured The Melody of Love and a wedding march and about sixty guests. The newlyweds will reside in Oberlin Kansas after August 1st.

Gienne J. Barker Mynard Forrest Leonard Oberlin Kansas S. A. Barker E. H. Ponti Virgil Perry Everett Spangler Mabel Leonard Mae Barker Helen Pontius Velma Cook Elmwood Miss Cook

Union May Secure A Cement Factory

From available reports Union Nebraska may gain a cement plant from the Marquette Cement Company of Chicago. F L Jaeger and University of Nebraska professor E H Barbour surveyed the John Larsh farm near Union seeking data on cement making, with prospects bright if Missouri Pacific provides a siding for product handling.

Marquette Cement Co Chicago Union Marquette Cement Company of F. L. Jaeger Nebraska City E. H. Barbour University of Nebraska John Larsh Uhion Missouri Pacific

Probate Request for Douglas Noble Taylor Estate

Mrs Genevieve Moore filed in county court this morning a petition for probate of her father Douglas Noble Taylor who died at his home near Fagle on June 5. The estate is valued at 5000 dollars in personal property and 24000 dollars in real estate in Otoe county.

Genevieve Moore Douglas Noble Taylor Fagle Otoe County

Moonshine Raids Dry Mills Area Iowa Distillers

Federal officers led by Lieutenant Murray and Agent Summer Knox conducted a raid near Pacific Junction Iowa. They found twenty gallons of corn whiskey hidden in a bedroom and over 100 gallons of mash at the George Freeman farm, plus a large jug of liquor at Harry Vanderpool’s place. Officers also executed search warrants at two other farms and a restaurant but found no additional alcohol.

Iowa Sahara Murray Washington Summer Knox George Freeman Pacific Junction Harry Vanderpool Freeman Perkins

Minstrel Show Repeats Its Success at Parmele

The American Legion cabaret minstrel, premier night Wednesday, repeated to greater approval. George F. Dovey and Mr Field led the cast with strong direction and natural talent. An adept orchestra provided music and Miss Fae Cobb sang a standout Hula Hula number. Legion members designed the striking opening scenery.

American Legion Parmele Theatre George F. Dovey Field Mr. Field G. M. Duncan Miles Altman Honor Seybert Peter Gradeville C. C. Burbridge Clarence Ledgeway Jack Ledgeway E. H. Schulhof W. R. Holmes Cyril Kalina Fae Cobb Legion John Palacek Carl Wohlfarth John Wichmann

Local Legion Post Raises Funds for Neighborhood Show

The local Legion post plans a performance to boost neighborhood funds between 3125 and 150 dollars through their efforts, aiming to improve community programs and amenities.

Legion Post

Rourke's Sterling Athletes Lead Omaha Toward a Strong Season

Rourke's Sterling Athletes show speed and steady performance as Omaha enters the Western League race. Fans filled the Old Grandstand during a strong start, yet the team has slumped since departing home, dropping eleven of thirteen games and sliding from first to fifth place in the standings.

Rourke Omaha

Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Picnic Feeds Church Family

The ladies auxiliary of the Presbyterian church hosted a 6:30 picnic supper for church members and families in the basement. Seven long tables displayed snowy linen and flowers as the Q Z society members served the feast prepared by the auxiliary, marking a notable display of hospitality.

The Presbyterian Church Lave Longstables Q. Z. Society

Fixing Up the Roads into Omaha via Sarpy County

Drivers report better travel as Washington highway is graded to first class in Sarpy county near Fort Crook and south toward Pollock Bridge. Cass county also graded the bluff road, improving routes to the metropolis along with ongoing Sarpy work.

Omaha Sarpy County Washington Highway Fort Crook Pollock Anto Bridge Cass County

Louisville Store Robbed Again by Local Gang

A Louisville shop owned by F. H. Nichols was robbed last night with about 300 dollars in goods stolen. Thieves cut rear window glass to enter, taking silks hosiery undergarments cigars and a small amount of change. Authorities chased three men seen with black leather bags along the railroad route between Louisville and Cedar Creek. Police and residents vow vigilance after an earlier robbery by the same gang.

F. H. Nichols Louisville Nichols Sherry C. PD. Quinton Burlington Lewisville Cedar Creek

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of Your Rheumatism

A public notice advises readers to buy Chamberlain's Liniment for chronic or muscular rheumatism and to massage the affected parts twice daily, claiming strong benefit and possible cure.

Chamberlain's Liniment

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Alfa-Maize CO Auto Power and Malleable Mfg. CO Auto Power Company Sharp Young Tidd Hatt & Son Glenna Barker Forest Leonard Oberlin, Kansas Brie Woman's Auxiliary Ossenkop Iit First National Bank BANK Nebraska
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