Secret Plattsmouth Marriage Revealed After Six Months
Two local Plattsmouth residents Will Smith and Miss Betty Kopp kept their wedding private for six months after tying the knot on January 5 near Rock Bluffs. The couple, now public, plan to reside near Rock Bluffs and farm. Mrs. Smith is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kopp. groom is son of the late Thomas Smith, pioneer resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Smith
Rock Bluffs
Rena Kopp
This City
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Jes Bluffs
Miss Beity
Peo
Smith
John Kopp
Thomas Smith
German-born Fred Detil faces possible deportation
Fred Detil, a German native who arrived in 1913, has been a familiar figure on local streets and in jail as a city ward. He refused to work, caused trouble at a county farm, and could not be questioned about an injury in Kansas City. The board of insanity will examine his mental condition before possible actions by federal authorities to Deport him back to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Detil
Board of Insanity
Tams
Kansas City
Germany
United States
Change in firm ownership at South Sixth Street store
A change in the firm operating the People's store on South Sixth street sees Sam Oleskir dispose of his interest to partner Frank Foreman. Foreman becomes sole owner with the change taking effect at once. Oleskir will return to Omaha to resume prior business work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
South Sixth Street
Sam Oleskir
Frank Foreman
Oleskir
Omaha
Architect Visits Site For New High School Building
The architect for the new high school visited the city to review the site at the east end of the grounds. He met with the school board to discuss plans and a working layout for exhibition to patrons. The aim is to place the building where it best serves student accommodation.
Misses Jone and Helen Dovey Host Picnic For Miss Helps
A pleasant Tuesday picnic at the Missouri river near the ferry landing honors Miss Mary Helps of Long Beach California. Attendees include Barbara and Harriett Clement Janelle Patterson Margaret Donelan Sylvia Brandes Dorothy Britt Lillian Bajeck Mrs Evan Brown Mrs Henry C McMahen Emily McGregor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
Helen Dovey
Mary Helps
Long Beach
Cal
Dovey
Missouri
Ferry Landing
Barbara and
Harriett Clement
Janelle Patterson
Margaret Donelan
Sylvia Brandes
Omaha
Dorothy Britt
Lillian Bajeck
Evan Brown
Henry C. McMahen
Emily McGregor
Sargent, Neb
Long Beach, Cal
Ione and
Women of the Christian Temperance Union Meet at Eastwood Home
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs G P Eastwood’s home for a devotional on Lessons From Moses and roll call of Bible children. They discussed institute plans and final arrangements to decorate graves of departed members, about forty members laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
G. P. Eastwood
Moses
Union
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Runs Down a Small Wolf Near His Home
Arthur Troop, living south of the city, chased a prairie wolf spotted on the road while driving. He overtook the animal after a short pursuit and killed it with a club, ending the chase near his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Troop
Art
Mr. Troop
Death of Cass county pioneer William T. Wilson
William Thomas Wilson born January 15 1840 in Putman Indiana died June 16 1916 at his Nebraska farm aged 76 5 1. He plowed in the field when he died found by his 16 year old son. He came from Indiana in 1859 and ferried freight to Colorado before becoming a farmer on his present place for 35 years. Survived by wife May Wood of Leviton Neb son Paul two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Wyoming church last Sunday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev W A Taylor Union burial nearby. The Union Ledger extends sympathy.
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Cass County
William Thomas Wilson
Wilson
Putman County
Indiana
Nebraska
Colorado
May Wood
Leviton
Neb
Paul
W. H. Banning
Near Here
Richard Sloan
James
Union
Robert
Wyoming Church
W. A. Taylor
Union Ledger
Court House Girls Host Porch Party for Bride to Be
The Court House girls held a porch picnic at Miss Bernese Newell’s Marble street home in honor of Miss Alice Tuey who will marry Mr. A H Barnette next Saturday evening. The gathering featured Victrola selections and a recitation by Mrs. J R Jennings. Attendees included Opal Fitzgerald Gertrude Beeson Georgia White Florence White Gertrude Morgan Jessie Robertson Ellen Leyda Bernese Newell Alice Tuey Hazel Tuey and Mrs J R Jennings of Springfield Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Bernese Newell
Marble Street
Alice Tuey
A. H. Barnette
J. R. Jennings
Opal Fitzgerald
Gertrude Beeson
Georgia
Florence White
Gertrude Morgan
Jessie Robertson
Ellen Leyda
Alice
Hazel Tuey
Springfield
Mass
Dead Letter List at Plattsmouth Post Office
Unclaimed mail at Plattsmouth post office as of June 19 lists recipients Mr. Fred Carlson H L Edmondson Mr and Mrs W R Long J A McGuire Mr W H Matthews Master Glenn Richardson. Mail not called for by August 3 1916 will be sent to the dead letter office. D C Morgan Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Fred Carlson
H. L. Edmondson
W. R. Long
J. A. McGuire
W. H. Matthews
Glenn Richardson
D. C. Morgan
First National Bank elects new officers
The First National Bank of this city held its officer election this morning. Elected: President H. N. Dewey. Vice President Dr W Cook. Cashier F. E. Schlater. Assistant Cashier G. O. Dovey. Directors H. N. Dovey E. W. Cook F. E. Schlater G. O. Dovey G. Knapp. H. N. Dovey becomes president and Schlater becomes cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
H. N. Dewey
W. Cook
F. E. Schlater
G. O. Dovey
H. N. Dovey
E. W. Cook
G. Knapp
Berggren Dies at Daughter's Home in Omaha
C A Berggren longtime Plattsmouth resident dies after several months illness at his daughter’s Omaha home. Born May 6 1849 in Stockholm Sweden he came to America in 1881 and moved from Omaha to Plattsmouth in 1894 later residing in this city. Survived by widow and four children Carl Berggren Sheridan O Wy Hannah Berggren Omahas. Funeral at Streight undertaking rooms 2 pm with Oak Hill cemetery interment.
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Omaha
C. A. Berggren
Plattsmouth
Berggren
Immanuel Hospital
Carl A. Berggren
Stockholm
Sweden
America
United States
Carl Berggren
Sheridan
Wyo
O. W. Johnson
Godfrey Berggren
Hannah Berggren
Streight Undertaking Rooms
Oak Hill Cemetery
Applicants for Citizenship Granted in District Court
The June term opened with hearings on citizenship applications. Hans Loberg from Louisville, Emil Sturznegger from South Bend, and Matt Sedlock from the city were granted citizenship papers. Max Pfistmeyer and John Korel had their applications deferred, Andrew Benson and Otto Finder were dismissed.
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Begley
Hans Loberg
Louisville
Sweden
Emil Sturznegger
South Bend
Matt Sedlock
Austria
Max Pfistmeyer
John Korel
Andrew Benson
Otto Finder
Police Judge Not Well
Police Judge M. Archer, who for twenty five years has presided over the city court, is confined to his home after being under the weather for several days, with wet and damp conditions affecting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Archer
Stewart's Phonographs at Dawson's in Plattsmouth Neb
Stewart's phonographs advertised for five dollars at Dawson's store in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The note highlights a low price point and availability at the local shop.
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Stewart
Dawson’s
Plattsmouth
Neb
Prominent Union Couple Married in Omaha
Miss Hattie J. Taylor and Mr. Earl W. Keedy, prominent Union residents, wed in Omaha. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Barbara A. Taylor, is esteemed in Union social and religious circles. Keedy runs a local drug store and is highly regarded. The couple plan to reside in Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Union
Metropolis
Hattie J. Taylor
Earl W. Keedy
Barbara A. Taylor
Keedy
Armours to Play Here Next Sunday Afternoon
The Armours, longtime rivals of the Red Sox, are carded to visit the baseball park next Sunday afternoon. Omaha’s hard-hitting lineup led by Yost and Cochran will clash with a Red Sox team that has improved, promising a lively game for fans.
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Armours
Red Sox
Baseball
Sox
Omaha
Yost
Cochran
The
Dr E W Cook Attends Lincoln Modern Woodmen Meeting
Dr E W Cook state medical examiner of the Modern Woodmen of America traveled to Lincoln for the capital Beach ceremony. The Lincoln camps staged a 240 member class initiation with a special drill and a pioneer tableaux that drew a large crowd.
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E. W. Cook
Woodmen of America
Lincoln
Order
Capital Beach
Nebraska
West
Installation of Officers at Plattsmouth Lodge No 6
Last evening Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 A F and A M installed officers for the coming year with large attendance and keen interest. New officers named W M O C Dovey S W W J Streight J W A O Moore S D Nels Hawkinson J D Jack McLean S S G H Reese J S C F Schmidtmann Tyler C C Despain secretary M Archer treasurer C G Fricke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
A. F
A. M
W. M
O. C. Dovey
S. W
W. J. Streight
J. W
A. O. Moore
S. D
Nels Hawkinson
J. D
Jack McLean
S. S
G. H. Reese
J. S
C. F. Schmidtmann
Tyler
C. C. Despain
M. Archer
C. G. Fricke
Mrs Sheehan and daughter depart after visit
Mrs. R. E. Sheehan and her young daughter from Galesburg Illinois left this morning after a visit with Mrs. Sheehan's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith.
Divorce Granted in Extreme Cruelty Case in District Court
Lloyd Wortman and May Wortman faced Judge Begley as evidence was heard in a district court trial. The court ruled for May Wortman on her cross bill, granting a decree of divorce on extreme cruelty and alimony of 750 dollars, 100 to be paid immediately and 650 within six months. The Wortmans reside near South Bend.
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Lloyd Wortman
May Wortman
Orvil Kintz and Katie Kaffenberger Wed in Quiet Ceremony
This morning at 10 at Rev Father M A Shine’s residence the marriage of Orvil M Kintz and Katie Kaffenberger took place. Best man Fred Tschirren and bridesmaid Mary Kaffenberger attended. A reception followed at the bride’s west of city home and a wedding dance was planned at the Kaffenberger house.
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M. A. Shine
Orvil M. Kintz
Katie Kaffenberger
Father Shine
Fred Tschirren
Mary Kaffenberger
Kaffenberger
A. B. Smith
Mrs. Kintz
Visiting Relatives in Cass County Ties History to Home
M. J. Rummell, longtime Cass county resident, visits his mother Mrs. Christina Rummell and brothers Will and Ed near Precept Nebraska. He now farms near his old home, achieving success since leaving Cass county twelve years ago. The reunion with old friends and neighbors brings fond memories and a stop at the Journal office rekindles familiar ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Rummell
Cass County
Christina Rummell
Will
Ed Rummell
Precept
Neb
Rummell
Journal Office
Gochenour Visits Wife Hospitalized After Surgery
Harry Gochenour rode to Omaha this morning to be with his wife at the hospital where she had surgery yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gochenour
Omaha
Wedding Reception at Kaffenberger Home for Kintz Pair
Last evening the county home of Mr and Mrs John M Kaffenberger west of town hosted a wedding reception for Mr and Mrs O M Kintz who were married yesterday morning in the city. Nearly 400 locals attended with music by the Plattsmouth orchestra and a lawn dance. Guests enjoyed ample food and gifts were presented to the newlyweds as the celebration closed late with well wishes for many years of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kaffenberger
O. M. Kintz
Kaffenberger
Plattsmouth
Mrs. Kintz
Delightful evening at the McClusky home entertained guests
Mrs. H. G. McClusky hosted a social for Frieda and Maurine Hughes and Bernice Mitchell. Guests enjoyed lawn games then a parlor progressive game with forfeits, followed by dainty refreshments and music. Attendees praised the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. McClusky
Frieda
Maurine Hughes
Bernice Mitchell
McClusky
Jolly Company
McCluskys
Hughes
Night duty police shift held by Lester Burrows in Lincoln
In Chief Bar clay absence, Lester Burrows serves on night police duty replacing Alvin Jones who handles the day job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Lincoln
Lester Burrows
Alvin Jones
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MISS
Mrs. Eastwood
Christian Temperance Union
Journal
R. E. Sheehan
Galesburg, Ill
Orvil Kintz
M. Kintz
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