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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
5
Local items show Omar Coan and Art Ward at Murdoch stations and garages, Carl Ward in Lincoln, and multiple visits to Omaha and Meadow. Community events include Children’s Day preparations, painting the parsonage, and railroad ticket changes affecting Hornbeck’s hours.
The injured individuals report severe burns on their backs and arms and express reluctance to be touched except when absolutely necessary.
Rumor links a rustling farmer east of Murdock to buying sixty acres through which the Weeping Water runs. Neighbors say he plans a ten foot fence to enclose coyotes and beavers. The piece notes a nearby Red Fox farm also struggling yet growing corn.
Four room house with three adjoining lots offered for sale by Fred Lau of Murdock Nebraska. Call or see for price and terms.
Rev and Mrs A Stanuss returned home after a Chicago stay where two sons studied. Raymond graduated last week but stayed to take a position. Lawrence, finishing at Northwestern College, came home for vacation.
The Murdock band has organized a weekly concert series on Wednesdays. The first two performances drew a large crowd with well over a hundred cars in attendance. Audiences praised the music and the town’s effort to provide local entertainment, advertising Murdock as a lively community.
Church services listed for Lomesville Louisvile and Murdock include 9 20 a m service at Lomesville, Bible school at Louisvile and Murdock at 1 a m, Emelish service 11 to 11 30, German service 11 30 to 12 at Murdock, Young Peoples meeting 7 p m, and evening preaching at 7 20.
Last Friday evening the first annual alumni banquet was held and established as a permanent institution of the Murdock schools. The Ladies of the Royal Neighbors of America supervised the banquet, delivering a well-regarded meal as part of the event.
The young people of Murdock announce a dance on the Fourth of July with their usual lively entertainment. Sign up early to ensure a spot and avoid disappointment.
Miss Amorette Pardue former Murdock teacher and Phillip Page Lincoln were married in the capital city. The couple will reside in Curtis where Page teaches at the state agricultural school. Community well wishes flow from Murdock and the Journal.
Notice to shippers and the public reports a change at the Rock Island station. J G Hornbeck has been relieved after long hours. E M Shatto, also a mail carrier, becomes extra helper starting 5 30 pm to handle evening passenger trains and ship freight and express for next day. All shipments must be billed and contracts signed.
Simon Schlueter born in Germany October 1 1856 died in Murdock June 16 1925 aged about 68 late lifelong church member and community worker. He married Sophia Bohmer in Germany November 24 1886 moved to Cass county then Plattsmouth and finally Murdock where they remained. He leaves wife three sons four daughters one brother Henry Schlueter and sister Mrs Williamina Bornemeier. Interment at Callahan cemetery southwest of Murdock.
Through the Philippines commission of Independence V G Bunyan wrote Mrs Robert M La Follette praising the senator for aiding Philippine independence He authored bills granting independence and supported the Philippine plank in the party platform The Filipino people cherish his memory and extend condolences to the La Follette family.
Minneapolis report cites Dr Louis I Dublin of Metropolitan Life stating tuberculosis kills fifteen times more often than healthy individuals. Over ten years about 600,000 patients passed through sanatoria and about 600,000 remain alive showing reduced mortality in communities. He notes sanatoria reduced annual deaths by about 6,000 and forecasts a drop to about 50 per 100,000 by 1830 with sanatoriums playing a major role.
San Francisco June 17 details of a combined tube and bridge to span the bay from San Francisco to Oakland were disclosed at a hearing before the city and county board of supervisors. The estimated cost is 60 million dollars and the project would require five years to complete. Franchise application for the structure will be heard June 29.
Rev Kietche of Fremont will conduct German services in the forenoon with communion at 10 30. An English service will follow in the afternoon with communion at 2 30. Elder Philip Hild signs the notice.
The American Legion states the Columbus selection of Congressman John P. Hill as a speaker at the Nebraska convention was handled by the state department. Senator Simmons reportedly raised no formal objection. he favored Borah as a stronger draw, while Hill’s suitability and west exposure were questioned. The matter goes to the state department committee for final decision at Columbus next Monday.
Numerous items listed for sale including stoves refrigerators beds dressers and tables with prices from $1.40 to $375.00. Lots include a 200-lb capacity refrigerator two used davenport sets and a phonograph. Describes general condition as like new and used goods with many pieces, details incomplete.
Local furniture and rag shop at 8-122 South 6th Street offers free delivery. Contact number 645 lists Platismouth as service area.
The Franklin Square agency advisory committee selects May magazine outstanding articles. Featured items include The Fourth Migration Survey Some Younger Novelists Walpole Bookman Congress Invades the White Mouse Merz Haurpers Music of the Fairies Sass Good Housekeeping War Between Church and State In France Current History Florida the Pioneer State The view of Reviews Magazines circulate under the same rule as books.
New York June 18 heavy selling of Italian exchange left the lira at 3.55 cents a new low before recovering most losses after Italy announced readiness to open debt funding negotiations and higher rates on discounts and treasury bills bankers blamed trade conditions for the decline.
The Navy Department awarded contracts for 50 000 barrels of oil for naval stations and guards at Atlantic and Pacific coast sites and for naval air stations. The six and 12 month agreements total 15 million dollars and go to Stand Gulf Refining New England One Shell and other oil firms.
Proceedings near standoff as attorneys for the prosecution brace for a verdict on the Scopes Monkey Trial. William Jennings Bryan asserts the case focuses on free speech and Christ teachings while Tennessee boards move to place the Bible in elective curriculums.
Chicago June 19 directores of the grain marketing firm said they expect to meet a 4 million dollar obligation due July 28 to five vendor grain companies to keep operating. Offers of financial aid were reported but the names were withheld as stock sale plans to finance the payment were only just started.
John T. Scopes, the Rhea county teacher set for trial July 10 in Dayton on evolution teaching charges, defends belief in the Bible as divinely inspired and says man evolved from animals. He asserts creation story need not conflict with science and notes God formed man in His image. Local officials, including Superintendent White and school board chair F. E. Robinson, discuss his job application pending the trial.
Thousands gathered as a special train carried Senator Robert M La Follette’s body from Washington toward Madison Wisconsin. Congressmen and family accompanied the cortege and a movement to name Mrs. Robert M La Follette to fill the unexpired Senate term gains momentum in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Wis June 19 Action toward getting a successor for Robert M La Follette who died yesterday in Washington will not be announced until some time next week it was learned tonight from Governor Blaine Three outstanding progressives named as likely successors are Governor Blaine Kerman L Ekern attorney general and Fred L Zimmerman secretary of state Rumors say Blaine aims to contest Senator Irvine L Lemroot if he seeks re election in eighteen months The governor may call a special election and announce his candidacy.
New Orleans honors Julius Krutterchnitt former chairman of the Southern Pacific lines executive committee. His body arrived on a special train from New York for funeral services at St Paul Episcopal Church before burial in Metairie Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Morgan visited Holléevue to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the city's founding observed today.
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