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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1925

Page

6

Woman sues Sioux City doctor for 50000 damages

Harriett Adams of Beaver Crossing Nebraska filed in Sioux City district court a 50000 damages suit against Dr Jesse B Naftzger alleging wrong diagnosis and suggestion led to her belief she was a morphine addict. She says the misdiagnosis forced her from her job as music supervisor in South Sioux City and damaged her reputation.

Harriett Adams Beaver Crossing Neb Omaha Sioux City United States District Court Jesse B. Naftzger Naftzger Miss Adams Conservatories of Music University of Nebraska John ©. Yeiser John O Yeiser, Jr Iowa Nebraska Lincoln South Sioux City Naftzfer

Governor Blaine to Decide Senate Vacancy Election

Madison reports Senator Robert M La Follette's death leaves Governor Blaine to choose whether the vacant U S Senate seat is filled by a special election or at the next general election in eighteen months. A statute sets rules based on vacancy timing.

Madison Wis Robert M. la Follette Blaine United States Senate

Amundsen Returns to Oslo Sparks Crowds in Streets

London dispatch says upon confirmation of Amundsen's return in Oslo crowds filled the streets. Windows displayed the news and restaurants halted music to invite bands to play the national anthem amid cheers for the explorer.

London Exchange Olso Amundsen

Two Boys Charged With Liquor Selling Sent to State School

County Attorney W G Kieck files a complaint in district court against Earl Newton and Paul Poisall both under eighteen for unruly conduct and liquor selling. He asks the judge to commit them to the state school at Kearney Nebraska for rehabilitation. The district court will hear the case.

District Court W. G. Kieck Earl Newton Paul Poisall Kearney Nebraska

Plattsmouth Golf Club Plans Red Blue Competition

Plattsmouth Golf Club splits its membership into Red and Blue teams with Dr. R. P. Westover leading Red and J W Holmes Blue. Matches start immediately and must finish by July 11 with scores credited to each side. The losing team will host a picnic supper later, with pairings announced.

Plattsmouth Golf Club R. P. Westover J.wv. Holmes

Beal Clerk of District Court Under Medical Treatment

Clarence L. Beal the district court clerk has been in poor health for months and is now in Rochester Minnesota receiving hospital treatment. Doctors hope to determine his exact condition in the next days as his health remains seriously undermined. Friends and family await signs of improvement and recovery.

Clarence L. Beal District Court Rochester Minnesota Beal

Worthington Located South of Border Near Los Angeles

John W. Worthington known as the Wolf of La Salle street, sought for fraud and believed dead or ill, has been found in a town south of the Mexican border. Extradition steps have begun. He reportedly fled a sanitarium with over $100,900 in cash and negotiable securities in his possession.

Los Angeles Department of Justice John W. Worthington la Salle Street Chicago Atlanta Here Worthington

Guardian Approves Maude Lee Mudd Marriage

The 16 year old Indian heiress Maude Lee Mudd was granted guardian approval to wed Earl E. Gordon a motor car salesman The decision followed Maude Lee being taken to Vinita to consult guardian William Simms under authority of the state supreme court Sheriff F E Simpson transported her from Miami to Vinita for discussions with the guardian The guardian reportedly sought Maude Lees happiness and summer plans.

Miami Ohloa Maude Lee Mudd Earl E. Gordon William Simms Vinita Maude Lee F. E. Simpson State Supreme Court Simms

County Court Fines Orval A Newton for Possessing Liquor

County attorney W G Kieck filed a complaint against Orval A Newton for possession of intoxicating liquor. Six bottles of home brew were found at his residence during a raid by authorities. Judge Duxbury found Newton guilty and imposed a 100 dollar fine plus costs.

W. G. Kieck Orval A. Newton

Citywide liquor raids seize five youths in Prohibition sweep

Friday police and county officers conducted raids across the city in a crackdown on illegal liquor. Five youths including Paul Poisall 17 Earl Newton 16 Glen Mason 19 and Orville Newton were arrested for violations of the prohibition law. Mason received a sixty day sentence while other cases await hearings and potential reform school or penitentiary penalties.

Harry Poisall Paul Earl Newton Glen Mason Orville Newton Paul Poisall Duxbury Kreck State Reformatory Newton Poisall Harry Paisall

Poisall Pleads Not Guilty To Liquor Offense

Harry Poisall appeared before County Judge Duxbury facing a third offense charge of possession of intoxicating liquor. He denied the present charge citing earlier promised immunity from a 1921 plea, and asked for legal counsel with Attorney C. E. Martin possibly to be summoned. The hearing was scheduled for 2 PM.

Harry Poisall Duxbury W. G. Kieck Poisall C. E. Martin

Couple Wed In Weeping Water Court Ceremony

Yesterday afternoon County Judge A H Duxbury joined Miss Minnie Baker and Mr Richard Doane in marriage at the courthouse in Weeping Water. The couple were accompanied by the bride and groom's parents, Isaac Baker and wife, who witnessed the vows and then returned to their home.

A. H. Duxbury Minnie Baker Richard Doane Isaac Baker

Birth of Eight Pound Daughter in Cleveland

Born on Friday June 19 in Cleveland Ohio to Mr and Mrs Jay Brown an eight pound daughter Mrs Brown formerly Miss Claire Dovey daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Dovey of this city Newborn adds to family roster and local ties amid community.

Cleveland Ohio Jay Brown Brown Claire Dovey C. C. Dovey

Mrs Cory Showing Some Improvement After Illness

From Friday's Daily Mrs John Cory, long in serious condition for two weeks, is gradually improving. Physicians and family hold hope for recovery though she remains in danger. She has suffered asthma and heart trouble that have proven most serious.

John Cory

Pleasant farewell for Mrs. P. J. Flynn as she departs for national CDA

Mrs. P. J. Flynn, longtime regent of the Catholic Daughters of America in the state, was surprised with a bridge party in her honor. Guests presented a keepsake as she prepares to represent Nebraska at the CDA national convention in San Francisco, sailing July 2 for several weeks on the West Coast.

P. J. Flynn The Catholic Daughters of America Flynn San Francisco Nebraska Mildred Schlater May Murphy

Birthday Party Honors Kathryn Barkus Fifth Birthday

The Barkus home on West Marble street hosted a bright afternoon party for Kathryn Barkus fifth birthday. Friends included Doris Nelson and many others from Louisville and Union. a yellow and white luncheon and cake with five candles followed lively games on the lawn.

Frank L. Barkus West Marble Street Kathryn Barkus Doris Nelson John Louise Burton Rishel Edwin Roman Jean Winston Holmes Wendell Marshall Mary Catherine Wiles Larry Clark Allan White Bobbie Hayes Beatrice Arn Helen Barkus Ralph Larson, Jr Louisville Arthur Edith John Foster Union Isabel Marshall Jean Hayes

Social Workers Flower Club Meets at Mrs Gayer Home

The Social Workers Flower club will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. L. Gayer. Assistants are Mrs. Will Hutchison and Mrs. Gilbert Hull. all members are urged to attend.

Social Workers Flower Club H. L. Gayer Will Hutchison Gilbert Hull

Bates Book and Gift Shop School Supplier Lineup

Buy your school supplier at Bates Book and Gift Shop. Big line at the right price offers affordable educational supplies for students and teachers.

Bates Book and Gift Shop

Notice to Creditors of William H. Mann estate

The State of Nebraska Cass county in the County Court. Creditors are notified to appear at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on July 25 and October 26 1925 at 9 o clock a.m. to present claims for adjustment. Claims must be filed within three months from July 25 1925 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witness A H Duxbury County Judge.

State of Nebraska Cass County William H. Mann Plattsmouth Said A. D Said County Court

Fairview Community Club Hosts Notable Meeting

A large turnout from several towns attended a Fairview community club event at the schoolhouse west of Mynaurd. The program featured the Weeping Water band under Prof Hawkins, Stohlman family performances, and talks on community spirit by Troy Davis. Refreshments followed as Glen Terryberry and Elven Ragoss planned the next gathering.

Pettyiew Mynaurd Laurine Ragoss Elizabeth Tritsch Plattsmouth Weeping Water Louisville Weeping Water Band Prof Hawkins Stohlman Minnie Stohlman Myrtle Fleishmann Christie Victor Stohlman Mariam Tritsch Troy L. Davis Commercial Club Fairview Glen Terryberry Elven Ragoss

P E O Chapter Hosts Initiation Breakfast for New Members

Members of Chapter F P E O held a noon breakfast at Mrs Henry Herolds home on North Fourth street to honor nine new and existing members. President Mrs H G McClusky led brief responses from initiates amid yellow white decor and blue flowers marking the chapter’s successful year and growing membership.

Henry Herold North Fourth Street H. G. McClusky

Col Bates 83rd birthday noted by Memphis Democrat

The Memphis Democrat recalls Col M A Bates former editor of the paper reaching his 83rd year in a recent letter to Judge Pettingill. Bates sent his photo to prove he remains vigorous and is with his son at Plattsmouth Nebraska, owner of the Plattsmouth Journal.

Memphis Democrat Col. M. A. Bates Gazette-Herald Kahoka

Fine Daughter Arrives at Meisinger Home

The Meisingers of Louisvill e welcomed a ten pound daughter. Dr P J Flynn reports mother and baby doing nicely and the father as one of the proudest men in Cass county.

Louis Meisinger Louisville P. J. Flynn Meisinger Cass County

Shipping Stock Care Tips From A Livestock Expert

A livestock authority A M Patterson urges careful stock handling for high dress out percent and attractive carcasses. He advises advance written orders for railcar size, car inspection for floor holes, loading livestock rested and hydrated, avoid overloading, and use wet sand or cracked ice to keep hogs cool in heat.

Yearlings Reach New Market Top In Omaha Sale

J. J. Burke of Columbus sets a new yearly high on the Omaha market with ten prime long yearling Hereford steers averaging 1,021 pounds selling at 11.40. Lighter yearling steers and heifers brought 10.85. Burke notes good prospects for oats and corn after recent rains and predicts an early July wheat harvest as severe winters in Nebraska are typically followed by strong corn seasons.

Omaha J. J. Burke Storkman Columbus Burke Nebraska Journal- Stockman

Mayflower Ordered to Swampscott for Coolidge Visit

The Mayflower was ordered to leave Washington navy yards Saturday for Marblehead Massachusetts to anchor near the summer white house at Swampscott for cruises during President Coolidges stay. The ship will carry White House pets Rob Roy the white collie and Paul Pry the airedale. Rob Roy has recovered from a threatened pneumonia and returned to the White House after treatment in a veterinary hospital.

Washington Washington Navy Yards Marblehead Mass White House Swampscott President

New Dennison Crepe Paper Shades at Bates Shop

Bates Book and Gift Shop showcases the latest Dennison crepe paper colors and designs. The shop offers a wide range of crepe paper suitable for all purposes and crafts.

Dennison Bates Book and Gift Shop

World's Largest Bible Class to Hold Picnic

Kansas City Missouri June 19 A refutation of the charge that men won't go to church will be offered tomorrow as the world's largest Sunday school class stages a Bible class picnic. The Busilness Men's Bible class of First Baptist plans for an attendance near 10000 with two former Missouri governors Elliott W Major and Arthur M Hyde to speak. Band music games athletic events stunts and free food are on the program. The class has its own building adjacent to the church to accommodate its size.

Kansas City Busilness First Baptist Church Christian Church Bible Long Beach Cal Missouri Elliott W. Major Arthur M. Hyde

Northern Pacific to Return Funds to Government

The Interstate Commerce Commission certifies the Northern Pacific railroad must repay $1,269,905 to the treasury. The carrier was only entitled to $10,905,094 to cover six months after federal control ended, after advances of $12,175,000 were paid during accounting.

Washington Northern Pacific Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission The Treasury

Father’s Day Tribute Quietly Honors a Private King

A nostalgic reflection on Father’s Day as a private, exclusive day for dads. The piece imagines a man relaxing in his best chair with a cigar, enjoying rest, away from work, and hints at gifts like a new tie or a box of cigars to mark the occasion.

Father

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Joe J. Stibal Schmidtmann Plattsmouth Loan ASES J. W. Holmes Westover Andy Moore Geo. Dovey Jess Warga E. C. Harris Ed Fricke August Cloidt E. A. Wurl Leslie Niel Rosencrans Evi Spier Frank Bestor Geo. Petring Fred Wynn John Wolff W. Krecklow John Hart E J. Richey McClusky R. W. Knorr Fritz Fricke Baird Sear Davis Winn Carl Schneider John Bauer J. Lattier, Jr L. Egenberger Jie Fred Lugsch E P. Stewart R. A. Bates M. D. Brown Will Streight G. E. de Wolf T. H. Pollock KK. Pollock Ed Schulhof Jas. Maury E. Hartford D. O. Dwyer Luke Wiles A . H. Christ c Wescott E H. Wescott Chas. Pease Karl Brown Border Guardian Gordon Court House Jenmal Meet Fairview Community Club Col. Bates Rex Wescott’s Sons A. M. Paterson Kansas City Star Mr. Paterson Mayflower Coolidge Northern Pacific
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