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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1919

Page

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Are Incorporated Transportation 68 Forms Elmwood Bus Line

Articles filed with the county clerk and state offices at Lincoln establish a new Elmwood based company to transport freight between Elmwood, Omaha and Lincoln. L F Landhorst J M Neeley and I C C Munger of Elmwood serve as incorporators. The plan includes delivering farm products and heavy stock to city markets with trucks on a regular schedule. Improved highways are needed for success.

Uss County Lincoln Elmwood Sourroundine L. Fr. Landhorst J. M. Neeley I. C C. Munger Omaha Case County

Franks Family Reports Westward Visit Highlights

Mr and Mrs M C Franks and daughter Miss Attra returned from an extended trip in the west. They visited A M Franks and wife in the city old residence, then stayed in Stureis South Dakota and Oakdale Washington where they now live. They also visited George Molen in Snokane Washington and spent time in Bonanza Idaho and Roseman Montana before returning home refreshed.

Frider’s M. C. Franks Miss Attra Mr Franks A. M. Franks J. W. Haney How Stureis South Dakota Oakdale Washington Franks George Molen Snokane Bonanza Idaho Roseman Montana The Wert

Card of Thanks for Mr. Michael Timmas

The Timmas family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors for illness care death assistance and to Woodmen of the World for their kind administrations. Mrs. Michael Timmas and children extend appreciation for floral offerings and support after the death of their husband and father.

Michael Timmas Woodmen of the World

Visiting with Old Time Friends Here

Daisy Archie Adams and wife of Have lock return from Indianapolis Shriner meeting via the east with daughters Mrs. C. D. Leonard and Miss Daisy Adams. They stayed overnight with Edward Martin family. Adams notes he has lived in Have lock since Burlington shops era and has visited Plattsmouth only twice in 25 years.

Daisy Archie Adams Havelock National Shriners Indianapolis C. D. Leonard Daisy Adams Edward Martin Adams Burlington Plattsmouth

Frank Marler Returns Home After Overseas Service

Frank Marler arrived back in his hometown after over a year in overseas service with the 325th regiment of the 82nd division. He was wounded, discharged from Camp Dodge Des Moines, and is now at his parents home southwest of Murray where friends celebrate his return.

Overseas Service Frank Marler Camp Merritt Frank Omaha Camp Finston Camp Dodge Des Moines Abe Thovuch Murray

Wesch Sells Repair Shop to Milwaukee Buyer Reichstadt

Adolph Wesch, longtime boot and shoe repairer in Plattsmouth, sold his shop to Herman Reichstadt of Milwaukee yesterday due to health. Reichstadt, well recommended as a citizen and workman, plans to continue the business and serve old and new patrons.

Adolph Wesch Herman Reichstadt Milwaukee Wis Wesch Reichstadt Plattsmouth Mr. Wesch

Visiting friends here from Thursday’s Daily

Arthur M. Carr of the 41st regiment arrived on furlough visiting Lu ther F. Pickett at their home. Carr from Hamilton Missouri hopes for discharge soon and return to civilian life after time spent guarding the Burlington bridge and serving as military police at Camp Funston.

Arthur M. Carr 41St Ft. Crook United States Burlington Bridge Camp Funston Luther F. Pickett Carr Hamilton Mo Mr. Carr Mr. Fickett Skidmore

Wanted: party to work in west end county

Classified notice seeking a willing person to work with a wagon or horse in the county west end. Describes congenial work, good pay, and no trouble to earn ten dollars per day. Respond to R. T. W. Maynard in Nebraska. 16-2 weeks?

West End R. T. W. Maynard

Girls Enjoy Summer Camp Life at Crete Encampment

Plattsmouth girls from Wah-Wah-Tay-See and Toka camps attend the state summer encampment at Crete. The two camps share a cabin and participate in council, sport, and boat handling tests as they seek blue ribbons. Reports mention participants Grace Beeson Catherine Waddick Clara Mae Macrean and others with Miss Sweenie nearby.

Crete Wwe Fue Chase Ruth Moffet Mary Margret Walling Cathwine Wadick Virginia Breson Clare Creamer Alice Pollock Clara Mae Macrean Clara Mae Plattiemouth Grace Beeson Catherine Waddick Mesdames Westover Gobelman

Murray Bank Accepts Leonard Walling as New Clerk

Leonard Walling, son of Thomas Walling the abstractor, has accepted a position at Murray Bank and departed for Murray to begin banking duties. The Journal notes he is an excellent young man and will likely become a strong employee in the role.

Daly Leonard Walling Thomas Walling Murray Bank Leonard

Col M A Bates Improves After Six Weeks Illness

Our Col M A Bates has been confined to bed at home for nearly six weeks and shows improvement though remains largely bedridden. He gains slowly under the intense heat, with hopeful outlook toward further recovery and being up and about in better conditions.

Col. M. A. Bates

Will Manage Drug Store at Murray

G W McCracken arrives from Cres ton Iowa to take charge of the drug store J J Meier has installed in Murray. McCracken previously worked for Fricke Drugs in this city and Tekamah and spent years selling drugs on the road for a Chicago wholesale house. He is expected to excel in the Murray position.

G. W. MccCracken Fricke Drugs Company Creston Iowa Murray Manate J. J. Meier Gansemer Tekamath Chicago

No Accident Week to Begin June 22 in Central Western Region

Regional Director Welden launches No Accident Week across central western railroads starting June 22. Safety reports from SAFETY show prior reductions in deaths and injuries, with 205000 workers pledging seven days of careful, injury free work to shield themselves and others.

Welden Central Western Region Téeport Respionsi Railroad Administration Jecome Central Western Holden

Chautauqua This Year Plans Underway

The Chautauqua season returns this July 26 to July 31 with the same organizer as last year. Community leaders urge timely formation of committees for advertising and preparations to ensure a successful event. Five weeks remain to organize and promote the program.

Morton of Union Visits County Judge Office

C. F. Morton from Union arrived in the city for a brief stay to handle business at the county judge’s office.

C. F. Morton Union

Gradoville Bride United in Detroit Catholic Church

Charles Gradoville Jr. and Miss Isabel Wareine wed in Detroit. the couple and families, including Edward Gradoville and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gradoville Sr., plan nuptial celebrations at the groom’s Havelock home before a move to a furnished bungalow. Gradoville, a Burlington shops machinist, served in the Navy Reserve and recovered from illness.

Havelock Burlington Charles Gradoville, Jr Edward Gradoville Charles Gradoville Detroit Michigan Isabel Wareine Malvern Iowa Gradeville Plattsmouth Charles Gradeville Sterling Worth Flattsmouth Echonl Navy

Timmas Funeral Held In Plattsmouth

At the home of the late Michael Timmas the funeral was held this afternoon for a resident of Plattsmouth for over 25 years. Rev. J. H. Steger conducted services and the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery west of the city. Timmas and wife and their young children moved to Plattsmouth more than a quarter century ago.

Michael Timmas Oak Hill Cemetery Mr. Timmas J. H. Steger Plattsmouth Man

Boarding car moved from Will remove Greerville

The boarding car used for workers in the shops is being removed to Terry Iowa to house members of a construction gang. The war’s end and fewer men to house made its operation unnecessary and the remaining cars will be distributed to suitable points soon.

Terry Sioux City Iowa Wunetessary

Nebraska City Plans World War Welcome Home Fourth

Nebraska City prepares a large Fourth of July celebration to honor Otoe county veterans recently returned to civilian life. The event features an aeroplane, street exhibits, a ball game, a speech by M. Line, fireworks, a free street dance, and other attractions. Local residents expect a grand, citywide affair with strong attendance from Plattsmouth guests.

Nebraska City Otoe County Furl M.line Plattemouth

Manspeaker Family Update After Delicate Operation

M. E. Manspeaker visited Kansas City with his wife and daughter-in-law Mrs Harry Manspeaker and stayed for the operation at the hospital. He reports the daughter-in-law progressing as well as could be expected given the circumstances.

Fridgy's M. E. Manspeaker Kansas City Harry Manspeaker

Brendel Family Plans Indiana Visit

Mrs. B. F. Brendel her son J. F. Brendel and wife of Murray arrived last evening to take a train to Indiana for a three week visit. The Brendels will tour the former family home area while Mrs. Brendel's mother Mrs. A Parr, age over 80 and in good health, remains in Sheridan Indiana.

B. F. Brendel J. F. Brendel Murray Indiana Brendels

Uncle Fred Guenther Confined To Home In Northwest City

Uncle Fred Guenther, who has passed his seventh milestone, is reported not feeling well and confined to his bed at home in the northwest section of the city. Officials hope he recovers soon.

Fred Guenther

New Long Distance Rates in Effect Tonight

Burleson schedule for long distance rates returns to normal tonight after injunctions from Nebraska and others. The plan classifies service into Station-to-Station and Party-to-Party, with day, evening, and night rates. The change aims to stabilize call loads and reduce peak traffic, though revenue may not rise. Central operators stand ready to assist callers.

Servien Philadelphia Nebraska Lhan

Stock Food Sale Promises New Local Agent

Edward Shehan accepts no position as county representative for stock food company and begins work as hustler. W. E. Gravett district manager reports he is free to focus elsewhere in the district. The proposition is seen as successful due to many farmers needing stock food this season.

Edward Shehan W. E. Gravett

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