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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1926

Page

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Windham dies in Ottawa a fall from hotel window

Robert Windham Jr a longtime Ottawa resident and son of the late Robert B Windham died after falling from a third story window at the Washington hotel in Ottawa epilepsy reported as the cause A coroner s inquest found death due to the fall He was survived by two daughters and several siblings with family members in Florida Nebraska and Iowa all notified by authorities

Ottawa Illinois Robert Windham Robert B. Windham Omaha Chicago Cuty Windham Washington Hotel Jennie Windham Lorene Windham Godsell Florida Hermie Windham West Palm Beach Wade W. Windham Lincoln Elien Stugess Penjamin Windham Kansas City Samuel C. Windham Kathryn Riddle

Young People Wed in Lincoln First Baptist Church

Miss Lillian Newhans of Weeping Water wed Mr. Arthur Taylor of Cedar Creek at the Lincoln First Baptist church parsonage with Rev. J Frederick Catlin officiating. The bridal party included the bride’s mother Mrs. W H Newhans and Nora Dreamer. Jess Taylor attended the groom. A dinner followed at Mrs L R Deats’s home. The couple, daughter and son in law of Weeping Water and Cedar Creek respectively, will farm near Cedar Creek.

Lillian Newhans Weeping Water Arthur Taylor Cedar Creek First Baptist Church Lincoln J. Frederick Catlin W. H. Newhans Nora Dreamer Elmwood Nebraska Jess Taylor Proom L. R. Deats W. H. Newhams W. P. Taylor

Bauer Brings Back New Overland Whippet Car

John Bauer the local Overland dealer returned from Kansas City with one of the new Whippet cars. The compact European styled model drew attention at the Bauer garage where it is on exhibition. He was accompanied by John Bauer Jr L W Egenberger and Joseph Bulin who attended the Overland schooling and plant courses.

John Bauer Overland Auto Company Kansas City Pst Overland Bauer Mr. Bauer John Bauer, Jr L. W. Egenberger Joseph Bulin

Card of Thanks for Mary J. Taylor Family

The Children of Mrs. Mary J. Taylor thank friends for sympathy and floral memorials after her death. Special thanks to the Eastern Star and the Social Workers Flower club for assistance at the funeral.

Eastern Star Social Workers Flower Club Mary J. Taylor

Fort Lauderdale visitors stay with old friends in town

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Fuller and their child from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, arrived yesterday to visit old time friends in this city. Mrs. Fuller, formerly Miss Bernese Newell, has many local friends. The family traveled via Indiana and Kansas City and will stay a while before returning south. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Baird.

R. J. Fuller Fort Lauderdale Florida Fuller Bernese Newell Mr. Fuller East Mrs. Fuller William Baird

Poisall Denied Rehearing in Prohibition Case State Court

The state supreme court has denied Harry Poisall's rehearing and upheld the district court sentence for his third offense of violating the prohibition law. Poisall, arrested in this city, was sentenced to one year in prison after a jury found him guilty. The trial featured testimony by his sons about liquor found at the Poisall home. Poisall has been on bond and working in St. Louis and must now return to serve the sentence.

Harry Poisall Supreme Court District Court State Supreme Court Poisall Paul Poisall Kearney Harry Poisall, Jr St. Louis

Pleads Not Guilty In Cedar Creek Assault Case

Henry Thierolf of Cedar Creek entered a not guilty plea to a charge of assault on Edward Marshall. The case was set for Monday July 12 after bond of 1200 dollars was posted, and both parties are locally known in Cedar Creek.

Cedar Creek Man Charged With Assault in County Court

County Attorney W G Kieck filed a complaint in county court against Henry Thierolf of Cedar Creek for assault to do great bodily harm against Edward Marshall of Cedar Creek. Attorney A L Tidd will represent Thierolf who will likely plead not guilty. Hearing date undecided. The charge stems from a Cedar Creek fight last week in which Marshall was badly injured.

W. G. Kieck Henry Thierolf Cedar Creek Edward Marshall A. L. Tidd Marshall

Man Charged With Wife Desertion Near Weeping Water

Deputy Sheriff brought Merton Scott to court on a complaint by County Attorney W G Kieck for failure to support his wife. Scott, with attorney W A Robertson, plans to plead not guilty at arraignment. A preliminary hearing was expected this afternoon before Judge A H Duxbury.

W. C. Schaus Merton Scott W. G. Kieck W. A. Robertson A. H. Duxbury

A R Johnson Files for Office of Co Sheriff

A R Johnson the Plattsmouth police chief filed with County Clerk George Sayles to seek the Democratic nomination for county sheriff at the August primary. He has twelve years in Plattsmouth and will campaign while remaining police chief, facing no current Democratic opposition and a Republican field contesting the nomination.

A. K R. Johnson George Sayles Johnson Plattsmouth John P. Sattler C. A. Johnson Fourth Ward E. P. Stewart William Henricksen Robert Reed Weeping Water Harley Burdick

Golden Rod Club Plans Community Projects and Music Tea

The Golden Rod Study club of Mynard met at Mrs. C. L. Wiles home west of Plattsmouth for a combined business and social session. Attending were Willing Workers of Eight Mile Grove. A program featured Richard Cole, Alice Wiles, Gertrude Vallery, and a piano solo by Mrs. C. C. Barnard. Discussions focused on National Parks and plans for a musical tea at Mrs. Roy Cole’s home. Refreshments closed the pleasant event.

Golden Rod Study Club Mynard C. L. Wiles Plattsmouth Roy Cole Eight Mile Grove Richard Cole Alice Wiles Gertrude Vallery C. C. Barnard Glen Vallery

Ladies Enjoy Social at St Pauls Evangelical Basement

About 150 ladies of the St Pauls Evangelical Church gathered in the newly completed basement of the church for a social afternoon. They toured the space, admired the new equipment provided by church ladies, and shared a dainty luncheon hosted by Mesdames Michael Hild George Born and P P Meisnger marking the space as a community center.

Oid Society St. Paul's Evangelical Church St. Paul's Michael Hild George Born P. P. Meisinger

Journal Want Ads Call for Reader Attention

Readers are urged to use the Journal want ads to reach a wide audience and secure results from their notices.

Plattsmouth Water Co. Head Sidelined by Wrist Sprain

Lynn Minor, superintendent of the Plattsmouth Water Co., has worn a sling for several days after slipping at work and injuring his right wrist. The sprain has kept him from duties and proved more painful than a simple bruise.

Lynn Minor Plattsmouth Water Co Minor

Methodist Sunday School Picnic at Amos Iske Farm

Several hundred members and teachers from First Methodist church enjoyed an annual Sunday school picnic on the Amos Iske farm west of LaPlatte along the Pinette river. Rain threatened but the children sheltered quickly. Hilt Wescott and Walt Schaus were the only ones damp. A fine picnic supper preceded a vesper service led by Rev. Frank Emory Proutz, with gratitude expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Iske for their hospitality and assistance.

First Methodist Church Amos Iske LaPlattse Pinatte Hilt Wescott Walt Schaus Frank Emory Proutz

Plattsmouth Man Honored by State Eagles

Arthur Blunt of Plattsmouth elected conductor of the grand aerie at York state convention. Other officers named include W R Snyder Fullerton Frank Kounosky Fremont J P McCaffery Columbus E T Wickham Beatrice T S Beagle Falls City EK Butsirus Falls City and C F Beschorner Lincoln as trustees. Next state meeting set for Nebraska City in 1927 with expected larger membership.

Fraternal Order of Eagles York State Aerie Plattsmouth Aerie Arthur Blunt Blunt Grand Aerie W. R. Snyder Fullerton Frank Kounosky Fremont J. P. McCaffery Columbus E. T. Wickham

Herolds Visit Local Friends Before Eastbound Trip

Frank M. Herold and Mrs. James Herold of Minneapolis arrived by auto to visit relatives here and left today for home in the north. He represents the Seth Thomas Cloak Co., oldest of its kind in the United States, and the couple stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tidd. They plan a vacation trip next month to New England and major eastern cities.

Frank M. Herold James Herold Minneapolis Herold The Seth Thomas Cloak Co United States A. L. Tidd

4th of July Fireworks at Bates Book Store

Bates Book Store hosts a public display for Independence Day with a complete line of fireworks on show. Community members gather to view the exhibit and learn about the event schedule.

Bates Book Store

Plattsmouth Fourth Celebrates Sesquin Centennial Big Parade Planned

Celebration plans for the Sesquin Centennial Fourth of July in Plattsmouth promise a grand day with a new morning parade, a water fight, Noble C. Fairly Shows rides, a Cass Sarpy league baseball game, bands, a free horseshoe contest, and a massive fireworks display costing 3200. Neighboring towns like Nebraska City Weeping Water Bellevue and others plan large delegations with night ferry service for Iowa visitors.

Plattsmouth Nebraska City Platttsmouth Noble C. Fairly Bellévue Legion Basbcall Park U. S Weeping Water Bellevue Louisville Cedar Creek Manley Murdock Greenwood Ashland Murray Union Nehawka Avoca Alvo Elmwood Point Southwest Iowa

Plattsmouth Visitors Tour KFNF Radio Station in Shenandoah

A party from Plattsmouth visited Shenandoah yesterday to tour the KFNF Henry Field radio station. Participants included Mrs Barbara Bookmeyer Mrs Henry Horn Miss Helen Horn Mrs Lillian Freeman Miss Clara Bookmeyer Raymond Bookmeyer recently home from Pittsburgh. A second group featured Earl Smith and C C Polin from near the city who enjoyed the station and its features.

Plattsmouth Shenandoah Iowa Iowa City KFNF Henry Field Station West Barbara Bookmeyer Henry Horn Helen Horn Lillian Freeman Clara Bookmeyer Raymond Bookmeyer Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Earl Smith C. C. Polin

Visits Old Friend From Friday's Dality

W. T. Craig of this city met his boyhood friend R. Dd. Strothers of Monroe Nebraska in town on business. Their reunion marked the first time in twenty years and the pair, longtime acquaintances for fifty years, enjoyed recalling memories from long ago. Strothers has newspaper experience at Grand Island and remains connected with a Monroe paper.

W. T. Craig R. Dd. Strothers Monroe Nebraska Strothers Grand Island the Independent Long Ozo

Entertains in Honor of Bride of June Season

Mrs. A. L. Tidd hosted a garden tea at her Oak Street home in honor of Miss Kathryn Wadick, whose July 1 wedding to Mr. Robert M. Walling is upcoming. The lawn glowed with electric lights and Japanese lanterns as guests enjoyed a two course tea, a light music program, and piano selections by the honoree and others. Out-of-town guests included Misses Mary Margaret Walling, Mary McHugh, Margaret O Rourke of Omaha, Miss Florence Kenyon of Nebraska City, and Miss Mary Kathrine of Omaha.

A. L. Tidd Oak Street Kathryn Wadick Robert M. Walling Tidd Leslie L. Turpin Ursula Herold Violette Begley Catherine Schneider Mary Margaret Waring Hill Martin Kittie Cummins Roberts

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Suit Filed in Cass County

The Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co of Iowa files action in Cass County District Court led by Clerk Mrs. Golda Noble Beal seeking payment of unpaid premiums from a large group of local farmers.

Golda Noble Beal Farmers Mutual Hail Insuance Co Iowa Cass County

Plattsmouth Girl Weds Frank V Hrana c in Colorado Springs

Rose May Belohlavy of Plattsmouth and Frank V Hranac of Geneva Nebraska married June 16 at a Colorado Springs home ceremony. Bride art supervisor in Grand Junction for two years groom with Commonwealth Power Co Jackson Michigan. Honeymooned in Colorado Springs and Denver then to Geneva Nebraska. Will reside in Jackson Michigan after July 1.

University of Nebraska Rose May Belohlavy Frank V. Hranae Geneve Nebraska Colorado Springs Grand Junction Colorado Croom Jackson Michigan Commonwealth Power Co E. C. Edgerton Methodist Church of Lucille Bailey William Mast V. Belohlavy Plattsmouth College of Fine Arts Alpha Rho Tau Hranac Electrical Engineering College Sigma XI Sigma Tau General Electric Co Schenectady New York Commonwealth Co

Have you anything to sell Tell the world through the Journal

A brief notice invites readers to use the Journal Want Ad department to advertise items for sale. It emphasizes reaching a broad audience and placing small or large notices to move goods quickly.

The Journal Want Ad Department

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Ill Fridey A. R. Johnson Office of Golden Rod Club Meeting Methodist Sunday School Tnic Enioyee Sarpy County Wadick Rose May Belohiavy This City Frank V. Hranac First National Bank the Bank Gigat
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