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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1925

Page

5

Farmer Purchases De Laval Separator From L Neitzel

Mr Dan Schlaphoff a reel live farmer bought a Model 15 De Laval Separator from L Neitzel. I L Pothast visited Lincoln last Thursday evening via the Rock Island evening train. Mr and Mrs Harry Gillespie visited Tobias at Dr and Mrs C A Blattspie…

Dan Schlaphoff L. Neitzel I. L. Pothast Lincoln Rock Island Harry Gillespie C. A. Blattspeiler Tobias KR. Panska

Elmwood visitors and locals mingle in Murray and Murdock

Elmwood visitors handle business in Murray while Henry Dehmning prepares corn for sale at Wabash elevator. Mrs. Hitchcock visits for the Neitzels 47th anniversary. C Ray visits Murdock guesting. John Gakemeier attends ranch duties as Colonial Banquet Ranges are noted. John Amtgwert tackles spring painting with many contracts ahead. E W Thimgan and Matt Thimgan attend Emanuel Thimgan funeral in Sut ton. Rev Ezra Sohl visits Callihan church project in Murdock. J E McHugh and wife in Omaha for Nebraska Retailers Association events. Neitzel returns from Kansas City praising growth and new Sears Roebuck plant plans.

Elmwood Murray Henry P. Dehmning Wabash C. J. Hitchcock Havelock Olga Mary Dunning Murdock John Gakemeier Geo Bauer Albert Blum Gus Neumann South Bend Neitzel Chris Backameyer Waco Matt Thimgan C. J. Long C. L. Mills Emil Otto Frank Bourks Jess Sandholm Fred Deickman John Amtgwert John Kruger Fred Klemme Albert Theile John Henry Fields Mesers Mesdames E. W. Thimgan Sutton Emanuel Thimgan E. W. and Matt Thimgan Ezra Sohl Callihan Church Nebraska Retailers Association L. Neitzel Kansas City P. A. Harting K. C Sears-Robuck Co

Farewell gathering for local youths at Rissmann home

Saturday evening February 21 a group of young people met at Agnes and Carl Rissmann Jr northeast of town for a farewell surprise before moving to Liberty Nebraska. Music games and a late lunch followed with many neighbors and friends present.

Agnes Carl Rissmann, Jr Liberty Neb Eleanor Story Woelma Clara Neumann Marie Tonack Elsie Amelia Kupke Elda Carrie Th

Death Takes Emanuel Thimgan Minister and Neighbor

Emanuel Thimgan born near Murdock on August 5 1574 lived in Sutton area as minister and farmer. He died last Monday morning after a period of declining health leaving a wife and three children Harry Homer and Lillian. Funeral held in Sutton with pastors Henry Weishart and J W Oehlerking officiating. Mourners included Matt and E W Thimgan and Lois Thimgan and other relatives from Murdoch Lincoln and beyond.

The Covered Wagon Show By Too Brothers Company

The Too Brothers show company presents The Covered Wagon a popular long running early days play about a east to west journey with love pathos hardships and clashes with Indians and outlaws ending in a western home. Date of the performance will be announced later.

Too Brothers Show Company

Western visitors enjoy shooting match in Murdock

Conrad Miller and wife of Ogden spent a week visiting relatives in Murdock. They stayed with C. L. Miller and families of Otto Miller and E. H. Miller, sisters of Mr. Miller, before departing for the West last Thursday.

Conrad Miller Ogden Miller Murdock Mr. Miller C. L. Miller Otto Miller South Bend E. H. Miller North of Matthew Thimgan C. J. Long

Henry Kleis er Dies In South

A report reached Murdock last week of Henry Kleiser found dead in his Corpus Christi hotel while spending winter in Texas. He had travelled south each winter for health, planning to return in spring. He is brother to siblings living near South Bend, a family long established there.

Henry K Kleiser Henry Kleiser Corpus Christa Texas Mr. Klieser Murdock South Bend

Entertaining Young Married Class in Murdock

Mesdames BE Miller C S Long entertained the Young Married People class of the Evangelical church at Mrs C L Longs home last week. A fine program social hour and kingly luncheon followed. Members praised the ladies as admirable entertainers and look forward to meeting again. The next gathering will be in late March at the home of Mr and Mrs Gee Merkle with Henry Generman and Will Rikli.

BE. H. Miller C. S. Long Evangelical Church of Gee M. Merkle Henry Generman Will Rikli

Will Hold Food Sale by Young Married People Class

The Young Married People's class of the Evangelical church will hold a food sale at the lobby of the Farmers and Merchants Bank on Saturday March 21. They will offer items needed for Sunday dinner and to save work.

Evangelican Church Farmer's and Merchants Bank

Tool Couple Attend Omaha Retail Dealers Convention

Mr and Mrs H W Tool attended a Omaha convention of retail dealers last week. They enjoyed the banquet and Mr Tool spoke on How I Saved My School 1000 dollars. The address was well received and praised as a model for saving taxpayers money on future building propositions.

H. W. Tool Omaha Tool

Change at the Exchange as Minnie Deickman Leaves

The Deickman family moved to the farm last week and Miss Minnie Dieckman resigns as manager of the telephone exchange with February ending. Miss Helen Bornemeier is elected to the position and praised for competence. both operators are noted for their efficient service.

Fred Deickman Minnis Dieckman Helen Bornemeier Minnie Deickman

Leis Returns From Winter West Visit

P. Leis spent the winter in the west and Seattle visiting relatives and friends and hunting. He returned home last week and will reside here again. He also visited Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Cox in Portland and his sister Mrs. Louise Hern now living in Union Washington.

P. Leis West Seattle Mr. Leis S. M. Cox Portland Louise Hern Murray Union Washington

Record Tie Set By Mayer and Miller At Shoot

At the recent shoot many records were tied including a best tie by Will P. Mayer of Murdock and Conrad L. Miller of Odgen Utah who has been visiting here for some time.

Will P. Mayer Murdock Conrad L. Miller Odgen Utah

Local merchant Will P. Meyer to join Westinghouse at East Pittsburgh

Will P. Meyer, long serving merchant and radio electrical expert in Murdock, will soon leave to accept a position with Westinghouse Electrical Company in East Pittsburgh, Pa. He will close out his stock of electrical and radio supplies at a great sacrifice, urging customers to inquire soon.

Will P. Meyer Murdock Westinghouse Electrical Company East Pittsburg Meyer

Evangelical Church Services Schedule Listed

The Lemeville church holds a service at 9 20 a m with Bible school at 10 a m for both Lemeville and Murdock churches. English services run 11 to 11 60 and German 11 30 to 12. Murdock church hosts a 1 p m session. A Young Peoples meeting is at 7 p m followed by evening preaching at 7 30.

Lemeville Murdock Hemglish Young Peoples' Meeting

Dodge Bank Reopens After Reorganization in Dodge

Fremont Neb Feb 26 Announcement that the Dodge State bank formerly the First National has been reorganized with Dr Ira Atkinson of Lincoln as president. The bank opens with 25000 capital and 12500 surplus. August J Miller and Emil Chudomelka of Dodge named vice presidents Louis Reznik is cashier. All stock owned by Dodge residents.

Dodge Louis Reznicek

Germans Lead In Immigrant List

Germany holds the top spot in immigrant visas issued to enter the United States with over 30,000 approvals. The German quota still has about 21,000 vacancies before exhaustion.

Washington Germany United States State Department

Rev Emanuel Thimgan Passes to His Reward

The Rev Emanuel Thimgan died Tuesday evening at 4 30 at his Sutton Nebraska home after weeks of illness. He was about fifty one born August 9 1874 on a Murdock area farm to David and Amanda Thimgan and raised in Murdock. He studied at Naperville Illinois and served Nebraska churches before settling on a Sutton area farm years ago. He leaves a widow and three children Harvey Shenandoah Iowa Homer and Lillian Sutton along with many siblings. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Sutton conducted by ministers from Sutton Clay Center and nearby communities with burial at Sutton.

Sutton Nebraska Emanuel Thimgan Thimgen Murdock David Thimgan Cass County Naperville Illinois Harvey Shenandoah Iowa Homer Lillian Theodore Elgin Matthew Louis Lincoln Clay Center Kansas Emma David California Alva Cheyenne Wyoming E. W. Thimgan Selma Gakemeier

Prominent Congress Members Set to Leave on March 4

Washington notes that when Congress adjourns on March 4 many notable figures will exit. Veterans include Isaac R. Sherwood of Ohio, 90, who began in 1872 and returned in 1922, and Speaker Gillett, serving since 1892 and Speaker since 1918. Also retiring are Samuel Winslow of Massachusetts, Mae E. Nolan of California, and John G. McKenzie of Illinois.

Washington Congress House Senate Isaac R. Sherwood Ohio Sherwood Grant Coolidge Samuel @. Winslow Massachusetts Winslow Tincher Republican Kansas Mae E. Nolan California John G. McMenzie Illinois

Congress reshuffles leadership as terms end and retirements loom

In a wave of exits and promotions top lawmakers shift roles. Frank Clark plans March 5 departure for Florida citrus farming after two decades in public service. Everett Sanders leaves Congress to join the administration as secretary. Julius Kahn’s death prompts a rise to chairman of the military affairs panel. In the Midwest and South, Schall moves to the Senate while Davis and Anderson retire. Byrnes exits for the Senate race, and Ward and Snyder exit as part of a broader “social bloc” turnover.

Military Affairs Committee Julius Kahn California Frank Clark Florida St. Lucie County Clark Hontar Congress Washington Everett Sanders Indiana President Coolidge Minnesota Representative Schall House Senate Davis Anderson Appropriations Committee Representative Madden Ilinois Representative Byrnes South Carolina Byrnes Blease Ward Snyder New York

Santa Fe objects in grain rates hearing

Sioux City, Iowa February 26 Opposition to Kansas City's request for lower freight rates on grain shipments to the southwest was heard by a representative of the Interstate Commerce Commission. B F E Marsh of the Santa Fe Railroad voiced objections to the adjustment, saying it would require a complete revision of all existing rates and embarrass the roads.

Sioux City Kansas City Southwest Interstate Commerce Commission B. F. E. Marsh Santa Fe Railroad Southwestern

Butter substitutes surge in Nebraska state purchases

O Hanson of the Farmers Equity Cooperative Creamery charges Nebraska bought 165000 pounds of butter substitutes for state institutions in 1924. He says 90000 farmers are in dairying, with 400 million dollars invested and about 500000 cows. He argues substitutes hurt dairy interests while other states restrict substitutes.

Nebraska O. Hanson Farmers’ Equity Co-operative Creamery Association Orleans Néb Hanson South Sea Islands Wisconsin Iowa South Dakota Hansen

Brothers of Collins Seek Guardian to Seize Estate

Three brothers Homer Marshall and Andy Lee Collins petition Hart county court to disqualify their father Lee Collins as administrator of Floyd Collins estate. They allege he is non compos mentis due to grief over Floyd’s death in Sand Cave accident and his age, noting the estate centers on Floyd’s half interest in Crystal Cave co owned by Lee Collins.

Munfordvill Floyd Poliina Sand Cave Cave City Hart County Court Lee Collins Floyd Crystal Cave Collins Homer Marshall Andy Lee

Kalina Family Visits Omaha for Weekend Stay

Mrs Cyril Kalina and children Edward and Betty visited Omaha today to enjoy a weekend with relatives and friends in the city.

Cyril Kalina Edward Betty Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murdock Department Edward Guilstorfi Murdock, Neb E. W. — Garage Slesing Gui Radio Sale UY 1899 Cardwell Erla Audico W. P. Meyer Death Rev Harry Thimean Henry and Weishart J. W. Oehlerking Lois Thimgan Evangelical Church Service Dodge Bank Button Isaac Sherwood Fred J. Peterson P.O. Boxa Deer Sante FE Co-operative Dairy Head Wil Sen Eee Uw Beck
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