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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1925

Page

6

Local visits and business calls in Louisville and area

Delk James Stander a well known Louisville man visited for a few hours to see friends and handle business. Co A Davis of Murray spent time in the county seat for business at the courthouse and with local friends. Mrs Searl S Davis returned from a three week visit in Dayton Ohio and met Mrs Duris at Pacific Junction. Harry Knabe, Hamp shire hog man near Nehawka, and his sister Martha Abrene traveled from their home to tend business and called at the Journal office.

James Stander Louisville Co. A. Davis Murray Court House Searl S. Davis Dayton Ohio Burlington Pacific Junction Duris Harry Knabe Hampshire Near Nehawke Martha Abrene Thore Knabe Journal

Friday's Party Draws Attorney J C Bryant of Ashland

Attorney J C Bryant of Ashland attended Friday's party, representing local legal circles. His presence highlighted community networking and regional political engagement.

J. C. Bryant Ashland

Local residents attend to county court and city business

A. Hi Engelkemeier and son Fred, living west of Murray, handled matters in the county court. Carl Davis and J. W. Pitman of Murray visited the county clerk's office. Emma Griffin of Bunceton Missouri visited Mire Deitz and family. Tiernan Bennings traveled from Eight Mile Grove to Omaha for business. Henry Kirshver from west of Murray checked in for business. Judge James T. Begley and Court Reporter L. L. Turpin left for Papillion for a district court session. George L. Parley headed to Crete Nebraska to tend to a sick daughter Edith, planning to return home. Paul Silsmannn planned a trip to TiSperin Nebraska to visit his brother Frank and family. George Nverett and daughters Eva and Mary were in town for business. Mrs W. G. Boedeker and sister Miss Beriah Sons with Miss Lillian Ton arrived from Murray and rode the Burlington to Omaha for a day trip.

A. Hi, Engelkemeier Fred Murray A. Davis J. W. Pitman George Sarles Emma Griffin Bunceton Missouri Mire Deitz Tiernan Bennings Hits Eight Mile Grove Oowha Islness Pram Wenry Kirsehver Herre Dudge James T. Begley L. L. Turpin Papillion District Court George L. Parley Crete Nebraska Edith Paul Silsmannn Sunsae Tiisperin Frank Jedst George Nverett Liberty Precinct Eva Mary W. G. Boedeker Bepiah Lillian i

Death brings regret over Everett Buckingham’s death in Omaha

Everett Buckingham, well known Omaha resident and vice president of the King of Trails bridges company, died recently. His death leaves many business men and farmers who worked with the Union Stock Yards company and the bridge venture feeling a personal loss. He was a powerful figure in Nebraska’s business community.

Everett Buckingham Omaha Buckingham Union Stock Yards Company Buckingell King of Trails Brides Company Nebraska

White Pekin Drakes for Sale

A. QO. Ramee offers white Pekin drakes for sale. Contact details not fully readable.

Ramee

King of Trails Bridge Co Files for Incorporation

The King of Trails Bridge Co filed in Plattsmouth Nebraska to build and operate a toll bridge over the Platte River north of the city. Capital stock is 125000 dollars in 100 shares, twenty year life, with incorporators H A Schneider Sear S Davis R A Troop Frank M Bester Thomas C Byrne and W B Cheek. Bids for construction will be opened March 2 at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce office.

George R. Sayles King of Trails Bridge Co Platte River Mr. Sayles Plattsmouth Nebraska H. A. Schneider Sear S. Davis R. A. Troop Frank M Bester Thomas C Byrne W. B. Cheek Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Visits With Sister From Saturday's Daily

Mrs. Claus Speck of this city visited Omaha to see her sister-in-law Miss Alice Knowlton, now on stage with Bert Gordot at the Orpheum. Knowlton, aunt to Omaha residents Frank Marshall and Harold Draper, had previously not seen them this year since childhood. She once belonged to the Follies in New York before vaudeville with Mr Gordot.

Claus Speck Omaha Alice Knowlton Bert Gordot Orpheum Knowlton Indy Frank Marshall Harold Draper

The Old Old Story In County Court

A district court bound over a defendant in a case from the county’s western section. The charge concerns alleged illicit relations and consequences between a man and a woman. The sole testimony came from the complainant. the case now proceeds to district court with bond set at 31 500. The public had not yet learned full details of the hearing or the couple’s misfortunes.

Jude A. HL. Dusbury Setion

Card of Thanks for Fire Department Aid

I express sincere gratitude to the fire department for prompt work in saving our home today and to friends and neighbors who offered help in our hour of danger. Mrs. L. C. Sharp.

Fire Department L. C. Sharp

Vacancy offered to run Ward's Reliable Products

Classified notice seeking a steady, gentlemanly worker for Ward's Reliable Products in Cass county. No prior experience required. Details available on request from Dr. Ward's Medical Co. Winona Minnesota. Established 1856. 116-4tw

Ward Cass County Dr. Ward's Medical Co Winona Minn

Notice of Hearing on Estate Settlement in Cass County

County Court of Cass County Nebraska orders a hearing on the final settlement of the estate of Adam Fornoff Sr. Executors Adam B. Fornoff and Jacob Fornoff must appear March 10, 1925 at 10:00 a.m. to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Publication in Plattsmouth Journal once weekly for one week prior.

Cass Couny Nebraska State of Cass County Adam Fornoff Adam B. Fornoff Jacob Fornoff Plattsmouth

Drifters Arrested After Prohibition Drinking Spree

Two intoxicated World War veterans from Leavenworth were rounded up by night police. They claimed they wandered toward the Missouri river bridge after leaving the U S Soldiers and Sailors Home. A gunman forced them to drink part of a flask, but officers doubt the tale and note the describer matches a known police court character.

Prince of Wales Andrew J. Volstead Leavenworth Kansas

Pioneer Plattsmouth Figure Joseph Hve y Dies at Omaha Home

Joseph J. McVey longtime Plattsmouth resident died at his Omaha home after thirty three years in the city He helped build Burlington lines with John Fitzgerald and later settled in Plattsmouth He served on the city council and remained active in local politics He will be buried in the Catholic cemetery west of town after a high mass at St John s church Monday at 10 30.

Omaha Joseph J. Mee- Vey Flattsmouth Mr. McVey Plattsmouth Burlington John Fitzgerald Nebraska McVey St. John’s

Frea Lugsch Dry Cleaning Shop Receives Spring Improvements

The Frea Lugsch establishment is being beautified for spring with new cabinets for garment care. Interior renovations include fresh paint and a brighter, more attractive space to serve patrons, with Red and Shorty set to operate a first class shop.

Frea Lugsch

Clarence Beal Back At Court After Illness

Clarence L. Beal the Clerk of the District Court was flown to town for a few hours to handle matters at the courthouse. He remains not fully well and will stay on the active list until he fully recovers from his illness.

District Court Clarence L. Beal Court House Aew Mr. Beal

Files suit to quiet title in city real estate action

In district court this morning Attorney W. Robertson filed P. A. Horn versus Saul Nuckolls and others. The plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate he owns in the city and asks that defendants be excluded from any claim.

District Court W. \. Robertson P. A. Horn Aul Nuckolls Saintif Plaintif

Prince of Wales Attends Welsh Festival at St Paul’s

London February 27 the prince of Wales and about 2000 others attended a Welsh festival service at St Paul’s cathedral despite alarmist warnings that the dome might collapse. He sat beneath the dome without concern, while the congregation remained calm. The service was conducted in Welsh and the prince, though head of the Welsh people, is largely ignorant of the language.

London Prince of Wales

Bates Book and Gift Shop Ink and Pencils Sale

Buy ink and pencils at Bates Book and Gift Shop with a focus on affordable writing supplies for students and artists. No dates or locations stated.

The Bates Book and Gift Shop

County to Aid in Hard Surfacing Louisville Roads

County commissioners Gorder Harris and Spangler met with the local good roads committee to arrange graveling and drainage work funded by bonds of 28 000 dollars for eleven and three tenths miles of hard surfacing. A bid process follows spring work with gravel and rock roads, and the county will aid with tubing and concrete for drainage and grading.

Louisville Dahyn Gorder Harris Spangler Good Roads Committee BE. Noyes W. J F. Diers Platte River Main Street Schmader Farm Mmit Iowa State Highway Commission Louisville Courier

Appreciation note for kindness after bereavement

The family of Herman Spies expresses thanks for acts of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement. Special thanks to business houses for their courtesy, friends for flowers, and those who assisted at the funeral.

Fowers Herman Spies

Flower club gathering hosted by Mrs Walter Martin

Mrs Walter Martin welcomed social workers to a Flower club meeting at her south city home on Wednesday afternoon. The event focused on society business and social conversation, with the hostess serving refreshments before guests departed at a late hour feeling honored by the pleasant gathering.

Walter Martin

Sparks Cause Small Fire at Fourth and Vine

A fire at the residence of Mfrs. L. C. Sharp, corner Fourth and Vine, started when chimney sparks landed on the shingle roof. The fire department responded quickly and contained the blaze before it penetrated the interior, aided by high winds.

Dadby Mfrs. L. C. Sharp Fourth and Vine Street

Lost spotted Poland China hog near Mynard

Lost 140 pound spotted Poland China hog near Mynard. Contact Platts at 533 or notify James Rainey at m2 3tsm by phone. Return if found.

Poland China Mynard Platts James Rainey

Alfalfa Hay for Sale by Sam Gilmour

Alfalfa hay offered in first second and third cuttings stored under cover contact Sam Gilmour by phone 3203 for details.

Sam Gilmour

Mrs Peter Gradeville Visits Omaha For Brief Matinee

Mrs Peter Gradeville was among visitors to Omaha today spending a few hours looking after some matinee plans and enjoying the city.

Peter Gradeville Omaha

Passenger Henry C. McMahen Heads to Omaha for brief business

Henry C. McMahen was among the morning travelers bound for Omaha to take care of business for a few hours.

Henry C. McMahen Omaha

Radio Fund Brings Sightless Man In Touch With World

Jacob Smith of near Murray receives a home radio after a community effort led by R. W. Porter and supported by Henry Field broadcasting station KFNF Shenandoah Iowa. List of contributors includes KFNF blind fund ten dollars and many local donors with amounts ranging around one dollar each, enabling installation by W. O. Kettleson and Porter so Smith can listen to daily radio programs from home.

Jacob Smith Near Murray Pleasent Henry Field Broadcasting Shenandoah Iowa KFNF R. W. Porter Mr. Field W. O. Kettleson Mr. Porter Mr. Smith Charles Fulton T. W. Vallery Tom Tilson Owen Willis Glen Vallery Hugh Brown Charles’ Vrondron Fred FE. Beveridge Enien Rhoden Earl Lancaster W. T. Richardson Prank Marler Julius Stropher Qhavies Horrek Harvey Gregs Bea Wisma Reena Rae Aliph Beverage

Old Man Winter Shunned in Northern Europe

Berlin reports unusually warm winter with Sweden and Germany noting above normal temperatures. Stockholm records list December 1924 as the warmest since 1789, while lack of snow disrupts the Swedish lumber industry and observers cite atypical weather patterns.

Berlin Sweden Germany Stockholm Observatory

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Plansmowth Loan & Building Association Heimemen Reginesrindins Bertschy Engineering Service Co Third St. At Pearl Plattsmouth, Neb Bertschy Garage C.E. Wescott King of Trails Bridge Company Joseph H’vey Omeha Neb Clarence Beal Hall Ferman Waintroub Ragio Henry Kovno Baltic States Europe Windham Electric Shop Robt B. Windham NE Corner Bertschy
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