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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
6
For sale White Wyandotte eggs for hatch ing. Plattsmouth phone 3005. Mrs. George Privett Cedar Creek Neb. m5 Stsw.
An examination to determine Steve Biddick's sanity may be ordered before his arson trial. Biddick has been jailed for weeks since a county court preliminary hearing and his lawyers seek mental tests by experts amid alleged eccentric statements. County Attorney W G Kieck may arrange for the examination. if insanity is found, a confinement complaint would follow.
An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a preventative for accidents. It notes two sizes, 30c and 60c, available at all stores.
Miss Anna Seiver daughter of Mr and Mrs Hans Seiver of this city received a promotion at Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co She moved from David City where she served as chief operator and was selected to lead the York station a major exchange outside Lincoln This recognition honors her efficiency and value as a company manager.
Gottfried Gustave Pitz longtime resident dies after a brief illness at his Wintersteen Hill home. Survived by wife, son Otto Pitz, nephew Julius A. Pitz, cousin Joseph Fetzer. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. from his home with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
A message to Col and Mrs M A Bates says their son in law Albert Clabaugh is gravely ill at St Johns hospital St Louis with a severe pneumonia attack Mrs Clabaugh aiding in his care He formerly lived here as manager of the Nebraska and Electric company and many friends here regret the illness hoping for a speedy recovery.
Authorities warn that ongoing vandalism by boys has gutted Lawrence Stull residence and damaged windows plaster and wallpaper citywide. Officials say continued depredations could lead to state reformatory action, urging an immediate cessation of such acts.
Reports from Wise Memorial hospital in Omaha state Sterling Fleming son of Mr and Mrs M P Fleming of this city is showing marked improvement and may leave the hospital without an operation. He is progressing nicely and friends here hope he can soon return home.
Dwelling between Vine and Oak on 7th street Plattsmouth offers five rooms and a bath with two finished second floor rooms. Three-quarter cement basement with cave in connection. New pipe furnace electric lights gas and water. Two screened porches. Advertised by B A Rosencrans.
An old advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a health tonic for impure blood and liver issues. It markets the product as available in stores for 1.25 dollars per bottle, claiming a 35 year history in the market.
L. D. Hiatt of the H M Soen nich sen Co arrived in Omaha to handle business at the wholesale houses.
Liberty precinct has raised its $1 500 share for graveling the K T Highway. The amount will be certified to the county board this week, with other precincts awaiting action to start the preliminary work. Weather and road conditions slowed progress but residents are pushing the road program. The project totals around 125 000 with 20 000 for furnishings. Wind Hyde of Omaha are general contractors, B Grundwald handles heating and plumbing, H Miller Co does wiring, all under the board of control and Superintendent Evers.
The new Masonic Home infirmary features modern lighting and nurse call systems with ceiling lamps and bed lighting. Floors include large bathrooms, marble facings, an operating room on the third floor, nurse living room, diet kitchen, and physician offices on the second floor. The operating room furnishings are funded by Zion Commandery of the Knight Templar, reflecting the order’s obligation to “bind up the wounds of the afflicted.”
Stockholders and officers of the King of Trails Bridge Co met in Omaha to open seven bids for the Platte River bridge project to connect the region by wagon and auto use. The lowest bid came from Standard Bridge Co at 116000 dollars, with other offers up to 142000 dollars. The company aims to award soon and have the structure ready for late summer or early fall.
Ogale Hew s Jr Holmeman Bentit Modal Mean Ride. Several locals including Mrs Henry Nelting Mrs Fritz Nelting and Max Adams plus Mrs P A Hild Verner and Mrs Jacob Krueger travel to Omaha for hospital visits theatre openings and medical appointments. W R Young attends a stock sale in South Omaha. Mr and Mrs Wiles move near Murray and tour Omaha in their new car.
Davis of Murray spent Saturday afternoon in the county court on matters. Johnson of Weeping Water was in town for a few hours handling business. Tefft of Weeping Water arrived yesterday to conduct business and visit friends. Egenberger and wife returned from a six weeks trip on the Pacific coast and Salt Lake City, reporting an enjoyable excursion.
Sheriff H. A. Olderoy of Sarpy county came from Papillion last evening to attend to business matters. Dr. G. H. Gilmore and H. F. Gansmer of Murray were here yesterday for a few hours to handle business and visit friends.
Last evening the annual music memory contest in the city schools filled the high school auditorium under Miss Frances Fields. Students in two grade groups wrote in selections as pieces were played, with winners: Group 1 Parmele Dovey first and George Adam second. Group 2 Beatrice Knoilicek first and Irma Pitman second. The audience enjoyed a lengthy musical program and Miss Marie Svoboda's room won the banner for most successful students. White Pekin Drakes for sale listed by A QO Ramee.
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