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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
1
Officials announced the contract for a new bridge 1400 feet long with twenty eight 50 foot spans. The Economical Bridge association of Lincoln won bids slightly under 105000 dollars and will complete by September 1. The project aims to remove tolls once funds cover costs.
Mrs. John Albert recently left M E hospital in Omaha after weeks of care for a neck artery gland problem that required drainage. Doctors hope for a full cure with additional weeks of recovery and possible future hospital visits. Friends praise her patience and endurance during this illness.
The toll bridge over the Platte river near La Platte will reopen Friday morning after ice damage two weeks earlier. Repairs include new double flooring and other fixes led by J. B. Delaney for Almed Contractors. W. B. Check of King of Trails Bridge Co notes plans to bid the new steel bridge nearby. Pollock supports state ownership but foresees five years before a second bridge comes under state control.
A Fordson tractor performed a major portion of repairs on the Platte river wagon bridge north of the city. It used hoisting devices to drive piles and carry out repairs with efficiency, proving itself a valuable labor saver in this test.
Philip Harrison as administrator of Mary T. Harrison estate conducted an estate sale of the North Ninth street residence known as the Wilkinson place. Herman Ticketter of nearby area purchased the property for $900.
The Eastern Star Kensington club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the parlors of the Masonic Temple. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mesdames C. C. Smith W. C. Tippens Henry Nolting J. T. Beg ley and J. E B. Schutz.
The county commissioners re appointed George W. Goodman as superintendent of the county farm. He has served for several years and succeeded J. H. Tams, delivering excellent service in a self sustaining operation where crops and stock meet the costs.
Judge James T Begley outlined the March jury term schedule at the district court. Opening March 16 focuses on naturalization, with jurors called March 17. First trials include Toward Longs on March 17 and others like Steve Biddick, Fred Rodewald et al, Mable Frances White, Charles Richardson, Carl D Quinton, Carl G Fricke, S L Sears, Harry Linder, Capital Fire Insurance Co, and Ruth Sutton across late March. Several cases resemble prior convictions, and William Grebe’s cases are noted as premissed.
Mary Jane Mecherson born August 26, 1845 in Economy Wayne County Indiana died February 28 1925 after a long illness. She married William C Wollen in Mackville Iowa later moved to Weeping Water Nebraska where she resided until death. She was mother of 11 children ten survive including A Wollen O E Wollen who died in infancy A H Wollen Garnett Kan M C Wollen Mrs William Maple Avoca R D Wollen Alliance Neb BR M Wollen Lake City Va Mrs Wilbur Canty man Tekamah Neb W D Wollen Rapid City SD Mrs John Noel Avoca and Mrs Robert Baker Weeping Water. She leaves 34 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren as a lifelong Methodist. Funeral services were held March 2 at 3 p m at the M E church conducted by the pastor with mixed quartet from Weeping Water Republican.
The Pitz family expresses heartfelt appreciation for kindness shown during their loved one's last illness and at the funeral. They thank friends neighbors and those who sent floral remembrance.
E T McFarland of Lawrence Kansas arrived to assist Cotner College endowment efforts. He will speak at Murray Christian Church Sunday morning and at the First Christian Church here in the evening.
The city sustains eleven active denominations with historic roots and vibrant parishes. Episcopal St Luke's at 3rd and Vine, built 1867, serves as a continuing center under Father George D. Pierce. St John’s Catholic Church at 6th and Oak, funded by John Fitzgerald, now led by Father Michael A. Shine. Holy Rosary at 16th and Pearl, established 1892 for Bohemian residents, guided by Father John Hancek.
Richard Schaddelee rose from Dutch immigrant child to president of Continental Gas & Electric Corp on March 1, overseeing subsidiaries including Nebraska Gas & Electric Iowa Service Lee Electric and Maryville Electric. He started in a furniture factory at $2 weekly and advanced via roles at Grand Rapids gas Light Co United Light & Power, emphasizing service over profit and pledging close community ties.
The First Methodist Church helped spread faith to the west forming in homes and growing into a large active congregation. Once on South 6th Street the church moved to 7th and Main, erecting a fine modern building many years ago and remaining a strong community center with a large membership.
The Burlington plant in this city reports steady output across coach and refrigerator car departments. Efficiency under Supt. Baird has kept employment near 450 workers, with payrolls rising from 53 172 in 1924 to 64 000 in February this year as four coaches are rebuilt for the Deadwood line and Black Hills service.
Work on several Burlington coaches has begun with truck and frame overhauls as preparation for high class carpentry. The aim is to finish them for painters and upholsterers. Additional cars in shops nearing completion will serve the Pacific Northwest lines with modern refits including plumbing and painting.
Sheriff and deputy raided Nahawka area finding eight gallons of cooked home brew. Lawrence pleaded guilty in County Court to possession of liquor over limit and was fined $100 plus costs totaling $115.40.
From Fridays Daily the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Eastwood, long time Hastings residents, was celebrated at their Hastings home. A luncheon for 75 opened the day, followed by a reception with hundreds of friends. A rock colored wedding and a visit from eighty past I O O F nobles added cheer. The Eastwoods received a $104 gold gift and many keepsakes. Children Mrs. F. G. Hull Plattsmouth George Eastwood Bur Alliance and Arthur Eastwood Hastings noted.
Edward Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Patterson of this city, underwent mastoid surgery yesterday at Wise Memorial hospital in Omaha after weeks of illness from a cold and grip. Surgeons report the operation a complete success and say he is recovering well and should rally in a few days.
Miss Lizzie Hobson, long a Glenwood resident, died Tuesday evening at Glenwood where she had lived with her sister Miss Mary Hobson an employee of the institute. The two sisters were reared in Glenwood and nearby and once ran a dressmaking parlor here. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the late home in Glenwood.
L. H. Puis left this morning for Omaha to visit his wife at Immanuel hospital where she has been for three weeks and is improving. he hopes to bring her home Saturday.
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