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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1921

Page

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Death of an Aged Pioneer Stephen Jochim at Lewisville

Stephen Jochim aged 71, a German native and Cass county pioneer farmer, died Sunday after months of illness at the Vogler home in Lewisville. He leaves seven children and widow absent since years past. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm from the brick church southwest of town with cortege from the Vogler home.

George Vogler Louisville Stephen Jochim Hse Courly Jochim Mr. Jochim Germany America Mys Cass County August Edward Henry Fred Jochim August Stohlman H. E. Heil

Funeral of Fred Hawksworth Held

The funeral service for Fred W. Hawksworth was held at the family home on Vine Street attended by longtime friends. The Episcopal burial rite was led by Rev. Father W. S. Leete with songs by the church choir and a solo by Mrs. E. H. Wescott. He was laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery in the family lot. pallbearers included D. Morgan, C. A. Rosencrans, T. Ti. Pollock, E. A. Wurl, E. J. Richey, John Bauer, H. F. Goos, and R. W. Clement.

Fred W. Hawksworth Vine Street Hawksworth Episcopal Church W. S. Leete St. Luke’s Church Jesus E. H. Wescott Isle of Somewhere Oak Hill Cemetery of the Silent D. ©. Morgan C. A. Rosencrans T. Ti. Pollock E. A. Wurl E. J. Richey John Bauer H. F. Goos R. W. Clement

Hearings for Citizenship Applications Scheduled at District Court

Clerk James M. Hobertson reports a U S government representative will be here March 21 to assist in reviewing citizenship applications pending before the district court. The department will also inform of any alien enemies released to obtain citizenship papers.

District Court James M. Hobertson Naturalization Branch Department of Labor United States

For Sale Scotch and Scotch topped shorthorn bull

For sale a Scotch and Scotch topped shorthorn bull bred under government test. Listed by Searl Davis of Murray. Also note the Journal's line of diaries and blank books available at the Journal Office before buying in 1921.

Searl Davis, Murray Journal

A Fine Boy Born to Monoasv Family

Western Union wires carry the news that M. Cavender at the Burlington station sent a telegram confirming the birth of a boy. The Cavenders are doing well and hope the father returns to normal soon as friends extend their good wishes.

Monoasv Western Union Telegraph M. Cavender Burlington

Plattsmouth Heads To State Tourney In Lincoln

Plattsmouth high school learns it is in class B at the Nebraska state basketball tournament in Lincoln starting Thursday. Gothenburg opens against Plattsmouth as North Platte faces Fremont and other pairings are set. Plattsmouth aims for a strong showing after a successful season.

Nebraska High School Athletic Association Lincoln United States Plattamouth High School Gothenberg North Platte Fremont Clay Center Seward Sidney Nebraska City Alliance Stanton Geneva Indians State Farm Benson Columbus Central City Wahoo Plattsmouth High School John Sattler Carl Schneider Ernest Schubeck Joe McCarthy Gustav Brubacker Adolph Halas Raymond Bookmerger Howard Dwyer Charles Hartford Plattmouth Geneva Beatrice South Omaha Plattsmouth

Death of an Old Time Resident Mrs Buttery

Mrs Mary Buttery a Plattsmouth native and widow of Edward Buttery died in Lincoln at age 89. Pioneer of Nebraska, she came early and witnessed the frontier grow into a state. Survived by daughters Mrs George Ballance of Denver and Mrs Robert Ballance of Lincoln. aunt of Frank F Buttery and E M Buttery. Body to arrive Wednesday on No 4 at 9 48 and services at St Luke's church.

Lincoln Mary Buttery Plattsmouth Edward Buttery Nebraska Battery Nintieth Robert Ballance Union George Ballance Denver Buttery Frank F. Buttery E. M. Buttery C. H. Smith

Married at Court House

County Judge Beeson joined Floyd E. Haswell and Miss Clara C. Richards in marriage on Saturday afternoon. Witnesses were Mrs. J. D. Hawksworth and Miss Lillian White. The couple returned to their new home after the ceremony.

Beeson Floyd E. Haswell Clara C. Richards South Bend J. D. Hawksworth Lincoln Lillian White

Change in Ownership of Movie House

The Moreland theatre in this city, long owned by K. Moreland of Missouri Valley, Iowa, is sold to the Parmele Theatre company which now affiliates with Hostettler Enterprises. The transfer takes place Sunday March 13, and the Lyric will be the renamed smaller theatre. Prices will not rise, remaining 10 and 20 cents at the Lyric and 15 and 25 cents at the Parmele.

Moreland Theatre K. Moreland Missouri Valley Iowa Parmele Theatre Company Parmele Theatre Hostettler Enterprises Nebraska Missouri Kansas Messrs Moore and Cloidt United States Moreland Lyric Parmele Hostettler Company Messrs. Moore Cloidt

Lincoln Triumphs In District Championship Play

Lincoln earned the First congressional district title with a 18-17 win over Plattsmouth and 15-9 victory against Nebraska City. Dopsters praised Lincoln as the tournament best, with Plattsmouth close behind. Lincoln now represents the district at the state tournament in Grand Island next week.

Plattsmouth Legion Lincoln-Plattsmouth Lincoln-Neb City Dopsters Lincoln Plattsmouth Nebraska City Grand Island

Death From Hayloft Fall Near Union

Harry A. Osborne, 44, employed on Joe Dare’s farm near Union, fell through a hayloft trap door while loading hay and died the next day from multiple injuries. He had moved with his family from Nehawka ten days earlier and was survived by his wife and several children. His body was sent to Fairplay Missouri for interment.

Harry A. Osborne Joe Dare Union Osborne Mr. Dare Fairplay Missouri Nehawka Ben

Birthday and Gift Card Extravaganza at Journal Office

The Journal Office offers an exquisite line of birth day and gift cards, described as the finest selection available anywhere. Aimed at celebrating special occasions with stylish options and tasteful designs.

Journal Office

Plattsmouth Fan Loses Car Coils In Nebraska City Visit

Eugene Vroman in Nebraska City with the Plattsmouth team last Friday night had to pay ten dollars to replace stolen spark coils from his Ford. Rip, a fervent supporter, lost his voice cheering but recovered to vent louder after the loss. An auto dealer finally supplied a new coil set for his car.

Eugene Vroman Nebraska City Ford Rip Plattsmouth

Shower for the Newlyweds at Cedar Creek Home

The Pleasant country home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lohnes near Cedar Creek hosted a large shower for the newlyweds attended by friends from the countryside and Plattsmouth. The gathering featured dancing music and luncheon with many gifts presented to the couple, Lohnes and spouse, in a festive late evening.

Elmer Lehmes Elmer Lelmes Cedar Creek Plattsmouth Louis Frederich Phillip Heil Louis Meisinger Clarence Busche Martin Lohnes Lmer Lohnes John B. Kaffenberser George Hennings Adam Heil Frank Satsburg Anton Meisinger Dan ‘Lerryberry Wallace Warner Will Wetenkamp Otto Schafer Eurl Terryvberry Henry Ragoss Joseph Sm W. €. Frederick Elmer Patterson William Metenkamp Dale Hennings Charles Ii. Warner, Jr Hazel Nichol Leota Hackenbere Nellie Warner Emma Warren Florence Terryvberry Fay Gregory Cecile Schiappacazce Helen York Leda Lorene Ragoss Amelia Frederick Helen Horn Louise Tene Krager Kathryn Ella Lohnes Frances Wetenkamp Vivian Terryberry

Parmele Theatre Co Buys Moreland Theatre In Plattsmouth

Parmele Theatre Co announces the purchase of the Moreland theatre in Plattsmouth and will take possession Sunday March 13. The firm affiliates with Hostettler Enterprise to form a larger circuit across Nebraska Iowa Kansas Missouri. They pledge no admission price increase at both venues Lyric and Parmele keeping 10 and 20 cents at the small house and 14 and 25 cents at the Parmele. They promise continued popular productions at current prices.

Moreland Hostettler Enterprise Nebraska Iowa Kansas Missouri Plattsmouth Lyric Parmele Parmele Theatre CO

Passing Show at Brandeis Theatre Delights City Guests

A party from this city attended the Passing Show at the Brandeis theatre and enjoyed a sharp satire on the year’s dramatic offerings. The guests included Carl Schmidtmann, Geo Brinklow, Emil Hild, Robert Walling, A D Bell, H A Stromburg, Carl Wohlfarth and Geo F Dovey. They avoided the Whispering chorus and telephone girls while generally feeling well entertained.

Brandeis Theatre Shuberts Carl Schmidtmann Geo. Brinklow Emil Hild Robert Walling A. D. Bell H. A. Stromburg Carl Wohlfarth Geo. F. Dove

Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association Elects Officers

Stockholders met for annual election and reports show a successful year with expanded business. Directors re elected include T J Janda T M Patterson and J M Leyda. Interest on paid up stock rises to six percent and the 73rd series opens for subscribers as the 51st matures.

Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association T. M. Patterson T. J. Janda J. M. Leyda Plattsmouth

Waterman Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday in Plattsmouth

John Waterman, longtime Plattsmouth resident and former lumber businessman, marks his eighty fifth birthday today. He arrived in town March 4, 1870, built the Waterman Opera House, lost part of that investment in the 1892 fire, and has lived at the same home for fifty years. He is praised by daughters Mrs Ida Wagner and Miss Alma Waterman as friends extend warm wishes.

John Waterman Mr. Waterman Plattsmouth Cloidt & Cloidt Waterman Opera Loase Journal Opera Waterman

County Court Names Executrix In Mumm Estate

This morning in county court the petition for administration of Mrs. Peter Mumm s estate was granted naming Miss Clara Mumm as administratrix. The probate of the will of Mrs. Millisia Stone was admitted and Ed Stone named executor.

Peter Mumm Clara Mumm Millisia Stone Ed Stone

Young Mexican Couple Wed in Oreapolis Ceremony

Yesterday Miguel Heran dez and Rosa Ponse of Oreapolis obtained a license from County Judge Allen J. Beeson and were married at St. John's Catholic Church by Father M. A. Shine. The couple, former residents of Mexico, now reside in Oreapolis and work in railroad service.

Miguel Herandez Rosa Ponse Oreapolis Allen J. Beeson M. A. Shine St. John's Catholic Church Old Mexico

Revival Meetings Under Pastor Hollowell At Murray

Rev A G Hollowell of this city and pastor of the Christian church at Murray conducts revival meetings there. Opened last Friday, the series shows strong religious interest, good attendance, and church members providing special music attracting attendees.

A. G. Hollowell Christian Church Murray

DAR Chapter Plans Memorial Tablet For War Dead

Fontenelle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Earl A. Stanfield’s Coronado home. They set aside funds to place a memorial tablet in Cass County Courthouse listing local World War I servicemen. The group, led by Mrs. Maek S. Morgan, also discussed Lincoln studies and historical readings. Delegates W. S. Leete, H. R. Cole, and E. H. Wescott head to Columbus for the state convention.

Fontenelle Daughters of the American Revolution Earl A. Stanfield Coronado Cass County Court House France Maek S. Morgan Abraham Lincoln W. S. Leete Attwood George Dodge W.S. Leete H. R. Cole E. H. Wescott Columbus

Clover Seed for Sale at Ten Dollars a Bushel

Red clover seed offered with a guarantee of no bad weed seed. Price ten dollars per bushel. 2tw 6td. P. A. Hild, Mynard.

P. A. Hild Mynard

Shower Glows For Bride-To-Be Ella Tachir Ren

A linen shower hosted by Mrs. F W Nolting and Mrs. L G Meisinger in a country home near the city honored Miss Ella Tachir Ren on the eve of her marriage to Mr. William Nolting. About 120 guests enjoyed contests, dancing, and refreshments as well wishers celebrated the couple.

F. W. Nolting H. A. Schneider D. Geary

Fire Department Busy Responding to Marquetts Residence Blaze

Firefighters rushed to J. W. Marquetts residence south of the Burlington shops after a 4 am alarm. The roof fire, started by a defective flue, damaged a large section of the roof and caused nearly 500 in losses, partially insured. A later morning alarm for grass burning on Wintersteen hill was extinguished almost immediately.

J. W. Marquett Burlington Shops Wintersteen Hill

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Fred Hawksworth Glass Court House THE NEB CITY Capital City Legion Harry Osborne Union Farm Plattsmouth Loan & Building Meeting Association Boings Daughters of American Revolution Clover Seed L. G. Meisinger Ella Techirren Bue First National Bank BANK Puattlemouth
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