Robbery Strikes La Platte Store. Bandits Escape
Robbers entered the Wall General store at La Platte five miles north of Plattsmouth last night, stealing several hundred dollars in stock and prizes from a punch board. The culprits changed into new clothes inside the store and fled before dawn. Reliable Detective Agency, Sheriff Stewart, and Chief Hinrichsen assisted in the search for suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy
Wall General
la Platte
Plattsmouth
Cwnters
Reliable
Stewart
Hinrichsen
Narrow Escape At Locust Street Viaduct
A youth narrowly escaped a nighttime holdup near the Locust street viaduct, hearing voices and fleeing alleys and hills as two men pursued him. He outran the assailants with remarkable speed, becoming a dramatic tale of courage in a quiet community near the Missouri Pacific tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pearifie
Locust Street
Mr. Baldwin
Mercury
Bill Fight
Case Attracts Attention In Local Divorce Hearing
Martha Ahrens vs Enno Ahrens drew a large crowd in district court as testimony began in a bitter divorce case. The morning session filled with neighbors and relatives from Nehawka and surrounding area including John Wunderlich Charles Bowne Mrs Rhoda Sturm Mary Ahrens and Elmer Ahrens among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ahrens
Enno Ahrens
Nehawka
John Wunderlich
Charles Bowne
Rhoda Sturm
Elmer Philpot
Mary Ahrens
Walter Wunderlich
Gus Rughe
Ben Schroeder
Harry Knabe
Minnie Schroeder
Elmer Ahrens
John C. Knabe
Edith Hatcliff
C. B. McCormick
Julius Engelkemeier
Everett Hatcliff
Elvy Hatclif
Addition to family from Maile
The home of Captain and Mrs. H. L. Gaver south of the city welcomed twins a boy and a girl. Older siblings John and Mary admire the new arrivals as relatives share in the happiness. Mother and babies are doing nicely and Cap enjoys the joyful occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gaver
John
Mary
Cap
Doings in District Court Divorce Decree Set At 3120
In district court Judge James T. Begley presided over Hilda Caroline Johnson v Alfred John Johnson. After hearing evidence the court granted a decree of divorce to the plaintiff. Parties agreed to a settlement of 3120 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
James T. Begley
Hilda Caroline Johnson
Alfred John Johnson
Death of Lt. Dixon Father of Mrs Ray McMahen
News arrives from Sidney Iowa reporting Lt Dixon died after a brief pneumonia illness. He was father of Mrs Ray McMahen of this city and had often visited Playmouth people. Mr and Mrs McMahen have been at Sidney since Saturday assisting in care. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 2 PM from the Sidney home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Iowa
Dixon
Ray McMahen
McMahen
Deputy Sheriff Young Resigns as Jail Supervisor
This morning W. R. Young resigned as deputy sheriff and jailor effective immediately. Sheriff E. P. Stewart and family will occupy the county jail living quarters to enable closer access to the jail and faster law enforcement response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
E. P. Stewart
W. R. Young
Stewart
DAR Women Host Meeting With Church Histories
Fon tenelle chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Mr and Mrs George A Dodge on South Fifth street with Mrs Dodge and Miss Violet Dodge of Omaha as hostesses. Papers on local churches were presented by Mrs George B Mann on St Johns Catholic Church Mrs L O Minor on the Presbyterian Church and Mrs E H Wescott on the Methodist Church. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiesday
Fontenelle
the Daughters of the American Revolution
George A. Dodge
South Fifth Street
Dodge
Violet Dodge
Omaha
George B. Mann
St. John’s Catholic Church
L. O. Minor
The
Presbyterian Church
E. H. Wescott
Windhams Visit Plattsmouth After Chicago Stay
Mr and Mrs B K Windham returned from Chicago after a winter with a daughter and stopped in Glenwood for a few days before visiting in Plattsmouth then proceeding to their home in Council Bluffs. The Beatrice weather allowed a few barnyard golf lessons in Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Windham
Chicago
Glenwood
Plattsmouth
Council Bluffs
Beatrire
Barnyard
Mrs Henry Mauzy Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Henry Mauzy, long treated at Immanuel hospital in Omaha, returned home Saturday evening after a week of illness. She was seriously ill early in the week and hospitalized Tuesday, but improved after treatment and is now reported on the mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mauzy
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Showing Improvement for Mrs. W. T. Smith
Mrs. W. T. Smith, long afflicted with a severe attack of lumbago, has shown progress though remains at home. Her condition eased somewhat after several days of illness, with her doctors monitoring her recovery.
Louisville Youths Tie Knot in Cass County Ceremony
Miss Freda Gauer and William Wendt wed at Evangelical Lutheran church in Louisville on March 4 with Rev. Theodore Bartman officiating. Attendants were Elmer and Viola Hennings, reception at the groom’s home, couple to reside on a farm near Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Louisville
Freda Gauer
Willian Wendt
Theodore Bartman
Elmer Hennings
Avoca
Mildred Gauer
Viola Wendt
Mrs. Wendt
J. C. Spangler
John Gauer
William Wendt
Bargain Wednesday Offers Real Saving Specials
Bargain Wednesday marks the forty sixth monthly sale by Plattsmouth merchants. The next event is on March 18 with new large ads replacing small cards. Shoppers are urged to read the sectional ads for real bargains across the city’s stores and save the Bargain Wednesday section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Journal
R. S. T. Club Hosts Merriment at Vallery Home
Merriment reigned at the J. R. Vallery residence as the R. 8S. T. club ladies gathered for a slumber party and breakfast hosted by Miss Martha Vallery on Chicago Avenue. The evening featured music and social conversation and ended with a fine seasonal breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Vallery
Chicago Avenue
R. 8S. T. Club
Martha Vallery
Returns From Sad Mission
George Ray, a well known resident near Murtray, returned home from Bethany Missouri after attending his mother’s funeral. She died at eighty five. He reports his father, nearly ninety, is coping with the loss and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ray
Near Mur- Tray
Bethany
Missouri
Mr. Ray
Death of Tom Adams in Missouri
Luther Pickett of this city received word of the death of his uncle Tom Adams at Watson Missouri. Adams died suddenly at his home after an appendicitis operation ten days earlier at a Hamburg Iowa hospital. He was 65 and a lifelong resident of the Watson area. Pickett plans to travel to Watson for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pickett
Watson
Missouri
Tom Adams
Adams
Hamburg
Iowa
Near Watson
Mr. Pickett
Ten King of Trails Bridge Work Expected Soon
Local officers expect construction on the King of Trails wagon and auto bridge to start next week with the contractor arriving to set up. Steel for the project has been wired for and delivery is anticipated next week to begin erection promptly. Local labor will be utilized as supplies arrive and work is pushed to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten King of Trails
Posside
Coum State
District Women’s Club Convention in Plattsmouth
The First congressional district’s Women’s clubs meet in Plattsmouth March 31 to April 2 at the First Methodist parlors. About 800 to 100 delegates from Cass Otoe Nemaha Richardson Lancaster Johnson and Pawnee counties attend. Local planners promise a fine convention with generous entertainment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Clubs
First Congressional District
Cass
Otoe
Nemahs
Richardson
Lancaster
Johnson and Pawnee
Plattsmouth
First Methodist Church
Dance Draws Large Crowd To Peterson Hall
A large crowd from the city traveled to Murray for a dance at Peterson hall hosted by the Gradeville orchestra. Pete and his Happy Six performed popular numbers, and organizers announced another dance this Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Peterson Hall
Gradeville
Pete
Young Richard Elledge Injured in Birthday Gathering
Richard Elledge suffered a broken elbow Saturday evening while at his grandmother Mrs. J. B. Higley’s birthday observance. He fell from a chair while playing with a cousin, required a surgeon to set the fracture, but is reported doing nicely and expected to recover quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Elledge
J. B. Higley
Richard
Governor McLean Says Stone Mountain Monument Must Be Completed
North Carolina Governor Angus W. McLean declared that the Stone Mountain confederacy memorial must be completed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum. He said the project must rise above partisan passions and be finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Stone Mountain
Gutzon Borglum
Angus W. McLean
North Carolina
Mrs Schwenniker in Serious Condition at Omaha Hospital
From Monday’s paper friends report Mrs Earl Schwenniker is in the Methodist hospital in Omaha in very serious shape after convulsions Saturday. She was unconscious since then and died later that evening. family and physicians fear for her recovery though there is a faint hope if life can be sustained. Formerly Miss Beulah Henry daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Henry of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Schwenniker
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Burlington
Schwenniker
Beulah Henry
J. M. Henry
Kansas City
New Manager F I Rea Takes Charge of Light Company
The Nebraska Gas and Electric Co now has F I Rea as local manager, arriving from the construction department to replace Lee Kepler. Rea, a Newman Grove resident and director on the Lincoln power line project, plans to move his family here. Kepler's future position remains undecided as friends regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
Continental Gas & Electric
F. I. Rea
Rea
Lee Kepler
C. J. Theleen
Norfolk
Newman Grove
Kepler
Fifth Birthday Celebration for Frances Cloidt
Little Miss Frances Cloidt celebrated her fifth birthday with a party of school friends at home. The St Patrick’s green and white setup featured a large birthday cake with candles and a dainty luncheon after games and visiting. Guests included Marjorie Tidball, Jeanette Hirz, Eleanor Minor, Harriet Goos, Nadine Cloidt, and many others, with hosting by Mrs. Cloidt and helpers Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger and Mrs. Laura Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cloidt
St. Patrick’s
Marjorie Ann Tidball
Jeanette Hirz
Eleanor Minor
Harriett Goos
Nadine
Patricia
Rosemary Cloidt
Rachael Robertson
Kittie Ann Dovey
Margaret Adams
St. Paul
Nebraska
Maxine Cloidt
Donald
Arthur Varga
John Cloidt, Jr
Bates Book and Stationery Store Cigar Quality Promise
Smokers are assured fresh cigars without drying or breakage when purchasing at Bates Book and Stationery Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Stationery Store
Edward Patterson Improves After Mastoid Operation
Edward Patterson at Wise Memorial hospital shows signs of improvement after a severe mastoid removal operation. The hour and a half surgery left him in serious condition, but he recovered quickly the next morning and began taking nourishment, with expectations of returning home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Patterson
Wise Memorial Hospital
Altho
Pleasant birthday observance for Mrs Higley marks 65th anniversary
Mrs. James B. Higley celebrated her sixty fifth birthday with a family gathering Saturday night. Relatives from Council Bluffs Omaha Stella and other localities brought baskets for a sumptuous luncheon and a fourteen pound cake. A purse of 12 was presented to mark the occasion and good wishes flowed for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maenday
Batl
James B. Higley
George Barr
Jack Elledge
Council Bluffs
J. J. Homan
Omaha
Mrs Harry Barthold Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Harry Barthold died this morning at 12 45 at her Vine Street home after a year of failing health. Born Catherine Hatcher near Thurman Iowa on June 6 1860 she lived in the city for 45 years and was a faithful Methodist. She married Harry S Barthold in 1880 and leaves husband three children Ralph Barthold Mrs Earl V Halter of Lincoln and Mrs Percy J Wheeler. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from First Methodist with Oak Hill Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Barthold
Vine Street
Catherine Hatcher
Thurman
Iowa
Harry S. Barthold
Wintersteen Hill
Earl V. Halter
Lincoln
Ralph Barthoild
Percy J. Wheeler
First Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
For Sale Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte Cockerels
Poultry sale notice listing Rhode Island Red and White Wyandotte cockerels at 1.50 each. Seller Julius Reinke located in South Bend. Also White Pekin Drakes offered by A Co Ramee with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Rhode Island
Eseh
Julius Reinke
South Bend
Aa. Co
Ramee
Purchases Fine Stallion From Corning Iowa Farm
This morning James W. Sage received a four year old Percheron stallion named Tixolite from Ernest L. Humbert stock farm in Corning Iowa. The registered American Percheron is praised as one of the finest specimens in years and will be housed in Sage’s stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Sage
Ernest L. Humbert
Corning
Iowa
Mr. Sage
White Wyandotte eggs for hatching in Cedar Creek
Mrs. George Privett of Cedar Creek Nebraska offers White Wyandotte eggs for hatching. Contact Flattsmouth by phone 3005 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flattsmouth
George Privett
Cedar Creek, Neb
Home delivery ad promises 15c weekly rate
A periodical home news service announces door to door delivery for fifteen cents per week. The notice highlights convenience and broad local coverage, suggesting steady subscription growth.
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Evangelical Church
Bargain Wednesday
Daiy
IF City
Carolina
Light Company
Construction Department
Edward Patterson Better
Harry Barthold
NAL Bank
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