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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1925
Page
1
Fire swept the North Fifth Street home of Attorney D. O. Dwyer, unoccupied after his move to Main Street, destroying furniture, paintings, and chinaware. Authorities advise partial insurance only, with loss estimated beyond replacement. Firemen battled wind and cold for hours, keeping the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
Ashbury Jacks, a Civil War veteran, was struck by a severe dizziness at the county clerk’s office in Saruchar. J.A. Pitt and M. M. Beal helped him to Donat soft drink parlor before a car took him to his daughter Mrs Jose Elliott’s home where he has stayed these weeks. Friends hope for a rally though age makes future spells dangerous.
The M. D. A. of the C. B. & Q. shops held its regular monthly social with a dance last night. Music by Pete Gradeville's Happy Six drew praise, and refreshments were served as attendees enjoyed the event.
New business house opening as Emmons Pink moves from Mid-West cigar factory on lower Main to 410 Main in Leonard building. The shop will offer local and foreign cigars, candies, and cigarettes with ongoing manufacture of brands General Stanton Fontenelle and Bankers Union five cent cigars. Public invited to visit Saturday afternoon.
In Council Bluffs two years after his Ashland marriage to Alma Oehlerkinge, Charles Marshall wed Alma at the Wabash church, joining families as witness and forming a triple ceremony with Edward Gueichtstorf and Lena Miller. Roy Hardesty issued the licenses in a busy district court office, then the couples returned to Nebraska aboard the same day.
Reports from Methodist hospital in Omaha indicate Mrs. Earl Schwenniker, hospitalized since last Saturday evening in dangerous condition, shows definite signs of improvement. She recognized her husband yesterday and food is being gradually given as she gains strength, much to her family and friends' relief.
Miss Clara Layton, field representative of Near East Relief, arrived to discuss this year’s fundraising plans for eastern lands. She is a former Weeping Water resident and hopes locals will contribute through E. H. Wescott or Frank M. Bestor.
advertisement from South Ben listing for sale Rhode Island Red and White Wrandotte cockerels by Julius Reinke of Ettereh South Ben.
Rev. Charles M. Shepherd spoke on Masonry and the American Commonwealth at Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6 with a slideshow of early Masonic sites and leaders. The event traced Masonry from 1704 to 1776, highlighting figures like John Hancock and Benjamin Franklin and noting 80 percent of the signers of the Declaration were Masons.
The new postal laws passed by Congress raise rates across multiple mail classes and take effect April 15, 1925. Newspapers face higher charges, especially for out of town circulation, while letter and card rates remain largely unchanged. Parcel post adds a two cent service fee except on rural route pickups. money orders adopt a sliding scale with caps at $2.50.
The day is described as unlucky with superstition tying misfortune to a new moon over the left shoulder, spilled salt at breakfast, or a black cat crossing the path, reinforcing the bad luck image of Friday the 13th.
Mrs Idan Tritsch has been at St Catherine's hospital in Omaha for several weeks receiving treatment and returned to her farm home west of the city the first of the week. She is improved though not yet well and her family hopes for a full recovery in the coming weeks.
This morning in county court a final settlement was presented for the estate of Adam Fornoff deceased. The administrators A. B. Fornoff and Philip Fornoff were discharged after the hearing. Heirs of Mr Fornoff attended the session.
Cold weather recalls the 1912 prison breakout when convicts led by John Doud Shorty Gray and Morley escaped after a riot that killed Warden Delahanty and three others. The pursuit spanned Cass and Sarpy counties ending with Gray killed and Doud dead, Morley captured.
Miss Hazel Pump and Elvin Umland wed in Council Bluffs on Wednesday March 11 with witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Lester Scat tergood. Hazel Pump is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pump and sister of Mrs. Carl Oberle. Elvin Umland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Umland of Eagle, described as an energetic farmer.
Edward Patterson's condition improves in Omaha as he recuperates at friends' home. He receives ongoing treatments and is gaining strength daily, with hopes of returning home soon.
The article notes a large stray dog population despite a city campaign by City Clerk John Cloidt to require tags and Chief William Hinrichsen in a dog drive. Pedestrians contend with a flood of yelping canines on the main street as officials plan a purge to thin the streets.
The Missouri Pacific railroad plans major improvements on its Kansas City to Omaha main line including laying heavier steel to Gilmore Junction. A work train arrived to start installing the new rail to connect with the heavier southern line. Enhanced locomotives and passenger cars prompted the upgrade to handle faster trains. The railroad operates passenger service from St Paul and Minneapolis via Chicago North Western to New Orleans, with new fast trains from Kansas City south joining the Omaha line.
The friends of Clarence Beal the clerk of the district court note he had an easier night with pain and suffering after several days of serious condition. his family and friends are encouraged by the apparent improvement.
The Central school Parent Teachers Association held a well attended meeting at the school. Papers by Mrs. Ed Roman on Spiritual Education of the Child and Miss Amelia Martens on The Recreations of the Child outlined balanced development. The membership drive increased the group to one of the city’s largest and most active organizations aiding both parent and child in school life.
The Farm State Bank of Wabash failed to prove a $1,000 note signed by E. J. Wetenkamp was genuine. A jury verdict in district court Friday morning favored the defendant, with the note alleged to be forged and not executed to L. A. Berge, former Walton bank head now said to be in Mexico.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Group celebrate the arrival of a fine boy on Monday March 9 1925. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Group and Mr and Mrs W H Heil also receive congratulations from many friends in Louisville Courier notice.
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