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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1921

Page

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Legislature Seeks New Valuations Across State

State leaders and assessors face a mandatory midyear revaluation of land due to HR 24 with an emergency clause. The move shifts real estate valuations to next month and April 1922, replacing the four year cycle, while other property is revalued annually.

McKelvie State Board of Assectment Tle State Board of Accessment Serrelars Osborrn Eross State Board of Assessment Lincoln Department of Finance Brass

Illness Strikes Store Clerks At Weecort’s Sons

Harley Cecil and William F. Litzmann, both listed as absent at roll call, suffered severe grippe attacks and have remained at home since Saturday evening. Cecil, a clerk, and Litzmann, Journal make up man, are recovery hopes high for a swift return to duties.

Harley Cecil

For Sale A Large Reed Baby Buggy In Good Condition

Classified notice for sale a large Reed baby buggy in good condition. Contact via phone number 641-W to arrange purchase.

Variety store gains fresh look during redecorating

R W Knorr of the Variety store completed interior redecorating by N K Peoples with cream tones brightening the space. The merchant plans exterior painting soon and has expanded the music department with more pianos and instruments, boosting the shop’s appeal for spring.

R. W. Knorr N. K. Peoples

Returns From Trip To The Golden West

A. S. Will and wife return from a two month journey visiting Oklahoma El Paso Tucson California Long Beach and the Pacific coast. They drove over 3000 miles praising southern California and old Mexico and visited family in California and Oregon before returning via San Francisco Seattle Portland and the Columbia river region with J N Will in Oregon. They met Nebraskans in Los Angeles and enjoyed the trip.

A. S.S Will Pacific Coast Mr. and Stirs Oklahoma el Paso Texas Pass Tucson Arizona California Long Beach Ateetes Claure Thomas Dora Will Grover Will United States Old Mexico Nebraska San Francisco Seattle Portland Columbia River Country Kettle Falls Washington J. N. Will Oregon Fruit Country Los Angeles Ernest Wurl Morgan Waybright William Puls

Orpheus Four to Perform at High School Auditorium

The Orpheus Four, Panama-Pacific Exposition grand prize winners, will appear Thursday March 17 1921 at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students. the show follows a band concert.

Orpheus Four Orpheus Club of Los Angeles High School America

Jour nal Displays Largest Assortment of Ester Remembrance Cards

The paper notes Ester remembrance cards are on display, promoting the Journal as having the largest and best assortment in the city. It invites readers to visit and view the display.

Ester

Lost anything fount anything iTry a Journal ad They satisfy

Fragmentary line from an old advertisement jumbled with phrases about finding lost items and a journal ad claiming satisfaction. No clear event names or dates. Context suggests a generic classifieds ad rather than a news item.

Court Opens Today With Popel Case in Cass County

The March term of the district court opened in Nebraska City with Judge Begley presiding. State v Frank Popel Jr on arson arises from a 1918 Frontier hotel fire. change of venue from Otoe County granted amid claims of local prejudice. Examinations of jurors began as defense and state attorneys questioned panel. case expected to be lengthy with numerous exhibits and witnesses.

District Court Begley State of Nebraska Frank Popel, Jr Cass County Otoe County Nebraska City Frontier Frank Popel Popels Lder Popel A. G. Cole E. H. Heinke Hes William F. Moran D. W. Livingston Matthew Gerinz Gering Cole

Fire damages at John Hatt & Son store on Main street

Firefighters were called to extinguish a Sunday morning blaze in the cellar of the John Hatt & Son store. The fire started from worn chimney soot near egg crates, charred flooring, and threatened the timber but was quickly controlled with a new spray nozzle. Smoke filled the store and living rooms. no major losses beyond burnt crates and scorched floor timbers. John Hart Jr. notes they continue smoked meats at 20 cents per pound.

John Hatt & Son Main Street Hatt John Hatt, Sr John Hart, Jr

Purebred Plymouth Rock Eggs for Hatchin Call Mrs

Plymouth Rock eggs available for hatchin. Call Mrs E Cook at 270 W 12 for details.

Plymouth Rock E. Cook

Car Accident at Fourth and Vine Streets

A Dodge touring car driven by Sperry Huffner of Omaha collided with a residence area fronting John Hart Jr. at Fourth and Vine, breaking a front wheel. The driver, Fournier, said he could not control the car while trying to avoid another vehicle.

Sperry Huffner Omaha Fourth and Vine Streets John Hart, Jr Fournier

IGE CREAM LEADS TO LABS ARREST

A group of boys took ice cream from a five gallon freezer at the Dunbar billiard parlor rear and left it near the Sixth street alley. They appeared before Judge M Archer and received a £1 fine. the owner reported no loss as no contents were consumed.

Dunbar Billiard Parlor Sixth Street M. Archer Wayne Gouchenour Fane Kummerfield Corporal Stone Anton Luheda

Ad Clubs Promote Trade in Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth business leaders formed an Ad Club at a March 3 luncheon at Hotel Wagner. Wesett named president and F. P. Busch secretary as the group sacrosanctly aims to boost local trade, support the Chamber of Commerce, and spark citywide business initiatives through regular gatherings and coordinated promotions. The plan echoes the broader goals of Omaha and Lincoln Advertising Clubs.

Plattsmouth Wagner Ivy Wesett F. P. Busch Ad Club Chamber of Commerce Advertising Clubs Omaha Lincoln

Train passenger Adolph Rhode improves after attempted self harm

Following the attempted death by own action of Adolph Rhode on the Omaha to St. Joseph train Thursday evening there has been no further word received by the mother and brother and it is believed the patient continues to improve as the attending physician would notify them of any worsening condition.

Adolph Rhode Omaha St. Joseph

Easter greeting cards from Journal Stationery

Hand engraved cards are available at the Jour nal stationary department to send warm thoughts to friends this season.

Journal Stationary Department

City Council Tackles Budget and Roadway Issues

City council meeting covers warrants and bond issues, road work near Rothman property, Chicago avenue paving funds, and district interconnections. Officials discuss street lighting on Third street and Washington avenue sidewalks, water mains, and Masonic Home access improvements with a western entran ce project.

August Bach Mr. Sheldon Sheldon Omaha Mr. Bach Wintersteen Hill Rothman Frank R. Gobelman Western States Construction Company Chiesarco Avenue Piatek Judiciary Schneider Chicago Avenue M. Archer O. Sandin Fire Department John Marqguett Hatt & Son Ptacek South 6Th Street McCarthy Fire and Water Committee Mary Heinrich Water Company MacCarthy Cushman Iverson Third Street Washington Avenue Parkway Second Ward Park Commission Nebraska Masonic Home Nebraska Masonic Home Association Edward Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Missouri Pacific Chaaber of Commerce of M. P Ibiton Fra Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co M. Lutz Alvin Jones Platts Gobelman Collins Ee C. Smith Expense Fire Dept Sprinkline eBiSee eArcher

Man Loses Leg at Army Hospital

Leonard Jay, a Canadian World War veteran, underwent amputation at the National Military Home in Leavenworth Kansas due to an infected leg from injuries suffered in France. He has been in poor health for some time and is a member of the World War Veterans post of Omaha.

Leonard Jay Ward Otha National Military Home Leavenworth Kansas Jay France World War Veterans Post Onaha

Union man pays $100 fine for liquor possession

Orville McQuinn of Union appeared in county court on a liquor possession charge under state law and the eighteenth amendment. County Attorney Cole filed the complaint in Union after an investigation into illicit beverage flows. McQuinn pled guilty and paid a $100 fine plus costs totaling $112 before leaving court.

Orville McQuinn Union Cole

Betts Buys Hollywood Apartment at 415 Sweetwood Avenue

J. A. Betts of Union vicinity completes a real estate deal in Omaha. He pays 100000 dollars for the Hollywood apartment building at 415 Sweetwood Avenue and trades his 140 acre farm in exchange.

Union J. A. Betts Omaha Hollywood Sweetwood Avenue

Pleasant event as stork visits Mr and Mrs Bennett

The stork visited the Bennett home yesterday and left a fine little son and heir. The child is the first in the household and both mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr Bennett embraces his new role with pride.

City Leland ©. Bennett Gladden Mr. Bennett

Blank Books and Office Accessories Sold at Journal Office

A short marketplace notice states blank books and office accessories are available at the Journal office for purchase. No prices or quantities are listed.

Journal

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Scotts Bluff County State Board The Golden West A. S. Will and Wife Popel OTCE Richey Street L. A. Sharp Third Pear Army Hospital Community Thrift First National Bank BANK Attsmouth
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