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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1920

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Gering and Tidd Clash During Valley Guardian Hearing

Mrs Frances Vallery seeks restoration of full business rights from guardian R L Propst after months of disputed oversight. The case centers on her late husband C H Vallerys estate and a monthly $57 50 Navy survivor policy she receives. The morning session featured violent exchanges between attorneys Gering and Todd amid testimony on Mrs Vallerys mental capacity and treatment.

Frances Vallery Vallery Matthew Gering C. H. Vallery Messrs Gering Todd

Stava Files for County Commissioner Seat in First District

M. G. Stava, a farmer south of the city, filed for the county commissioner race in the first district. He declares Republican affiliation and seeks the nomination. The article also notes changes in party leadership with new Republican committeewoman Marie E. Kaufmann and Democratic delegate candidates Frank E. Schlater and John Corey.

M. G. Stava Stava Republican Party Marie E. Kaufmann Frank E. Schlater John Corey

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Barry

Obituary notice from Friday's Dalvif reveals Mrs Elizabeth Barry died at St Catherine hospital in Omaha after a week of serious illness. She was mother of Mrs August Bach. The family received the news this morning.

St. Catherine Hospital Omaha August Bach Elizabeth Barry Bach

England Woman Dies After Heart Trouble at Age 68

The deceased, a native of England, was sixty eight at death and had lived with her daughter Mrs Bach. She made many friends in this city and her loss is deeply mourned. No definite funeral plans have been announced. it is expected the body will be brought here for burial.

England Bach

Falter Files for County Commissioner Nomination

Jacob P. Falter filed to appear on the Democratic primary ballot for county commissioner from the first district which includes W Plattsmouth Rock Bluffs and Eight Mile Grove precincts. Falter formerly served as commissioner from this district and was first elected when living in Eight Mile Grove. The item notes Stava has filed for the Republican nomination as the second candidate.

Jacob P. Falter M. G. Stava

Louisville Man Sur prised on Birthday

The Wendt home near Louisville hosted a March 14 birthday surprise for Bill Wendt age 52. Family and neighbors attended a dinner and supper after a day of celebration at the Cass county farm built four years ago.

William Wendt Louisville Wendt Murdock Ferdinand Belmont John Scheel Louis Gaebel Leonard Elmer Willie Viola T. Hartman August Wendt Andrew Schoeman Edward Jochim Frank Riester Mr. Wendt Louisville Courier

For Sale Duroc Jersey Fall Boars by Philip Hirz

For sale a number of Duroc Jersey fall boars offered by Philip Hirz at a reasonable price for immediate purchase. The brief classified note lists no additional details such as age or exact price.

Democratic City Convention Nominates Full April Ticket

The Democratic city convention met at City Hall to nominate a full April ticket. H M Soennichsen for treasurer and Elmer A Webb for city clerk top the slate with John P Sattler and Carl A Johnson in the mayoral race. The convention also backed Mrs P J Flynn and Don C York for school board, with John Schulhof for short term and city engineer A Baxter Smith. Ward selections named L W Lorenz Fred Linderman E O Howe John C Brittain and J W Maurer.

Frank J. Libershal L. G. Larson Mr. Libershal Claude Smith Frank Smith John Cloidt Elmer A. Webb John C. Brittain Webb H. M. Soennichsen John E. Schutz Board of Education P. J. Flynn Don C. York John Schulhof A. Baxter Smith L. W. Lorenz Fred Linderman Howe J. W. Maurer City Central Committee John J. Cloidt Fank J. Libershal

Municipal Tickets Democrats Republicans For Mayor Carl A Johnson

City officials listed for mayor clerk engineer and council seats in the municipal ticket. Included are candidates for mayor city clerk city engineer and council wards with names for school board vacancy and full terms.

Frank Buttery Seeks Independent Run for City Council

Councilman Frank F. Buttery, the oldest in service, will run as an independent after losing the Republican caucus. His supporters are circulating a petition to place his name on the ballot for the April 6 election in the Democratic-leaning ward, marking fifteen years on the council and focused on ward interests.

Frank F. Buttery Battery Buttery

Plaintiff Lin derman Wins Permanent Injunction

District Judge James T. Begley granted a permanent injunction in the case John C. Linderman v Jesse W Bashus et al protect­ing the plaintiff's riverbottom property north of the city. The ruling follows a trial held days earlier with the decision taken under advisement.

Phil Morning James T. Begley John C. Linderman Jesse W. Bashus Judge Begley

Modern eight room home near Main street for sale

For sale a modern eight room home three blocks from Main street contact phone 592 in-déw. Also offered three bushels of red clover seed re cleaned at 30 dollars per bushel contact C A Ramee telephone 3513 hab or ee tiw.

Main Street In-Déw C. A. Ramee

Republicans Nominate City Ticket Convention Chooses City Officers

Republicans met at the district court room to nominate a city ticket for the election. Henry A. Schneider was urged for mayor despite his reluctance, with B A McElwain reelected city clerk. T H Pollock and Mrs M E Manspeaker were nominated for treasurer, with R W Knorr ultimately chosen. Ward candidates named include Morgen, Adams, Steinhauer, Harris, and central committeemen listed as Streight, Burnie, Wescott, Farley, and York.

District Court Room Court House George R. Sayles J. E. Douglass Marie Kaufmann Henry A. Schneider Schneider B. A. McElwain T. H. Pollock M. E. Manspeaker R. W. Knorr Pollock Guy W. Morgen Fred Linderman Will .T. Adams Henry Steinhauer Robert Harris City Central W. J. Streight James Burnie Ralph Haynie Clara Wescott George L. Farley Oscar York

Not Running Partisan York Seeks Nonpartisan School Board Role

Don C. York, nominated to the board of education at the city Democratic convention, says he is not a partisan candidate and that his affiliations are with labor interests. He will run on the Democratic ticket but argues the education board should remain nonpartisan.

Don C. York Board of Education Journal Representative

First Woman Files for State Office in Nebraska

The petition of Mrs Frank H Dunbar of this city has been filed in the secretary of state office at Lincoln and makes her the first woman to file for office in Nebraska this year. She seeks the position of alternate delegate to the Republican national convention in Chicago in June. While she prefers General Pershing for the national chief, she will support the will of Republican voters of the state on any endorsed candidate.

Frank H. Dunbar Lincoln Dunbar

Mrs Vallery Wins In County Court

The county court case over Mrs Frances Vallery's petition to remove guardian Robert L Propst concluded with Judge Beeson ordering Propst removed. Vallery is restored to control of her property and interest in the late C H Vallery estate.

Beeson Frances Vallery Robert L. Propst Matthew Gering

Old Cass County Resident Celebrates 67th Birthday

J M Young one of Cass County Nebraska's oldest residents marks his sixty seventh birthday today. Born near Glenwood Iowa on March 1 1853 he moved to Cass County at age two and has lived here most of his life. His sister near Carroll sent a birthday cake for the celebration.

Cass County J. M. Young Mr. Young Iowa Glenwood Nebraska H. Young Young Carrol Neb

Good two and a half year old Shorthorn bull for sale

Advertises a 2.5 year old Shorthorn bull from J. J. Lohnes in Mynard Nebraska. Invites non-subscribers of the Daily Journal to join the subscription list.

J. J. Lohnes Mynard

Death Comes Sud­denly to Union Lady

Mrs Mildred Sigmond dies after a few hours of illness in Union Neb at age 78. She had lived with her daughter Mrs W L Stine for 15 years and leaves two children Matthew Sigmond of Waterbury Neb and Mrs W L Stine. Funeral held today at the Union Baptist church with Rev W A Taylor.

Mildred Sigmond Union W. L. Stine Matthew Sigmond Waterberry Neb Methodian Ch A Nebraska Baptist Church W. A. Taylor Tnion

Milk Cows for Sale at Murray Bouton

Two good milk cows just fresh for sale at Murray. Theo Bouton invites buyers to come and see them at the farm.

Murray Theo. Bouton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Guardian Tidd Office OF J. P. Falter Philip Hirz Daily Journal Carl A. Johnson E. A. Webb Mrs. Flynn Democratic City Council Chamber Frank M. Bestor A.F. Braun John P. Sattler Braun Johnson Sattler Fourth Ward H. A. Schneider H. M. Soenichs WW. Knorr A. B. Smith 2Nd Ward F. Linderman Ard Will T. Adams J. C. Brittain Henry Steinhaur J. W. ‘Maurer Flynn EB. H. Wescott Robertson al G. Cole Frank Buttery Second Ward Begley J. C. Linderman McElwain Naily Journal Union Lady Poland China A. O. Ramge First National Bank
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