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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1920

Page

3

Birth of a daughter reported in Weeping Water

Grandpa James Terryberry records the birth of a daughter at his son Dan's farm four miles south of the home place on Saturday March 13 1920. The item also notes local visits school hiring changes and new shop ownership in Weeping Water with Crozier Bros now Johnson Bros General Merchandise run by Mogens and Andrew Johnson.

James Terryberry Dan Reister Rose Scheel Plattsmouth Rose Alpha Peterson College Hill Dora Meisinger F. H. Nichols Florence Gauer John Gauer Plainview Philip Schafer Cass County Schafers William Wiles Murray Wiles C. M. Lau H. N. Taylor Taylor Edward Gess McIntyre Mary Gaebel Katherine Gakemeier California J. D. Ferguson Long Beach Gakemeier George Berger Orange Leonard Bertrand Johnson Bros. General Merchandise Mogens Hans Johnson Andrew Boone & Davis Chappel Weeping Water Crozier Bros

Bond Demanded On Prominent Farmer In Sidney Auto Theft Case

Chief State Agent Gus Hyers demanded a 3500 dollar bond from a prominent farmer south of Sidney after a stolen automobile was traced to him. State Agent Joe Wilson joined the sweep that recovered three stolen cars with Sheriff McDaniel and Sidney police. The case may involve other stolen vehicles. The bond was posted by a wealthy neighbor. County Attorney Radcliffe will prosecute the case. W P Miles represents the defendant. The Overland garage proprietor in Sidney was fined 100 dollars plus costs for failing to register cars in transit. Hyers praised Sidney for strong auto law enforcement.

Gus Hyers Sidney State Department of Law Enforcement Joe Wilson Goeman Radcliffe W. P. Miles Overland Mr. Hyers

Local Notices and Business Transfers Stir Weeping Water

Lloyd Philpot and Humphrey Murphy returned from Detroit with two Dodge Brothers cars and found the roads mostly good. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Sheldon of Nehawka. Claude Canaday, a State Farm graduate, has rented a farm and is moving out of the CC store with bachelor furniture. Crozier Bros. sold their Main street stock to Johnson brothers, a sudden business change surprising local residents.

Lloyd Philpot Humphrey Murphy Detroit Dodge Bros Republican Geo. Sheldon Nehawka Sheldon Florence Todd Weeping Water Claude Canaday State Farm School Ray Wiles CC. H. Gibson Claude Main Street Crozier Bros Johnson Brothers Andrew and Mogens

Tanlac credited with curing indigestion and rheumatic pain

Mrs. Hattie Campbell of Omaha credits Tanlac with restoring her appetite, easing gas and indigestion, regaining weight, and alleviating rheumatic pain in her hands after four years of suffering. She says headaches and dizziness disappeared and she feels much improved. Tanlac is sold by G. Fricke and Company in Plattsmouth and by local druggists elsewhere.

Tanlac Plattsmouth G. Fricke and Company

Community notes on local residents and school activities

Mrs. Ed Betts recovers on crutches after a brief foot injury. Mrs. Kate Oberle underwent a recent foot operation in Lincoln, with a long cast. Infant Ruth Elenor Umland died at nine days old. community expresses sympathy. Col Phil Hall Jr of Greenwood promotes a local American Legion post and may establish one here. Agriculture class reports seed corn tested up to 98 percent, with others lower. A school eye ear teeth nose and throat screening shows high defect rates, including about 40 percent with defective teeth and 20 percent with eye trouble.

Kate Oberle Lincoln Ruth Elenor Umland Wiliam A. Umland Phil Hall, Jr First National Bank of Greenwood Nebraska National Guard American Legion Eagle Orthy Spence

Community Picture Show at Murray Hall

Murray hosts another free Community Picture Show this Saturday at eight o clock. The event celebrates local growth and communal spirit with no admission charge and invites everyone to attend and enjoy themselves.

Murray Murray Hall

Local notes span towns and politics in Elmwood area

Elmwood neighbors George Penterman Emil Rosenow and Herman Fleischman visit Col orado near Burlington to inspect land. Wm Sack of Eagle arrives after weeks away, still on crutches post operation. Mr and Mrs Frank Gustin return from California after winter, jokes about cold snap. Missouri Pacific derailment causes minor delay before freight back on track. Elmwood caucus at city hall nominates candidates for city board with L A Tyson secretary. nominees listed for two year and one year terms.

George Penterman Emil Rosenow Herman Fleischman Colorado Burlington Wm. Sack Eagle Frank Gustin California Frank Missouri Pacific Flight L. A. Tyson Harry Tolhurst W. N. McLennon Elmer Boyles C. S Aldrich F. J. Fitch

Taft to Speak in Omaha on April 3

William Howard Taft will arrive in Omaha from York Nebraska to speak under the Concord club and the Northwestern War Trials. Governor McKelgie and Mayor Smith have been invited to join the reception committee and Lt. Col. Wuest Fort Omaha commandant will provide a military escort for the occasion. Taft will discuss Americanism and Bolshevism in the evening.

Omaha William Howard Taft York, Neb Concord Club McKelgie Smith Wuest Fort Omaha Taft

Local visitors travel and family visits noted

Henry R. Gering arrived this afternoon from the metropolis to visit relatives over Sunday. Mrs. R. B. Hayes and her daughter Jeanne left this afternoon for Omaha and will proceed to Lincoln for an over Sunday visit.

Henry R. Gering Metropolis R. B. Hayes Jeanne Omaha Lincoln

Nehawka Community Notes Record Local Births and Marriages

Nehawka residents report the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Will Rice of Wayne on March 10. Edith Duckworth marries John A. Leonard in Nebraska City with ceremony by Judge Bischof, then returns to Nehawka. Mrs. R. C. Bailey dies in Omaha after gall bladder operation. funeral in Graceland cemetery. Commercial club discusses village incorporation and boundary planning with little opposition and pending annexation decisions.

Z. W. Shrader Omaha Af. J.moore and Son Pawnee City Will Rice Wayne Nebraska Edith Duckworth John A. Leonard Nehawka Commercial Club

Social Workers Meet for March Social Hour and Luncheon

On March 17 1920 the Social Workers club gathered at Mr and Mrs M G Stava south of the city with thirteen members and visitors. After a short business session they enjoyed conversation and music followed by a bounteous luncheon served by the hostess as evening approached and members departed.

Social Workers’ Club M. G. Stava

New Blacksmith Shop Opens in Plattsmouth Corner

A move to Plattsmouth brings a new blacksmith shop in the Dawson building at Sixth and Pearl streets. The owner invites Cass County residents to patronize and guarantees complete satisfaction.

Plattsmouth Cass County Sixth and Pearl Streets Dawson Building

Man's Work Shoe Lost Near Shining Parlor

A heavy work shoe lost by a man was found wrapped in newspaper after repairs. The finder is asked to leave the shoe at the Shining Parlor.

Bargains on Homes Offered by F M Welshimer

A local ad offers seven homes for sale with diverse layouts including one three room unit, three four room units, two eight room residences, and one sixteen room property all close in. Offered for a few days with liberal terms, contact F M Welshimer at phone 575 for details.

F. M Welshimer D&Éw

Dennison Stickers and Cards Featured at Journal Office

Popular Dennison sticker line highlighted at the Journal office with displays of assorted cards and related stationery items for visitors and collectors.

Dennison Journal

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