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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
5
Local notes report visits by H A Guthmann H W Tool John A Alexson and Louis Neitzel illness and care provided by Wm Weddell. Families host relatives from Council Bluffs to Murray and South Bend. Funeral services for Mrs Klemme led by Rev Carl Piper and the burial details conclude the column.
The column highlights Max Dusterhoff wallpaper stock and many residents frequenting the Journal readers list. Readers include Chris A Kupke and others in Murdock and vicinity as they visit Omaha and Hastings for business, with notes on cars, poultry shipments, and local social ties.
Emil H. Miller has moved to the farm north of Mur dock and is having the home redecorated and refinished. Max Dusterhof and his three workers Joseph Wachinek John Church and Noah Murdock carry out the work to create one of the most beautiful homes in the community and a pleasure to reside in.
Meade residents Emil Kuehn and Art Bornemeier returned from an extended trip to eastern Colorado. They expressed optimism about the land outlook this season. Bornemeier traveled down from the capital Thursday to visit friends and handle local business.
The Glee club of Nebraska Wesleyan University has moved its entertainment appearance from March 23 to March 24. The event, now scheduled for Wednesday this week, promises to be an excellent program pleasing to all attendees.
Fred Tonac, who bought the J. Stroy farm northwest of Murdock last fall, has moved onto the property from Sarpy county. Stroy plans to relocate to Lincoln in the future.
The Farmers and Merchants bank project reports that cut stone has arrived and all materials are on site. Contractor Matt Thimgan and his crew are advancing work quickly and expect to showcase strong progress in the coming weeks with favorable weather.
Mrs Henry Klemme Sr dies at her son's home after a prolonged illness attributed to influenza. The extended sickness in the family prevented many relatives from attending the funeral at Elmwood, with other family members also affected by the illness.
The Wabash cemetery committee discussed improving community burying grounds and raised lot prices from 10 to 20 dollars for 20 by 40 foot plots. New officers are J C Brown president Albert Pool vice president and Harry V McDonald re elected secretary treasurer. Annual meeting moved to the first Monday in May with trustees George Miller L R Stanley and Albert Pool.
Frank Val lery of Murray picks up John Gakemeier in Murdock and the pair head toward Fullerton to tend to lands there.
A week ago last Friday Mrs O J Pethast wife of the Farmers and Merchants Bank cashier traveled to Lincoln for the rest of the week. Her husband drove to Lincoln Saturday and they returned home together Sunday evening in their car.
Messrs. Carl Schlaphoff Otto Miller and Will Rikli shipped a carload of very fine hogs to the South Omaha market in the past week. Mr. Schlaphoff accompanied the shipment and managed the sale, noting the top market price at 15 cents per pound on hoof.
Gus Wendt has received a new consign ment of fine furniture for his elegant home located a few miles southeast of Murdock. The furniture fits the refined style of the house and is expected to enhance its appearance, making it one of the state’s most beautiful homes.
Stephen Leis owns a fine car awaiting a ride with a young lady. Both Leis and I G Hornbeck can drive the wagon, and the lady may choose either gentleman for a pleasant trip. She may drive herself but should be accompanied for safety. Who will volunteer.
With the Tool family moving into the new home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tool several households shifted. G. Bauer and family moved into the former Tool residence, Harry Gillespie vacated a purchased property, and J. A. Bauer took the vacated house, prompting further nearby moves in a domino effect.
Harry Gillespie and his wife have just taken possession and are busy restoring their home. They finish interior painting and papering first, then plan exterior work. When completed the couple will have a fine residence. Here's to you with your Home Sweet Home.
Advertises the famous Boyz harness urging inspection at A J Tool store. Claims it is the best harness in the world for the money.
In a deal completed Tuesday, George Mark takes ownership of the A. Anderson 8 0 acre farm a mile and a half southeast of town while Mr. Anderson regains ownership of the stock business yards and buildings. The report notes Mark has conducted the farm venture well.
The Weeping Water Republican notes Anderson’s long experience handling stock and his knowledge of the business, along with his continued fascination with farm life after years of work in the stock trade.
Burial of Mrs. Elvira Tewksbury noted as two lives spanning the revolution era. Her father James Walker served with the New Hampshire militia at Fort Ticonderoga. Rev Dr. Wheeler calls for DAR members to uphold revolutionary principles and patriotism.
Miss Hallstrom and the guest of honor Mrs. Nelson join Honor Seybert at the gathering honoring outstanding contributors.
For sale a 125 acre farm well improved hog tight with 11 acres prairie. Includes good house barn hay shed cement walks garage granary corn crib wash house wood house cob house chicken house shop machine shed. Located 444 miles from Union on state road. 119-2W. J. M. Chalfant Union Neb.
The March wind and Paul Hei with his road drag smoothed six miles of the Louisville Plattsmouth highway on Monday afternoon. The stretch had long been impassable, trapping motorists in mud and requiring farmer hulp to pull them free. Cass county praises Hei’s expertise and calls for more workers like him.
This afternoon Mrs. John Hatt sr was taken to Ford hospital in Omaha for treatment due to a worsening malady. Mrs Otto Finder departed for Omaha to enter Ford hospital and be operated on. Miss Lillian Sehessel was taken to Omaha by Burnington train and placed in St Joseph hospital for an appendicitis operation.
Miss Alpha Hallstrom hosted a miscellaneous shower on South Street for Mrs. Harry Nielson of Dannebrog Neb who has been visiting. Guests enjoyed games and piano by Miss Honor Seybert with a two course luncheon by Miss Hallstrom and Miss Mary Hetherington.
219 acre farm six and one half miles northwest of Plattsmouth with 70 acres cultivated and balance pasture and timber. Good improvements and spring water. Price 130.00 per acre. Possession given April 1 1920 by John N Beck Route 2 Plattsmouth Nebraska.
A brief notice describes a fine line of stationery and cream colored paper featured at the Journal ce. The listing emphasizes quality and availability for office use.
One man farm of 1680 acres with 70 acres cultivated and 30 acres pasture and alfalfa. Well improved with soil described as the best. Priced at 275 dollars per acre. Inquiries to Gollaher Bros. Elmwood Nebraska. m8-4tsw.
White Leghorn English strain eggs for setting 1 dollar per 15 and 6 dollars per 100. Contact Mrs Henry Starkjohn at phone 115 J. 2tw-
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