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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1920
Page
6
A very quiet home wedding occurred late yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Claus Speck Sr. when her son Ciaus married Mrs. Bess Draper. County Judge Allen J. Beeson read the marriage lines. The couple will reside on Locust street in the groom's residence property.
Relatives of Edgar Wescott assisted in celebrating his tenth birthday at a Thursday event. The article notes this anniversary and describes the duties of family members in marking the occasion.
The damp birthday event is led by the father and sister since the mother is away. They plan an elaborate observance with a big cake cleanup and a movie party to ensure a memorable celebration.
Mrs. Frank H. Dunbar of Plattsmouth filed a voter petition in Lincoln to place her name on the April 20 Republican primary ballot as District Alternate to the National Convention from Nebraska First District. She notes her Red Cross wartime work and home service efforts for ex service men and pledges to support Nebraska electors preference John J Pershing and follow their instruction at the convention.
From Cheyenne dispatches 57 farm applicants for Shoshone irrigation drew 31 Nebraskans including Ruth Franklin of Lincoln. Veterans only filed after Lutries closed last Friday. Of 546 applicants for 50 farm units, Carl Wheeler of Nebraska City was the sole local man listed among Nebraskans, with eight Lincolnites and others from central and western Nebraska.
Oliver Morosco brings The Bird of Paradise by Richard Walton Tully to Parmele theatre on Thursday March 21. The Hawaiian romance features Luana the princess and an American couple in a tale of love and sacrifice with native dancers and a famed cast including Ann Reader Frederick Forrester Guy Harrington Agnes Cappeline Taylor Carroll.
Alfred Anderson Carl D Ganz E A Knight H L Bornemeier James Greer and J A Shaffer of Alvo filed as delegates for Greenwood precinct at the republican county convention. Mrs Claire Bornemeier named candidate for committee woman. W A Armstrong filed as committeeman and John M Mef ford as delegate from Salt Creek precinct to the county convention.
This afternoon Mrs. J. B. Higley with Mrs. George Barr and the Elledges left for Council Bluffs to visit Jack Elledge at his home over Sunday for the birthday anniversary of Mr. Elledge's young son.
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach pain and sleepless nights. After taking Chamberlains Tablets he can eat vegetables and fruit without pain or restlessness. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, try these tablets. They are sure to prove beneficial.
Single Comb Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching from Chicago National Coliseum St Louis and Kansas City prize winning strain. Eggs priced at 2.00 2.50 and 3.00 per setting of 15. Write or phone A. B. Rutledge Nehawka Nebraska. m22-Bsw 2d) as The Dierchant who doesn't advertise only when business good will eventually quit it entirely.
The Eastern Star at the Masonic temple Wednesday evening welcomed eleven new members. After initiatory work, attendees adjourned to the banquet hall for refreshments. The hall featured green St Patrick decorations and toasts were given by Judge J T Begley W R Young E P Lutz S S Chase and several ladies.
This morning in Omaha Esther Hawkenbery and James Persinger wed quietly with only the bridegroom’s brother present. The bride’s family and large circle of friends send their best wishes for a long, happy life. The groom, a naval veteran, has worked in Omaha for two months. The notice also includes a court decree in Plattsmouth related to Elwood M. Buttery versus others, with a May 3, 1920 deadline to answer.
In Cass county Nebraska Elwood M Buttery files suit in district court against Mattsmouth Ferry Company and unknown heirs devisees and personal representatives of Abijah Harris and others. The petition seeks to quiet title to Lots 1L 2 5 and 4 in Block 9 in Plattsmouth and to determine interests in the real estate. The filing date is March 19 1920.
Notice is given that under an order of the District Court of Douglas County Nebraska Judge Witte G Sears on March 17 1920 a guardians sale will occur at the Plattsmouth Cass County Courthouse at ten oclock in the morning on April 12 1920. The sale will offer the undivided one fourth interest in and to all of the described real estate being a part of Government Lot 4 and Government Lot 5 in Section 15 Township 12 Range 11 east of the 6th P. M. The property is in Cass County Nebraska.
The sale covers lots 27 28 29 and 30 in the Village of Louisville Cass county Nebraska subject to all unpaid taxes. The sale will remain open for one hour. Dated March 20 1920. ALICE W KIEWIT guardian of Charles Lb Woodworth minor.
Four past yearling registered Shorthorn bulls are for sale. Contact Elbert Wiles by telephone at 3521 in Plattsmouth.
Classified ad notes dodge 1918 touring and buick 1917 touring with ford 1920 touring. Asking price listed as 650 dollars negative.
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