Alvo News Highlights Local Moves Visits and Events
Alvo Department arms foreman moves from farm to town at Snavely place. Coatman family guests at Gordon Heneger home. John Skinner travels to Lincoln with goods for Coatman Hardware. Weeping Water’s Wm Coatman visits son R M Coatman. Uhley couple move to Union to work Missouri Pacific. Néhawks couple Glen Rutledge and wife visit Alvo. Master Sterling Coatman supplies news. John Elliott hosts select dance at Alvo hall. Elmwood residents Mrs V Davis and Mrs Castle visit Mrs Sam Humphrey. Chris Miller secures citizenship papers in Plattsmouth. L D Mullen and Ernest Friend witness final hearing. Campfire Girls hold ceremonial meeting at church. Pie and cake stolen during lapse in watchers. Ladies Aid carnival nets funds for church work. Mutz and Yeager host dance at Alvo hall. Wm Stuart installs windmills at Turner McKinnon and Albert Kuntz homes. Salvation Army band touring via auto stops in Alvo and shares street meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Coatman
Gordon Heneger
John Skinner
Lincoln
Coatman Hardware Company
Wm. Coatman
Weeping Water
E. Uhley
Union
Mr. Uh
V. Davis
Earl Castle
Elmwood
Sam Humphrey
Alvo
Chris Miller
Plattsmouth
Messers
L. D. Mullen
Ernest Friend
Ladies Aid Society
Mutz
Yeager
Wmn. Stuart
Turner MecKinon
Albert Kuntz
Salvation Army
Death Call Ends Douglass Stevens Suffering in Algo
Douglass Stevens died at his Algo home after a year of illness, at high noon last Saturday March 21 1925. He was 54. Born January 25 1871 in Canada he later moved to Nebraska, lived in Lincoln, then Alvo for 15 years. He joined the Masons and favored the Methodist church. Burial by Masonic rites is planned in Lincoln Wyuka cemetery Wednesday. He leaves a widow five children and four siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Stevens
Algo
Lincoln
Wyuka
Douglass
Canada
Nebraska
Alvo
Stevens
Masonic Order
Harry
Douglas
Harold
Irene
Rotha
J. L. Pilkington
Birthday Party Observed For Miss Steele In Alvo
A large group of young people from Alvo and nearby gathered at Mr and Mrs Geo E Steele home to celebrate the 17th birthday of their daughter Music games and a luncheon entertained the attendees The guests wished Miss Steele many more such happy events and hoped another celebration would come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvo
Geo. E. Steele
Miss Steele
Jury Panelist Foreman Returns Home After Trip
J. D. Foreman, a regular panel member of the district court jury, left the case Friday evening and secured a ride to Mur dock with a friend. He then walked from Mur dock, enduring a rough journey on the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Foreman
District Court
Murdock
Home arrival after long journey leaves family relieved
A late night arrival finds a traveler reaching home safely around 1 a.m. on Saturday, greeted by weary relief from relatives.
Samaritan Act Aids Travelers Near Elmwood and Murdock
Phillip Coatman towed a stranded traveler to Elmwood and later helped two Murdock women by towing their disabled car. He returned after dark and is praised for performing a number of good deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Coatman
Elmwood
Murdock
Ford
Rough auto trip to Michigan highlights hard roads
S. RAY SMITH AND FAMILY recount a 700 mile journey by Ford from Weeping Water Nebraska to a Lake Michigan resort project at Jacoba. They detail storms and mud along the way through Iowa Illinois Indiana and Michigan with praise for paved roads and long runs on less gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Bob
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Jacoba
Omaha
Carroll
Logan
Newton
Iowa
Davenport
Benton Harbor
Illinois
Indiana
S. Ray Smith
Doings in the District Court Case Years End
In Friday’s Challif court a jury found for Fred Rodewald et al. against Walter Harmer for 117.49 for auto repairs on Harmer’s car. In the morning a jury was impaneled for Charles Richardson vs C Lawrence Stull over crop value on land farmed by Richardson. representation by W G Nieck and C A Rawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Richardson
C. Lawrence Stull
Mr. Richardson
W. G. Nkieck
Mr. Stall
C. A. Rawls
When Prices Were Low a Glimpse From 1896 Market Quotes
A reader shares a 1896 Minden Iowa county paper with local market prices for corn oats potatoes and cattle. The note suggests that worse times a generation ago remind us to appreciate current conditions and potential relief if prices returned to those lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
Brew Idea Quilting Offer Brings Quilt at Five Fifty
Three fifty and four dollars for a quilt with one cotton layer and thread. Offer valid for a short time. For details contact Mrs. F. Elliott at phone 573.
Tornado toll hits Indiana Illinois and Kentucky towns
Daily- Saturday report notes a destructive tornado across Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Missouri causing widespread death and worry. Sam A Moye a local produce man with relatives in Posey county and near Princeton Indiana recalls Griffin Illinois wiped out and many former school pals among the dead.
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Lfe
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri
Sam A. Moye
Posey County
Princeton
Moye
Poseyville
Griffin
Mr. Moye
Washing machines go big at Restor Swatek hardware store
The Restor and Swatek hardware store hosts a major demonstration of Voss washing machines drawing large crowds. Mandy the old washer model is shown in the window while the inside features a labor saving Voss model demonstrated by Mr. Holton. Bestor and Swatek report heavy sales and compare their payment price favorably with Omaha stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Restor & Swatek Hardware
Voss
Holton
Bestor & Swatek
Quiet Court Day Follows Bid Dick Trial
The district court, opened by Judge Begley, remained quiet after yesterday’s Bid Dick case. Mable Frances White wins default over George W. Snyder. Fred Rhodewald et al seek settlement with Walter Harmer. Charles F. Richardson vs C. Lawrence Stull slated for tomorrow.
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Biddick
Begley
Mable Frances White
George W. Snyder
Fred Rhodewald
Charles F. Richardson
C. Lawrence Stull
State of
Nebraska
Carl D. Quinton
Doan's Pills Backed by Local Testimonials
Plattsmouth residents praise Doan's Pills for kidney related backache and fatigue. Mia F. M. Anderson reports relief after using the product from Weyrich & Hadraba's Drug Store. Mrs. Armstrong also endorses the remedy, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY cited as the sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mia
F. M. Anderson
Granite Street
Doan
Weyrich & Hadraba
Stump Pulling Offered by Oscar Gapen Jr
Oscar Gapen Jr advertises stump pulling services in Plattemouth offering ready work. Contact via phone 23503 for arrangements and scheduling in the two weeks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscer Gapen, Jr
Plattemouth
D&w
Manley Community Notes Include Dwellings and Travel
Ray Wiles shelled and delivered corn at the Manley elevator with neighbors helping. Hugh O'Brien plans a hog house to care for his stock while Mrs. Herman Rauth and Miss Rena Christensen attended the Danish Ladies Aid meeting in Weeping Water. Mrs Peter Vogler was very ill at home, but improving. Walter Steinkamp and wife visited from Plattsmouth where he works in the Burlington shops. Thomas Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy, returned home from Omaha hospital after appendicitis surgery. Lang of Malcolm builds a barn for Wim Kraft east of town to be ready for spring work. Mrs. Elmer Pearson attended Royal Neighbors of America's state convention in Omaha. Hugh O'Brien and neighbors hauled hay east of Manley with several teams, noting the Famous Covered Wagon. Streets of Manley appear oasis like though road conditions are poor. Mrs. W. D. Higgins at St Catherine hospital in Omaha shows improvement. Rev. Pather Higgins visited his mother with Edward Kelly to handle business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wiles
Manley
Hugh O'Brien
Herman Rauth
Rena Christensen
Danish Ladies Aid Society
Weeping Water
August Stander
Greenwood
Peter Vogler
Walter Steinkamp
Plattsmouth
Burlington
Thomas Murphy
John Murphy
Omaha
Lang
Malcolm
Wim. Kraft
Kraft
Elmer Pearson
Royal Neighbors of America
Harry O’brien
Exams Held At Manley Schools Draw Several District Students
Eighth grade examinations were conducted at the Manley schools last Thursday with many students from Sunny Side College Mill and the Buck school present to take the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
Sunny Side
College Mill
Buck School
Becomes American Citizen Philip Flemming Named Citizen
Philip Flemming, resident near Manley, last week gained full citizenship after receiving final papers. He is praised as an excellent, hard working citizen. Orris Schaefert and Theodore Harms testified as court witnesses in Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Flemming
Manley
Flemming
Messrs
Orris Schaefert
Theodore Harms
Plattsmouth
Lyons Tragedy Touches Murray Family Newborn Daughter Dies
Lose Little Daughter Mr and Mrs Mur Jenkins formerly of Murray now of Lyons welcomed a baby girl last Saturday but the infant grew ill and died the following Wednesday. Funeral held at Lyons on Thursday. Neighbors in Murray extend sympathy to the Jenkins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mur Jenkins
Murray
Lyons
Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
5 Percent Farm Loan Offer Cited in Plattsmouth Notice
Sear] S. Davis of Plattsmouth announces a 5 percent farm loan offer. The brief notice provides contact at the local office and directs interested farmers to inquire for terms and eligibility.
Cass County Lawyer Honored By State Bar
Paul Jessen of the Nebraska State Bar Association announced the appointment of three Cass County lawyers as representatives of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. The delegation includes E. J. Burkett of Lincoln, Arlin Maden of Omaha, and Clarence Tettt of Weeping Water. They will attend a Philadelphia meeting on May 15 and 16. Tettt, a longtime Cass County leader, is praised for his service and will join other members in the eastern city.
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Paul Jessen
Nebraska State Bar Association
Philadelphia
Sixt
E. J. Burkett
Lincol
United States
Artnl Maden
Omaha
Clarence [ Tettt
Weeping Water
Cass
M Tet
Produce sale at Benedict Produce House in Plattsmouth
One for all, Farmer Jones offers eggs cream and chickens in a square deal. Benedict Produce House advertises produce in Plattsmouth Nebraska with phone number 74 and a prompt to read the Journal for all the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Jones
Plattsmouth, Ne
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W. F. Nolte
Mynard
Newtown
Alvo Department
Miller
Alvo Garage
A. Dinges
John Deere
International Line
the Goatman Hardware
Colone
Runabout
F.o.b
Detroit
W. D. Higgins
St. Catherine Hospital
Pather Higgins
Edward Kelly
Sear
S. Davis
C. E. Tefft
National Science Meeting
Nord Farm
Oreapolis
E. T. Highway
New Auto Bridge
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