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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

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Naturalization Day Highlights District Court Proceedings

Twelve applicants faced final examinations to obtain citizenship in a district court session led by Judge James T. Begley. U S government agent M F Layock questioned them as Louisville high school students watched, with Peter Lenhart Brort Christiansen Frank Fischer M McFall and William and Harry George Caddy among those granted papers. Two cases were continued due to unclear answers about American government and lawmaking.

Morday Court House District Court M. F. Layock St. Louis United States James T. Begley Louisville Jessie M. Robertson Peter Lenhart South Bend Brort Christiansen Frank Fischer Plattsmouth M. McFall William Harry George Caddy Eagle

Sunday School Institute a Success at Methodist Church

The Methodist church hosted a three session Sunday school institute with officers teachers and Wesleyan faculty presenting plans and importance of religious education. Mr Gregg spoke on What is Religious Education and how to cultivate the religious spirit. Miss Dorothy Grey sang a solo while Miss Reimers Mr Gregg and Mr Bishop led primary intermediate and adult class discussions. The event aimed to boost interest in city Sunday schools.

Methodist Church Wesleyan Gregg Miss Reimers

Revival meetings close at Murray led by Rev Hollowell

The revival series conducted by Rev. A. G. Hollowell in Murray ended yesterday. The meetings drew two new church members and boosted the community’s spiritual life overall.

Murray A. G. Hollowell

Andy Schmader Moves to Town in Louisville

The Louisville athlete Andy Schmader and his bride have moved into a new home on upper Main Street. He held the championship belt of the American navy as a boxer and, after his discharge to civilian life, has faced top boxers without defeat. Louisville is proud of his record and glad he will make the city his permanent home.

Andy Schmader Louisville Upper Main Street Andy Navy Jouiisville

Mrs Gaster Wins $2000 in District Court Verdict

Mrs Annie Dollie Gaster won a district court case against Woodmen of the World. A jury awarded $2000 on her late husband Albert Gaster’s policy, and rejected a marriage-impugnment claim raised by her mother in law. The trial spanned Friday and Saturday, with testimony about a Willstruck sighting on a train years ago. The matter is expected to rest until April as jurors are excused for the term.

Annie Dollie Gaster Woodmen of the World District Court Albert Gaster Insurance Society Gaster Matthew Gerffney Frank H. Gaines Attormer

Hallstrom Considers Visit to Far Off Sweden

H Hallstrom of this city plans a trip within months to Sweden to visit his elderly father and relatives who mostly reside there. He may also tour the European continent to view the region where World War I was fought and reunite with kin before his father dies.

H. Hallstrom Sweden Hallstrom

Soldier Writes Home From Occupied Germany

Lester E. Vroman, stationed with the American army of occupation in Germany, reports in a letter that life remains active and enjoyable between garrison routines. He notes liberty during off hours and excursions to Rhine river towns, plus sends several German paper marks to C. E. Wescott's Sons noting their light paper and wear. The piece recalls how European notes resemble francs and, when damaged in games, distressed locals and cafe patrons.

Lester E. Vroman

Passing of a Noble Upright Man Clark Newton

Weeping Water mourns Clark Newton a 61 year resident known as a noble Christian figure. He died from a sudden heart attack after a brief illness. Newton came from Monmouth Illinois and lived with his unmarried sister Miss Catherine Newton. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 50 PM at his home with Rev Riley and Rev W A Taylor officiating.

Weeping Water Clark Newton Cass County Newton Monmouth Ilinois Baptist Church Wabash Nebraska Congregational Masonic Fraternity Order Shriners Lincoln Catherine Newton Riley Congregational Church of W. A. Taylor Winton

Car Taken But Returned In The City Mystery

Last evening the Ford belonging to Jess Elliott vanished from in front of Parmele theater while his family attended the show. The car was found abandoned near Mercerville schoolhouse and identified by investigators. Elliott retrieved the vehicle, though the actor or prankster remains unknown and could face legal trouble if caught with the Ford.

Jess Elliott Parmele Mercerville School House Elliott

CANDIDATES FROM HERE BECOME SHRINERS TODAY

An auto party including Guy W. Morgan CC F Schmidtmann Charles S. Dover and Waldemar Soennichsen traveled to Omaha for the Tangier temple ceremonial of the Mystic Shrine. Local Shriners will attend initiator ceremonies this afternoon and evening as part of the large class to be initiated tonight at the Shriners temple.

Mpati Guy W. Morgan F. Schmidtmann Charles S. Dover Waldemar Soennichsen Omaha Tangier Temple Mystic Shrine Shriners

Old Resident Visits Here During City Stop

T N Bobbitt a longtime Alvo area resident now living in Lincoln spent a few hours in the city visiting old time friends. He is en route to Tecumseh to visit his son William Bobbitt.

T. N. Bobbitt Alvo Mr. Bobbitt Lincoln Tecumseh William Bobbitt

Misstatement on Word car theft details clarified

Journal reports family members were not at the theater when the Word car was taken. They were at the Methodist church and at the Parmele theater during the Sunday evening incident, correcting earlier misstatements about their location.

Jess Elliott Somie Methodist Church Parmele Theater

Omaha Woodmen Bid For Head Camp

Omaha Woodmen plan to host the next Modern Woodmen of America head camp in June 1922. Beeth camp of Omaha leads the push with a 20 member drill team to St Louis for the national meeting, which attracts thousands of Foresters and visitors. Delegates from county camps will be chosen in spring to Lincoln then St Louis, with Nebraska-wide support for Omaha’s bid and guarantees on fair accommodations.

Woodmen of America Cass Omaha Beeth Camp St. Louwis Lincoln St. Louis Nebraska

Big Shrine Meeting Impresses Omaha Attendees

A large crowd of about 4500 attended the Tangier temple Shriners gathering in Omaha. Notable attendees included Glen Perry Luke L Wiles William A Robertson Guy Morgan and others who witnessed the Shrine initiation and will receive commemorative pictures for their descendants.

Glen Perry Luke L. Wiles William A. Robertson Guy Morgan F P. Busch Charles S. Dover Walde- Mar Soennichsen C. FL Schmidtmarin Leopold H. A Stromberg William Rummell John F. Wehrbein Omaha Shrine

Local visitors to Omaha show receive scare on Platte road

A Nebraska City party returning from the Omaha automobile show encountered a dusk scare near La Platte when a man waved from the roadside. The stranger, asking only for a match, stood by his unlit car as the youths braked. They relievedly drove on after handing over a box of matches.

Nebraska City Omaha la Platte Platte River

Horses for Sale and International Separator for Sale

Advertises horses for sale and a new 22 by 38 inch International separator. Listing by Fred Beverage in Murray Nebraska. Limited readable details but notes sale items and contact.

Fred Beverage Murray Stow

Time of naming new city officials at hand

The article notes near term for selecting city officials with little candidate activity. John Cory is the sole declared candidate for mayor. A citizens non partisan convention is planned Wednesday at the courthouse to shape a city ticket. The Republicans may await outcomes, Democrats show doubt about a separate meeting, while a merged nonpartisan slate is encouraged for a business like administration.

John Cory Muravor Court House Anyyone Plattsmouth

Elmwood Recruiting Guard Company Formed in Elmwood

Elmwood residents favor a state guard unit and announce a “One Pounder” company to be stationed there. Adjutant General Paul and Major Stein addressed a public meeting pledging support as recruiting progresses toward full strength and active drilling.

Elmwonad Elmwood Paul Stein Washington

Gould Binds Havelock Mayoral Bid on Citizens Ticket

Guy B. Gould former chief clerk at the offices of Superintendent William Baird in Havelock announces his candidacy for mayor on the citizens ticket. Gould is popular in the shop city and expected to draw strong support from his many old friends as the ballot battle unfolds.

Lincoln Journal of Havelock Guy B. Gould William Baird Gould Citizens Shop City

Johnson yardmaster improving after hospital treatment

Charles S. Johnson yardmaster of the Burlington here has been in Methodist hospital in Omaha for a few days. He is reported to be improving and expects to leave soon to return home.

Charles S. Johnson Burlington Methodist Omaha

For Sale Red Pulled Bulls from Murray Exchange

For sale a number of red pulled bulls listed by A. F. Nickles & Son at Murray Exchange. Contact telephone 2114 for details and pricing.

Murray Exchange A. F. Nickles & Son

Cass county troupe visits Hart-Parr tractor plant

W S Wetenkamp Cass county dealer for Hart-Parr Tractor travels to Charles City with P A Wild Fred Beverage Roy Howard and Jake Lohnes to tour the Hart-Parr factory and observe the vast plant turning out tractors and machinery. They depart Omaha tonight over the Illinois Central and stay in Charles City until Friday.

W. S. Wetenkamp Cass County Hart-Parr Tractor Company Charles City Town P. A. Wild Fred Beverage Roy Howard Jake Lohnes Hart-Parr West Omaha Illinois Central Charlesity

Kenyon Riddle Named Middleton City Manager

Hon. R. B. Windham announces his son-in-law Kenyon Riddle has been chosen as Middleton Ohio city manager from Nenia where he held a similar post. The 33 year old Kansas educated engineer and former secretary of the Kan sas Automobile Trade association will earn 4000 dollars annually and expects to start within 30 days.

R. B. Windham Middleton Ohio Kenyon Riddle Nenia Riddle University of Kansas Abelipe Kansas Chamber of Commerce Automobile Trade Association of Camp Funston Xenia Kathryn Windham

Engaged: Miss Gertrude Sturm to John O Yeiser of Omaha

Lincoln hosts the engagement announcement by Senator A F Sturm and wife for their daughter Miss Gertrude Sturm and Omaha native Mr John O Yeiser a House of Representatives member. Both are well known in Lincoln where they frequent social circles. Miss Sturm is a Wellsley graduate and Mr Yeiser studied at Nebraska and Pennsylvania.

Lincoln A. F. Sturm Gertrude John O. Yeiser Omaha House of Representatives Sturm Wellesley College Yeiser University of Nebraska University of Pennsylvania

District Court Happenings on Citizenship and Civil Actions

The district court completed hearings for citizenship and granted papers to Nels Petersen of Weeping Water and L B Egenberger. Cases include a dismissed suit in Lawrence Star v Missouri Pacific with a new trial motion, and Annie Dollie Gaster v Woodmen of the World with a new trial motion filed. A divorce action Huff v Hum seeks alimony and property, with A C Rawls representing the plaintiff.

District Court Nels Petersen L. B. Egenberger Plattsmouth H. J. Lambert Nehanka Vincent Pilney Lawrence Star The Missouri Pacific D. O. Dwyver Annie Dollie Gaster Woodmen of the World WOW James M. Robertson Anns. Huff Silas Hum Waverly Neb A. Rawls

Mrs Max Pries In Very Serious Condition At Immanuel

Yesterday Mrs. Max Pries of this city was taken by auto to Immanuel hospital in Omaha for treatment and is in very serious condition. Doctors hold little hope of recovery though family remains hopeful if she passes the night. Mr Pries and the children drove to Omaha to be with her at the hospital during the crisis.

Max Pries Atte Immanuel Hospital Omahwa

Stoner Family Heads to Omaha for Mrs Newtons Operation

Mr and Mrs Fa Stoner travel to Omaha after Mrs Florence Newton, daughter of Mrs Stoner, falls gravely ill with suspected perforated appendicitis. She is scheduled for surgery at a city hospital this afternoon.

Taken Up Heifer Seeks Owner in Murray

Black two year old heifer with ear mark on right ear. Owner may claim by calling at the advertiser's place, paying for this ad, and for feed and care. SEARL DAVIS, Murray.

Searl Davis Murray

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Sunday School Institute Isabella Reimers Bishop John H. Hallstrom Old Home Mother Land Germany Journal Gate City Shrine Omaha Lodge Plattemouth Tangier One Pounder” Company of National Guard Guy Gould Mrs. Max Pries Fa Stoner Florence Newton Stoner First National Bank BANK
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