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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

2

Local visitors and business calls noted at the Journal

Attendees include Andrew Anderson renewing a semi weekly subscription. Attorney Joseph Capwell of Elmwood spent hours in the county court. John Murtey and John Skinner of Alvo discussed lumber contracts at the court house. Griel Dp Tucker of Alva, Oklahoma attended Nancy Bayless funeral at Mt Pleasant cemetery and planned to return home early next week.

Andrew Anderson The Journal Joseph A. Capwell Elmwood John Murtey Alvo John Skinner Court House Tucker Alva Oklahoma Nancy Bayless Mt. Pleasant

Coyotes Bring Bounty Across Cass County Markets

County Clerk George Sayles oversaw a large coyote scalp shipment as the state aims to wipe out the animals. Harley Cecil and John Rutherford Jr. hunted a mother coyote with five pups on the Platte bottom. Mrs J H Welch of South Bend collected nine scalps for a $23 per head bounty.

George Sayles Cass County Harley Cecil John Rutherford, Jr Platte Bottom J. H. Welch South Bend

Young People Secure Divorce From Monoany's Party

Agnes Jorgensen and Henry Jorgensen of near Weeping Water were granted a divorce after a hearing on desertion. Agnes, 16, and Henry, 20, wed December 7, 1918 at Plattsmouth and separated in May 1919.

Monoany Agnes Jorgensen Henry Jorgensen Plattsmouth

Local residents visit county seat for business and social calls

Local figures from Thuretass Dall to J B Gortney of Murdock visit the county seat for short sessions of business. Attending events include Dr B F Brendel of Murrey and County Commissioner William Atchison of Fremont. Visitors include reporters Lee J Masfield and Mrs Mayfield from the Lexington Courier and Ralph Larson of Louisville Bank of Commerce.

Lee J. Masfield Lontovlley Courier B. F. Brendel Murrey Ralph Larson Bank of Commerce of Louisville City L. G. Larson

Local officials and visitors attend county board session

John McKay assessor of Weeping Water and Henry J. Miller of Alvo were in the city on Tuesday for county business. G P Messinger Cedar Creek and CC F Harris Union joined sessions. Elizabeth Heil returned from Louisville to assist at the Cloidt home and post office. Wednesday visitors included W A Cleghorn Louisville attorney C L Graves Union and Robert Shrader Murray with Dill Murray and others at the courthouse.

Henry Heebner Cedar Creek Murray John McKay G. PF. Messinger Henry J. Miller Alvo William Atchison Elmwood CC. F. Harris Union Court House Elizabeth Heil Louisville Frank Cloidt Miss Heil Cloidt W. A. Cleghorn C. L. Graves Robert Shrader Robert McCreary Weeping Water Board of County Commissioners DP. J. Pitman W. H. Puls

Shield Craven wedding set for Wednesday in Omaha

The wedding of Miss Lucille Craven daughter of Mr and Mrs John Craven and Mr John B P Shields will be held Wednesday morning at St Cecelia cathedral Omaha.

Lucille Craven John Craven John BP Shields St Cecelia Cathedral Omaha

Departing for California from Blenday’s Daily

Yesterday morning Mr and Mrs J N Barger left for Los Angeles California to settle there long term They travel via Kansas City on the Santa Fe line They will join their son Earl and daughter in law Mrs Hoy Reylind who currently live in California The community regrets their departure but wishes them success in the new home.

Blenday J. N. Barger Los Angeles California Kansas City Santa Fe Missouri City

Farm for Sale in Cass County 125 Acres

For sale a 125 acre Cass County farm with good house barn hay shed cement walks garage granary corn crib wash house wood house cob house chicken house shop machine shed and 11 acres prairie. Located 414 miles from Union on state road. Contact J M Chalfant.

Union State Road

For Sale Yellow Dent Seed Corn 1918 Crop

Fred Schneerloth offers yellow dent seed corn from the 1918 crop for sale in Ft. Crook Nebraska. The notice provides location and seller details for interested buyers.

Yellow Dent Fred Schneerloth Crook Neb

Justice Comes Cheap In Primary Campaign Expenditures

Police Magistrate M Archer and opponent W B L Rishel filed expense accounts with the county clerk. Each spent 35 for filing fees. Both will contest in November. A A Wetencamp, Republican candidate for county commissioner, shows zero cost to oppose C F Vallery in the November election.

M. Archer W. B L. Rishel A. A. Wetencamp C. F. Vallery

Johnson labeled small American in fight over league stance

In Des Moines on May 4, Dr. Frank Larkin urged a Methodist general conference resolution backing a league of nations to influence California's Tuesday primary. Larkin accused William Johnson of being a small American and said a pro league declaration would impact California voters. The measure was sent to the committee on state of the church.

Des Moines Methodist General Conference League of Nations Frank Larkin California Llliam Johnson Johnson Committee On State of the Church

Nemaha Valley White corn description and price

A seed note from Edward Bartling Seed Co Nebraska City Nebraska describes Nemaha Valley White corn. It notes large ears up to 12 inches long with 20 to 24 rows, matures in 110 days, and claims strong past results. Price four dollars fifty cents per bushel shelled and graded, seamless bags available.

Nemaha Valley Edward Bartling Seed Co Nebraska City Nebraska

Advertising in all times sustains merchant’s lasting business

A saying notes that a merchant who avoids advertising during lean periods will ultimately abandon the trade entirely. It emphasizes consistent promotion as key to enduring success.

Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine Endorsed by Miner

A reader from Gattoway West Virginia writes January 15 praising Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine for constipation headaches and stomach ache caused by mine air and dust. He says it strengthens health and keeps others from health issues after sharing with them. The notice mentions Triner’s Lintment for rheumatism neuralgia swelling and related conditions and provides the Chicago address for the Jowrh Triner Company.

AL FP Fenech Ao Gattoway W. Va Triner Tuiner Jowrh Triner Company Ashland Ave Chicago Illinois

Probate hearing for Humphrey Oldham estate in Cass County

County Court of Cass Nebraska orders hearing on May 23 1920 to determine the validity of Sarah M Williamson petition for probate of the April 12 1920 will of Humphrey Lee Oldham deceased and to appoint Sarah M Obani executrix with notice to all interested parties and show cause at the hearing.

Humphrey Lee Oldlinn Sermah M. Wdham Humpher Lee Oldham Sarah M. Obani

Petition to settle estate and hearing order in Nebraska

An order in the county court of Lincoln county Nebraska directs that notices be published in a local newspaper for one week prior to a May hearing. The petition seeks settlement of the estate of William Taller and appointment of an administrator. The court sets the date for the May 4 hearing and requires notices to interested persons.

Mearing and Sethee Veene Onur Lye Vwouniv William Taller Geese Fey Saeiel Weehiotar Mintier Ls Pulistine Wreskin

Douglass Property for Sale Near High School

One nine room modern residence and one seven room house, former home of Judge J. B. Douglass, near the high school. Quick sale. call 259 or visit the residence. Also an unrelated line about remedies and children's ailments appears in the text.

If it's in the book line call at the Journal office

Instruction appears as a brief directive advising readers to contact the Journal office for items on the book line. It reflects a clerical or editorial process note from the era. The fragment mentions the Journal office as the contact point.

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Fisk Tires Fisk ARC Nagy FFEE Care &Co E. C Swift D. C H. F1. Scenrichser Thuretass Dall J. B. Gortney Murdock Ness G. G. Downslase J. E. Douches Rachiel Ford Vedar Creek Fimmwoud Frank P. Sheldon Nehawka John A. Kennings Evan Brown Greenwork Kurt A. Stanfield Mr. Brown Greenwood L. Graves Ecoturt House Pollock Parmele Oconto C. . Parmele Jenny Linde Deering and McCormick I. Fi. C Deering McCormick Titan Tractors DODGE Cleveland Chandler J. F. Gorder Nebr B. F. Dill W. L. Crawford E. OO. Steihm J. K. Douglass Bloomington Indiana Peter Anderson Edward Heneger Conn Shield-Craven Cass County Farm For Sale J. M. Chalfant Delco-Light Isy Rosenthal Walnut Johnson IS Ely Barbie Wittens Ay Petween Allen J. Bineson Dee Cass State of Cans Douglass Willie Mother Grandma Thomas Ford Gome W.w.wasley
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