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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1920

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Adam Hild Dies After Sudden Illness in Cass County

Adam Hild a longtime Cass county resident born July 6 1844 in Hessen Darmstadt Germany died suddenly at home on Locust street in Plattsmouth Nebraska Mrs Hild and seven children survive with two brothers also living Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at St Pauls Evangelical Church conducted by Rev Robert Iwusendorf.

Adai Hild Hessen- Darmstadt Germany George Margaret Hild United Stats Havre New York Rochester Tazewell County Illinois Pekin Adam Hild Elizabeth Katherine Reez Til Nebraska Eight Mile Grove Precinct Plattsmouth Hild Lfe Michael Jacob Mynard

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Licenses Not Raised Marriage Market Slump Noted

The County Judge Heeson noted two weeks with no marriage licenses issued. He cited that licenses remain at 32 dollars, an old pre war figure, while prices rise overall. The slowdown in the marriage market puzzles observers and may reflect broader cost concerns.

Heeson

Display of Montana products to visit Cass county

Wart F Schmidtmann announces a Montana display with A C Wunderlich, Northern Pacific agent, touring Cass county towns May 10 union post office May 11 Murray Hiatt Tutt store May 11 Nehawka Sheldon’s store May 13 Louisville Farmers Union Mercantile Co May 14 15 Plattsmouth will showcase Beaver Valley and lake basin products to attract settlers seeking farms and homes in the northwest.

Montana Northwest Wart F. Schmidtwann Ratlsiu Montane Mr. Schmidtmann Pee A. C. Wunderlich Northern Pacific Riilroad Cass County Beaver Valley Lake Basin Munday Union Hiatt & Tutt Murray Sheldon’s Nehawka Farmer's Union Mercantile Co Louisville William Schmidtmann Plattsmouth

Wireless tests considered in city by Fort Omaha aviators

A detachment of aviation department soldiers from Fort Omaha has visited the city for two days seeking a site for a wireless system to conduct distance tests. They plan to erect masts on buildings, with the court house likely serving as one station and another city building as the second. The venture highlights the army aviations department role at Fort Omaha.

Aviation Department of the Army Fort Omaha Court House Army Aviation Department

For Sale: Seven Room House and Two Lots in City

Three property listings offer a seven room house with two lots on north Sixth street with city water gas and electricity a five room cottage on north Ninth street and two vacant lots on North Eighth street Acreage available for exchange for property closer in contact R B Windham at 3rd 3t w.

North Sixth Street North Ninth Street North Eighth Street

Eagles Lodge Initiation Draws Large Local Audience

Plattsmouth Aerie No. 3465 Fraternal Order of Eagles initiated twenty nine new members at Coates hall with the South Omaha degree team in charge. State Vice President William Barclay addressed the gathering and a luncheon followed. Officers were elected for the legion post unit and attendance was strong despite bad weather.

Plattsmouth Aerie No. 3465 Order of Eagles Eagles South Omaha Charse Coates Hall William Barclay H. J. Menecer M. E. Battery Helen Lutz Robert Ward Mie Mathilde Suenhichseun Dora’ Fricke M. B. Allen G. AH. Gilmore Murray Edward". Ripple American Legion

Organize Ladies Non-Partisan Voters League Formed

A meeting at the Modern Woodmen ball led by Miss Margaret Schafner of Chicago formed a temporary Non-Partisan League of Voters. Mrs. E. H. Wescott was named chairwoman with Mrs. Van Burkel secretary and Mrs. J. E. Wiles treasurer as the group plans countywide outreach for non partisan political discussion and uniform state laws.

American Legion Auxiliary Margaret Schafner Chicago League of Voters E. H. Wescott van Burkel J. E. Wiles

Local Women Form Auxiliary of American Legion

Yesterday afternoon the service women of the community gathered at Modern Woodmen hall to organize the local unit of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion. The meeting was called to order.

American Legion Woodmen Hall Woman’s Auxiliary of the

Nebraska National Guard to organize machine gun company in Omaha

A machine gun company of the First Nebraska National Guard will be formed in Omaha joining four infantry companies and a regimental medical unit. The six units will be the first battalion, with headquarters at the Auditorium. Federal pay ranges from first sergeants at 149.50 to privates at 55.25 per year, with all equipment and uniforms provided free.

First Nebraska NaUersl Guard Omaha Amos Thomas Guard

Political shifts show Cox support in Kentucky and Hoovers California edge

Kentucky instructs 22 delegates to Cox as Indiana leans Wood over Johnson by up to 19,900 votes. Hoover reacts to California result with surprise while Johnson’s treaty stance splits party support. Ida Mills Nixon of Marshalltown Iowa dies at home in Oak Hill cemetery. survived by husband William Nixon, three children and five grandchildren.

Indiana Wood Johnson Lowden Harding Kentucky Cox Ohio Herbert Hoover California Egai Hoover Oak Hill Ida Mills Marshalltown Iowa William Nixon Gallatin Anna May Tinker Avoca Mary Allen Ella Frances Specht Mrs. Nixon The Baptist Church

Schmarder Triumphs Over Zimmer In Local Wrestling Show

Last night at Parmele theatre Frank Schmarder defeated Ray Zimmer of Aberdeen in five straight falls. Zimmer touted as ex middleweight champion failed to show champion form as Schmarder used scissors and half nelson to win the first fall in forty minutes then followed with a fifteen minute second fall using head scissors and a wrist lock. A bear named Join Brown entertained the crowd with his trainer during interludes, though no one claimed the $10 for ten minutes with the beast.

Parmele Frank Schmarder Ray Zimmer Aberdeen South Dakota Dakota Zimmer Lehmarder Schmarder Half Nelson Big Bear Brown Bud White White Bear

Mayfield and wife visit Louisville for quick business stop

Lee J. Mayfield and his wife from the Courier spent yesterday afternoon in Louisville for a brief engagement in business matters before returning.

Lee J. Mayfield The Courier Dow Louisville

Miss Stella Gooding Recovers After Harsh Wyoming Homestead Raid

Friday's report follows Miss Stella Gooding of this city as she returns to a Gillette Wyoming homestead. Heavy snows blocked roads out of Gillette for over a week hindering homesteaders from reaching claims. A mail carrier bravely opened the way enabling Miss Gooding and a nearby teacher to reach their destination forty miles from Gillette in severe winter conditions.

Stella Gooding Gillette Wyoming Gillete Miss Gooding

Death of Mrs. William Nixon in North Eighth Street home

Mrs. William Nixon died after several months of cancer of the stomach at her daughter Mrs. Henry Specht’s home on North Eighth street. She was 63 years old and had lived in the city for years, recently staying with her daughter. Funeral details follow Friday at 2 o'clock.

Henry Specht William Nixon North Eighth Street

Degree of Honor Holds Meeting

Last evening the Degree of Honor held a combined business and social session with large attendance. The business portion opened the meeting then transitioned to informal conversation and visiting followed by a dainty luncheon prepared by the ladies, completing a delightful evening.

Degree of Honor Order

Murphy Leaves Burlington To Take St Louis Post

Wayne Murphy former Plattsmouth boy recently left the Burlington after two years with the Omaha offices. He has accepted a position in St Louis with a large city corporation. During his Burlington tenure he served as traveling accountant and was regarded as an expert in the field. Old friends wish him success in the new location.

Wayne Murphy Plattsmouth Burlington Omaha St. Louis The Murphy

New State Reformatory for Delinquent Women at York Opens

Clerk of the District Court James M. Robertson reports the state board of control has opened the new reformatory for delinquent women at York, marking a step in juvenile reform.

NEW State Reformatory For Women AT York James M. Robertson State Board of Control Reformatory

Free Bridge Cause Gains Steam Across Eastern Counties

Residents of Cass Nemaha Richardson and Johnson counties back a Platte river free bridge with over 400 Cass signers and 145 Nemaha, 66 Falls City, and large Otoe and Nebraska City petitions. Supporters push state aid to connect Kansas City to Omaha along the north south route, while few oppose, seeking both Plattsmouth and Louisville bridges.

Richardson County Omaha Cass County Nemaha County Falls City Nebraska City Otoe County Plattsmouth Louisville Platte Kansas City Joe, Nematha Richardson Johnson Pawnee

State facility ready for occupancy for juvenile female misdemeanants

The home, designated as house roll No. 407, will receive females fifteen years and older for misdemeanors. The state board asks for advance applications before sentencing due to limited capacity at the institution.

State Board

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Hild Hessen-Darmstadt America Thunday Adam Hilld Locust Street R. B. Windham Eagle Lodge Aubrey Duxbury Woman's Auxiliary OF Legion M. W. A. Hall National Guardsmen Gox Schmarber Victor Fridsay’s Mlatte Tas Point Board of County Commissioners Tates National Bank First National Bank Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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