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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

6

Legion Plans Community Cleanup and Decoration Day Speaker

Fatigue detail out. Meeting next Wednesday night at St. Luke's undercroft to prepare Legion plat at cemetery. Bring rake or sickle or mower and road number turnout. Dr Earl Bellinger of Council Bluffs will be Decoration Day speaker for Falls City trip and next year's meeting. Isis leads Legion arrangements for afternoon program.

Undercroft St. Luke's Church Falls City Earl Bellinger Council Bluffs Isis Legion

Historic Monroe House Sold for Factory Site

The historic Monroe house at 63 Prince Street in New York, once home of President James Monroe, was sold to an owner who plans a cloak and suit factory. The Monroe memorial association failed to raise $200,000 to preserve it as a national memorial despite backing from President Harding and others. Title passed to Joseph C. Seigle. the site may be razed to clear the factory location.

New York Prince Street United States Monroe Memorial Association Harding Governor Smith Robert Lansing Joseph C. Seigle Monroe

Misses Edith and Helen Farley Return Home After Tonsil Removal

Misses Edith and Helen Farley, previously at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha for tonsil surgery, have returned home and feel much improved in health.

Edith Helen Farley Clarkson Omaha

M D A Has Fine Time Last Night at M W A Hall

The Mechanical Department association of the Burlington shops held a social meeting at the M W A hall. The Gradeville orchestra provided music and the event ran into several hours of enjoyment as members praised the committee's arrangements.

M.D. A M. W. A. Hall Daly Mechanical Department Association of the Burlington Shops Gradeville Orchestra Peter

Mrs Hitchcock dies in Washington after long illness

Mrs Jessie C Hitchcock wife of former Senator Gilbert M Hitchcock died at her Washington home Friday morning after years of declining health. She was surrounded by family including Senator Hitchcock and daughter Ruth. Private funeral in Washington, with services in Omaha and at home in Pacific Springs, Forest Lawn burial.

Jessie C. Hitchcock Gilbert M. Hitchcock Washington Hitchcock Senator Hitchcock Ruth Hitchcock Z. B. Phillips The Epiphany Episcopal Church Ruth Slitchcock Henry Doorly Pairacres Forest Lawn Cemetery Lloyd B. Holdsapple St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Wilhl E. P. Peck W. O. Bridges L. F. Crofcot F. B. Johnson C. W. Parilton PF. W. Judson C. L. Deuel D. M. Vinsonhaler M. Wilhelm Arthur FL. Mullen C. W. Lyman Marold Gifford S. Caldwell John J. Kannedy Clarke Powell A. H. Richardson W. F. Guriey B. Newbranch W. R. Watson Jeesie C. Hitchcock Fort Plain N. Y Lorenzo Crounse Omaha Nebraska Congress Internal Revenue

Senator Norris mourns Mrs Hitchcock death in tributes

Washington May 8 The death of Mrs Gilbert M Hitchcock shocks thousands of friends in Washington and Nebraska where she was well known Senator George W Norris noted her public spirit and generous contributions of time and talent to worthy projects.

Washington George W. Norris Gilbert M. Hitchcock

Maryland nearly capsized in near disaster at sea

San Diego May 8 The super dreadnought Maryland America s most powerful fighting ship nearly turned over in a dramatic incident at sea. Officers and crew battled to right the vessel after a dangerous list developed during maneuvers off the coast.

San Diego Cal Maryland America

Narrow escape at Diamond Head reef capsizes motor boats

Officers report a transport arriving from Honolulu describes a near disaster at reefs near Diamond Head in Oahu. Three sailors from the battleship Tennessee died when a motor launch overturned in the surf as Maryland dragged anchor and rolled.

Diamond Head Honolulu Oahu Tennessee Maryland Henderson

Wonderful Color Motion Picture Wanderer of the Wasteland at Parmele

The Paramount film Wanderer of the Wasteland comes to Parmele on Monday and Tuesday in natural color using the technicolor process. Set in the painted desert of Arizona the story features Jack Holt Billie Dove Noah Beery Kathryn Williams with a strong supporting cast and dramatic action likely to appeal to lovers of top tier cinema.

Zane Gray Jack Holt Billie Dove Noah Beery Kathryn Willams Paramount Pictures

Bible Anniversary Marking 400th English Bible Printing

The American Bible Society and related groups prepare to observe the 400th anniversary of the first English Bible print in 1525 begun at Cologne and finished at Worms. It notes William Tyndale's martyrdom in 1536 and traces early English translations leading to the King James Version and later revisions.

American Bible Society Cologne Germany Worms William Tyndale Claxton Tyndale British Museum Baptist College Bristow St. Paul's London William Tyndall

Doan's Pills Backed by Plattsmouth Home Testimony

A 1920 1924 Plattsmouth resident Mrs. Chas Mason testifies to Doan's Pills curing backache kidney trouble and lack of ambition. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills at 60 cents, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, with slogan When Your Back is Lame Remember the Name.

Plattsmouth Chas. Mason Doan Fricke & Co

Advertisers Share The Marketplace Voice In Jemma Gant Adcine

A notice highlights how sellers promote goods through the Jemma Gant Adecine platform, inviting buyers to engage with advertised items and services. The piece frames the service as a public marketplace facilitator.

Winter wheat crop expected 25 percent smaller in US this year

The U S Department of Agriculture forecasts the US winter wheat crop will be about 25 percent below last year, with average yield around 13.6 bushels per acre. Declining acreage and lower prices hindered seed purchases and planting. Canada sees ideal conditions and higher output.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Canada France Italy Russia

Kansas May crop report predicts 95.997 million bushels of winter wheat

The Kansas state board of agriculture reports a projected 95.997 million bushels of winter wheat for Kansas from 7.801 million harvested acres with May 1 condition at 75 percent of normal. Last year Kansas yielded 153.644 million on 9.426 million acres. The five year 1920-24 average is 126.3 million bushels on 9.453 million acres.

Topeka Kan Kansas Kansas State Board of Agriculture

Local Notables Attend County Court Matters

Attorney Carl D. Ganz of Alvo attended court for several hours on county court business. Col. P. L. Hall of Greenwood was present at the courthouse to handle probate matters. W. E. Hathaway left for Union to visit relatives for the weekend. R. F. Patterson returned from Port Jefferson Ohio with the body of Jesse R. McVey for burial in McVey’s hometown.

Carl D. Ganz Alvo W. E. Hathaway Union R. F. Patterson Port Jefferson Ohio Jesse R. McVey Col. P. L. Hall Greenwood Court House

Probate hearing for Jesse R. McVay will

Order sets June 1 1925 hearing in Cass County Nebraska to prove the May 4 1925 last will of Jesse R. McVay and appoint George E. Dovey as executor. Notice published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks. Plaintiff Benton W. Livingston seeks a decree quieting title to various Cass County lands with June 22 1925 deadline to answer.

Cass County Nebraska State of County of Cass Jesse R. McVay L. M. McVay George E. Dovey Plattsmouth A. D

Notice in Cass County Court on Estate in Nebras ka

Plaintiff Benton W. Livingston sues defendants including Leo Moore and heirs in Cass County District Court Nebraska seeking claims to unspecified portions of land in sections 25 30 and 20 near Township 12 North Range 13 14 east of the 6th P M. Petition filed May 9 1923.

Cass County Nebraska Benton W. Livingston Leo Moore Charles R. Moore William Gray Mabel Bevins Grace Bruce Robert Bruce Naoma Hensen Zenobia Young Walter Young Frances Gray John Gray John Ocray Bernice Gray John E. Bloore Raiminge Section Twenty Township Allo Township Jth P. M District Court

Cass county legal notice partitions real estate in 1925 case

In Cass county Nebraska Paul Applegate files a district court petition against numerous defendants including Ida Applegate Joy Applegate and Marion Dickson guardian to Louise Dickson seeking partition and confirmation of shares in real estate described as the west half of the northwest quarter and southwest quarter in section 27 township 10 north range 13 east and the southwest quarter in section 22 township 10 north range 13 east of the 6th P M with further parties named and dates given for service and notice.

Cass County Nebraska Paul Applegate Ida Applegate Joy Applegate James Applegate Delia Anderson Louis Anderson Palmer Applegate Mary Applegate Eugene Applegate Jessie Potter Eugene Potter Louise Dickson Marion Dickson James Franyz Grace E. Deles Dernier District Court Rat

Poultry Car Wanted at Plattsmouth Burlington Freight House

A road of live poultry is sought for delivery at the poultry car near the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth Nebraska. This one day job on Wednesday May 13 offers 13 cents per bird.

Burlington Freight House Plattsmouth

Poultry Shipped Direct to New York Market Promises Top Prices

Farmers urged to consign poultry in carload lots direct to New York market. W. E. Keeney promotes long association with Plattsmouth and a reputation for fair dealing.

New York Plattsmouth W. E. Keeney

Property division plea for Cass county Neb real estate

The petition seeks division or sale of thirteen parcels in Cass county Nebraska. If not divisible, sale and proceeds split between plaintiffs and defendants per rights. Court requires answer by June 22, 1925, with attorney Paul Applegate and Allen J. Beeson listed.

Cass County Nebraska Paul Applegate Allen J. Beeson

Card of Thanks for Floyd D. Mason Funeral

We thank the soldier boys and American Legion for helping in the last rites and for the floral offering. From Mrs. E G Lewis and Family Mrs E L Comb Mr F B Mason.

Soldier Boys American Legion Floyd D. Mason E. G. Lewis E. L. Comb F. B. Mason

Local Home News Delivered at 15 Cents a Week

The notice advertises home news service delivering newspapers to homes for fifteen cents weekly. It highlights convenience and pricing for daily home delivery.

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Plattsmouth, Nebraska Eagles’ Dance Hall Earl Melodious Auburn Brown’s Park Nebraska City Jack Andies F Legion News Daily Journal Mauzy Holly James Monroe Taxpayer, JR Mammoth Grinde A. D. Rhoden Murray Calhoun Senate Senator Norris Mrs. Hitchcock A. S Dr. Heineman H. C. Leopold Main Street D. C Nehawka Charles Lahoda U. S George Vogeel Ed Jochim Louisville Ben Beckman Near Murray James Stander Charles E. Noyes Seventeenth Infantry Band Mary Wherbein Ida Tritsch O. A. Davis J. A. Davis E. A. Kirkpatrick John A. Murray George Murray Eck Patterson A. H. Duxbury A. L. Tidd Plaintiff Bates Book and Gift Shop
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