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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1920

Page

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Robt Good Man severely injured at Havelock shops

Robert Goodman, nineteen, a machinist at the Havelock Burlington shops, was badly hurt when ball bearings punctured his intestine at the machine. He underwent surgery at St Elizabeth’s hospital, with prognosis very serious. Father B F Goodman rushed to Lincoln to be by his side.

B. FL Goodmank Robert Hevelock Burlington Kavelock St. Elizabeth's Hospital Goodman Lincoln Robert Goodman Havelock GK. F. Gominnan

Print Paper Men in Giant Combine

Washington May 12. A combination of Canadian manufacturers controls about 75 percent of Dominion print paper output, said J E Gefnell sales manager Interstate Paper company to the senate committee. Victor F Lawson Chicago Daily News said the company limited competition and forced terms. The committee discussed possible solutions including publisher agreements to cut consumption or an excise tax. M A Bodenhamer denied union censorship claims, stating the international union does not dictate editorial policy.

Washington Canadian Export Paper, Limited Senate J. E. Gefnell Interstate Purp Mul Paper Company Dominion Victor F. Lawson Chicago Daily News The News M. A. Bodenhamer International Typographical Union Isbor International Union

Weeping Water Assessor Visits City to Complete Returns

R. B. Jameson assessor of Weeping Water precinct stayed in the city for a few hours to present his returns to County Assessor G. L. Farley.

R. BH. Jameson Weepine Water Precinct G. L. Farley

Philpot Garage Sold to Cambridge Man

B L Philpot sells his garage business to E H Chidderden of Cambridge Nebraska who will operate once stock invoices are completed this week. Philpot receives an improved half section of land near Cambridge and will retain his home in town for now while continuing large western state land interests and crop prospects. The Chidderden family plans to move here once housing is secured and comes with strong local recommendations.

B. L. Philpot E. H. Chidderden Cambridge Neb Philpot Chidderden A. 5 Boyle Illinois

Young Ladies Celebrate Fifteenth Birthday Party

Miss Edith Farley Miss Marsarite Wiles and a group of sixteen friends gathered Friday night at the Farley home to celebrate their fifteenth birthday. After a theater outing they enjoyed a pink themed luncheon at Luke L Wiles home and shared cake and games before returning home. Attending included Virginia Beeson Myrna Wolff Judith Johnson Bernice Ault Ethel Warren Ursula Herold Marie Hunter Marvel Whittiker Marvy M Walling Grace Livingston Ethelyn Wiles and Grace Duff.

Edith Helen Farley Marsarite Helen Wiles Kentucky Storeland Theatre J. E. Wiles Howard Wiles Luke Wiles G. L. Farley S. A. Wiles Virginia Beeson Myrna Wolff Judith Johnson Bernice Ault Ethel Warren Ursula Herold Marie Hunter Marvel Whittiker Marvy M. Walling Grace Livingston Ethelyn Wiles Grace Duff

California visitors G L Berger pair in Elmwood tour

Mr and Mrs G L Berger of Orange California arrived in Elmwood from Friday’s party and plan to stay until month end before touring Louisville Plattsmouth and other points. They report a severe Colorado snowstorm and recall many Nebraska pioneer snows.

G. L. Berger Orange California Louisville Plattsmouth Saliday Colo Denver McCook Indianola Farnam

Rise of Missouri River Threatens Rip Rap Defenses

The Missouri River rose about three feet, washing away rip rap on the Iowa side near Pacific Junction, endangering land along the Iowa bottoms. Burlington railroad crews worked overnight to rebuild and hold the channel, but warnings of further rises and breaks persist as the river seeks a new path.

Missouri Burlington Railroad Pacific Junction Iowa Burlington Missouri River Iowa Bottoms

New Town Name Sparks Laughter in Weeping Water

The Weeping Water Republican notes a Minneapolis firm miswrites the town name as Whispering Waters in correspondence to a local businessman, illustrating hearing and spelling confusions around the town’s name.

Weeping Water Minneapolis Weeping Water Republican

Death of Gladys Lynch in Measles Complications this Afternoon

Miss Gladys Josephine Lynch died at 12:30 this afternoon after a week of serious illness from measles complications. Born in 1902 in Howell county Missouri, she moved with her parents R D Lynch to this city a year and a half ago. She leaves her parents four sisters Cora Elsie Florence and Carrie Gentry and Ezra Lynch the brother. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the North Eighth Street home.

Gladys Josephine Lynch Gladys Howell County Missouri R. D. Lynch Carrie Gentry Cora Elsie Florence Lynch Ezra Lynch North Eighth Street

Switchman Guy Godsey Hit By Cars In Tuesday Night Incident

Guy Godsey switchman was struck by two passing cars Tuesday night and rendered dazed though not seriously injured. A train rushed Dr Livingston to tend him but on return was halted by flood at Pony Creek bridge. Dr Livingston completed the journey on foot to the Goder home. Godsey will take a enforced vacation.

Guy Godsey Yuards Plattsmouth Dr. Livingstom Pony Creek Bridge Livingston God&er Guy Glenwood Triffius

Freidav e Daily Elects Officers for Year at Eagles Lodge

Freidav's Daily reports Plattsmouth Aerie No. 365 Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers in the Coates block lodge rooms. James McCunningh in is president, William P. O'Donnell vice president, Floy Mayfield chaplain, Bri. G. War secretary, James Relial treasurer, Wm. Harelay trustee, Dh R. P. Westover privatecian, War Moore inside guard, Wm. Merritt outside guard. Delegates J F Sattler and FR. G. Warl attend state meet in Falls City June 21 22. A committee to bring the state aerie to Plattsmouth in 1921 was chosen.

Freidav Plopsmouth Aerie No. 365 Order of Eagles Coates Block Chasen James Mc Cunninghin William P. O'Donnell Floy Mayfield Bri. G. Wari James. Rélial

Tire Thief Strips Parker Car of Three Tires

Saturday's Daily reports Charles M. Parker a professor connected to Ford influenced caves lost three tires in a Thursday night theft. Heavy Tuesday rain washed out a small bridge preventing car access to the garage leaving the vehicle in the roadway. A Ford reportedly crossed the Platte river bridge that night at high speed, leading to speculation the thief was a passerby heading to the metropolis seeking tires at a bargain.

Charles M. Parker Henry Ford Detroit Parker Platte River

Robert Shrader Travels from Murray to Omaha by Burlington

Robert Shrader of near Murray visited the city on business then departed in the afternoon on the Burlington train bound for Omaha.

Robert Shrader Murray Burlington Omaha

Brantner Family Visit From Pender

Mrs. M. E. Brantner and her grandson arrived this afternoon from Pender to visit the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Cory.

M. E. Brantner Pender

Printing services advert in southeastern Nebraska

Best equipped job shop in southeastern Nebraska offers printing work taking pride in quality and quick turnaround. The short notice ad highlights capabilities for various printing tasks and invites customers to contact the shop for quotes.

Nebraska

Knights Templar Install Seven Candidates in Ceremony

The Knights Templar held a installation ceremony signaling the conferral of the Order upon seven candidates. The event marked a formal recognition within the fraternal order.

Knights Templar

German Throne to Be Sold at Auction in New York

A large collection of imperial German household effects seized from Berlin and Munich palaces after Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated will be auctioned in New York on May 22. The items, including pieces once owned by the Kaiser and Kaiserin, were brought to the city by a prominent art collector who will handle the sale.

New York Kaiser Wilhelm Kaiserin Berlin Munich Holland

Silvermine Corn a Popular White Variety for All Soils

One of the most popular white corn varieties across the corn belt, Silvermine corn has deep grains, a small cob, uniform plumes, and high yields. It matures in 95 to 110 days and sells for 4.50 to 4.75 per bushel for carefully picked shelled and graded seed corn by Edward Bartling Seed Co in Nebraska City Nebraska.

Edward Bartling Seed Co Nebraska City Neb

Elmwood Couple Married at Lincoln Church

Pearl Rover and Fern Weichel were wed at Trinity church Lincoln at high noon on Wednesday. The Elmwood pair, both prominent young residents, were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Elliott and will reside on the Royer farm near town.

Pearl Rover Fern Weichel Lincoln Elmwoods Elmwood Mr. Rover Ammon Rover Miss Weichel A. H. Weichel Trinity Church E. N. Tompkins P. R. Elliott Royer

American Legion Membership Push Aims at Three Million Eligible

The American Legion launches a week long membership push May 17 to 22 inviting eligible three million former service members to join. Campaign officials emphasize no money from the public, only goodwill and personal advocacy, with leaders like General Tching and Lieutenant General Trullard endorsing the effort.

American Legion OES Legion Campaign Legion Marine Corps United States Terching Robert L. Trullard Department of the East

Doings in County Court Resolve Williams Taylor Estate

In county court yesterday the final settlement of the William Taylor estate was approved and petitions filed to determine heirship in the Mrs. Mattie Gray estate. D. O. Dwyer represented the Taylor estate and J. M. Leyda appeared for the Gray matter. Mrs. Gray died in 1905 and the petition seeks clearance and settlement of the estate.

William Taylor Mattie Gray D. O. Dwyer Taylor J. M., Leyda Gray

Coyotes Turned In for $4 Bounty in County

Lee Stratton near Weeping Ter brought eight coyotes to the County Clerk George R. Sayles office to claim the $4 per head bounty. The clerk’s office scalp department has handled many claims as the county reports its largest coyote supply in years.

Lee Stratton Weepingster Coquity George R. Sayles

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Robt. Goodman Burlington Shops Father Philpot Garage Helen Farley Mrs. G. L. Berger Gladys Lynch Switchman F. C C. M. Parker Ford Order OF Temple William A. Robertson Mt. Zion Commandery Masonic Temple Order of the Temple F. P. Busch KR. W. Knorr Eillen McCarthy H. C. Leopold Frank L. Cummins Old Guard James M. Robertson Frank L. Chimmins Luke L. Wiles Emmons J Richey Fred P Busch Ralph J Huymie John Bauer Philip Thierolf William F. Evers John F. Wehrbein Charles T. Peacock PUSH Organization of World War Veterans Federal Reserve First National Bank Plattsmouth, Nebraska
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