Eagles Win First Game of Season in Opener
The Eagles opened the season at home against Pacific Junction, with new recruits George Nelson Harry Newman and Lawrence Spreacher impressing in the infield and Bill Mason pitching well. After a tight start, Plattsmouth scored to tie, and in the eighth George Neilson cleared the bases with a two bagger driving in three runs as the Eagles surged to a 6 to 2 victory over Pacific Junction.
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Ball Park
Eagles
George Nelson
Right Garden
Harry Newman
Lawrence Spreacher
Barclay
Bill Mason
Left Garden
Mason
Pacific Junction
Biglow
Jim Shuffler
Plattsmouth
Eagle
George Neilson
George
Center Garden
Gradeville
Junction Battlers
Returns From Prolonged Hospital Stay
Mrs Val Burkle returned home to this city after several weeks at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha. She underwent a serious operation with a doubtful outcome but has improved and hopes to regain her former health. Her return brings relief and joy to family and friends.
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Moerder
Val Burkie
Clarkson
Omaha
Burkle
Judy
Straw hat season opens amid cold damp weather
The Daily notes a slow start to straw hat season as residents avoid summer headgear due to chilly conditions. Only one Panama hat appeared before the weather shift and most people stayed indoors. Forecasters promise warmer days ahead.
Pleasant Family Gathering At J C York Home
A pleasant family gathering occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J C York in the city on Saturday evening and yesterday. Relatives from Sioux City Bethany and Omaha joined local families for an evening of visiting and enjoyment. Attending were A F Hull Mrs Flory DeRoss Jasper York and family William Gravitt and son John D C York and family and the Yorks themselves.
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J. ¢. York
A. F. Hull
Flory DeRoss
Sioux City
Jasper York
Bethany
William Gravitt
John
Omaha
D.C
Seed Corn for Sale Red Cob Extra Early White Seed
Seed corn for sale extra early white variety with red cob. Telephone contact 4022. Barnard.
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Barnard
Temporary restraining order issued against trespass on land
District Judge James T Begley granted a temporary restraining order on Saturday at the request of Lawrence Sruil against John Elliott. The order bars Elliott from erecting fences on land north of the city claimed by Elliott as owned by Sruil. A hearing to make the order permanent is set for Wednesday May 25.
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James T. Begley
Lawrence Sruil
John Elliott
Elliott
Plattsmouth Girl Agnes Knoflicek Gaining Prominence
Miss Agnes Knoflicek of Plattsmouth, a gifted violinist born to Mr and Mrs A F Knoflicek, trained in Omaha Chicago and Europe before war interrupted studies. She recently toured Ithaca New York and now signs a five year contract with Redpath Horner Lyceum to bring concerts to the middle west.
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West
Agnes Knoflicek
A. F. Knoflicek
Plattsmouth
Miss Knoflicek
Omaha
Chicago
Redpath-Horner Lyceum Bureau of
Kansas City
Kooflicek
Middle West
Ithaca
New York
Onder
Sevoik
Mann promoted to general car foreman at Guern Bull Wyoming
Fred W. Mann long time Burlington employee and former foreman of the car repair department here will move to Gray bull Wyoming to serve as general car foreman. His promotion places him at a key Burlington repair hub in Wyoming.
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Wyoming
Gar Foreman
Fred W. Mann
Burlington
Graybull
Mr. Mann
Ben Hankinson to Appea r in Chicago wire act
Ben Hankinson, fresh from a successful Omaha engagement at the Elks carnival and fair, will travel to Chicago for a two week wire performance run. He will perform tight and slack wire feats to thrill spectators, with Mrs. Hankinson joining him to enjoy Chicago sights and time together.
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Ben Hankinson
Omaha
Mr. Hankinson
Chicago
Hankinson
Death of Roy J Ball Ties Bank Colleague to War Hero
Ralph R. Larson of the Bank of Commerce receives word of Roy J Ball's death at Beemer Nebraska. Ball, Larson's longtime camp buddy on the Mexican border, served in France, returned ill and died at home after a February hospital stay. Louisville Courier notes Ball gave his life for his country.
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Ralph R. Larson
Bank of Commerce
Roy J. Ball
Beemer
Neb
Roy
France
Omaha
Louisville Courier
For Sale Underwood Typewriter No 4 Model
Used but in good condition Underwood Typewriter No 4 model for sale. Call Mrs S A Barker at phone 36158 for details. lw dew
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Underwood Typewriter
S. A. Barker
D&Éw
Nebraska City Cleaned Up After Welfare Investigator Visit
A welfare investigation led by Miss Taylor and backed by Chief Gunn triggered multiple warrants and arrests in Nebraska City. Dr. M. A. Carriker was fined for failing to report a venereal disease, and several others faced charges including adultery and social law violations as authorities vowed a broader cleanup.
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Nebraska City
M. E. Taylor
Lincoln
Department of Public Welfare
Bureau of Health
Gunn
Miss Taylor
Heinke
M. A. Carriker
Bischof
Attoreny
Miss Tauvlor
Charles Clark
Goldie Clouse
J. E. McFarland
Anna Hughes
Hughes
Leata Hughes
Fischer
Hughes Place
South Fifth Street
W. Robert Good suit moved from district to federal court
In the case against Missouri Pacific rail road over a wrecked truck at a Wyoming crossing the defendant’s motion caused transfer to the federal court at Lincoln for trial. Ettie McCleery won her custody bid and restoration of her maiden name Ettie Potts after yesterday’s hearing before Judge Begley.
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W. Robert Good
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Lincoln
Ettie McCleery
Robert McCleery
Mrs Mann Poorly As Family Aids In Care
Mrs Peter Mann an old city resident is ill with infirmities of age and is being cared for by her son George B Mann and family with assistance from her daughter Mrs George Thomas of Nebraska City who has been helping recently.
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Peter Mann
City
George B. Mann
George Thomas
Nebraska City
A Fine Machine Delivered to P. A. Hild Home
Weyrich and Hadraba of the city delivered an Edizon phonograph to the country home of Mr. P. A. Hild west of Mynard. The large handsome instrument is described as among the finest the local firm has handled and will be a joy to the Hild household and a fine addition to the home furnishings.
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Weyrich & Hadraba
Casseiunty
P. A. Hild
Mynard
Hild
Illustrated lecture at the Lyric in Plattsmouth options
Announcement by P. Busch secretary of the Business Men's Ad Club. An illustrated lecture on retail merchandising plus a feature film Getting the Most Out of Retailing will be shown Wednesday night May 25 at 7 15 in the Lyric Theater. W. H. Farley of the National Cash Register Company will lecture on newspaper advertising store display and personal selling. The film follows a merchant’s rise to success through modern methods. Admission is free.
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P. Busch
Business Men’s Ad Club
Plattsmouth
Lyric Theater
W. H. Farley
National Cash Register Company
Deyton
Ohio
OK Garage to Resume Business on Washington Avenue
The OK garage on Washington avenue will reopen after winter closure. It is a commodious shop capable of handling many cars with overhaul and repair work. Frank Martin will return to lead the repair department in a few days at this up to date facility.
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O. K
Washington Avenue
Frank Martin
Ladies Have Sad Experience Near Cripple Creek
Two women from Cripple Creek Colorado traveling to Kansas City stopped after their car ran off the road near the C. BE. Cook home. They were approached by two men claiming to be government agents asking about liquor. After the men left, the women were brought to town by Sheriff C. D. Quinton and spent the night while their car was repaired.
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Cripple Creek
Colorado
Kansas City
C. BE. Cook
C. D. Quinton
Columbian School Scholars Donate to Public Library
The Columbian school community presented a $20 donation to the library board after a special program for the public library. The gift will fund the purchase of new books and supports the library’s role in community development.
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Columbian School
Library Board
Boxcar Robbers Caught After Burlington Train Stop
Special agents of the Burlington check boxcar thefts on a mixed passenger train near Omaha. One suspect, Ray Walker of Council Bluffs, was captured as part of a three thief gang. two accomplices escaped. Walker remains in county jail as authorities pursue disposition of the case.
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Thesday
Billy
Burlington
Searceant Enderwoand
Omahia
EF. M. Matthews
Omaha
Ray Walker
Council Bluffs
Or Auto
Matthews
C. D. Quinton
Memorial Sermon at First Methodist Church May 29
The annual memorial sermon for old soldiers will be at First Methodist Church on Sunday morning May 29 delivered by Rev. A. V. Hunter pastor. The program honors a patriotic occasion with special choir music. Grand Army members and W. R. C. will attend and enjoy the sermon and music.
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First Methodist Church
Rev
Hunter
First Methodist
A. V. Hunter
Grand Army
Memorial Day Orator T J McGuire to Speak Here
The American Legion with G A R and W A C announces T J McGuire of Omaha will speak Monday May 30 at Memorial Day services. McGuire, a leading Nebraska attorney and then assistant attorney general, previously impressed local audiences with his forceful oratory.
Returns From Hospital
Mrs. Florence Newton, after weeks in Omaha hospital for an operation and treatment, returned home yesterday. She is much improved and, with a few weeks of rest, is expected to regain her former health.
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Florence Newton
Omaha
Newton
Settlement brings Albert Tschirren injury relief
Albert Tschirren, who suffered a dislocation of his right ankle and a partial fracture, received a check for 21.15 from the Woodman accident association of Lincoln for thirty days total disability. The papers were out of the city only two days when the settlement was made, reflecting well on the company.
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Albert Tschirren
Woodman
Lincoln
A Pleasing Window At H M Soennichsen Store
A charmingly arranged window in honor of a sweet girl graduate displays dainty graduation gift items. The artistic window invites public inspection and admiration for its design and select wares.
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H. M. Soennichsen
Will Deliver Commencement Address by C. Cissell of Omaha
The board of education has secured C. C. Cissell of Omaha to give the commencement address Friday evening May 7th. He replaces Dr. Thompson of Lincoln who could not attend. Cissell serves as secretary of Bishop Homer Stuntz of the Methodist church and is regarded as an able speaker with extensive religious work.
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Board of Education
C. Cissell
Omaha
Thompson
Lincoln
Cissell
Homer
Omahans and Two Iowans Win Cars at Elks Circus
Three prize winners claim a car each at the Omaha Elks circus finale. Frank Scherer of Omaha wins a Studebaker touring car with number N 3295. R C Thompson of Creston wins a Packard with J 8991, and Louis L Niff of Atlantic wins a Buick with 7865. About 2,000 attended, last night 17,775, with estimated profits near 35,000.
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Omaha
Frank Scherer
Maple Street
Scherer
R. C. Thompson
Creston
Packard
Louis L. Niff
Atlantic
John W. Moore
Sheriff and officers seize contraband whisky in state sweep
Sheriff C. D. Quinton and Gue Hvers traveled from Lincoln to Omaha and stopped at Ralston. They confiscated home brew and whisky found with several arrested individuals in suspected locations.
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C. D. Quinton
Lincoln
Omaha
Gue Hvers
Bureau
Metropolis
Mr. Hyerse
Ralston
Eagles Mark 20th Anniversary With South Omaha Visit
Last evening six automobile loads of local Eagles members traveled to South Omaha to attend the order's twentieth anniversary celebration there. Plattsmouth visitors praised the Omaha members for a delightful dance and luncheon that will be remembered fondly.
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Aerie of the Eagles
South Omaha
Order
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Printing Day Ad Slogan Sparks Local Promotion
A local ad playfully persuades readers that printing is essential, linking the phrase When you think of printing you cant help but think of us to a community promotion.
W C T U Enjoys Delightful Peace Day Meeting
Members of the W C T U gathered at Mrs. Fred Spangler's new rural home for a spring Peace Day program. Mrs M S Briggs and Mrs John F Gorder presented papers on peace, with musical and literary contributions by Mrs Rh B Hayes and Mrs William Baird, followed by refreshments and thanks for auto support.
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Fred Spangler
Spangler
Missouri Valley
M S. Briggs
John F. Gorder
Rh. B. Hayes
William Baird
Cass County Young Man Weds Helen Bueler in Quiet Omaha Ceremony
Yesterday in Omaha, Simon Gruber Jr. of near Union married Helen Bueler of Nebraska City in a discreet ceremony. The groom, Cass County native, served in World War I with the 6th Nebraska machine gun unit later in the 12th battalion and the air service in France.
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Simon Gruber, Jr
Near Union
Helen Bueler
Nebraska City
Omaha
Otoe County
Simon Gruber
Mr. Gruber
Cass County
Nebraska
12Th Machine Gun Battalion
Air Service
France
Blank Books Offered at Journal Office
Plain advertising pitch states blank books are available at the Journal Office. The notice emphasizes simple selling language over frills and exaggeration to attract buyers.
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Journal
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Chautauqua Bureau
the Lyric
W. W H. Ferley
National Cash Register Co
Boagar
Omahan
GARS
Mrs
Uncle Sam
First National Bank
United States Bank
Federal Reserve System
PJ Attsmouth
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