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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1920

Page

6

Court House Happenings Details Local Assessor Reports

County Assessor George L. Farley and precinct assessors filed reports with John McKay and J M Hoover discussing the taxing proposition. Judge Beeson issued a final settlement decree in Henry B Stanford's estate, executrix Edna May Chapman discharged. Clark Newton et al vs Culver L Robinson filed to quiet title, plus Pollock vs Graff quieting title to lot 4 block 23 Plattsmouth. Rev H G McClusky led services at Oak Hill Cemetery burial with quartet singing Nearer My God to Thee Jesus Savior Pilot Me and Jesus Lover of My Soul. many relatives attended.

Court House George L. Farley John McKay Weeping Water City J. M. Hoover Louisville Henry B. Stanford Beeson Edna May Chapman District Court James Robertson Clark Newton Culver L. Robinson E. Tefft T. H. Pollock W. A. Robertson William 5S. Graff City of Plattsmouth H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church J. W. Holmes Estelle Baird Frank A. Cloidt Jesus Oak Hill Cemetery

Ashman Injured In Omaha Car Accident

Lionel Ashman formerly of the city now at Overlook Farm near Council Bluffs was struck by a car at 15th and Harney last Saturday evening. He suffered severe bruising that hindered farm work and expressed happiness with his new job while missing old friends.

Lionel Ashman Overlook Farm Council Bluffs Omaha 15Th Harney Mr. Ashman

Funeral of Oliver Gilson Held at Lincoln Avenue Home

Yesterday afternoon the funeral services for Oliver Gilson were held from his Lincoln avenue home and attended by a large number of old friends and neighbors.

Oliver Gilson Lincoln Avenue

First Ward School Children Enjoy Garfield Park Picnic

Yesterday afternoon the pupils of the First ward school held a pleasant picnic at Garfield park. Miss Adelia Sayles led the event helping the young folks in games and activities and a fine luncheon ended the afternoon.

First Ward Garfield Park Adelia Sayles

Government increases prices for stamped envelopes in 1920s shift

The United States government announces higher postal prices for various stamped envelopes. No 52 size rises to 22.26 per thousand, No 8 2 inch to 23.40, No 13 2 inch to 21.46, high collar 2 inch to 23.40, and newspaper wrappers to 11.80 per thousand.

United States Postal Department

Avoca Assessor Norris Visits City for Official Matters

R. E. Norris, assessor of Avoca precinct, was in the city today with Mrs. Norris and their young son to handle matters at the county assessor's office. Read the Journal want-ads.

R. E. Norris Avoca

Local residents visit city for brief business and connections

Louis Reinackel of Murray spent a few hours in the city trading with merchants. Mrs. Anna Bird traveled to Omaha to visit friends and had returned from a ranch in Custer county with her daughter Mrs. Pollock Parmes. Mrs. Bird was accompanied home by Mrs. Per mese who will stay awhile. G. P. Meisinger of near Cedar Creek visited the city for a few hours to see friends and handle business. Mrs. A. F. Seybert and Mrs. Philip Keil of Murray rode to Omaha for the day. Dr. A. Young, a pioneer resident near Murray, was in the city yesterday afternoon for business and to see old friends.

Louis Reinackel Murray Anna Bird Omaha G. P. Meisinger Cedar Creek A. F. Seybert Philip Keil City A. Young Near

Edward Kelly Leaves for Murdock to Visit Sister

Edward Kelly departed this after noon for Murdock to visit Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs. Oscar McDonald and family.

Edward Kelly Murdock Oscar McDonald

Elks of Milwaukee Plan Big National Festival

Milwaukee Elks lodge announces a September week long round up and carnival marking one of the order’s largest events. Former Mayor David S. Rose chairs the committee as Milwaukee opens a new $1,000,000 lodge building and hosts an American Legion reunion alongside parades and festivities inviting Elks nationwide and veterans to attend.

The Elks Lodge of Milwaukee Elks of the Nation Brotherhood of Elks David S. Rose Elks American Legion Wisconsin

Bank Balance Sheet Fragment Shows Assets and Deposits

The document itemizes loans and discounts bonds securities judgments and claims including government bonds of the banking house plus cash items such as currency gold and silver. It lists capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits including time certificates and checks outstanding with related liabilities and the depositor's guaranty fund.

Friends Bid Farewell to Harold Peters at Home Party

A group of Harold Peters friends gathered at his home before his departure to Seward for the summer and Omaha thereafter. Teachers Miss Gladys Cadwell and Miss Elsie Hoberg helped host. The event featured dancing, music, and refreshments as Peters, Fern Niel, Viola Archer, Stella Tritsch, Cleone Meisinger, Grace Duff, Harold Fitt, Donald Dickson, John Ptak, and Jack McCarthy joined in the sendoff.

Harold Peters Seward Omaha Gladys Cadwell Elsie Hoberg J. W. Peters J. M. Schirk Fern Niel Viola Archer Stella Tritsch Cleone Meisinger Grace Duff Harold Fitt Donald Dickson John Ptak Jack McCarthy

Married at Nebraska City Quiet wedding for Thacker and York

Herbert Thacker and Mildred York were married Thursday afternoon at the residence of Rev. Arthur E. Perry. The couple, now at home on the groom’s farm south of Nebraska City, begin their life together with warm community support.

Herbert Thacker Mildred York Nebraska City Arthur E. Perry First Presbyterian Church Oscar York Tabitha Thacker

Hearing on Petition for Administration in Cass County

In the matter of Oliver James Gilson deceased Sarah Eilen Gilson petitions for administration to herself as Administratrix. Hearing set for June 24 1920 at 10 a m in County Court with notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks starting May 27 1920. Allen J Abreson County Judge Martinez?

Nebraska Casscoun Oliver James Gilson Sarah Eilen Gilson Plattsmouth Journal Allien J. Abreeson

Quiet Title Action in District Court Nebraska

Plaintiffs Clark S Newton and Marc C Newton sue Culver L Robinson and others to quiet title to the west half of the northwest quarter Section 31 and southeast quarter Section 32 Township 11 Range 12 in Cass County Nebraska. They allege adverse possession for over ten years and seek to remove clouds on their claimed title and obtain relief. Respondents must answer by July 18, 1920. Attorney C E Tefft represents plaintiffs.

District Court of Casscoun- Nebraska Clark S. Newton Marc CL. Newlon Culver L. Robinson Mre Culver L,. Robinson Lane 12 Ass County Nebraska

Notice of Strr to Quiet Title in Cyuse Nebraska Court

In the district court of Cyuse County Nebraska a notice to quiet title is issued by T. H. Pollock as plaintiff. It lists defendants including William Graff Rebecca Graff W Graff and others with unknown first names and a partnership David Remick Co. and heirs and interested parties in the estates of William S. Graff Rebecca Graff Charles Hendrie Josephine Hendrie and others.

Aotice Strr Cyuse Nebraska T. HW Charles Hendrie David Remick Josephine Hendrie Keavill Remick William C. Hendrie William «. Hendrie Thomas Hallowell W. DD. Merriam W. L. Merriam A. Kk. Alexander Alexander Leirs William S. Graff Rebecca Graff W.S. Graf W. S. Graff

Frauen Verein Meeting at St Paul’s Church

The Frauwen Verein of St Paul’s church meets with Mrs Henry Sanders on Wednesday afternoon June 2. All are invited to attend.

Frauwen-Verein St. Paul’s Church Henry Sanders W&d

Quieting Title Suit Over Lot Four In Block Forty Three

The plaintiff T. H. Pollock files in Cass County Nebraska District Court to quiet title to Lot Four in Block Forty Three in Pittsmouth City. The suit claims adverse possession by the plaintiff and grantors for over ten years and seeks to bar all other claimants. Defendants must answer by July 19, 1920 or risk default.

Pavid Remick David Remick Willian C Hendrie William Hendrie Thorsaet Hallowell Thomas Hallowell W. ©. Merram W. Db. Merriam A. F. Alexander Alexander L. Remick & Co David Remick & Co Charlies Hendrie David Vremick Pilattsmouth Cass County Nebraska District Court Miattsmouth T. H. Pollock

Local youths depart for summer work and events

Harold Peters sails to Omaha then Seward for a creamery plant job this summer. John S Hall and wife drive from Omaha for high school graduation where daughter Ruth is in the class. Harold Smith departs for Hastings to live with grandparents this summer. Mrs G G Hoffman and Mr and Mrs C E Haney and Mrs W S Young travel to Omaha for business matters.

Harold Peters Omaha Seward John S. Hall Ruth Harold Smith Burlington Hastings Nebraska H. J. Miller G. G. Hoffman C. E. Haney

Interior repainting of Russell cafe underway

The Russell cafe receives a fresh look with new paint and decorations. Artist Henry Trout handles the work creating a neat, pleasing interior. A separate note quotes R. F. Erwin of Peru Ind praising Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and related stomach troubles.

Russell Cafe Henry Trout R. F. Erwin Chamberlain Peru Ind

Silk flag presented to McConshie Post No. 45 G A R

Earl Stanfield presented a handsome silk flag to McConshie Post No. 45 G A R. Members express gratitude and plan to use the flag in Decoration Day exercises. Journal office advertises office accessories.

McConshie Ps Grand Army of the Republic Earl Stanfield Stanfield

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East Main St Farmers State Bank Elks OF Milwaukee Murray State Bank Murray, Nebr State of County of Cass I. W. G. Boedeker State Bureau of Banking W. G. Boedeker Chas. C. Parmele Fred L. Nutzman J. M. Palmer C. EL Tefft Frauen-Verein VIA T. H. Pollogk B. K. FE Ford Cars Ford Studebaker Cars Maxwell Cars J. EF. Wolff Main St Postoffice Burlington Freight House Neb W. E. Kenney Journal Sora the Universal Cab Bakke T. H. Pollock Garage RSAL
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