Distinguished Mason Ehrhardt Dies at Masonic Home
John A. Ehrhardt aged 76 a renowned Masonic leader and Civil War veteran died at the Nebraska Masonic Home after a year as a guest plagued by Brights disease. Born in Germany he came to America at age eight and built a notable Nebraska career including Stanton county attorney mayor and grand master of Nebraska Freemasons. He served on the Masonic Home board and accompanied Francis E. White to the London 1919 world jubilee. Funeral arrangements follow under the Nebraska A F and A M grand lodge with burial in Stanton Nebraska.
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John A. Ehrhardt
Nebraska
West
Ehrhardt
Stanton
State Bar Association
Country Law Journal
Hallowe'en Bridge Party At Miss Hunter's Home
Miss Marie Hunter hosted a Hallowe'en bridge party on North 4th Street Friday. Guests played bridge with prizes awarded for top man and top woman. refreshments complemented the festive setting. Attendees included June Marshall Otto Marek Hill Martin E P Stewart Elmer Rummel Isabel Welch Delores Bossee Emma Wohlfarth Fred Warren William Schmidtman Harvey Johnson Dowzias McCrary.
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Marie Hiunter
North &Th Street
Elmer Rummell
Emma Wohlfarth
Messrs
Mesdames
June Marshall
Otto Marek
Hill Martin
E. P. Stewart
Elmer Rummel
Isabel Welch
Delores Bossee
Marie Hunter
Fred Warren
William Schmidtman
Harvey Johnson
Dowzias McCrary
Surprise Dinner Honors Miss Bessie Royer Birthday
A crowd gathered at Mrs. L T Royer home Monday for a surprise dinner honoring Miss Bessie on her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Mrs. S T Royer, Earl Lancaster family, Howard Roger family, Harry Bickett, Carl Lange, Dan Hoscher, and Ora Sanders. They departed late, wishing many more happy birthdays.
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L T. Royer
Bessie
S. T. Royer
Earl Lancaster
Howard Roger
Harry Bickett
Carl Lange
Dan Hoscher
Ora Sanders
Wesley Bookmeyer Very Ill
From Monday's Traffy The many friends in this city regret to learn that Mr Wesley Bookmeyer is seriously ill at his Marble Street home. He suffers from a cancer in the throat and passages to the stomach and his condition causes great concern to family and friends.
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Wesley Bookemeyer
W. J. Bookmeyer
Mr. Bookmeyer
Marble Street
Returns From Humboldt Nebraska
Mrs Clarence Conner returned home from Humboldt Nebraska where she was called by illness of her mother Mrs John Neitzel who with Mr Neitzel had been visiting relatives and friends for two months. Mrs Neitzel was seriously ill but is now improving and hopes for full recovery at home.
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Clarence Conner
Humboldt
Nebraska
John Neitzel
Neitzel
Entertainment Week for Saint Mary's Guild
The Saint Mary's Guild of the Episcopal church plans an Entertainment Week in the city with cards at homes, musical programs, Kensingtons, and social events to profit the church. On Wednesday at St Luke's rectory a parish birthday party will invite all members to attend with pennies representing their ages.
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Est. Mary's Guild of the
Episcopal Church
St. Luke's
Hallowe'en Quiet as Old Customs Fade
Police report a quiet Hallowe'en with few complaints in the city. Residents recall harsher days of gate fences pumps and outbuildings as youths once rioted for mischief.
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Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
Returns From Hospital For Local Auto Crash Victim
Louis Lerner returned home after just over two months at Immanuel hospital following the August 16 auto crash north of the city at the Oreapolis crossing that killed James Edwards and Elof Johnson and injured Charles L. Deitz. Lerner, now on crutches, bears injuries but is spared the worst after the wreck, friends say he hopes to regain his former vigor in time.
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Louis Leiner
Oreapolis
James Edwards
Elof Johnson
Charles L. Deitz
Immanuel Hospital
Lerner
Second Hand Store Moves to LO F Building
Andy Hawrick’s second hand store relocated today from the room east of the courthouse to the LOF building just south of Hotel Perkins. The move places the business near a major local landmark for easier customer access.
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Mondar’s Daily
Andy Hawrick
Court House
LO. O. F
Perkins
County Court Handles Two Intoxication Cases in One Session
In a Tuesday session Judge A H Duxbury presided over Nebraska cases against Walter Burke and James Zoubek for intoxication. Burke faced trial after pleading not guilty and defending himself, with police and witnesses detailing his conduct, while Zoubek admitted intoxication and disputed resisting an officer, leading to a thirty day jail sentence for both cases with the second count under advisement.
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A. H. Duxbury
Court House
State of
Nebraska
Walter Burke
State of Nebraska
James Zoubek
Kieck
Johnson
Burke
Geise
John C. Brittain
Sixth
Main Street
Omaha
Mr. Johnson
Kreck
Constable Brittain
Brittain
6Th and
Brown
Zoubek
Chick's
Wescott
Joseph Libershal
Chief Johnson
Clyde Jackson
Officer Jackson
Jackson
Duxbury
Fwity
Consteble Brittain
Zeulek
Jim
Juckson
Lamphere
Brittian
Fifth Street
Jack Brittzin
Fil
Mondars Daily Reports Pleasant McMaken Family Dinner
The McMaken home hosted a gathering of about twenty two relatives and friends for a fine wild duck and prairie chicken dinner prepared by Mrs. McMaken. Mr. J. H. McMaken joined the guests after illness kept him from the feast. Attendees included Henry McMaken Ray McMaken Joseph McMaken Jr Mrs I P Dixon of Sidney Iowa Mr and Mrs Ace Wilkins and two sons of Omaha. After dining they visited before departures.
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Mondar
J. H. McMaken
Henry McMaken
Ray McMaken
Joseph McMaken, Jr
I. P. Dixon
Sidney
Iowa
Ace Wilkins
Omaha
West Side Bohemian Dance at T. J. Sokol Hall
Residents of the west part of the city gathered at the T. J. Sokol hall for an old fashioned dance. An orchestra played popular Bohemian songs and dances while cake and other dainties were served.
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T. J. Sokol
Plattsmouth Fire Department Elects New Officers
The Plattsmouth volunteer fire department elected officers for the coming year at a city hall meeting. New picks include President L L McCarty, Vice President E A Fricke, Secretary C C Smith, Treasurer G W Morgen, and Chief Dr Sandin.
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Plattsmouth
Fre
L. L. McCarty
E. A. Fricke
C. C. Smith
G. W. Morgen
Louvis Kroehler
E. J. Weyrich
Carl Wile
Jay Ebersole
Hook and Ladder Co
Albert Conner
Elvin Craig
Dr. Sandin
Henry A. Schneider
Old Residents William T Smith and Wife Plan Move
William T Smith and his wife, long time residents, plan today to move to Eagle near their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ben Menchau. Neighbors regret their departure as they have lived here practically a lifetime and were cheery and welcoming to all. Friends wish them happiness and success in their new home.
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William T. Smith
Eagle
Ben Menchau
Modern Construction Company Believes in Home Labor
The Modern Construction Co. based in Plattsmouth operates seven gravel trucks on the Fullerton highway project funded by state and federal aid. Eighteen workers, all Plattsmouth residents, are employed, supporting local jobs and the community.
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Modern Construction Co
Fullerton
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Mrs. A. F. Seybert Returns From Illinois Visit
Mrs. A F Seybert describes a pleasant Illinois trip visiting relatives in Peoria and Pekin. She notes very bad roads and mud in Iowa on her return journey, contrasting good Illinois roads before crossing into Iowa.
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A. F. Seybert
Illinois
Iowa
Peoria
Pekin
Business forms printed at the Journal office
Classified notice states that all varieties of business forms are printed at the Journal office, inviting orders for ledgers, blank checks, receipts, and other stationery.
Nebraska Teachers Association Opens Sessions at Ometa
Cass county superintendent Mss Alpha Peterson will speak at the Nebraska State Teachers Association opening at Ometa Thursday morning. She will discuss High School Entrance Examinations Friday at 2 PM. Plattsmouth schools will be closed Thursday and Friday so teachers may attend and participate in convention activities.
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Mss
Alpha Peterson
Cass County
Nebraska State Teachers Association
Ometa
Miss Peterson
Plattsmouth
Surfaced Roads Proving Their Greatest Value Across Cass County
Residents along graveled and hard surfaced roads in Cass County report clear travel benefits as dirt roads remain muddy. The King of Trails highway from Plattsmouth to Cass County line aids farm trips while city roads like Lincoln Avenue see improved travel with oiling. Spring planning likely to expand更多 road projects for better access to farms and towns.
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Cass County
King of Trails
Plattsmouth
Precinct
Lincoln Avenue
Cass County News Roundup In Daily Journal
The Daily and Semi-Weekly Journal reports wide Cass County coverage with updates from towns, schools, and local events. Readers find brief notes on meetings, weather, and community happenings across multiple locales.
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Cass County
Leiner Sues Burlington for 50000 Over Oreapolis Crossing Crash
Lorenz Leiner, a crash victim from Oreapolis, files a district court suit seeking 50000 in damages against Burlington for injuries from a collision with a locomotive on train No 24. He alleges no whistle or bell warning and overgrown weeds obscuring the crossing view. Two men were killed in the wreck and others injured.
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Lorenz Leiner
Oreapolis
Burlington Railround
District Court
Deitz
Eat
Teen R
James Edwards
Elof Johnson
Mr. Deitz
Lerner
Omaha
M. D. A. Holds Enjoyable Halloween Party
Members and families attended a Halloween party at the Modern Woodmen hall on Saturday evening. The hall was decorated for the event and dancing to the Gradeville orchestra contributed to a highly enjoyable occasion for the M. D. A. members.
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Woodmen Hall
Gradeville
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