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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1920

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Robbers Hit Murray Store Losing 200 In Goods

Auto bandits struck the Murray store of Shatt and Tutt causing about 200 dollars in losses. They gained entry by breaking the front door glass and dragging stock through the rear doors, leaving leather coats and Camels as notable items. The robbery is linked to a recent Nehawka incident and likely occurred late Sunday morning, with discovery only Monday.

Murray Shatt &Tutt Auto Taras Sheldon Nehawka Omaha Lincoln

Birthday Club Entertained at Donnelly Home in Omaha

Members of the Birthday club of this city were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Donnelly in Omaha for Mrs. Donnelly's birthday anniversary. The Venelly home was decorated with chrysanthemums and a six o'clock dinner was served. Attending from this city were Mrs. J. A. Donelan Mrs. C. G. Fricke Mrs. R. W. Clement Mrs. S. B. Livingston Miss Dora Fricke Miss Verna Leonard. Omaha members Miss Julia Herman and Mrs. Russell Harps also attended.

Birthday Club James H. Donnellys Omaha Phattsmouth Natal Tay J. A. Donelan C. G. Fricke R. W. Clement Livingston Dora Fricke Verna Leonard Julia Herman Russell Har

Man to Travel for War Risk Board Examination

Edward W. Rebal sails to St. Louis for examination by the War Risk Insurance Department board. His health has declined after navy service and two Omaha surgeries for an air disease. another operation may follow if deemed necessary.

Edward W. Rebal St. Louis War Risk Insurance Department Government Rebal

Probate of EF RK Reece estate granted in county court

Judge Beeson presided Saturday as Sadie Reece widow and a son were appointed administrators of the EF RK Reece estate valued at 25000 in Greenwood area. A marriage license was issued to Charles A Cobb of Ginaha and Rosa M Anderson of Weeping Water, first in two weeks. Rosa is daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Anderson of near Weeping Water.

Beeson EF. RK. Reece Greenwood Sadie Reece Charles A. Cobb Ginaha Rosa M. Anderson Weeping Water Aaron Anderson Near Weeping Water

Funeral of Mrs G E McBride Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles E. McBride were held at the Christian Church with a home service at 1 30 led by Rev A G Hollowell. The cortege proceeded to Oak Hill cemetery where the body was laid to rest. The service featured hymns What a Friend We Have in Jesus God be with You Till We Meet Again and The Home of the Soul.

Charles E. McBride Christian Church A. G. Hollowell Jesus Thelma Hudson Oak Hill Cemetery

Young Men Hunt Pigeons In Trouble Near Omaha

Sheriff Quinton responded to a report from Lawrence Stull that two young men from Omaha, Harry Palmer and Ed Kelso, shot a pigeon on his land while duck hunting on the Platte. They were taken to the city and agreed to return next Saturday to confer with County Attorney Cole. the offense is minor and no detention was imposed.

Danty C. PD. Quinton Lawrence Stull Stull Harry Palmer Ed Kelso Omaha Platte Quinton Cole

Sitzman Family Returns to Plattsmouth Home

William P Sitzman and family completed moving from Weeping Water to South 10th Street in Plattsmouth and now reside with Frank Sitzman. He works as makeup man for the Evening Journal and is pleased his family is back together in the old home, welcomed by friends.

William P. Sitzman Weeping Walter Frank Sitzman South 10Th Street Sitzman The Evening Journal Plattsmouth Weeping Water

Legion plans club home in Leonard building

The local American Legion resolves a two year lease on the upper half of the Leonard building for a new club and athletic room. Possession comes December 1 with furnishings and a house warming to follow mid December inviting Plattsmouth and nearby residents.

American Lesion Post The Legion Leonard Nebraska Gas and Electric Company Soan Friends of the Legion Beys Auxiliary Plattsmouth Journal

Aged Lady Elvira Snell Dies at Masonic Home

Mrs. Elvira Snell, resident of the Nebraska Masonic Home in Lincoln, died at 4 20 this morning after a long illness culminating in paralysis. Born November 22 1841 in Wallingford Vermont she would have been 79 within a week. She lived in Lincoln many years and entered the home at the request of Lincoln Lodge No 19 A F and A M after a paralytic stroke left her bedfast. A daughter Miss Eva Snell and friend Mrs Fredericks came from Lincoln to arrange the burial in her old home, with the funeral party leaving on the Burlington at 1 58 this afternoon.

Elvira Snell Nebraska Masonic Home Snell Wallingford Vermont Linccoln Lincoln Lodge No. 19 Eva Snell Fredericks Lincoln Mrs. Snell Burlington

McMahen Transfer Relocates Offices to 120 South 6th Street

The McMahen Transfer company has moved its offices from the O K garage on Washington Avenue to the former location at 120 South 6th Street. Anyone wishing to reach the company should use the new address.

McMahen Transfer Company O. K Washington Avenue South 6Th Street

Coates Visit Highlights Kansas City Business Success

Mrs. W W Coates reports her husband Mr Coates enjoying strong success in Kansas City business ventures. The family finds Kansas City pleasant during the visit and reconnected with old friends.

W. W. Coates Coates Kansas Cio Oklahomia Kansas City Howe

Nehawka Couple Wed In Lincoln Court House Ceremony

A Nehawka young man Alvin Rutledge and Miss Helen Bray of Syracuse were married Saturday in Lincoln at the courthouse office by Judge Reid. The wedding, a surprise to both families, followed a few days of courting. Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bray, recently graduated Syracuse High School. The couple will reside in Lincoln where the groom works as a Linotype operator with the Daily State Journal.

Helen Bray Alvin Rutledge Reid St Syvracise High School Glenn E. S. Stutledge Nehawha Cupid Davehlter Lincoln Nehawka Daily State Journal Netawku News-Ledeer

City employe suffers severe head injury after street wagon accident

Anton Nitka of the street department was riding in a city wagon near Hotel Wagner when the team moved unexpectedly. His head struck the curb, his right ear nearly severed. Treated by Dr. Livmeston, he can move about but cannot resume duties soon.

Anton Nitka Nitka Wagner Mr. Nitka Drs. Livmeston

Young People Married in Omaha Saturday

Former Plattsmouth residents Minnie M. Evers of Council Bluffs and Fred H. Verhule of Lincoln wed in Omaha on Saturday. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Mary Evers, grew up in Plattsmouth and attended local schools. The groom, son of George Verhule, works as a brakeman with Burlington in Lincoln.

Plattsmouth Omaha Minnie M. Evers Council Blat’s Fred H. Verhule Lincoln Mary Evers Von George Verhule Burlington

Immigrant from Austro Hungary recalls wartime Bohemia life

Miss Hamza, twenty, arrived from the Moravian town of Komna to live with sister Mrs Panos in Nebraska. Her account covers hunger rationing, straw substitutes for flour, hiding food to avoid Austrian officials, and postwar relief after Czecho Slovakia independence. She traveled from Rotterdam to New York then westward, bringing prunes and walnuts as mementos of home, and recounts a Red Cross bag finding a long-lost friend list.

Mery Mhary Shaluew Adam Aiis James Panos Europe Bkomna Viceravia Womna Austria Czecho-Slovakia America Miss. Hamza Rotterdam Hoetland New York Nebraska Miss Haluza Chickee and Omahs Mettemouth Tohn Haluza

Former Plattsmouth Resident Dies in Colorado Springs

Frank Eaton aged seventy died Friday in Colorado Springs after a brief illness. A longtime Plattsmouth resident, he had led air break works at Colorado Midland shops for thirty years after working in Burlington shops in Plattsmouth. He leaves a wife several children and a sister Alice F Eaton of Plattsmouth. Funeral services were held at his Colorado Springs home and he was laid to rest there.

Colorado Springs Frank Eaton Plattsmouth Alice F. Eaton Alice M. Eaton

Real Estate Transfers From Weeping Water Area

A list of conveyances from Weeping Water and nearby areas shows several warranty and quit claim deeds. Notable transfers include Melvina Alton to L A Tyson for parcels in Elmwood with 5500, J W Colbert receives land via Iilandhe Bish, and L W Staton acquires multiple lots in Nickey's addition to Alvo for 1500.

Melvina Alton L. A. Tyson Elmwood C. W. Hixon Claus Speck Seenan Iilandhe Bish J. W. Colbert Annie M. Treat L. W. Staton Cc. HL. Treat LL. W Staton Gerry Treat G. Davis Nickey Alvo

Pleasant Evening For D A R Ladies In Lincoln

The Montentelle chapter of the D A R hosted a social evening with a lecture on the Pilgrim 200th anniversary plans by Mrs George A Dodge. Mrs Earl A Stanfeld presented a life sketch of Napoleon with illustrative pictures and Rev S Mills Hayes of Lincoln was discussed to lecture on Americanization. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Alice Pollock. Mrs Marshall of Lincoln attended and spoke on D A R work in the capital city.

George A. Dodge Plymouth Earl A. Stanfeld Lfe Napoleon Sociery S. Mills Hayes Lincoln Church of the Bridi Trinity Pr. Hayes Alice Pollock Marshall D A. A

Mrs Wirz Family Planned Western Trip

Meavy's Daily reports Mrs. John Hirz and Mrs. Wirz depart Omaha by Union Pacific to Salt Lake City to visit Mrs. J. V. Egenberger Jr and family for two to three weeks. They will then tour California coast cities and stay in Long Beach for the winter.

Meavy John Hirz Omaha Union Pacific Salt Lake City Wirz J. V. Egenberger, Jr Salt Lake California Long Beach

Small Wreck Near Oreapolis Delays Freight Line

A minor collision halted westbound freight trains near the Y crossing west of Oreapolis station. Two westbound freights sideswiped, derailing some cars. repairs took about ten hours and traffic resumed afterward.

Burlington Oreapolis No. ST Omaha

Rhode Island Reds for sale in South Bend ad

Males for sale at two dollars each include White Wyandolites Rose and Singie Rhode Island Reds and Rhode Island Reds lightly. Contact Julius Reinke in South Bend Nebraska for more details and prices. A. Hospe in Omaha also offers Cullansen Pine piano information. Oct 40.

Rhode Island

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