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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1921

Page

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Death of Mrs Frank Newman in Omaha hospital

Mrs. Frank Newman, age sixty, died Sunday morning at 6 30 after an operation at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. She had lived in the city for many years after coming from Germany with her husband. Surviving are her husband and nine children Carl Fred William Erpeet Harry Rudolph Mrs Charles Stanton Sophia and Anna. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of Rudolph from San Francisco.

Frank Newman Immanuel Hospital Omaha Newman Anto Mr. Newman Germany Carl Fred William Erpeet Harry Rudolph United States Army San Francisco Charles Stanton Sophia Anna

The Old Nest premier draws 1000 at Parmelé

Last evening The Old Nest a Golwyn feature opened for a three day stand and set a new attendance record with 1000 viewers at Parmelé. Mary Alden stars as the mother whose life unfolds from cradle care to empty nest, offering a moving message about maternal love and duty.

Rom Mon4der Parmelé America Mary Alden

Fine Christian Sunday School Program Delights Church Crowd

From Daly’s report last evening the Christian Sunday school presented a delightful program at the church. The audience filled the building to capacity as the open bible theme unfolded in song and story led by Miss Fern Niel Mrs. Cassius Carey and Miss Marvel Whittaker. Seven confessions of faith were made and the minister Rev a Hollowell administered the sacrament of baptism.

Christian Sunday School Fern Niel Cassius Carey Marvel Whittaker A. &. Hollowell

Starts Up Garage By John Frady In City Building

John Frady longtime city mechanic and driver opens his own garage in the former Wasley building. Frady, rated among the best in the city, is ready to serve all local auto owners with qualified service and support.

John Frady W. W. Wasley John Frady

Marquette Club Defeats Legion 27 to 0 in Omaha Clash

The Marquette club from Omaha beat the American Legion team 27 to 0 on the local gridiron. Creighton men showed speed and aggression as Ramacciotti opened with a dash and four Marquettes touchdowns were tallied, three via goal kicks, while a disputed Legion score did not count.

Marquette Club Omaha American Legion Council Bluffs Iowa Creighton College Ramacciotti Herald of the Legion Marquettes

Damage suit for $25,000 goes to trial today

A damage suit for $25,000 filed by Rosine Allen of Omaha against Grace Vallery and others was placed on trial in district court this morning as the first case of the second week. The plaintiff alleges injury from an auto strike while crossing the street with serious continuing effects. Jury panel was selected and court adjourned until Tuesday at 9.

Rosine Allen Omaha Grace Vallery Clint Brome W. C. Ramsey D. O. Dwyer H. G. McClusky I. J. Hall Scott Norris M. E. Manspeaker J. W. Sage Alfred Gansemer John Albert J. C. Peterson E. H. Boyles J. W. Tritsch J. W. Magney W. E. Hand Begley

Jail Music Pleases Prisoners at Local Sheriff’s Facility

Sheriff Quinton reports a Victrola placed in the jail has created a homelike atmosphere as inmates enjoy tunes like Alcoholic Blues and Ain t We Got Fun. Coronado apartment residents nearby joined a lengthy concert from the jail, boosting the jail s popularity.

Quinton Coronado

For Sale Scorch and Scotch-Topped Short Horn Bulls

Weaned bulls advertised for sale by owner Davis in Murray Nebraska. Big Bar bloodline indicated with 4 weeks to four weeks for the lot. buyers urged to act quickly.

SEARS Davis Murray Neb

Knights of Columbus Bazaar to Be Held in January

The Knights of Columbus council plans a large bazaar at the K of C hall on January 17 18 and 19 with a supper on opening night and continuous activities on the main floor. Special contests include an Edison phonograph a gold wrist watch and a baby doll contest. Concessions feature a country store kewpie doll stand candy kitchen bake shop and fish pond with social events throughout.

Knights of Columbus Council C. Hall K. of C L. W. Lorenz

Nebraska approves early grain rate cuts by railways

The Nebraska railroad commission reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads to cut wheat and corn rates after voluntary reductions failed. New rates take effect by December 27 or five days after filing. wheat down about 17 to 17.5 percent and corn about 19 percent less than wheat, varying by distance.

Nebraska Railway Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Federal Commission H. G. Taylor State Commission Nebraska Taylor Nebraska Commission Washington Interstate Commission

Otis Christie in Critical Condition at University Hospital

Friends mourn as Otis Christie lies in critical condition at University Hospital in Omaha. Attendants have given up hope for recovery and he awaits a final summons to relieve his pain.

Otis Christie Christie University Hospital Omaha

Old Friend Here Visits Journal Family Members

Will Rout, old friend of the Journal family from Grant City Missouri, visited publishers Fr. A. Bates Col. M. A. Bates and T. B. Bates. Rout, now in Omaha, works in railroad construction and appeared as a witness in the Allen vs Vallery district court case.

Journal FR. A. Bates Col. M. A. Bates T. B. Bates Will Rout Grant City

Will Present Farce Comedy Here At Parmele Theatre

The city’s Dalip announces the December staging of the farce A Couple of Million at the Parmele theatre. Local Order of De Molars chapter directs with cast from members and city youths. Percy Field heads rehearsals and promises sparkling humor and special acts for an entertaining evening.

Parmele Theatre Order of de Molar Percy Field

Death of Resident Adolph Reuber at Nebraska Masonic Home

Adolph Reuber, an elderly resident at the Nebraska Masonic Home, died after a prolonged illness. Born November 17, 1844 in Frankfurt am Main Germany, he immigrated to America and lived in Aurora and Utica, Nebraska. He leaves a Scottsbluff daughter and four sons, two in the west, two on the Pacific coast. His body was moved to Aurora for burial beside his wife.

Adolph Reuber Nebraska Aurora

Cobb Fined Record $150 After Altercation With Umpire

Tyrus R. Cobb, manager of the Detroit club and San Francisco winter league team, paid a $150 fine after an on field dispute with Umpire Pryle in a San Francisco versus Vernon game. The match was forfeited to Vernon when Cobb refused to leave the field. Cobb received $50 for abusive language and $100 for delaying the game, a career high fining shown by Frank Chance.

Los Angeles Tyrus R. Cobb San Francisco Cobb Vernon Pryle Frank Chance

Postmaster Seeks Young Men for Marine Corps Service

The postmaster is authorized to enlist or reenlist qualified young men for the United States Marine Corps. Interested individuals may obtain information from the postmaster. Accepted applicants receive transportation to Des Moines Iowa headquarters and then to Parris Island South Carolina or Quantico Virginia. Prior military service accepted only if discharged in excellent character.

United States Marine Corps Des Moines Iowa Parris Island S. C Quantico

Jury Finds for the Defendants in Case

The district court’s night session swiftly resolved Rosine Allen versus Grace Vallery et al with a verdict for the defendants, absolving them of liability for a 325,000 claim after asserting the plaintiff failed to exercise due care crossing a street in Omaha. This morning the docket opens with Charles H. Biggs versus W A Galloway et al over a promissory note settlement.

District Court Rosine Allen Grace Vallery Omaha Charles H. Biggs W. A. Galloway C. A. Rawls A. L. Tidd

Witness in Arbuckle case adds new motive angle

San Francisco November 21 A new witness Jesse K Norgard janitor at a motion picture studio testified in the Arbuckle trial as prosecutors seek motive in the Virginia Rappe death. Show girls Alice Blake and Zeb Prevost also testified and described Rappe saying He hurt me after being found.

San Francisco Arbuckle Virginia Ruppe Jesse K. Norgard Norgard Alice Blake Zeb Prevost Roscoe Fatty St. Francis Miss Rappe- Norgard Miss Rappe Miss Prevost Miss Blake Guen H. Edward Castle W. Francis B. Wakefield Wakefield

Wells-Nie man flour mill sold at Schuyler auction

The Wells-Nie man mill, the state’s largest flour milling concern, was sold at public auction in Schuyler Nebraska for 90000 dollars. Joint receiver W J Coad said four creditor banks bid in the plant including Omaha National Atlantic National New York Continental and Commercial National and Corn Exchange National of Chicago. No other bids were received. Wells-Abbott-Neiman company had failed months earlier.

Omaha Wells-Nieman Schuyler Neb W. J. Coad Peters Trust Company W. Dale Clark Omaha National Bank Mr. Coad Omaha National Atlantic National New York Continental Commercial National Corn Exchange National of Chicago Coad Wells-Abbott- Neiman Company

State Department to reuse same Austrian staff

Washington reports the state department will employ the nearly identical group of American diplomatic and consular agents in Austria, now semi official, under the peace treaty ratification proclaimed yesterday by President Harding.

Washington State Department United States Austria Harding

Busch to Chicago to review spring stock for Toggery

Fred FP Busch of the Ladle, emin ent Or der of the Yellow Dog, departs for Chicago to inspect the market and arrange purchases of new spring stocks for the Toggery. He will stay with his sister and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Fred FP. Busch Chicago Busch

Governor denies campaign against treasurer amid hospital stay

Lincoln reports Governor Mc Kelvie rejected claims that his office or any department spread propaganda to discredit State Treasurer Dan Cropsey who lies in a Rochester Minnesota hospital in critical condition after surgery. The dispute centers on past warnings of treasury shortfalls and investments in municipal bonds. Cropsey trimmed bond holdings from 500000 to 200000 while state funds remain overdrawn by 1500000.

Lincoln McKelvie Code Dan Cropsey Rochester Minn Nebraska Clarence A. Davis Cropsey Treasury

Omahs Legion publishes semi monthly Douglas County paper

The Omahs American Legion post begins publication of the Douglas County Legionnaire, a semi monthly eight page magazine. The first issue mirrors Sioux City post’s paper and has been received by local Legionnaires. The effort is part of W. S. Byrne’s year long administration at Nebraska’s largest post.

Omahs American Legion Post Douglas County Legionnaire Sioux City Post W. S. Byrne Nebraska

Church Conference Draws Large Attendance With Miss Willett

Last evening a Christian church hosted a conference with congregation members and Miss Willett, field worker for the church, who is touring the state. The gathering attracted a very large attendance and attendees praised Miss Willett’s talk.

Christian Church Miss Willett Fieid Willett

Plattsmouth Man Named Cass County Woodrow Wilson Foundation Head

J. P. Falter of Plattsmouth is appointed Cass county chairman for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. He will organize the county committee and lead fundraising to establish the Foundation with a hoped minimum of 1,000,000 dollars. Subscriptions are received at any time through W. F. Baxter in Omaha.

Omaha J. P. Falter Plattsmouth Cass County Woodrow Wilson Foundation W. F. Baxter Nebraska

Young corn shucker sets high daily corn totals

Louisville reports a top young shucker named John Scheel Junior near Murdock who shucked 118 bush els per day for seven days and once 85 bushels in under five hours. He helped his brother-in-law Charles Lau and then Frank Riester near Mansfield gather corn before joining Reinhard Scheel to work on bumper crep in Washington vicinity.

Louisville John Scheel Murdock Charles Lau Frank Riester Mansey John Washington Reinhard Scheel Loisville

Germany prepares for relations with U S

Baron Edmund von Thermann, counsellor of the German diplomatic service, arrived to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations with the United States. He announced consular posts to be opened in New York San Francisco Chicago and other cities.

New York Baron Edmund von Thermann Hellim Clay United States San Francisco Chicago

Blank Books Yes You Can Get Of All Kinds

An old advertisement notes available blank books in various kinds and sizes advertised by The Journal.

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Mrs Daly Knights OF Columbus K. OF C. Hall The de Molay Dalip Big Fine Marine Corps Schuyler Mill Kings of Jer Printing Cass County Organization U. S
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