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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1925

Page

2

Alvo Department Work Begins and Local Movements

Alvo Department W H Warner has begun a job for John Elliott expected to take about three weeks. John Woods visited Lincoln last Thursday for business. Miss Fern Sams visited Brock over the weekend. John B Skinner, Coatman Hardware truckman, was in Omaha on business for W L Copple and Orris Cook. Mrs Dora Suder moved into the old school building now a dwelling. Emma Jordan installed store improvements at Lloyd Dickerson’s building. George Eidenmiller and family move from Elmwood to occupy the former Suder home near the barber shop. Mrs Wm Mickle attended Elizabeth Doty’s funeral at Weeping Water. Woods installed a radio in the store for market updates. Simon Rehrieyer prepares cribs for corn purchases. George Babbitt’s goods stored in Alvo with Mrs J Fr Rouse’s help due to space needs. Orville Ingwerson of Pawnee City visits Alvo and stays with Earl Creamer. Mrs Coleman purchases Main Street building. Mrs Ackley moves there from near the hardware store. Rev R H Chenowith arrives as new Methodist minister. James Friend property considered as living near Sterling. Mr Warner travels with goods to Sidney to assist in stock moves to the ranch. Mr Harlan and Ralph Harlan plan about 400 acres of wheat this fall.

W. H. Warner John Elliott John Woods Lincoln Fern Sams Alvo Brock John B. Skinner Coatman Hardware Company Omaha W. L. Copple Orris Cook Dora Suder Emma Jordan Lloyd Dickerson George Eidenmiller Elmwood Simon Rehrieyer George Babbbitt Whiversity Place Aivo Main Street Coleman Ackley Tev R. H. Chenowith Methodist Church James Friend

Alvo Methodist Church Welcomes New Minister

The Ladies and Society of the Methodist church hosted a warm reception for Rev. R. H. Chenowith and his family along with Alvo school teachers last Thursday evening. The gathering offered a pleasant opportunity for attendees to get acquainted with the new minister and each other.

The Methodist Church of Alvo R. H. Chenowith

Warner The Gentle Mound One Helps Elmer Harlan

Elmer G. Harlan, long based in Lincoln and farming recently away, requested aid from Billie Warner known for his accommodating nature. Warner agreed to assist, offering reliable support when needed.

West Billie Warner Elmer G. Harlan Lincoln

Mrs Althouse Rites Held For German Born Mother

Funeral for Louise Leidig Althouse, wife of W J Althouse, took place at Eagle home with services by Rev M Adam. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill cemetery north of Eagle. Born November 23 1881 in Württemberg Germany she came to America at age nine. The family later lived near Fagile and Alvo before settling on the current farm. Eight children: Clarence Ivan Alma Caroline Leatha Horace Pearl Vesta Lloyd.

Radio installations boost clarity across coast to coast

James Pilkington and A B Stroemer have Triotline radios with three amplification stages for strong reception. Arthur Dinges of the Alvo garage installed these three tube sets, bringing United States and nearby territory broadcasts into homes.

James Pilkington A. B Stroemer Mr. Stroemer United States Arthur Dinges Alvo Garage

Crosley three tube radio demo and pricing in Alvo

The Alvo Garage announces a demonstration and quotes on Crosley three tube radios. The new sets are described as affordable and capable of reaching all stations clearly in ordinary conversation.

Crosley Alvo Art Dinges Crossley

Barber Shop Changes Hands in Alvo Community

Mrs. Ray Ackley sells the Alvo barber shop to George Hidenmiller who has worked in Elmwood and is praised as an excellent workman. Alvo loses a respected owner while Omaha gains. During transition Carl Rosenow continues to operate the shop.

Ray Ackley Alvo George Hidenmiller Elmwood Mr. Ackley Omaha Mr. Eidenmuller Carl Rosenow

Bank Deposit and Loan Figures From Nebraska Bank Report

The statement outlines loans and discounts totaling 922 983 87 and bonds and securities with a comprehensive list of assets including cash in bank checks and items of exchange and due from national and state banks. It shows capital stock of 50 00000 surplus 6000 undivided profits 2085 65 time certificates 206 420 18 and total deposits 498 747 23 with a bank cashier and directors certifying the report to the Department of Trade and Commerce in Cass County Nebraska.

MVEA Nae Y Veniam Oe Bankers’ Conservation Fund Isjsfarcatmnae Capital Stock F. Patterson Department of Trade and Commerce RK. FL Patterson

Mrs Althouse Dies After Long Illness Near Alvo

Mrs W J Althouse died Wednesday night at her home one mile north and two and a half west of Alvo after a cancer illness. Born in Germany November 23 1931 Miss Louise Leidig would have turned 44. She came to America at age nine and joined the Lutheran church in Eagle. Survived by husband W J Althouse and eight children Clarence Ivan Alma Caroline Keetha Horace Pearle Vesta Lloyd. Funeral Saturday at 1 pm at home and 2 30 pm Emanuel Lutheran Church with Rev M Adam. Interment Pleasant Hill cemetery near Alvo.

Louise Leidig Wurtenburg Germany America Tere Hiss Leidig Eagle Althouse Fagile Vesta Lloyd W. J. Aulthouse Alvo Mrs. Aulthouse Lutheran Church Clarence Ivan Alma Caroline Keetha Horace Pearle Emanuel Lutheran Church M. Adam Pleasant Hill

Doan's Pills Backed by Plattsmouth Testimony

Doan's Pills are advertised as a stimulant diuretic for kidneys. The testimonial from Mrs. Maggie Kaufman of 624 South 6th Street describes relief from back pain dizziness headaches and fatigue after using one box. The ad notes 60 cents at dealers and cites FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.

Doan Maggie Kaufman South 6Th Street Dean

Lone train bandit Porter shot dead by agent on Omaha bound run

Portland Limited robber R A Porter, 53, of Council Bluffs, held up 20 passengers and stole nearly 500 dollars. Private detective Davis wounded the bandit. special agent Kenworthy killed Porter with a shot through the skull at Thirty second and A streets after the train stopped in Fremont.

R. A. Porter Avenue F Council Bluffs Omaha Aubrey S. Kenworthy Union Pacific Porter Portland Limited St Joseph Missouri Pacific Fremont J. D. Davis Portland Ore Jim Hart C. H. Louritzer Himsdale J. H. Breedlove Dodge Street Preedlove W. S. Davis North Fiftyninth Street Globe Detective Agency Davis Thirty-second Kenworthy Condit

Long Standing Dispute Hinders Settlement in Construction

Atlantic City N J Oct 1 Hope for an early settlement of the long standing jurisdictional dispute between the plasterers and bricklayers unions over 250 000 000 in construction work appeared bright after a day of conferences. President William Green of the American Federation of Labor met union leaders and called a further conference for tomorrow morning.

Atlantic City N. J Wiliam Green American Federation of Labor Washington

Journal Want Ad Column Opens for Buy and Sell Notices

A reader asks if there is anything to buy or sell and notes the Journal Want Ad column publishes such notices. The column invites submissions for items available, services offered, and short classified listings for the community.

Journal

Government studies longer lasting paper money

The government investigates methods to extend the life of paper currency and hopes to share findings broadly once feasibility is confirmed.

North American Company Fights Stockholder Freeze Outs

An executive demonstrates that modern public service firms retain investors by proactive outreach. When a stockholder sells, President Dame sends a personal letter and a questionnaire, yielding high reply rates and improved loyalty, showing the firm values each investor beyond revenue.

Frank L. Dame Dame

Odd Fellows to Meet in October in Grand Island

Grand Island Nebraska hosts the sixty ninth annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from October 20 to 22. The forty second annual session of the Rebekah Assembly and the fifty fourth session of the Grand Encampment also convene, along with the department council Patriarchs Militant and the Muscovites gathering.

Grand Island Neb Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Rebekah Assembly Department Council Patriarchs Militant Muscovites

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Alvo Department Sterling Mr. Warner Sidney Mr. Harlan Ralph Harlan Fiat Coatman Hardware Co Alvo Nebraska Farmers State Bank Plattsmouth, Nebr Nebraska State of County of Cass T. WH Pollock J. K. Pollock H. EA Jude Plattsmouth R. H. Porter Red Crown Standard Oil Company of Hastings North Platte John P. Sattler State Odd Fellows Saunders County Greenwood Nebr Ashland Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank Forke Bros., Aucts Robert B. Graham No. 12Th St Lincoln, Nebr
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