Former Gass County Man Fights Bank Robbers at Parkrose State
Charles B. Drake former Cass county man and cashier of the Parkrose State Bank in Portland Oregon foiled a third robbery attempt by drawing his revolver and firing at the robbers driving them off though one is reported wounded. Portland police praise his actions saving the bank from looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Drake
Cass County
Parkrose State Bank
Portland
Oregon
Drake
Murray
Misouri Pacific Railroad
Charles Drake
Henry A. Schneider
Redfield
Schneider
Nebraska
Parkrose Stats Bank
Sater
Weie
Watc
Poland China hog auction at White Home farm near Colon
Auctioneer W R Young with Col R E Miller presided over a large dispersion sale of Poland China hogs at White Home farm Colon Nebraska. Hy fad Nebraska champion and world reserve prize winner sold for 21000 to Kossinger Morefort. Cass county buyers, P E Tritsch and Earl Terryberry, purchased top stock for their herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
W. R. Young
Poland
White Home
Colon
Nebraska
Young
Col R. E. Miller
Mr. Young
Peoria
Ilinois
Kossinger & Morefort
Malmse
Cass County
P. E. Tritsch
Hr Lad
Earl Terryberry
Orville Johnson Leaves to Return to Table Rock
Orville Johnson departs Thursday for Table Rock after three years in the city. He leaves the Burlington and last week announced his plans to quit, ending his service yesterday. Local baseball fans regret his departure as he was a first rate outfielder for the home team this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursdares
Orville Johnson
Table Rock
Johnson
The
Burlington
Visiting Here With Son
Dr. F W Loomis of Creston Iowa visited Plattsmouth with his son F W Loomis Jr an employee at Burlington shops this week He attended the American Legion convention in Omaha The doctor a former Medical Corps captain and Creston Legion member called at the Journal office describing him as a fine gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Loomis
Creston
Iowa
Plattsmouth
F. W. Loomis, Jr
Burlington
American Legion
Omaha
Creston Legion
Journal
Leaves for Hastings as Anton Bajeck joins Strand Orchestra
Anton Bajeck, a well known local musician, departs for Plastings Nebraska to join the Strand theatre orchestra as trap drummer and xylophone soloist. He leaves Eucles band and leads the American Legion drum corps, with friends regretting his departure for new opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Bajeck
Plastings
Nebraska
Strand Theatre Orchestra
Bajeck
Mr. Bajeck
Eucles
American Legion
Strend
Young People Wed in Omaha in a Burlington Ceremony
Miss Frances Gentley daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Bentley of Omaha wed John Palacek son of Mr John Patecek of Plattsmouth. Rev C N Dawson officiated at Walnut Hill Methodist parsonage 10 a m. The couple will reside in Plattsmouth. Palacek served in Co E th Nebraska and in the 124th Infantry in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bentley
John H. Palacek
C. N. Dawson
Frances Gentley
W. A. Bentley
Omaha
John Palacek
John Patecek
Plattsmouth
Walnut Hill Methodist Church
Edna Bentley
Warren Bentley
Burlington
Kansas City
Bur-lington
Coronado
M. Palacek
Co. Eeth Nebraska
124Th Infantry
France
ELAN LADIES DONATE TO COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT
The American Legion committee reports a fifty dollar donation from the Ladies of the Ku Klux Klan toward the Legion community building. The move reflects broad local support as other societies and residents back the effort in Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Campaaign Hug
The
Ku Klux Kien
Legion
Plattsmouth
Klan Ledies
Super intendent Alpha Peterson Recovers From Tonsil Surgery
Miss Alpha Peterson county superintendent of schools has recovered from tonsil removal at Omaha hospital. She is at home and resuming nourishment and hopes to return to her office guiding county schools in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Alpha Peterson
Omaha
Miss Peterson
New Son Arrives for Horace Penton Family
The Pentons on the Louisville road welcomed a lively newborn son yesterday. Relatives and friends extend warm wishes as the stork delivered the new heir to the west city home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Penton
Louisville Road
Death of Fred Heinrich veteran of Civil War aged community figure
Fred Heinrich aged veteran of the Union Army and longtime Plattsmouth resident died at his home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hiatt after weeks of decline. Born in 1837 in Weisensick Germany he served in Co. E 58th Illinois before marriage to Margaret Miller and later Freda Zuckweiler. Surviving children include Robert, Fred, Minnie Hiatt, William, Henry Ziuck weiter and E P Lutz with a daughter and several grandchildren. He was a Lutheran and active in the Democratic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Hiatt
Fred Heinrich
Great Army of the Union
Weisensick
Rhineland
Germany
United States
St. Jacobs
Ilinois
Co. E
58Th Illinois Infantry
Robert Heinrich
Akron
Colorado
Havelock
Minnie Hiatt
Plattsmouth
William I. Heinrich
Henry Ziuckweiter
Miller
South Dakota
E. P. Lutz
Heinrich
T& Daughter
Family Reunion At Elmwood Marked By Birthdays And Missing Kin
A large Elmwood gathering on October 1 2 and 3 honored the Mapes family at L B Cunningham home. Attendees included nine living children with total ages 604 years and several grandchildren. George E Mapes had died in 1922 and Charles Mapes could not attend due to health. apples from Washington arrived for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cunningham
Elmwood
Oerasior
George E. Mapes
Charles Mapes
West Point
Iowa
Ed Mapes
Carrie Barnhart
Samuel F. Mapes
San Louis
Colo
John
Trenton
K. Cunningham
Nellie Coon
Ed Earnest
Lloyd H. Barnhart
Havelock
Pauline Barnhart
Mable Gross
Cecil Mapes
Lincoln
Nebraska
Rodah Mapes
Washington
Oscar Mapes
Plattsmouth Welcomes Newborn Son to Harry White Family
The happiest man in Plattsmouth today is Harry White as a fine little son arrives to make his home with them early this morning. Born at Methodist hospital in Omaha the mother and child are doing well and the event brings joy to the family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Harry White
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Tom Walling Jr Undergoes Operation
From Friday's party Thomas Walling Jr who has suffered chronic appendicitis for some time was operated on this morning at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. Dr B B Davis performed the operation. Tom had been very poorly for weeks and hopes are high for permanent relief and a return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Walling, Jr
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
B. B. Davis
Tom
John R. McQuigg Named Legion Commander for 1925 26
General John R. McQuigg of Cleveland Ohio was chosen as the Legion commander for the ensuing year serving until after the Philadelphia convention in 1926. The contest included E E Spafford of New York and Howard P Savage of Chicago with regional blocs shaping the vote. McQuigg secured southern delegation support and the nomination was made unanimous by Savage and Spafford. The convention also voted to shorten future meetings to three days from five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. McQuigge
Cleveland
Ohio
Drain
American Legion
Legion
Philadelphia
McQuigey
E. E. Spafford
New York
Howard P. Savage
Chicago
Spafford
Illlinois
Savage
McQuigg
West Virginia
Howard P. Savate
McQuigs
Convention Closes as Omaha Hosts Legion Gathering
Large crowds from Midwest states attended the American Legion convention in Omaha with parades and society events marking the finale. Visitors began leaving for home as the convention extended into today while the event drew officials including the President to address World War I veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhy
Legion
Omaha
American Legion
Omane
Towe
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
North
South Dakota
Florida
California
New York
Ohio
West
United States
Mrs Kaffenberger Remains with Lincoln Friends for Health
Mrs George A Kaffenberger of Lincoln visits Thursday with her sister Mrs Cloidt and family. She suffers a severe stomach ailment and, unable to improve, will stay with relatives until her health improves. Friends here hope new care and old companionship aid her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
vDarly
George A. Kafferberger
Lincoln
Frank A. Cloidt
Kaffenberger
Pleasant Social After Choir Rehearsal at First Methodist
Last evening the senior choir of the First Methodist church enjoyed a fine social time after rehearsal. The social hour featured sandwiches doughnuts and coffee arranged by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Court Upholds Right to Lower Bridge Rates in Nebraska
In Cass and Sarpy counties a dispute over tolls on the Plattsmouth Auto and Wagon Bridge ended with Judge John B. Raper ruling there is no statute restricting lower rates. The ruling sustains the defendant’s demurrer and denies an injunction to maintain higher tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chearing
King of Trails Bridge Co
Cass and Sarpy
Lattsmouth Auto and
Witton Bridge Co
John B. Raper
1St Judicial District
Ocio Ie
Paul Jessen
Nebraska City
A. L. Tidd
Nebraska
Wrates
Jessen
Mr. Tidd
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. A. Robertson
W. G. Kieck
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Platte River
Tudze Raper
Defendent Plattsmouth Auto and Wagon Bridge Co
Plattsmouth
Boost Deputy Sheriff's Pay in Cass County
The Cass County board raised the deputy sheriff salary to 100 dollars a month starting now through the end of the year, with possible extension to January 1 1927 if service is satisfactory. They also accepted W C Schaus's bond as deputy sheriff, appointed by Sheriff E P Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
W. C. Schaus
Cass County
E. P. Stewart
Former Plattsmouth teacher named Denver dean of girls
Miss Myrta Porter, former Plattsmouth city schools teacher and sister of Ernest Porter, has been named dean of girls at the new Eastwigh school on Colfax Avenue in Denver. She recently left Plattsmouth for Denver where she has earned recognition from the Denver school board for her successful teaching career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frijas
William Porter
Myrta Porter
Plattsmouth
Denver
New Eastwigh
Colfax Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Porter
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Heinrich at 405 South Fifth
Mrs. Hans Heinrich received a delightful surprise Saturday afternoon from friends Ed Shirrel and Joe Powell at her home 405 South Fifth Street. Guests greeted her on her return from business, sharing chatter and gifts including a memory pillow. Dainty refreshments followed as friends departed wishing more future occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Heinrich
Ed Shirrel
Joe Powell
South Fifth Street
Heinrich
Fire at Stiles Home Sparks In Fifth Ward
Fire crews responded to the Mike Stiles residence after a small blaze started in a closet adjoining a bedroom or in wiring. A fire in clothing damaged a bedroom before it was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Stiles
Fifth Ward
Junior Girls Sell Candy For School Activities
The junior class at the High School raises funds by selling candy and dainties at football games and candy and sandwiches at basketball games. They had a successful sale yesterday and expect a neat sum for their class activities this season.
Sunday School Convention Enjoyed Despite Rainy Weather
The Cass County Sunday School association held its 25th annual convention at Nehawka with talks on faith and citizenship. Despite rain and bad roads, attendees heard President Coolidge via a church radio and elected officers for the coming year. The next convention will be at Alvo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Coolidge
Omaha
George P. Shackley
Avoca
Jess P. Perry
Plattsmouth
Audrey Stromer
Alvo
H. F. Capwell
Elmwood
Clara Weyrich
Young Peoples
L. F. Pickett
Nancy Dixon
Louisville
Home Department
A. H. Duxbury
Visitation
J. M. Kokjer
E. H. Sohl
C. D. Spangler
Murray
Fred Gorder
Weeping Water
Temperance
C. A. Rawls
Chas. Edwards
A. B. Stromer
H. J. Squires
Gass County
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RIAN
Charles Charles B. Drake
Son
Hastings
ELAN
OLD Vetrean
Tom Walling JR
John R. M’quigg
Plattsmouth Auto and Wagon Bridge CO
Stiles
Nehawka
M. E. Church
Werner Lundberg
FOI Nal Bank
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