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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
4
Greenwood residents hosted visitors from Ashland Omaha Lincoln and Diller during the past week. locals attended funerals parades and fall festivities in nearby towns while church and clan gatherings recalled memories of years past.
The Dorcas Society of the Christian church met at Mrs J C Clymer’s home last Thursday with a large crowd. Members planned a Christmas bazaar and afternoon guests were served by Mrs Pearly Clymer and E L McDonald.
W. J. East returns from nearly two months vacation with Mrs. East to Greenwood and restarts the business greeting long-time customers, keeping the shop running as before.
A party led by O F Anderson A F Weibke Dr McFadden and Phil Hall spent several days hunting in the northwest near North Platte. Weather was fine though Gust Weibke suffers a sore throat, the group reports they had a very enjoyable time.
Edward and Earl Stradley, who spent the fall as threshing experts in the north and northwest, report operating machines sold to Canadian buyers. They found abundant wheat and flax and were impressed by the vast northwest before returning home last week to resume work.
Dale Carpenter returns from Neche North Dakota where he spent fall months. He notes cold weather and near completion of threshing. Wheat yields up to 39 bushels and flax up to 25 bushels.
Members of the I O O F helped cut wood on Mrs Opal Patterson’s timber. The wood was corded and ready for the saw but the owner was away hunting in the northwest. Upon return they intend to cut the wood and bring it home, demonstrating the order's spirit of assistance.
A nostalgic column recalls a era when the nation seemed smaller and neighbors shared closer ties and common concerns, reflecting on memories from roughly three decades ago.
J C Lemon and wife B L Apple man and wife and Charles Appleman attended a Plattsmouth gathering of old time settlers at Uncle John McCarthy's home last Sunday. Also present were Charles V Stall and wife and Henry Douglas and wife of Emerson Iiona, all known to each other in their youth.
A Broken Bow man sleeping at the wheel east of Greenwood last Friday morning allowed his sedan to leave the road and roll into a ditch. The driver suffered only a shake and minor injury, but the car sustained shattered glass and major body damage before being righted and driven away with help from the O F Anderson Auto Co.
Mrs Edward Martin, 52, of near Havelock, died last Thursday at Lincoln Hospital after a recent operation. Funeral services were held at the M E Church in Waverly, with burial there. She was sister to Mrs A F Weibke and mother to two daughters Mrs John Doering and Mrs Will Wetherby.
W. E. Newkirk purchased the Mrs. Rosetta Axmaker property during a visit by Mrs. Axmaker to Greenwood last week. The exchange gives Newkirk a family home they are very pleased with.
Will Spend Winter in South Ivan Caffee has been with the Western Union Telegraph company in Omaha. He has been transferred to Miami Florida for winter work after a brief visit with his parents C. E. Calfee and wife before leaving for the south.
The Methodist church held Rally Day yesterday October 11 with all departments and auxiliaries endeavoring to boost interest and attendance in worship and services. Bible school participation grew noticeably as a result of the efforts.
In Cass County Nebraska the court orders a final settlement for executor George F E Dovey of Jesse R. McVey. A hearing is set for October 17, 1925 at 10:00 AM to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Notice to interested parties will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing.
The report shows Murray State Bank of Cass County Nebraska with total assets of 268 107 59 dollars and 56 275 95 in deposits. Key figures include capital stock of 15 000 00 dollars, surplus 500 000, undivided profits 5 812 90, and cash in bank 4 465 16.
The body of Christy Mathewson arrived from Saranac Lake and will lie in state Friday night in Lewisburg Pennsylvania. Simple funeral services will be held at the home of his mother in law Mrs Frank C Stoughton and conducted by Rev Frank B Everitt. Bucknell University students and local groups will escort the procession to the cemetery.
Jacksonville reports the Florida development board inaugurated a nationwide advertising campaign to urge caution in Florida land purchases. Promoters operating outside Florida real estate license rules are warned, and buyers are advised to consult local real estate boards before investing.
New York report cites Governor Martin of Florida denying circulating rumors about conditions in Florida. He says his New York visit aims to counter efforts to harm Florida and to present the truth about Florida's progress to the public.
Mrs. Charles Mason of Plattsmouth testifies that Doan's Pills relieved her backache and urinary trouble after tried remedies failed. She praises the medicine as life changing and reaffirms faith in its effectiveness in 1924. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
Francis Bowes Sayre, son-in-law of the late President Woodrow Wilson and a professor of international law at Harvard, is named as a potential candidate for the presidency of the University of Oregon by the Oregon board of regents. The report from Salem, Oregon notes Sayre’s possible consideration as a university leader.
A brief notice promotes Journal Want Ads available at Bates Book Store for school supplies shopping. It highlights that the service pays, encouraging readers to place want ads for needed items.
W J Harahan told ICC on Oct 3 that dissenting stockholders oppose the Nickel Plate merger by Van Irewingen, linking Nickels Plate with Chesapeake and Ohio. Haragan and Harquette were questioned as Gay argued terms favored other railroads. Harahan denied the implication as the session paused.
State Engineer Roy Cochran and county boards let highway contracts totaling 75000 dollars for Sarpy Dodge and Saunders counties. Two miles of paving on the Cornhusker highway near Fremont cost 50917 dollars with 3000 cubic yards of earth grading at 35 cents per yard. Roberts Construction Company of Lincoln secured paving at 1.98 dollars per square yard. Grading in Sarpy will cover six miles, connecting to Millard and the old DSD route to Gretna, with J W Waehtler Company of Omaha at 17.2 cents per cubic yard and Central Bridge and Construction Company of Wahoo at 18.34 cents per cubic yard for gravel work.
Lincoln Neb Oct 8 The Omaha and Lincoln Railway and Light Company asks the state railway commission for fare increases matching Omaha and Council Bluffs lines. The commission rules the request is outside its jurisdiction since the petitioner is incorporated as a railroad, not a street railway. In 1920 the company had blocked enforcement of the two cent fare law by court action.
A columnist notes a claim that 450 million dollars are stored at home in teapots stockings and other personal caches. The piece argues this reduces the demand on real savings banks saving about 18 million dollars in interest they would otherwise pay out.
Classified notice invites readers to place wants and requests in the Journal to obtain results. The brief item highlights affordable ad rates and quick publication, urging submissions from individuals and local businesses seeking goods services or opportunities.
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