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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

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Drive-Its Deliver Eight-Run Swat Against Hed Sox

Drive-Its of Omaha thrashed the Hed Sox 8 to 1 at the ball park with a spree of hits and errors fueling the big inning. Fritz Lafory from Louisville sparked Sox defense as Drive-Its surged, while Sel Smith and teammates added a three-bagger and scoring to seal the win. Der. O. Sandin umpired fairly throughout the swatfest.

Omaha Ball Park Hed Sox Fas Sox Mason Thristie Runer Grassman Short Conners Tounk Plaice Gare Fritz Laf Louisville Huff Sel Smith Fritz Christie Couch der. O. Sandin

Petersen Family Returns From Pacific Coast Trip

Mrs. Martha J. Petersen and her daughter Miss Myrtle completed a four month Pacific coast visit to San Francisco Seattle Portland Los Angeles Oakland and Tacoma. They toured Grand Canyon Colorado met relatives including Mark Elway and Arthur in Seattle and stayed with J. E. McDaniel family in Lindsay California before returning to Plattsmouth Omaha.

Martha J. Petersen Myrtle Pacific San Francisco Seattle Portland Los Antocles Oakland Tacoma Grand Canyon Colorado Mark Elway Myrtle Ao Arthur Pilatt=mouth Pacific Coast J. E. McDaniel Lindsay California

Miss Mary Hammond Resigns from Lincoln Tel Co at Glenwood

Miss Mary Hammond, two year staff operator at the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company local office, resigns her position and returns to her home in Glenwood. Her departure is greatly regretted by the company and her many friends.

Mary Hammond Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Company Glenwood Miss Hammond

Insurance ad for W T Richardson of Mynard

W T Richardson of Mynard writes insurance for the Farmers Mutual of Lincoln. Phone 2411.

W. T. Richardson Mynard The Farmers Mutual of Lincoln

Doings in District Court Docket Two New Actions

Two new cases docketed in district court before Clerk James M. Robertson. Huff vs Huff seeks foreclosure of a tax levy on defendant property. Spangler vs Throckmorton seeks quieting title to property with C A Rawls as plaintiff attorney. Lindeman vs Bashus et al grants an injunction against trespass on Missouri river bottom land near the pumping station. injunction continued with forty days for exceptions. W A Robertson for plaintiff.

District Court James M. Robertson M. A. Huff Silas Huff Frank J. Spangler Eberly Throckmorton C. A. Rawls John C. Lindeman Jesse Bashus W. A. Robertson

Tragedy at Weeping Water Claims Russell Wiles

A twelve year old, Russell Wiles, died Saturday at Weeping Water after being drawn into a corn chute while playing near an elevator. Despite Frank Taylor’s rescue attempt, the mass of grain suffocated him. Funeral services were held at the family home near Weeping Water.

Mondar Lesle Wiles Weeping Water Russell Frank Taylor

Salary Boost for Rural Letter Carriers In 24 Mile Route

The Public Service lists exam notices for rural carriers and announces pay raises. Standard 24 mile routes now pay 1800 pounds per year plus 20 pounds per mile for each mile over twenty four. Shorter routes receive proportional increases. Routes with motor equipment pay 2450 to 2600 dollars annually.

Mondas United States Post Office Department

Young Man Is Married In Omaha After War Service

Archie Wampler, a former local resident and army veteran who served throughout the war, married in Omaha last week. He will pursue government training to prepare for a civilian vocation after returning to Ona ha.

Archie Wampler Omaha Archie Onaha

Ford confiscation sale nets $119 at sheriff’s auction

Sheriff C. D. Quinton officiated as auctioneer at a state enforcement act sale in Weeping Water. The confiscated Ford car, in poor condition, was bid in by Attorney J. M. Levda for $119, on behalf of Tom De Wolf.

C. D. Quinton Tom DeWolf J. M. Levda

Stork Brings New Daughter to Cloidt Family

A happy morning in this city as Mr. and Mrs. August W. Cloidt welcomed a fine little daughter. The newcomer brings joy to both parents and a new playmate for the family’s young sister.

August W. Cloidt

City Council Debates Lighting Rates and Bonds Refund

Omaha council grapples with street lighting contract terms and the proposed one year bond issue at 5 percent interest. Mayor Schneider delays final decision on lighting while finance details show city funds and tax collections improving amid enforcement actions and cemetery and fire station planning.

Iverson McCarthy Howe Brittain Vroman Ptacek Lindeman Manon Schidder Maurer Schneider Lghting Thir C. E. Martin Martin Hghtly Omaha McElwain Soennichsen

Death of Mrs John Bauchman in Plattsmouth

Mrs. John Bauchman died at her Plattsmouth home after a two day illness from spinal meningitis. She was nineteen, married five months, and her funeral will be held in Bucklin Missouri with the body taken there. Her husband, William Russell family, and friends mourn her loss.

John Bauchman Baughman Banghman Gladys Allen Missouri William Russell Bucklin John Bpaushman Plattsmonut Raush

Blum Family Outing To Frank Lillie Home East Of Murray

Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Walter Blum with Mrs Henri Lydia and Robert and Miss Marie Kaufmann and aunt Mrs Justus Lillie motored to the home of their son and cousins Frank Lillie and family east of Murray.

Walter Blum Henri Lydia Robert Marie Kaufmann Justus Lillie Frank Lillie Murray

Frans Family Reunion Held At Home Of Mr and Mrs Frans

The Frans family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Frans on Main Street with many relatives from Cass County and beyond. Attendees shared a large meal, enjoyed musical selections by John T Tin and Kay Frans, and discussed plans for next year’s gathering while honoring pioneer roots in Missouri and Nebraska.

Stra. C. R. Frans Main Street Frans Forills Cass County Prnoaw Nebrask John T Tin Kay Frans Union the James Willismo Rebecca Frans West Wihrose Frans Kentucky Olio Buchanan County Frens W. Frans Fraime Mid-West William Frans Missouri Fras Ferens Missouri River Woowhet Fort Kearney Nebraska City Fort Leavenworth Kansas New Fort Kearney Platte River Plains Ians Plum Hollow Fremont County Towa Nebraska Rock Bluffs Factoryville R. H. Frans Turlock California Isabell Thomas Palmyra Flora Sans Murray Rosa Cogdill Plattsmouth Flora V. Bennett Glenwood H. M. Frans T. G. Frans John Sans W. R. Carey Maynard Charles Sans

Local Names Listed in Plattsmouth Area Notice

A collection of residents and families appears in a Plattsmouth area notice. Names include Elfi Murray Clarence Poynton Clyde F Claus Hell Frans Jennie Frans Maggie Mason Lelia Queen W G Boedeker and children Charles Flora June Murray C R Frans Beulah Saus John T Lyon and Raymond Niday Standolph.

Elfi Murray Clarence Poynton Plattsmouth John Claus Clyde F. Claus Omaha Hell Frans Jennie Frans Undlon Maggie Mason Maltsmouth Lelia F. Queen W. G. Boedeker Charles Flora June Murray C. R. Frans Plattemouth Beulah Saus John T. Lyon Raymond Niday Standolph

Death of Ex-Cass County Resident

Local records report the death of H D Reed, formerly of Cass County, after a fatal accident while hauling fruit near Red Wood City California. Reed died Wednesday morning after being found unconscious Tuesday evening with a broken back. He leaves a wife and three children, survived by siblings and relatives in Nebraska Iowa and California. Interment occurred in San Francisco on October 2 as mourners express deep sympathy.

H. D. Reed Red Wood City California Fred Reed G. W. Norton Harry J. Reed Austuset Milford Nebraska Weening Water Wim Reed Wa Tarm Donald New Mexico Robert Bayard Helen Doane College Ina Thompson Grinnell Iowa San Francisco Caliifornia San Franisco

Murray Doctor Brendel Visits City for Business

Dr. B. F. Brendel of Murray spent a few hours in the city today to attend to various business matters.

B. F. Brendel Murray

Meisingers Return Home After Omaha Visit

Georges J. Meisinger and his wife have completed a visit in Omaha with relatives and friends and returned home last evening.

Georges J. Meisinger Omaha

Smiths Attend Funeral for Russell Wiles in Weeping Water

S. Ray Smith and wife traveled to Weeping Water to attend the funeral of Russell Wiles, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wiles, who died in an accident there last Saturday.

S. Ray Smith Russell Leslie Wiles

William Shopp and John Wichman Visit Omaha for Matters

William Shopp and John Wichman visited Omaha for a few hours today to attend to business matters.

William Shopp John Wichman Omaha

Dill of South Bend Visits City for Business

Br. F. Dill of South Bend spent a few hours in the city today attending to various business matters.

BR. F. Dill South Bend

Poland China Hogs For Sale In Union Nebraska

Registered Poland China hogs for sale pure bred males and females ready for service. Seller listed as G.5S. Upton in Union Nebraska with contact details implied.

Poland Rez Upton Union

State Encourages Farm Ice Houses and School Opens

The State College of Agriculture urges farmers to build ice ponds and houses at low cost using blueprint plans. Excavation specs and damming methods are provided, with harvest possible in fall and winter. The Agricultural School at University Farm, Lincoln opens October 8 for youths 17 and under 14 with education, offering short courses starting November.

State State College of Agriculture University of Neraska School of Agriculture Lincoln Bove School of Agriculture University Farm

Cholera Appears in Nebraska Statewide

The Nebraska region sees sudden cholera signs with alerts sent to farmers. State and private serum plants report heavy serum demand in September. Vaccination is urged as the preventive measure. Farmers should isolate sick hogs and seek diagnosis promptly. L. A. Snipes, County Agricultural Agent.

Nebraska L. A. Snipes

Jirousek Promoted to Kansas City Store Department

John J. Jirousek son of Mr and Mrs John M Jirousek, formerly in Burlington’s Hannibal Missouri supply department, has been transferred to Kansas City to head the store department. He has served the Burlington for several years as a clerk in the storekeeper's office and this promotion signals advancement in his chosen field.

John J. Jirousek John M. Jirousek Burlington Hannibal Kansas City Jirousek

Culbransen Player Piano Brings Bright Hap Pierce Home

A. Hospe Co. of Omaha offers the Culbransen player piano. They have sold pianos for 45 years and handle this territory. Write or phone for terms on the famous Culbransen.

A. Hospe Co Omaha

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Russell Wiles Ford Car Polie Atecher Treasury Oman Aleuw Counpcilmen Lindeman Dunclintan Mearthyo Fire In Water Committee Arthy Financs Louis Hmorsak Ceme- Rig Gos Elec Bree Pintsmouth Jaundes Mike Lutz Cenintis John Zitka Nitka Plattsmouth Water Co Vyrant Rentals William Hassler John Cechal John Mauer Walter Gruthenour Gas & ‘Eleg. Co Lincoln Tel &Pel. Co M. Archer A. McElwain Weyrich & Hwadraba Alvin Jones J. F. Wolff KE. Manspeaker John Baughman WM. Freans Dulry Cass CO. Farm Bureau Notes Ts Ree Ld First National Bank the Bank
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