Plattmouth Pioneer Citizen Laid At Rest
Funeral services for Thomas Pollock were held from his South Twelfth Street home with Rev. J. H. Salsbury of Auburn and Rev. M. W. Lorimer of Plattsmouth leading prayers. A mixed quartet sang hymns as the city bid farewell to a long time resident of forty three years. Oak Hill cemetery received the remains with pallbearers from the First Presbyterian church. Pollock was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pollock
Twelfth Street
J. H. Salsbury
Auburn
Pollock
Estelle Baird
Mathilda Vallery
Oak Hill Cemetery
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Pollock
J. M. Roberts
J. M. Robertson
Henry Zurkweiler
D. B. Ebersole
A. M. Holmes
J. N. Wise
Omaha
Godwins Return to Plattsmouth After Murray Farm
Ek M Godwin and family leave two years of farming on the George Brinklow farm near Murray and return to Plattsmouth. They will resume residence in the city where they lived before moving to Murray, and friends express happiness at their coming home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek. M. Godwin
George Brinklow
Murray
Mrs. Godwin
Doings In Police Court From Saturday's Calle
Judge M Archer presided as a crowded court handled cases of intoxication and vagrancy. Travelers Will McArthur and Henry Young, described as genuine Hobos, were fined five dollars plus costs but allowed to go free if they left the city. A man named Snowbird faced charges tied to booze and a dope overdose, was fined, and ordered to depart town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Archer
Will McArthur
Henry Young
Carload of Horses Secured by Frank Vallery
Frank Vallery, famed horseman, received today a car load of horses to sell locally. The variety includes broke and wild horses from the West, with Vallery confident of bargains for buyers seeking fine stock amid strong regional demand.
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Frank Vallery
Vallery
Advertising Brings Best Results, Journal Claims
In a brief note the Journal argues that best results are achieved through advertising. The column highlights the publication's role in reaching audiences and boosting impact across campaigns.
New Residences To Be Erected In This City For Rental Purposes
A leading real estate firm closed a deal for six vacant lots with plans to build new rental homes. The purchase signals population growth and theNeed for housing expansion in the city eastern Nebraska. Residents returning after three years note rapid improvements and a shared drive to make the town the best in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Farm of 80 Sells for 165 per Acre
The 80 acre farm of John Gorder west of the city sold to Adam Stroehr for 165 dollars per acre. Harry Smith brokered the deal. Gorder plans to move to town to run the implement business of his late brother August and is expected to succeed.
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John Gorder
Adam Stroehr
Mr. Gorder
Harry Smith
August Gorder
Omaha Couple Marry by Judge Beeson
In Omaha Saturday afternoon, County Judge Allen J. Beeson united Miles Littleton and Waneta McCune in marriage at the courthouse. The couple, both residents of Omaha, left for home aboard the Burlington station train feeling elated and content.
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Court House
Allen J. Beeson
Miles Littleton
Waneta McCune
Omaha
Burlington Station
Metropolis
Annual Meeting of Farmers' Mutual Insurance Cass Co Neb
The Farmers' Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company of Cass County Nebraska will hold its annual meeting at the Heil school house in Eight Mile Grove precinct on Saturday November 1 at 1 30 p m. to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact other legal business. J P Falter secretary.
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Farmers’ Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company
Cass County
Nebraska
Heil
Eight Mile Grove
J. P. Falter
Forest Rose Best Flour on Market
Forest Rose flour is advertised as the best on the market and sold by all leading dealers.
Young Sarpy County lawyer named new district judge
James T Besley, 32, becomes the new district judge, the youngest in the state. Former Sarpy county attorney and 1906 Nebraska Law graduate, Besley earned broad local backing for the appointment, including from the bar and county leaders. He will resign as county attorney and begin duties promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lincoln Star
James T. Besley
Sarpy
Fort Crook
Begley
Chief Briggs
South Omaha
Roy Blunt
Saunders County
Briggs
Blunt
W. N. Jamison
Dwyer
Plattsmouth
Messrs
Livingston
Wilson
Otoe County
Morehead
Begler
Sarpy County
Plattsmouth Club Visited by Lincoln Hostesses
The Plattsmouth club met Tuesday afternoon in Lincoln at Mrs. Harger’s home 435 North Thirteenth Street with Mrs. F W Sharger and Mrs. James Herold as hostesses. Assisting were Mrs. Frank Herold and Miss Helen Herold. November hosts will be Mrs. Frank T Darrow and Mrs. Kate Davis at Mrs. Darrow’s home 2026 A Street.
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Plattsmouth Club
F. W. Sharger
James Herold
Harger
North Thirteenth Street
Frank Herold
Helen Herold
Frank T. Darrow
Kate Davis
Darrow
A Street
Lincoln Journal
Most Enjoyable Time at Loyal Mystic Legion Meeting
The Loyal Mystic Legion of America held a large season meeting with several new candidates received. A social luncheon followed, and younger members enjoyed a dance before departing, praising one of the best times of their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Mystic Legion of America
Running for Governor Show Canceled in Omaha
Cal Stewart headlined a City theater show that failed to arrive due to a wreck in Iowa and bad weather. The company could not make connections, trains were delayed, and rain and poor roads halted auto plans, forcing cancellation and refunds at the box office. The management apologized for the disappointment.
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Cal Stewart
Iowa
Omaha
Shlnes
Youthful Advertisers for Good Roads Plattsmouth
Saturday afternoon two Plattsmouth boys Blythe Rosencrans and Milton Austin rode bicycles to Omaha on a good roads boosting excursion. Their bikes bore a "Good Roads to Plattsmouth" sign and they carried a letter from Mayor J P Sattler to Omaha Mayor James C Cashman attesting to their soberness and good behavior. The trip drew admiration from friends and left the youths proud of their mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Blythe Rosencrans
Milton Austin
Omaha
J. P. Sattler
James C. Cashman
New Cashier at Burlington Station Arrives in Plattsmouth
A new resident, E. B. Sperry, is named the new cashier at the Burlington station in Plattsmouth. He visited Hamburg Iowa recently and arranged to move his family to town, hoping to settle permanently and be warmly welcomed by local citizens.
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Plattsmouth
E. B. Sperry
Burlington Station
Mr. Sperry
Hamburg
Iowa
Sperry
Forest Rose Flour Seck Notation Offer
A faulty product describes a seck of Forest Rose flour with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. The note promises refund if the buyer is not satisfied.
Halloween Party at the McMaken Home
Last evening the high school seniors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McMaken for the annual Halloween party hosted by Miss Gladys McMaken. The evening featured games, class history, a prophecy by Miss Moore, and festive decorations reflecting the classes from 1913 to 1917.
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J. H. McMaken
Gladys McMaken
McMahen
Brooks
Getline
Byron Arries
Frank Rebal
McMaken
Fire scares Hotel Riley Saturday
A small fire was discovered in the Hotel Riley boiler room on Saturday evening. Dust on top of the boiler heated to smoulder, smoke appeared, an alarm sounded, but Fireman George Edgerton quickly extinguished it before flames spread. No major damage, though smoke damaged surroundings.
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Riley
George Edgerton
Wurl Family Leaves City for Long Beach California
Ernest E. Wurl and his wife departed on the Burlington train for Omaha and then California after two months visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Wurl and relatives in the city. Their friends regret the parting as the stay was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Wurl
Mr. Wurl
Mrs. B. Wurl
Burlington
Omaha
Long Beach
California
Frey Visits Almena. Longtime Hosts Recall Ties
Eugene Frey of Almene Kansas arrived in Almena yesterday morning for a brief visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McNurlin. Frey was raised with the McNurlins and they consider the home a second home. He has stayed in Kansas several years, farming small grain and stock despite poor crops this year. Before returning he plans a short visit with his mother Mrs. Lou Myers at Cedar Creek.
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Almena
Kansas
Eugene Frey
Almene
John McNurlin
Frey
Lou Myers
Cedar Creek
Lazy Bill at Parmele Theatre Thursday Night
Local patrons will see W. B. Patton perform Lazy Bill at the Parmele Theatre for one night only on Thursday October 30. The play unfolds in a small town in upper New York with Dr Bill Hale the celebrated Lazy Bill whose hidden skill drives the story and humor.
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Parmele Theatre
W. B. Patton
Parmele Theater
Patton
Mr. Patton
Upper
New York State
Bill Hale
Lazy Bill
Richey Involved in Kansas City Real Estate Deal
J G Richey of this city figures in a major transfer reported in the Sunday Kansas City Star. He and Charles P Sheldon traded the Murray Hill 42‑apartment building and the Lucerne 6‑apartment building for a 1300‑acre Texas ranch in Dimmit County. The exchange value named is 87000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Richey
Kansas City Star
Mr. Richey
Kansas City
Charles P. Sheldon
Omaha
Murray Hill
Tenth Street
Benton Boulevard
Chestnut Street
Linwood Boulevard
Dimrmitt County
Texas
M. J. Reitz
Reitz
Good People From Nehawka Visit Journal Office
Henry M. Pollard Mrs. Pollard and G F Switzer from near Nehawka spent a few hours in the city driving in to attend to business. They are regarded as prosperous Nehawka citizens and called at the Journal office where Mr Pollard enrolled for a one year copy of the paper.
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Nehawka
Henry M. Pollard
For Sale Five Cottages and Lots by Windham Investroant Co
Five cottages for sale on easy payments include a modern two lot home priced at 1800, about half original cost. Also a six room house with ground and vacant lots. Call the office for particulars. Windham Investroant & Leap Co. 46-25 -3d-2twkle.
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Windham Investroant & Leap Co
Plattsmouth Gridiron Triumph Over California Club of Omaha
A large crowd witnessed Plattsmouth defeat the California Athletic Club of Omaha 6 to 0 at Boonster Hall Park. Byron Arries scored the touchdown after a visitor fumble, Herald added strong punting, Red and the defense repelled Omaha threats, two Omaha players injured. Next Sunday Plattsmouth faces Huff Pharmacy of Omaha.
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Boonster Hall Park
California Athletic Club of
Omaha
Omaha Boys
Plattsmouth
Byron Arries
Herald
Red
Huff Pharmacy
Journal Reporter Visits Friends in Nebraska City on Dark Evening
The Journal reporter recalls a Saturday night in Nebraska City where the electric plant failed, leaving shops candlelit and merchants scrambling for customers. Residents vented frustration, and the piece mirrors local woes with unreliable power and anticipated improvements shared by nearby towns.
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the Journal Reporter
Nebraska City
Ward family leaves Auburn Nebraska for heartfelt call
Mr and Mrs B B Ward and family depart Auburn Nebraska to answer a distant summons. The note suggests a family move tied to a broader obligation, a departure thread woven through their local life.
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Beeson
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
James T. Begley
Coun
Ty Attorney
State University
Lincoln
the Journal For Stationery
Good Roads
Hallowe'en
Plattsmouth Boys
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