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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

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Legion Team Defeats Havelock Miners at Home in Gridiron Showcase

The American Legion football team beat the seemingly invincible Havelock Hoiler minikers 3 to 0 at the baseball park in a tightly contested game. A. D. Bell kicked a 20 yard field goal in the second quarter for all points, with Bell, Thomsen, Lister and Niel starring on defense and offense. The locals prepare for a Sunday clash with the Catholic Young Men's Association of Omaha on their home field.

Slanday Dall American Legion Havelock Hoilerminikers Legionese Nent Walling Havelock Plattsmouth Lutes Creighton Ecolleze Havelotk Bell Althuveh Alfred Thomsen Heveltock Glen Leslie Niel Eugene Lister Piattsmouth Stramsburg Smith Vromwian Thomsen Lyne Glen Niel Larson Wallins Lister Leste Niel Wo KL Kreshklow Aml Santinae Catholic Young Men's Association of Omaha Creighton College Service Men Comine Gamme

Senator Hitchcock Coming to Explain League Facts

The Citizens of Cass county may hear Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska discuss the League of Nations. A longtime foreign relations leader and author of widely accepted reservations, Hitchcock will speak at the district court room, urging all voters to attend.

Cass County League of Nations United States Senate Gilbert M. Hitchcock Nebraska Hitchcock Cox Inman

Motor to Havelock and Lincoln Pleases Plattsmouth Party

Yesterday a group from Plattsmouth enjoyed a full day trip to Havelock and Lincoln visiting relatives and friends. The party included Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Egenberger and son Charles with Mrs. Louis Spies and Mrs. A. I. Weekbach, plus Miss Hattie Spies Frances Vallery Anna Myrenberger and Janette Weber.

Plattsmouth Havelock Lincoln F. G. Egenberger Charles Louis Spies A. I. Weekbach E. Grege Egenberger H.tiie Spies Frances Vallery Anna Myrenberger Janette Weber Vallery

Plattsmouth Delegates Praise State I O O F Encampment

Plattsmouth sent delegates to the state encampment of the I O O F at Hastings. Attendees included John Cory and Mrs J Petersen Sr with Rebekah members Mrs Mike Hild W and Mrs Harriet ters. Officers for the 1921 Lincoln grand lodge will be elected in October with Charles Naylor named Grand Master and Mary Stuht as Grand Treasurer.

Plattsmouth Hastings Rebekah John Cory J. «. Petersen Lew PP Biter Omaha R. M. Gillam Auburn I. P. Gage Fremont F.S. Brysaat Geo. L. Loomis H. A. Taylor Newman Grove H. P. Renkin Lincoln Joseph Oberfelder Sidney Grand Jordian J. B. McGinley York Grand Herald G. W. Middaugh Utica Walter V. Hegeland North Platte Ratcliff Benkieman Harrietters Emma Talbot Mary Stuht JL & Gase Grand Lode

Piattsmouth Triumphs 12-0 Over Weeping Water in Gridiron Battle

Piattsmouth high school defeated Weeping Water 12 to 0 on their Friday road game. Sattler scored two touchdowns on a 50 yard interception return and a line drive push, with McCarthy sharing playing honors. Attendance was strong and Piattsmouth plans to host Havelock next Friday.

Weeping Water Piattsmouth Sattler Joe McCarthy Flattsmouth Havelock High School

Hand Injured Worker Rushes to Omaha Hospital

A young man on Charles Ixon's farm south of the city was badly cut when caught by a circular saw. His right hand suffered severe lacerations and he was transported to University Hospital in Omaha for treatment.

Charles Lixon University Hospital Omaha

Man Arrested With Old Whiskey in Nebraska City

Officer Alvin Jones detained James Allen of Omaha after finding four pints of genuine old whiskey. Allen paid a $100 fine and costs in court. Separately, Budis was struck by a locomotive, suffering multiple injuries. he is hospitalized in Denver as his mother William Budig remains there.

Alvin Jones James Allen Omaha Jones Air Dome Allen Mr. Jones Nebraska Friskey M. Archer George Budis St. Joseph's Hospital Tecoverys William Budig Denver Occars

Avard Returns Home After Months Abroad

Richard Avard arrives in Plattsmouth from a lengthy stay in England with family and friends. He traveled about 12 000 miles visiting Liverpool London and Sheffield before sailing back to Quebec then through Seattle to Plattsmouth. He plans to seek a new local location while his wife and son may remain in England for the winter.

Richard Avard England Vancouver British Columbia Green United States Avard Plattsmouth Seattle Northwest

George Budig Recovery After Railroad Yard Accident

Mr and Mrs W H Ofe and family returned from Denver where they visited George Budig at a hospital after a serious accident two weeks earlier. Budig was injured while walking through railroad yards at midnight with a companion when a locomotive approached unexpectedly.

W. H. Ofe Denver Ofe George Budig Colorado City George

Young People wed Friday in Simple City Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Maxlie Draper to Mr. Frank T. Marshall took place at Mrs. Claus Speck’s home with County Judge Allen J. Beeson officiating. The couple plans to reside in Omaha where the groom has ties to the musical community and army service. A postnuptial dinner for family and friends followed, with a pink and white decorating theme and attendance from relatives and out of town guests.

Thin City Claus Speck Maxlie Draper Frank T. Marshall Omaha Allen J. Beeson C. A. Marshall Legion Aarshall an-Mia--Sia Mra A. Marshall F. T. Marshall Missita Turner Chicago John Aers Edward Matton Idahoe Falls Idaho Lnbert Trives Idaho Falls Charles Russell Harold Draper Citrus Speck

Returns From The West Bring Mrs Gooding Home

Mr and Mrs Gooding return from Gillette Wyoming with their daughter Stella after months on the homestead forty miles from Gillette. They report an excellent season with abundant crops despite a Teal mountain snowstorm that blocked roads. Everett Gooding stayed to review land and recover from illness.

Gooding Gillette Wyoming Everett Gooding

Makes Mistake in Station

A prominent local businessman misread a Burlington train stop and prepared to alight at LaPlatte thinking it Plattsmouth. Onboard passengers advised him the halt was in Sarpy County’s town, not Plattsmouth, and he had no intoxication involved.

Omaha Burlington Combination LaPlatte Sarpy County Plattsmouth

Dean's Regulats Promotes Easy Bowels Movement

For regular action of the bowels relief of constipation Dean's Regulats offers easy natural relief sold at all stores for 20 cents.

Dean

Finest line of Hallowe en masks shown in the city

The Journal office presents the finest line of Hallowe en masks in the city with a display to attract shoppers.

Journal Office

Pioneer Wiles Celebrates Century of Life in Plattsmouth

Captain Luke L. Wiles marked his one hundredth birthday with family and friends in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The veteran frontiersman and former militia captain lived through Nebraska settlement and served in the 2nd Nebraska cavalry and territorial legislature. Attendees included relatives from Glenwood Murray and Omaha, with Masons hosting a dinner and program.

Indhinapolis Western Ieee Aldvet Chasteanty Miem Wiles F& Four Elian Sears West Thomas Wiles Indiana Missouri Themelves Mills County Galden Iowa Panama New York Middle West Nebraska Luke L. Wite Wite Nancy Elizabeth Linville BS. Lyean Glenwood Ursula Fritt Athens Oregon A. L. Wiles Syracouse Minttare Cags County Co. Fl 2Nd Nebraska Cavalry Co. B Omaha Republican Party Christian Church Plattsmouth Luke L. Wiles William Gilmour Clenry Hubbard Weeping Water Samuel Latta Murray E. A. Kirkpatrick Nehawka Edwin Davis Marysville Vnt George Murz Dean J. H. Hall T. F. Wiles Luke Wiles J. E. Wiles Thomas Wiles, Jr Captain Wiles Hev A. S. Hollowell The Plattsmouth Lodge A. F P A. M Don York R. P. Westover

Armistice Day planned with Lincoln post inviting veterans

A Daily item notes EF EB Chappell and wife visit Plattsmouth and Lincoln post commander Chapmenl invites local veterans to Armistice Day events in the capital. Lincoln post rooms welcome Cass county Legion men while the 355th Infantry regimental reunion, Sandstorm society, Rainbow society and foreign wars veterans will aid parade plans for November 11.

EB. Chappell Lincoln Chapmenl Lincoln Post American Legion Capitol City Amercan Tfth Plattsmouth Cass County 355Th Infantry Sandstorm Society Rainbow Society

Promoter Praises Schmader After Omaha Boxing Bout

Ernie Holmes, promoter for Ernie Holmes, hails Andy Schmader of Louisville for stepping into a risky uneven match against Tony Melchoir of Chicago in Omaha. Holmes notes Schmader fought fairly for five or six rounds despite weight disadvantage and crowd pressure. both fighters bound by fouls, Schmader’s uppercutting seen as fairer than Melchoir’s clinch holds.

World Herald of Ernie Holmes Omaha Andy Schmader Louisville Tony Melchoir Chicago Andy Sehmacher Melchoir Holmes Lichtenstein Andy Ernie Louisvillé Schinacher Schmader Sehmader

White predicts 256 Cox electoral votes

George White, head of the Democratic National Committee, predicts Cox and Roosevelt will win 256 electoral votes, with 222 east of the Missouri and 34 west, leaving 111 undecided. He claims Republicans tally 168 and calls the result a comfortable Democratic victory. He adds the prediction is within ten of the number needed to elect.

New York George White Democratic National Committees Cox Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Missouri River

Falter Insurance Ad Offers Real Service at No Extra Cost

Let Falter take care of all your insurance. We offer you real insurance service. This costs you no more. 012 Im. J.P. Falter & Son.

Falter J.P. Falter & Son

Dean's Ointment Relief for Hemorrhoids

Itching breeding protruding or blind piles have yielded to Dean's Ointment 60c at all drug stores. This old line presents a local remedy advertisement noting a 60 cent price and availability in drug stores.

Dean

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Senator Hitchcock Maxine Draper Isaac Wiles Spenes Lincoln American Legion Post Morday’s Daily White First National Bank BANK PL_ATISMOUTH
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