How to Live to Be 108 John Stroup Named Estate Administrator
At age 108 John Stroup credits corn bread and biled meat for longevity. He has been named administrator of his wife’s estate, reflecting a long life and recent legal duty.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
3
At age 108 John Stroup credits corn bread and biled meat for longevity. He has been named administrator of his wife’s estate, reflecting a long life and recent legal duty.
The piece muses on aging and personal rules for longevity, citing centenarians and the Newark man who smoked more after sixty. It contrasts life as art with Chaplin’s refusal to play Hamlet, arguing life needs diverse roles and common sense as the overarching guide.
In Acts, Paul testifies Jesus is Christ to Jews in Macedonia era. opposition leads him to depart to the Gentiles. The column then surveys mixed wit and public notices touching politics, economy, and society, including taxes, infrastructure, and leaders.
President Coolidge told the annual Congregational Churches council that law alone cannot redeem society. He warned that police power fails without public sentiment and urged religion and enlightened conscience as the true remedy for lawlessness and immorality. He said good citizenship depends on individual virtue and collective moral standards.
The Assistant Attorney General’s year end report on anti trust activity prompts debate over lines between serious violations and unsubstantial complaints. With 270 complaints investigated and only 16 legal actions, critics question enforcement effectiveness. The piece notes public demand to curb broad trust busting.
Readers praise Dean's Regulars for simple operation with no griping and no after effects. Sold for 30c at all drug stores.
A series of observations discusses proposals to replace the word flapper with modern in American slang arguing the term’s use is slippery and that today’s girls are not as frivolous as the label suggests. The piece questions the logic of broad linguistic reform in a casual, opinionated tone.
County Court of Cass Nebraska orders probate of Fritz Heinrichs will filed October 12 1925. Hearing set November 9 1925 at 10:00 a m. Executor Fred Heinrich nominated. Notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to hearing. Witness seal October 13 1925.
Lydia Ann Mercer as plaintiff filed a district court petition in Cass County Nebraska on October 14 1925 seeking an order directing the estate of Mariah L Amick deceased to convey Lot 21 in West Greenwood and Lots 17 18 in Jones Addition Greenwood to Mercer upon payment of the remaining purchase price. Hearing set November 16 1925 at 10 a.m. in Plattsmouth district court.
District Court of Cass County hears Ella Kennedy as plaintiff filing to quiet title to Lot Nine, Block Five, City of Plattsmouth, against unknown heirs and all interested parties in the estates of Shepherd Duke Mary Ann Doyle Ella Cooper and John Tallon. Respond by December 7 1925 or default.
The State of Nebraska Cass county notices in County Court for the estate of John Bartz deceased. Creditors must present claims at 10 o clock A M on November 2 1925 and February 4 1926 for examination and allowance. Claims deadline three months from November 2 1925. Debts due within one year from November 2 1925. Dated October ith 1925. A H Duxbury County Judge.
Public notice from Flattsmouth County Court announces hearings to locate heirs and settle debts for Philomena Nef. Two dates listed November 16 1925 and February 17 1926 at 10 o clock a m. Deadline for debt payment is one year from November 11 1925. (Seal) 619-4w A H K Duxbury.
The Nebraska County Court in Plattsmouth notifies creditors of the estate of Mar gie Kaufmann that claims must be presented by November 2, 1924 and February 3, 1926 with examination dates set at ten o’clock a m receipts to be filed by November 2, 1925. Debt payment limited to one year from November 2, 1925. A H Duxbury, County Judge.
On petition of John A. Davie for administration of Harriet Jane Davis deceased the court assigns November 5 1925 at 10:00 am for hearing at the County Court in Cass County. Notice to interested parties by publishing this order in the Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. Dated October 19 1925. County Judge.
A powerful coastal gale left destruction along shore towns and fishing fleets. Officials report damaged buildings, overturned boats, and displaced residents. rescue teams work through debris as weather warnings extend. Local agencies urge caution while assessing losses and recovery needs.
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