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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
4
Local notes report numerous visits and outings across Union and nearby towns. People mentioned include Miss Helen McCowen of Lincoln, Mrs. L. R. Upton, J. R. Dysart, Elmer Smith family, and Dr. H Tastor with his family preparing to move to Long Beach California. Messages mention railroad delays, school openings, and property work by John MacCartney and John C McCarroll.
The Rev. C L Elliott, pastor for the last year at the Union Methodist church, will take a one year vacation in the south. He plans to spend the winter in Florida and return to active work after twelve months, pursuing interests there before reporting back.
Joe Ranning bought the J. M. Patterson residence during the week and plans to occupy once vacated. Mrs. Patterson will live in Plattsmouth after visiting there last Monday to arrange affairs. Her father Joseph Fetzer visited Union last Monday to handle business. Mr. Banning and family gain a desirable new home site.
Mary Luxford celebrated her thirteenth birthday last Sunday at home with family and friends. Guests included Miss Nola Banning Mevon Todd Clara Lynn Propst Gladys Burbee Elmer Fahrlander Helen Fahrlander and Glen Elliott. A luncheon followed the pleasant afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Warold Nickles with their child and friends from near Ashland visited Union and Sunday went to Nebraska City to enjoy a picnic at Arbor Lodge. They ate dinner under the trees with Frank and Anna Bauer.
Were visiting friends in Union where Mrs. Herman L. Wessell of Olean Missouri and her companions stayed at the homes of Mrs. Mary E. Davis and another Mrs. Mary E. The visit spanned several days with hospitality from Union residents.
Mr and Mrs C D Austin spent a week with relatives at Walthill in northeast Nebraska and amid a large pow wow of Indians from across the country. On returning home Mr Austin suffered a painful sciatic rheumatism attack.
Dr H C Leopold Osteopathic physician and surgeon listed with phone 208. Attorney W E Pitzer and wife of Nebraska City visited old friends. Gus McNurlin from near Grafton joined relatives and cousins then left for Macy to attend a pow wow. Mrs Hefner and son with other locals visited Minnie Pickard’s home for Judge W H Newell’s funeral. Edward Ranther went to Macy for pow wow and grandson Edward Chase to live with grandparents. Miss Gladys Ellington, former Cheyenne County teacher, left for Sidney to resume teaching. Rev Charles Finch and family visited and he preached at First Christian Church. Ed Gobelman South Park store manager, with wife, left for Hastings. Mrs Bach and Frank Sedlacek will run store locally in their absence.
Adam Meisinger and grandson Gerald visit from near Cedar Creek with Mrs. Arthur Meisinger. Mrs. J. J. Adams and Miss Elizabeth Wadick travel from Sheridan to Omaha for business. Don Arries leaves for Tampa Florida after visiting family in the area. Frank Oliver and wife stay with Will Oliver's family in Jamesville and attend a theater show in Omaha. Frank Eaton visits from Union to see his sister and enjoy a theater performance. Grace Nolting departs to resume teaching in South Sioux City. Mrs. C A Young and son William Charles return to Dayton Ohio after three months on the farm with relatives.
Col. P. L. Hall of Greenwood visited the city for a few hours to tend to business. S. H. Shoemaker left for Omaha to handle affairs of W. G. Meisinger. P. M. Meisinger departed for Omaha to spend time addressing matters there.
James Terryberry visited for matters yesterday from near Louisville to attend the funeral at St Pauls church. August Pautsch and wife and Mrs Ernest Pautsch of Louisville were here on business and visiting county friends. J A Enberg and daughter Olga of Sheridan Wyoming, visiting Chicago, stayed with Gorda and Alpha Peterson. Edward and William Matschallat left for Osmond Orchard and ONeill Nebraska to visit brothers Otto Ernest and Henry and sisters Mrs Fred Horseman and Mrs Ernest Munderloh nearby.
Miss DeWeenta Conrad and Howard Gray staged a pre wedding treasure hunt as part of Omaha society events. Led by Miss Jean Palmer, the party traveled by scout car stopping at Wescott, Glendale cemetery, and a Louisville store before a picnic supper and return to Omaha.
This morning during funeral services for the late William H. Newell stores and business houses in the city closed in tribute. Mayor John P. Sattler sent Chief of Police Johnson to request closing to honor a distinguished citizen at the end of a long life.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment for eczema and skin itching. It claims relief with regular use and offers a 60 cent price per box.
A witty old saying notes a man could feel love for two women yet should not attempt it. The speaker cautions prudence in matters of romance and loyalty.
George Nelson, a local baseball team player, sustained a severe fracture of the right shoulder while fielding during batting practice at the baseball park. He was dressed and comforted but endured intense pain and could not sleep last night. The notice promotes Dr Thomas Electic Oil, two sizes 30c and 60c, available at drug stores.
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