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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1925

Page

7

Nehawka Reports Bold Burglaries and a Stolen Safe

Nehawka residents report a Sunday night burglary at Nels Anderson’s store and J F Ing’s harness shop. Thieves forced windows to enter, stole 15 000 to 18 000 cigarettes and the safe from the Anderson store, and took work shoes and gloves from the harness shop. Sheriff Stewart was alerted and inquiries launched, but no solid leads yet.

Nels Anderson Nehawska J. F. Ing Anderson Dale Harness Shop

Bobbie Hallstrom Wins First Prize at State Fair Baby Show

The Avoca family celebrates two and a half year old Bobbie Hallstrom winning first prize at the Lincoln state fair baby show. Judges awarded him 93 and 58 10th in a strong showing. Aunt Mrs. J. C. Mauzy received a prize for her handwork exhibited at the fair.

Elmer Hallstrom Avoca Bobbie Lincoln J. C. Mauzy

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Pure Blood Cure

Advertisement asserts heavy impure blood causes skin problems headaches and indigestion while thin blood causes weakness and pale sickness. Claims Burdock Blood Bitters purify blood and improve digestion. Priced at 1.25 dollars and sold at all stores.

Boy Scouts Begin Fall Active Work Under Wiltse

Last evening the Boy Scouts opened the fall and winter program led by Irvin Wiltse, replacing C. H. Peden. Capwell and Gaines will lead the second and third troops as the group plans a season focused on physical, mental, and moral development and respect for family and country laws.

Boy Scouts Irving Wiltse C. H. Peden Wiltse J. A. Capwell Elmer Gaines

Bates Book Store Offers Low Priced School Supplies

An ad notes Bates Book Store selling school supplies at low prices. It promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a household remedy for various ailments including baby croup and minor injuries, with items priced at 30c and 60c.

Bates Book Willie Grandma Thomas

Plattsmouth designated for special day at county fair

The Cass County Fair at Weeping Water designates Friday September 25 as Plattsmouth Day. Plattsmouth residents are urged to attend, enjoy sports and the fair, and support a Plattsmouth Weeping Water football game on the closing day.

Plattsmouth Cass County Fair Association Weeping Water

Enjoy Fine Time At Charles Allen Home Reunion

A large gathering of 54 relatives and friends enjoyed a fall decorated reunion at the Charles Allen home south of the city. A noon feast featured fried chicken and wiener roast with two truckloads of watermelons to conclude the event. The list of attendees includes William Ferguson and family, Benjamin and family, Mart Sheldon and family, Dr. Claude Gouchenour and children, Sam Fitchorn, Harrison Sheldon and family, Hi Tram Sheldon and family, Anne Waunita, Enoch Mason and sons, plus many others from Fairplay Missouri and surrounding areas.

Charles Allen William Ferguson Benjamin Viola Marie Arahbelle Glen Rue Mart Sheldon Gladys Mable Arthur Ralph Bertha Spain Georgia Doran Jason Claude Gouchenour Gerginia Joseph Sam Fitchorn Charles Sheldon Harrison Sheldon Buddy John Dudley Martin Sheldon Gertrude Sheila Covert Mildred Peterson Hi- Tram Sheldon Anne Waunita Enoch Mason Floyd William Burke Harvey Jack Majors Lee Piper Charley Sheldon Edith Kephart Fairplay Missouri

Claud Richardson Back Home After Saturday Car Wreck

This morning John Richardson visited his daughter Mrs Thede Powles to help Claud Richardson return home from an auto accident Saturday night. Claud remains stiff and sore with a bandaged head from lacerations after the Burlington freight struck the car on the Pacific Junction crossing.

John Richardson Thede Powles Claud Richardson Claud Richardson Burlington Pacific Junction

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims 40 Years of Use

An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as effective for catarrh. It notes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood to reduce mucous membrane inflammation. Sold by all druggists FPJ Cheney Co Toledo Ont.

Hall FP. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Onto

Bates Improves at Home After Illness

Col. M. A. Bates, confined to his home since Saturday, is showing pleasing improvement. He can be up and around the house but remains unable to go out. A general weakness has kept him confined, and friends will be glad to hear of his progress.

Col. M. A. Bates

Bates Book Store Promotes School Supplies Ahead of Opening

Bates Book Store invites students and families to stock up for the new school year with a wide selection of supplies. Shop hours and featured bundles available as the store prepares for the opening rush.

Funeral of E. B. Perry Held at Home

Funeral services for Ezra B. Perry were conducted at his West Marble Street home with many years of friends and neighbors in attendance. Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz officiated the rites, and Mrs. Edward Roman performed two requested hymns. The body was interred at Oak Hill cemetery beside family members.

Ezra B. Perry West Marble Street Perry Frank Emory Pfoutz First Methodist Church Edward Roman Jesus Oak Hill Mr. Perry

Visits Old Friends by Mrs Budig Across Midwestern Cities

Mrs. William Budig a longtime city resident toured Omaha with her daughter and visited Creston Iowa and Denver after returning from Chicago where her son Paul Budig supervises a cigar plant. She brought greetings to old friends and intends to stay in touch with events back home.

William Budige W. H. Ofe Omaha Budig Chicago Paul Bidig Paul

Christ Buys Home on High School Hill Again

A. S. Christ, who sold his High School Hill residence to C. W. Hula, has repurchased in the same area. He bought Everett Noble’s North 11th Street home and moved his family in, while Noble relocates to Coronado apartments for the winter.

A. S. Christ High School Hill C. W. Hula Everett Noble North 11Th Street Noble Coronado Apartments

Rebekahs Aid Building Fund Donation

The Rebekahs lodge members pledged $25 to the American Legion community building fund. They donated to support the civic center project and commend the community for cooperation and progress.

Rebekahs Lodge American Legion

Roberts Returns Home From Wise Memorial Hospital

T. V. Roberts, formerly a patient at Wise Memorial hospital in Omaha for about a week, has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. He is now at the home of his son Clifford Roberts near Cullom to spend his recuperative period in the pleasant surroundings.

T. V. Roberts Wise Memorial Hospital Omaha Clifford Roberts Cullom

Returning to their homes after funeral services

Miss Minnie Boom departed Monday for Omaha to resume nursing studies at Lord Lister hospital. Mr. FE win M. Redden left on the same train for Ames Iowa to attend Iowa State College after funeral services for the late John Boom.

Minnie Boom Omaha Lord Lister Hospital Fewin M. Redden Ames Iowa Iowa State College John Boom

Life sketch of John J Boom from Germany to Nebraska

John J Boom born April 5 1866 in Virdum Ostfrisland Germany died September 9 after brief illness at Mary Lanning Hospital Hastings NE at 1 50 am age 69 years five months four days He immigrated to America at 16 settling in Pekin Illinois later Cass County Nebraska Wellington Colorado and Guide Rock He married Aalke Brauen July 15 1895 and they had nine children all living except one daughter Funeral services were held at Glendale church east of Louisville with burial at Glendale Cemetery The Rev Walter R Robb officiated and a quartet from Louisville performed three hymns

John Johnson Boom Virdum Ostfrisland Germany Mary Lanning Hospital Hastings Neb America Pekin Cass County Wellington Colo Guide Rock Aalke Brauen Grimersum Plattsmouth Mary Gablemann Albert Herman Gesina Redden Ames Iowa Clara Jones Chicago Amelia Delay Minnie Omaha Johnnie Kathryn Nebraska Guide Rock Herman City Kathryn, Smith Marienhofe Dora Upphoff Boom M. W. A. Lodge German Lutheran Church Glendale Church Louisville Beam Walter R. Robb First Christian Church of Jesus Glendale

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

Deeply appreciative of acts of kindness shown during the last illness and in bereavement. Gratitude for sympathy, assistance, and floral offerings. Forever grateful. Mrs. E. B. Perry and children.

E. B. Perry

Advertise your want in the Jour nal for results

An invitation to place want ads in the Journal to reach readers seeking services or sales. The notice urges advertisers to submit inquiries through the newspaper office for timely responses and placement.

Journal

Meisinger family buys Cedar Creek home

Adam Meisinger and Mrs Ar thur Meisinger were in the city yesterday visiting friends. Meisinger said he closed a deal for a new Cedar Creek residence, purchasing the Jacob Fornoff property once owned by Paul Roberts. The home is praised as pleasant and near the farm, ideal for tilling soil and helping with crops.

Adam Meisinger Arthur Meisinger Adam

Makes a Real Auctioneer From Wednesdays Daily

Allen J. Beeson former Cass county judge and prominent attorney proved an ace in the hole as he officiated at the sale of the late Judge Brobst residence in Louisville. Report says his bidding raised the price to a very high figure and left friends pleased with his unexpected talent as an auctioneer.

Allen J. Beeson Cass County Bar Brobst Louisville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nehawka Stewart Joe J. Stibal Schmidtmann Ilverstr Are Fred P. Busch Phoenix Hosiery Bobbie Hallstrom Silverstrype Silverstrype Co New York City Col Bates Bates Book Store Rebekahs Aid Building Fund H. M. Soennichsen Store of Big Values John J. Boom Glendale Cemetery Kirschbaum
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