Henry Hirzis Laid 70 Last Long Sleep
The Plattsmouth, Nebraska, community honored Henry Hirzis, killed in the Argonne, with funeral services at a city park and a cemetery burial. The Elks, American Legion, and Ladies Auxiliary led the procession, with a flag draped hearse, a firing squad, and a final salute as family received the flag. The service included Rev. Kottich’s sermon and a memorial by Attorney W. G. Kieck. Many residents from Cass County attended.
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Plattsmouth
Hirz
Missouri Pacific
Elks Lodge
Siete
The
Elks
American Legion
Court House
the Legion
Omaha
Emil Hild
Legion Post
Guy Waris
Elke Band
E. H. Schulchow
Carl Wohlfarth
Henry Lutz
Joe Smetana
Milton Duxbury
Muran
H. Kottich
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Sarrowing
Oek Pill
Leficn
W. G. Kieck
Hill 204
Argonne
Kottich
France
E. J. MacAvoy
Cass County
Remark on Funeral Attendees and Societies of the Deceased
The text notes many mourners and friends, highlighting the deceased's affiliations with numerous societies and old-time acquaintances. It emphasizes the breadth of connections and the respect shown by diverse groups at the interment.
Death of Mrs. Alex Storey Reported in Pennsylvania
Mrs H L Oldham of Murray received word Friday of the death of Mrs Alex Storey wife of a brother of Mrs Oldham. She died at 2 pm Thursday at Weetfield Pennsylvania where the Storey family resided. Funeral services were held Saturday at the family home and interment followed there.
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H. L. Oldham
Murray
Pennsylvania
Alex Storey
Oldham
Weetfield
Storey
Old Civil War veterans to attend national G A R encampment
The Grand Army of the Republic national encampment will be held in Indianapolis at the end of the month with a large turnout of veterans, including Cass County attendees like R. B. Windham Asbury Jacks and the Glenns and Kirkpatrick family from Nehawka. Windham notes past meetings drew strong interest and attendance, with Columbus Ohio in two years prior marking his peak involvement.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cass County
R. B. Windham
Asbury
Grand Army
Windham
Columbus
Ohio
Dorothea Golding Laid To Rest In Omaha Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothea Golding were held yesterday morning at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Omaha. Rabbi Cohn led the service. pallbearers included M. and Briggs and others. She passed beside her husband who died seventeen years ago, marking the loss felt by longtime residents.
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Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Omaha
Cohn
Dorothea Golding
Pleasant Hill
Rabbi Cohn
Temple Turael
M. & Briggs
KR. W. Knorr
Frank Fencer
Herman Wallstraub
Frank Foreman
W. I. Howtlend
Golding
Visits Here Sunday by Morris Palmer Heir to Omahan Ties
Morris Palmer son of the late George Palmer of Omaha and grandson of Captain H E Palmer spent a few hours in the city yesterday. He attended the young men's Bible class at the Methodist church and was a guest at the Wescott home, friends of the Palmers. He plans to return to Harvard to resume his studies.
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Morris Palmer
George Palmer
Omaha
H. E. Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Harvard
Methodist Church
Wescott
Palmers
A B Enjoys Fine Party at Rectory
From Tuesday's Daily Fontenelle chapter Daughters of the American Revolution sent invitations for a child’s history parity at St. Luke's rectory on Monday evening September 18. Guests dressed in colonial costumes arrived and were welcomed by Miss Elizabeth Waddick others. After dinner a business session discussed plans to fund a memorial tablet for Cases county and American history studies with Mrs H R Cole leading explorations and discoveries.
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Fontenelle
Daughters of the
Elizabeth Waddick
New England
W. 5. Yee
Madame Leete
Helen Wescott
Elizabeth Waddieck
Ursular Herold
Returns From West A. G. Ronan Visits Pacific Coast Towns
RETURNS FROM WEST A. G. Ronan has just returned home after an outing along the Pacific coast. He visited Seattle and Tacoma, met old Platistmouth residents who now live near Eugene and Portland, and saw crop conditions described as excellent though local working conditions are poor.
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A. G. Ronan
Pacific Coast
Eas T
Ole Roman
Seattle
Eugene
Reman
Charles Hassman
Chris Christensen
John Swanson
Portland
Frank Smith
Roman
Washingston
Tacoma
John Sharp
Earnest Plager
George Bates
Pleasant Birthday Party for Master Thomas Swoboda
The west city home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swoboda hosted a calm birthday gathering for their son Thomas Swoboda on his tenth anniversary. Children including Teresa Donat Rose Janda Alice Wooster Edith Cecile and Josephine Janda Clement Matthew Janda Robert Hadraba George Swaiek and Raphael Janda joined in games music and refreshments around a birthday cake with ten candles.
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Tom Swoboda
Thomas Swoboda
Teresa Donat
Rose Janda
Alice Wooster
Edith
Cecile
Josephine Janda
Clement
Matthew Janda
Robert Hadraba
George Swaiek
Raphael Janda
Miss Jane Herold Wins Second Prize at State Fair
Little Jane Herold, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Herold of Plattsmouth, earned second prize among 200 Nebraska babies at the state fair with 93.3 points. Judges noted her winning disposition and handsome appearance, bringing pride to her family and city.
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Jane Herold
Peter Herold
Nebraska
Little Jane
Plattsmouth
Books Books Books at the Journal Office
An ad announces vast volumes for sale at the Journal Office with emphasis on quantity and availability. The copy underscores variety and urge to visit or inquire for books.
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Journal
Salvation Army fund drive set for countywide expansion
The Salvation Army will launch its annual fund drive to extend home service departments. The Gwoto for Cass county has been fixed at 1600. Meeting of the county advisory board is called for Tuesday at 2 o clock at J P Faler’s office to discuss fundraising plans.
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Salvation Army
Gwoto
Cass County
J. P. Faler
Respect for the flag wanes on streets during funeral march
From Tuesday's Ibair report on Henry Hirzon's funeral procession observers note a lack of patriotic display as the United States flag passes. Many men do not remove hats or salute, while concert crowds show higher respect. The piece urges renewed reverence for national symbols alike to wartime and civic displays.
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Ibair
Henry Hirzon
France
England
Germany
United States
United States Army
Navy
Land lottery winner finds 160 acre tract near Torrington
Harvey J. Heneger, a Torrington land lottery winner, returns home pleased with his 160 acre claim. The site lies six miles from Torrington, near a new Union Pacific extension townsite. Heneger plans to move back early next year to farm and irrigate eighty two acres.
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Harvey J. Heneger
Torrington
Wyoming
Mr. Heneger
Toerrington
Union Pacific
Heneger
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Attestations
The Hirz Schutz Guenthner Guenthner groups express gratitude for kindness shown after a bereavement. They thank the American Legion Elks American Legion Auxiliary St Pauls church techies auxiliary for funeral participation and flowers and all generous friends.
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American Legion
The
Elks
American Legion Auxilary
Techies
St Paul's Church
Helen
Dorothy Hirz
W. A. Schutz
Fred Guenthner, Jr
Mrs A A Alexander Returns From Omaha Hospital
Mrs A A Alexander improves after weeks of treatment in Omaha for a nervous breakdown. Her husband Mr Alexander brings her home Sunday evening to stay with her mother Mrs George Grebe until she regains health. He plans to leave for Roseville California midweek while she stays on.
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A. A. Alexander
Omaha
Diphtheria Claims Fifth Birthday in Chicago Hospital
In Plattsmouth Nebraska the McLeod family endures a second tragedy within weeks as five year old Catherine dies in Chicago after a diphtheria bout. The child suffered heart trouble and could not leave the hospital. Father travels to Chicago for funeral services while the community extends sympathy to the parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hartwick.
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Joseph McLeod
Chicago
Catherine
Plattsmouth
W. J. Hartwick
W C J U Meets With Mrs Westcott in Sunny Side Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathered at Sunnyside on high school hill to greet Mrs E H Weecott and visiting member Mrs C E Westatt of Los Angeles. About 35 guests attended as the group shared remarks, a recitation by Mrs William Baird, and refreshments.
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Sunnyside
Wesecott
High School Hill
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
E. H. Weecott
C. E. Westatt
Los Angeles
Cause of Temperance
William Baird
A Fine Boy Born to Roy A Mayfield Family
Roy A Mayfield the barber welcomes a fine bouncing boy weighing twelve and a half pounds. The baby is the first son in the family and both mother and child are doing nicely. Friends across the city join in wishing the newborn a long and successful life.
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Roy A. Mayfield
Malvern Wins Hard Fought Baseball Game
The Eagles traveled to Malvern Iowa and defeated the local fast baseball aggregation by a score of 5 to 0. Connors and Gradeville were the battery for the locals while McCord and Pete Lyck of Omaha did the work for the Iowa team. The locals impressed Iowa fans with solid play throughout the game.
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Eagles
Malvern
Iowa
Connors
Gradeville
McCord
Pete Lyck
Omaha
Pontius Leaves Cass County Charge for Geneva
The Nebraska conference of the United Brethren church named Rev. E. H. Pontius as pastor of the Geneva church and leader of its district tributary area, prompting his removal from Cass County after years of service. Rev. W. L. Cram moves to Mynard and Rev. T. K. Surface goes to Beatrice.
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Cass County
E. H. Pontius
Nebraska
United Brethern Church
Lincoln
Caldwell Memorial Church
Geneva
W. L. Cram
Mynard
T. K. Surface
Beatrice
Huneke Woman Recovering After Omaha Operation
Mrs. W. F. Huneke of this city underwent surgery yesterday at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. She was brought to Omaha Sunday and the operation aimed to relieve a long illness. Latest reports say she is as well as could be expected at this time.
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W. F. Huneke
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Mrs Ed Button Stricken By Pleurisy At Vine Street Home
Mrs Ed Button became ill at her Vine street residence due to a pleurisy attack and a physician was summoned. She is reported to be somewhat improving today after the bout.
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Ed Button
Vine Street
Still Shows Improvement for Mrs Swatek After Operation
Mrs W A Swatek, operated on recently in Omaha, shows a pleasing gain in strength and her condition is reported most favorable. It is hoped she may return home to this city in a week or ten days.
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W. A. Swatek
Omaha
Pioneer minister dies after long service in state
The Rev. John Gallagher aged seventy five died yesterday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Robert Smith in Omaha. He was a pioneer Methodist minister, once pastor at Weeping Water and later at Plattsmouth, serving in the 1870s and residing here in the 1880s. He had been retired from active ministry for eight years.
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John Gallagher
Robert Smith
Omaha
Gallagher
Weeping Water
Plattsmouth
Mrs Klaus Speck and sister visit Lincoln
Mrs. Claus Speck and her sister Mrs Claude Sharp of Los Angeles visited Lincoln in the latter part of the past week. They were guests of friends and were entertained at dinner by Mayor and Mrs Frank Zehring and by Mesdames Wilcox and Sharp. They returned via Union and were entertained there by friends between trains.
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Claus Speck
Claude Sharp
Los Angeles
Lincoln
Capital City
Frank Zehring
Mesdames
W. E. Wilcox
Clay Sharp
Union
Mrs. Schanz Returns Home After Major Operation
Last evening Mrs. George Schanz Sr returned from Omaha where she had been for some time following a severe operation. Her return brings much relief to her husband who had been greatly worried during her hospital stay.
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George Schanz, Sr
Omaha
Schanz
Young couple wed in surprise city ceremony
Miss Edna Peterson and Mr. John Schultz married at ten this morning in St Barnabas Episcopal church Omaha. The bride, a known musician and St Luke's worker, and the groom, a Burlington shop employee, plan a weeklong west honeymoon with relatives.
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Edna Peterson
John Schultz
Omaha
Charles Peterson
Ciorest
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Lloyd Holdsapple
St. Luke's Church
Burlington
Mrs. Schultz
St Marys Guild Is Entertained
The St Marys Guild of St Luke's church was hosted by Mrs Claus Speck on Locust Street with assistance from Mrs Sharpe of Los Angeles and Mrs Percy Field. Guests enjoyed needlework, social talk, and a two course luncheon in a cozy home, marking a pleasant afternoon.
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St. Mary's Guild
St. Luke's Church
Claus Speck
Locust Street
Motors To Missouri
Yesterday afternoon a party of Mr. and Mrs. John Hirz, Louisa Baumegart, Marie Prohnska, Mary Hobscheidt and Anna Egen berger departed by auto for Kirksville Missouri. They will visit Miss Lena Hirz who is taking a nursing course at the A M 0 hospital. Mr. Baumegart drove the car and the group expects a fine trip and a delightful visit.
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John Hirz
Louisa Baumegart
Marie Prohnska
Mary Hobscheidt
Anna Egenberger
Kirksville
Missouri
Lena Hirz
Baumegart
Lena
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Rapidis
G A. R
Iast
Tomi
Terikan Legion
Veteren
M&s
A.B
E. H. Wescott
U. B. Church
Eric Peterson
ST. Mary’s Guild
Episcopal Church
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Plattsmouth and
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