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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1921

Page

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Funeral of Andrew S. Rainey Held at Home and Cemetery

The funeral for Andrew Sherman Rainey was conducted at his brother W. H. Rainey’s home with Rev. A G Hollowell delivering a sermon titled For the Living Know That They Shall Die. A Presbyterian quartet sang two hymns before the procession to Horning cemetery for burial. The death shocks his wife, children, mother, and siblings, as Rainey becomes the first of thirteen children to pass away, with the community offering support through Christian faith.

Andrew Sherman Rainey W. H. Rainey A. G. Hollowell The Christian Church Presbyterian Church H. G. McClusky F. A. Cloidt R. W. Knorr B. A. McElwain Jesus Savior Horning Mr. Rainey

JOE H. SMITH VICTIM OF THEFT IN PLATTSMOUTH

Joseph H. Smith visiting relatives in Plattsmouth reported a theft last night at the Hotel Plattsmouth livery barn. While ill and resting, six silver dollars were stolen from his pocketbook and only a dime remained, the war tax, leaving Smith to depart today for Leavenworth Kansas.

Joseph H. Smith National Soldiers Leavenworth Kan Mr. Smith Morpheus

Missionary Work Discussed At First Methodist Service

Miss Kirchoff spoke at the First Methodist church yesterday morning on home missionary work. She described church efforts in foreign city missions, aid to the needy, and combating false teachings, receiving close attention from the congregation.

First Methodist Church

Return anticipated for Mrs. W. A. Swa tek from hospital

Mrs. W. A. Swatek remains in St. Joseph Hospital Omaha and continues to gain strength. Doctors expect she may be able to return home in a few days as her condition improves and family and friends express relief at her improving health.

W. A. Swatek St. Joseph Hospital Omaha

Journal want-ads deliver wonderful results

Classified ads in the Journal offer affordable rates with strong results. Readers are urged to try them for effective notices and listings.

Young Couple Weds Quietly in Home Ceremony

At 8 p m Saturday Mr George Jones of Mooresville Missouri and Miss Beulah Keithley of Ponca Oklahoma married at the Hudgins residence. Rev A G Hollowell read the lines and the couple will reside in this city where the groom has recently lived.

T. W. Hudgins George Jones Mooresville Missouri Beulah Keithley Ponca Oklahoma A. G. Hollowell The Christian Church

Baseball dispute ends game as visitors quit over call

The Ralston team left the field in a sixth inning dispute with the Eagles, who tied the score at four after a five inning rally. Harry Winscott was ruled out on a foul call, provoking further contention as the visitors refused to continue forfeit and left with their gate money.

Ralston Sterling Eagles Omaha Eagles Harry Winscott Aston Winséolt

Affairs of Anatol dazzles in lavish Strand showing

Parmele Theatre critic reports crowded Strand matinee for The Affairs of Anatol. He praises Cecil B. DeMille and Paramount for lavish production and credits Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson and others for fitting their parts perfectly. The reviewer calls it the greatest picture in three and a half years of cinema.

Metropolis Anatol Strand Cecil B. de Mille Paramount Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter Bebe Daniels Monte Blue Wanda Hawley Theodore Roberts Agnes Ayres Theodore Kosloff Polly Moran Raymond Hatton Julia Faye Guy Oliver Charles Ogle Parmele Theatre Coo A. W. Cloidt

Operation Successful Mrs Nettie Stanton Recovers After Surgery

The many friends throughout the county will be pleased to learn that Mrs Nettie Stanton of Union, operated on at Rochester Minnesota last Thursday, withstood the procedure in fine shape. A second operation is planned in two weeks and is expected to restore her to good health. The case has proved easier to handle than anticipated.

Nettie Stanton Union Rochester Minnesota

Cars Smash Up Near G Perry Farm

A serious automobile accident occurred about 7 30 pm on the federal highway south of the city near Glen Perry s farm. The Oakland touring car owned by Crum of near Nehawka and John Hadraba s Overland roadster were badly damaged with Crum s car nearly demolished though no one was seriously injured.

Glen Perry Oakland Crum Nehawka John Hadraba Hadraba Murray Perry Place

Stars and Stripes Praise From Local Citizen

Fred Wagner letters that celebrate the Stars and Stripes as the highest symbol of freedom. He urges reverence for the flag and faith in American ideals while praising the nation and its citizens amid past government errors.

Fred Wagner Plattsmouth Journal United States United States of America Commonwealth Hotel Wagner

Birthday celebration for Mrs. J. H. Meisinger in Cass County

Family and sixty to seventy two guests gathered at the Meisinger home to honor Mrs. J. H. Meisinger on her seventy second birthday. The party featured baskets of foods prepared by Meisinger women and a birthday dinner, with social visiting and well wishes for many more happy years.

J. H. Meisinger Cass County Grandma Messinger

Puls family to settle in Plattsmouth for winter

L H Puls and his wife with children return from a Perkins county farm near Grant to Cass county. They will live at Mrs. Adam Hild’s home in Plattsmouth to care for the house during the winter while praising excellent crops and favorable yields for local farmers.

L. H. Puls Perkins County Grant Cass County Plattsmouth

Lost items found ad hints in journal listing

A terse note suggests placing a journal advertisement to recover lost belongings. The prompt hints that the ad could be used to claim satisfaction or closure, without detailing specific items or parties involved.

City Council Deliberates Paving Districts and Lighting Reform

City council debates new paving districts on Pearl street and Main street with curb work, parking changes, and funding. They discuss police staffing on Main street, telegraph taxation, sidewalk issues, and plans for a municipal lighting plant to relieve high rates.

Pearl Street Seventh Tenth Street Main Street Burliington Station Seventh Street L. F. Terryberry Ptacek McCarthy F. W. Whitten Western Union Telegraph Company Electric Light Telegraph Judiciary Committee Wintersteen Hilll Hartford Johnson Duxbury Bestor Kroehler Sixth Messrs. Ptacek Schulhof C. E. Whittiker Fire and Water Committee Fire Department Schulhel Light Committee Kuykendall Light Company Ant Pine Courcilman Maurer Beeson Altho Maurer Fifth Ward Wester Pear Street Seenth Street Masonic Home Masonic Home Board Rock Street Eighth Street Bert Coleman Lindeman Howe Knorr Brittain Sebatka Councilman

Young Couple Wed in Holyoke Colorado

The wedding of Thomas Heinrich son of Mrs Mary Heinrich of Holyoke occurred on September 21 at the bride’s home in Holyoke. Elsie Agnes Rapp of Holyoke became his wife as friends gathered from near and far. After the ceremony the couple visited Plattsmouth with relatives and plan to settle on a farm near Holyoke.

Thomas Heinrich Mary Heinrich Holyoke Colorado Elsie Agnes Rapp Charles C. Rapp Plattsmouth Mr. Heimrich Happin Heinrich

Roseville Woman Relapses After California Trip

Mrs. A. A. Alexander of Roseville California has relapsed into nervous prostration after visiting Omaha for treatment. Taken to Ford Hospital in Omaha she had previously improved and hoped to return home but worsened again. Her husband Mr. Alexander departed for the west after delaying his trip.

A. A. Alexander Roseville Cal George Grebe Ford Hospital Omaha Alexander Mr. Alexander California West

Rev A V Hunter Transferred to Gothenberg Church

The Methodist conference appointed ministers statewide and moved Rev A V Hunter from Plattsmouth to Gothenberg in a new field. Hunter chose the assignment after friends here urged his return, while Rev John Calvert takes Plattsmouth and will preach here next Sunday.

Methodist Conference Gothenberg Calvert A. V. Hunter Plattsmouth Hunter Feld John Calvert Methodist Benson Omaha

Plattsmouth Visitors Enjoy Picnic at Nebraska Fisheries

Auto parties from Plattsmouth and guests traveled to the Nebraska state fisheries near South Bend for a pleasant fall picnic. The cool weather enhanced the outing as J. W. Crabill family Alice, W. G. Brooks family Nebraska City, Luke L. Wiles family, Edgar Wescott, and Glenn Perry of near Murray joined the gathering.

Plattsmouth Nebraska Alice W. G. Brooks Nebraska City Luke L. Wiles Edgar Wescott Glenn Perry Murray

Bankers' Special Train Passes Through City En Route to Denver

This afternoon a special train of twelve Pullmans and baggage cars moved west through the city bound for Denver where bankers are holding a convention this week.

Bankers Denver

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Andrew Rainey Joe H. Smith Ralstonites Awatos G. Perry Farm Nchawka Overland Council Hads H. J. Chandler William Grebe Frank Detlef Alvin Jones Kroehler Bros Mdse Harry Smith Hook and Liddera H. Gouchenour John Zitka Same John Stuart Frank Boetel Carl Egenberger Ea Corner OQ. L. York J. N. Elliott Carl Zavgren John Maurer Is J. Iverson J. Richey Miise Journal New Field Saas Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve System First National Bank BANK
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