Three Bars in the Crossfire as Jesse Blick Trial Opens
In a bustling Velpen era town the crowd gathers for the Jesse Blick trial. Dick Gordon probes a wary jury while Paul Langford testifies about a branded steer missing from his range, linking the case to Williston and tense frontier politics.
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South Dakota
Jesse Blick
Gordon
Tenderfoot
Nat
Paul Langford
Williston
Kemah County
Iown
Langford
Mr. Langford
George Williston
Wes
Munson
Velpen
Sioux City
Louise
Dr Kinsey Arrives to Offer Hot Springs Home Treatment
Dr Ben W Kinsey arrives in Plattsmouth for three days at the Riley Hotel parlor offering the Hot Springs System of home treatment for chronic diseases including rheumatism nerves and heart conditions. He cites Nebraska Journal extracts and testimonials from Hallam and others to endorse the method and invites consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben W. Kinsey
Hot Springs
Nebraska
Mth
Streets
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Riley Hotel
Dr. Kinsey
Kinsey
United States
Nebraska State Journal
Hallan
August Albers
Mr. Albers
Hallam
Neb
Avugustt Albers
11Th
14Th
Crowded Courthouse Opens Busy Judge Dale Day
The next morning the hall filled early as townspeople blocked walks to the courthouse. Judge Dale arrived to a packed room while Mary sits with Langford’s party. The county attorney Gordon and the ardent Small exhibit tense, vivid exchanges as the day unfolds with jurors seated and spectators buzzing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford
Gordon
Paul
Mary
Louise
Judge Dale
Kemah
Sicus
Dale
Small
Jesse Black
Piano giveaway sparks local promotion in Plattsmouth
A leading Plattsmouth merchant offers a $450 piano to the person lodge school or church that buys the most merchandise during the season. The promotion is claimed to be legitimate and overseen by Mr. Fanger of the Department Store. The piece notes the opportunity to win an up to date instrument and criticizes street hustlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Garnum
Plattsmouth
Fanger
Nebraska
Hoback to Leave Farm Life for Nehawka Home
Ben F. Hoback, living on a southwest of here farm since 1856, will move his family to a Nehawka residence around August 1. Oscar Hoback will manage the farm when the move occurs, following a prosperous farming career and accumulated property. Meanwhile John Miller and W. P. Speck faced the court for drunkenness and fighting, each fined $110 and costs after statements were heard.
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Ben F. Hoback
Here
Nehawka
Oscar
Hoback
Union Ledger
John Miller
W. P. Speck
Mr. Archer
Pasture for Rent Near Murray Seeks Summer Use
Advertises pasture for rent suitable for about thirty head of horses or cattle with running water. Located on a farm 44 miles northwest of Murray. Contact W. K. Shepherdson.
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Murray
W. K. Shepherdson
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Daffy
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Red Sanderson
Red
Sanderson
Cordon
Plattsmount
Vee
Ietter
Cass County
the Bank OF
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