Supreme Court Bars Nebraska Lumber Dealers from Illegal Trade Practices
The Nebraska Supreme Court enjoined Secretary Bird Critchfield and other officers of the Nebraska Lumber Dealers' Association from acts in restraint of trade violating state anti trust laws. The court held Critchfield guilty of unlawful acts. the association is not dissolved but ordered to deter such conduct, with several firms enjoined and knowledge of acts attributed to officers. The decision notes the association’s size and reforms, and affirms parts of Referee Post's report while stressing unlawful efforts to limit competition.
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Supreme Court
Bird Critchfield
Nebraska Lumber Dealers’ Association
Letton
Critchfield
Norris Brown
Thompson
H. M. Sinclair
Kearney
Nebraska
A. M. Post
Moore and Hunsaker
Rogers Lumber Co
Searle & Chapin Lumber Co
P. D. Smith Co
Staplehurst Lumber Co
the Barnett Lumber Co
Plowing Disaster After Thunderstorm Kills Five Horses
Osmond Nebraska April 22 1908 A farmer describes a severe storm that killed five horses sheltering behind a straw stack while two men Earl York age nineteen and his father Mr York were plowing. Earl died beneath the animals and the father suffered injuries as fire and debris worsened the scene.
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Osmond
Neb
Noor
Lee York
Earl
Look Out for Counterfeit Five Dollar Silver Certificate
A new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate displays poor photo mechanical quality. Series IS75 with letter C and plate number 790 is noted. Authenticated features like the seal treasury number and large numeral appear sound. the Indian head portrait and lathe work are poorly done with broken lines. The back color nearly matches the genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service Department
J. W. Lyons
Chas. H. Treat
United States
Treasury
Normal Training Work Satisfactory Report
J A Downey inspector of normal training in public schools returned to Ashland after inspecting the local program. He told a reporter the work at this place was satisfactory and progress was fair.
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J. A. Downey
Ashland
GOGHATY COMMIS SIGNERS DOINGS
County board met on April 21 with full members present. Minutes approved. J W Johnson appointed April 4 1908 to view a proposed road from section 11 1 12 east of meridian north one mile to half section line. report unfavorable. A protest against widening a public road from 25 to 40 feet was filed by John McKay and 59 others. Bids for four Cass county records were opened from Reese Publishing Omaha Printing and Klopp Bartlett. Various claims listed and ordered paid from general, road, and bridge funds. Board adjourned to May 5 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnson
John McKay
Cass County
Reese Publishing Company
Omaha Printing Company
Kopp, Bartlett Company
Sreneral
Hart & Son
Moise
C. KR. Jordan
L. D. Switzer
M- L. Freidrich
Klopp
Bartlett.Co
Platts
Water Co
W. Johnson
C. Heisel
Geo
Olive
J. H. Tams
L. Schatz
W. &. Rosenereans
Eck Gees
Bridge Fund
Neb. Construction Co
Wcxue Caeenns Coe
W. E. Rosencrans
New 5 HP Roberts Marine Engine Bought for Viking
Eric Backstrom and Eric Manstedt purchase a Roberts 5 horsepower marine engine for their gasoline launch the Viking. Emil J. Weyrich acts as local Roberts engine agent for the sale and installation is expected to bring days of enjoyment on the river at Plattsmouth.
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Plattsmouth
Roberts’ Marine
Eric Backstrom
Eric Manstedt
Viking
Emil J. Weyrich
Roberts Engine Company
Excursion travelers depart for Lincoln and California
Mrs. C. A. Rawls Mrs. T. H. Pollock and Ellen depart on the fast mail for Lincoln to join a California excursion. They are accompanied to the capitol city by T. H. Pollock who remains busy with business and would likely have joined if possible.
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C. A. Rawls
T. H. Pollock
Ellen
D. C. Morgan
Gertrude
Lincoln
California
Capitol City
Pollock
Additional Birth Boosts James Rebal Household
The fourth and first ward assessor James Rebal and his wife welcomed a new baby boy last Saturday. Both mother and infant are reported to be doing well as the family expands amid a period of political activity and local elections.
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James Rebal
Bropmaker
Triffe
Big Bill Engine Derails in Local Yards
This morning engine No. 2116 nicknamed Big Bill ran off the track in the local yards at the switch. Guard rails were torn up but the track remained largely undisturbed. It took about an hour to return the locomotive to the rails.
Reminiscence of Early Days in Cass County Nebraska
Mrs. James R. Porter of Haigler Nebraska visits in the city with old friend Mrs. Harriet A. Sharp. The Porter family figures in territorial Nebraska history with James R. Porter a prominent Cass County freighter and Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor in 1865.
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James R. Porter
Haigler
Neb
Harriet A. Sharp
Porter
Cass County
Denver
Territorial Democracy
Nebraska
Omaha
David Butler
Andrew J. Poppleton
Congress
John Taft
Horatio Seymour
Frank P. Blair
A. 5
Grant
Schuyler Colfax
Cresha
Main Street
J. N. Wise
Basil
Ramsey
The Making of a Better Town A.5 Will Residence Improvements
Cement walks are being laid in front of Mr Will s home and along the approach, supervised by Mr Will and his workers. H C McMahen and Sons handle the construction. The old residence is replaced by a handsome new dwelling, vastly improving the area and clearing the old mill enhances the neighborhood’s appearance.
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Will
H.C McMahen and Sons
Return of J C York after Osmond loss deepens sorrow
J C York returned Saturday from Osmond where his brother Lee York and nephew Earl were killed by lightning in a midweek storm. He reported a funeral procession over a mile long and widespread sympathy. He noted cyclone damage not fully described and met Hans Goos and Fred Ebinger in Plainview on his way home.
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J.C. York
Osmond
Lee York
Earl
York
Plainview
Hans Goos
Fred Ebinger
Burglars Strike Dr. C. A. Marshall Home
Burglars entered the residence of Dr. C. A. Marshall Wednesday night by an unlocked rear door and took about two dollars from a shopping bag on a table. They also took a few pairs of the boy's pants left outside. Mrs. E. E. Eaton heard the visitors and saw flashlight flashes but did not alert her husband until later. The onlooked figure was last heard just after 2 o'clock.
Joselyn Leaves for Missouri Valley After Father’s Death
W Joselyn departed Saturday for Missouri Valley to attend the funeral of Mr A R LeGrow who died at age seventy from arteriosclerosis. LeGrow had resided in Missouri Valley twenty six years and was survived by his wife from a prior marriage. his daughter Mrs Joselyn had cared for him this past week.
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W. Joselyn
Missouri Valley
Destructive Pender Tornado Wrecks Homes and Kills Child
A mid day tornado about thirty yards wide struck farms near Pender Nebraska, wrecking multiple homes and barns. The one year old child died, a mother was gravely injured, and several others were injured as structures, stock, and crops were destroyed over a wide area. Total damage exceeds $20 000 with many families affected.
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Pender
Nebraska
Richard Wacker
Here
District court upholds unloading allowance in rail freight case
In Lancaster County district court Judge Frost ruled for the Dierks Lumber Co. over the Missouri Pacific Railway, awarding $297.40 plus interest. The decision states that paying the shipper $5 per car for unloading and hauling lumber without car switching is not a rebate nor unlawful. The ruling clarifies the legality of the unloading arrangement.
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District Court of
Lancaster County
Lincoln News
Frost
Dierks Lumber Company
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Missouri Pacific
South
Dierks Company
Burlington
Dierks
Professor Gaines Speaks to City Teachers on Youth
At the regular city teachers meeting Friday N W Gaines addressed them on New Wine in New Bottles applying it to human life with emphasis on youth. Gaines is a young man who believes life is worth living and that boys and girls are worth the effort. Superintendent Gamble secured him, believing teachers would catch his enthusiasm and spirit. the address was well received.
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N. W. Gaines
Gaines
Gamble
Fractious horse causes buggy overturn near store
A horse left tied at the corner near Wuri's store this morning became restless, overturned the buggy and broke the harness, prompting repairs.
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Wuri
First Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Mat Sulser
Neighbors gathered to mark the couple's wedding anniversary. Friends delivered well-filled baskets and hearty cheer while men worked in the fields. Social conversation and merriment followed with timely departures after mutual good wishes.
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Mat Sulser
Bestor Family Update From Fort Omaha Visit
Daniel Bestor of the U S army signal service at Fort Omaha visits his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Bestor for the weekend. Mr Bestor will sail for the Philippines on May 5 from San Francisco to serve in the signal corps for about two years after accepting a transfer from Alaska. Dan leaves Omaha for San Francisco on April 30 to connect with the May 5 voyage.
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Daniel Bestor
U. S. Army
Fort Omaha
Herman Bestor
Bestor
Philippines
San Francisco
Signal Corps
Alaska
Dan
Pollard St. John Wed In Simple Nehoawka Ceremony
Miss Josephine Pollard and Mr. Anton St. John were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Rehawka Nehoawka. Rev Samuel Kiser officiated with only intimate friends present. The bride is a cousin of Congressman Pollard and Governor Sheldon. A short wedding trip preceded their return to a farm near here.
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Nehoawka
Josephine Pollard
Anton St. John
H. M. Pollard
Samuel Kiser
Congressman Pollard
Sheldon
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Gritchfield
Gourtiarn
Lee York and Son
C. A. Marshall's
Joselyn
Thurston County
Emil Magnuson
Magnuson
John Glover
Henry Grissman
Henry Lemar
Henry Schaefer
Dan James
Jacob Karsp
Claus Swanson
William Kelly
Albert Nash
Thurston
Aso
Wes
Flo
Professor Gaines
Gelebrate
Well Backsis
Rehawka
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