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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
8
In a storm battered improvised trial, Richard Gordon calls George Williston to testify about cattle and betrayal. Mary defends while Jim attacks, then Langford restrains the rioting prisoner as officers reclaim control.
A blizzard grips a county seat as wind, snow, and cold close around. Mary, Louise, Dale, Langford and Gordon gather by an immense fire in the sitting room while plans unfold. Langford promises help, noting the Scribe will handle the trial, though they fear the courthouse burned last night.
A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Wes Taylor on April 22. C. W. Spence visits from Havelock with family. M. L. Williams spent Easter at Beatrice with his daughter attending school. Uncle Henry Lenhoff from Lincoln visits farm south of town. Lightning hits the German Lutheran church steeple with minor damage during a rain storm. Jr. and Mrs. George Rand return from Holdrege. Mr. Rand improving and they plan a two week visit with a daughter in South Dakota. C G Clifford goes to Glenwood Iowa for the funeral of Mrs. Dorans and son Andrew, who died shortly apart near Lincoln. Dorans, formerly of Louisville, worked as foreman in the old quarries. remains sent to Glenwood for interment.
A Manitoba editor notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aid biliousness from sedentary life. He describes them as gentle and effective, clearing the digestive tract and the head. Price 25 cents. Samples are free. F. G. Fricke & Co.
Mrs. John Carper traveled home to Denver after visiting her father’s funeral. L. J. Hall and wife left for Petersburg Nebraska for several days with relatives. Wes Clark suffered a leg injury from a pop bottle explosion but remains only lightly harmed. Miss Mary Foster, county superintendent, visited Avoca schools and Ervin district. Mrs. T. G. Barnum went to Lincoln after word her sister Emma Wallace was gravely ill and to undergo surgery. George Graves left for Bartlesville Oklahoma to join the league hall team under contract. Mrs. Cave Lallue and children moved to Maeszner Nebraska where Cave had earlier established a blacksmith shop. Reese Delaney plans a new residence costing about $2,000 east of the school. W. S. Benning contractor and Joe and Emery Bauer carpenters.
The Ladies of St John s Church announce a supper at Coates Hall on Tuesday evening May 19th. Proceeds benefit church programs and local missions.
Nehawka notes Wesley Magney sold one farm to Alph Tucker and bought another. Governor Sheldon visited with family and staff ahead of Pacific coast trip. A son born April 18 to Mr and Mrs A L Fries. L H Young and brother Robert shipped a carload of hogs to South Omaha with notable write up. Wessel family grieving as Mathies Wessel dies near eighty three in Sweden Holstein Germany.
Dr. Neely visits Wabash to see Mrs. Van Every who is very ill with araemic poisentie. Mrs. Amanda Bailey grows sicker at her daughter’s home. Mrs. William Atchison recovers from typhoid enough to ride to town. Miss Effie Wilson completes a four room cotter on Hollandbeck farm to replace a burned house. Loren Parish to farm the place. Sy Mungers orders a Cincinnati runabout automobile to arrive next week. Charley Clane expected home with touring car from Washington. Grand news from Saxtone about a new republican boy. Jenna KR. Baird retires then rents Ben Holman lots and plants potatoes. He plans to ship to Southern Texas via Missouri Pacific switch.
Good pasture in plenty for horses and cattle with water available. Enquire of JouN Ruthford.
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