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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
3
Jas and Layton placed explosives in Cedar Creek pond to capture fish. Afterward they faced fear of penalties and possible charges as investigators reviewed the action.
A Cedar Creek report says James Layton dynamited a pond to stun fish and fled the state after stealing a horse from neighbor Hessenslow. He heads toward Aberdeen while authorities seek requisition papers. horse later returned. Penalty for borrowing a horse is a $100 fine or ninety days in jail. Additional notes cover a staff change at Wurl Bros. and a revenue inspector's visit.
Local shops received orders for four G3 class locomotives and must handle heavy repair demand. To keep pace, workers began a 55 hour week last Wednesday with overtime likely as weather cools. The influx makes Havelock a center of activity for Nebraska’s fall and winter freight needs.
W ht Thacker aged about 78 native of Ohio died at his son Harvey Thacker 1108 Sixth Corsu from cancer and old age. He leaves Harvey and John Thacker of this city and a daughter in Plattsmouth. Funeral 2 pm tomorrow from the late residence Wyuka cemetery. Mrs Mary Brinkman is the daughter and the family attended the funeral in Nebraska City Sunday.
County commissioners rejected bids from Sheely Bridge Co Omaha Standard and John Tolle firms for Louisville bridge repairs estimating about 15000 dollars needed. They called bids exorbitant and adjourned the matter for later review. Sudden Death Near Weeping Water reports Mrs James Schwab died early morning from internal hemorrhage near Weeping Water.
A party led by Gol. W. L. Wilson departs for Lincoln to join a camping group in Wyoming for three to four weeks of hunting and fishing. Miss Florence Dovey of Plattsmouth will join the party in Lincoln.
Mr and Mrs Ferguson hosted a surprise ninthteenth birthday for Miss Alice Ferguson on Saturday, joined by the Schlater and Biggerald families and neighbors from Plattsmouth. The gathering at John L. Bergison’s home near Loisville featured old friends, stories, and a festive meal, with attendees traveling from Louisville and Wabash. The event marked a warm reunion and well wishes for Alice’s future.
A Lincoln dispatch to the Omaha Bee reports Nemaha and Johnson counties instructed their congressional delegates for Pollard, suggesting a large margin to nominate. Judge Jessen remains in the race and may seek his county’s support, while Lancaster delegates might split from Pollard if possible. The Hirst district contest has heated up with bitter feelings between rival supporters.
Gonrad Schinter returned home after visiting friend John Pergison four miles south of Louisville. Farmers on the county’s west side report heavy rains last week a cloudburst that drowned sixty hogs and one steer near Manley.
The city government under Mayor Gering and a cooperative council has cut taxes by ten mills and improved streets and sidewalks. The journal credits steady leadership and city-wide cooperation, noting improved public works and continued tax relief for residents. The Nebraska Burlington crop report also highlights favorable conditions for corn, wheat, sugar beets, potatoes, peaches, apples, oats, and recovering pastures across districts.
Union special reports extensive preparations for the eighteenth annual Old Settlers Reunion of Cass and adjacent counties to be held August 1 and 2. Hamburg Ta band of twenty first class musicians will perform and notable speakers include Captain L W Billingsley Lincolns Matthew Gering Portsmouth Judge William Hayward Nebraska City and J C French Madison Mo. Ballgames and free outdoor exhibitions are planned.
Stockton special reports Emma Le Doux was condemned to death for the murder of Albert H. McVickar, a miner and former live-in partner. The sentence set for October 1 follows her earlier arrest connected to a trunk shipment incident and a prior related murder linked to A N McVicar. The judge who presided attended the trial, and an appeal was signaled.
A Lincoln special reports the Galusha controversy over publishing constitutional amendment notices. State officials urge editors to print special editions or supplements today or Sunday to meet a three month rule, with fear of court invalidation and party defeat.
Six year old Tommie Miller rides away with a spring wagon and team near Giese's saloon on St street. The sheriff and town chief pursue, the boy confesses at home, and is sent to county attorney for questioning after a reprimand.
The Journal notes the season’s finest peaches brought to the office by Hed Ruffner. The fruit is described as very large and mammoth in size with about a bushel on the tree. Ruffner hopes for many more, claiming the fruit cannot be rivaled in Cass County.
Bids will be received at the office of Cass County clerk for the turnishing of coal for the courthouse, county farm and poor farm for the coming year. Bids must be filed by noon on August 2, 1904 with W. I. Rowenbane, County Clerk.
A vintage ad explains sunburn and insect stings and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine remedy. It urges readers to seek the box from G Fricke & Co and Gering for authentic products.
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