Biggs Named in Cass County Malicious Prosecution Suit
A Cass county petition filed in district court targets John M. Leyda Carl A. Rawls and Sam Biggs in a malicious prosecution case linked to an alleged July 5 1908 liquor incident involving Mayor Henry R Gering and the drug firm Gering & Co The plaintiff Mayor Gering seeks five thousand dollars claiming false charges led to arrest, detention and public disgrace and reputational damage.
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Robertson
District Court
Cass
Gering
Sam Biggs
Plaintff
Henry R. Gering
John C. Cowin
Omaha
J. J. Sullivan
Supreme Court
Matthew Gering
John M. Leyda
Carl A. Rawls
Mr. Leyda
Mr. Rawls
Biggs
Gering & Co
Plattsmouth
Rawls and Leyda
Rawls
Schmidt
Cass County
Leyda
Lincoln
Lewis Curtiss Beiter Recovering After Critical Hospital Reports
Reports from a Lincoln hospital say Lewis Curtiss Beiter is out of danger after three operations last Wednesday. The following day showed a brief crisis, then improvement. Friends here are pleased by his steady progress toward full health.
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Lincoln
Lewis Curtiss
Union Ledger
Fine fraternity emblem exhibit in city jeweler windows
Very Fine Work shows superbly executed brass fraternity emblems shaped like baggage checks in John Crabill's show windows. Created by Miss Iane Dovey, who has studied art in Chicago, the pieces display notable talent and promise a bright future.
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John Crabill
Iane Dovey
Chicago
Autocrat Paper Stock Arrives At Journal Office
Large lot of Autocrat paper with matching envelopes now available at the Journal office. Suitable for ladies correspondence, showcasing style and quality. Packages are sold in units of one hundred sheets each. come inspect and compare pricing.
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Journal
Picnic at Manawa Enjoyed by Local Party
A merry party traveled to Lake Manawa Friday for a day of leisure at the popular resort. They brought luncheon and planned boating bathing shooting the chutes and other amusements. The group included Mollie Esther Godwin Albert George and Archie Brinklow with Mrs E M Godwin and Mrs Geo Brinklow as chaperons.
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Lake Manawa
Mollie
Esther Godwin
Albert Godwin
George
Archie Brinklow
Mesdames
E. M. Godwin
Geo Brinklow
Swedish Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Anderson's Home
Swedish Sewing Society members gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Anderson's home for a sewing session and social visiting. The event concluded with a fine luncheon prepared by Mrs. Anderson, and guests expressed pleasure with the afternoon and hope to meet again.
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Mr. Aug. Anderson
Seidler Leaves After Florida Visit to See Lands
Frank Seidler of Winterest Ir departed last night on the Missouri Pacific for South Dakota to view lands. He is a cousin of Mrs Weyrich and a prominent merchant of Winterest. The visit with Mrs Weyrich’s family marked eighteen years since they last met and included a boat ride and other entertainments that left him favorably impressed.
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Frank Seidler
Winterest
John Weyrich
South Dakota
Mr. Seidler
Richey Reports Encouraging Colorado Land Prospects
J G Richey returned Friday morning from Colorado after inspecting land around Palmer Lake and near Colorado Springs. He plans further visits and may invest, noting improved crop prospects and the region's transition from desert to promising land.
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J. G. Richey
Colorado
Mr. Richey
Palmer Lake
Colorado Springs
Clerks of the City Form Mutual Benefit Association
A large turnout last evening established a clerks association led by W. C. Abblstrand as president and John R. Beeson as vice president. Julia Herman becomes treasurer with a hustling committee to recruit more clerks and invite business leaders to join.
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W. C. Abblstrand
John R. Beeson
Glen Rawls
Julia Herman
Frank Bestor
Henry Goos
Council Chamber
Jail stay and mercy for Irvin Atterberry in Main Street incident
Officer Rainey arrested Irvin Atterberry after a drunken outburst on Main Street. At the jail he slept it off and faced a lenient judge who fined him five dollars plus costs in lieu of payment. The piece also advertises Tunner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine and notes local social updates including visits and travel.
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Rainey Friday
Irvin Atterberry
Irvin
Mars
Apollo
Main Street
Rainey
Archer
John Barleycorn
Demjon
Tunner
Nature
Joseph Tuiner
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Chas. Herren
Murray
Lincoln Avenue
Ferry Road bathers spark food patrons' complaints
Patrons along the ferry road complain about youths bathing in dishabille along the road. The scene amuses some but causes embarrassment and prompts talk of arresting the "kidlets" who race by in only their innocence and laughter.
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Ferry Road
Narrow Escape From Death At Rock Bluffs Farm Separator
Mrs. W. D. Wheeler and her daughter Lizzie suffered a severe head wound and spinal concerns after stepping into an open cellar area at a separator house on ex Sheriff’s farm in Rock Bluffs precinct. Lizzie is confined to bed but shows signs of improvement after prompt medical care.
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W. D. Wheeler
Lizzie
Rock Bluffs Precinct
Miss Wheeler
J. Wheeler
Altho
Foreclosure suit filed on Jacob Sweetland estate
Livingston Loan and Building Association began a district court action to foreclose a mortgage on lot 4, block 18, Young and Hays addition, seeking 435.92. Defendants are non residents. notice by publication requested. No attorney of record.
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Livingston Loan & Building Association
Jacob Sweetland
Young & Hays
Woodruff Fights Unknown Opponent In Local Wrestling Clash
A chaotic Thursday wrestling bout at Depot Park pitted Woodruff against an unknown challenger suspected to be Hackenschmidt. Referee John Gaule tallied a draw after three falls in five, with both men exhausted and led away to Perkins. Jakie Beckman recovers from appendicitis and plans a town visit with his sister for supper at Dr. Barnes.
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Depot Park
Woodruff
Hotel de Perkins
Hackenschmidt
J. ©. York
John Gaule
Gaule
Jakie Beckman
Bateses visit near Thurman amid flood loss at Whitey’s farm
P. D. Bates and wife left Saturday for a short visit to Charley Miller near Thurman Iowa. Whitey suffered heavy spring flood losses losing nearly all his corn and raising little to feed stock. Friends regret the setback and expect a pleasant visit. J. B. Meisinger is well enough to see progress toward recovery and returns to town with friends pleased by his improvement.
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P. D. Bates
Charley Miller
Thurman
Whitey
Mr. Bates
J. B. Meisinger
Heebner Sisters Visit Miss Robertson For Several Days
Misses Ina and Ula Heebner arrive in the city as guests of Miss Marie Robertson from Nebhawka and plan to stay several days.
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Ina
Ula Heebner
Marie Robertson
Nehawka
Bellevue College elects new trustee board for two years
The Bellevue College board elected Thursday a new full board from surviving original members to serve one two and three year terms. The Omaha presbytery limit reduced Omaha members to seven, prompting the dropping of some names and the roster now lists W S Fulton E H Jenks T K Hunter W S Gibbs and others for one year plus two and three year terms with a meeting set for August in Omaha to elect an executive committee.
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J. T. Baird
Bellevue College
Baird
Omaha Bee
H. T. Clarke
Omaha
J. S. Betts
Bellevue
Plattsmouth
D. S. Schaff
Allegheny
W. C. McLean
R. W. Cleland
Los Angeles
J. P. Kernehan
Delta
Colo
Arch Wright
Enoch Benson
Brooklyn
S. P. Davidson
Tekumah
New College
W. 5
Fulton
E. H. Jenks
D. D
T. K. Hunter
R. M. L. Graden
W. H. Kearns
Beatrice
J. H. Salsbury
J. B. Haskell
M. C. McClure
Council Bluffs
Frank M. Hall
Lincoln
J. A. Cotton
Young Men’s Christian Association
Mrs Hadroba and daughters return home after pleasant western trip
Mrs Hadroba and her daughters, who had spent two weeks visiting relatives in the western part of the state, returned to their city home this morning. They looked well and hearty and expressed great enjoyment of the outing.
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C. Gravett
Hamburg
J. H. Gravett
Watson
Epworth League
J. B. Tuey
Misses Tuey
J. J. Thompson
Frank Robinson
Etha Crabill
Eighth Street
Mabel Freese
Joe Hadroba
Petition for letters of administration in Bradford estate
In county court a petition is filed for letters of administration on the estate of Abbie F. Bradford. W. S. Askwith seeks appointment as administrator. The estate is valued at one hundred fifty dollars.
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Abbie F. Bradford
W. S. Askwith
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Mayor Gering
Leyda, Rawls and
Tiff
Lewis Curtiss Beiter
Czil Omaha
Independent Telephone
Manawa
Council
Fred Ramge
Scott Hare
Murdock
Mr. Hare
John Evans
Evans
Mexico
Will White
Rolla Hale
Malvern
Lizzie Wheeler
the Depot Park
Epworth
Rev. Baird
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