Five men bound over for trial on assault charge
Ed ward Downey Geo Wilson Joe Keenan Percy Fernald and John Andrews were bound over to district court on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily injury against B E Hill after a stand and testimony in Judge Archer's court. Bonds set at $200 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Downey
Geo. Wilson
Joe Keenan
Percy Fernald
John Andrews
B. E. Hill
A. N. Sullivan
Hill
Wills Reports Bountiful Crops In Nuckolls County
C J Wills returning from Nuckolls County shows samples of corn apples pears and peaches to prove no crop failure. He notes corn yielding sixty bushels per acre with large ears while wheat ranges twenty to fifty two. He cites a ten inch rainfall last week and a seven variety apple crop displayed at the Journal window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Wills
Nucholls County
F. S
Mr. Wills
Veteran Omaha liquor dealer recalls freighting days
John Linder, longtime Omaha liquor dealer, visited the city Monday to see customers and tend to his wholesale business. He freighted between St. Joseph and Denver starting in 1861 and spoke of prairie memories, the old steamboat landing, cattle with C. H. Parmele, and a hillside grist mill and its aging proprietor. He remains a well preserved, aged figure in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linder
Omaha
Linder
Plains
St. Joseph
Denver
Colo
C. H. Parmele
Texas trip by land company agents explores Panhandle
Banning and Cross, local agents of a Texas land company, escort six explorers from here on Tuesday night to survey Panhandle country for possible investments. The party includes Andrew Taylor, James Easter, Dick Conrad, Henry Ruhmann, Charles Frans and George Conrad with W. B. Banning as pilot and advance guard. They expect to be gone about six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banning & Cross
Texas Land Company
Texas Panhandle
Andrew Taylor
James Easter
Dick Conrad
Henry Ruhmann
Charles Frans
Geo. Conrad
W. B. Banning
Union Ledger
Elmwood hosts successful Cass County Teachers Institute
The Cass County Teachers Institute closed a highly successful session in Elmwood last week. Attendance was strong and Miss Foster impressed as county superintendent, demonstrating mastery of school fundamentals and earning praise from teachers and a visiting journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Teachers’ Institute
Elmwood
Miss Foster
Chautauqua
Foster
Former Plattsmouth Resident Visits Neighbors in Downing
A former citizen, John Hinshaw, now living in Downing Missouri, stops in Plattsmouth during a Colorado trip. He left Plattsmouth six years ago for Downing where he runs a lumber business, and locals recount a pleasant visit with a man they describe as exceedingly clever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hinshaw
Plattsmouth
Downing
Colorado
Mr. Hinshaw
Journal People
Nonpartisan push for constitutional amendment on judicial powers
The proposed amendment to increase Supreme Court judges from six to four is urged for universal voter support in the coming primaries. Endorsed by Republican, Democratic, and People's Independent state committees and backed by leaders across parties as nonpartisan and beneficial to the state’s judicial efficiency and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican and
Peoples Independent Parties
Democratic Committee
State Committee
Supreme Court
William Hayward
Republican State Committee
T. 5. Allen
Democratic State Committee
B. Manuel
People’s Independent State Committee
Nebraska
Preparations Begin for New Burlington Tracks Culvert
Work started on reinforcing concrete under the Burlington tracks near the station for a culvert. The plan now calls for a 12x24 foot culvert instead of 6x6, to handle heavy flows on Main Street, with early completion expected before fall rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Tracks
Station
Main Street
Advertised Letters List From Plattsmouth Post Office
August 24 1908 uncalled letters at Plattsmouth post office include Pearl Adams Mrs Claire Coates Mrs H P Dehring Edna C Frost Mrs L M Kellerstross Mrs C J Kossan Miss Lina Limecoola Mrs Lizzie Phillips two letters to Mrs T H Todhunter two to Mrs Emma Reid Mrs Ethel Smith Mrs Alice Williams Earl Adams Edgar Baldwin H C Hurts Harry Kerney J E Rorabeck J W Wood. Please say advertised if calling for these letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Washington, D. C
Pearl Adams
Claire Coates
H. P. Dehring
Edna C. Frost
L. M. Kellerstross
C. J. Kossan
Lina Limecoola
Lizzie Phillips
T. H. Todhunter
Emma Reid
Ethel Smith
Alice Williams
Earl Adams
Edgar Baldwin
H. C. Hurts
Harry Kerney
J. E. Rorabeck
J. W. Wood
Bastardy Case Settles as Dennis Pays Settlement
In 1907 Nellie D. Wolf of Weeping Water filed suit against Ross Dennis claiming paternity. Dennis left the state and avoided further action until his father’s attorney paid $100 to settle the case. The Justice dismissed the matter and Dennis may return to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie D. Wolf
Weeping Water
Ross Dennis
Ross
Miss Wolf
Sheriff Hunts Perry Marsh Over Elopement Adultery Charge
Mark W. Pratt filed a complaint with County Judge Beeson alleging Perry Marsh eloped with Pratt’s wife. A warrant was issued and Sheriff Quinton pursued Marsh to Rock Bluffs precinct but Marsh was not found. Marsh’s whereabouts remain unknown as the sheriff hopes to arrest him before Cedar Creek trial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Pratt
Perry Marsh
Pratt
Beeson
Quinton
Marsh
Cedar Creek
Resolution of Respect for M A Dickson
McConihe Post No 45 G A R Department of Nebraska adopted a resolution at its August 22 1908 meeting mourning Comrade M A Dickson. The post praises his ready aid to the needy and sympathy to the distressed and extends sympathy to his widow. Resolutions will be recorded and copies sent to the widow and Plattsmouth newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConihe
Department of Nebraska
M. A. Dickson
Plattsmouth
J. W. Johnson
J. H. Thrasher
J. W. Hickson
Forty Sixth Wedding Anniversary Observed in Nebraska
Sunday August 22 marked the forty sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Roddy. A dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Matt Roddy honored the couple with a fine affair. Attendees included Mayor C. H. Kressen, Hon. Pat Roddy, and many Roddy, Hafey, Shanahan, Evers, and Withrow families from Union Omaha Thurman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roddy
Matt Roddy
Honnor
Thomas Hafey
William Shanahan
Omaha
Evers
Withrow
Thurman
Nebraska News
Habeas Corpus Cases Continued in Cedar Creek Assault
Five defendants Edward Downey John Andrews George Wilson Percy Fernald and Joe Keenan filed habeas corpus petitions claiming unlawful detention over the Cedar Creek assault case Their petitions seek release arguing no crime was committed and the complainant Hill may be responsible The court consolidated the five cases ordered a later filing of amended petitions and kept the men in custody until Saturday for further proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Edward Downey
John Andrews
Geo. Wilson
Justice Archer
Percy Fernald
Joe Keenan
Hill
A. N. Sullivan
Will Robertson
Byron Clark
Travis
Clark
Downey
Sullivan
Elmwood Hosts State YPA Convention in Park
The state convention of the young people's association of the German evangelical association will meet in Elmwood park from August 26 for five days Three daily services will be held in a large tent Principal speakers include Bishop Thomas Bowman D D of Allentown PA and Rev F C Berger field secretary of the Y P A from Flint MI Many attendees will camp in the park during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Young People’s Association
The
German Evangelical Association
Elmwood Park
Thomas Bowman
D. D
Allentown
F. C. Berger
Remedy Proposed for Flooded North Sixth Street Pavement
Heavy rain damaged new brick paving on North Sixth street washing out sand and causing settlement. The street lacks drainage with water standing mid block, risking undermining. Immediate steps to restore grade and drainage are urged to prevent rework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Street
Hobo in Limbo Before Judge Archer
A hobo arrested by Officer Rainey is held at the hotel de Man speaker dungeon after rushing the can. He faces Judge Archer tomorrow to receive his judgment on the incident and his heavy load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainey
Hotel de Manspeaker
Archer
Case Continued Against George Peters in Avoca Dispute
The case against George Peters, filed by Chris Shoemaker for a fist poke during a dispute, was continued by Justice Archer until Monday. Peters, notified by the Sheriff, came from his Avoca farm and secured a continuance to consult a lawyer, being released on his own recognizance due to his property and prominence. He indicated he intends to contest the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Peters
Chris
Shoemaker
George
Justice Archer
Peters
Avoca
Man hurt arm after hay rack voyage and red-eye binge
George Williams, working with George Thierolf at Cedar Creek, arrived in town with a badly injured arm from a fall on a hay rack after consuming red-eye. He sought treatment from Dr. J H Hall after alcohol use, claiming the hay rack resembled a tug and tossed him overboard. Some say a Cedar Creek fight caused the injury. The arm showed swelling and discoloration with septic signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williams
George Thierolf
Cedar Creek
Williams
George
J. H. Hall
Sam Smith Horse Sale At Sixth Street Stables
Next Saturday Sam Smith hosts a public horse sale at his Sixth Street stables. A carload of horses will be on display for inspection prior to bidding with sale to the highest bidder under standard auction rules. Residents with surplus animals may sell under usual terms. The sale is set for Saturday August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Smith
Sixth Street
Contractor L G Larson to repair county courthouse damage
Contractor L G Larson began repairs after lightning in July damaged the courthouse. Work includes brick and slate replacement, removing torn copper on the dome, and dismantling the flag pole. The job requires care and will take several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Larson
Court House
Larson
Nebraska couple receives marriage license in Council Bluffs
Among the county clerk's licenses issued yesterday in Council Bluffs Iowa was F M Garrison 24 of Weeping Water Nebraska and Amanda Gustin 20 of Elmwood Nebraska. The pair were later wed at Rev Henry De Longs office in the courthouse in the city. Both are well known and popular locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
F. M. Garrison
Weeping Water
Neb
Amanda Gustin
Elmwood
Henry de Long
Court House
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Gedar
Andrews
Keenan
Hills
Fernald
H. D. Travis
Lone Star State
Teachers’ Institute
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