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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

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Cass County Prosecution Debated in Abatement Plea

In Cass county court Judge Button hears demurrer and plea of abatement in cases against C. C. Parmele J. W. Chilton and others. Dwyer state prosecutor faced defense objections over appointment and authority to appear before the grand jury. Proceedings focus on legality of special prosecutor and potential prejudice.

District Court Room Cass County F. W. Button Fremont Fred Wright H. H. Kuppinger Omaha C. A. Rawls C. C. Parmele Wiliam A. Robertson D. W. Livingston Nebraska City J. W. Chilton Mr. Rewls A. G. Cole Ince A. L. Tidd Mr. Cole William Grebe Fred A. Holmes Grebe Holmes Tildd Co. D. Quinton A.C. Pancoast of C. G. Fricke Livingston Loan & Buildinge Association Titch Julia Kaufman Alvin Jones D. O. Dwyer Sperial W. T. Thompson Nebraska Feeley Button Mr. C. Attacis Cole Fred Holmes John Lenz AL. Tiddore Dedee Mutton State of Nepraska D. C. Dever Dwyer Grebeard Holmes Tidd Court of Law

Farmers Protective Bureau to Aid Local Farmers

James Buel of Omaha plans a Farmers Protective Bureau branch in Cass county to shield farmers from thieves. The bureau will operate from the Frem é building and may appoint Alvin Jones as head, aiming to recover stolen goods and arrest culprits across southeastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

James Buel Omaha Buel National Detective Agency Buel Nebraska Farmers’ Protective Bureau Omand Cass County Iowa Freme Edward Donat Alvin Jones

Ladies Urge Contributions for Cemetery Fund and Road

From Tuesday's Daily the Woman's Club committee appeals for donations to the cemetery fund and for paving the cemetery road and other improvements. The campaign has reached its height and shows the ladies' dedication and hard work in securing contributions from lot owners for the public cause. Flowers for all occasions advertised from Mumm's Bakery by Henry Jasper. n20-6td.

Woman's Club Cemetery Fund Mumm’s Bakery Henry Jasper

Governor Takes No Action In Grand Jury Probe

Governor Bryan has taken no action on the Cass county grand jury case against Sheriff C. D. Quinton. He plans to seek a legal opinion on the 1923 Sackett law amendment how it limits removal powers, noting the indictment does not demand removal. The article discusses enforcement of liquor and other laws and potential future steps.

Bryan C. D. Quinton Cass County Spillman Grand Jury Quinton Atorneys Supreme Court

Cole Case Dismissed After Demurrer Sustained

Judge Button affirmed the defense demurrer, dismissing the indictment against County Attorney A. G. Cole in the malfeasance in office case tied to Holmes and Grebe. Cole remains disqualified from trials not specifically assigned by the court.

Button A. G. Cole C. A. Rawls Mr. Cole Holmes Grebe Cole

Plattsmouth Woman's Glo Hal Heeting Report

A Daly evening meeting in Plattsmouth drew many members with Officers reporting on finances from the bake sale committees. Rev H G McClusky and Miss Baird performed, C A Rawls spoke on name laws, urging civic duty and less criticism.

Daly Cay C. A. Rawls H. G. McClusky

Death of Charles Bennison in Los Angeles

Old friends of the W. G. Keifer family recall Charles Bennison who died suddenly of heart trouble in Los Angeles while waiting for a street car. His wife was formerly Myrtle Keifer of this city. The Bennison family lived on a small fruit acreage near Los Angeles with oil prospects seen as valuable.

W. G. Keefer Charles Bennison Myrtle Keefer Mr. Bennison Los Angeles Bennison

Wrist Sprain Sidelights City Auto Accident

P A McCrary wears a sling after a Sunday auto incident. While cranking the car it kicked back causing a severe wrist sprain that will keep him from using the arm for some time.

P. A. McCrary Family Auto

Nehawka Man Weds Miss Worley in Portsmouth Ohio

Ern est Kropp of Nehawka marries Pauline Worley at the Worley home in Portsmouth Ohio. The couple, from Cass County Nebraska and Sciota County Ohio families, plan to reside with Mrs Kropp on the Kropp farm near Nehawka after the ceremony.

Ernest Kropp Nehawka Pauline Worley Portsmouth Oho Worley Henry Kropp Board of Commissioners Sciota County Ohio Nelawka Kropp

Bourne Divorce Petition Filed in District Court

A divorce petition was filed in the district court by Delia Bourne against Joseph H. Bourne. The plaintiff seeks a decree of divorce.

Clerk of the District Court Delia Bourne Joseph H. Bourne

Bates Corner Block End Stationery Store Ad

An advertisement urges readers to buy ink and pencils at Bates Corner Block End Stationery Store. The notice emphasizes affordable writing supplies at a local shop.

Bates Corner Bock End

Frady Garage Robbed of $135 on Saturday Evening

Frady the garage owner at 7th and Vine reports $135 stolen from the McCaskey cash register in the office after 5 PM Saturday. He and a brother were partly in the repair shop and cannot explain how the thief entered unseen, with police investigating the audacious theft.

Frady 7Th and Vine Streets McCaskey Cash Register Vine Street Fredy Frad

Electric Appliance Demonstration Promoted by Nebraska Gas and Electric

The Nebraska Gas and Electric company announces a Wednesday demonstration of electrical appliances led by experienced Mr Hall. The event aims to show home electrical devices' usefulness for modern housekeeping and offers a waffle iron prize to a lucky attendee. Ladies are urged to visit the company offices to join the demonstration.

Tuesdas Nebraska Gas and Electric Company Hall C. J. Thejlen Nebraska Gnas and Electric Company

Chief of Police Benies Alleged Statements

The Omaha Bee reports allegations from grand jury indictments against Alvin Jones, who served as chief of police. Jones denies making the quoted remark about enforcing the law and says he cannot explain how the statement appeared in print, noting he is a farmer by background.

Omaha Bee Grand Jury Alvin Jones Jones Journal Office Crard Jurr

J. W. Chilton Appears in District Court Bond Set

J W Chilton of North Platte Nebraska appeared voluntarily at the district court clerk's office after being indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses. A $1 000 bond was posted and accepted by Judge Begley, allowing Chilton to remain free until trial. Carl G Fricke arrived from Nelson with Sheriff Quinton and was released on a $2 500 appearance bond.

J. W. Chilton North Platte Nebraska District Court Nelson Quinton

New Daughter Brightens Home of Taylor Family

Yesterday afternoon a fine little daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taylor. The mother and baby are doing nicely and Louis is proud of the new arrival.

Louis Taylor Gladden Louis

Gity Schools Prepare for Fine Industrial Art Exhibit

Preparations underway for an industrial art exhibit at Plattsmouth high school gym on Wednesday December 12. The display covers primary through eighth grade art and high school manual training with free admission and items for sale. A musical program will accompany the exhibit, promising high standard entertainment for the public.

Plattsmouth High School Chhildren Department of Manual Training

Sheriff Sells Avoca Land In Seyholdt Case

Yesterday morning Sheriff Quinton conducted the land sale in the case of William L. Seyholdt versus W. O. Baker et al. involving multiple Avoca village lots. The property was bought by William L. Seyholdt for 1181 dollars and a deed was executed by the sheriff to the purchaser.

Quinton William L. Seyholdt W. O. Baker Avoca Mr. Seyholdt

Coolidge Favored by South Dakota Convention

The South Dakota convention endorsed President Coolidge for the presidential nomination by a wide vote and then gave unanimous backing for Vice President candidate Arthur Capper. McMaster led a strong senatorial push, while Republican incumbents Christopherson Johnson and Williamson were renominated. Democrats approved a Madoo-led platform as LaFollette secured the former labor endorsement.

William H. McMaster Thomas Sterling McMaster Coolidge Hiram Johnson Senator Sterling Charles A. Christopherson Royal C. Johnson William Williamson Custer County William G. M«adoo Robert LaFollette Wisconsin Henry Ford Tom Ayres State Central Committee Mark Bates Nonpartisan League

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