Clarence Murder Trial Opens Second Time in District Court
The John Clarence murder trial began for the second time in district court as jurors were being selected. The case concerns the January 22 1909 shooting of John Thacker on a northern farm near Union. Clarence surrendered after fleeing to Plattsmouth and turning over the revolver. The state, led by County Attorney Ramsey, accuses premeditated murder. defense is led by John C Watson with co counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clarence
John Thacker
District Court
Travis
Jas. M. Robertson
Taylor
W. C. Ramsey
John C. Watson
Nebraska City
Clark and Robertson
Supreme Court
Watson
Union
Thacker
Clarence
Plattsmouth
Perkins House
John Cory
M. Gering
William Delles Dernier
A. B. Sullivan
Ramsey
Marys Guild Holds Market at St Marys Bazaar
The Christmas market and bazaar by St Marys Guild raised a handsome sum for their work. The event featured a needlework booth with embroidered items, a food booth with cakes and breads, and a cozy rear room serving coffee and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Luke's
J. B. Mason
James Donnelly
Donnelley
C. G. Fricke
Mina Verna
Stull Sentenced to Ninety Days for Assault and Battery
J Lawrence Stull, tried this term for assault with intent to do great bodily harm and convicted of assault and battery on his sister Mrs O P Monroe, is sentenced to ninety days in the county jail. The term begins from the verdict date with fifty days remaining. He asked for parole and extra time to settle farm affairs. the court deferred parole consideration. The sheriff granted time until five this afternoon to arrange farm duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lawrence Stull
O. P. Monroe
Lawrence
Sullivan
Box Social At Cottonwood School By Miss Jerowshek
Miss Marie H Jerowshek of Cottonwood District No 27 leads pupils in a box social at the schoolhouse Saturday December 17 at 8 pm Proceeds go to benefit the school Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie H. Jerowshek
Cottonwood
Lost white muff found near Mercerville school house
A child's white muff found between the Mercerville school house and Main street. Finder asked to notify Mrs William Cowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercerville School House
Main Street
William Cowles
John Spangler Conducts Business at Court House
John Spangler of Loulaville was seen transacting business at the courthouse in the morning, details of the matter not disclosed in the readable text.
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John Spangler
Loulaville
Court House
Catholic Sokols Elect Officers for Coming Year
At a regular meeting the Catholic Sokol society in this city elected officers for the ensuing year. Named are Fred Kumfurst president Anton J Koubeck vice president Joe Sedlock corresponding secretary Joe Rocek secretary Anton H Koubeck treasurer and James Wovacek Fred Vestres and Charles Gradoville trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Sokols
Catholic Sokol Society
Fred Kumfurst
Anton J. Koubeck
Joe Sedlock
Joe Rocek
Anton H. Koubeck
James Wovacek
Fred Vestres
Charles Gradoville
Handsome Clock To Be Given Away
John W. Crabill the Sixth Street jeweler will give away a six foot tall hall clock as a Christmas prize. customers earn numbers for every dollar paid on account or purchased. one number per dollar, ten dollars buys ten numbers, continuing to the full purchase amount. Call at the store to see the clock and secure a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Crabill
Sixth Street
Crabill
Motion for New Trial Overruled in Double Murder Case
The court overruled the motion for a new trial in the State versus Isadore Sitzman and Louis Kelser. Convicted of first degree murder, they were sentenced to life in the state penitentiary at Lincoln with solitary confinement on each anniversary of the crime for the first five years. The jury verdict and sentence are approved by all law abiding persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Sitzman
Louis Kelser
Omaha
Lincoln
Range and heater demonstration announced by Kroehler Bros
Advertisement invites readers to Kroehler Bros range and heater demonstration next week. Attendees may receive a valuable present with purchases during the event while enjoying hot biscuits baked on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroehler Brog
Rabbit season opens with snow fall in Lonnie Tood farm drive
Will Hunt Cottontalls and Richard Clark arrive in Omaha and travel to Lonnie Tood's farm west of the city to coax cottontails from the brush with a fiddle then shoot them with a rifle as rabbit season begins with the first snow and lasts thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Clark
Omaha
Lonnie Tood
City
Mrs Hatt Injures Eye Caring for Child
Mrs John Hatt Jr sustained a painful eye injury while caring for her child at home this morning. The child reportedly thrust a finger into her eye causing a significant bruise. They traveled to Omaha this afternoon to seek treatment from Dr Gifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hatt, Jr
Mrs. Hatt
Passion Play at Oberammergan Draws Teachers Audience
The city teachers enjoyed a Friday afternoon meeting highlighted by violin solos by Agnes Knoflicek and Estele Baird. Hon. Matthew Gering spoke on the Passion Play at Oberammergan, detailing its origin, actors, numbers, and community passion, with remarks on Anton Fang and village dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Knoflicek
Estele Baird
Agnes
Matthew Gering
Oberammagan
Gering
Anton Fang
Mr. Gerlog
Savior
Mary
Cook
Oberammerganaria
America
Fang
Judas
Stainn
Gamble
Hopes Rise for Citizens to Hear Him Later
The text expresses hope that citizens may have the pleasure of hearing him at a future date, suggesting plans or anticipation for another engagement or speech. No specific names, places, or dates are provided in the readable portion.
Missionary Heroes Program At Local Presbyterian Church
Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church featured a morning anthem with Miss Helen Chapman soloing and offerings led by Mrs. Gamble. The evening program by the C EB society highlighted missionary heroes with male presenters detailing Cary, Livingston, Judson, and Paul, under leader Allison Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chapman
Gamble
Carlyle
Heron
Oscar Larson
William Cary
India
Cary
Larson
Ernest Halstrom
David Livingston
Africa
Mr. Halstrom
G. L. Farley
England
Judson
United States
Mr. Farley
Gade
Bride and Groom Wed in Omaha Home Ceremony
Miss Drusilla Alma Thomas and Monte Carl Franks united in marriage November 20 at 1104 North 22nd Street Omaha. Rev. Savidge officiated before a small gathering. the couple plans to reside in Sturgis South Dakota after visiting relatives in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carl Franks
G. W W. Thomas
North 22Nd Street
Omaha
Nebraska
Savidge
Mrs. Franks
Rev. Savidge
Miss Thomas
J. O. Thomas
M. Franks
Opal
Burlington
Missouri
Sturgis
South Dakota
Omaha Commercial Club Hosts Nebraska Bar Association Session
The Omaha Commercial club invites lawyers from across the state to the Nebraska Bar Association annual session in the city December 27 and 28. It marks the eleventh convention and the club extends a warm welcome to all visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Commercial Club
Glarenge Murder Gas Jury Selection Opens Trial
The court overruled a motion to bound the county attorney to a lesser charge and began jury selection. Judge Travis ordered jurors to stay together and refrain from discussion until all evidence and instructions were given. Opening statements followed after lunch with state and defense counsel presenting their plans.
Barrows Faces Chilly Winter After Burkett Saga
The Nehawka News notes I A Barrows once edited Plattemouth News and campaigned for Burkett now likely to subsist on snowfalls due to a poor election showing and promised juicy plumes for his disinterested work for the late Burkett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Barrows
Plattemouth News
Burkett
Barrowan
Mr. Burkett
Darrows
Nehawka News
Plattsmouth Loses Hard Fought Basketball Game
Plattsmouth and Auburn faced off in Plattsmouth last Saturday evening. The Plattsmouth High team, coached by Prof. Gamble, played valiantly in a fast paced match but Auburn prevailed with the final score giving Plattsmouth the defeat.
Grant Clarence in Goldale for Brother's Trial
Goldale Colorado resident Mr. Grant Clarence travels to the city to attend the trial of his brother John Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Clarence
Goldale
Colorado
John Clarence
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Omaha Commercial Club
William Miller
William Spangler
W. 8. Pailpot
D. T. Dudley
H. F. Goos
John Fowler
Fred Clagg
J. B. Griffin
G. R. Sayles
HH. P. Dehming
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John Lane
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W. C. Trumeey
Darrow
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