Farley Libel Suit Delayed Over Demurrers and Delays
The Cass County case Sheriff Mcbride vs Gen L Farley and the Evening News sits as demurrers and prolongation papers delay trial. Judge Jessen overruled the demurrer and ordered an answer, giving Farley 30 days, pushing the matter to the March term amid local support for the sheriff’s condemnation of the attack on his good name and office.
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Mettride
George L. Farley
McBrice
Tris
Mcbride
Evening News
District Court
Jessen
Farley
Cass County
Probate case over will validity heirs contest in Nehawka
John C Knabe senior died in Nehawka leaving real estate valued around 500 and personal property about 1000 to four heirs including John C Knabe Jr Henry Knabe Margaret Behros and Alfred Brandt The will gave all real estate to John C Knabe Jr while personal property was to be shared by the others Contestants claimed improper execution mental unsoundness and undue influence The county court overruled objections Judge Douglass presiding with attorneys H H Travis for petitioner and Matthew Gering for heirs An appeal is planned with bond set at 5000.
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John C. Knahe
Nehawka
John C. Knabe
Ienry Knabe
Margaret Behros
Alfred Brandt
John C. Knabe, Jr
John ©. Reabe, Jr
Douglass
HH. S. Travis
Matthew Gering
Nebraska Educators Convene in Lincoln for Historic Meeting
A major educational gathering in Nebraska will take place in Lincoln from December 30 to January 1. About 200 of the state’s leading teachers are expected, with notable speakers including Ex-Chancellor Canfield Frank Roberson Rev. Joseph F Nugent State Superintendent Stetson of Maine M Adelaide Holton Clara Cooper and others. Local participation is strong with Miss Sprung as German section secretary Mr Rouse on the Educational council Miss Farley presenting Opportunities Each Month in Primary section Superintendent Rouse addressing High School Promotions Plattsmouth teachers expected to enroll at a record rate reflecting rising educational interest.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
America
Canfield
Frank Roberson
Joseph F. Nugent
Stetson
Maine
M. Adelaide Holton
Clara Cooper
Miss Sprung
Rouse
Educational Council
Miss Farley
Plattsmouth City
Democratic invasion at Cass county headquarters prompts cheer
Last Tuesday three staunch Democrats entered Cass county headquarters in a friendly invasion. The party included C. J. Gaebel a swine breeder near Louisville Wm Wendt also near Louisville and young farmer Wm Lau near Wabash. They enrolled under the Old Reliable and were welcomed by the Journal staff who praised the visit and invited more Democrats to invade the office with similar spirit.
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Cass County
C. J. Gaebel
Louisville
Wm. Wendt
Wm. Lau
Wabash
Gaebel
Journal
Not What it Used to Be Sheriff Woes Highlight Nebraska Fees
A central county sheriff says sheriff duties in Nebraska have shrunk funding and staff. Lincoln Journal notes salaries fall short as deputies vanish and sheriffs perform duties themselves. Crimin al business profits have dwindled and even prisoner transport pay relies on limited state appropriations. A western county sheriff cites inability to cover costs of bringing prisoners to the city.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln Journal
Elmwood man travels to Lincoln after Cass county court win
Jon Deles Dernier of Elmwood heads to Lincoln via Plattsmouth to attend court. The Cass county case Henning against the Rock Island railroad saw three trials with damages of 3700, 2700, and 2580 awarded to the plaintiffs. Counsel included H D Travis and Jesse L Root for the plaintiffs and S M Chapman Jule Mc Hugh for the railroad. The piece notes poor local rail facilities and hints at future action.
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Jon. Deles Dernier
Elmwood
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Niagara Falls
Delles
Cass
Henning
Rock Island Railroad Company
Dernier
H. D. Travis
Jesse L. Root
S. M. Chapman
Jule McHugh
Omaha
Rock Island
Cass County
Murdock
Nebraska
Death of Sleary F. Taylor Pioneer Farmer in Cass County
Sleary F. Taylor died at his Union home on Friday night December 4, 1803 after years of asthma. Born September 11, 1857 in Bedford Virginia, he moved to Nebraska in 1864 and left a widow and ten grown children. One of Cass County's wealthiest farmers he was buried after a funeral at the M E church in Union.
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Sleary F. Taylor
Cass County
Union
Taylor
Bedford
Nebraska
M. E
Peace
Pioneer Henry Wollenback Dies at Elmwood Near 70
Henry I Wollenback, an early Cass County pioneer who arrived in Nebraska in 1850 and settled near present day Lincoln, died in Elmwood aged about 70. He homesteaded in Cass County in 1860 and lived on the farm ever since, except two years in Lincoln during Missouri Pacific construction. He leaves two married sons and two married daughters, one married to A W Neihart. A telegram arrived meanwhile from Frontier County reporting the death of a daughter-in-law in Nebraska City.
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Henry I Wollenback
Cass County
Elmwood
Nebraska
Lincoln
Sam
A. W. Neihart
Hollenback
Frontier County
Nebraska City Daily News
Pearson family moves to Plattsmouth for store leadership
Last week Mr and Mrs P Pearson moved their household goods to Plattsmouth Nebraska to establish a home. Mr Pearson purchased a large store there and will manage it, earning praise as a fair businessman and promising courteous service and quality merchandise. The Times and Silver City friends wish them well.
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P. Pearson
Plattsmouth
Neb
Five Dollars Reward for Stolen No 10 Remington Shotgun
Reward offered for return of a No 10 eleven-pound Remington shotgun stolen from a wagon on South Sixth Street. The stock near the trigger is cracked. Five dollars will be paid for information leading to recovery. M Kline.
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South Sixth Street
M. Kline
Carpet weaving services offered on short notice
Advertises all kinds of plain carpet weaving with satisfaction guaranteed. Calls are welcome to Mrs. Gregg at 114 Granite Street for work and inquiries.
County Commissioners Hear 1905 Cass County Actions
Cass County Nebraska board met December 2 1905 with J P Faulter Turner Zink and W E Banning and L A Tyson present. They accepted Anderson Rouse farm superintendency raise 10 dollars month and Cyrus Tyson deputy county clerk for December. Hovey contract terms accepted after vote. board to proceed with examination of county records and state auditor records. Official bonds listed and numerous general fund bills approved including county farm, poor, road work, and county jail expenses. Adjourned to December 22, 1905.
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Plaarrsmocwrin
New
Hoard
Dennad
J. P Faulter
Turner Zink
W. E. Banning
L. A. Tyson
Anderson Rouse
County Farm
Cyrus Tyson
Board of County Commissioners
Cass County
Nebraska
E. P. Hovey
Lincoln
Cass
J. P. Faler
W. B. Banning
J. P. Faber
W. B Banning
John Armstrong
G. G. Meisinger
J. B. Loring
Wm. Kunz
W. T. Long
R. D. McDonald
John Montgomery
J. E. Krueger
General Fund
KR. Wackiner
Kern
Wilton
B. Banning
S. Wortamin
P. Falter
Lyman Wildow
Asher Clark
Merchands I
Morgan
J. W. Crabill
C. Gi. Sheeley
Ambler Bros. Ae Lo Poor
Frank Davis
Saeerisee Es
Gomm
Lowrm
Shim
K. FE. Yoder
C.C. Paine
Sheldon
Pyening
Ataia
V. Egenberger
WH. Smith
la. Thomas
Kenesaw Post No
Perry Utterback
Frank Marlen
F. N. McKinnon
Mdse
Ames Loughtridge
James Hedgert
Court House
C. LA. Smith
A. Rouse
J. P. Cook
A. McElwain
J. M. Jeroushek
Moise
Harry Hubbard
Vallery
Ate Journal
L. Pearlman
George
Houseworth
Platts Tel Co
N. H. Wilkinson
L. L. Solomon
J.D. McBride
Holly
Stein
F. H. Guthmann
Shite
Hickson
Bruges
Chuambers
Shephard
Wm. Brantner
Spencer Bogenrief
Hoover
Svevereese
M. Leesley
C. C. Jackson
J. M. Richards
SESS
John Waterman
Mask Ball at Sayles Hall in Cedar Creek Neb
A mask ball is planned at Sayles Hall Cedar Creek Nebraska on Saturday evening December 12 1903. Music is good and the best order will be maintained with a good time expected. Everyone is invited to attend. George E Sayles manager.
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Sayles’ Hall
Cedar Creek
Neb
George E. Sayles
Carpet Weaving Services Offered by Mrs C Barr
Mrs C Barr announces new caper loom direct from factory and offers carpet weaving at reasonable prices and quick turnaround. Trade accepted in exchange for chickens.
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C, Barr
Boedecker divorce finalizes after lengthy district court session
The Boedecker divorce case ends with Charles H. Boedecker granted a full divorce from Menzie Boedecker. Menzie receives 100 for personal property and 1000 in lieu of dower with court costs to be paid by the plaintiff. The suit began in February 1901 with separate maintenance and cruelty claims. prior rulings found no cruelty or desertion. Other matters include Roy C. Moore vs Nina Moore divorce, Nellie K. Neeley estate sale and deed, Anselmo B. Smith vs Daniel Burris foreclosure, Rae I Patterson vs James Patterson referees report, Thos M Patterson executors vs Union Pacific railroad, and a quiet title action in Louisville.
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Boedecker
Charles H. Boedecker
Menzie Boedecker
Jessen
Heedecker
Nellie K. Neeley
Anselmo B. Smith
Daniel Burris
Rae I’. Patterson
James Patterson
Thos. M. Patterson
Union Pacific Railroad
Louisville
New Revenue Law Tax Liabilities Prompt Distress Warrants
The county treasurer and bondsmen become liable for all uncollected personal taxes under the new law. Distress warrants will be issued to compel payment from those who have evaded taxes, affecting both city and county assessments. Delinquent taxpayers must act now to settle dues with no exemptions under distress warrants.
Kupka heirs suit against Polk altered in court letter
W L Brown attorney for plaintiffs in Kupka heirs versus C L Polk et al. publishes letter dated Nov 24 1904 from Lincoln Nebraska detailing an amended petition. He informs H R Nertzet cashier Bank of Murdock and Baumgartner will be dropped from the suit and no further appearance is required.
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W. L. Brown
Kupka Heirs
C. L. Polk, Et
Mr. Brown
Lincoln
Neb
H R. Nertzet
Murdock
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Bank of Murdock
Baumgartner
Apety W.L. Brown
Fine Pigs for Sale by Gault Farm
Five Poland China pigs for sale weighing 200 pounds listed by H. H. Rist at Gault Farm.
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Poland
China
H. H. Rist
Gault Farm
Easter Day Recovery from Cham berlain Cough Remedy
E A Langfeldt rector of St Lukes Church testifies to rapid relief from a cold and cough after using Cham berlain Cough Remedy. He cites Easter preaching three times and credits the remedy for his recovery, noting it is sold by all druggists.
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Ashburnham, Ont
Chamberlain
E. A. Langfeldt
St. Luke Es Church
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Insurance offer to business men and homeowners
Business men and house owners are urged to contact J. N. Wisk for gilt edge insurance at favorable living rates before placing their risks. The note presents a personal pitch for tailored coverage and expert guidance.
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Lm J. N. Wisk
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Nebraska Teachers’ Association
Hayden Bros
Granite Street
County Commissioners’ Proceedings
Santa Claus
Torbagen
Kersey
Roy C. Moore
Nina Moore
Kupka
ST. Luke’s
Ashburnham
Ontario
Insurance
Cale
Sattler & Fassbender
Shimede Health
Telephone
Katherine Willard
Edward C. White
Theodore Kremer
Edwin Caldwell
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