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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1910

Page

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Defence Starts in The Clarence Murder Case

The Clarence murder trial nears verdict with both sides close to finishing evidence. Defense witnesses include Karl Albin and Walter Thacker, detailing the struggle at Darrow farm, Thacker’s board blows, Clarence’s three shots, and the victim’s quarrelsome reputation, with medical testimony noting head wounds and permanent crippling.

Clarence John Corey Corey John Thacker Thacker Earl Albin South Dakota Sam Redmond Maggie True Michigan Karl Albin Darrow Carter Albin John Clarence Leonard Crawford Clark J. 8. Livingston Walter Thacker John P. Thacker J. P. Thacker Jolu Thacker E. M. Smrith Mr. Plackathorn

Burlington Gains New Weighing Order For Stock Shippers

The state railway commission authorized a Burlington rule change affecting shipments to South Omaha. The entire average weight per car determines charges for two-car loads in livestock moves, with minimums applied only if average weights fall below the minimum. Milling in transit privileges also extended for Hastings area millers.

State Railway Commission Nebraska South Omaha Burlington Hastings

Windmill Accident Claims Life in South Dakota

The body of Eugene Harshman, of Maltby South Dakota, was moved Tuesday from a hearse train to burial. He was killed while erecting a windmill on his farm when it fell and struck him December 2. He leaves a wife and three children. Harshman is a son of Geo Harshman of near Avoca. The Weeping Water Republican reports the incident.

Eugene Harshman George W. Harshman Avoca South Dakota

Help Wanted Ad Language Appears in Journal Notice

A fragmented line from the Journal hints at advertisements offering help or services. The readable snippet suggests classifieds or notices inviting help or entries in the publication.

Mrs Harvey Very Sick After Stroke Near Plattsmouth

Mrs C A Harvey living six miles south of Plattsmouth is gravely ill after a paralysis stroke last Saturday. Her condition worsened today and Dr Cummings was summoned to provide what medical care is available.

Harvey C. A. Harvey Plattsmouth Cummings

Rube Ayers Receives Charge From Plum Tree

Excerpt from the Lincoln State Journal notes R. W. Hyers of Bassett appointed deputy inspector for the Sixth district. A pioneer settler and politician, Hyers served as Cass County sheriff, state senator, warden of the penitentiary, and deputy game warden. The Journal praises him while acknowledging political differences. Also reports M. Pollard's Lincoln visit and plans to return to Hayti with his ill son.

Lincoln State Journal R. W. Hyera Bassett Hyers Nebraska Bethany Lincoln Weeping Water Cass County Senate Iast Mr. Hyers Thayer Covernor Sheldon Kinkaid Rube Plattamouth Chas County Hayti West India Mahogany Company Lincoln Hotel Pollard Lincoln Journal

Perek Laying Resumed on Gas Engine Factory Site

Bricklayers work full force on the gasoline engine factory building as mortar is prepared with hot water. Pavement work by D Hi Markness advances between Sixth and Seventh streets, with traffic to open by Saturday. Delays in brick arrival from the kiln noted. snow and sand cleared for concrete on Fourth and Fifth streets. Seventh and Vine intersection cited as the most difficult so far.

D. Hi. Markness M. Ford Harkness Seventh and Vine

Union men attend Clarence trial in district court

Frank Grauf and John Everett of Union visited the city yesterday afternoon to attend the Clarence trial in district court and they were guests of the Perkins Hotel during their stay.

Frank Grauf and John Everett Union Clarence Messia Grauf Everett Perkins Hotel

Wrestling Night at Parmele Theatre Promises Thrills and Stakes

At Parmele theatre next Thursday December 15 a wrestling card features a main event Lee Fickler of Weeping Water versus Kid Parker of Alliance with a weight gap wager and a brisk prelim between Theo Amick and WII Seybolt. Admission 51c and 25c with second floor at 25c. Gibbon House sold. J A Eller of Louisville takes over and plans improvements and continued hospitality.

Parmele Wii Seybolt Theo. Amick Murray Lee Fickler Kid Parker Allance Mr. Fickler Fickler Anish Parker Cass County Pickler Amick Seybolt Iran

Poultry Show Idea Grows In Plattsmouth

The Journal urges a Plattsmouth poultry show after talking with local business leaders. It notes strong interest from farmers and especially farmer’s wives in breeding and raising poultry and says merchants can provide support. Nebraska City recently hosted a successful show boosting local interest.

Plattsmouth Nebraska City

Will Plattsmouth Enter Mink or State Baseball League

Manager Hrantner of the Red Sox contemplates Plattsmouth joining either the Mink or State league next season. Mink league may expand to ten teams. Nebraska City business leaders recently subscribed 1600 dollars to support expansion. Leagues are forming circuits, and Plattsmouth must move quickly to join the baseball procession.

Hrantner Red Sox Nebraska City Plattamouth

Aged Dalton Family Visit Recounts Sixth Birthday

A wallaca Iowa man Mr J M Dalton and wife arrived from Gretna this morning to visit son in Plattsmouth. Dalton celebrated his sixth birthday last Saturday at the home of his son in law Mr Moyer. They were accompanied by Mr J A House from near Gretna and plan to visit R D Malton and family in the city for a few days.

J. M. Dalton Wallaca Iowa Gretna Dalton Mr. Moyer

Box Social at Cottonwood School House

Box social organized by Mies Marie HH Jerowshek and her pupils at Cottonwood School of Wishtrict No. 27. Event takes place Saturday evening at 8 o clock on December 17. Proceeds fund the school. Everyone invited.

Manley Elevator Track Dispute Ends in Shared Work

The Farmers Elevator and Missouri Pacific Railway settled their long dispute over a siding to the elevator. Both sides agree to share costs. the railroad will lay the track and the elevator will build the grade to connect. Farmers previously built their own elevator on land beside the right of way and pursued legal action to force a line to the siding. The case, once before the U.S. Supreme Court, ruled for the railroad, now the parties plan a joint solution with grading and track work ongoing on Wednesday.

Mariners Elevator Company Missouri Pacific Railway Company Farmers' Elevator Company Missouri Pacife Mill of Justice Supreme Court of the United States Louleville Courier

Narrow escape as hacks collide near Union station

Three men from Union were injured after their hack collided with a telephone pole while racing another hack near the Missouri Pacific station. D W Foster received a bruise to his left shoulder as the vehicle dragged after the impact and they walked the rest of the way into town.

D. W. Foster Union Mont Robb Mynard Malcolm Pollard Nehawka Missouri Pacific Voster

Pastor Russell to Speak in Omaha Three Sermons Planned

Pastor Russell of the Brooklyn Tabernacle will deliver three sermons in Omaha next Sunday December 11 at the auditorium. The schedule lists a praise meeting at 10 a m a general sermon at 3 p m on Hereafter and a 7 30 p m sermon at College Hill. The Journal has carried his sermons for a year and his Omaha visit is expected to draw local readers and attendees.

Russell Brooklyn Tabernacle Omaha College Hill Pastor Russell

Horse Shoeing Shop Opens at Ora Dawson Place

Durman announces a new horse shoing service at Ora Dawson place. He promises satisfaction and invites those needing shoeing for their horse to seek his shop.

Durman Ora Dawson Place

Paradise Park for Rent near Post Office

For Rent. Eighty two acres two miles north of post office known as Paradise Park. For terms apply at Straight and Stroight's furniture store.

Paradise Park Straight & Stroight's

Auburn Defeats Plattsmouth 65 to 24 On Home Court

Auburn high school basketball overwhelmed Plattsmouth 65 to 24 at Dougherty hall last Saturday. The Auburn lineup featured L Smith Lehlater Gerlaw Heroh Quackenbush Reese Mastin BE Smith Faler. First half ended 25 to 8 and second half 40 to 16. Referees were Principal Richey and Supt Doremus with J Scroodard as timekeeper.

Plattsmouth Dougherty Hall Auburn Plattemouth L. Smith Lehlater Gerlaw—Heroh Quackenbush Dalton Mastin— Reese Smith Faler Reese Lee Smith Fvat Neooksity Plattumouth Keenberger Asalatan Richey Supt Doremus J. Sroddard P Stoddard Auburn Herald

Digestive Health Elixir Advised For All Ailments

An advertisement touts a wine product claimed to clean the alimentary canal and strengthen organs. It urges dietary nourishment via good blood and links digestion to overall health, attributing broad benefits to the product from stomach to nerves. The listing notes Jos. Triner as the Chicago supplier at 1924-1320 So Ashland Ave.

Triter Jos Trlner Ashland Avenue Chilcago Hllinois

Payne Special Advertises Plantations and Land in Louisiana

Attention buyers can purchase Adeline Plantation Land in Louisiana with 35 tons sugar per acre and corn yields of 60 to 0 bushels. The Payne Special from Omaha departs December 20 January 3 and 17. Fare for the round trip is 32.50 with sleeping car berths meals included. For details contact Associate Arenta of the Wildham Investment Co. Plattemouth Nebraska.

Loulsiana Omaha Arenta Wildham Investment Co Plattemouth Neb

Mrs B A Wescott Hosts Kensington for Mrs Hayes

Mrs B A Wescott entertained about twelve ladies at her home on South Ninth street yesterday afternoon in a Kensington gathering in honor of Mrs R B Hayes. Music sewing and social conversation provided entertainment for the invited guests.

Kensington B. A. Wescott Pleasant South Ninth Street R. B. Hayes

For Sale Duroc Boars With Pedigree

A classified notice offers several Duroc boars with pedigree for sale. Contact L. H. Oldham for details and pricing.

L. H. Oldham

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Redmond Mr. Thacker Tra Clark Burlington Railroad Ayers Perek Alliance Gibbon House O. K. Cromwell J. A. Eller Louisville Speaker Hotel Eller Weeping Water Republican Speaker House Loulaville Box Social Mies Marie HH Jerowshek Cottonwood School Manley
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