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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
1
The Cass county district court opens the State of Nebraska vs C D Quinton with defense motions to quash the indictments overruled by Judge Beeler. Jurors and witnesses are called as the trial unfolds amid heavy public attendance and ongoing evidentiary disputes.
Peter J. Vallery and family thank friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of their wife, mother and sister. The Presbyterian church, choir, and floral tokens are gratefully remembered.
The State of Nebraska brings charges against William Grebe for an assault on Elmer Gaines in May 1923 in Cass County. Jury selection occupied the morning with 12 jurors seated. testimony opened as Gaines and his brother testified about the incident near Valley and the Platte River Bridge.
The Daily Sun of South Omaha debuts under editor E. N. Strahl. The paper focuses on the south side of Omaha with informative columns and attractive presentation, already drawing good patronage and praise from The Journal.
State Sheriff Tom Carroll appeared at the courthouse yesterday afternoon to testify in the State of Nebraska vs. C. D. Quin top. Carroll’s presence underscored the ongoing proceedings as details emerged from the case.
A car driven by F. M. Jamson and E. P. McDonald of Omaha left the road on the K highway near Glen Perry farm after a snowfall. The vehicle was badly mashed but the two men escaped serious injury, though they were dazed and covered with windshield glass. A local garage sent a service car to retrieve the damaged vehicle and passengers.
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps met at their court house rooms to elect officers for the coming term. The list of officers includes president Mrs Thomas Wiles senior vice president Mrs Martha Peterson junior vice Mrs Frances Purdy treasurer Mrs L B Egenberger secretary Mrs Elizabeth Forbes chaplain Mrs H J Streight inside guard Mrs Nannie Leist conductress Mrs Mart Buttery assistant conductress guards Miss Hermie Windham fourth standard bearer and others.
In Cass County the appointed sheriff E P Stewart faces questions after Governor Bryan named him during Sheriff Quinton's trial. Stewart, acting sheriff Sunday night, remains a private citizen as the governor claims no knowledge of his grand jury panel membership. Judge Begley and County Clerk Sayles oversee witness summons with bailiffs Atchison and Howe assisting. William Atchison of Elmwood leads the grand jury supervision amid ongoing controversy.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Peter J Valery were held at First Presbyterian Church following a brief prayer at her sister Mrs John Bergman’s home where the body had rested since Sunday in Havelock. The casket moved to the church as the organ played a familiar hymn.
The Rev H G McClusky led prayers and comforted the bereaved family. The quartet of Teterron Holmes Farley and Minor sang familiar hymns as flowers filled the church. The body was moved to Osk Hill cemetery for burial.
Monday noon a small oil stove fire broke out in the living rooms of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leases above the Royal Cafe. A child struck a match near curtains, igniting them and scorching window woodwork.迅
18 year old Carl Meisinger of near Louisville pleads guilty as court hears details of the highway shooting of John Shoeman. Meisinger bound over to district court after the incident near Louisville.
Governor Bryan suspends Sheriff Quinton of Cass County after indictments and appoints E P Stewart to act as sheriff during trial. The order took effect at 7 this morning and stems from Attorney General Spillman with Judge Button's hearing of a plea. Stewart begins enforcing county laws while Quinton awaits district court proceedings.
George W. Olson, well known truckman, owns a fine flock of 500 Barred Plymouth Rock chickens at his home. He is very proud of the fowls and considers them among the county’s best.
A display of numerous footballs fills Bates Corner Book and Stationery Store drawing customer attention. The assortment suggests a seasonal promotion or event linked to local teams and upcoming games.
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