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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

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Bozarth Sentenced to Life in Penitentiary for Murder

Judge Travis denied Bozarth’s motion for a new trial in the State v Bozarth case. Bozarth, convicted of second degree murder for the James Dyer killing at Greenwood, was sentenced to life with hard labor. Doctors testified to recurring insanity, with a potential lucid interval, and Bozarth showed little understanding of the verdict.

Trayix Bozarth James Dyer Greenwood Pratts Sharps Kansas City A. N. Sullivan Rawls Manspeaker Travis Oklahoma

Death of George W. Clutter Prominent Omaha Resident

George W. Clutter died December 10 1908 in Omaha Nebraska at age 59 from asphyxiation. Interment was held December 14 1908 at Oak Hill cemetery Plattsmouth with pallbearers including old army comrades. Born April 27 1849 near Wheeling West Virginia he served in the Union Army then lived in Iowa Washington and Omaha. His widow Helen Rogers survived with one son Charles in Omaha. daughter Pauline died in 1883 and is buried at Durk Hill.

Geo. W Omaha Neb Plattsmouth Oak Hill Cemetery George W. Clutter Presbyterian Church J. T. Baird Baird Oakhill Cemetery Wheeling West Virginia Iowa George Co. M. 4Th Ta Helen A. Rogers Washington Geo. Jr Burlington Charles Pauline Whs Durk Hill Dr. Clutter

Lincoln trip to argue Plattsmouth bank case grows public interest

A. N. Sullivan departs for Lincoln to re argue the First National Bank of Plattsmouth vs Gibson et al now before the court. The piece notes Matt Howarth received a life sentence and discusses possible confinement for Boearth regarded as dangerous. Authorities may seek commitment to an asylum rather than a penitentiary.

Boearth Patty A. N. Sullivan Lincoln M. P First National Bank of Matt Howarth Dndee Travis Sullivan Lethie Boxtorth Roearth

Hand Injury From Barn Nail Slows Man’s Night

John Lowther hurt his left hand when a nail pierced the fleshy base near the thumb while hanging harness in the barn. He spent a painful night before a town physician dressed the wound. Doctors warn of possible infection if untreated, but expect recovery in a few days with care.

John Lowther Mr. Lowther

Christmas stamps aid tuberculosis fight in Nebraska

The Nebraska section of the Red Cross promotes a one cent Christmas stamp sale to fund tuberculosis remedies. Stamps, decorative though not valid for postage, are sold through Fricke Co. and Gering Co. drugstores to decorate parcels and letters and support the effort against the white plague.

Nebraska Red Cross Association Cumming F. G. Fricke & Co Gering & Co's

Taken Back to Omaha After Forged Check Suspect Arrest

William Lindsey, wanted in Omaha for passing a forged check, was taken to Omaha by local police this morning. Omaha authorities were expected but the local force chose to handle the transfer themselves, having arrested him days earlier.

Tweediv William Lindsey Omaha

Goms Farm for Sale Near Union Nebraska

120 acres of good land within three miles of Union with two sets of improvements. Prefer to sell all but may sell 40 acres separately. Inquire of Chas L Gravoa Union Neb.

Union Chas. L. Gravoa Neb

Deverved Appointment for Carrie Wilson as Stenographer

Carrie Wilson, long time stenographer for Judge Root, receives official appointment as his stenographer on the supreme bench. She will move to Lincoln for residence and work tomorrow. Wilson has eight years of service and strong support from local officials and friends.

Carrie Wilson Root Supreme Bench Lincoln Wilwon Tins John Ho Amex

Keep Your Trade at Home Promote Local Merchants Campaign

A Marinette Wisconsin editorial urges residents to spend at home rather than with Chicago and New York mail order houses. It cites vast catalog mailings, higher shipping costs, and lack of local benefits, noting home merchants offer value, warranties, and community support while mail orders provide none.

Marinette Wis United States Wisconsin Marinette County Sella Moth Chienne New York St Louis Chicago St. Louis Mall

Nemetz Confectionery Store Delights Oman Citizens

John Nemetz runs a confectionery store in Oman offering a wide range of sweets. The shop features fruits, butter scotch, candy canes, chocolates, nuts, bonbons, and Christmas decorations with post cards and gift lines.

Rowe Matianene Capual Antilles John Nemetz Oman Nh Convent Nemete Tne

Pioneer August Stohlman Dies at 70 in Nebraska

Obituary notes the death of August Stohlman at age about 70 at his home near Plattsmouth Nebraska. He was born in Germany and lived in Wisconsin before settling in Cass County around 1867. Survived by wife two sons Arnold and Willie and two daughters Minnie and Dora. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at the family home.

Stohlman Weed Plattamouth Cass County Nebraska Germany Wisconsin Falter South Dakota Mobile Alabama Streleht Ely Stohman Arnold Willie Minnie Dora

Kroetler Bros. Move Hardware Stock to New Room

Kroetler Bros. moved their hardware stock last Saturday night during a business suspension from near the Fuet National Bank to the Coates block east of the Plattsmouth State Bank. The firm invites patrons to visit and says their stock offers ample size and variety to satisfy buyers in tools shelf hardware and related items.

Kroetler Bros New

Visitors flood the corn show and city for Christmas shopping

The morning train carried many visitors to the corn show in the metropolis. Two crowded cars carried guests who plan to visit the corn show and the auto show in Council Bluffs. Merchants expect heavy return traffic with merchandise sales spurred by the events.

Metropolis Council Bluffs Omaha

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Hixon Kinsas Carroll Village of Elmwood Holdredge Noyes Tme Stoehr Vas Hayes Elven W. I. Thomas Archer H. N. Dovey District Court Oo Ikea Oak Hill Geo. W. Clutter Ing T. M. Carter T. W. Glenn, Smith J. G. Richey J. W. Johnson Jas. Thomas Maas Red Cross Omha Goms Farm Dredd Ciera Netietz Earitis Joly Nemety August Stohlman Wr Stohlman August StohIlman Kroehler Bros Big Crow Gering & Co
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