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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
1
The jury in the State of Nebraska vs William Grebe found him guilty of assault and battery on May 23 near a Platte River crossing. Testimony highlighted a confrontation after a shot tire incident and Grebe claiming law enforcement authority as witnesses described the events at the Burlington crossing and courthouse.
James M. Robertson of Cass County was named grand high priest of the Royal Arch Masons of Nebraska at Omaha convocation. An updated list of grand officers followed with Robertson also serving as president of the Nebraska Masonic Home association. The grand chapter approved a $10,000 appropriation for the Nebraska Masonic Home infirmary.
Glen Thompson of Omaha arrived for a short visit, spending only a few hours here chatting with friends before departing.
The executive committee of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church of Nebraska met at Mrs. Clinton Miller's Omaha home. President Mrs. W. S. Leete led discussions on the January 14 annual meeting at Trinity cathedral and activities shift from Winnebago mission work to state wide religious education teaching. A pageant directed by Miss Dorothy Weiler of Denver is planned for January 15 at Brownell Hall. Father and Mrs. W. S. Leete and Madame Leete visited Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Leslie during their Omaha stay.
William Grebe, a constable in the justice court of William Weber, who was convicted last evening by a district court jury, turned in his badge of authority this morning. He said he relinquished his power on his own initiative and would stay out of law enforcement until after the grand jury indictments are disposed of.
Governor Bryan announced that E. F. Stewart of Plattsmouth may serve as temporary Cass county sheriff despite being a former grand juror in the Quinton case. He consulted District Judge Begley and Prosecuting Attorney Dwyer who saw no legal objection and noted broad local support with political neutrality urged. Attorney General Spillman did not rule due to lack of formal submission.
Mr and Mrs William Rice will move soon as their daughter Mrs Carl Mathiasen reports from Iowa that Mr Mathiasen has taken a manager position at a large dry goods store in Stanton South Dakota.
Mrs D R Tenliff advertises pure bred Buff Orpington cocks for sale in Murray Nebraska. Contact via phone 2412 for details and availability. Sold by owner with local delivery possible.
George Everett and his son John of Union spent a few hours today visiting at the courthouse and calling on friends in the city.
In Cass County Nebraska a district court jury found Fred A. Holmes not guilty of usurping the state deputy sheriff post after a day of testimony on fees charged in justice cases. The trial spotlighted alleged excess fee practices within the state law enforcement system and Holmes role in county arrests.
Lincoln December 14 Tom Carroll state law enforcement officer denied distributing state deputy sheriff badges to anyone outside his staff. He said no more than two or three trusted men were issued badges and under no circumstances was a badge sold. He defended Holmes as a good worker and asserted any money earned was for lawful fees with no malice.
R48 acres on river bottom with no overflow plus 188 acres of farmland and pasture two miles from Bloomington Nebraska. Improvements include 125 head of thoroughbred Hereford cattle. Write R E Doud Plattsmouth Nebraska. D22-2w aw.
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Mrs J H Meisinger a longtime Cass County resident dies at her daughter’s home after years of Brights disease decline. She was born Katherine Sall in Germany in 1847 and came to America in 1867. She leaves six sons and three daughters, twenty one grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Glendale church with Rev H O Rhode officiating. Interment Glendale cemetery.
One yearling calf is taken up at the Ray Smith farm west of Plattsmouth. Owner may claim by proving property, paying care costs, and the advertisement charges.
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