Damage Suit on Trial in the District Court
The district court saw a busy day with many spectators from south of Murray and north of Nehawka for the case of James Topp vs Dale R Toppi et al. Judge Atchison presided as two juries worked, one for the Stull case and another for the damage suit. The lengthy trial will continue into Saturday with numerous defendants and witnesses. the plaintiff seeks damages for alleged false arrest after a prior sanity finding and release. Attorneys D O Dwyer and A P Moran represent the plaintiff. W A Robertson and Judge Paul Jescen represent the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Murray
Nehawke
James Topp
Dale R. Topiif
Rallf
William Atchison
Stull
Ner Weyl
Topp
D. O. Dwyer
A. P. Moran
Nebraska City
W. A. Robertson
This City
Paul Jescen
Visiting in Virginia From Bridayv's Det
Mr and Mrs W H Serbert visit Dayton Ohio with their daughter and travel into West Virginia to Montgomery with Andrew Fudge and his wife. They tour coal mines and see large coal heaps while a party cuts evergreen Christmas trees in the mountains. The Serberts plan to return to Dayton for the holidays before resuming their trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridayv
W. H. Serbert
Dayton
Ohio
C. A. Young
Jennings Serbert
West Virginia
Andrew Fudge
Montgomery
Seybert
Serberts
Fudge
Death of Mrs Ruth Amick Beloved County Resident
Ruth N. Hickman Amick died last night at the Murray area farm home three miles north of Murray after a long residence in the county. Widowed to David L. Amick, former city police chief, she was born June 28 1859 and spent most of her life here. Survived by her son Theodore and his wife who helped care for her.
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Murray
Ruth Amick
Nebraska
David L. Amick
Amick
Joe Hennis Home From Hospital After Operation
Joe Hennis of Manzy & Co. drug store returned home last evening after twenty days in hospital in Omaha. He underwent an operation for rupture and is now in good shape though still somewhat weak. He hopes to resume normal activities soon.
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Dpafiv
Joe Hennis
Manzy & Co
Omaha
Hennis
Altho
Stores to Close for Christmas Observance in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Ad club members vote to close places of business Monday December 26 at noon for Christmas observance as Christmas falls on Sunday and the following day is a legal holiday for banks, offices, and business. The noon closure gives merchants and employees a few hours of recreation during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Ad Club
Stull Case on Trial in the District Court Here
The State of Nebraska v C Lawrence Stull opened in district court with many spectators. Evidence included the county chemist’s testimony on alcohol content from liquor purchased by two men on August 26 1927 and the bottle’s delivery to the county attorney. Sheriff Reed testified about arrest and seizing the bottle for analysis in Lincoln. The two witnesses faced sharp cross examination by Frank Bartos representing Stull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
C. Lawrence Stull
Stull
Reed
Lincoln
Frank Bartos
Wilber
Paving Opens Lincoln Highway to Traffic at Last
From Thoretov's Datley Dutch Mullen reports Lincoln highway and Federal 75 paving completed last Saturday opening the route with detours removed between here and Iowa City. The Missouri Valley market profits rise as the Mullen brothers credit advertising for growing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Missouri Valley
Iowa City
Council Bluffs
Denison
Loveland
Honey Creek
Yuletide Spirit Graces Local Stores and Streets
The community lights up as Christmas trees adorn South Sixth street flat holders and Main street storefronts. Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co and Jess Warza illuminate their façades with colored lights, creating a festive night scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixth Street
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Jess Warza
New Sweet Shop to Open Within Next Few Days
New owners Elea nor Jezewski and son P. M. Jezewski from Auburn redecorate the former Morgan Sweet shop to run a modern sweet shop and lunch room. They promise up to date confections and fountain service and expect to open by Monday with formal opening planned for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Sweet Shop
Eleanor Jezewski
P. M. Jezewski
Auburn
Lne
Fair crowd at dance despite blizzard like storm
The Legion dance in the new community building drew a fair crowd despite a blizzard like storm after a light afternoon shower. Omaha Nite Owls introduced the first colored orchestra there and were praised as the finest since the opening with Tracy Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Omaha Nite Owls
Tracy Brown
Omaha
22Nd
Farnam Streets
Nebraska City
Pat Kroh
Nebraska
Hutchison Baby Born Near City in Nebraska
This morning the home of Mr. and Mrs. C R Hutchison south of the city welcomed a fine little son weighing ten pounds. Mother and child are doing nicely and the event brings joy to the father and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hutchison
Nebraska
Accident on High School Hill Involves Ford Sedan
Friday report describes Frederick driving down high school hill when his Ford sedan skidded on a slippery street. Lacking chains the car struck a curb, breaking a rear wheel in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
High School Hill
Card of Thanks from Methodist church workers
The Social Workers of the Methodist church thank the public for the generous patronage at the chicken pie supper and bazaar last evening. The public's interest will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Cass County Maps of Every Man's Farm Available
A few Cass county maps showing every man's farm remain at the Journal office. Priced at 50 cents, quantities are limited and urged to hurry before they sell out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Journal Office
Benefit Card Party Supports St John School Fund Drive
Catholic Daughters members hosted a benefit bridge in two series at Mrs. Herman Heidstadt's home to raise funds for St. John's parochial school. Six tables competed with prizes for high five and bridge winners, plus a door prize and a late night luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters
St. John's
Herman Heidstadt
F. L Rea
Cyril Kalina
Elizabeth Bergmann
Joseph Kvapil
Mae Murphy
C. A. Rosencrans
Frank Bester
Eleanor Hiber
Lon Henry
L. B. Exenberger
Fred Ezenberger
Himcheon
Modern Woodmen Elect Officers at Cass Camp 222
The Cass Camp No. 222 Modern Woodmen of America elected officers last evening with Edward Gableman as Consul and Michael Hild as Banker. The lodge, now 255 members, emphasized fraternal support and community service, noting six new applications approved and the drill team organized under R. T. Stout for future initiation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Edward Gableman
Michael Hild
Henry F. Goos
H. M. Wilcox
Sentinel
W. C. Hudson
W. T. Arn
Plattsmouth
Case Camp
R. T. Stout
Death of former resident Mrs Frank Carruth noted
Prominent early Paris family member Mrs Frank Carruth died Friday in Denver after thirty seven years away. The Carruths ran a jewelry store here in the 1870s 80s and built the Fifth and Main street building now housing D E Wescott Sons. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10 AM at Sattler Funeral Home with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery on the family lot.
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Paris
Denver
Frank Carruth
Carruth
Aap
Fifth
Main Street
D. E. Wescott’s Sons
High School Hill
T. H. Pollock
Santa at the Parmele Theatre Delights 800 Children
Last evening the Parmele theatre hosted Santa Claus night with about 800 boys and girls in attendance. Andy Moore assisted Santa by handing out presents and helping children exit after the show.
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Santa Claus
Parmele Theatre
Santa
Andy Moore
Blue and White Start 1928 Season in Big Win
The Blue and White defeated Weeping Water 43 to 15 in the opening 1927-28 game in this city. Veterans Wescott Hadraba Hutt and Perry sparked the win as Mason filled guard duties and Klinger Fitch protected the defense. Weeping Water’s W Bickford led their scoring with all 15 points as the locals led 18 to 5 at halftime and held them scoreless in the second half.
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Weeping Water
Mouch
Mot
Wescott
Hadraba
Hutt
Perry
Bernard Gallower
Ralph Mason
Galloway
Mason
Bernard Klinger
Bob Fitch
Klinger
W. Bickford
George Perry
Ed Westcott
Hart
Plattsemonuth
Fitch
D. Bickford
Bickford
Johnson
Emberry
Rgé
Anderson
Pleasant Surprise for William Mrasek's Sixteenth Birthday
A West Oak Street celebration surprised William Mrasek on his sixteenth birthday. Friends gathered for games and a festive evening, with refreshments served by Mrs. Mrasek and her daughters. Attendees included Carolyn Thames Erma Mayfield Dorothy Hirz Sylvia Skalak Janet Snyder Bernard Galloway Newton Sullivan Floyd Cline John Galloway and the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mrasek
West Oak Street
Mrasek
Mary
Margaret
Will Lindner
Carolyn Thames
Erma Mayfield
Dorothy Hirz
Sylvia Skalak
Janet Snyder
Bernard Galloway
Newton Sullivan
Floyd Cline
John Galloway
William Mrtsck
Christmas Cards Display at Bates Book and Gift
A display of Christmas cards in a wide array of designs is showcased at Bates Book & Gift, highlighting festive motifs and detailed artwork for holiday greetings.
Wedding at Court House Unites Ames Blunt and Welter Burk
Yesterday at the court house Miss Ames Blunt married Welter Burk in a ceremony conducted by County Judge A. H. Duxbury. Loreta Blunt and Lilian G. White witnessed the event as relatives and friends noted the couple will make the city their home.
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Court House
Ames Blunt
Welter Burk
A. H. Duxbury
Loreta Blunt
Lilian G. White
Clarence Blunt
Croom
Ciy
William Burk
Jury in Stull Case Fails to Reach Verdict
The State of Nebraska vs C Lawrence Stull jury deliberated from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening, ending in a seven to five vote for acquittal and a deadlock. Judge Begley dismissed the twelve jurors, delaying final resolution until next term as they prepare for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
C. Lawrence Stull
Begley
Legion Auxiliary Meets for Christmas Cheer and Service
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the community building with many ladies attending. They approved spending 40 for kitchen cupboards, expect silverware arrival next week, and plan banquets for 200 when needed. They will provide popcorn balls for the Christmas Eve Legion treat and support hospital thankful service. Mrs. J. P. Johnson presided as new unit president with hostesses Mrs. Holcomb, Will, Kopischka, and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
J. P. Johnson
Mesdames Garoltd Fholcomb
Robert Will
Carl Kopischka
Donation for cabinet to aid Auxiliary kitchen expansion
The American Legion Auxiliary voted to donate 40 to the Legion from carnival pep sale profits to build an extra kitchen cabinet in the new community building. They have purchased silverware, glassware, chinaware for 200, and will handle the January Happy Hundred supper, with storage space to improve banquet service.
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American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion
Christmas Cards at Bates Book and Gift Shop
Holiday display at Bates Book and Gift Shop features assorted Christmas cards and seasonal gift items for shoppers. Store hours and special promotions may apply through December.
Santa Claus Receives Crowd in Plittsmouth Holiday Reception
Santa Claus arrived on Burlington No 4 at 10 23 am to a packed Plittsmouth station. The ceremony at the American Legion building featured Chief of Police Johnson Councilman C C Smith and the Boy Scouts aiding in crowd control. 1200 candy bars distributed, 2000 attendees from the surrounding area joined local children in greeting the holiday patron.
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Plittsmouth
Santa Claus
Case County
Santa
Burlington
Burlington Station
American Legion
Johnson
Claude C. Smith
Second Ward
Searl
S. Davis
Mr. Smith
C. C. Wescott
Ad Club
Sante
Piattsmouth
Bank balances show uptick at Burchard after audits
Pawnee City Nebraska December 15 The Bank of Burchard closed this week as staff checked May 24 and December 17 ledgers for all patrons. Increase between dates noted while commission awaits asset realisation. Mohrman of the entry fund commission says depositors will be paid in full and reserves near 25 percent.
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Pawnee City
Neb
Bank of Burchard
Enarnnis Ford Commission
R. H. Mohravia
Mohrman
Entranty Fund Commission
Burchard
Nebraska
Christmas cards on display at Bates Book & Gift shop
The Bates Book & Gift shop features Christmas cards with beautiful designs. Early callers have the chance to select the best stock before others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book & Gift Shop
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Dale R. Topluff
Virginia
Srom Thuersdare
Prem Thurspest
Tin Tin
Thoretov
Datley
Dwyer
Thuredar
Edward Gabelman
Santa AT
Parnele
Journal
Hatt
Hadreba
Hett
Hedrabsa
Hinds
Snipes
Emberly
Hubert Dew
Hershel Dew
George Sayles
Legion Auxiliary Meets
Bank Ballances
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