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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

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Jury Convicts Julia Kaufman in Liquor Case After Lengthy Trial

In Pawnee County district court Judge J B Roper presided as Julia Kaufman faced three liquor counts. The jury found her guilty after motions over disqualification of prosecutors and a lengthy panel-qualification phase. Testimony included witnesses describing home brew, beer, and cherry juice at Kaufman home events with Koebel and others.

District Court J. BB. Roper Pawnee City A. L. Tidd Julia Kaufman State of Nebraska Carl D. Quinton Raper Tidd D. O. Dwyer W. R. Patrick A. G. Cole Cole

Guilty verdict in four counts of liquor law violation

Wednesday session of the case against Julia Kaufman ended with a jury finding her guilty on all four indictment counts. Testimony covered July events, the South home, Murray trips, and a cherry juice party linked to alleged home brew. The defense but one witness, Julia Kaufman, testified details of family visits and denied possessing intoxicants.

District Court Kaper State of Nebraska Julia Kaufman Hazel Fritch Kaufmen Kaufman Grassman Aso Quinton Henry Chris Koebel Omaha Koebel Nebraska City Plattsmouth Carl Ryder Ryder Goucenour Vine Street 24Th Street Fort Crook Sherif Carl Ryder Otoe County Henry Koebel C. J. Pankonin Ralph G. Batty State Department of Pure Foods and Drugs Mr. Stoll Lincoln Chester Welsheimer Georgia Denson Quirton Florence Kaufman Fred Kaufman Joseph Dostal Patrick Henry Kaufman Sherrill George South Missouri River Ferry Mrs. South Mr. South Murray Gome South F. R. Gobelman Ina South Gobelman South 10Th Street Emily Satva Walter G. Reed Florence Witness Judge Raper Dwyer Tidd 5Th Main Streets Chester Craig Geo. South Kaufmans Craig Walter Reed Tineher Cafe Harry Tincher W. D. Tincher Reed Wivne Gouchenour Daucier

Mrs C L Lynch Dies After Scarlet Fever

Mrs. C L Lynch of Rock Bluffs precinct died late Tuesday night after a severe illness from scarlet fever followed by Bright’s disease. She leaves husband three sons and a four week old daughter, plus parents Dr and Mrs M L Edwards of Winona. Funeral held at 2 PM at home with Rev F E Pfoutz. burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.

0. L. Lynch Rock Bluffs Precinct Ada Edwards Missouri M. L. Edwards Winona Lynch

Dennison Seals and Stickers Promote Christmas Packages

Bates Book and Stationery Store offers Dennison seals and stickers to enhance Christmas parcels.

Dennison Bates Book and Stationery Store

Married in Council Bluffs

The marriage of Mr. George Brinklow of this city and Mrs. Ida Schlager Callott of Flint Michigan was held yesterday in Council Bluffs. They returned to live here, with Brinklow a longtime local, and the bride a former Plattsmouth resident.

Council Bluff George Brinklow Ida Schlager Callott Flint Michigan Brinklow Texas Plattsmouth Matt Schlegal

Death of William Marsh at St Joseph Hospital

William Marsh, longtime Cass county resident from Murray to Plattsmouth, died at St Joseph Hospital in Omaha from injuries suffered in a two week old car wreck on Missouri Avenue and 13th Street. Survived by wife and several children including Mrs Jarvis Lancaster and Mrs Virgel Arnold. body brought to Plattsmouth for funeral services held this afternoon.

St. Joseph Hospital Omaha William Marsh Cass County Missouri Avenue U3th Street Marsh Murray Vicinity Memphis Missouri Plattsmouth Jarvis Lancaster Virgel Arnold, Ae Richard Marsh Wintersteen Hill

Weeping Water Man Injured in Lincoln Wreck

Cass county resident John Bills of Weeping Water sustained a scalp laceration in a two car collision at Twenty first and J streets in Lincoln. Bills, unconscious on arrival at St Elizabeth's hospital, recovered enough to converse. E G Weinhold escaped injury and his wife suffered a leg injury.

John Bills Lincoln Cass County Lincoln Star Twenty-first J Streets E. G. Weinhold J Street Weinhold Bills St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Splain & Schnell E Hospital C. C. Johnson

Fine Little Daughter Born to Henderson Family

This morning a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson in the south part of the city. The baby weighs eight and a half pounds and both mother and child are doing nicely. Jim Henderson is said to be among the happiest men in the area.

Stork James Henderson Jim

Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Marvin Stiles in Omaha

A daughter weighing eight pounds arrived Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stiles in Omaha. Both mother and child are doing nicely and grandmother Mrs. Mike Stiles is staying to help. Mrs. Stiles was formerly Miss Freda Otterstein of near Mynard.

Marvin Stiles Omaha Mike Stiles Stiles Freda Otterstein Near Mynard

Spillman Files for Reelection as Attorney General

Attorney General Spillman filed his renomination papers with the secretary of state following the example of three Republican state officers. A Pierce resident, he served in the 1919 20 state constitutional convention and became attorney general in January succeeding Clarence A. Davis. He helped push key legislation and served as legal adviser to state officials and the legislature. He was authorized by the National Association of Attorneys General to convene a meeting to probe the oil industry and chaired a committee to report findings for state and federal use.

Spillman Pierce Clarence A. Davis Sttate National Association of Attorneys General Attorneys General

Cary S Stottler Union Resident Dies After Inquiry

Cary S Stottler born May 30 1876 near Liberty precinct died after a health decline. Union farmer married March 25 1921 to Clara Shepherdson survives with two brothers and two sisters. Funeral postponed pending county inquiry initiated to investigate the death near Union.

Dalley A. G. Cole Union Cary St. Stottler Stottler Clara Shepherdson Alberta Canada Ella Waint Salmon,een Sarah Ira Lincoln

Maccabee Tent Installation In Nebraska City

Last evening, H. M. Wolfe, deputy state commander, Fred Stewart, commander, Gerald Gillespie, serjeant, Luther Pickett, recorder, attended the installation of a new Maccabees tent in Nebraska City. The tent was organized by B. A. Hartman, deputy state commander, who previously organized the local tent.

H. M. Wolfe Fred Stewart Gerald Gillespie Luther Pickett Nebraska City The Maccabees B. A. Hartman

Local Readers Urged to Call for Help at Central Office

Citizens are asked to call a central office at the listed number for assistance. The message notes a three ring cue and emphasizes timely contact to access services and support.

Malfeasance and Perjury Trial for Former Chief of Police

The Nebraska case against Alvin Jones, ex chief of police, opens jury selection in district court on charges of malfeasance in office for failing to arrest Julia Kaufman on July 10 1923 and for being intoxicated on July 10 1922 and possessing liquor illegally on August 10 1923. Attorneys W A Robertson and A L Tidd represent the defendant.

District Court State of Nebraska Alvin Jones Jones Julia Kaufman Altho W. A. Robertson A. L. Tidd

Nebraska Students Protest Short Christmas Vacation

The University of Nebraska student council sent a protest to Chancellor Avery and Executive Dean Engberg over the December 21 to January 2 vacation. They note Nebraska’s 299 school days and 12 vacation days, arguing for eight days total including two Sundays and counting two legal holidays.

Lincoln University of Nebraska Avery Engberg Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Kansas

Business forms of all kinds print at the Journal office

Readable notice notes that business forms are available at the Journal office for printing. No additional details given.

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Julia Kaufmann Wayne Goudenour Prac C. L. Lynch WM. Marsh Saint Joseph Hospital Gary S. Stottler First National Bank BANK
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