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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1911

Page

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Suit Over Train Fatality Seeks $15000 Damages

Julia Wanderhelm administratrix sues B and O Railway and fireman Sadie for the January 1 death of Oscar Wanderhelm on the companys right of way. The suit, filed in district court before Judge Vyravis, claims the train No 15 failed to stop or warn and alleges negligence in maintaining the track and in operation. The case promises a spirited contest with notable defense and plaintiff counsel.

Montaya Pally Vyravis Julia Wanderhelm Oscar Wanderhelm B. & O. Railway Company S.A. Sadie Sempany No. 15 Wanderhorn Burlington Plattly Plattemouth Wanderhalmn Wandehorn Sadie Mc Gering

Frank McCann Declared Guilty By The Jury

The State trials Frank McCann for safe-blowing or burglary by explosion. The jury returned a guilty verdict after about an hour of deliberation. Doud and Lytle face separate trials in January due to court schedules. In a separate district court matter, Julia Vanderholm sues Burlington Haibway Co. over a fatal crash, with twelve jurors listed and eight witnesses sworn so far.

Frank McCann Lake McCann Mr. Britt Britt Doud Lytle Mr. Stahaugh Taylor Lyle South Bend Louisville

George Morrison Resigns for Minneapolis Daily Job

George Morrison leaves Bo Wirl's General Store after resigning Tuesday and heads to Minneapolis to join the job department of a leading city daily. His departure is mourned by local young men, as Morrison has long led youthful efforts in town and will be missed.

George Morrison Bo Wirl Minneapolis Morrison George

Beeson Fled With Commissioners Over Clerk Appointment

Judge Beeson and county commissioners approved the appointment of Miss Gretrude Beeson as clerk to the county bridge office at a rate of 84000 per year. The action was approved by the board amid the upheaval.

Beeson Gretrude Beeson

Remodeling Walter Scotts Home On North Tenth Street

Walter Scott finishes a home remodel on North Tenth Street with new woodwork bath renovation electric lighting and a modern lawn. The property sits above the Masonic Home and promises one of the citys prettiest exteriors once completed.

Walter Scott North Tenth Street Me. Scott Tims Borng William Brissey Jonn Reuland Hos Jon Kinser Guy Reece

Young Man Albee Returns Home After Accident

Willing Albee and his wife and children arrived to visit Mrs. lhee's parents for a short stay. He had been in the hospital after a track accident that nearly killed him, and plans to study law after a year at home and then enter a law school.

Albee Mrs.lhee Mes Korchekh Mr. Albee Burlington

Miss Trilety Hosts Delightful Box Social

Miss Helen Trilety and pupils at district No 7 west of town held a box social and program at the school house. The event featured songs recitations and dialogues with a large turnout. Boxes priced and sold at auction raised 896.10 for school supplies, followed by a banquet.

Helen Trilety Miss Trilety

Park Chriswisser Visits Dunbar Parents Amid Illness

Park Chriswisser of Dunbar visited his parents Bennett Chriswisser and wife for a short time on Saturday. He has been suffering from appendicitis for some time and will enter a hospital soon for an operation.

Park Chriswisser Dunbar Bennett Chriswisser Park

Booth Called To His Final Reward

Obituary of Booth, longtime Burlington paint shop employee and St Luke’s church member, who died after months of illness. Born in Middletown Connecticut, he lived in Boston and several western cities before settling in this city. Survived by wife and two sisters in St Joseph Missouri and Denver Colorado. Funeral conducted by Masons at St Luke’s Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Booth Middletown Con Kayme Boston Aite Bt.houls St. Kwolstee Wremiered Sam Wilhan Bhulouwis Venus Clevelands Shr Foanph Hive Denver Coro Plattenouth Roatle Ben Burlington Te Ja Episcopal Church Masonic Order Loyal Mystic Legion Masons St. Luke's Church Arthur J. Whfams Omaha WA. Tippens Harry Barthold D. B. Smith TL. B. Peenberwern J. 0. Peterson Oak Til

Thanks to kind neighbors for aid during illness and death

To the kind neighbors and friends who aided during the late illness and death of my beloved husband I express sincere thanks Mrs B J Booth

B. J. Booth

Plattsmouth shopper favors local store over Omaha deals

A Mathsmouth native now living in Omaha traveled back to town to buy a skirt and coat. She said Omaha purchases lacked value and preferred local merchants with a return guarantee and lower prices. Her trip highlights a flow of shoppers between Plattsmouth and Omaha seeking better deals and honest representation.

Mathsmouth Omaha Matsmouth Mlatismouth Plattsmouth

Death of John Ellington

Mrs Laura Kennedy of Murray changed ears here Wednesday evening returning home from Wabash where she had been to attend the funeral of her brother John Ellington who died suddenly last Sunday night at his home at Pairmont Nebraska He remains being brought to Wabash for interment The deceased was a resident of Nock Bluffs a number of years ago and was quite well known throughout the county in those days He was a son of the late William WH Ellington who was county s first sheriff Vi wen edger

Laura Kennedy Murray Wabash John Ellington Pairmont Neb Nock Bluffs Ile William WH. Ellington Viien Edger

Confetti Ball at Coates Hall Presented by Omaha Club

The Just for Fun club of Omaha presents a novelty dance at Coates hall the first time in this venue Cash prizes will be awarded Admission is 60 cents per couple with an extra 20 cents for ladies All invited for a fun evening with good times assured

Just Omaha Coates’ Hall

Citizens urged to attend band concert December 28

Citizens urged to attend the Huntington and Nehraski band concert at Parmele theater on Thursday night December 28. Fund drive aims to help musicians and support local musical organizations with tickets priced low to encourage broad public attendance.

Bassington Terdtefore Oys Burlington Parmele Theater Decorbon Huntington Mississippi River Mattsamuth

Old Ginizen Strick En With Paralysis

From Monday's Daily, Moses Hiatt, an aged citizen of Plattsmouth, suffered paralysis last Saturday night and has been in critical condition. The attack, a stroke affecting the brain, left him unconscious. doctors can do little, and a second stroke is feared. Hiatt, 70, has long suffered illness and a harsh cough.

Moses Hiatt Plattamouth Niall Hiatt Mr. Hiatt

Doud Wanted in North Dakota After Jail Escape

North Dakota authorities seek Doud following a jail escape in Williston. Sheri Brand identifies Doud as the shoe thief who struck the sheriff and fled. both states pursue him for alleged safe blowing and related charges.

Doud North Dakota Tuesdiay Daily Sheri William Brod Wil-liston XN. D Jin Doud Yeslondae Sheri Breond Entity Doud Willits County Mr. Brord William County Brand Sherif Clinton Sherif

The M. P. S Fine Train Introduced

The Missouri Pacific Railroad will end all through train service between Omaha and St. Louis starting January first. The new service features steel construction electric lighting and modern cars with two sleepers a parlor car a cafe and library and baggage car. The Omaha train leaves Union Station around 4 PM and reaches St. Louis the next morning.

Missouri Pacific Mailroad Company Omaha St. Louis Onahoa Union Station

Lost Christmas money found by Journal helps girl

A heartbroken girl visits the Journal office to report ten cents she saved and her pocketbook missing after being at the ten cent store. The Journal asks the finder to return the purse and money to the girl at the Victgrt.

Journal Lears

Holly’s Clothing Emporium Displays Old Fashioned Christmas

The storefront of William Holly’s clothier showcases a Christmas motif with a brick chimney and false fireplace. The window displays a festive scene using wood logs and red banners to evoke a traditional holiday spirit for shoppers.

Christine William Holly

Farmers Mutual Pires and Jive Stork Insurance meeting announced

The annual meeting of Farms Mutual Pires and Jive Stork Insurance of Cass County Nebraska will be held at Heil School Bower in Istreet No. 8 on Saturday at 1 30 PM for election of officers and to transact regular business provided by law. J P Patton, Sedrengyy 12 24 Snt wk.

Farmers’ Mutual Pires Jive Stork Insurance Compen Cass County Nebraska Heil School

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MIL Chet Julia Wanderholm Oscar Wanderholm District Court Othe District Court Cochran York Julia Vanderholm Burlington Haibway Company Vanderholm William Alchison John W. Rhuga John Rauth Jol Elliot John Schroeder Edward Wager Fred Stock James Niday Oscar Gapen A. O. Clymer Charles Noyes B. Norris Oon William Albee Alliance Parmele Band Boys Schulhoff de Paetington Tils Elies Nehraaki Willian M. P Holly's
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