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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1924

Page

6

Rehearing sought in Quinton case by state officer

Attorneys for Carl D. P. Quinton former Cass county sheriff ask the Supreme Court for a rehearing contending the conviction and removal were based on a mere failure to file quarterly reports and not wilful wrongdoing They argue that seven elections and strong law enforcement record were ignored and that the judge misused jury instructions and the prosecutor’s conduct.

Cass County State Supreme Court Carl DP. Quinton Supreme Court Quinton Dwyer State Journal

Coolidge Plans Conference on Mine Safety

President Coolidge intends to convene a conference of governors from coal producing states to boost mine safety. About ten states with extensive coal mines will be invited to send representatives, with the program prepared by the Interior Department and its Bureau of Mines.

Washington Coolidge Department of the Interior Bureau of Mines

New Harness Shop Opens Opposite Journal Office

Bates Bros announce a new harness and repair shop in the frame building opposite the Journal office. They offer harness repairs, oiling, shoe half-soling and general repair work and invite customers to give them a trial.

Journal Office Bates Bros

Christmas Mail Boom Strains Local Post Office Staff

The Daily notes a record Christmas mail volume at the local post office with Postmaster J. W. Holmes reporting clerks working ten to eleven hours daily. The northbound Missouri Pacific train 107 carried 47 sacks of Christmas mail and the southbound train 106 carried 16 sacks. Bad weather hampered early mail delivery, but workers managed to dispatch letters and packages on time.

J. W. Holmes Missouri Pacific Holmes

Social Roundup Visitors and Relatives Gather in Falls City

Falls City hosts a series of holiday visitors and homecomings. George H Falter visits with parents J P Falter and old friends. Edward Hollatky and Lon Henry visit Crete relatives. Miss Henrietta Martens from Los Angeles visits her mother and sister Amelia. H H Tartsch from Sioux City joins Mrs Tartsch. Lillian Davis heads to Clay Center for a weekend with relatives. Frank Kozak returns to Falls City to resume Missouri Pacific work. Gladys Ellington, a Sid ney teacher, vacations with her parents. Mildred Schlater spends Christmas at Bayard with her family. Glen Henry visits Kansas City relatives for Christmas. D R Churchill and Mrs Churchill of Twin Falls Idaho spend holidays with relatives. Rudolph Wallengren Vincent Slatinsky and wife and Joseph Smetana from Sedalia Missouri arrive for weekend visit. George BE Dovey attends Christmas at Falls City with daughter Mrs Geo H Falter and other Falter relatives and Lincoln visitors.

George H. Falter Falls City J. P. Falter Edward Hollatky Lon Henry Crete Nebraska Henrietta Martens Los Angeles Augusta Martens Amelia Martens H. H. Tartsch Sioux City Tartsch Lillian Davis Clay Center Frank Kozak Missouri Pacific Gladys Ellington Sidney J. C. Ellington Mildred Schlater Bayard Frank E. Schlater Glen Henry Kansas City J. M. Henry Burlington D. R. Churchill Twin Falls Idaho Mr. Churchill B. F. Wiles Churchill C. A. Rawls J. W. Holmes Rudolph Wallengren Vincent Slatinsky Joseph Smetana Sedalia Missouri Missouri City George BE. Dovey Geo. H. Falter G. H. Falter J. W. Falter Floyd Harding Lincoln

Notable visitors pass through Omaha during holidays

Dr. G H Gilmore of Murray and I Paul Lutz of Chicago called on business and enjoyed holidays at family homes while Herold Mullis of Casper and the Smetana brothers from Sedalia and St. Louis visited Omaha. Mrs Ben Menchau of near Eagle planned a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W T Smith before departing. Wunderlich A J Schwartz and W back of west Newawke attended to matters in the city today.

G. H. Gilmore Murray Omaha Chicago Joseph Smetana Sedalia Missouri Louis St. Louis Burlington

Holiday visitors mingle with county court business

Matthew Herold is in Omaha for holidays and errands, Clyde Foster travels from Sedalia to visit friends via Omaha, and Mrs. W. R. Robb leaves for Beloit to attend the golden anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Braddy, on Sunday.

Matthew Herold New York Omaha Clyde Foster Sedalia Missouri W. R. Robb Beloit Kansas Mrs. W. A. Braddy

Fire Risk at the Nebraska Capitol

Governor Bryan questions the safety of remaining in the old capitol this winter noting state officers assume the fire hazard while the legislature has not appropriated funds to insure state buildings. Officials cite unfinished vaults and ongoing construction as reasons they cannot move to the new capitol.

Bryan Capitol Swanson Brown Railway Commission Lacas Nebraska Omaha

Claud Benz Buried At Eagle In Simple Funeral

Remains of Claud Benz arrived Tuesday from Los Angeles and were laid to rest at Camp Creek cemetery after a Methodist church service in Eagle. Born May 18 1876 in Montgomery county Iowa he lived in Eagle most of his life before moving to California four years ago. He is survived by two daughters Abigail and Mrs D G Hogarth both of Los Angeles and one grandson.

Claud Benz Lincoln Los Angeles Cal Eagle Cc. F. Innis Camp Creek Puy Henry Claud Benz Montgomery County Iowa Eagle, Neb J. C. Benz California Clara Jetes D. G. Hogarth Abigail Benz

Young Folks Sing Carols by Epworth League

Epworth League members of a Methodist church sang Christmas carols from dawn to daybreak visiting the city and ending with songs at the Masonic Home to greet residents and bring cheer on Christmas morning.

Epworth League the Methodist Church Masonic Home

Advertise Your Want in the Journal for Results

A notice invites readers to place personal or business wants in the Journal to attract results. The ad emphasizes clarity and timely responses from the community and local contacts for quick action.

Journal

Bus Lines Face Strict Enforcement Of 21 Age Rule

The state railway commission warns bus operators to stop employing youths under twenty one on inter town routes. Prosecutions may follow with one case already opened on the Omaha Fremont line. The order, backed by constitutional authority, applies to all operators regardless of financial stake and aims to ensure safe operations and public welfare.

State Railway Commission Omaha-Fremont

Aged Lady in Critical Condition at Home

Mrs. T. T. Wilkinson, a longtime city resident, lies in a very critical condition at her North Ninth Street home. Neighbors report she has been in poor health for months and preferred to stay alone, with daily help from locals. she was found unconscious Wednesday and remains near death, mourned by many old time friends.

T. T. Wilkinson North Ninth Street Wilkinson

A Code of Ethics for Utility Men Everywhere

A Kansas Public Service association code of ethics adopted October 25 1924 at Emporia urges posting in utility offices and plants. It defines public utilities as natural monopolies under public regulation and calls managers to act as trustees protecting public, employer, and investor interests.

Kansas Publi Service Association Emporia

Rockne Foresees Losses Then Wins For 1925

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne says the 1925 schedule will include defeats as he notes football has improved in sportsmanship. He recalls a 1922 victory over the Tigers and praises gentler rivalries, the locker room fraternization, and mutual respect among players and student bodies.

Knute Rockne Notre Dame Tigers Princeton Mucker

Shrader Pioneer Moved After Family Fire

George W Shrader of Cass county aged pioneer was moved from his city home with son Homer after a fire. He stayed with daughter Mrs Georgia Creamer east of Murray until a new home is found. Despite feeble condition he endured the trip and is comfortably settled in his daughter's house.

George W. Shrader Cass County Homer Shrader Shrader Georgia Creamer Murray

Storms And Bad Highways Check Hauling Of Grain

Nebraska railroads have grain cars to spare but grain traffic has fallen to a small item after storms. Muddy and cut up roads hindered hauling before the storms and kept people away from towns during Christmas trading. Rail workers expect a traffic rebound after the new year as roads wear down.

Nebraska

Visitors from Omaha Stop at Auto Top Shop

Dan Bert Coleman was among the visitors in Omaha today, going to that city on the early morning Burlington train.

Bert Coleman Omaha That City Burlington

Poultry Car Seeks Live Birds at Burlington Freight House

A note seeks a carload of live poultry for delivery at the Burlington freight house in Plattsmouth on Wednesday and Thursday, December 31 and January 1. Payments offered include hens, springs, geese, fat turkeys, beef hides, and horse hides with per pound and each rates.

Burlington Freight House Plattsmouth

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Farmers State Bank T. H. Pollock ASK Dr. Heineman Wunderlich A. J. Schwartz W.back West Newawke Nebraska Capitol the Weather Talks C. E. Wescott Rockne Auto Top Shop Ith Dan Old Roosters W. E. Keeney
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