Embezzlement appeal ends in release for former capitalist
Nebraska Supreme Court reversed Cass County verdict in State v Parmelo. It found insufficient evidence of embezzlement tied to a $1500 note used in a mortgage deal with Mrs Daisy Douglass. The ruling dismisses the case. Parmelo’s counsel were Fred A. Wright and W A Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
State Supreme Court
State of
Nebraska
Charles C. Parmelo
Parmelo
Mr. Parmele
Douglass
Wiles
All. Parmelo
Parmele
Supreme Hhi
Fimele
Corney Fred A. Wright
W. A. Robertson
Etake
H. A. Dert
Aeral
Stranger Fined for Offense in Police Court
H W Franzen of Omaha appeared in the police court after being found with a bottle of liquor on his person. Judge William Weber imposed a $100 fine plus costs, which he could not pay, sending him to board at Bill Hinrichsen's hostelry until a friend pays or the debt is settled. The arrest occurred Sunday night during a ride with two ladies and another man, who later returned the party to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weber
H. W. Frenzen
Omaha
Franzen
Bill Hinrichsen
Biddick
William Baird
Claude Wilson
Smiley
Court House
Burlington
A. L.idd
Tidd
Smith
Riddick
Mr. Baird
Cress
Baird
Faile
Sells New Dodge Coupe to Local Farmer
E H Meissinger a local Dodge representative sold a new model Dodge Brothers coupe to Carl Krueger a young farmer southwest of guard. The car was delivered Sunday and will aid in travel this spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Meissinger
Dodge Brothers
Carl Krueger
Guard
Kreager Jean
St John’s Day Observed by City Masons
Masons held St John’s day services Sunday at First Presbyterian Church due to bad weather. Rev. Frank Emory Pfoutz delivered a sermon titled The Prince of Peace and the Masonic quartet performed two hymns during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Day
First Presbyterian Church
Masonic Temple
Frank Emory Pfoutz
First Methodist Church
Prince of Peace
Masonic Quartet
Messrs
Raymond Cook
Lynn O. Minor
Frank A. Cloidt
H. G. McClusky
State Supreme Court remands Fricke case for new district trial
The Nebraska Supreme Court at Lincoln remanded the State of Nebraska vs Carl G Fricke to a new trial in Cass County district court due to instructional error. Fricke, former Livingston Loan and Building Association secretary, was convicted Feb 16 1924 of false entries in his accounts after an embezzlement charge and prior acquittal on another count. The case now heads to the Merch term for possible retrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court At
Lincoln
State of
Nebraska
Carl G. Fricke
Cass County
Grand Jury
Mr. Fricke
Livingston Loan & Building Association
Hare
Loan and Building Association
Fricke
Association
State Department of Banking
Livingston Association
Halleck Rose
Omaha
W. A. Robertson
A. C. Pancoast
Supreme Court
Merch
District Court
Christmas Gatherings at Engelke Meier Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Engelke meier and family hosted a festive Christmas day gathering in their new city home. Attendees included Mrs Joseph Martin and son Henry Mr and Mrs Sterling Amick Mr and Mrs H L Long of Omaha Mr and Mrs G Schumaker and daughter Wondra Clare of Weeping Water Ernest Engelkemeier of Louisville Vern and Charles Calvin Amick and Clara and Florence Engelkemeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Engelkemeier
Nebraska
Joseph Martin
Henry
Sterling Amick
H. L. Long
Omaha
G. Schumaker
Wondra Clare
Weeping Water
Ernest Engelkemeier
Louisville
Vern
Charles Calvin Amick
Clara
Florence Engelkemeier
Howard Johnson Buys Cedar Creek Business
Howard Johnson, long time farmer east of Murdock, has taken over the Cedar Creek business from John Busche. He moved his family there and began operating the venture last week, signaling a switch from farming to a new line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Johnson
Murdock
John Busche
Cedar Creek
Biddick Bound Over To The District Court
State charges Steve Biddick a former Burlington employee with arson in connection with the October 18 fire at the Burlington shops. Key testimony from George Smiley describes malice toward the shop superintendent and suggested alibi and getaway plans, with threats to burn rail lines and harm Baird. Bond set at $2000 pending district court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Steve Biddick
Burlington
Allen J. Beeson
George Smiley
Biddick
St. Louis
Bracken
The
Tom Smith
F. L. Underwood
Court House
Riddick
Smiley
Burlington Rip Track
Larson
Lincoln Avenue
Winter Brings Brief Warm Spell To Local Area
After days of severe cold the weather man reports a temporary relief in the west section. Morning readings hover near zero and climb to twenty five above by noon with warmer forecasts ahead. Snow is expected to continue but residents hope for several days of sunshine and milder temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Bates Book and Gift Shay promotes school supplies sale
A local notice advertises Bates Book and Gift Shay offering school supplies at competitive pricing amid a busy shopping period. The message emphasizes value and quick service to help customers shop efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Gift Shay
Year End Meeting Hints At Legion Post Home Move
Enthusiastic Legion members packed the year end gathering noting the lease on current club rooms expires January 1. The post plans to own a building on Vine Street and launch a financing drive for a community auditorium with post rooms. Members organized two 1925 membership teams to enlist ex service men as plans focus on strong comeback and continued 'carried on' spirit since 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Post
Vine Street
Fred Lugsch
E. P
Ed Fullerton
John Hadraba
Legion Post
Coasting Days Here Lock in Winter Fun on Local Streets
Snow and cold ice up skating and coasting as residents seek safe spots. Youths stack sleds and bob sleds on North Fourth Street where new pavement offers a smooth track. An elder recalls past hills and river runs, noting Main street’s parkway now blocks major coasting routes and raises safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fourth Street
Burlington
Main Street
New Daughter Arrives at Doods Home
A six pound daughter arrived Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Doods to bring cheer for the New Year. The mother has been ill but shows signs of improvement and the baby is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Doods
Income Tax Forms For 1924 To Be Distributed Soon
A. B. Allen, collector of internal revenue for Nebraska, announces 1924 income tax return forms will be ready January 2, 1925. Taxpayers who filed in 1924 will receive copies by mail. failure to receive does not excuse filing on time. Returns must reach the collector's office by March 15, 1925. Blank forms available at banks or by application to the Omaha office or Internal Revenue offices in Lincoln or Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Allen
Internal Revenue
District of
Nebraska
Omaha
Internal Revenue Office
Lincoln
Grand Island
Pleasant 11 o'clock breakfast for visiting students
The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Baird hosted a breakfast given by Miss Sarah Baird and Miss Helen Pfoutz for visiting students from study breaks. The 27 guests received yellow corsage favors as candles lit the red and yellow color scheme. A musical recital followed with Edith Mayes, Mrs. Robert Reed, and Alice Louise Wescott performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baird
Sarah Baird
Helen Pfoutz
Edith Mayes
Wahoo
Robert Reed
Alice Louise Wescott
Baird
Mesdames
C. C. Wescott
L. L. Wiles
E. H. Wescott
A. §. Christ
Robertson Named Representative of Scottish Grand Chapter
The Royal Arch Masons of the United States accord James M. Robertson of this city a high honor by naming him the Nebraska representative to the Scottish grand chapter. In this role he will handle matters affecting the Scotland jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
United States
James M. Robertson
Nebraska
Robertson
Scotland
House For Sale With Modern Interiors And Furniture
Modern house and lot offered with new furniture for sale. For inquiries call 76. 11 2tw.
Bar Association Debates Relief Measures for State Supreme Court
Nebraska Bar Association opens in Omaha debating rules to speed appellate work. A proposal to require printed abstracts for all appellate records drew split votes and was postponed for further discussion. Judge Goode and Judge Courtwright supported limits on appeals while Ben Baker opposed the measure. Ladies invited to all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Nebraska Bar Association
Hotel
Fontenelle
Omaha
Committee On Legislation
Paul Jessen
Fred Wright
Goode
Supreme Court
Town
Minnesota
Courtwright
Fremont
Ben Baker
Nebraska State Bar Association
Legion Membership Teams Split Dues For 1925 Race
The Adjutant lists Captain John Hadraba’s Legion team with 12 members Tom Walling Clyde Jackson Emil Hild James Stockham Otto Lutz C Pitman Harold Holcomb Frank Rebal Harold Erickson Ralph Twiss Ralph Larson and John Hadraba. Captain Ed Fullerton’s team also has 12 members Maldon Brown Oliver Harvey Clarence Sedgway G W Comer James Masters Roy Holly R G Campbell Henry Leacock Sanford Short A H Duxbury Alvin Huff Mike Opperman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
John Hadraba
Tom Walling
Clyde Jackson
Emil Hild
James Stockham
Otto Lutz
C. Pitman
Harold Holcomb
Frank Rebal
Harold Erickson
Ralph Twiss
Ralph Larson
Ed Fullerton
Maldon Brown
Oliver Harvey
Clarence Sedgway
G. W. Comer
James Masters
Roy Holly
R. G. Campbell
Henry Leacock
Sanford Short
A. H. Duxbury
Alvin Huff
Mike Opperman
Peither
Advertise your want in the Jour nal for results
Classified notice requests readers to place want ads in the Journal to obtain results. It mentions the process, contact method, and placement details. The item reflects a mid century local newspaper classifieds promotion with emphasis on reader engagement and timely responses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hugh J. Kearns Post
Helen Proutz
BAR Association
First National Bank
Plattsmouth
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