Cass County Installs New Officials At County Courthouse
The article lists changes in county offices with W. D. Wheeler replaced by Frank E. Schlater as county treasurer and W. K. Fox as deputy. It notes reappointments for Rosencrans, Morgan, Foster, Travis and Beeson as district court judge, Beeson as county commissioner, Rogers as clerk, Soennichsen as assessor, Jordan as county commissioner, and Quinton as sheriff. J. H. Tams named superintendent of the county farm at sixty dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Travis
District Court
Paul Jessen
Nebraska City
J. H. Tams
Open Parlor Hours At Masonic Home For Visitors
The parlors of the Masonic Home will be open Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock for visitors. All interested in the home and its members will be welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Home
Second hand piano for sale in Murray Neb
LOOK HERE IS A SNAP A second hand piano for sale cheap. In good condition. For further information call CuHas. S. STONE, Murray, Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuHas
S. Stone, Murray
Neb
Big Bill on a Tantrum Delays Train Near Switch Shanty
Engine No. 3116 known as the Big Bill refused to reboard and blocked an east bound passenger train for over an hour near the switch shanty. The incident damaged track, threw a box car off, and broke a frog while Special Car 98 slept nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Beedburn
Employment Bureau
Man left to suffer after fall near Burlington station
Albert Johnson, who fell into a hole near the Burlington station and sprained an ankle, was kept in a Bum Shanty until yesterday as neighbors fed him. County and city officials argued over responsibility while he lacked medical care and food, prompting a call for humane action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Johnson
Burlington Station
Council Bluffs
America
Mrs Dodge's Husband Improves in Omaha Visit
Mrs George N Dodge told a reporter this morning that her husband Mr Dodge is progressing nicely and gaining strength daily, a hopeful update shared by many friends including the Journal. Mrs Roy Dodge of Omaha is not improving as hoped, though not regarded as very serious, and relatives wish for quicker recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Dodge
Omaha
Blizzard memory echoes through Nebraska and Dakotas
On January 12 1908 the upcoming Sunday marks the twentieth anniversary of the great blizzard that devastated Nebraska and the Dakotas. It brought heavy losses of life, starvation, and severe cold. Old residents still discuss the storm, recounting narrow escapes and prolonged suffering during the three days of deep snow.
Agricultural class trips to Lincoln explore state farm lessons
Thursday most members of the agricultural class left with Superintendent J. W. Gamble for Lincoln to visit the state farm. They will study experimental methods, inspect blooded stock, and learn seed selection and cultivation techniques to bring back practical wisdom and experience. Participants included Misses Ruby Reynolds Anna Petersen Clara Weyrich Ethel Ballance Mina Thierolf Nora Batton Ruth Margarite Helps and Messrs Governor Dovey and Flace Phebus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
J. W. Gamble
State Farm
Ruby Reynolds
Anna Petersen
Clara Weyrich
Ethel Ballance
Mina Thierolf
Nora Batton
Ruth
Margarite Helps
Governor Dovey
Flace Phebus
Dwyer Reveals Well Appointed Law Office Suite
The editor tours D. Dwyer’s remodeled law office in his own building. The four-room suite includes a reception area with a steel wicket, public and private consult rooms, a spacious library with abundant east light and skylights, all heated by a furnace and equipped with electric and gas lighting and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Dwyer
Court House
Dwyer
Raker Family Travels From Ewing After Death of Father
G A Raker and wife arrived from Ewing after the death of Mrs. Raker’s father. They reside in Eufaula Oklahoma once known as Old Court Town. Raker publishes The Indian Journal there, a paper bought from Indian Alex Posey and started by five Indian chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Raker
W. E. Rosencrans
Ewing
Family travels after funeral from Farnham to Pacific Junction
A. Steuklin and wife arrived from Watson Missouri after attending the funeral of Mrs Steuklin's brother John Hoye who died in Farnham with consumption. They were joined by Frank Hoye and his wife returning to Farnham. The Hoyes stay through the day and depart this evening on train No 14 to catch flyer No 1 to the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Steuklin
Watson, Mo
State Veterinary Association Ends Grand Island Session
Dr. A. P. Barnes, a delegate, reports the two day meeting well attended with about 75 old members and 17 welcomed at this session. The group passed a resolution to levy an assessment to cover costs in a suit begun against Dr. Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Veterinary Association
Grand Island
A. P. Barnes
Barnes
Death of Miss Jennie King in Jacksonville Ill
Miss Jennie King sister of Mrs. A W Atwood of Jacksonville Ill died at her home Tuesday evening after a lingering illness She was a long time teacher in Jacksonville public schools and visited in this city frequently Mrs Atwood has been with her sister since December 29 caring for her through her illness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie King
A. W. Atwood
Jacksonville
Ill
Miss King
Atwood
Indians Made Members At Local Redmen Meeting
Last night at the Improved Order of Redmen meeting the tribe announced new Indians including Harry Kuhney William Holly and Claus Speck. The organization continues active recruitment and shows rapid member growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improved Order of Redmen
Harry Kuhney
Wm. Holly
Claus Speck
Farm for Sale in Cass County with House and barn
One of the best 160 acre farms in Cass county is for sale. Improvements are extra good with a six room house and a barn suitable for 50 tons of hay and 18 head of horses. Located one and one half miles east of the Wills place. Joun Uri sh, owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Wills Place
Joun$urish
Old Settler Frederick Kroehler Dies in Wyoming
Funeral for Frederick Kroehler, born September 15, 1844, held after he died in Sheridan Wyoming on a Wednesday morning. He lived in Plattsmouth and Havelock and worked as a cigar maker and in Burlington shops. Interment at Oak Hill with Woodmen of the World honors. survivors include son Edward in Sheridan and other children in Weeping Water and Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jordon
Jordan
Marshall
Weeping Water
Sheridan
Wyoming
Peter Kroehler
Frederick
George Kroehler
Hessen Dramstadt
Germany
Jacob
Katherine
Milwaukee
Wis
Fredrick Kroehler
George
Fred
Anna Elizabeth Reese
America
Cumberland
Maryland
New York
Fred Kroehler
Herman Kleitsch
Wm. Kroehler
Havelock
Edward
Frank
Norfolk
Northwestern
Burlington
Kroehler Brothers
Plattsmouth
Ciurar
Platt
Elizabeth Kroechler
Barney’’ Miller
Missouri
Kroehler
Burlington Station
Evergrage
Mo. Ty Woolmen
Woodmen of
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. L. Root
Joseph Kelly
H. KR. Gering
Fred Olentausen
Phillip Thierolf
Wm. Rishel
A. A. Randall
Methodist Church
Foot Mash Injury At Burlington Shops
John Grebe, a freight car repair worker at the Burlington shops, was injured Friday morning when a heavy draw-head fell on his foot. The accident caused severe crushing and broken bones, keeping him from work for an extended period. The draw-head is Heavy and requires multiple people to place it, and improper blocking around dead wood can trigger falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
John Grebe
Grebe
Telephone Company Wins in Underground Wiring Dispute
The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a Cass county district court ruling dismissing Plattsmouth’s injunction against Nebraska Telephone Co. that would force underground wiring on Main Street. The decision bars cities from imposing new burdens after inviting investment via street-use ordinances. C. C. Guthman returns to Plattsmouth after years away, planning a short visit before heading west with fellow electrical worker Frank Grisic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
District Court of
Cass County
City of
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Telephone Company
Supreme Court
Byron Clark Returns From Charleston Case Delay
Byron Clark came back from Charleston West Virginia after arguing before the supreme court there in a case with George Snyder as a litigant. The court was in session but one judge was sick and the opposing attorneys prevented hearing the case. By consent the matter was continued to the 6th of next month for another hearing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Clark
Charleston
West Virginia
Supreme Court of
George Snyder
Clark
Six O Clock Dinner for Mr and Mrs Simons and Family
Mrs Wm Claus hosted a six o clock dinner honoring Nicholas Simons, wife, and daughter Mary of Chicago. Guests included N Simons and daughter, E B Thrall, Bertha Claus, Peter and Frank Claus, and Mrs W Claus. The gathering enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Claus
Nicholas Simons
Mary
Chicago
N. Simons
E. B. Thrall
Bertha Claus
Peter and
Frank Claus
W. Claus
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. D. Wheeler
Frank E. Schlater
Wheeler
Schlater
W. K. Fox
Rosencrans
Elmwood
D. C. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mary E. Foster
Farley
Earl Travis
Omaha Bee
Allen J. Beeson
Judge Beeson
Gertrude Beeson
First National Bank
James M. Robertson
Miss Jessie
Stirling
H. M. Soennichsen
Soennichsen
Carroll D. Quinton
Quinton
Eufaula
John Hoye
Veterinary
Illinois
Frederick Kroehler
Burlington Shops
Plattsmouth Bay
C. C. Guthman
Pittsburg
General Electric
West
Mr. Guthman
Frank Grisic
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