Plattsmouth Lad Drowns in Pond
Lloyd Barr a sixteen year old living with his uncle near Sabula pond died in a boating accident. With three companions the youths took a broken boat and capsized it. Rescue efforts by Mrs. Moore and Mr. Moore failed to save Barr, whose body was recovered after lengthy digging by nearby residents and a physician pronounced him dead. Barr’s mother resides in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Dubois Morning Courier
Dubois
Lloyd Barr
Courier
Sabula Porch
James Duttry
Sabula
Dstrict
L. 5. Munch
Mr. Munch
Mrs. Munch
H. A. Moore
Mr. Moore
D. L. Corbett
L. S. Munch
Mr. Corbett
Davenport
Omaha
Neb
Inquest Verdict on J. F. Ford Death at Cedar Creek
Coroner's jury at Lincoln returns that J. F. Ford died July 14 1908 near Lincoln Nebraska from injuries when crushed between engine draw bars and coal car due to negligence of C B & Q Railway. Witnesses include train crew and doctor. probable legal action to follow.
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J. F. Ford
Burlington
Cedar Creek
Lincoln
Joshua Franklin Ford
Louisville
Neb
Lancaster County
C. B. & Q. Railway Company
M. Tebrinke
Forman
Samuel Scott
J. H. Robertson
E. E. Carr
John Eckery
T. J. Roberts
F. E. Ledwith
Charles Ayers
F. L. Grainger
Ford
Worthman
F. R. Whitaker
Birthday Surprise For Master Virgil Perry
At the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Perry a birthday surprise celebrated Virgil Perry s ninth birthday with games and gifts. Guests included Robin Richardson Glenna Barker Ruth Hamilton and others. Refreshments of ice cream cake and punch were served by Mrs Charles Perry and Mrs Charles Spangler.
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Glenn Perry
Virgil Perry
Charles Perry
Charles Spangler
Robin Richardson
Drunk William McMaster Appears Before Judge Archer
In Judge Archer's court William McMaster was arraigned on a drunkenness charge. The tale recounts his coin dispensing, purchases of snake bite preventives, and a heavy intoxication. Officer Cory detained him at Pete Goos' stable, jailor Manspeaker held him, and Judge Archer fined him one simpleton and the trimmings with an hour to leave the city, adjourning to Iowa to escape temptation.
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Archer
Wm. McMaster
William
Pete Goos
Peter
Cory
Iowa
Sam Biggs Case Ends With Dismissal In Justice Court
The Biggs case, moved from Justice H D Barr to Justice M Archer amid venue claims, was dismissed by County Attorney Rawls on grounds of prosecutorial right. The crowded courtroom heard defense objections to what many called an unwarranted action amid rumors of a broader conspiracy and public fatigue over the affair.
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Biggs
Justice Court of Justice
Archer
Rawls
H. D. Barr
Justice Court
M. Archer
Justice Parr
Justice Archer
Gering
John M. Leyda
Henry R. Gering
Jamaica Bee
Gering & Co
Odd Fellows Picnic Set for August at Avoca Nebraska
The Odd Fellows will hold their annual picnic on August 6 with a number of attractions secured and a large crowd expected to attend in Avoca Nebraska.
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Avoca
Neb
Odd Fellows
Divorce suit filed by Anna Geiser against John Geiser
Anna Geiser files a district court petition for divorce against husband John Geiser. Attorney Byron Clark cites habitual drunkenness and extreme cruelty including alleged vile epithets. She seeks an injunction against him, ownership of real estate in Micklewall’s addition valued at 700 dollars, and further relief as just and equitable.
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Anna Geiser
John Geiser
Byron Clark
John
Hades
Habeas corpus case ends as Grimm surrender children
Melvin Karth sought custody of two minor children in county habeas corpus proceedings. The Grims surrendered the children to the Earths after a settlement of 60 dollars covering expenses and board. Sheriff Quinton brought the children to Judge Beeson. Karth paid about 25 dollars in costs. A related suit by Mrs. Karth for 198 dollars value of converted household goods was set to ship items to the Earths and dismissed once received. The episode had humor and raised tensions but no trial occurred.
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Melvin Karth
Grimm
Earth
Quinton
Schuyler
Karth
Grimms
Local Tel Jed Sokol to Send Team to Omaha Tournament
Twe members from the local Tel Jed Sokol lodge prepare to field a team for the Omaha tournament dated July 31 to August 2. The event draws 125 men and 50 women turners from several states as part of a grand district meeting with Mayor Dahlman of Omaha delivering the opening address. Emimons Ptak will attend as the local delegate to the grand lodge in Detroit, with the convention held every five years.
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Twe
Tel Jed Sokol Society
Omaha
Dahlman
Emimons Ptak
Grand Lodge
Detroit
Wagon accident injures Julius Ramge near meat market
Julius Ramge sustained severe injuries after a wagon box overturned when the team started suddenly at Kunsmann Ramge meat market. His brother Fred aided him. he was laid up at home with a scalp cut and neck strains, not considered dangerous, hopeful of movement in a few days.
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Julius Ramge
Kunsmann & Ramge
Fred
County bids for culverts prompt local contractor concern
Local contractors protested after county commissioners advertised bids for concrete culverts and bridges in a distant paper, leaving only one bid from a Lincoln firm. Commissioners indicate contractors may submit their own plans and urge discussions and bids for a fifty foot wall on Chicago avenue, a 7x8 foot arch culvert near Capt Isaac Wiles, a 40 foot arch near Chas Warner, and a 6x6 foot culvert near Cedar Creek.
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Weeping Water Republican
Lincoln
Friedrich
Journal
Chicago Avenue
Capt
Isaac Wiles
Chas. Warner's Place
Cedar Creek
Murder at Dry Lake: Webb shot by Scott
Joseph Webb, famed for his height, was killed at Dry Lake Nevada when Scott fired on him after a train ejecting Webb and two companions. Webb died the next day after lying in the sun. Webb’s friends call it a cold blooded murder and urge swift justice.
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Joseph Webb
Mlattemouth
Las Verne
Jearn Us
Webb
Scott
Dry Lake
Nevada
Twother
Scout
Beeson approves final settlement in Dewey estate and related actions
Judge Beeson handles the Dewey estate final settlement allowing maintenance payments to the widow and approving the sale of personal property valued at 1500 without appraisers. Guardian Leyda’s objections are overruled. Metteer guardian reports 7390.02 on hand and is approved. Jno Thierolf estate claims are all allowed. Johnson will case continued to September 15.
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Beeson
Jas. L. Dewey
John M. Leyda
A. D. Welton
Leyda
Peter Eveland
Robert Metteer
Jno
Wescott's Sons Repair and Sell Damaged Farm Stock
Wescott's Sons are organizing repairs and moving stock damaged by the farm into the Morgan building next door to sell at substantial reductions. Both buildings have new floors, are clean and attractive, and expected to draw many buyers as they resume normal operations.
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Wescott’s
Morgan
Sunday School Picnic At Garfield Park
St Luke s Episcopal Sunday school pupils held a Thursday afternoon picnic at Garfield Park with about ninety attendees. The pleasant event featured games and prizes, a bounteous basket supper, and a thoroughly happy gathering as the day ended.
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Sunday School
Garfield Park
Delightful Surprise Party at Swoboda Home
A cheerful Thursday afternoon gathering at J J Swoboda’s house honored Mrs. Josephine Janda. Lady guests enjoyed games and amusements, followed by seasonable refreshments, with those present including Mesdames Donat Jiran Wooster Slavicek Bookmeyer Nemetz Ptak Hyha Bookmeyer Swoboda and Janda Jr.
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J. J. Swoboda
Josephine Janda
Mesdames
Henry Donat
Louis Jiran
Joe Wooster
Frank Slavicek
Bookmeyer
John Nemetz
Emil Ptak
Joe Hyha
J. W. Bookmeyer
Jno. Swoboda
Frank Janda, Jr
Fire at Elmwood destroys pool hall building
A fire last night at Elmwood damaged the pool hall owned by Chas Clapp and occupied by Willett & Baker, with an estimated loss of $450 and no insurance. The fire department confined the flames to one building, saving the town from greater damage. Geo Miller, rushing with a hose cart, slipped and broke his leg near the ankle. medical help stabilized him.
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Elmwood
Chas. Clapp
Willett & Baker
Geo Miller
Meeting of Odd Fellows installation at Mystic Encampment No 31
The Mystic Encampment No 31 I O O F held its annual officer installation at the hall on lower Main street Friday evening with strong attendance and lively ceremonies. New officers include Chief Patriarch C A Johnson Senior Warden Wm Holly Junior Warden J E Jones and Chaplain John Kirkham. A humorous note followed when Dave Wallengren was found celebrating the fourth with firecrackers as the gathering concluded.
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Mystic
Main Street
Friay
C. A. Johnson
Wm. Holly
J. E. Jones
John Kirkham
Dave Wallengren
Justice Court Tosses Two Special Appearances
Judge Archer dismissed two special appearances in Carroll vs Jeary and Carroll vs Village of Elmwood et al. The constable failed proper service, so new summonses were issued and the cases continued. Jeary case involves a disputed commission for finding a land purchaser and tax payment damages. Elmwood case concerns alleged conversion of day.
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Archer
Carroll
Jeary
Elmwood
Blackberries Scarce Demand Prompt Orders
Blackberries will be very short this year. J. E. Leesley in town daily with supply and urges patrons to place orders early due to the reduced crop.
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J. E. Leesley
Reverend J H Salsbury and Deputy Clerk Absent on Fishing Trip
The Rev Dr J H Salsbury and Deputy County Clerk Morgan were away from the city this afternoon engaging in fishing along the murky Missouri River.
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J. H. Salsbury
Morgan
Missouri
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Plattsmouth
C. Barr
Pennsylvania
Sam Biggs
Rim
Wescott
Meeting of Odd Fellows
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