Jury Funds for Railroad in the Leiner Contest
The case Lorenz Leiner versus the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad for damages of 50000 ended at the district court opening as the jury returned a verdict for the railroad. The trial began Tuesday, with many witnesses, and jurors were named for the panel. The accident at the Oreapolis crossing near the city in August formed the basis of the suit, which claimed view obstruction and whistle and bell failures. This morning the Hutchison versus Missouri Pacific railroad case moved to impaneling a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Leiner
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railroad Company
District Court
J. B. Goodridge
R. C. Wenzel
A. B. Fornoff
C. D. Fulmer
O. F. Peters
Perry Nickels
W. H. Otte
F. E. Carter
Fred Schaffer
James Johnson
Myron Wiles
E. D. Snake
Oreapolis
C. L. Dietz
Burlington
James Edwards
Elof Johnson
Mr. Lerner
Deitz
Bertha E. Hutchison
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Electric shock incident during house move at Masonic grounds
Workers moving Herman Thomas property from the Masonic grounds to his new lot south of the Home received a mild electric shock when a loosened roof wire touched tin water pipes. A man under the house dropped a crowbar onto charged pipes, was hurled slightly, but recovered and returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Thomas
Thomas
Abram Rupley in serious condition at home
Reports from the bedside of Abram Rupley, a longtime city resident, indicate he remains in grave illness with a doubt about recovery. He has suffered declining health for years and has been confined at home recently, causing concern among old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Ruply
Rupley
Ruley
Card of Thanks for floral gifts and sympathy
The Reid family and associated relatives thank all who sent flowers and sympathy after the loss of their wife mother sister and aunt. They especially thank the quartet for music and Rev Robb for the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robb
Chas. Reid
Sophia Shanahan
Sarah Cook
Ebeling
Chas. Winscott
Geo. Winscot
Auditors Report Praises County Offices After Review
The firm Vanbuskirk and Remington completed an audit of county officers and filed a report with the board of county commissioners. The findings praise the offices as well run with few errors, noting only two discrepancies in the large volume of bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanbuskirk & Remington
Board of County Commissioners
Piano Pupils of Miss Olive Gass Give a Recital
Friday's Daily reports a piano recital by Miss Olive Gass's pupils at the public library auditorium. The two act program featured solo and ensemble numbers including trio harmonic, xylophone and pianologue pieces. Performers included Eugene Bushnell Donald Bushnell Vernon Arn Gertrude Vallery Virginia Trively Beatrice Arn Marjorie Arn Eunice Burbridge Amy Elliott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Gass
Eugene Bushnell
Donald Bushnell
Vernon Arn
Gertrude Vallery
Virginia Trively
Beatrice
Marjorie Ar
June Keil
Mary Berrak
Mabel Brittain
Amy Elliott
Mary Lois Wiles
Frances Benak
Carlyn Thomas
Fonda
Birthday gathering at First Christian church draws 125 members
Last evening a Birthday party at the First Christian church gathered about 125 members. Each guest brought a tiny coin sack representing their years of life, yielding a neat sum for church activities. The event featured songs readings and instrumental selections with refreshments served and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Raymond Campbell Completes Columbia MBA Preliminary Exams
Raymond Campbell, former principal of the local high school, has finished his preliminary examinations at Columbia University for a master’s degree after a year of study. He expects to complete his work this month, return to Nebraska, visit Plattsmouth briefly, and may take a Nebraska school post for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Campbell
Columbia University
New York
Campbell
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Creighton University Dramatic Club Delights Plattsmouth in The Goose Hangs High
Creighton University Dramatic Club presented The Goose Hangs High at Parmele Theatre to Plattsmouth audiences. The production featured Clifford Reyberg and Louise Patton as leaders with John J. Gillen Jr Guy Gadbois and Agnes McDermott supporting. Helen Foley Mildred Zaffle Ethel Oliverius and Lawrence Bramen added strong performances under Costello's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Creighton University Dramatic Club
Parmele Theatre
Omaha Student Dramatic Club
Clifford Reyberg
Louise Patton
John J. Gillen, Jr
Guy Gadbois
Agnes McDermott
Lays Down Banking Law
The supreme court reverses and remands the Community State bank of Table Rock case against First National Bank of David City over a $2542.66 deposit. It holds that an excess loan cannot be used to invalidate the note or bar guarantor defenses, clarifying that the maker cannot plead illegal loan as a defense and guarantors cannot rely on it either.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Community State Bank of
Table Rock
First National Bank
David City
Table Rock Bank
Phillips
First National
Gerald Fleming Joins Robb Candy Co. as Salesman
Gerald Fleming returned from the University of Nebraska and began summer work with Robb Candy Co. in Nebraska City. He will serve as salesman and accountant at the Otoe County wholesale house, bringing strong sales and accounting skills to the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Fleming
University of Nebraska
Gerald
Robb Candy Co
Nebraska City
Mr. Fleming
Otoe County
Mrs. Charles Manners Returns From Omaha Hospital
Mrs. Charles Manners has left an Omaha hospital after ten days of treatment for a nervous breakdown. She is now at home and somewhat improved but not yet well, with a long road to full recovery ahead. Friends are glad she is progressing and wish continued improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Manners
Omaha
Graduates From Nebraska Include Plattsmouth Youths
The 1926 University of Nebraska graduating class includes Miss Mary Tidball daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Tidball Jr and William Dean Douglass son of Mrs Daisy Douglass of Plattsmouth Ne braska born Tidball studied at Doane College and Douglass spent most of his course at Nebraska with a year at Indiana University Lincoln will host graduation ceremonies with many friends traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Mary Tidball
John L. Tidball
William Dean Couglass
Daisy Douglass
Tidball
Nebraska
Doane College
Douglass
University of Indiana At
Bloomington
Friends of
Lincoln
Former Platis mouth Boy Be becomes Benedict
At 10:00 a m on Wednesday June 2 1926 Drury H Phebus once from Plattsmouth and Eather Caroline Luchterhand of Mishicot Wisconsin wed in a Lutheran Reform ceremony officiated by Rev Otto A Menke. The groom, a Burlington railroad clerk and 1904 Plattsmouth graduate, and the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Luchterhand, planned a July homecoming in Milwaukee after a honeymoon to Los Angeles and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury H. Phebus
Platismouth
Eather
Caroline Luchterhand
Misscot
Wisconsin
Otto A. Menke
Luthern Reform Church
Manitowoc
Wis
Esther Luchterhand
William Luchterhand
Mishicot
Phebus
Plattsmouth
Burlington
McCook
Neb
Hannibal
Sheridan
Wyo
C. M
Los Angeles
Seattle
39Th St. Milwaukee
DAMAGE SUIT PROCEEDINGS INDEFINITE AT WEeping WATER CROSSING CASE
The Hutchison suit against Missouri Pacific continues in district court. Bertha Hutchison seeks 50000 in damages for Fay Hutchison's death. Railroad witnesses discuss crossing visibility and train whistle evidence amid photos of the Bates crossing scene two miles east of Weeping Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha E. Hutchison
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
District Court
Fay Hutchison
Bates
Weeping Water
Scout supervision appointed for city youth groups
Floyd Flack the new high school science teacher will supervise the city Boy Scouts. He met local Scout committee and reviewed fall and winter plans. Previous leaders C. H. Peden and Irving Wiltse praised. Flack expected to guide troops with personal touch and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Floyd Flack
Flack
Scout Activites
C. H. Peden
Irving Wiltse
Mr. Flack
Journal Want Ad Dept Promises Quick Results
Advertise your wants in the Journal Want Ad Dept for fast results. Readers looking for goods services or opportunities will see clear notices and contact details in this trusted listing. Place your ad now to reach a broad local audience with concise requests and contact options.
Plattsmouth Pair Wed in Iowa Ceremony
The marriage of Charles Lamphere and Miss Mable McFarland occurred Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock in Council Bluffs Iowa. The couple returned to Plattsmouth to begin married life with Mr and Mrs George McFarland present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamphear
Mable McFarland
Council Bluffs
Mable McPfarland
Henry DeLong
George McFarland
Iowa City
Boemin
Plattsmouth
George Lamphear
Lamphere
Henry Lamphear
South 6Th Street
Lamphearare
Counties fund first payment on King of Trails bridge
Cass and Sarpy counties, now running the King of Trails bridge as a toll facility, paid 33500 to the King of Trails Bridge Co. with a 700 surplus for future operation. The April 17 purchase contract prompted praise from commissioners who also restructured the toll bridge crew into three eight hour shifts with Albert Cotner and Joe Wooster as two tenders and a third hire to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass and
Sarpy
King of Trails Bridge
King of Trails Bridge Co
Albert Cotner
Joe Wooster
Farmers Cooperative Hail Insurance sues Shrader defendants
The Farmers Cooperative Hail Insurance Co files a district court action against George H. Shrader and others alleging issuance of by law based bail insurance policies to defendants who have not paid due fees and assessments. The plaintiff seeks judgment for the amounts set forth in the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Operative Hail Insurance Co
George H. Shrader
Nebraska
Poliies
Schmader Moves From Ecard to Paint Crew for Police
Andy Schmader, formerly a drawing ecard on Omaha fight bills, works as a laborer for the police department. He now paints safety zone warts and curbstone parking warnings while eyeing a return to fighting shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Schmader
Omaha
Police
Schmader
World Herald
Business stationery printed at the Journal office
The Journal office offers a variety of business stationery printing options for records, envelopes, forms, and forms supplies. Local printers advertise customizable cards and letterhead services for businesses and individuals.
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Journal
Birthday celebration for Corrine Hallstrom in Avoca
The fifth birthday of Corrine Hallstrom daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom was marked at the family home in Avoca with about thirty five young guests. Mrs Hallstrom gave a photo album featuring Corrine as a keepsake and many gifts were received by the guest of honor. Refreshments were served by several relatives including Mrs J H Hallstrom Mrs James G Maury of Plattsmouth and Mrs J L Sindlear of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Hallstrom
Elmer Hallstrom
Avoca
Fourth of July county celebration to be planned by Chamber
A Cass County community Fourth of July celebration is under consideration. The Chamber of Commerce committee will begin a Monday fundraising drive to build a suitable program. Past celebrations drew interest though last year’s Saturday date hindered some business participation. Moon day observance this year will shift festivities to the following day. Voters will decide whether to proceed with the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Chamber of Commerce
Miss Booth to Recover from Appendicitis Attack
Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army at a home near White Plains New York will undoubtedly recover from appendicitis attack her physician said Friday. Earlier reports said her condition had improved greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
White Plains
N. Y
Jury Decides for Missouri Pacific in Hutchison Suit
The case Bertha E. Hutchison vs Missouri Pacific Railroad sought 50000 for Fay Hutchison death. The district court jury returned a verdict for the railroad after two days of testimony. Judge Begley adjourned jurors until next week to finish remaining docket matters.
Most Delightful Party at Mrs Gobelman Home
A Saturday bridge tea hosted by Mrs. Frank R Gobelman drew a large social gathering. Seven tables of ladies vied for prizes with R W Knorry winning first, Paul T Heinemann second, and Thomas Walling the consolation. Out of town guests included Mrs Christine Kirkpatrick of Tulsa and Mrs James H Carter of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Gobelman
R. W. Knorry
Paul T. Heinemann
Thomas Walling
Gobelman
Maxine Clofet
Jean Caldwell
Christine Kirkpattick
Tulsa
Oklahoma
James H. Carter
Omaha
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Abram Rupley
Creighton Uni Dramatic Club
Omaha University Dramatic Organization
Benedict
Iowa
Schmader IS
Miss Booth
Petit Jury
Ca Xse
Railroad Company
Yale Hotland
Begley
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