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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
8
The school board urged Prof. Gamble to withdraw his resignation and remain another year with a two month summer vacation. The board praised his work and affirmed there was no friction with the board. Gamble agreed to stay, resting in summer and returning next fall to lead the schools onward.
Sheriff Quinton arrested Vandervert, wanted since April for wife desertion. He was captured at Pender and brought to the city, where he remains in jail awaiting a preliminary examination. The charge stems from his March 1 desertion leaving his wife and children in distress and the legal penalties are severe.
James Archer left this morning for Standing Rock to seek a fine farm at a grain drawing there. Desson Ames Jr., a well known local, is in Aberdeen and writes that he is pleased with the city and region and invites his father to join him. Both men have chances in the drawing and friends hope they both win good farms. Archer expects a week away.
The undersigned will sell at Pub Me Auction at this livery stable at the corner of Sixth and Vine Streets in Plattsmouth Nebraska commencing at one oclock p m sharp on a large lot of stock including sixteen head of horses two teams two yearling mules two yearling car loads one Jack Bob Hill Jr one Jack Don Pedro a wood colt getter four other buggies five sets single harness seven wagons and farm implements plus a barn and residence and farm seven miles south of Plattsmouth. Terms: over ten dollars 1 year with security at 8 percent. under ten dollars cash. Auctioneers SAM G SMITH WM DUNN Tl M PATTERSON Clerk.
The M W A band plans two weekly concerts this summer one weekday and one Sunday. City businessmen back the effort to fund monthly stipends for the band and a public circular will be circulated to gather support. The aim is street attractions that boost Plattsmouth and foster community success.
J B Wheeler and wife of Omata visited the city this weekend as guests of R A Bates and wife. They enjoyed a pleasant outing driving to the home of Co EK Metsger near Cedar Creek. A merry fishing party produced more fish than they could handle and the visitors hope to return soon.
Wm. Stohlman road overseer for Center precinct is in the city on county commissioners business. Though he is suffering from bad teeth and felt unwell he paid the Journal a pleasant call and went to Omaha at 2 o clock to look after business for a few hours.
Notice is given that creditors of the deceased William P Bailey Sr must present claims to the administrator for examination and allowance in Cass County Courtroom Plattemouth Nebraska on June 26 1910 and December 27 1910. Creditors have four months to present claims and the administrator one year and six months to settle. Witnessed by County Judge Allen F P Berson on May 23 1910.
State of Nubrmaden notice in Cone County Iowa style header. The matter concerns Joan George Hansen deceased. The administrator and executor must appear before the county court to examine, adjust and allow claims. Six months for filing to prevent claims and one year for administrator to settle estate. May 25, 1910. Alien J. Beevon, County Judge. William Namweey, Attorney.
The committee led by A. H. Koubek and William Bonberger reported strong public enthusiasm for the Fourth of July event. Within hours $225 was subscribed and organizers expect much more, aiming for a grand, well funded celebration with diverse attractions. If the 280 Red Men participate, the city and the order will gain considerable credit.
Judge Archer sentenced John Kelly to five shillings and costs for intoxication and being disorderly. Kelly, cited as having faced the “rum demon,” was remanded to jail briefly before being released on suspended punishment if he leaves town. The Grand Blont grand larceny hearing was postponed for a week due to missing witnesses and will resume Monday, June 13 at 9 am.
Last Saturday's event at Coates Hall featured the Jolly Six with the M W A orchestra providing music of their noted high standard. A large crowd enjoyed a late night of merriment and praised the management for a splendid affair likely to be followed by more dances this season.
Mrs. Leon Burton visited the city as a guest of G. F. S. Burton and wife before returning to Omaha. Mr. Leon Burton left for Los Angeles with a McKeen motor car for delivery to the San Pedro road. Since joining the McKeen Motor company he has received two promotions in a few months, signaling strong performance and company confidence.
In district court the Nellie versus Walter Britton divorce hearing before Judge Travis was postponed after defense notification failed. Judge M Archer granted a continuation to the next term. Many witnesses attended, some traveling from Cornell Bluffs. the case is expected to be hotly contested and salacious in parts.
Ernest M. Pollard returned from Mobile Alabama where he purchased a 135 foot steamboat for his company on Hayti waters. He lunched with business associates at noon and plans to return to Hayti within a week to establish Kiathiker exporting business in its first phase.
Mr and Mrs A Dill were passengers to Murray yesterday morning where they will spend a few days with relatives and friends in that vicinity.
Constable Jerome Andrus arrested Roberts after a nighttime bar dispute in Greenwood Nebraska. Roberts, who boasted of defying local peace, was overpowered by seven men and jailed in the city calaboose. Justice Hand ordered Roberts to serve sundry days for unruly conduct and intoxication.
A meeting of Loyal Mystic Legion lodges in the first district collapsed as executives failed to inform locals. Dr Town send of Lincoln arrived alone, while F H Steinker greeted any strays. Townsend sought the Hastings state convention delegation to press reform at the top.
In Robertson District Clerk's office this morning a filing shows the Livingston Loan and Building Association as plaintiff against Frances Skoumal and others. The mortgage covers tract 16 and 19 in section 13 township 12g range 12. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Thomas Yalling Matthew Gering and W A Robertson.
A Sunday concert at St Luke’s Church showcases the choir under Prof. Austin. The program features Woodward pieces, soloists Baylor Scott and others, with Mrs. Britt on organ and final choral work When God of Old. The event earns praise for precision, training, and overall excellence.
The old civil war cannon on the courthouse lawn needs foundation work as brick and mortar crumble and the cement base cracks. Repair now would be inexpensive, else the relic of Cass county history may require a costly reconstruction to preserve it.
The Majestic hosted an amateur night with several strong local acts. First prize went to Messrs. John Maurer and Emil Droege for their wrestling turn, praised as a high quality act and well deserved.
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