Trial City: Clarence Faces Murder Verdict In Second Degree
The jury found John Clarence guilty of murder in the second degree for the Thacker killing after a lengthy trial. Prosecution argued premeditated murder with decisive marshaling of evidence. defense contended self defense aided by photographs and witness testimony. Judge Travis instructed the jury and the verdict was read after a late-night deliberation, with sentencing to follow in coming days.
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John P. Thacker
Ramsey
Crawford
Clark
Redman
Byron Clark
Lee Thacker
Gering
Walter Thacker
Travis
Matthew Gering
Jessie Robertson
George Horn
Miss Robertson
Clarence
Jndyve Travis
Fienke and Dance at Pitcher farm picnic and platform
Sunday afternoon June 13 a picnic and platform dance will be hosted at the old Pitcher farm with good music and a guaranteed good time. Will Vallery is manager in Louisville.
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Old Pitcher Farm
Will Vallery
Elmwood Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Health
Leader Echo reports Harry Beck and wife visiting Elmwood relatives for Memorial Day. F W Robb and wife of Verden spent Sunday with the Tyson family. Mrs. R G Irons consulted an eye specialist in Lincoln for left eye trouble. County Clerk Rosencrans and Deputy Clerk Morgan visited Elmwood with relatives. Myrtle Chapman to return from Oskaloosa teaching stenography. E G Woodruff of the U.S. Geological Survey stopped in Elmwood en route from Washington to Wyoming. John Baird returned from Omalia after a serious operation and recovery. Mail service to R F D No 2 promised with carrier F A Baker now owning an auto. Y V Leonard and wife spent the day in Omaha waiting for the early train.
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Echo
Harry Beck
Murray
Elmwood
F. W. Robb
Verden
L. A. Tyson
R. G. Irons
Lincoln
Rosencrans
Morgan
Plattsmouth
L. A. Chapman
Myrtle
Oskaloosa
Christian College
E. G. Woodruff
Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Wyoming
John Baird
Omnalia
Baird
Omaia
F. A. Baker
Fine Country Home by Wiles Brings County Notice
M Briggs completed painting for George Wiles new two story residence near Weeping Water. The modern 80 by 40 foot home features a water plant heating system and premium woods. Builders Kinser Dennis Bauer and Briggs praised for quality work and reliability. Judge Travis sentences Fleishner to one year in prison for a road quarrel incident. County officials report storm damage and upcoming work as Switzer Friedrich and Glenn Smith assess sites.
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Briggs
George Wiles
Wiles
William Dennis
Manchester
John Kinkos
Kinser
Ftrm
John Bauer
M.r. Briggs
Cash County
Switzer
Friedrich
Glenn Smith
Judge Rules In Wendt Versus Leary Appeal Case
Judge Travis held a brief district court session to complete testimony in Wendt v Leary an appeal from Justice Court over a promissory note for a horse. He directed a verdict for the plaintiff for the amount prayed and the jury was excused to July 6 for remaining docket items. Also sentenced John A Fleistner convicted of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm on Charles Burke.
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Travis
District Court
Wendt
A. L. Tidd
Ramsey & Ramsey
John A. Fleistner
Charles Burke
Woodman Accident Association Pays $67320 to George W Snyder
George W Snyder, a prominent local farmer, received a $67 320 check from the Woodman Accident Association as prompt payment for injuries from March 23. Snyder filed his claim with proof and was promptly paid. George Horn of Cedar Creek is the local agency manager.
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Woodman Accident Association
George W Snyder
George Horn
Cedar Creek
Miss Edith Pitt Returns Home After Auburn Visit
Miss Edith Pitt, who spent several days visiting friends at Auburn, has returned to her home nearby.
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Edith Pitt
Auburn
Hane Tame Heads to Ashland for Company Work
Hane Tame departed this morning for Ashland to oversee company business and manage ongoing duties.
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Hane Tame
Ashland
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Dury
John Clarence
Jos
Tubbs
Mynari
Mr. Tubbs
Glen Perry
M. Kaufman
Miss Kaufman
Fienke
Louisville
The
Courier
Horn
Henry Ragoss
Edward Privble
Omaha
James Witter
Wes Taylor
Jim Ferrier
G. H. Woods
Canada
Carl Mcbowen
Goldsroad
Arizona
B. G. Hoover
B. D. Baker
North Main Street
Burlington Depot
Mary McGrew
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Frank Clement
Red Wing
Minn
Lee
Jim Terryberry
Terryberry
Leonard
Wife
America
Yuna
Dr. Shoop
Racine
Ghali
Scotts - Bluff
Payne Investment Company
Nebraska
Scotts Bluff Lands
Scotts Bluff
Windham Investment Company
Payne Investment CO
Burlington
Fleishner
Burke
Tie
Quinton
Healy
California
Fic Syrup Co
Howard & Foster
Oxford
Oxfords
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