Arrest of a 14 year old for check raising on farm
A fourteen year old, Albert Schwartz, is under arrest after repeatedly raising checks written by cattle raiser Luke Wiles. The first $2.50 check was increased to $12.50 with altered ink and figures. A second $2.10 check was likewise inflated. The boy admits planning and expected reform school. Wiles ponders punishment while aiding investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shwartz
Luke Wiles
Wiles
A. Bach & Co
Cashir Mea
Petterson
Bank of
Cass County
Me. Patterson
Schwartz
Patterson
Reform School
Albert Schwartz
Mr. Wiles
Crusade Against City Weeds and Unlicensed Dogs
Citizens complain about overgrown weeds along Chicago Avenue and other streets after rains. The city should act now within budget to clear weeds and employ workers. Also, numerous unlicensed dogs roam at night, disturbing residents. police should enforce licensing and remove unlicensed dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Avenue
Eighth Street
Surprise party honors Mr W A Brissey at city home
Surprise party given Saturday evening for Mr W A Brissey at his southern city home. The event included music and games, with lunch served late. Attending were Mr and Mrs George McDaniel and family, Mr and Mrs W A Brissey and family, Miss Bertha Hall, Messrs George Bobtleman and James Karties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Bertha Hall
W. A. Briseey
George McDaniel
W. A. Brissey
Miasea Bertha Hall
Messie
George Bobtleman
James Karties
Mrs Neitzel Illness Worsens As Guthman Visits
Mrs Neitzel II. F. R. Guthman departed this afternoon for Murdock called there by the serious illness of his daughter Mrs H. R. Heitzel. Mrs Neitzel has been ill ten days with malarial fever and her condition worsened today. Her mother Mrs F. R. Guthman is already there nursing her. Her son Francis is also ill. Friends hope for her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Guthman
Murdock
H. R. Heitzel
Death of National Rescue Baseball Club President
George B. Dovey, president and principal owner, died suddenly Saturday en route to Clachonatt Ohio to attend baseball business. He was a prominent local figure, a former mayoral candidate, and widely known in business circles. His unexpected loss shocked the Dovey family and many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Dovey
National Rescue Baseball Clas
Clachonatt
Daselall Chelen
Busines
Land prospecting trip from Murray to Burwell
James Chalfant from near Murray visited the city this morning for a few hours before heading to Burwell in Garfield County. He plans to assess land bargains and may buy and locate a tract in that area if he can secure suitable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chalfant
Murray
Burwell
Garfield County
Chalfant
Plattsmouth Post Office Building Delays Explained by Congressman
Congressman Maguire informs Dwyer that $50,000 for the building and $7,500 for the site were appropriated but the Plattsmouth post office site cost only $2,600. The treasury supervising architect says drawings begin after sites are vested, with fall as the likely start for Plattsmouth drawings, noting July 1, 1909 availability of funds and site acquisition August 28, 1907. Maguire pledges to hasten the project and invites input from Plattsmouth residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmounost
Treasury Department
Pinttemouth
Plattsmouth
John A. Maguire
Pleasant farewell picnic for Miss Julia Janda at standpipe park
A Friday afternoon picnic at standpipe park honored Miss Julia Janda who leaves for Lawrence Nebraska for a vacation. Guests included Helen Egenberger Teresa Droge Clara Goon May McElroy Sophia Chaloupak May Yelenek Halda Goos May McGuire and Julia Jando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standpipe Park
Julia Janda
Lawrence
Neh
Janda
Helen Egenberger
Teresa Droge
Clara Goon
May McElroy
Sophia Chaloupak
May Yelenek
Halda Goos
May McGuire
Julia Jando
Pollock Reports Thrilling Cob Cup Race Visit
Pollock returns from the east after a long tour of business interests. In Chicago and Indiana he attended the Cob Cup race describing it as thrilling with cars speeding at ninety miles per hour. A huge crowd witnessed one of the sport’s largest events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hert Pollock
Chicago
Pollock
Missouri River Erosion Threatens Bridge and Land
The Missouri River, receding, begins cutting land near the waterworks and along the Iowa side. Master Carpenter Hedengren has men from the hill bridge gang working to halt the ravages. The worst cut is north of the big grove, despite rip rap. The river also erodes the bank above the Platts mouth and may force relocation of the tie bridge and ice farm lands.
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Missouri
Ble
Iowa
Hedengren
Hile Bridge Gang
Big Grove
Platts
Handsome Rose Dazzles in R Sherwood’s Yard
Handsome Plowers R Sherwood, veteran shoe man, grows a remarkable crim son rambler rose on his store back yard. The vine climbs the east wall of Assemiason Kilnger hardware, filling the area with rich deep red blooms. Citizens praise the display, urging other merchants to beautify storefront yards.
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R. Sherwood
Assemiason & Kilnger
Mr. Sherwood Ta
Kla
Thia
Delightful Picnic For Mother Goose Guests At St Johns Church
The Saturday lawn picnic at the Schlater home on North Fifth Street hosted about thirty five children from the Mother Goose entertainment at St Johns Church. Activities included swings, marching, singing and music followed by ice cream and cake. Local clergy sisters and friends assisted the Schlater family, with several young ladies serving refreshments. Notable attendees included Dorothy Short Helen Kirlik Florence Olson Celestine Short Elizabeth Ptak Rose Skoumal and many others. Also noted were Schuyler Nebraska visitors Fred Kover and John Pesek arriving by house boat after a Platte River trip en route to New Orleans and meeting four Schuyler friends yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Schlater's
North Fifth Street
Opal Fitzgerald
Rose Jirousek
Ab‘bie Jirousek
Anna Jirousek
Fred Kover
John Pesek
Schuyler, Neb
Platte River
New Orleans
Schuyler
Platte
James Lochor
Joe Smith
Arthur Smith
Frank Krivohlavek
Jon Pesek
Severe Thunderstorm Impacts South Region and Rail Lines
A heavy rainfall and thunderstorm early morning caused deep mud and water on streets and in creeks. South of the city the storm was severe with uncertain full extent. the morning southbound M P train was abandoned and wires down, while a Union station operator reported the train was delayed. The northbound M P train operated normally.
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Tuesany S
Thin City
Union
Nebraska City
Old Settlers Elect Officers For August Reunion
The Old Settlers Association held its annual meeting last Saturday electing J. D. Brambler as president and T. W. Swan W. B. Banning as vice presidents with L. T. Upton as treasurer C. L. Graven as secretary and F. H. McCarthy J. A. Talkington F. Bauer A. Taylor and Ray Frans as directors The reunion is set for Friday and Saturday August 6 and 7 two weeks earlier than usual to avoid conflict with Modern Woodmen log rolling on August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setler’s Association
Iicr
Old Settler's Assocation
Treas
J. D. Brambler
T. W. Swan
W. B. Banning
L. Tt. Upton
C. L. Graven
Tirectora
F. H. McCarthy
J. A. Talkington
F. Bauer
A. &. Taylor
Ray Frans
Alon Ledger
Parmele and Barker Sell Two Fine Automobiles
Mesare Parmele and Barker sold two more fine automobiles to Charles Warner and Charles Troop. The buyers gain high standard machines, adding to the farming equipment of the two gentlemen. The firm plans more sales as they continue expanding their auto business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesare Parmele & Barker
Charles Warner
Charles Troop
Mesare Parmele & Marker
Messra Parmele & Barker
Fine line Solid Silver and Cut Coen at Crabill's Jewelry
A fragment notes a fine line in solid silver and cut items featured at Crabill's Jewelry Store. No additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coen
Crabill
Wedding At Court House Requires Interpreter For German Pair
An afternoon ceremony at the county courthouse united Joseph Wagener age 87 and Miss Francisco Senwartz age 37 of Eight Mile Grove. County Judge Beeson and Assessor Soonnichsen served as interpreter to ensure both spoke German fully understood the vows. The ceremony repeated in German, with both parties answering yes, drawing a curious crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wagener
Francisco Senwartz
Birh
Eight Mile Grove
Beeson
Soonnichsen
Mr. Scannlohaen
Proom
What
Children's Day Celebration by Maple Leaf Camp Neighbors
The third Saturday in June is celebrated as children's day by Maple Leaf Camp No. 0489, Royal Neighbors of America. A large gathering at Julia South's home featured swings, games, and a lawn dinner for members, families, and friends, ending with everyone departing pleased.
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Boy Neighbors of America
Maple Leaf Camp No
Royal Neighbors of America
Eave Aplense
Julia South
Royal Nelghborn
Storm Report Disrupts Omaha Rail Lines and Floods Platte
Cathy James Stander notes a storm scare in Louisville with dark clouds but no wind or rain. The Platte River and streams north and northwest of Omaha are high from recent rains, flooding areas above Louisville. M P F train from Omaha rerouted via Union Pacific to Papillion due to water on tracks near Omaha.
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Cathy
James Stander
Louisville
Platte
Louwisnville
Omaha
Dr Thoman Electrical Relief Cures Wound Fast
An ad proclaims Dr Thoman's Electrical quickly relieves pain and cures wounds, suggesting immediate treatment for injuries like cuts burns and bruises.
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Marty
Neitzel II
Congressman Maguire
Dwyer
Maguire
D. C. Dwer
D. C
Sergeant Doyle
Frank Raven
Fort Omaha
Doyle
Philippines
Islands
United States
Pt. Levenworth
Sergent Doyle
River
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