George C Dovey Acquitted by Nebraska Jury Saturday
The State of Nebraska charged George C. Dovey with embezzlement larceny as bailee and fraud over a $3 000 note, but the district court jury returned a verdict acquitting him on Saturday night. The case hinged on the note offered as collateral and claims he acted as bank cashier rather than as an individual. The verdict pleases Dovey’s supporters and concludes a closely watched trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
George C. Dovey
Mr. Dovey
H. M. Soennichsen
Adams
First National Bank
Dovey
Walton vs Trilety jury verdict for plaintiff at $500
Lydia Walton sued A J Trilety claiming breach of trust over a Porter Place Lot 24 sale. The jury awarded Walton $500 after dispute over sheriff sale price 1450 and a 2500 sale agreement to Clarence Henderson.
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Lydia Walton
A. J. Trilety
Porter Place
Clarence Henderson
Henderson
Steeple Jack North to Work on 290 Foot Burlington Stack
Jack North a renowned steeple jack travels to Plattsmouth to install lightning rods on the 290 foot Burlington railroad shop smokestack. His nerve and calm ascent are expected to draw interest as he climbs the towering stack, a routine for him though daunting to others.
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Jack North
Plattamouth
Burlington Railroad
Mr. North
Jack
Walton Sues Over Sheriff Sale Real Estate
The district court opened a case by Lydia M. Walton against Anton J. Trilety over a recently bought real estate at sheriff sale. Walton alleges the price was far below value, causing financial loss. Lawyers W. R. Patrick and Seymore Smith represent Walton. A. L. Tidd represents Trilety.
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District Court
Lydia M. Walton
Anton J. Trilety
Sherif
W. R. Patrick and
Seymore Smith
Omaha
A. L. Tidd
Boy Burns From Incinerator Fire Injures Petring Family
Richard Petring, son of Mr and Mrs George Petring, suffered a severe burn from the waist to the ankle when his clothing caught fire while he placed paper debris in an incinerator. His mother also burned while rescuing him. He is not in danger but in great pain. Dr J S Livingston treated the boy and he was made comfortable.
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Richard
George K. Petring
J. S. Livingston
Willard Wise Endures as Pioneer Painter and Printer
Willard B Wise 59 of Chicago died June 10 1929 in Brooklyn NY and his ashes rest at Wright Wise cemetery lots Oak Hill. Born Plattsmouth he was son of Jonathan N Wise and Frances Wise early Cass county pioneers. Survived by brother King California and sisters Mrs Frank W Jackson Chicago and Mrs Jesse L Root Omaha.
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Mondar’s
Willard B. Wise
Chicago
Brooklyn
Wright-Wise
Oak Hill
Mr. Wise
Plattsmouth
Jonathan N. Wise
Frances Wise
Cass Country
Willard
W. Sherman
Wise
King
California
Frank W. Jackson
Jesse L. Root
Omaha
Wife Defeats Husband in Golf Club Match
At the Country club last evening a younger member lost to his wife in a humorous golf contest. Spectator C. A. Rosencrans, the barbering golfer, watched as the wife showed a sharp eye and deadly aim on the greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rosencrans
Seaa
Manley Wins Long Game In Thirteen Innings
Plattsmouth Athletics defeat Manley in a hard fought baseball exhibition by a score not stated after thirteen innings. William H Mason started for Plattsmouth, Joe McCarty closed, Frank Krejci caught and led with four singles, two for extra bases, while George Sedlacek also starred for the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame H. Mason
Plattsmouth
Joe McCarty
Athletics
Frank Krejci
George Sedlacek
Will Visit Old Home
Sam Moye a noted poultry dealer left Saturday for Posey county Indiana to join Mrs Moye there for several weeks. They plan to reunite with old family friends and return together after the visit in the Hoosier state.
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Sam Moye
Posey County
Indiana
Bernardi Carnival Returns To Town For Week of Shows
Bernardi Exposition arrives by special train from Omaha to set up at Tourist park on Washington avenue. The carnival, one of the largest on the road, features the Hawaiian Serenaders, Broad way Belles, palace of illusions, six adult rides, and a busy midway. Local American Legion supports park grading for the event.
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Carnival Company
Burlington
Omaha
Washington Avenue
Bernardi
American Legion
The
WILL TEACH AT NORTHWESTERN
Ted Hadraba recently earned high honors at Northwestern University Chicago and plans to teach there in the finance department this fall. He will depart soon on an auto trip to California with friends after completing special teaching work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hadraba
Northwestern University
Chicago
Joseph F. Hadraba
Ted
Great University
California
Hadraba
Northwestern
Department of Finance
Pleasant Ridge Strawberry and Ice Cream Social Draws Big Crowd
Residents of Pleasant Ridge held a sunny Sunday social at the school seven miles west, drawing many county friends. The event supplied strawberry treats and ice cream while yielding enough funds to pay for a recently installed school piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Marriage at Court House Unites Miss Leora Robbins and Thomas Young
County Judge A H Duxbury officiated Saturday evening joining Miss Leora A Robbins of Louisville and Thomas G Young of this city in marriage. Attendants were Miss Nora Kinnison and Mrs Walter Boyer both of Louisville. The wedding party returned to Louisville after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Leora A. Robbins
Louisville
Thomas G. Young
Nora Kinnison
Walter Boyer
Wheeler Case on Trial in Nebraska District Court
The State of Nebraska versus J. C. Wheeler opened in district court before Judge Besley. Jury selection dominated the morning as both sides struck names from the panel. Wheeler faces charges of attempting to secure by false pretense a release of a judgment and then stopping a settlement check. County Attorney W. G. Kieck leads for the state. A. L. Tidd defends Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
J. C. Wheeler
Besley
Wheeler
Pruperty
Dwyer
W. G. Kieck
A. L. Tidd
Watch Recovered After Carnival Loss
Mrs Agnes Moore lost her wrist watch at the carnival whip ride Tuesday. A second search by the ride manager found the watch and turned it to Chief Libershai, who identified the owner and returned the item to Mrs Moore with relief and praise for the honest finder.
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Agnes Moore
Libershai
Will Study in California Miss Hibber Departing
Miss Hibber of this city, a successful Omaha schoolteacher, leaves for Berkeley California to enter the University of California summer school. She hopes to gain additional training in her profession while away from the Omaha schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hiter
Omaha
Berkley
California
University of California
Hibber
Grandson Billy Potter Undergoes Pediatric Operation
Mr and Mrs Ward Clark report their five week old grandson Billy Potter underwent surgery recently for intestinal trouble. Grandparents say he was doing nicely at the latest word. The Potter infant is the son of Mr and Mrs Marie Potter of Waseca Minnesota.
Miss Bookmeyer III Taken Ill In Omaha Hospital
Miss Clara Bookmeyer has been seriously ill in an Omaha hospital after a minor operation followed by a stomach infection that has worsened her condition.
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Clara Bookmeyer
Omaha
Vacation Bible School Draws Record Attendance in City
The Vacation Bible School held June 3 to 15 at both Methodist and Presbyterian churches drew 171 attendees across junior, intermediate, and kindergarten groups. Leaders Mrs. H. E. Sorter and Miss Helen Farley coordinated a full program of study, recreation, and hymns, with perfect attendance totaling 104.
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E. ©. Sortor
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
First Methonwd
First Presbyterian Church
Junita Welshimer
Auston Roland
Kitty Ann Dovey
John Tidball, Jr
Helen Farley
Irma Marfield
Dorothy Elliott
Jean Hayes
Gladys Bushnell
Marjorie Arn
Alice Bulin
H. E. Sperter
Trively
Estella Baird
Helen Wiles
Ruth Tidball
Bernese Arn
Alice Funk
Marie Vallery
H. E. Sortor
Florence Nelson
Vivian Lightbody
Leroy Perkins
H. E. Sorter
Death of Louis Reichart Prominent Louisville Native
Mr and Mrs John McNurlin learned of the death of Louis Reichart at an Omaha hospital after a foot infection required surgery. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm from the late home in Louisville with burial in the local cemetery.
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John McNurlin
Omaha
Louis Reichart
Patterson brothers to depart for California
Edward Patterson leaves Friday after a two week family visit with parents Mr and Mrs R F Patterson. He will return to duties with the Pacific Coast Telephone Company in San Francisco and Oakland. His brother Herbert plans to relocate to San Francisco and join the same company.
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Edward Patterson
R. F. Patterson
San Francisco
Oakland
Pacific Coast Telephone Company
Herbert Patterson
Celebrate the WNation Birthday With Firecrackers
Bates Book Store hosts a birthday celebration featuring firecrackers and fireworks for the WNation event. Local shoppers attend, enjoying demonstrations and purchase deals as part of the commemoration.
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Wnation
Bates Book Store
Traveling in Alaska by George Schmidtmann
George Schmidtmann of this city left last January to join a New York dental supply firm. His travels took him from the Pacific coast to Mexico, southern California, Hawaii, Seattle, and now Alaska. He reports varied locales, company interests, and the region’s notable natural beauty.
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George Schmidtmann
New York City
Pacific Coast
Iis Territory
Mexico
California
Hawaii
Seattle
Alaska
Schmidtmann
Bread Trucks Detained in City Bread Tax War
Police arrest Peter Pan and Wonder bread drivers under city ordinance claims failing to pay the occupation tax of 150 dollars a year. Trucks held at city hall. bond set at 100 dollars. Hearing scheduled for July 2 at city hall. Local bakeries appeal police court ruling and ongoing arrests continue until court decision.
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Joe Libershal
Omaha
Ey Omahance
Charles L. Graves
Carnival Draws Crowd at Bernardi Opening Night
Bernardi carnival opened at Tourist park drawing a large city crowd. The company offered high class features with big rides and mechanical devices luring younger attendees. Newsboys and carriers from the Journal Bee and World-Herald toured the attractions as guests.
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Newshbous
The
Journal
Bee and World-Herald
Carnival Company
McClusky Visit to Craig Nebraska
Rev H G McClusky and daughter Catherine traveled to Craig Nebraska where Mrs McClusky will stay with her sister Mrs H E Friedland for a period as she recuperates from a long illness. Rev McClusky and Catherine will return home soon.
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H. G. McClusky
Catherine
Craig
Nebraska
Mrs Hart Taken To University Hospital
Mrs. Robert Hart was taken to Omaha Saturday afternoon and placed in University hospital for treatment possibly including surgery. Formerly Miss Leona Kief of this city, she has been in poor health for some time and friends hope the hospital care provides relief.
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Robert Hart
Omaha
University Hospital
Hart
Leona Kief
Wheeler Acquitted by Jury in Nebraska Case
The jury returned a verdict acquitting J. C. Wheeler in the State of Nebraska versus Wheeler. The case centered on a Ranney estate settlement and a contested $208 payment plus court costs claimed by Dwyer and Hednar. The trial, moved from November, concluded last night after earlier jury non verdicts and involved disputes over bank funds and cost allocations.
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Nebraska
J. C. Wheeler
D. O. Dwyer
Ranney
Wheeler
Dwyer
Murray State Bank
James Hednar
Amahe
Dovyver
Mr. Wheeler
Mr. Bedar
County Atorney
Kieck
Woman in serious condition after Caesarean in Omaha
Mrs. Robert Hart formerly Leona Kief lies in University hospital Omaha in serious condition after a Caesarean on Monday. The newborn did not survive and a blood transfusion was given Tuesday evening with Arthur Kief supplying blood. a second transfusion is planned.
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Robert Hart
Leona Kief
University Hospital
Omaha
Hart
Arthur Kief
Picnic in Omaha by Presbyterian Sunday School Group
This morning the Presbyterian Sunday school members left for Omaha to hold their annual picnic at Riverview park. About twenty five cars carried the jolly group for the outing and a fine picnic dinner was enjoyed.
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Tmatius
Presbyterian Sunday School
Omaha
Riverview Park
Hartford Coal Office Gets New Look on Main Street
The coal office of C. E. Hartford on lower Main Street is being upgraded with new paper and paint. When finished, the building will boast brown walls cream trim and cherry stained woodwork for a handsome city presence.
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C. E. Hartford
Lower Main Street
Mason Family Welcomes New Son
Mr and Mrs W H Mason rejoice over the arrival of a new son this past week a fine youngster and a pleasing addition to the family circle The infant has not yet been named but William Harvey Jr is suggested by the father as a fitting name
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W. H. Mason
William Harvey, Jr
Church youth group attends Bellevue conference
A large turnout of Christian Endeavor members from the First Presbyterian church attended the Bellevue conference for young people. The group joined in the closing conference session held Friday evening and again last night.
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Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church
Bellevue
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Geo. C. Dovey
Willard Wise
Manley
Court House
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
James T. Begley
Wikler
Frank A. Cleidt
R Knorr
Raymond C. Cook
Frank A. Cloidt
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miss Bookmeyer III
Vacation Bible School
Joe Wheeler
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