Death of August Ullich in Lincoln yards a Plattsmouth native
August Ullich a former Plattsmouth resident died in Burlington yards Lincoln last Saturday His remains were found about six oclock badly mangled and likely run over by a switch engine He served in the Iowa and U S Army later worked for the Burlington in Omaha St Francis and Lincoln He left a large family and was active in St Paul Methodist church Masons and A O U W services were held at his home and St Pauls church with pallbearers drawn from his colleagues and fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Urich
Burlington
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Lincoln Journal
August Ulich
Saxony
Germany
United States
Iowa
Iowa Infantry
Louisville
Ulich
U.S. Ay
Guthrie Center
Mary Selen Bratard
Mattismouth
Neb
Omaha
St. Francis
Kan
St. Paul Methodist Church
Masons
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Mr. Jones
D. D
Forcible Entry Suit Verdict In Harshman v Fleshman Farm
In the county court a forcible entry and detainer case brought by George Harshman against James Fleshman and Lauren H. Mickel ended with a not guilty verdict for the defendants. The 240 acre farm remains with Fleshman and Mickel. Trial jurors included E Weldman Wescott Bruce and Will Robertson. Witnesses for the plaintiff were George Harshman Jr. and Jerome St Johns. The case was settled with the farm to the defendants through March 1, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harshman
James Fleshman
Lauren H. Mickel
E. Weldman
CC. Wescott
Bruce
Will Robertson
George Harshman, Jr
Jerome St. Johns
Tyson Family Quarantined Amid Smallpox Fears
Reports show new smallpox cases at Elmwood, extending quarantine measures to include the Tyson family of the ex-County Clerk. The news prompts concern among local friends already shared by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Tyson
Prisoner Seeks Pardon Before Governor Mickey
Lincoln dispatch reports Judge Sullivan of Plattsmouth urged Governor Mickey to grant clemency to Harry Hickson serving a four year term for forgery. Hickson has prior prison time but a good record. his release is expected in about nine months and the governor said the matter is under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Sullivan
Plattsmouth
Mickey
Harry Hickson
Penitentiary
Famery
Hickson
Pollard Introduces Bill to Amend 1890 Pension Law
Washington report says Congressman Pollard has proposed a bill to amend the 1890 pension law for incapacitated veterans and widows. The measure directs the pension bureau to grant the rate recommended by examining surgeons but not to exceed twelve dollars per month, per the current ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressman Pollard
House
Act of Congress
Board of Examining Surgeons
Pension Bureau
SLOCUM LAW IN DANGER IN SEWARD COUNTY CASE
The Lincoln News reports J A Chapin's appeal in the Seward County case pending in the supreme court. Chapin, the private complainant against a saloon keeper, seeks one fourth of the fine, but the court may not apply the Slocom statute. The brief urges the prior decision undermines the law and laments the court’s opinion on enforcing Nebraska liquor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lincoln News
J. A. Chapin
Seward
Supreme Court
Chapin
Chap
Nebraska
Plattsmouth Franchise Notice Sparks Historic Dispute
Mayor Gerling of Plattsmouth serves notice to Plattsmouth Water Co. that its twenty year franchise ends March 11 1906. The company claims 1907. The Weeping Water Herald urges digging into old Plattsmouth Journal files to settle the matter, noting fires destroyed years of back issues.
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Gerling
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Water Co
Water Company
Plattsmouth Journal
Slottsmouth Journal
Herald
Weeping Water Herald
Bro
Olive
Suspicious Characters Visited Fred Musters Barn
Police were called to Fred Musters place after three strangers pried around the barn. Muster is hospitalized in Omaha for stomach trouble. John Hartman guarded the premises in his absence. The men asked to buy horses but fled empty handed when awake watch was kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Muster
Fred
Muster
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
John Hartman
Master
John
Address of Prof Rouse Delivered at Corn Growing Contest
The Nebraska Farmer reports the December Lincoln event where Prof E L Rouse of Plattsmouth public schools gave the keynote. He recalls farm life, grasshopper raids, and advice to Nebraska youth about pride in farming, education, and contentment.
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Nebraska Farmer
Lincoln
E. L. Rouse
Plattamouth
McLren
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
United States
W. Hawley Smith
Rouse
Plattsmouth
Mr. Rouse
Politiuian
Congress
Pumpkins
Laugliter
George Perry Improves After Injury Seizures
George Perry, injured Tuesday afternoon, has regained consciousness though his left arm and neck remain paralyzed. He is confined at John Krueger’s home and may be moved home Sunday if improvement continues.
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George Perry
Consciouness Althot
Perry
John Krueger
Marriage License and Ceremony for Campbell and Swindell
A marriage license was issued on Tuesday to Wilford George Campbell 27 of South Bend and Myrtle Swindell 20 of Atlanta Nebraska. Justice of the Peace Archer performed the ceremony at 1 30 in the afternoon. The bride wore white and the groom a black suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford George Campbell
South Bend
Myrtle Swindell
Atlanta
Neb
Justice of the Peace Archer
Lincoln Doctor Greene Seeks National Hospital Post
Dr. James J. Greene superintendent of Lincoln hospital for the insane traveled to Washington on Tuesday to confer with President Roosevelt and Senator Burkett regarding appointment as superintendent of the national hospital for the insane. Supported by Senator Burkett and Governor Mickey, he is a former candidate whose bid previously lost.
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Lincoln Journal
James J. Greene
Lincoln Hospital
Washington
Mme
National Hospital For the Insane
Roosevelt
Burkett
Greene
Mickey
Nebraska
Death of John West A Respected Murray County Farmer
John West died suddenly at his home eight miles west of Murray with heart failure as the cause. A resident of Quss county for 35 years he was 64 and celebrated his anniversary on Melcuiry 22. An industrious, honest farmer he planned one more season on the farm before moving with his family to Plattaniuth to spend his remaining years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muarray
John West
Loviekam
Murray
Quss County
Melcuiry
Ile
Mr. West
Jail Breakers Nabbed After Omaha Escape
City Marshal Jotun captured two jail breakers who had dug through a wall to flee from the Omaha jail last week. Later, two drunks jailed in the city jail were released to leave town but returned by freight, then recaptured and confined in a cage. A prisoner escaped again, was pursued by Dick Heyer who fired four times, but the escaped man was not hit. Omaha authorities later took the men back to Douglas county jail. The prisoners named are John Kerry and J. J. Buckley.
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Tavisville
Lincoln Journal
Jotun
Omaha
Dick Heyer
Douglas County
John Kerry
J. J. Buckley
Miss Alice Dovey Convalesces From Mild Typhoid
Mrs. George Dovey reports from Louisvile Kentucky that Miss Alice Dovey had typhoid fever in a mild form and is slowly recovering. She plans to visit soon and bring Alice home in about three weeks. Miss Ethel will replace her in The Land of Nod during the engagement. Plattsmouth residents rejoice at her improving condition and forthcoming homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dovey
Miss Alice
Louisvile
Land of Nod
Ethel
Plattsmouth
Alice
Seed Potatoes for Sale Near Plattsmouth Invitation
One hundred bushels of Hig Early Rose seed potatoes, large northern grown and grub free. Call to view before purchasing. J. W. Thomas, one mile southeast of Plattsmouth near the B M bridge.
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J.W. Thomas
Plattsmouth
B. & M. Bridge
Dollar Demo Democratic Banquet Draws Record Nebraska Attendees
The Lincoln Hotel hosted a large statewide Democratic banquet with 26 Cass County representatives and attendees from across Nebraska. Speakers included I B McKilip, Manks, Sheltens, Here, Thompson, Hitchcock, Thomas of Colorado, and Weaver of Iowa, praising Democratic principles and denouncing Republican rule. The toastmaster Z L Hall earned praise, and the state committee set dates for the state convention.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Hotel
Nebraska
Cass County
Journal
3. M. Stone
M. G. Kime
Nehawka
M. M. Straub
Avoca
LG. Longhurst
George S. Caroahan
Joseph Mullen
John G. Stark
William Buster
Floyd Woolcott
Elmwoods
D. Wheeler
W. BE. Rosencrins
John, McBride
Dwyer
Ho T. ‘Travis
M. A. Bates
Plttsmouth
Cass
Olivier Witty Allen
I. B. McKilip
Moni
Manks
Itor County
Shetlens Bargen
George W. Here
Mr. Here
W. ID. Thompson
Ton. G.M. Hitchcock
The
World-Herald
Charles
5. Thomas
Colorado
James E. Weaver
Iowa
L. Hall
Hall
Fragmented political rhetoric on democratic dinner and Nebraska
The text is a garbled speech excerpt praising Democratic leaders and Anglo-Saxon virtue, noting a dinner without wine, and claiming Nebraska will rise. It mixes phrases about party plans, loyalty, and future farming classes with scattered, unclear lines. The passage lacks coherent narrative and specific events.
Box Social at Comb school house invites community
A box social will be held at the Comb school house five miles east of Cedar Creek on Saturday evening March 17. Miss Maud Davis, the teacher, extends an invitation to all and promises a most enjoyable time.
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Comb
Cedar Creek
Maud Davis
Critical Condition For W J Laughlin In Ashland
The Journal reports its longtime friend W J Laughlin is in critical condition from a lung hemorrhage. He resides in Ashland but holds lands in Cass County. He turns 76 this month and a renewed attack may prove fatal. he is described as loyal with many friends.
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W. J. Laughlin
George Perry Injured After Fall From Hay Load
George Perry was injured Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a hay load and has been unconscious since the accident. Medical aid was summoned and local authorities are investigating the incident.
Man Injured in West Town Accident
A man, George Perry, was critically injured after a fall while hauling a load about eight miles west of town Tuesday afternoon. Doctors Shuard Livingston and T. E. Livingston attended him as he remained semi conscious with neck and shoulder injuries.
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George Terry
Shuard Liveingston
T. E. Livingston
August Gorder
Louisville
Perry
Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association Elects Directors
The Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association held its annual meeting Tuesday night with about 400 shares represented. Secretary T. M. Patterson read the annual report, and William Ballance Charles Ryberg and T. M. Patterson were elected as directors for the coming year.
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Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association
T. M. Patterson
William Ballance
Charles Ryberg
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Harshman Vs
Fleshman
Pollard
Prof. Rouse
Alice Dovey
Bixby
Jacke
Dla
Box Social
Miss Bob White
Bob White
Ential Tunney
Whatsby
Boyd
Teal
McClure
Burnham
Joseph Leighton
Mae Phelps
Madame Yale
Jove
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