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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
3
Lucy May Fuller files for divorce from non resident defendant William H Fuller in Cass County District Court. Petition cites extreme cruelty and failure to support, requests restoration to maiden name. Respond by April 13, 1908. Attorney A N Sullivan represents plaintiff.
District Court in Cass County Nebraska orders public sale of real estate to the highest bidder for cash. Property includes the west half of the southeast quarter of section 18 and part of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter section 19 in township 10 range 12 east of the Missouri Pacific railroad. Sale at the courthouse front door in Plattsmouth at 10:00 a m with at least one hour open. in a suit on record between Westlake heirs and other defendants.
By virtue of a chattel mortgage dated June 18 197 filed with Cass county clerk, William H Lair to A 58 Will secures 251.65 dollars now 296.67 past due. Defaulted, sale of described property at public auction March 21 at two PM in Plattsmouth Nebraska: a horse mare Dolly Wares branded Q, another horse Ned Long named Longe branded Q with left eye. a top buggy, red running gears, and a double set buggy harness. mortgagee A Ss Will.
Notice of probate in Cass County Nebraska for Catherine Stidelmann. County Court will hear petition to probate will and appoint executor at 10:00 a.m. on April 4 in Marrsmouth, objections must be filed by then.
Ed Snodgrass, while holding his horse for trimming at J Iversons blacksmith shops, sustained a deep gash over his right eye when the horse reared and struck. Surgeon Dr. J S Livingston treated the wound, and full recovery will take some time.
Three Perry brothers from south of the city traveled to town for the train. Chas and Glen jumped from the carriage and caught the train. Vernon reached the courthouse and saw the train depart, then rode another line to Pacific Junction and followed to reach the destination. W. W. Coates ran from the Riley hotel and made the train.
Last evening the city schools superintendent J M Gamble hosted the board of education at his home. Mrs Gamble attended a local Eastern Star meeting while the men ran the session and Gamble shared notes from his eastern trip. He also served a tasty lunch to conclude the gathering.
Plattsmouth Nebraska March 17 1908 the county board met in regular session with all members present New road petitions from Wm Puls and eleven others and from Wm Wade were received and read Bills were allowed on the general fund including salaries for M L Friedrick L D Switzer GC R Jordon J B Martin and others Also road district payments listed for Campbell McCartney Stroemer Bartlett Jackman Beards adjourned to meet April 7 1908 County Clerk E Rosencrans noted the session in record.
Avoca residents report a busy week with visits to Omaha Berlin and Bertrand. J L Nutzman wed Miss Emma Witzkie in Omaha and plan to live on a farm nearby. Several townsfolk traveled to Omaha Weeping Water and Cashmere Washington for business and visits.
William L. Douglas argues that party lines blur amid unrest and urges the Democratic Party to oppose special privileges, push immediate tariff reductions on raw materials and foods, remove duties on trust products, and seek reciprocal trade with Canada and other nations. He believes such a platform could win over manufacturers and voters.
A classic newspaper medical ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lame back uric acid and bladder trouble. It claims success in hospital and private practice and offers a free sample bottle and a booklet by mail to readers who mention the paper.
The piece argues that Republican papers like the Omaha Bee and Lincoln Journal skew coverage to hurt Governor Johnson and boost Bryan. It predicts Bryan will win Nebraska and sweep the state ticket, while asserting Johnson cannot be stopped and will win the national race in November.
Chas Guthmann has moved show cases to the room's other side and added a railing to separate the display from the public area. The revised room is described as a very pleasant and agreeable place to pass a pleasant hour.
Bishops say the new rule requires marriages to be performed by parish priests and recorded in parish registers. Couples must sign an engagement contract in the presence of witnesses and notify baptismal parishes, with penalties for noncompliant clergy. Prohibited: secret betrothals and non priestly ceremonies. interfaith marriages allowed with same form.
In district court yesterday the case State versus Alvin Jones moved toward a Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality after an arrest of judgment brief. Today the State of Taylor case concerned mother's ability to care for her children and was taken under advisement. The Leopold Brandmeir jury reported no verdict after 37 ballots, split 5 to 7 and 6 to 6, prompting Judge Good to urge continued deliberation.
Mrs Roy Dodge is much worse and was moved to a hospital for treatment. She was taken to Omaha yesterday afternoon on the Missouri Pacific train, accompanied by her mother Mrs P E Ruffner to assist with care.
George H. Palmer died March 9 leaving an estate valued at 329 000 per petition for probate filed in Omaha Tuesday by his father H K Palmer. The petition seeks to appoint Mrs Florence M Palmer widow as executrix.
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