Court Actions Range from Assault to Liquor Sales
Ed Donat faced a peace disturbance charge after a Saturday saloon altercation with Michael Timmas. Donat pleaded not guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs. Moses Fanger won a 31277 judgment against Howard Searle for goods sold, with garnishee payments totaling 1907. Ed Donat was also accused of selling liquor to a minor, Cornelius V. King, aged 17, with King recently convicted of horse stealing. War and Coffey sue J W Seiver for 34 42 on an account, set for a hearing. S Will advertises horses for sale at reasonable prices.
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Ed Donat
Michael Timmas
Donat
Timmas
Archer
Moses Fanger
Howard Searle
Wiliam T. King
Justice Archer
Cornelius V. King
Young King
War! & Coffey
Sundell Lemm Case Dismissed in Right of Possession Dispute
The Sundell versus Lemm case from Justice Archer's court was dismissed. Cass County was allowed to replace Taylor as party plaintiff in the Lulu Taylor versus C Lawrence Stull matter. Cass County seeks recovery of nurse and medical expenses tied to Miss Taylor's childbirth at a local hotel. Olsen versus C B Q railroad will be tried in court next week after a waived jury. Troup versus Plattsmouth Ferry Co. ruled in favor of the plaintiff to quiet title.
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Lulu Taylor
C. Lawrence Stull
Cass County
Miss Taylor
Louis Olsen
Charles S. Troup
The
Plattsmouth Ferry Co
Fatally Shot While Hunting
Frank Neuman Jr. nineteen seventeen? No, the seventeen year old son of Councilman Neuman was accidentally shot in the left hip while duck hunting on a sand bar near Main Street. The gun discharged as he reached for it, he died after being rushed to town and treated by Dr. Livingston. Funeral services followed on Sunday with Rev. Pipetz presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Neuman Jr
Neuman
Young Neuman
Main Street
Mozie
C. A. Weltley
Weldey
Pipetz
German Presbyterian Church
Shoes For Bad Weather Prompt Urgent Purchases
Advertises tie shoes as suitable for imminent weather and urges customers to buy now rather than delaying until in urgent need. Promotes long lasting, well fitting footwear and cautions against rushed, foolish purchases.
Underwear Hosiery and Blankets Ad at Warl and Coffey
Local retailer Warl and Coffey promotes a selection of underwear hosiery and blankets inviting shoppers to visit for essential clothing and textiles.
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Warl & Coffey
Nomination of Citizens' Ticket for Plattsmouth Election
The republican and democratic city central committees met in the commissioners room at the courthouse last Friday night and nominated a full slate for the April 1 election. Candidates include Mayor Frank J. Morgan, Treasurer Dr. E. W. Cook, Clerk W. K. Fox, Police Judge M. Archer, and councilmen T. M. Patterson, Jesse L. Root, F. H. Steimker, Henry Ore, Jas. Higley, plus Board of Education members D. C. Morgan and John Pearce. The group was harmonious and expected to win by a large majority. nominations by petition require 250 signatures. Morgan is a well-known Plattsmouth businessman active in city welfare.
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Republican
Democratic City Central
Court House
J. P. Faler
W. L. Pickett
Frank J. Morgan
E. W. Cook
W. K. Fox
M. Archer
T. M. Patterson
Jesse L. Root
F. H. Steimker
Henry Ore
Jas. Higley
Board of Education
D. C. Morgan
John Pearce
Citizens
Morgan
J. W. Johnson
Johnson
Mayour
Frank Morgan
Messrs
D. ©. Morgan
Jesse L. Rooot
Jesse Root
H. Steimker
Mills Loom End Sales at Wm. Herold & Sons
A company explains pricing in simple terms, insisting they do not undercut competitors. They argue profit margins and customer service justify their pricing, countering claims of a benevolent business policy.
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Wm. Herold & Son
Spring Dress Goods Arrive In Fresh Vernal Styles
Spring dress goods fill counters and shelves with thousands of yards of bright new fabrics. A complete stock of popular weaves from mills in the United States and Europe includes Mistrals Etasmine Ve'lings Crepelines Exicans Poplins Armure Canvas Etoilles Crepe Albatross Natty Crepes and Vaile Gauze.
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Europe
Black Dress Goods Price and Quality Compared
A brief notice arguing that cheap black dress goods vary in quality across stores. It warns that ten cents a yard may hide rust and poor durability and asserts that quality buyers should pay only fair prices. The writer claims to offer black goods of quality at fair prices.
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Lonsdale Cambria
Taile du Nord
Cass county assessors fix one fifth valuation for real and personal property
Assessors from Cass county met at the courthouse to set a uniform one fifth basis for all real and personal property assessments this year, replacing prior one third or one sixth valuations. The move aims to equalize burden but risks reducing Plattsmouth city revenues and forcing expense cuts.
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Cass County
Court House
Plattsmouth
State vs Boetel guilty of petit larceny in mill break
The case of State vs Frank Boetel went to trial Monday. Boetel was found guilty of petit larceny for breaking into Heisel's mill last May, with four cents valued stolen. sentence pending. Walter Speck pleaded guilty as an accomplice and was sent to the Kearney reformatory at age fifteen.
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Frank Boetel
Heisel’s
Walter Speck
Kearney
Citizens urge Morgan and slate for city offices
The article endorses Frank Morgan for mayor, urges votes on election day, and praises fellow nominees Dr. E. W. Cook for treasurer W. K. Fox for clerk and M. Archer for police judge, noting their proven service and integrity. It portrays service as civic duty and highlights experience and economy.
Plattsmouth Civic Ticket Viewed as Competent and Nonpartisan
The article endorses a citizens' ticket in Plattsmouth for mayor and council, praising the judge for seven terms and supporting candidates D. Morgan, John Pearce, T. M. Patterson, Jesse L. Root, H. Steimker, and others. It argues the slate offers qualified, nonpartisan leadership and opposes political factionalism while noting local political rivalries and upcoming council races in wards two and four.
Socialist ticket fields candidates for Plattsmouth city offices
Voters hear calls to sign petitions required to place candidates on the official ballot. The socialist convention at the Drew building nominated Chris Christenson for mayor and Anton Carlson for clerk among others, with several council seats filled by ward candidates. Robert Hayes seeks re election in the third ward and John Lutz runs for mayor amid criticism of political manipulation. The piece references Plattsmouth’s recent troubled political scene.
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Council
Drew
Chris Christenson
Anton Carlson
Lawrence Liner
Frank Eckley
Claude Butler
George McCavigan
Charles Martin
Michael Bajeck
J. T. Isner
Emil Ratke
Ole Roman
Robert Hayes
John Lutz
John
Citizens
Plattsmouth
Citizens ticket reshapes city politics with new clerk candidate
The article notes a political shift away from established leaders. Melchoir Suennichsen is proposed as city clerk after petitions reach 250 voter signatures. James Higley declines the fifth ward council race, and Ed S Barker becomes the new Citizens ticket candidate.
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Citizens
Order of Things
Melchoir Suennichsen
Hhis
Melchoir
Clerk
James Higley
Ed S. Barker
Stops the Cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertises a cold cure claiming Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Text notes price of 25 cents and urges readers to try the product.
Steinkamp Recovers Damages in 1895 Shooting Case
Adolph Steinkamp sued Henry Gaebel for 10000 damages for injuries from a shooting affray near Louisville in 1895. After years in court and a prior dismissal, a jury returned a verdict for Steinkamp granting 800 in damages.
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Adolph Steinkamp
Henry Gaebel
Ihis
Steinkamp
Gaebel
Louisville
Supreme Court
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Harry
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Anna Keppel
Pla Miff
Gering & Co's
R B. Windham
Hans P. Sundell
Theodore Lemm
Seutlier Town
Gingham
Madras Cloth
Zuckweier & Lutz
Sixth Street
Jos. Fetzer
North Side Main Street
J. J. Unruh
John I. Unruh
Will J. Streight
Mr. Unruh
Blair
S’lattsmouth
New England Mills
Will
Perkins House
Turner Hall
Mungowan’'s
Waterman
Bach's
K. Parmele
Pepperberg
Plattsmouth, Neb
A. H. Weckbach & Co
Water Company
Electric Light Concern
Mr. Lutz
John Unruh
Rush Fellows
Rush
Unreh
Pica
J. J . Swoboda
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Caitlers
Sherwood’s
A. Jensen
Nebraska
Platts
W.B. Elster
Waterman Biesk
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