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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1925

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Court releases defendant in quashed indictment ruling

Judge J M Fitzgerald of Omaha terminated the State of Nebraska v Carl D Quinton after sustaining the defense to quash the indictment for defects in charges. Quinton, previously charged with perjury and malfeasance, was allowed to withdraw his plea of not guilty and the case was dismissed with him released from further action.

State of Nebraska Carl D. Quinton District Court J. M. Fitzgerald Omaha D. W. Livimeston Paul Jessen Nebraska City A. L. Tidd Quinton Ae Court D. W. Livingston Ofebraska City Board of County Commissioners Cass County W. T. Adams Adams Quinten Supreme Court Artion

Leaves for California after settling Mexican mining affairs

A. B. Wills left for Los Angeles California after closing a litigation tied to his trusteeship of a mining property in Mexico. The suit, brought against him as trustee, was settled satisfactorily and the winding up of the mining company neared completion.

Wills Los Angeles California Mexico Southern Republic Will chieTt Wiil

Flu Strikes Cloidt Family in Prolonged Illness

The family of Mr and Mrs John J Cloidt has battled the flu for days. Mr Cloidt led off the sickness and, after partial recovery, Mrs Cloidt fell ill followed by their children John Rose mary and Elien all confined at home except for the first victim.

John J. Cloidt Mr. Cloidt Cloidt John Rosemary Elien

Heavy Rain Near Union Traveled Roads Muddy After Storm

Travelers arriving from the south report a heavy rainstorm two miles south of Union last night. The downpour left muddy roads and wet the area as clouds loomed from 4:00 to 4:30 pm. A stiff wind recalled a past tornado, but the community escaped damage.

Union

Burke Bound Over in T9 District on Liquor Charge

County Attorney filed a complaint against Walter Burke for possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor. Burke pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the district court on a third offense charge, with potential penitentiary punishment. Harold Manners faced intoxication charges and paid a $10 fine and costs after pleading guilty.

D'nay W. G. Kieck Nebraska City A. H. Duxbury Walter Burke Harold Manners James Zoubeck Burke E. FP. Stewart James T. Beeler

Yellow cab driver Fritz Duda faces swift court wrath

Fred V. Duda of this city, a newly employed yellow cab driver in Omaha, appeared before Judge Sophus Noble Jr. after traffic law violations. The judge warned offenders would face swift punishment, and Fritz received a brief sentence with a repentant warning captured by photographers for the Omaha News.

Fred V. Duda Omaha Metropolis Big City Sophus Noble, Jr Fritz Fred Bar of Justice Ike Omaha News

Meat Market Proprietor Stricken With Severe Flu

S. S. Chase, prominent meat market owner, is confined to his home with a severe flu attack and widespread spring colds. He has been in bed for three days and shows gradual improvement after a rough stretch.

S. S. Chase Mr. Chase

Pioneer Citizen George W. Shrader Dies After Long Illness

George W. Shrader, a longtime Cass County resident and member of a prominent local family, died last evening at his son Homer H. Shrader’s home where he had lived the past year. He had been ill for several years and was a native of the Old Dominion.

Old Dominion Homer H. Shrader George W. Shrader Cass County

Uncle George Shrader 88 Pioneer Citizen Dies at Home

The funeral obituary notes George Shrader 88 died after long illness. Born August 1, 1836 in Virginia, he lived in Missouri and Iowa before settling in Cass County Nebraska. He served in the Confederate army, freighting west and later farming near Plattsmouth. Survived by eight children, eighteen grandchildren, two brothers, and a sister.

Shrader Mills County Iowa St. Mary’s Platte River Missouri River Nebraska Cass County Denver Mr. Shrader Flattsmouth Phattsmouth J. D. Shrader Adams Mass Robert Shrader Murray Homer H. Shrader Alma Yardley Georgia Creamer Lula Wolf Jennie Klimm Verna Rhoden Z. W. Shrader Joseph Shrader Nehawkn Marion Shrader Christina Holbrook Virginia

For Sale White Wyandotte Eggs for Hatching

Mrs George Privett of Cedar Creek Nebraska advertises for sale white Wyandotte eggs for hatching in Plattsmouth contact Plattsmouth phone 3005.

Plattsmouth George Privett Cedar Creek Neb

Anniversary Memory Of 1913 Weet Tornado In Omaha Area

The piece recalls a March 23 1913 Easter Sunday tornado that struck Omaha and vicinity causing over 1 million dollars in property damage and 141 deaths. It notes severe weather that day including a deadly funnel at the Shrader home nine miles south of Plattsmouth.

Omaha Plattsmouth George W. Shrader

City Conventions Set Friday for City Offices

City conventions to nominate candidates for five ward council seats and two school board posts will be held Friday evening. The Republican event meets in the public library auditorium and the Democratic in the Mike Council chamber. Citizens are urged to participate to influence the coming biennium’s leadership.

Board of Education Mike Council

False Alarm Ends With Sunshine For Dead Man Hoax

A northern traveler claimed to find a dead man by Willview but police searched the Willview crossing and found no body. The supposed corpse turned out to be a hobo resting in the sun as the chief returned home.

Willview Hinrichsen Willview Crossing

Fall at Fifteenth and Oak Injures Local Clerk Frank Sedlacek

Frank Sedlacek, a clerk at A. G. Bach on lower Main Street, fell into a creek yesterday afternoon near a bridge at Fifteenth and Oak Street. He suffered a severe bruise to his 200 pound frame after the ground gave way beneath him, as companions warned too late.

Frank Sedlacek A. G. Bach Main Street Frank Fifteenth and Oak Street

Emil J Hild Residence Sold to Charles L Martin

The Emil J Hild residence on south Seventh street was sold to Charles L. Martin. Hild and family will move to Trinity apartments on South 9th street between Granite and Marble streets in the coming days.

Emil J. Hild South Seventh Street Mr. Hild Charles L. Martin Trinity South 9Th Street Granite Marble Streets

Jury Frees Carl Fricke of Charge in 1920s Case

The jury acquitted Carl G. Fricke in the Nebraska State case charging false entries as secretary of the Livingston Loan & Building Association. Lincoln accountant Co. M. Campbell led the witness list detailing alleged errors while defense countered with testimony on balancing entries. The case, tried before Judge Fitzgerald, concluded with Fricke freed of all charges.

State of Nebraska Carl G. Fricke Fricke Livingston Loan & Building Association Co. M. Campbell Lincoln Livingston Loan & Building Mies Amna Hassler K. N. Dovey Jacesiacs First National Bank Building and Loan Building and Loan Association A. L. Tidd Hhis Sherif Loan Association Harry S. Barthold Frank E. Schlater H. M. Soennichsen Halleck Rose Fitzgerald F. L. Greenfield James M. Robertson Alien J. Beeson E. H. Wescott E. A. Wurl Mia Gering

Court session recalls defendant’s good reputation

County attorney W. G. Kieck opened the case with the state’s opening statement. Defense counsel Hebeck Hose followed with a lengthy curse. Special counsel F. N. Prout of Falls City then wrapped up the state’s argument as the trial closed at 10 o’clock.

W. G. Kieck Hebeck Hose F. N. Prout Falls City

Duxbury Agency Secures Prompt Settlement for Dwyer Property

The A. H. & R. M. Duxbury firm of this city, Chicago Fire Insurance agents, received a $3892.82 check from Firemen's Insurance for full settlement of the Dwyer residence destruction ten days earlier. The prompt payout pleases agents and Mr. Dwyer, signaling the company remains active.

A. H. & R. M. Duxbury Firemen’s Fire Insurance Company of Chicago D. O. Dwyer

City Teaching Staff Chosen for 1925 26

The school board filled vacancies in the high school for 1925 26 selecting J W Poynter as principal and W D McMahan as commercial instructor. L S Fager from Wesleyan University will lead the musical department, Delores Boesde joins English and drama, Esther Delzell takes history, with family ties to Peru Normal highlighted.

Board of Education J. W. Poynter Penu Normal Poynter Douglas Nebraska College Springs Iowa W. D. McMahan Peru L. S. Fager Wesleyan University Frances Field Delores Boesde University of Nebraska Esther Delzell Dean Delzell Peru Normal Department of History Delzell

De Molays Elect Officers at Cass Chapter Meeting

The Cass chapter of De Molay elected officers for the coming year at the Masonic temple. Fred Trilety was named master councilor, Fred Howland as senior councilor, and Carl R. Keil as junior councilor. Remaining offices to be filled by the master councilor.

Dany Cass Chapter Order of de Molay Masonic Temple Fred Trilety Fred Howland Carl R. Keil

Dalcy to Be Presented at Plattemouth High School

Doane College players perform in Dalcy at the Plattemouth High School auditorium on Friday at 8 PM. The Crete Democrat lauds the Doane cast led by Miss Irma Hokul as Dalcy and praises strong character work from Ed Bayer Clarence Kubicek and LeRoy Laase among others in a note on the play’s dramatic success.

Plattemouth High School Doane College Players Duley Crete Democrat Sokol Theatre Doane Players Doane Mary Ellen Inglis Harola Suraick Vincent Leach Irma Hokul Dalcy Ed Bayer Daley Smith C. Rogers Forbes Clarence Kubicek Burdick Gordon Heyhoe William Decker Angela Forbes Miss Forbes Ruth Osterhout Charles Bayer Elmer Huffman Sterrett Forbes Angela

Easter Novel Ties Highlight Bates Book and Gift Shop

Bates Book and Gift Shop features a prominent display of Easter themed novels and tie themed merchandise. The event draws shoppers seeking holiday reading and gift options from local residents and visitors.

Bates Book and Gift Shop

Iverson Jr. Undergoes Minor Operation at Immanuel

John Iverson Jr. of this city is at Immanuel hospital in Omaha to undergo a slight operation. He has been in poor health for some time and is doing nicely since arriving. He hopes to return home soon.

John Iverson, Jr Immanuel Hospital Omaha John

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