Wind Storm Destroys Buggies Injures Girl Near Murray
A heavy rain and high wind caused extensive damage two miles south of Murray on Monday afternoon. Miss Myrtle Standish, fourteen, fractured her left leg when a buggy overturned. her brother Freddie escaped unhurt and aided her until help arrived. The storm also felled trees, damaged a barn, and swept two wagons into the river. A separate note from the Omaha World-Herald reports Ette Young, daughter of a murdered woman, attending her mother’s funeral and doubting her husband Mackey’s sanity.
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Murray
Myrtle
Miles Standish
Freddie
Jonson
Come! Bluffs
Omaha World-Herald
Miss Ette! Young
Womae, Macker
Reynolds
Neb
Ogden House
Mackey
Judge Sullivan Plans Stockton Trip in McVicar Case
Arrangements are made for Judge A N Sullivan to depart for Stockton California on Thursday evening to assist in prosecuting the woman who murdered his nephew A N McVicar several weeks ago. The case is scheduled for the first of next week with H N Dovey cashier of the First National Bank expected to accompany him.
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California
A. N. Sullivan
Stockton
A. N. McVicar
H. N. Dovey
First National Bank
Old Nebraska comrade visits J. W. Johnson from Oklahoma
HF Pratt, a former neighbor and Civil War companion of J. W. Johnson, arrived Tuesday from Oklahoma. Pratt, aged and frail, never fully recovered from a year ago illness when Johnson was summoned to receive a message and to oversee Pratt's estate if needed. Pratt had resided in Cass County and served in Company A First Nebraska.
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A. HF. Pratt
J. W. Johnson
Oklahoma
Mr. Pratt
Mr. Johnson
Nebraska
Johnson
Pratt
Cass County
For Rent Cottage Acre with Fruit at Windham Investment
Rental notice describes a cottage on an acre with plentiful fruit trees. Contact Windham Investment Company for details and inquiry.
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Windham Investment Company
Butterfield Blackmail Arrest in Nebraska City Case
Charles D Butterfield was arrested on a blackmail charge after a warrant by M E Catron. Butterfield was released on a $1000 bond. The hearing is continued to June 11 before Judge Wilson with L F Jackson for Catron and Pitzer and Tayward for Butterfield.
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Charles D. Butterfield
M. E. Catron
E. Rosewater
Omaha
Wilson
L. F. Jackson
Catron
Pitzer & Tayward
Butterfield
A. D. Richards
District Court
Tiis
Max Colin
Nebraska City News
Plattsmouth Cyclone Rumor Sparks Omaha Alarm
Passengers from Omaha report a rumor of a destructive cyclone hitting Plattsmouth early evening causing public alarm. The visible cloud prompted telephone inquiries by Omaha newspapers, but only minor damage occurred, mainly toppled trees and branches.
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Omaha
Metropolis
Plattsmouth
Willows Topple on Man Amid Windstorm Injury Barely Hurts
Monday afternoon during a fierce windstorm William Rishel was atop a wagon load of willows when the load toppled. The willows’ placement spared him from serious harm, leaving only a ducking and a lost hat as injuries, with water knee deep and a real drowning risk if the load had crushed him.
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William Rishel
Mr. Rishel
Stolen cattle recovered near Patterson's pond
The police report that a team matching the stolen cattle description was found in a pasture near Patterson's pond. The older animal was captured and returned to A. G. Bach, while the second animal eluded capture as its pursuers tired. Bach recovered his property promptly, though the thieves were not captured.
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A. G. Bach
Patterson's Pond
Murray
Bach
New Tan Curtains at Herold's Curtain Goods
Local shop Herold's offers new tan curtains and curtain goods for home decor. Shop features include a selection of fabrics, rods, and related accessories for window treatments.
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Herold's
Forgers Busy at Beatrice Nab Beatrice Swindle Ring
Beatrice police arrested a primary forger known as W B Ellis alias W B Wilson alias Elbert after he tried to cash a 25 50 check at a butcher shop. The arrest followed a chase to a saloon where the suspect dropped his forged check and was nabbed. Police recovered ten forged checks and a complete forger outfit, with aliases linking to Garnett Kansas and other names. Additional suspects were being sought as part of a larger forgery ring operating in the area.
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W. B. Wilson
PB. F. Theos
Mortsmouth
Wilson
Beatrice Daily Sun
Charley Coon
W. B. Ellis
Garnett
Kan
West Beatrice
German National Bank
W. J. Wilson
W. H. Bowman
Beatrice
Coon
Mr. Coon
Mr. Bowman
al White
Mr. White
First National Bank
National Bank
J. M. Wheeler
W. HE. Elbert
W.B. Ellis
Ellis
Elbert
Burke
Offcers Spatin
Fritz Claussen
Tie
Kans
Plattsmouth Ladies Push for City Improvement Funds
A local plea urges business leaders to support city improvement efforts led by Plattsmouth women. The letter accuses "skinflints" of withholding funds and calls for boycotting those who refuse to contribute, praising the ladies for civic energy.
Todds Celebrate Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary in Cass County
At the celebration of the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Todd, a family reunion formed with forty one Todds in attendance. All but three were born in Cass county, highlighting the prominent, well regarded Todd family in the area.
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Harry G. Todd
Supper Benefit at St John Church Delights Coates Hall Crowd
The St John church supper at Coates Hall Tuesday night drew a large crowd and cleared a neat sum. Decorated tables offered tempting fare with ferns and towers. Servers aided guests in a fine, hospitable event. Also notes DeWitts Little Early Risers pills available from local merchants.
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St. John Church
Coates’ Hall
Elopement News From Council Bluffs Iowa
The county clerk issued marriage papers to DC R Todd and Winona Smith of Plattsmouth Nebraska. The couple, widely praised, plan to reside near this city with strong family support from the Todd and Smith households and many friends offer best wishes.
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Council Bluffs
B. J. Todd
Whiseley
Uhill County
Andy Smith
Nebraska City Businessmen Form 25000 Capital Commercial Club
The Nebraska City business community, over three hundred shareholders, organized a Commercial Club Stock company with 25000 capital to promote the city’s interests. Directors named include Bartling Mueller Hughey Conley Dull Homeyer Helvey Pitver Toltz Cornutt Homeyer Wilson Sargeant Morton Goldberg OBrien Marnell Buhlman Nelson Schminke Bauer Street. The piece urges Plattsmouth to imitate the move and unite businessmen for local advancement.
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Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
Bartling
J. G. Mueller
WA. Hughey
J. BE. Conley
B. A. Dull
G. H. Homeyer
F. KE. Helvey
W. HW. Pitver
O. ©. Toltz
Cornutt
F. J. Homeyer
H. D. Wilson
J. W. Steinhart
W. ?. Sargeant
J. C. Morton
Mose Goldberg
Dan. O'Brien
R.O. Marnell
BE. HW. Buhlman
O. N. Nelson
D. W. Schmi
Cemetery association proposal gains local support in village
Discussion centers on improving monk work and keeping the dead in decent homes. Few families show personal interest, but the cemetery idea receives encouragement amid village improvement talks. Michael Hild advertises a large furniture stock with price matching promises in Plattsmouth.
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Lrandli
Market Day Inaugurated In Plattsmouth Debate Continues
Journal urges a monthly stock sale while noting local reluctance. A Malvern Iowa report details Glenwood Iowa’s first market day of the season with a crowded square, diversified stalls, an auctioneer on a platform, and a lively, mixed crowd of residents and visitors. INJUNCTION remark highlights crowd congestion.
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Plattsmouth
Glenwood
Iowa
Hel
Malvern Iowan
Col. Stroud
Mud Creek
Temperance Lecturer Mrs Alina St Simmons Addresses Local Union
Mrs Alina St Simmons national lecturer for the W C T U spoke Tuesday at the M B R church on temperance and W C T U work. Her address praised, notes forceful arguments, vivid scenes of crimes tied to licenced saloons and urges a conscience vote in elections. The local union cherishes the visit and would welcome her again.
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Alina St. Simmons
W.C.T. U
M. BR
W.C.T.U
The Wedding Bells Chime United in Marriage Today
A couple ties the knot in a local ceremony today as family and friends gather. The pair exchange vows in a simple service, with a reception to follow at a nearby hall.
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United
Gorder and Miss Zotta Married in Springfield Neb
John Gorder of this city marries Miss Zotta daughter of Mr and Mrs William Peters at the bride's home in Springfield Nebraska. After a honeymoon they plan a long trip and then settle on a farm near the city. Also notices urge cemetery lot cleanups by May 2 for Decoration Day and warn against taking flowers from other lots.
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John Gorder
Zotta
William Eters
Springfield
Neb
Weeping Water Schools
Nebraska
Anna
Sia Léne
Springield
Okk Aili
West Oak Hill
J. Soulenty
Adam Kunis
Miattsmouth High School Commencement Given At Parmele Theatre
Invitations go to graduates and friends for the May 25 commencement at Parmele theatre. Twenty four girls and four boys will receive diplomas as the class of forty three girls and twenty three boys is honored by faculty and superintendent. The baccalaureate sermon will be Sunday at Presbyterian church delivered by Rev J A Salisbury.
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Miattsmouth High School
Parmele Theatre
Bixivesix
Presbyterian Church
J. AW. Salsbury
Legal Motions Dominate Court Docket in Local Cases
Multiple cases saw motions overruled or sustained as judges ruled on motions for new trials, security for costs, and dismissals. Decisions include overruled objections in Weehbach versus Weehbach, overruled new trial in Luft versus Muster, and security for costs sustained in Speer versus Speer. Affected parties include Acme Harvesting Co, Lucey Worlds RR Co, State versus Lulu Taylor, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weehbach
Wo. Wechbach, Sr
Jacob Luft
Elizabeth Muster
Isaac N. Speer
Albert N. Speer
Trian
Acme Harvesting Co
EH. H. Carroll Et al
Lucey Worlds i, & M, RR. Co
State
Lulu Taylor
Louis Olson
Et. al
Olin Cole
Henry Manners
W. C. Taylor
John and
Klien Burts
Notice of May 21 1908 annual offers election
The regular communication will be held on Monday May 21 1908 at which time the offers for the ensuing year will be elected. Brothers please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly W L Proker W M
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W. L. Proker
W. M
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Russel Todd
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