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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
3
Burglars pried bricks loose under a window and fled from the scene last night. Police investigated the break in as a residence on the block was entered, with no injuries reported and limited evidence left behind.
Sheriff reports two boarders fled during a Monday night escape aided by outside help. A hole drilled under a window in the west wall allowed them to slip away after bricks were removed. A $50 reward is offered for capture. officials suspect a passerby with a chisel assisted the break.
County court hears Asa D. McCullough versus William Dunn over damages for a horse death after a sale for 162.50. Numerous witnesses include Dr. Jensen of Weeping Water John Lloyd and Dr W I Jones.
At the A F and AM No 1 lodge a lively session elected officers for the year Worthy Master W L Pickett Senior Warden O C Dovey Junior Warden F L Cummins Treasurer A W White Secretary M Archer. Installations await the Grand Lodge meeting June 5 in Omaha.
A Lincoln era report says a woman living three hundred yards west of the bridge on the K C track signaled the approaching train with a red shawl after discovering Sunday morning that the bridge near the centre was afire. The K C Tyre was near due and the engineer stopped the train just in time. The bridge burned briskly but was not destroyed.
An early 20th century pitch touts Dr King Life Pills as a quick painless constipation remedy. The advertisement claims risk-free protection from danger and improved strength and vigor after use, guaranteed by F. G. Fricke and Co., druggists.
Judge Jessen reopened the Butterfield-Catron dispute labeling the prior dismissal invalid after a full day of contradictory testimony. Charles D. Butterfield of Hambure sues M. B. Catron for 30000 alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. Butterfield faces criminal blackmail charges and awaits county court next June as both men retain counsel.
A Lincoln dispatch reports the next Grand Army of the Republic encampment will be held in Fremont after a nearly unanimous vote at the veterans meeting. Lincoln was bypassed as a potential site, and officers elected include J R Maxon of Minden as department commander and John F Elewen of Syracuse as senior vice commander. The department commander race required four ballots with General Gage of Lincoln and Eli Barnes of Grand Island also receiving votes.
Mr B F Hoback living near Nehawka came Tuesday to handle business and taxes. He stayed overnight and left this morning. At about fifty one, he has spent fifty years in south Cass county and is regarded as an early pioneer and one of the beat citizens.
The Modern Woodmen of America promotes member protection with 777 000 in force and strong growth. Details appeal to young men to join for affordable life coverage, urging applications, transport to Omaha events, and a bid to win the class prize with Cass Camp No.332 presidencies and officers present including Dr J W Cook.
State Treasurer Mortensen announced the temporary school fund reached 412738.79 for public school support, excluding yesterday's receipts. This semi annual apportionment uses population data. last May’s figure was 381540 with 1.08 per scholar, this year about 1.10 per student. One larger apportionment has occurred during Mortensen’s tenure.
A health ad argues good skin relies on a healthy stomach. It claims Kodol for Dyspepsia digests food and corrects stomach issues, easing heart palpitations, flatulence, sour stomach, and heartburn. Distributed by F. G. Fricke & Co. and Gering & Co.
The jury, composed of W F Risekrans John Bauer K H Weta Dr J D Bruce Chas Martin and William Weber, heard arguments by Burn Clark for the defendant and Matthew Gering for the plaintiff. After meeting from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm, they agreed to disagree. By consent, the case goes to the county court with the same testimony for a future decision.
Plainview Nebraska reports the instant death of John Behn a former Cass county resident and German immigrant. Behn a bachelor owned a Plainview area farm and was building a new house when a heavy lumber wagon reportedly tipped crushing him under its wheels. He had recently returned from Germany with about ten thousand dollars in a local bank and left no known relatives in the United States.
The remains of John Belin of Plainview were escorted to Plattsmouth last evening by Bruce sires who helped him settle in Plainview years ago. From the train the bier was taken to Oak Hill cemetery for interment after services in Plainview. Pallbearers were Jacob Tritsch John Fight Chas Born John Bauer sr Fred Sorder Fred Oldenhausen and Fred Ebinger.
Mrs Belle M Stoutenborough formerly of Nebraska and now in Seattle Washington is chairman of the resolutions committee of the general federation. She is well known in Plattsmouth society circles where she lived for years before moving to Washington.
The Beatrice Sun comments on the Fairbury Journal increasing its annual subscription from 1.00 to 1.50, arguing that fair pricing supports quality printing amid rising labor and material costs and urging other weeklies to adopt profitable ad space pricing and worthy content.
Death notice from Plattsmouth reports twenty year old Joe MeVey passing away yesterday at his parents home in Omaha. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J J MeVey formerly of Plattsmouth and sister to Mrs Whalen. Arrangements for funeral pending in Omaha.
The council rejects granting a franchise to the Nebraska Telephone Company while a majority favoring the franchise show reluctance to install lower phones and dissatisfaction with current service. Parmelo and Pollock of the Independent system plan improvements. once completed, citizens will likely be pleased with a single system, according to the Weeping Water Herald.
A Salem Missouri man, Robert R Watts, reports kidney disease for five years improved after using Poleys Kidney Cure, claiming complete recovery after less than two bottles. The note cites summer kidney irregularities linked to overheating and drinking.
William A. Pierce, 23, a Burlington brakeman, was fatally injured when struck by his own locomotive near Ashland. He died at 7:45 a.m. in Lincoln. Pierce, on the extra list, had recently joined Conductor Frank Bogan’s Ashland to Schuyler freight crew. He leaves behind a large family and his remains will be buried at Staplehurst. An inquest by Coroner Graham is expected.
Minneapolis resident J Massey endured over two decades of sciatica until using Cham berlain s Pain Balm. A single application eased pain and a partial bottle brought permanent relief, with the 2 cent price highlighted. Sold by F G Fricke Co and ALT Fried.
Greenwood sees rapid growth with the Burlington depot rebuilt after a fire, J. T. Stradley starting a wagon factory, a new school building planned, a merry go round installed for a long stay, and several modern houses under construction.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a re lab le easy to take effective pleasant liver cleanse. It claims the pills stir the liver into shape and warn they never gripe. Sold by F G Fricke Co and Gering & Co.
The death of Tomas K. Hanna at Kansas City follows a long local prominence as a pioneer merchant. He helped organize the First National bank, led the Presbyterian church’s building efforts, and ran the early express office in Plattsmouth from 1857. He was 68.
Dr A P Barnes of Plattsmouth appeals to the state board after being refused a license to practice veterinary medicine following an examination. He says he practiced for about 23 years before a new law. He cites four years at a New York agricultural college and a destroyed certificate and diploma in a fire.
Windham Investment Company of Plattsmouth advertises lands and ranches for sale and exchange in Nebraska and beyond. It offers farm loans at low interest, title abstracting, and real estate services with correspondents in many towns. R. G. Windham serves as president and W. W. Windham as secretary.
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