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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1908

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Killing of Bozarth in Oklahoma case at Greenwood trial

State versus Bozarth opens in Greenwood with jury selection and medical testimony on insanity. Witnesses describe Bozarth embracing James Dyer and stabbing him with a knife, then fleeing. later medical experts testify Bozarth is insane, a danger, and likely will remain so, prompting questions of commitment to asylum.

Bozarth James Dyer Greenwood Rawls A. N. Sullivan Hozarth Theo, Amick John Weyrich Thos. Murphy W. O. Wheeler Chas. Brann C. Dabb Luke Wiles Albert A. Wetenkamp E. C. Giberson Chas. Wilkins John Brady W. R. Murray N. D. Talcott Dr. Talcott Dyer H. H. Wiedeman Andrus Gus Brockhauge Charles A. Helms J. N. Bozarth Rush Springs Oklahoma Sam Bozarth Salina Texas Dr. N. Clayton Ben Smith J. H. L. C. English Dr. Hayes State’ Asylum For the Insane

Nebraska legislator Albert Metzger a Chicago area rancher

Cass county notes Albert Metzger born and raised locally who moved to a Cherry county ranch with his brother and prospered in stock raising. Elected to the Cherry county legislature two years ago he declined a renomination to focus on his business. He visited Cedar Creek family before returning home, and praised Col Bates and his home paper.

Cass County Nebraska Cherry County Mr. Metzger Cedar Creek Plattsmouth

Missouri Pacific Derails Affects Fractured Rail Line

Friday's Missouri Pacific derailment between Murray and Union tied up the line for the day. A derailed car blocked the track and crews could not clear it, detouring northbound and southbound morning passengers via Weeping Water and Louisville. Freight for the south was at South Omaha at 11 o'clock, with uncertainty about further progress. Large passenger inconvenience reported.

Missouri Pacific Murray Union Louisville South Omaha

Hart and Son Install New Cash Register

John Hart and Son added a modern cash register to their store yesterday. The machine mirrors a recent model used by H. M. Soennichsen but differs in size and drawer count and is expected to reduce errors and boost efficiency. C. D. Lusk of the Cash Register Company sold the unit.

John Hart & Son H. M. Soennichsen C. D. Lusk Cash Register Company

Returns From Oklahoma

Adam Hild, a vigorous German farmer from Cass County, has spent three weeks on vacation in Oklahoma visiting Minco, El Reno, Union City and other points. He found the crops abundant and prosperity widespread among ex-Cass County residents living there. He enjoyed his trip and was sorry to return.

Adam Hild Oklahoma Minco el Reno Union City Mr. Hild Cass County Hild

Wreck Detours Commissioner To Miss Friday Meeting

Commissioner Martin Friedrich unable to reach Union due to a wreck on the M P between Murray and Union. Switzer and Jordan attended while Friedrich could not secure transport as the southbound train was detoured and later threatened with cancellation. The group proceeded to inspect the proposed Liberty drainage district ground this afternoon.

Martin Friedrich M. P Murray Union Liberty Switzer Jordan Mr. Friedrich

Henton vs. Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World verdict

In district court Judge Travis ordered a verdict for plaintiffs in the Henton case against The Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World for 750 dollars to be split between Mrs. Henton and the minor heirs. The suit hinged on back dues paid after Henton's death, which the court ruled reinstated him as a member making the order liable. An appeal to the supreme court is likely.

Travis Henton Woodmen of the World Supreme Court

Darrow Appointed Engineer Maintenance of Way

Burlington agent Pickett announces F T Darrow has been named Engineer Maintenance of Way in Lincoln Nebraska succeeding the late I S Weeks. Darrow, a respected Burlington District Engineer, oversaw major projects including the local subway and street lowering plan for flood drainage.

Burlington Pickett FT. Darrow I. S. P. Weeks Lincoln Neb Darrow Nebraska

Sheriff Called to Track Suspects in Weeping Water Killing

Nebraska City News reports Sheriff Fischer summoned to Syracuse to pursue two well dressed men linked to the night watchman’s death at Weeping Water. A sighting by Emmons sparks pursuit. occupants were traced to a hay stack and a Syracuse hotel kitchen. Detectives from Lincoln join the hunt as the men travel south seeking escape before nightfall.

Nebraska City Fischer Syracuse Weeping Water Emmons Meeker Holderness DeFreece

Rev Dr Toms Convicted of Bigamy

From Tecumseh Nebraska dated November 5, reports Rev Dr Toms of Nehawka found guilty in Pawnee County Kansas district court of bigamy. Once a Graf merchant and optometrist, he married Kate Kennedy two days after a divorce from his first wife. Sentencing pending. appeal possible.

Tecumseh Neb Toms Nehawka Larned Kan Pawnee Graf Nebraska W. C. Carrington Kansas Colorado Springs Colo Kate Kennedy Great Bend Supreme Court

Bryan Safe in the State

Nebraska election returns show Bryan leading the state by about 4 000 as Shallenberger holds the governorship by nearly 8 000. Democrats win most statewide offices while Republicans take lieutenant governor and several other posts. three Democrats elected to Congress and a Democratic legislature poised to support Governor Shallenberger.

Nebraska Bryan Shallenberger Maguire Hitchcock Latta Hinshaw Norris Kinkaid Senate House

Local visitors accompany Perry family to Omaha for eye and throat exams

Saturday morning Dr J F Brendel of Murray and Glenn Perry with his two young sons arrived in this city to catch the Burlington fast mail to Omaha. The boys will be examined by Dr Gifford this afternoon and then return to their home on No 2 before resuming their drive. Nemetz and Co. advertises superior candies next to the post office.

J. F. Brendel Murray Glenn Perry Burlington Omaha Mr. Perry Gifford

Hurried to the Hospital for Emergency Bowels Loop

From Friday's report Sally J. W. Tulene was rushed to Immanuel hospital last evening where an operation revealed a loop in the bowels. The procedure relieved the blockage and by midnight he rested easier with hopes of a swift recovery. W. A. Tulene, his brother, traveled to Omaha to assist in his care and recovery.

Sally J. W. Tulene Immanuel Hospital Tulene W. A. Tulene Omaha

Republicans win three congress seats and tight races noted

A Western Union bulletin reports Hinshaw wins in the Fourth and Kinkade in the Sixth with Norris in the Fifth uncertain. Democrats pick Maguire in the First Hitchcock in the Second and Lattn in the Third with the Fifth uncertain. Missouri appears surely Republican by a secand plurality, Maryland remains in doubt as returns come in slowly.

Western Union Hinshaw Kinkade Norris Maguire Hitchcock Lattn Missouri Secand Maryland

Dodge County Bar Backs Loomis for Supreme Judge

Fremont dispatch reports the Dodge County Bar unanimously petitions Governor Sheldon to appoint Hon. Geo. L. Loomis to the state Supreme Court to fill a vacancy created by a constitutional amendment. Fremont residents, largely bipartisan, favor Loomis as one of two Democrat appointees.

Fremont Dodge County Sheldon Geo. L. Loomis Supreme Court

Governor Elect Shallenberger Thanks Nebraska Democrats

Army Nebraska November 4 World Herald prints A C Shallenberger thanking the Nebraska democracy, state committee, Bryan Volunteers, and secretary C M Gruwenther for organizing victory on November 3. He credits Bryan and Congressmen elected, lauds World Herald support and praises the statewide campaign effort.

Neb World- Herald Nebraska Bryan State Committee C. M. Gruwenther von Moltke The World-Herald Hitchcock Congress A. C. Shallenberger

Omaha Man Robbed Near Ashland Burling Station

Friday at Ashland A L Snavely of Omaha was assaulted and robbed near the Burlington station by an unknown man who fled with 2130. Snavely, arriving on train No 13, met the robber who asked directions and then knocked him down before taking his money. Despite an outcry, the train’s departure muffled the cries and police have not yet captured the suspect. Local police and the sheriff are on the lookout.

Ashland

Handsome Farm Residence Near Taylor School House

Near the Taylor school house three miles southwest of the city lies one of Cass county’s finest farm residences. Mr and Mrs Henry Born recently moved into a newly completed eight room rural home praised for elegant finish and modern conveniences. Built by A Baxter Smith and Nerman Ticotter, the house represents Boss traits of thrift and sturdy work. Henry Born, son of Leonard Born, is highlighted for his energy and thrift and the home stands as a monument to patient labor.

Taylor Cass County Henry Born Born Charley Warner Senator Thomas Capt. Arches Matorn Nebraska A. Baxter Smith Nerman Tickotter Jrood Leonard Porn

Schools Are Being Fumigated Citywide

The city school board, urged by a citizen suggestion, is fumigating and disinfecting all schools during vacation. The program, begun on the north side, will cover every ward and the High School, with completion by Monday to ensure no contagion risk.

Journal

Odd Friends Meet After Twenty Five Years Reunion

Dr. E W Cook of this city received a pleasant surprise when old schoolmate W B Donaldson of Pierce Nebraska visited for business and rekindled a Salem Iowa friendship from years past. They were joined by M S Briggs from Salem for a cordial meeting before Donaldson's noon departure.

E. W. Cook W. B. Donaldson Pierce Neb Dr. Cook Salem Mr. Donaldson M.S. Briggs

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Priday's J. H. Hall Hall Albert Metzger Rom Perday Otoe County Derers Had. Nemetz &Co P. O Mr. and Mrs
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