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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

2

Bozarth In County Jail In Dyer Murder

Details of the Greenwood killing of James Dyer by Matt Bozarth unfold with witnesses placing the assault on Main Street. Dyer died from four stab wounds, Bozarth captured by bystanders and jailed as coroner and jury confirm murder in the first degree.

James Dyer Matt Bozarth Greenwood Dwyer Dyer Mr. Bozarth Milt Matt Burlington Bozarth Andrus William Doud Tennessee Rawls Cedar Creek

Card of Thanks for Benjamin F. Mason

The undersigned extend sincere thanks to friends for courtesies during the illness and death of father and brother Benjamin F. Mason. Jacob Mason D J Mason Mrs E L Court Miss Belle Mason.

Benjamin F. Mason Jacob Mason D. J. Mason E. L. Court Belle Mason

Commissioners Grant The License To Ferryman At Platte Crossing

The county commissioners adjourned after a long session approving a ferry license for T. W. Fountain to operate across the Platte near South Bend village. They also reviewed quarterly reports from county offices, filed and approved the Lincoln Construction Company bond for bridge work, and endorsed a Cedar Creek road project with a road petition to establish a new route.

T. W. Fountain South Bend Platte South Bend Village Lincoln Construction Company H. A. Schneider Cedar Creek Philip H. Tritsch Sec

Narrow Escape: Man Bruised When Plank Slipped at Coates Block

M. M. Beal suffered severe bruises after a crooked plank on a scaffold collapsed while painting a room in the Coates Block. He fell about twelve to fifteen feet, the plank striking him and injuring his hip and side. He fainted but recovered enough to seek help. Dr. Cook treated him before he was sent home to rest.

Coates Block H.E. Weidman M. M. Beal Mr. Beeal

Heirs to Connor Will Plan Parochial School Fund

Heirs to the late Joseph A. Connor intend to honor his wishes by funding parochial schooling in Omaha. They announce plans to establish at least one school, likely in St. Peter’s parish, and will resist probating the December 24, 1907 will, arguing it was invalid and incomplete.

Joseph A. Connor Omaha Connor St. Peter’s Omaha Bee Geo. S. Ray Murray Aug. Bach T. H. Pollock L. C. W. Murray A. L. Anderson W. H. Newell St. Joseph W. C. Ramsey Mary Janda Emma Julia Kaufman Havelock Peter Martz V. V. Leonard Verna Anna Tams Herman Klietsch P. Olson O'Neil Tripp County Ray Hurlbut Burlington Orenpolis Lincoln

Now Feeling Better After Surgery Visit

C B Schleicher, returning from Brady in Lincoln county, reports improved health after gall stones and appendicitis operations. He carried a bottle containing five hundred ninety two removed gall stones and noted preservation of his appendix and gall bladder. He will stay in the city several days.

C.B. Schleicher Brady Lincoln County

Commissioners survey lands for new drainage district

Wednesday's Dally reports Friedrich Jordan and Switzer rode No. 19 to Greenwood to inspect the ground in the northwest Cass County area. The trip aims to acquaint themselves with the situation so they can safeguard Cass County's interests in the proposed drainage district.

Dally County Friedrich, Jordan and Switzer Greenwood Cass County

Bryan to Speak Here on Oct 15 for Democratic Meet

Agent Hale of the Missouri Pacific received word Col. W. J. Bryan would be in town Thursday Oct 15 for a night meeting. He plans to request extra coaches on the five o'clock north beach train to return on the midnight train to accommodate Democrats from Union Nehawka Murray and nearby points.

Udnesday Agent Hale Missouri Pacific Col W. J. Bryan M. P North Beach Union Nehawka Murray

Chamberlains Salve Claims Quick Cure for Skin Ailments

Advert says Chamberlains Salve heals chapped skin on hands or face in one night and treats pimples burns and scalds. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.

F. G. Fricke & Co

Gerings Acquire Major Share in Porter Ryerson Hoobler Firm

The Omaha Bee reports the Gerings of Plattsmouth acquire a large stake and assume principal roles in Porter Ryerson Hoobler Company, with H R Gering as president and Matt Gering as director. Hoobler retires while the firm remains in its 12315 Howard Street building with $150000 capital.

Omaha Bee Porter-Ryerson- Hoobler Company Gerings Plattsmouth Omaha Porter-Ryerson-Hoobler Company H. R. Gering Big Chemical Company Matt Gering Matt Gering A Director, Mr. Hoobler Howard Street Gering G. W. Hoobler F. J. Fitzgerald J. M. Richards Mercer Chemical Company Pacific Coast F. F. Porter M. A. Gering David Lowe Concern Hoobler

Local marriage licenses issued amid bidding boom

The license clerk for Judge Beeson issued licenses to William Boedeker of Murray and May Sans of Plattsmouth for a ceremony at the bride’s parents home near Rock Bluffs. Also licensed were Seeley Lawton of Okatown South Dakota and One May Young of this city, and Oscar Anderson and Mila Judkins of Eagle. The last license arrived by affidavit in the morning.

Gertrude Beeson Judge Beeson William Glenn Boedeker Murray May Leona Sans Plattsmouth Rock Bluffs Seeley LeRoy Lawton Okatown S. D May Young Young Dave Young Oscar 5. Anderson Mila N. Judkins Eagle Jos. Havk Celia Madsen Ormada Esterville Mr. Lock Mrs Madsen Omaha John Harkins William Williams Norfolk Neb C. Bengen Mynard Mrs. Bengen B. F C. W. Carter Richmond South Dakota Missouri

Will Make A Short Visit

Albert Fickler from Stanton Nebraska arrives in town for a brief visit with his family. He notes strong local growth and a robust Bryan sentiment among Democrats, and says the Stanton country agrees with him as he plans a short stay before returning home.

Albert Fickler Stanton Neb Bert Bryan

Maguire Opens Campaign HQ in Lancaster County

J A Maguire democratic candidate for congress in the First district opens a campaign headquarters in the same room as the Lancaster county democratic committee. He vows a fierce fight against Pollard, while Pollard notes only two towns have seen Maguire speeches so far. The newly named congressional committee is led by A P Fitzsimmons with W M Whelan as secretary and includes members from Lincoln Tecumseh Nebraska City Table Rock and Plattsmouth.

J. A. Maguire Lancaster County Democratic Committee Congressman Pollard Pollard Maguire Congressional Committee A. P. Fitzsimmons L’ecumseh Nebraska City George A. Cotton Table Rock R. C. James Falls City W. D. Wheeler Plattsmouth Whelan Fitzsimmons

Delightful Shower Honors Miss May Sans at Hutcheson Home

A Saturday afternoon shower for Miss May Leona Sans at the Hutcheson home near Rock Bluffs featured games music and conversation. Guests praised hospitality and gifts included humorous verses and a broom among the many offerings during a three course luncheon.

Cra Winnie Hutcheson Rock Bluffs May Leona Sans Miss Sans Mr. Broom Mesdames Will Cross Jos. Sans John Hendricks Will Wolf Annabel Moore Pearl Carey Maude McCulloch Nettie Smith Leona Sans Berta Sans Fern Hendricks Verda Cross Willa Moore Rebecca Haines Beulah Sans Daisy Hutcheson May Chalfant Florence Hutcheson Ora Hutcheson

Great Lake hunting party returns with abundant game

General Foreman Robt. B. Hayes with Geo. Tartsch and L. D. Hiatt returned from Hackberry Lake near Valentine after a fruitful hunt. They reported heavy game including snipe and ducks, cold start yet pleasant by departure, and a sparsely settled 28 mile distance with plentiful wildlife. Tartsch joked about fleas and being speckled by them.

Robt. B. Hayes Burlington Geo. Tartsch L. D. Hiatt Hackberry Lake Valentine Tartsch

Injunction Sessions Freeze AOUW Funds Across State Lines

District Judge Stewart at Lincoln issued a restraining order against the grand lodge of the Degree of Honor and Mary A. Latky from transferring funds to the superior lodge outside Nebraska. An injunction hearing is set for October 10, echoing a prior suit blocking transfers from the state to the supreme lodge.

Joseph Burns Stewart Lincoln Grand Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen of Nebraska Mary A. Latky Ancient Order United Workmen Ancient Order United Workmen Supreme Lodge

Jim Smith Found Guilty in Break-In Case in District Court

In district court Tuesday afternoon the State v Jim Smith ended in a guilty verdict after about five minutes of jury deliberation. Smith protested the jury at noon but was escorted to jail by Sheriff Quinton. The record also notes burglaries, trials, and numerous local travel notices and civic events throughout the day.

Jim Smith W. H. Schildknecht Smith Quinton Main Fourth Streets Frank Dailey Joseph Armstrong T. S. C. Dabb Carl Day John Gonzales E. C. Giberson John Weyrich Geo. Ray Ray Pollard Jacob Schlankee, Sr Arthur Sullivan E. H. Wescott W. D. Wheeler

New Life Pills Claim Family Health Benefit

L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine praises Dr King s New Life Pills claiming three years of good health. The ad touts gentle cleansing and toning at 25c per bottle from F G Fricke Co drug store. William J Bryan to speak in Plattsmouth on Thursday Oct 15 at 7 30 p m.

Dr. King L. A. Bartlet Guilford Maine F. G. Fricke & Co William J. Bryan Plattsmouth

Had a Close Call at the Croom Hotel

Mrs Ada L Croom Vaughn Miss proprietress of the Croom Hotel says a severe cough and consumption lapsed but three bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery cured her. The remedy is famed for lung and throat healing and is sold by SF G Fricke Co with trial bottles free.

Ada L. Croom Croom Hotel Vaughn Miss Dr. Kings SF. G. Fricke & Co

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