Miss Teresa Hempel Re-elected Grand Recorder
Miss Teresa Hempel won re election as Grand Recorder of the Degree of Honor defeating Hattie Woolley of Lincoln by 201 votes. The Plattsmouth lodge also elected D. C. Morgan as Finance chairman and approved salary increases for clerks Hassler and Robinson. Latky’s defeat amid hotel suit controversy drew focus and speculation.
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Vran Urhlayos
Plattsmouth
Teresa Hempel
Miss Hempel
Hattie Woolley
Lincoln
Latky
Minster
Grand Lodge
Miss Hassler
Eilth Robinson
Miss Heppel
District Court Beings Calendar For Plattsmouth Docket
District Court in Plattsmouth opens with Judge Travis presiding. Trials listed include Whelen versus City of Plattsmouth on October 12 and Riphart versus Perry on October 12, with additional trials set through late October. Orders require inspection of papers in Byron Clark’s office and adjournment to Monday October 12 at 2 PM.
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Epenm Bribbey
Travis
Whelen Va
Plattsmouth
Riphart
Perry
Hanna Va. F
M. Mutual Tne
Herokl
Coates
Byron Clark
Murray
Kunzman
Lee
Hall
Argo
McQuinn
Gering
Leyda
Osborn
Pope
Carroll
Visage
Elmwood
Henton
Woodmen of the World
State
Downey Et
Shaw
Taylor family dinner honors Barbara Etre
Barbara Taylor hosted a large family dinner at her home on Sunday with many relatives in attendance. Abe Becker Will Taylor Andrew Taylor Joe Banning Jess Pell Everett Hunt and others joined to share the Taylor brand meal and pleasant fellowship, though some relatives were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Taylor
Taylor
Abe Becker
Will Taylor
Andrew Taylor
Joe Banning
Jess Pell
Everett Hunt
Chas. Morton
June DeLamater
Mary Morton
Mary Becker
Geneva Pell
Vernie Morton
Ethel Becker
Rachel Taylor
Beulah Pell
Harley Morton
Lucien Banning
Garrett Taylor
Ray Becker
Lou Hell
Armond Taylor
Emmet Morton
Roy Becker
Rachel Pell
Edith Morton
Frank DeLamater
Mildred Hunt
Union Ledger
Jury awards Adams damages against Burlington railroad
The jury in the S C Adams dam age case against the Burlington Railroad ruled for the plaintiff, setting damages at million. The suit sought compensation for crop destruction from Pony Creek overflow caused by insufficient outlet across the railroad right of way. The defense may appeal after a possible denial of a new trial.
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S. C
Adams
Burlington Railroad
Pony Creek
Burlington
Woman in hotel takes ciloforn dose under distress
A young married woman named Dietz caused a flutter at a city hotel by taking ciloforn. Some say accidental, others say intentional. Medical help was given to avert danger as husband and wife hurried to keep the matter private.
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Pritce
Dietz
Veteran Avoca Democrat George W Harshman Supports Bryan
The World Herald lists Geo W Harshman among contributors to the national campaign fund with a ten dollar donation. Known as a stalwart Democrat and prosperous farmer, he aided in the nomination and election of W J Bryan to Congress and aims to help elect him president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Avoca
Geo. W. Harshman
World Herald
National Campaign Fund
Harshman
W. J. Bryan
Congress
Anton Cerbersky narrowly escapes death after runaway horse
Friday noon Anton Cerbersky of Wintersteen Hill was injured when his horse bolted dragging his buggy toward Burlington tracks. The rig hit a bridge, a wheel broke, and Cerbersky was hurled and dragged before the horse bolted to town. He suffered a dislocated thumb, facial cuts, and bruises, with injuries not deemed dangerous. he will be kept from work for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon Cerbhersky
Cerbersky
Wintersteen
Surlington
Cerbevsky
Maine
Third Streets
Second
Cerbersiy
Burlington claim agents settle Jensen death claim
Burlington claim agents conferred with Peter Jensen’s heirs in Fremont about the Platte river bridge drowning. A settlement of twelve hundred fifty dollars was paid by the Burlington company for all responsibility in the loss of life. Jensen’s body was found in the Missouri River opposite Fremont some time ago.
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Fremont
Burlington
City
Peter Jensen
Platte River
Jensen
Missouri
Allen G Fisher Disbarred by Nebraska Supreme Court
The Nebraska Supreme Court disbarred Allen G. Fisher for one year from Jan 1, 1909, for using a forged appraisal and related acts in the Herman Goedde estate dispute. The court approved referees' findings and ordered each party to pay own costs. Other Cass County matters include the Louisville bridge case set for hearing Nov 4, 1908, and motions in Clark vs Fleishman and First National Bank of Plattsmouth vs Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridney
Supreme Court
Allan G. Fisher
Chadren
Uoon
Herman Goedde
Fisher
Nebraska
Cass County
Sarpy County
Louisville
Clark
Fleishman
First National Bank of
Surprised On Her Birthday by Mrs Will Smith Party
Mrs Will Smith hosts a birthday gathering with many friends arriving to celebrate. Guests presented costly silver gifts and enjoyed games and refreshments as they wished her multiple happy returns. Attending ladies and gentlemen included D E Sherwood A L Anderson M C Joy and J M Robertson among others.
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Will Smith
Iestese
Mesdames A. L. Anderson
D. E. Sherwood
E. Manspeaker
M. C. Joy
Jos, Peters
John Hart, Jr
C. H. Smith
J. M. Leyda
P. F. Goos
Jno. Latz
Croskary
CG. Owens
Waddick
Jno. Busche
J. M. Robertson
F. E. Hawkenberry
Miss Lettie Smith
Mrs. Joy of
McCook
Bryan Club Plans Early City Event Next Thursday
The Bryan Club met to advance preparations for the Bryan meeting next Thursday evening. Committees report progress though much remains to be done and invitations extend to Bryan Clubs at Union Nehawka and Glenwood. A reception committee of fifteen will meet Mr. Bryan in Nebraska City and escort him to town. The City Band is engaged and Rev. Miller may join the program. The club adjourned to meet Tuesday night October 13 at H. E. Wilson’s room.
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Bryan Club
Bryan
Union
Nehawka
Glenwood
Nebraska City
Miller
H. E. Wilson
Hessenflow reports rough, crowded trip to O Neill drawing
Daily Frank Hessenflow of Cedar Creek arrives in the city describing his short trip to O Neill for the Tripp county land drawing. He says trains to that country carried many people and much bad whiskey, with bedlam, fights, cold nights, and poor coach services. he estimates his chances at one in five hundred.
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Frank
O'Neill
Burlington Rail Road Removes $25,000 Suit In Fatal Louisville Crash
Eva B. Ford administratrix alleges Joshua F. Ford aged thirty, sole supporter of widow and two children, was killed in a quarry accident when an engine and coal car crushed him. The suit seeks damages from the Burlington railroad, claim cites a faulty coupler.
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Burlington Railroad
Joshua F. Ford
Louisville
Eva B. Ford
Ford
State Journal
Motion Filed In Court Over Bankruptcy Case
John M. Leyda trustee alleges defendants failed to plead in time in a Plattsmouth suit arising from Henry Herold bankruptcy. The action seeks judgment on promissory notes as Henry R. Gering and others did not appear in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Leyda
Henry R. Gering
Plattsmouth
United States
Henry Herold
Lincoln News
Trips to Dallas Spark Lively County Attitudes and Land Hopes
Hyers of Havelock and others traveled from Plattsmouth Norfolk and Stadelman to Dallas for Tripp county land registration. They toured the land by auto observing fertile soil and promising plots worth thousands. The trip exposed rough behavior in Dallas but highlighted high registration activity with over fifty thousand people already registered. John Lohnes and family then left for Pekin and Peoria Illinois for a long-awaited home visit after thirty-eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ius, Hyers
Havelock
T WH. Pollock
Plattsmouth
W. J. Stadelman
Norfolk
Jon Slyde
Wayers
Dallas
Chicago
State Journal
John Lohnes
James Terryberry
Pekin
Peoria
Illinois
Lohnes
Presbyterain meeting in Wayne Nebraska approves plan for Protestant university
The Presbyterian synod held a meeting in Wayne Nebraska with Rev Jara Clack of Mitchell and L L Sexson elected state clerk for three years. Reports from Hastings and Bellevue colleges and Omaha seminaries were heard as the major action approved a plan to establish a Protestant Christian university in Orvaba with a tie secured for the project.
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Meecling
Ah Wayne
Nebo
Priday
Krifay
Rey
Jara Clack
Mitchell
Owtuman
de Doula
Phillsmouth
Theius LL. Sexfon
Syniectn
Synedad
Miscnnary
Mastings
Bellevue Colleges
Omaha
Orvaba
Bound Over Matt Bozarth in Murder Case Arraignment
Matt Bozarth was bound over after an arraignment before Justice Archer on a murder charge. A. N. Sullivan represented the prisoner while County Attorney Lewis prosecuted for the state. The court held no bail and the case likely goes to district court this term with a transcript ready for filing.
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Judy Archer
Jmoves Devor
Greenweed
Simul
Justice Archer
A. N. Sullivan
County
Avney
Glen
Flitiers
Bozarth
Smiple
Undergarments Found Missing at Kraft Clothing Office
A note indicates a package of underwear and overshirts was found between the city and Oocar Gajen's farm with instructions to return it to Kraft Clothing Company or this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oocar Gajen
Kraft Clothing Company
Presbyterians Incorporate Bellevue University Idea in Omaha
The Presbyterian group announces incorporation of the University corporation of Bellevue culture and a projected University of Omak to be launched. It plans 6000 capital with city funding and subscriptions, filing papers in Douglass county and appointing a board of appraisers to value property for effectiveness. Reverend Jas H Salsbury is among trustees. The site lies between Pinkney and Pratt and 27th and 22nd streets in Omaha, using the Redick home as art gallery and dormitory on about nine acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Corporation of Bellevue
University of Omak
Oggeha Jn
Douglass County
Leslie
Pinkney
Pratt
Omaha
Redick
Burlington Agent Returns From O'Neill Trip With Tales
Burlington agent W L Pickett came back from a journey to O Neill where he registered for a chance at Tripp county farms. He described an exciting trip with unusual sights and amusing talk aboard heavily loaded trains. He promises a lively account of an extraordinary occurrence witnessed on the journey.
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Burlington
W. L. Pickett
O'Neill
Tripp County
Democrats in Nehawka rally with Bryan fund donations
This morning's World-Herald notes that T. C. Shoemaker B. F. Moore Wallace Munn and W. H. Mark each contributed one dollar to the Bryan fund. The piece praises the democrats of Nehawka and surrounding area as spirited and worthy of pride.
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Fron
Bryan
T. C. Shoemaker
B. F. Moore
Wallace Munn
W. H. Mark
Nehawka
Vicinity
August Essen Speaks in Cass County Tour
August Essen delivers speeches in Cass County with events in Louisville on October 13 and South Bend on October 14. Manley speaks on October 15 while William J. Bryan headlines in Plattsmouth Thursday night at 7 30 p m.
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Cass County
Louisville
South Bend
At & P. m. Manley
William J. Bryan
Plattsmouth
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George
Anton Cerbersky
Sevara
Steen Hill Bridge
Allen G. Fisher
Fao, Satyrides's Daily
Sailas
Dakota
Presbyterians
Matt Bozarth
Nehawka Boes Proud
August Essen
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