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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1908

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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