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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
7
Legal notice concerning property seizure and court actions. Mentions compliance deadlines, parties, and jurisdiction with references to Alberta and regional authorities. Includes dates, locations, and procedural requirements for interested claims or responses.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Toes i wets oem. meeting of the estate administration will occur in Cass County Nebraska at the court. The following date September dates and details are provided for creditors to present claims and allow the administrator to settle the estate. Allen A. Breon, attorney for the estate, Plattsmouth Nebraska, is listed.
State of Nebraska Cass County Court vacancy notices final settlement report of accounts for Lora M Mitman and Bertha E Pittman guardianship. G T Cilliavore guardian requests discharge with a hearing on September 1 1908 at the county judge’s office. Objections must be filed by then. witness and seal on September 2.
Weeping Water residents report F E Bricka leaving Sunday for St. Louis to join Inland Type Foundry. Teegarden Bros sold Walter Wiseman's 80 acres southeast of town to Peter Jorgensen for 25000. Wiseman bought 160 acres southwest of town, the Anderson Davis farm, for 105 per acre. W C Ramsey, Democratic candidate for county attorney, visited town noting his campaign. A state fair steer exhibited here weighed about 3500 pounds, the largest seen. Gothorp, 15 years absent, now from Gosper county, visited town with his brother Fred. An alarm of fire Tuesday afternoon was quickly checked by the Fire Company. At Dr. Richards house Miss Eunice Ingram burned slightly when a hot gas iron exploded. Dr J B Hungate owns a Rambler automobile bought in Lincoln last week. The doctor offers prompt care for fractures or emetics and nervous trouble.
Adam Krager suffered a painful left eye injury while cutting weeds with a corn knife. A rough tool struck his eye. after attempts by himself, his children, and a physician to inspect the eye, the pain subsided with no likely serious harm, though friends fear complications.
Public health notice urges awareness of kidney disease as common but often unrecognized. Promotion for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claiming cures for back pain liver and bladder issues with sample bottle offer and free mail order information from Binghamton New York.
Yesterday at the German Methodist Church in Lincoln Miss Minnie Doering and Frank J. Lillie were united in marriage by Rev R J Keller at a mid day ceremony. Guests arrived from Omaha Murray Cheyenne Cedar Creek Deadwood and Lincoln among others. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left by the west bound train for an extended tour to Colorado and mountain points.
A pleasant gathering at George Hild's home west of the city honored Miss Maggie Pappe of Union City Oklahoma. Relatives and many neighbors attended including Mr and Mrs Wm Mason and Misses Ella Marie Sattler Olga Sattler with Messrs Jesse Varga Henry and Otto Lutz.
George Edgerton marked his sixty ninth birthday today with congratulations from friends. He appeared young for his age and was described as spry and energetic, making his celebration notable to those who know him.
A regular weekly band concert was held on Main street due to pavement conditions elsewhere. The program impressed the audience with spirited performances, large crowds applauded, and calls arose to give the new boys band a chance to perform publicly.
Mrs Forbes came back to Nebraska after visiting LaPorte Indiana where she toured Gunness farm and learned of Hell o Gunness crimes. She held a tenable visit with old friends and witnessed interurban line openings as part of the celebration before returning home.
The Hills report says B. E. Hill left town along with wife Mrs Hill who also departed by train. Three men Fernald Lowney and Wilson remain jailed on assault charges while Hill potentially testifies. A missing suitcase from Hotel Perkins coincides with the couple’s disappearance. Bert White injured at work after a sledge strike left a deep gash above the eye. Minnie Henrich left for a one to ten day visit to Havelock and Plainview. R. E. Mayfield returns from Fairfield Nebraska after visiting relatives.
In County Court today a petition by Chas. R. Metteer, Sarah M. Eveland and James Jensen asks for probate of the late Robert Metteer’s will. Personal property valued at 8500 dollars and realty at 16000 dollars with annual rents of 700 dollars. They seek A. B. Dickson of Elmwood as executor. Hearing set for September 29 at 9 a.m. The will provides division: Metteer one third, Eveland one third, Keiser, Frank Metteer and Robert Vial one dollar each, remainder to Jensen children held in trust by Peter Eveland until age.
Stephen Tuey traveling freight agent for the Santa Fe and Will Bartlett traveling freight agent of the New York Central lines are in the city visiting friends and handling affairs. Bartlett is the son of a longtime local Presbyterian minister who served here about twenty years ago, and Tuey once lived in the city years ago.
The item offers a small framed picture of the next president at 25 cents each. A paid up three months Evening Journal subscriber gets one free, as does a yearly subscriber of the spies Weekly Journal. Frames are advertised as sold for 25 cents in Omaha and elsewhere.
Tuesday evening a delightful miscellaneous shower was given at Miss Gertrude Beeson’s home by the Social Workers of the Methodist church in honor of Miss Sallie Brady who is to be married later this month. A large crowd attended and showered her with fine presents while Miss Beeson and Mrs. John Beeson assisted in entertaining. The refreshments pleased all, making the event memorable for the honored guest.
H Jensen sells his half to J J Meier leaving Meier to run the Meier Drug Co alone. The store offers a large stock including books stationery wallpaper and a busy soda fountain. The Weeping Water Republican foresees continued prosperity under Meier and describes him as an accommodating gentleman.
County Attorney Rawls warned Plattsmouth saloon keepers to close Tuesday morning with no opening until Wednesday. They complied, but Judge Kennedy of Omaha refused a writ of mandamus to compel closings. He ruled the law does not address primary elections and suggested changes await the next Nebraska legislative session.
Help wanted for general house work. Apply to Mrs F C Webber.
Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. EH S Austin a farewell party for Miss Dora Fricke featured a circus theme with miniature tent invitations, a ticket office, side shows, and a stage set in the dining room. Performers included Miss Lillian Dwyer as LaBelle the tightrope walker, Henry Guthman in sleight of hand, and Fritz Fricke. guests numbered about 34 and gifts included a cake, candy stands, and an entertaining program that recalled a rustic carnival.
Mrs C Palmer travels to Lincoln for the fair and to visit friends. F G Egenberger is ill at home but hopes to recover soon. W E Dull of Murray arrived for the state fair via the special train. Fanger celebrates Bryan day as a passenger on an early train. For sale a four month scholarship in Boyles College inquire at this office. Mrs John Hobscheidt attended the state fair in Lincoln. A L Todd wife and daughter Sophronia were state fair visitors. George Bax in Lincoln viewing exhibits and listening to Col Bryan. Charles Maguire and two children spent Bryan day at the fair. William F Gillespie visited Lincoln for Bryan day at the state fair.
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