Wreck at Weeping Water injures twenty-one on passenger train
A west bound M P F passenger train collided head on with a freight in Weeping Water yards causing extensive damage and injuring about twenty one people many seriously. Engineer Hoover and fireman Hoffman escaped with injuries. Reverend Harrison Presson, ninety, among the severely hurt. Passengers aided by crew. no ambulances provided at Lincoln arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. PF
Union
Lincoln
Hoover
Hooffman
Hoffman
Smith
Auburn
Harrison Presson
Presson
West
Weeping Water
Railroad Company
George Hoffman
North Tenth Street
Joe Smith
Q Street
J. H. Hoover
H Street
Harry Trumbull
Fort Morgan
Col
E. Helland
Denton
Neb
Francis Rizzo
J. R. Gettys
University Place
Nichols
Holland
Emerald
Mr. Seidel
Rising Citys
H. Smith
Seward
Agnes Locovo
Mery
Jimmie Lee Lincoln
Edward Childs
E. M. Reed
Kenesaw
Xeb
W. B. Eastham
J. W. Wade
W. H. Shoaf
Pauline
Saloon Fracas Nets Detailed Justice and Fines
In police court Saturday Leslie McKinney and Geo Taylor clashed in Giese's saloon over a 25 cent debt. Judge Archer fined Taylor five dollars and costs, and McKinney one dollar and costs, with leniency for both as promises to settle and stay out of trouble. Chief Fitzgerald noted the disturbance and docketed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie McKinney
Geo
Taylor
Giese
McKinney
Fitzgerald
Archer
Donjon
Landon Sues Wilson Over Land Deal Commissions
Clerk files attachment suit in Missouri involving the Fitzgerald block and other property from a 2150 acre Henry County land sale to W. W. Coates. Asa C. Landon claims 2168.75 in commissions, balance 1701.60 with 6 percent interest from Feb 1, 1908. Wilson, a non resident of Missouri, is represented by attorney Jas D. Lindsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
W. W. Coates
Isaauce K. Wilson
Asa C. Landon
Isaac K. Wilson
Landon
Wilson
Henry County
Des Moines
Jas. D. Lindsey
Henton Suit Seeks Recovery Of Woodmen Beneficiary Policy
Stella Henton et al sue The Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World to recover 1500 dollars on Evergreen Camp beneficiary certificate No 24315 issued May 7 1906 to W E Henton husband and father of plaintiffs who died March 7 1908 after paying all dues and premiums. The petition seeks 1500 dollars plus costs and a monument fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Stella Henton
Henton
Prisoner Pleads Guilty After Jail Liquor Incident
Deputy Manspeaker caught John Holland attempting to pass liquor to inmates through jail windows. County Attorney Rawls filed charges for intoxication. Justice Archer fined ten dollars and costs. He was confined to jail to enforce restraint for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manspeaker
John Holland
John
Rawls
Archer
Donjon
Murriel Cummins Wins Penmanship Prize at County Fair
The Journal notes Murriel Cummins, born in Plattsmouth and now living near Sedgwick, Col, captured first prize for penmanship at the Julesburg county fair last week. The 6th grader won a $3 premium and her former Cass County schoolmates will be glad to hear of her achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Julesburg
Murriel
Fire destroys barn and hay at Gapen farm
The Oscar Gapen fire burned through a large horse barn and outbuildings after starting in the hay loft. About sixty tons of hay, mainly owned by Gapen and Will Jean, were lost along with harnesses wagons buggies and other farm machinery. Estimated loss around three thousand dollars with no insurance. Community sympathy joins Gapen as he plans to recover and rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gapen
Mr. Gapen
Will Jean
Mr. Jean
Mr. Grapeu
Jean
Gapen
Cass County
Omaha
Nebraska
Almost Another Plattsmouth: E D Stokes Returns Home
E D Stokes, after visiting his Cass County kin, returns to Plainview and praises Knox county plains. He enjoys seeing old friends and family, noting many Cass County families settled around Plainview. A reunion photo with his three brothers captures the trip. He may visit again this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Stokes
Plainview
Eddie
Old Cass
Knox County
Plattsmouth
Two prisoners escape Archer Court as guards leave
Judge Archer fines James Duffy and Sam Beverage five dollars and costs for mischief and drunken conduct. They flee the courthouse with Chief Fitzgerald pursuing, vanishing before arrest and likely headed into the countryside.
For Sale A Four Month Scholarship in Boyles College
Four month scholarship in Boyles College offered for sale at a low price. Inquire at this office for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyles College
Local farmers report poor county corn yield
Levi Rusterholtz and his wife hosted visitors F. L. Jewell and Mrs. Rusterholtz’s sister’s husband of Waterloo Indiana. The pair toured eastern county fields with Levi Rusterholtz and wife inspecting crops. Jewell doubts county corn will average thirty five bushels per acre citing heavy spring rains as the main cause. They plan a trip to Ansley Nebraska to visit a brother before Jewell returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Rusterholtz
Murray
F. L. Jewell
Rusterholtz
Waterloo
Jewell
Mr. Jewell
Ansley
Neb
Farmer's auto wowed by Council Bluffs visitors
H Krause of International Harvester Company visited Council Bluffs with a new farmer's automobile bought by Will Sargeant of Elmwood. They drove the machine toward Elmwood to be turned over to Mr. Sargeant. The double seated 14 horsepower engine tested at twenty horsepower, rated at fourteen. The trip began at noon and should finish within a few hours. The auto is gaining popularity among farmers for its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Krause
International Harvester Company
Council Bluffs
Will Sargeant
Elmwood
Mr. Sargeant
Mr. Krause
Plattsmouth Painter L A Patton Returns From Yakima
L A Patton, a Plattsmouth native known for his painting work, returns Monday from Yakima Washington where he has been employed. He reports the region booming with work and plans a visit home while feeling well and enjoying a better outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Patton
Yakima
Wash
Mr. Patton
Plattsmouth
Washington
John Chapman Leaves Havelock for Union Pacific Signal Work
John Chapman departed today by mail train to Buford Wyoming where he has taken a position in the signal service of the Union Pacific Railway. He left Burlington by way of Havelock after severing his connection with the Burlington to accept a much better place. He is described as a good steady conscientious and hard working young man and will prove an asset to his new employers. He visited his mother and family overnight before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chapman
Buford
Wyo
Union Pacific Railway
John
Havelock
The
Burlington
Methodist conference assigns Cass county appointments
At the Auburn conference of Methodists, year ahead assignments list Earle J W Davis Elmwood 3 R Woodcock Louisville G M Jones Murdock Samuel Kiser Mynard L F Gillespie Nehawka E H Hinkle Plattsmouth A A Randall Union D B Take Weeping Water H W Cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodists
Auburn
Cass County
Earle
J. W. Davis
Elmwood
R. Woodcock
Louisville
G. M. Jones
Murdock
Samuel Kiser
Mynard
L. F. Gillespie
Nehawka
E. H. Hinkle
Plattsmouth
A. A. Randall
Union
D. B. Take
Weeping
H. W. Cope
Fall Opening Days at M. Fangers This Friday and Saturday
The notice urges attendance at the fall opening events at M. Fangers on Friday and Saturday. It promises a great experience and suggests missing the events would be a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fangers
Capt Bogardus Delivers Forthright Campaign Speech in Plattsmouth
Capt A H Bogardus spoke at Sixth and Main streets in Plattsmouth delivering a forceful lecture on campaign issues. He urged bank deposit guaranty, election of senators by people, and an elective judiciary, earning strong applause from a large, overheated crowd. He criticized trusts, press bias, and tariff policies while praising Bryan and foretelling further stops in Ashland and Wahoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Borardus
Tariupen
United States
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Bryan
Oil Trust
Capt. Bogardus
Taft
Foraker
Hearst
Standard of Company
Steel Trust
Capi
Jarrardus
Olos
W. J. Bryan
Col. Bryan
Nebraska
Main Street
Bogardus
Ashland
Wahoo
Young Men Invited to Visit YMCA Chapters Across Nebraska
The Young Men’s Christian Associations of Nebraska invite departing youths to visit their local YMCA buildings in Omaha Lincoln Fremont Hastings Beatrice York Crete South Omaha Central City Columbus Chadron Grand Island North Platte Exeter for help with work housing or other assistance. Nearby schools including State Wesleyan Corner Universities Bellevue Hastings Doane Grand Island York Nebraska Central Fremont Weyne Normal Peru Kearney Chadron Franklin Gates Aurora Business College and the Agricultural School at State University also welcome new students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Associations of
Nebraska
Association
Omaha
Lincoln
Fremont
Hastings
Beatrice
York
Crete
South Omaha
Central City
Columbus
Chadron
Grand Island
North Platte
Exeter
Young
State
Wesleyan
Corner
Bellevue
Doane
Nebraska Central
Weyne
Norma State Normals
Peru
Kearney
Franklin and Gates
Aurora Business College
Agricultural School
State University
Clock Stopped Again At Courthouse
The courthouse clock stopped at 12 50 on Tuesday morning after running for three or four days. The ornate timepiece is deemed more ornamental than practical and the county is urged to repair it at once or remove it for junk value to serve a sensible purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
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Perry
Coates Block
Archer’s Court
James Duffy
Sam Beverage
Jim
Rainey
James
Sam
John Janda
Judge Archer
Chief Fitzgerald
New Farmer’s Automobile
Union Pacific
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