Interest in Brief: Manslaughter Plea and Local Castoffs
Little Joe Mendosa pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the stabbing of Juan Gomez last winter and received a one to 10 year prison term from Judge Barron. Sheriff Davis will transport him to Lincoln on Saturday. Adolphs Harpstreith found guilty of starting a hay meadow fire while trapping and fined 25 dollars plus costs 26 45 total 51 45 paid into court and released. H L Helzer suffered a broken nose practicing indoor baseball at Frandeen hall after a knee collision with a teammate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Joe Mendosa
Juan Gomez
Barron
Davis
Lincoln
Bridgeport Herald
Adolps Harpstreith
Broadwater
Coats
Bridgeport News-Blade
H. L. Helzer
Frandeen Hall
Mr. Heizer
Harvey
Dalton
Embezzlement Charge Filed in Sterling District Court
Information filed by District Attorney Roy T. Johnson accuses Gene Boddy of Peetz of embezzling 316.35 dollars in grain rent from landlord E. Hoover Sr. The case set for hearing in Sterling district court on Tuesday, March 24. Peetz Gazette reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Roy T. Johnson
Gene Boddy
Peetz
E. Hoover, Sr
Peets Gasette
Peets Farmers Live Stock Shipp ing Association Report
Peets Farmers Live Stock Shipping association shipped a car load of hogs to California and a mixed load of cattle and hogs to the Denver Union stock yards. One to five car loads leave weekly for months, aiding the Peeta community’s finances. Miss Katherine Pilger underwent appendicitis surgery at Dr Taylor hospital Sidney last Thursday and is recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peets Farmers Live Stock Shipping Association
California
Denver Union Stock Yards
Peeta
Peeta Gazette
Katherine Pilger
Dr. Taylor Hospital
Sidney
Hardware moves to new building and shop plans
The E. 8. Ewing hardware has moved into the vacated post office building and will add a timber shop and storage area in a rear room. The Dalton Delegate notes the move took place late last week and completion of the building adjustments this week.
Slaughterhouse Cow With Horns Attacks Worker Then Escapes
At Banday slaughterhouse Badger Clark faced a feared Anjary cow charging with lowered head toward Palma. The animal leaped into a feed bin, then into a silo where it nearly caused damage until one hoof got caught and Clark escaped to safety. Bridgeport Herald reports the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Clark
Kim
Jila
Clark
Bridgeport
Herald
Expert Talk Urges Cautious Start for Local Cheese Factory
H B Lochry of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke to farmers and business men at Bridgeport Court House on establishing a cheese factory. He stressed guaranteed milk volume, quality cows, clean milking, and daily delivery by 10 AM, noting a radius eight miles and 300 cows needed for feasibility. He warned poor margins from low milk yield and cited sanitation as essential for success.
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H. BR. Lochry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Salt Lake City
Utah
Court House
Bridgeport
Lochry
Tochry
Plains
Nebraska
Fairview Creamery
Minatare
Fine and jail for saver Henry Sauer in district court
Henry Sauer pleaded guilty in district court for running a near full still north of Bayard. He received a 500 dollar fine plus costs and 30 days in jail, with 300 dollars already paid toward the balance. Costs totaled 49 dollars. sheriff’s vigilance may make future clearance difficult. The booth market is steady to weak with limited supply and little holdover. prices may rise soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sauer
Bayard
Henry
Booth
Bridgeport News-Blade
Dalton Co operative sells hogs car and post office stamps
The Dalton Co operative society shipped a car of hogs on Monday while E F Zorn and Ernie Blome loaded out a car the same day in Denver. From now on the two rural carriers from the local post office will carry stamps envelopes and post cards. The supply will be small but adequate to serve patrons news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Co-operative Society
E.f.zorn
Ernie Blome
Denver
Dalton
Distillate Tank Welding Incident Creates Danger
A village distillate tank near the light plant danced and bucked during welding by Roy and Stanley Davis. A gas-oil residue ignited by the torch produced a vacuum that caused the roof to collapse briefly, but no fire occurred as the gas burned off. The roof was later replaced and welding completed, with the tank ready for the upcoming carload delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. MacAdam
Roy
Stanley Davis
Alliance to Have Band Organization Forming This Summer
W E Edwards leads a newly formed Alliance band after two rehearsals. About 20 men, mostly former boys band members with a few new joins, are part of the effort. No concerts planned yet, but the group aims to be ready to assist as needed. Meetings are weekly in the chamber of commerce room with Monday evenings common. next practice moves to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Edwards
Edwards
Edwarde
de Molay
Chamber of Commerce
Dly He Hall
Alliance
Timeo-Herald
Chadron Legion Gains Big in 1025 Drive
Chadron Legion posts record 1925 membership rises to 210, up from 120 in 1924, making Chadron the leader of the army of the west in the Nebraska Legion drive. The explanation by W. R. L. Stebbins details the scoring: renewals, new members under 1924, and bonuses for surpassing old records.
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Omaha
Nebraska Legion
Chadron
Army of the West
Bill Downing Post
C. L. Gibson
Chadron Post
W. R. L. Stebbins
Nebraska Executive Committee
Army of the East
Plan to establish branch wholesale bakery in Sterling
Ho ward Fiddler president and Harry Keas secretary treasurer of Consolidated Bakers of Masing Nebr discussed plans for a large plant in Sterling. They left Friday without finalizing negotiations, indicating ongoing efforts to locate a sizeable facility in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Howard Fiddler
Harry Keas
Consolidated Bakers Company of
Masings
Nebr
Sterling Advocate
Judge Westover Opens 30 Years on Court Bench
Judge W H Westover begins his 30th year on the district court bench in the 16th district this week. He has been selected for eight consecutive terms and holds the longest continuous service record among state judges. Court reporter Jerry Scott reaches 25 years with the judge. Westover also boasts a cost-saving record, often underrunning district court costs and saving counties about half the allotted amount. Jury costs come to 72 per day, and saving days reduces county costs further. The judge speeds calendars to minimize time, preparing for action the day after juries are dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Westover
Supreme Court
Jerry Scott
Westover
Allance Times-Herald
Local Izaak Walton league forms in Scottsbluff
About fifty attended the Monday night meeting at the American Legion hall to form a Scottsbluff chapter of the Izaak Walton league. W. A. McCain elected temporary president presided as officers were chosen for the permanent group. Speakers included Dc. N. Wright on game conservation, Dr. Edward Nichols on hunting dogs, Beach Coleman on fishing, and Guy Clarkson on law enforcement. The group endorsed W. L. Koerb as district deputy watches and pledged to educate the public on game laws and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton League
Scottsbluff
American Legion Hall
W. A. McCain
Dc. N. Wright
Edward Nichols
Beach Coleman
Guy Clarkson
League
John Herstead
H. F. Reebel
Dan Ayers
Issak Walton League
Witch
W. L. Koerb
Scottebluff Star-Herald
Morrill Faces Drainage Troubles With Government Aid
City clerk O E Moline told Water Users directors Morrill’s drainage system faltered as a government assisted canal filled and seepage appeared in basements. A north ditch also overfilled. Plan: to have Project Manager Bashore and a Water Users committee assess and seek government aid to fund cleaning and deepening, with Morrill renting a drainage cleaning machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
Sttenton
O. E. Moline
Water Users Association
Mcone
Moline
Bashore
Water Users Board
Sheriff Colyer Exonerated In Booze Runner Shooting
John I. McGuire, 35, of Casper Wyoming, was killed near Lingle in a booze running pursuit. Sheriff Colyer and Deputy Ray were cleared of blame as McGuire’s death was ruled accidental after a car pursuit and a discharged revolver. The coroner’s jury found no fault and ship goods to Casper for burial.
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John I. McGuire
Casper
Wye
Lingle
Colyer
Ray
Torrington
Tirem
McQuire
Tom Stark
Tingle
Bond
McGuire
Scottabluff Stsr-Herald
Two Farmers Injured In Odd Accidents Near Mitchell
Two men sustaining injuries from unusual incidents near Mitchell. Joe Barry suffered a broken nose when his horse struck him in the face during work. Emerson Ewing was pulled from a wagon by a falling saw, cutting his leg and breaking two ribs.
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Mitchell
Joe Barry
Barry
Emerson Ewing
FourYearOld Girl Hurt In Home Accident
Emily Keller four, daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Keller of Mitchell, sustained a serious injury at home last Thursday when her arm was caught in a power washing machine wringer. The crush injuries stripped skin and may require amputation. reported by Scotobleff Star-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Keller
C. C. Keller
Mitchell
Scottebleff Star-Heraki
Bicycle collision injures two boys on Front street
Two boys one American and one Mexican on bicycles with a rope linked wagon were hit by a car Sunday on Front street. The car forced the rope taut, causing abrupt stops and falls. Both escaped serious injury, only scratches and bruises reported per the Sterling Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Sterling Advocate
Peyton badly injured in Wyoming railway accident
Mrs. E F. Peyton, staying with her parents, was alerted to her husband’s accident near Laramie. The Dele Creek maintainer drove into a train in the tunnel area, was found unconscious with a broken arm, back sprain, rib injuries, and a deep jaw cut, treated at Laramie hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E F. Peyton
J. H. Weatherwax
Laramie
Dele Creek
Wyo
Hermeen
Peyton
Bhoapital
Unknown bootleader killed near Lingle Torrington area
A Dodge roadster driver, described as a bootleader, was shot and killed near Lingle while Sheriff Colver and a deputy halted the vehicle. An accidental firearm discharge by a gun in the party killed the man. twenty gallons of booze were found and confiscated. The other occupant is detained. no blame to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingle
Torrington
Colver
Hoose
Casper
Lingie
Scottebluff Star-Herald
Thompson acquitted in Minatare case verdict Friday morning
Pete Thompson of Minatare was acquitted when the jury returned its verdict Friday at about ten o clock. The News-Blade notes rumors of a close balance during Thursday night as jurors wrestled with the evidence while keeping deliberations secret. Thompson reportedly remained calm, saying the prosecution would know it had a lawsuit by conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Thompson
Minatare
News-Blade
Peter
Pete
Bridgeport News-Riade
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H. G. Moody
Bonner
Iridgeport Herald
Alliance TO Have
Chadron Legion
Walton League
Rumrunner
Star- Herald
Thompson
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