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About The news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1909-1911 | View Entire Issue (March 4, 1909)
"it The News-Herald TWICE A WEEK Ni:WS. Kslablinlifd Nov. 5. !9t lit KALD. Kstabliahtd At ril H. Ml Consolidittd Jan. 1. Rli PLATTSMOUTH, XEBKASKA, TJI UliSDAY, MAIM'U J, li0 VOL. XLV NO. 80 The Ossenkop Murder Case Being Stubbornly Fought Both Sides. By on buth sides. Attorney Doyle of Lin coln pressing closely every point for the prosecution, and Mr. Gering mak ing his usual strong defense in the case. The case has not yet been con-1 eluded. j LOCAL AND PERSONAL Paul Johnaon Here. Paul Johnson, one of the substantial The jury returned Tuesday morning! citizens of Alvo, arrived in the city for the purpose of the continuance of I Monday to be one of the witness in the Mr. Johnson has re- rm and can atlord to take life little easier. He is one of ior me purpose 01 me continuance 01 ' the trial of Fred .Ossenkop, charged ! 0sskoP trLail- 1 .;n, ua ...a. -u.i. n i tired from the far Three weeks ago. after the State had submitted its evidence in chief and : rested its ca?e, the court adiourned the trial for a period of three weeks owing to two or three of defendant's wit nesses being under quarantine for small-pox. The jury was permitted to separate over vthe defendant's objec tion. The State withdrew its rest and renewed its introduction of testimony. After the adjournment of court on February 9th, the State procured the exhuming of the body of Charles Byrne, and the holding of a post-mortem examination of the body by Dr. Mun ger and Neely of Elmwood, on Feb ruary 23rd. Dr. I. C. Munger was called by the State and testified that the post-mortem developed the lower jaw as dislo cated on the right side, tissues below were clotted with blood. The body was opened through the chest developing hemorrhage. Bruises and concussions were much in evidence at the left ! wearing apparel. temple. Skull was fractured from the ; temple. A lartre black and blue sDot was found about one inch in diameter at the back of the skull. Other black and blue spots were found in the same location. Another fracture was de veloped below these spots. Witness by the use of the skull explained the location of the several injuries. Wit ness found brain much congested with blood. Blood clots were found all over the brain. Witness then testified to investigating the matter of dislocated neck. Neck was not broken, the vertebra being in correct position. Witness produced photographs of Byrnes' body taken at the time of the post-mortem which were offered in evi dence to show the jury, the exact con. j oiuon ot the head and body. At the conclusion of Dr. Hunger's testimony the State rested its case. Defense commenced by introducing a number of witnesses who testified as to the peaceable character of defend ant. The defense then proceeded to contradict the testimony of several witnesses who had formerly testified for the State. Then photographs were in troduced to show cuts and scratches upon the neck of defendant, as they appeared on Sept. 20th. Also photo graphs of the locations of the parties at the point where Byrne fell. A number of witnesses testified that Byrne and Ossenkop were friends, and the pioneer citizens of western Cass county and is a political power in his community. We are always pleased to meet the men who have made Nebraska what she is. Loud Socks Don't Go Down in Beatrice the public schools seem to have a wider scope than ob tains elsewhere. Not only is the young idea taught how to shoot, but the fac ulty seems to be the court of last re sort in fashion matters. Recently a number of young men were suspended for wearing red, white and blue hosiery, and were only reinstated upon apologiz ing and agreeing in the future to con sult the powers that be before intro ducing any. innovations in the matter of Ice is Moving Rapidly The ice in the Platte river com menced moving Sunday and now has assumed immense proportions. Fears are entertained at various places along the line that bridges may be taken out and the Burlington, Rock Island and Missouri Pacific railroads, as well as county organizations have large forces of men at several places along the river to keep down the gorges. The Missouri river at this point is carrying much ice. See us for sale bills. C. A. Marshall, dentist The Majestic, 5 and 10 cents. , Dr. A. P. Barnes went to Omaha yesterday morning. Something new in post cards every week. Nemetz & Co. next to P.O. " The Nehawka Register reports that several residents of that thriving little city arc suffering from automobilitis. If you have legal rights to enforce call on J. E. Douglass, Attorney, Of-, lice in Coates Block. 80-8 . Standing of Contestants Harriette Adams. Plattsmouth.. 10,800 Stewart B. Rough, Nehawka . . . 9.200 Zetta Brown, Murray 8,400 E. H. Miller, Murdock 7,600 J. R. Noycs, Louisville 7,600 lone Kiser, Mynard 3,600 Pearl Woodard, Elmwood 2,400 L. E. Hickey, Gretna 1,600 C. H. Sheldon, Plattsmouth .... 1,200 Pauline Burris, Plattsmouth .. 1,200 perty in the nnrthland. f?i'nut i.i.u....f i . v 1'nmi.niMa are ocing made Ir the opening of Falter & Thierolfs new clothing store next Saturday. From a reference to their ad in this issue it will be seen that there will bo music, cut flowers and cigars, and everybody "ivtten and expected to be present J. E. Barwick is a new advertiser in the Nkws-Hkbai.d. Mr. Barwick has recently embarked In the real PHtnto I business and has a temporary ollice loc- m-eu just norm or the nostollice. P atta mouth real estate is iroinir to he an Photo post cards of Taft at Platts- cellent article of trade the coming year mouth. Now on sale-Ten different; aml w" predict a good measure of suc- views at 5c each. Nemetz & Co. next , cvia 'or Blr Barwick. t0 r' - ! The newspapers of both LouiHvillc Now is the time to have your piano anc Nehnwka are talking of organizing tuned. Mr. Becker of the Plattsmouth ; boosting clubs. The spirit of progress Music Co. is an experienced man in this line of work. Job printing of all descriptions is promptly executed at the News-Herald office. Let us figure with you on your requirements. The last issue of the Louisville Cour ier was a hummer from every stand point and would be a credit to g city several times the size of Louisville. Albert Carter, the man who was so seriously injured some time ago by the premature explosion of dynamite at Weeping Water, has so far recovered a3 to be able ti walk around some by the use of canes. A spring sale of table linens, nankins ... " and towels is the attraction at Dovey's this week, and a reference to their an nouncement on the editorial page of this paper will convince vou that a lot of genuine bargains are being offered. S. O. Cole of Murray left Tuesday for a visit with a brother who resides at Stettler, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Cole has recently disposed of one of his Cass county farms and if he finds conditions favorable he will purchase some pro- in this city is abroad in the land and the News- Herald makes the prediction that Cass county will this year make unprecedent ed strides in every direction of activity. We should like to see a "booster's" club organized in every town and ham let in the county. M. Hild, the furniture man, is this month talking to the readers of the News-Herald about new things in the furniture line which will soon be need ed. The annual housecleaning time draws on apace, and the thrifty house wife will have her eyes open for offer ings of articles which are bound to be needed at that time. See Mr. Ilild's announcement in another column. George Schanz, Jr., of Evangeline, La., returned last week to his home after spending several days in this vic inity visiting with friends and relatives. Word has just reached this city that upon his arrival at his home he found that he had become the father of a handsome daughter, the young lady having arrived durincr his ahsnnrp. Naturally he is feeling quite iubilant . also are Grandpa and Grandma Schanz i aooona wnurcn of Christ, Scleutist. 1 Sunday school, !):4! a. m. ! Divine service at 11 a. m. Subject "Man." Mid-week meeting Wednesday even ing at 8 o'clock. Church is located on Sixth street, two blocks south of Main street. The public is cordially invited to all services. The reading room in the Coates blink is open ever Tuesday. Thursday nn.I Saturday afternoon from 2 untill 5 o'clock. Farms For Sale. I am offering a farm for sale two miles south-west of Mynard at ninety dollars per acre. Also one 3 1-2 miles south-east of Murray. Earl V. Cole, Mynard, Neb. 74. Editors Want Corn Show Resigns Sec retaryship At tho last regular meeting of the Knights and Ladies of Security Monday cveniug W. S. Soper handed in his re signation of the position of financial secretary of that organization," and Miss Edith Buzzell was elected to fill the vacancy. Mrs. Soper also resigned as second vice president, and Mrs. Whelen was chosen as her Bucceasor. Tho local lodge is very loth to lose two such faithful workers aa Mr. and Mm. Soper, but wish them well in their new location. Louisville Happenings E. E. Clark at Norfolk speci.. correspondence. Intcrgtlltc Commerce Commissioner Ineo. Hem was in I attsmouth Tiipn.i P. ri .,i, i,.. 1 j . j - ... -"Sn tu nil " nrPHg thn rnnvntit inn .1 kti i ! ...v.. vl lllc iicorusKa Bert Clifford went to Nebraska City , league of commercial clubs which will Ail will hp RP(n frnm th. uhnvn tuhln were seen in friendly conversation on I some changes have taken place in the the day of the trouble. Yesterday relative standing of the contestants, morning when the court opened the i Miss Harriette Adams has moved U to crowd filled the court room. The j first place, with Stewart Rough of Ne greater part of the day was consumed hawka as a close second, and Miss by the defense in contradicting the ; Zetta Brown of Murray and E. H. Mil State's witnesses. A number of de-jlerof Murdock not far behind. An feiidant's witness made flat contradic-1 other contestant annears this week and tio:is of the State's witnesses on practi cally all the material points in the case. The case is being vigorously contested we arc assured by her friends that she will be a hustler, Miss Pearl Woodard, of Elmwood. THE PRUDENT PURCHASER as a rule, in whatever he is buying, looks Jirst at the quat it!, and then at the price of the article in question. This is where our Quality Clothes win out. We do not claim they are the cheapest on the market, but we do claim there are none better. We are prepared to support our claim by a positive guarantee where in we stand back of the clothes you stand in. We are showing new spring lines of Kuppenheimer Clothes, Hirsh Wickwire Clothes, Man hattan Shirts, Stet son Hats. C. E. Wescof t's Sons "Where Quality Counts." CopyriiKl IW) The Houirof Kuppcnhriirct Cleghorn left Tuesday for a guest Tuesday. W. A. Colorado Mr. Wrigal of Ashland wa3 of the Drakes Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. P. A. son March 'A, 11)09, a girl. Mr. Aug. Timmion of South was in Louisville Tuesday. Jacob- Bend be held in Norfolk on the lKth of the present month. Mr. Clark's speech, it is understood will be in the nature of an explanation of what the commission is trying to do with the present law, and of the reason why the west ought to support every etlort to strenghen the act. The com mission today announced its decision in U t .11 i. i UIC 1HII OUH OKI niknm rata .uu,.q Rachel Stander has been absent from 1 which has been pending in various forms scnooi on account of sickness. I about twentv years. Tho v . . . w uui ait; Mrs. Dr. Thomas of Memphis visited 8wecPnJ?ly defeated, and big reductions yebieruuy wun Mrs. John hook. " '" uru ordered, wnich will Mr. Chas. Gerlach moved his familv have to bc extl,n(' soon as possible from the farm into Manley this week. . Whole cT'try belwet'nlht' Mm f i t . r . i miuii nim mi: i1 mouniauis. Hie ,1 uk mjuh'ii. -y mo ranroans to the num.! in inu rutins. Mesdames Henry Ah! and Otto! . Sprague wire Omaha passengers Tues- i-n - . iy. irreacninir Bv j Mrs. Nutter from Alsester, South' mi ; Dakota viiited her brother Claud Rand , TelepllOlie ' this week. , " ; Dr. and Mrs. Worthman entertained ; The vt'r' ,alcs' to which the tele Mrs. Wm. Worthman of Seward, Neb., ',h"hu htt! keen put is the tranmission ; over Sunday. : f sermons to invalids or others who . for various reasons may find it incon venient to attend church. Two churches at Hastings have installed the innova- Miss Myrtle Suiter left Monday for ,, iV , i "H"H,mttfr 19 l,,l,ced UP De Witt. Neb., to nurse her sister Mrs f""th0 ''"'P'1' '"to h,ch the ' rort who is sick. 'ne aen vers his sermons, and Mr. and Mrs. John Diers of Fulton. Tn'n.K th? 8cmcc connect with Nch . rn crimm. nt wm n: ". i no scheme is said to work v r v villi, LSIITB HI1U family this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meisinger of j Plattsmouth Sundayed with Wm. I Hoover and family. Mrs. W. A. Cleghorn Sundayed in! 0 TTTn -Un "U Elmwood with her Sister Mrs. Wm. j W ttDaSH Stander who is sick. j tellTv WatC'thT: " yt'8; Mr8" Charl,,t,c Bwwn, wife of J. C. ,e dal tL .1 ! t !"hUrrh; ,A ,rWn' livi"K W.IHh. died Sun special program was the feature of the .... . .... lu u I. mi r. i.. .. j ' """""'k- ."ne vas aooui lorty d,I "y r hi . iKtimpaieu in hand and six chi dren. Tho funeral will by a number of people southwest of be held from the Baptist church, Vt l town yesterday afternoon. Two coy- o'clock on Tuesday. Mrs. Brown wa otes were slaughtered Will Wendtgct- asisterofAsa and William Caiman ting one of them and Ed Bronkow the j nd was a well known and highly rc" j spected Christian woman. Emmons Richey of Plattsmouth vis- !i I :.. . . i ueu in una city wun his brother, i Charles Kichey. : perfectly. j Death Sunday- New Band For Plattsmouth The suggestion has been made to the Nkws-Hkkald that the commercial club should take som steps looking to the formation of a good strong brass band organization in this city. There are times when every city feels the need or a good brass band and wc be lieve the suggestion to be a pood nm We understand that steps are already being Ukcn lookim? to the mttrrinir of the old Bohemian organization and a similar one composed of members of the Modern Woodmen lodge. This would doubtless bring together the best musicians of the city, and the result would be a band of which the city might bc justly proud, and the com mercial club would doubtless extend to it every encouragement proper. Nebraska Press Association En dorses Movement. I GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Feb. 2tf: The Nebraska Press Association has ; added its endorsement to the movement of the National Corn Growers A- sociation to establish and make per manent an annual corn exposition in tho west. To the end which the Corn Growers Association is seeking, the editors pledged their moral help and support by unanimously passing resolutions at the annual meeting of the association which just adjourned in this city. The resolutions follow: Whereas, carefully complied statis tics show that the average annual yield of corn per acre in Nebraska ia approximately 23 bushels, and If by more careful selection of seed-corn and the adoption of improved methods of cultivation, the production annually in creased only five bushels per acre, it will annually increase the wealth of Nebraska to an amount in excess of $20,000,000, which wealth will be bene ficial to all the people of our state, be it. Resolved, that this association ap prove and endorse the efforts of the National Corn Growers' Association to establish and make permanent an annual corn exposition in the west, national and educational, and be it the sense of this association that its mem bers collectively and individually, give this commendable movement their moral help and support. 1 he National Corn Exposition organ ized by ihe Corn Growers' Association was held in Chicago in 1907 and con tinued in Omaha in 1908. As the show at Omaha was a ereat success. th BBsociatisn has decided to hold the show at Omaha each year. The editors of Nebraska and surrounding states have been of great assistance in establishing th ahow an J the adoption of the reso lutions meana they appreciate what the accomplishment of its purposes means to the State of Nebraska and the West. When buying candies, why not buv the best? We always have a fine line of the superior graces on hand. Ne metz & Co. next to P. O. THE BIG UNCOVERING Next Saturday, MARCH 6 Before eight o'clock on Saturday morning we will remove the board cover ing now over the front of our store, ready to wel come vou into onfi of thp most up-to-date clothing stores in me atate. We want our OPENING DAY to become an ever lasting memory in the minds of the neonlp. There will be music, cut flowers and cigars, plenty of them and all free. We want you to come in even though you do not care to make a purchase. We want to get acquainted with you. Everything will smack of newness in our new store. ' Voprrlghl 11H by H.irt Sclurtner & Mars The Home of Manhattan Shirts stetson Hats Hart, SchafFner & Marx Clothes. mm THE NKW STOISK