Platte Co., NE - 1889 Cases
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IT'S THE LAW--1889
PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA
The Columbus Democrat, August 10, 1888
Last Monday evening a lad by the name of Peter Matson, was brought to this city by S.C. Ayer, a special officer of the railway company, charged with attempting to wreck a train on the Albion branch, three miles west of Oconee.
It is claimed that on Sunday, July 22, the boy placed a cross tie on the track, which was struck by an engine which was running over the road light. On the 24th he again placed a tie on the track, and the engineer of the passenger train noticing it, stopped his train before reaching the obstruction.
The boy is about 16 years of age, and has been living at Albert Mosher's, in Monroe township. He is an orphan.
He was taken before Judge Hudson Wednesday and plead guilty and was bound over to the district court in the sum of $500.
T.L. Hall, who formerly taught school up in Monroe township, recognized the boy as one of his former pupils, and in company with a Democrat reporter Mr. Hall visited him at the jail Wednesday evening. The boy recognized Hall at once and burst out crying.
The lad does not seem to realize the enormity of the crime or the probable consequences. He says he put the obstruction on the track just for fun, so as to see the train stop.
The boy claims to be 16 years of age, but there is some doubt about it, and if the court is satisfied he is under 16, he will be sent to the reform school, otherwise he will probably get a term in the penitentiary.
We are informed that the boy is an illegitimate son of a wealthy Nance county man, and that his mother died in the insane asylum some time ago.
The Columbus Democrat, August 17, 1888
Peter Matson, the lad who placed an obstruction on the Albion branch, an account of which appeared in our last issue, was taken before Judge Post, Tuesday. He plead guilty and it being clearly established that he is under 16 years of age, Judge Post sentenced him to the reform school at Kearney.
Sheriff Bloedorn will take the boy to Kearney today.
The Columbus Democrat, November 23, 1888
Thursday evening Sheriff Bloedorn received a telegram stating that Charles S. Haunstine, who murdered Hiram Roten and Wm. Ashley in Custer county, November 9, was a passenger on the Norfolk freight and to arrest him. In company with Policeman Charles M. Taylor the sheriff proceeded up the track and flagged the freight and then boarded it. Conductor Steve Overton pointed out the man, as he had received a description of him, and had recognized the man. Before the murderer was aware of their object Bloedorn and Taylor had him pinned to his seat and handcuffed. At the time he had his right hand on a navy revolver in his pocket, and his left on a Winchester rifle. It was apparent that he did not intend to be taken without a desperate fight. When searched another revolver was found and also a lot of cartridges. The murders he committed were when he was resisting arrest for burglary, and it was evident he did not intend to be taken if he could help it.
Haunstine took his arrest calmly, admitted that he had killed the two men, and that he had no hopes of escaping. He expected to either go to the penitentiary for life, or be hung. He is now in the county jail awaiting the arrival of the sheriff of Custer county.
The murderer's wife is in the city also, having arrived here in the morning ahead of her husband. At this writing she has not learned of her husband's arrest.
A reward of $900 has been offered for Haunstine, dead or alive, and Bloedorn and Taylor are clearly entitled to the plumb.
The Columbus Democrat, January 18, 1889
George Hagerman, alias Hans Bouse, alias John Shanon, the wretch who stole the John Craig horses and evidently set fire to the barn which consumed the stock, etc., inside, was at last captured near Elkhorn on Friday, the 11 and on Saturday was brought to this city by Marshal Degman. He made a daring effort to escape and lead the pursuing party quite a chase. He was shot at by revolvers several times and once with a shot gun the latter charge striking him in the side and head, tearing his coat considerably and hurting him some. He succeeded in eluding the officers and posse, but finally from lack of food, and weak from cold and loss of blood, crawled to the house of Balford Doherty, who lives four miles south of Elkhorn. He stole into the house at night and helped himself to what he could find to eat, but made a noise and woke Mr. Doherty and wife, who captured him just as he was going out the door. Doherty brought the prisoner into Elkhorn and turned him over to Degman and secured the fifty dollars reward. There was and is much feeling against the inhuman wretch, but the law will evidently take its course.--Schuyler Quill
Columbus Journal, February 13, 1889
I.T. Rains vs. Claudius Jones. Verdict for plaintiff of one cent and costs.
N.M. Pettit vs. Willis A. Olmstead. Verdict for defendant. Judgment on verdict for $718.01. Forty days to settle bill of exceptions.
Isabella Frost vs. Capt. Jack Frost. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
W.W. Charles vs. James P. Stephens. Judgment for plaintiff of one cent damages.
Patrick Fahey vs. John W. Brynes. Verdict for defendant. Judgment on verdict.
Frank S. Malcolm, et al vs. Wm. Deitrichs. Plaintiff required to give security for costs by March 1, or case will stand dismissed.
Frank S. Malcolm, et al vs. Anton Ranck. Plaintiff required to give security for costs by March 1, or case stands dismissed.
William Peitsch vs. Henry T. Spoerry. Verdict for defendant. Judgment on verdict.
Paul Kriski vs. C.B. & Q.R.R. Co. Verdict for plaintiff for $680.
Horton, Gilmore, McWilliams & Co. vs. Martin C. Bloedorn. Dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff's
George Segg vs. William Gerhold. Verdict for plaintiff of $50.
Joseph Tschaurner vs. Albert Stenger. Verdict for plaintiff of $9.30. Judgment on verdict.
John Nelson vs. John A. Nelson. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
In the Matter of the Estate of J.W. Early, deseased [sic]. Sale confirimed [sic] and deed ordered.
Lee Fried & Compny [sic] vs. D.J. Maher. et al. Default. Finding of judgement for plaintiff of $1160. with 10 per cent interest.
Urscilia Fuchs vs. James Nickle. et al. Dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
Oskamp Haines & Co. vs. Silver Creek Hay Co. et al. Default against all the defendants except C.L. Baily.
Finding and judgment for plaintiff of $154.
James Stuart vs. J.M. Pauly. et al. Motion to strike answer for want of verification sustained.
James McAllister, Jr. vs. J.L. Tripp. Default. Trial to court finding judgment for $552.77 all to bear 10 per cent.
interest except the sum of $22.22 which bears 7 per cent. Order to sell attached property.
First National Bank vs. J.L. Tripp. Trial finding and judgment for plaintiffs of $185. Order for sale of attachment.
Cathrine Lackey vs. M.C. Bloedorn, Verdict for plaintiff.
John P. Becker et al. vs. G. Schutte et al. Dismissed on motion of plaintiffs, and at plaintiffs cost.
John W. Early vs. H.C. Niblock. Judgment revived as a per agreement on file.
In the matter of the estate of Adam Rollman, dead; order for hearing granted.
William E. Walton vs. Peter Heimbach, et al. Deficency judgment in favor of Defendant Behler for $3,027.94.
Martin Morgan vs. William Connolly and Frank Connolly. Confession of judgment.
Defendants appear in open court and acknowledge indebtedness to plaintiff of $293.75 for work and labor performed
by plaintiff, and $762.50 for money loaned, and asked to confess judgment for $1,056.25 and the plaintiff consents.
Judgment acknowledged.
A. Henry vs. M.J. Clark et al. Default against D. Halbren, G.A. Hopkins and John Walker. Trial decree of foreclosures,
$464.45 in favor of plaintiff.
Sandwich M'f'g Co. vs. Edmund Grant and John Grant. Conditional order. Revival allowed.
Court adjourned, Friday Feb. 8, till March 11.
Columbus Journal, March 20, 1889
District court has been in session since March 11. The following cases were disposed of:
Claudius Jones v. Willis A. Olmstead. Dismissal at plaintiff's cost.
Frank S. Malcolm et al v. Wm. Dietrich. Order of dismissal moved absolute.
D.C. Kavanaugh v. F.M. Cookingham. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Paul Kriski v. C.B.& Q. Ry. Co. Motion for new trial sustained. Warrant set aside.
Wm. Jones et al v. Paul Jones et al. Dismissed.
Olive Tripp v. M.C. Bloedorn. Verdict for defendant.
Alois Berger v. Neb. & Ia. Ins. Co. Motion for new trial over-ruled. Forty days for bill of exceptions.
Louise Soulliere v. Andrew Petersen. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Commercial Bank v. J.M. Pauly, et al. Verdict against defendant, Connot, $320.03.
No cause for action against other defendants.
Nicholas Pauly v. E.A. Stockslige. Verdict for plaintiff $139.
German Ins. Co. v. D.C. Kavanaugh. Continued by agreement.
Moline, Milburn & Stoddard Co. v. Krause Bros. Judgment for plaintiffs $971.65.
Columbus Journal, March 27, 1889
The following cases were disposed of in the district court since last issue.
Wm. Grant v. John Quinn. Judgment for plaintiff.
Geo. Segg v. Wm. Gerhold. Motion for new trial sustained. Verdict set aside.
Nicholas Pauly v. E.A. Stockslager. Motion for new trial overruled. Judgment on verdict.
Columbus Journal, June 5, 1889
May term, 1889, Judge Marshall, presiding. The following cases have been disposed of:
Sandwich Mf'g Co. v. John Grant et al. Continued for service as to Ed. Grant. Judgment as against John Grant.
Robert Lewis v. Harriet Lewis et al. Answer of Sullivan & Reeder withdrawn. Trial to the court. Finding for defendants.
Injunction dissolved. Plaintiff excepts. Decree on the finding. Costs taxed to plaintiff.
Leander Gerrard et al v. City of Columbus. Court finds for plaintiff. Injunction made perpetual.
Defendant excepts and has 40 days to serve bill of exceptions.
First Nat'l Bank v. Dan Holleran et al. Trial to the court.
McAllister v. Tripp. Sale confirmed and deed ordered.
Citizens Bank of Humphrey v. C.D. Murphy. May 27 plaintiff has 20 days to file amended petition.
Defendant 30 days thereafter to answer and plaintiff 10 days thereafter to reply.
Gustav Thelan v. Josephine Thelan. Application on motion of defendant dismissed. Costs taxed to plaintiff.
Defendant's counsel allowed $30 fee.
Allen Bros. v. Hallen & Byrne et al. Sale confirmed and deed ordered.
Village of Lindsay v. J.A. Milslagle et al. Finding for plaintiff $1003.68 against J.H. Reusch, F.J. Smith and J.H. Milslagle.
Order of sale of the attached property.
Hay v. Lea. Pleadings heard and leave given to amend petition, etc.
W.J. Wynand v. A.D. Jackson et al. Leave given to amend petition, etc.
Thomas Ottis v. M.V. Postle. Judgment for plaintiff for $865.69 and costs.
Wm. Connelly, Sr., treasurer v. J.H. Milslagle. Dismissed at pltff's costs.
J.A. Hood v. Mary Compton et al. Default as to Mary Compton, Charles Compton, Mary Plant, Gus G. Becher and George W. Galley. Finding for plaintiff and decree for foreclosure for $248.20.
First lien, interest 10 per cent. and decree for foreclosure, favor of Hugh Hughes for $141.00.
Second lien, order of sale in default of payment for 20 days.
Honahan v. Engelhart, Wenning & Co. Judgment of court below reversed. Costs taxed to defendant in error.
Clement, Bane & Co. v. Wm. Staab et al. Default as to all defendants. Finding and judgment for plaintiff for $1077.35 and costs.
James Watts and Joseph Hollingshead et al. May 27. Defendant has 30 days to answer plaintiff, 10 days thereafter to reply.
Western Trust and Security Co. v. Henry McCabe et al. Motion by defendant McCabe to suppress plaintiff's deposition of I.P. Briggle. Motion sustained. Defendant First Nat'l Bank, excepts.
Wm. Connelly, Sr., treasurer, v. J.H. Milslagle. Dismissed at plaintiff's costs.
Fuller, Smith & Fuller v. J.M. Pauly et al. Motion by defendant to enter judgment as in lower court. Motion sustained.
Judgment for costs in favor of Kurchnen, Schneider and N. Pauly for $20.05.
Criminal.
State v. Edward Karl. Verdict of guilty. New trial granted.
State v. James Frazier. Case dismissed. Defendant pays the costs.
Columbus Journal, November 6, 1889
In district court Saturday, Judge A.M. Post presiding: ... In the case of F.H. Gerrard against Dack judgment was rendered for $43.77 and costs against defendant in accordance with the finding of W.A. McAllister, referee. The sale of certain lands in Boone county, belonging to the estate of John Gard, was confirmed.
Columbus Journal, December 4, 1889
Edwin Poppin, living west of town, was arrested last Saturday on a charge of assault with intent to kill. His case was continued until Wednesday of this week, when a hearing was had before Justice Griggs. The trouble arose between the defendant and the Nichols boys, who were working his farm. It culminated in Poppin shooting at them with a shotgun. They were not hit and nobody was hurt. Charles Riley appeared for the defense, and conducted the same with considerable skill.--[Albion News.]
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