Columbus Journal, April 25, 1900
List of petit jurors drawn for the May term of the district court:W.G. Lohr, W.T. Rickly, C.A. Brindley, W.H. Lewis, W.F. Dodds, Theo. Brugger, Z.S. Black, C.E. Wagner, F.W. Mouden, Wm. Arndt, John Hennessey, Daniel Brooks, Newell South, Frank Klebbs, Henry Gerrard, E.W. Mann, Wm. Thomazin, Godfrey Samuelson, Jacob E. James, Geo. Lindauer, Martin Swanson, D.D. Roberts, Henry Kuenneman, S. Peter Swanson.
Columbus Journal, January 23, 1901
The petit jury for the February, 1901 summoned for Feburary 12, term of the district court, drawn by John C. Byrnes, sheriff of Platte county, and C.H. Gruenther, clerk of the district court, in presence of Mary E. Sheehan, deputy clerk, are: Jonas Welch, E.H. Chambers, Joseph Gutzmer, Wm. Joy, Dick Logaman, A. Kunkle, Andy Batliner, Con Heesacker, John H. Cook, H.J. Werner, John B. Welch, J.W. Palme, Ludwig Anderson, Swan Johnson, Geo. Heany, Otto Kollweit, David Folliott, Bernard Nienaber, Joseph Albracht, John F. Parks, George W. Galley, jr., Jacob Tschudin, Henry Wilke, Herman Ernst.
Columbus Journal, January 30, 1901
Anna M. Carter has filed a petition in the district court asking a divorce from her husband, George M. Carter, alleging gross neglect and cruelty. She also says that by stealth and deceit he had obtained possession of their child, a girl of two years, that he was an unfit person to care for her, etc. Judge Grimison made an order for the production of the child in court February 11.
The Columbus Journal, February 13, 1901
Nicholas Gentleman was arraigned February 4, on the charge of murder and plead "Not guilty." Since that various motions have been made preliminary to the trial by jury. We understand that the accused is fully prepared for the trial, and it is doubtless begun as we go to press, 2 o'clock this Tuesday, Feb. 12. Earlier in the day a special venire of 50 had been ordered by the judge. Mr. Gentleman's attorneys are: Reeder & Albert and McAllister & Cornelius. For the State, County Attorney O'Brien, J.M. Gondring, Judge A.M. Post and Attorney Dolzell of Fremont. Judge Hollenbeck, president.Mrs. Nora B. Lewis and her minor children are plaintiffs in a suit against Fred W. Horst and Louis Loerke, saloon keepers of Madison, and George M. Smith of Humphrey, and their bondsmen, are defendants. The petition in the case set forth that Lewis, her husband, came to town on the morning of August 31 and alleges that he drank in the saloons of the men above mentioned and became intoxicated, and recites the accident and its outcome, in which he was killed. It further states that the deceased made $1500 a year with which he maintained his family. The amount of damages sued for is $10,000.--Madison Chronicle.
Columbus Journal, February 27, 1901
In the case of the State against John Burrell, on a charge of rape upon the person of Francis Allison, argument was concluded Monday and the case given to the jury, who returned a verdict of "guilty" at 8 o'clock the same evening. The punishment fixed by statute is three to twenty years imprisonment in the penitentiary, at the discretion of the court.
Columbus Journal, May 29, 1901
In Court.
W.A. McAllister v. Henry Reins.--Judgment for plaintiff, $177.12.
George Bloedorn v. Frank Heider.--Judgment for plaintiff $50.
Krzyki v. Czapla.--Dismissed.
In the matter of the estate of John Arnold Schmidt.--Motion to dismiss appeal sustained.
State of Nebraska v. Forrest Merrill.--Continued till next term.
Ed Maughan of Lindsay, pleading guilty of assault, was fined $5.00 and costs.
Columbus Journal, June 26, 1901
Thursday Gus. Bernhardt was granted a divorce from his wife, Katharine Bernhardt, and allowed the custody of their 5-year old son. Joseph Schacher was also released from Caroline Schacher.
The Columbus Journal, July 3, 1901
In Justice Hudson's court Saturday two women from Tarnov were arraigned for an assault upon each other by the use of grossly vile and insulting epithets. A considerable portion of the afternoon was spent in listening to the testimony, resulting in a fine of $5 each and costs for each to the amount of $24.75. The title of the suit was The State of Nebraska vs. Katie Podraza and Tekla Galus.
Columbus Journal, August 21, 1901
Friday, in Justice Curtis' court, Andrew Peterson was held to the district court on complaint of Albert Grella, charging him and Sidney Smith with assault and battery. Some of Peterson's cattle had been taken up by Grella, and when the latter demanded $7 as damages, Peterson seems to have lost his temper somewhat. Smith was not held. All the parties live near Platte Center. The bond was fixed at $200.
Columbus Journal, September 18, 1901
The next term of District court begins November 18. The names of jurors drawn for the same are: August Diedrich, John Pittman, jr., Henry Luers, Columbus; Ed. Marmoy and J.F. Belford, Columbus township; Seibert Heibel, Sherman; Louis Robert, Creston; Chas. Ofe, Creston; P. Gleason, Shell Creek; F.W. Monden, Grand Prairie; Conrad Fuchs, Humphrey; Frank Kryzki, Butler; Arnold Lemp, Loup; P. Schilz, Lost Creek; M.E. Cooney, Burrows; Nick VanDyke, Granville; Tom Gleason, Monroe; W.E. Ohlson, Monroe; Watson Thomazin, Joliet; Edmund Miles, Joliet; Jos. Korth, St. Bernard; Frank Kieran, Woodville; C.H. Blecher, Walker.
Columbus Journal, October 30, 1901
Jacob Sturmer, the lad who shot three small boys, is again free, Judge Grimison having taken the ground that the shooting was accidental. The second complaint was that the boy was under sixteen and was growing up in mendi_ancy, and should be sent to the reform school. This last complaint was entered before Justice Curtis.The affairs of the Barnum estate, it seems have been adjusted, the marriage of the deceased Guy C. Barnum to Maria C. Delomel, having been recognized as valid, the widow assigning her share to other heirs and receiving $3,900. Her claim to a homestead right in the 40-acre tract of land on which the residence is located was not recognized, the court holding that the premises were not occupied by Guy C. Barnum as a homestead at the time that the widow was his wife.
Columbus Journal, November 27, 1901
District Court--November Term.
Sandwich Mfg Co. vs. Schefcik. Default entered against all defendants. Trial to the court. Findings for plaintiff. Judgment as prayed for in the sum of $139, bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum.
Connelly vs. Siegel Saunders Live Stock Com. Co. Dismissed for want of prosecution, at plaintiff's costs.
Minnie F. Kavich vs. Union Pacific Railroad Co. Plaintiff has leave to amend petition by intervention to make Louis Kavich a party plaintiff.
Nye & Schneider Co. vs. Bank of Creston et al. Jury peremptorily instructed to find for plaintiff. Verdict returned and filed. Judgment on verdicct. Defendant excepts.
Louisa A. Hilliard vs. Jos. Frevert et al.--Nov. 20. All motions on file against petition overruled. Each and all defendants except. All defendants to answer in ten days from this date.
Paprocki vs. Nosal et al. Plaintiff thirty days from Nov. 18 in which to file amended and supplmental petition. Motion to separately state, and number, etc., sustained.
Fremont Saddlery Co. vs. Curtis J. Eley. Default against defendant.
Turner vs. Western Cottage Organ Co. et al.--Nov. 8. Motion by defendants to dissolve injunction. Nov. 25. Motion to dissolve injunction denied. Defendants except.
Jens Jeppesen Lund, Madz Jenson, Jens H. Stigsen and Lars M. Hansen were granted citizenship.
Emerson Talcot & Co. vs. Theo. and Alice R. Coles. Conditional order of revivor to issue directed to the sheriff of Colfax county, Nebr., for service.
The case of Dubuque Turbine Rolling MIll Co. vs. R.B. Kummer was on trial Monday when our records was made up.
The only State case was that against Forrest Merrill on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily injury, the complaining witness being C.C. Jones. Verdict, assault and battery.
The Columbus Journal, May 28, 1902
Court Proceedings.
The regular May term of the District court convened Monday of last week, Honorable James A. Grimison, judge presiding. When the jury reported for duty Tuesday, upon good cause shown, seven were excused and a special venire was issued to fill the panel.
The case of the State vs. Vincent Connelly was the first called. The complaint charged assault with intent to kill, and the jury after being out over thirty hours returned a verdict of guilty as charged.
In the case of the State vs. Chris Schmidt, charged with larceny, a verdict of acquittal was returned by the jury.
Signe Sorresnen and Peder Pedersen, both former subjects of the king of Denmark, were admitted to citizenship.
The case of Dennis Dugan who was bound over by Justice Hudson in the sum of $500 was continued until the February term. His own personal recognizance was taken for his appearance conditioned that he keep the peace in the meantime, and especially in his conduct toward members of his own family.
Following is the disposition of the civil docket:
Homer A. Hansen vs. Village of Platte Center. Judgment of court below set aside. Settled by agreement.
Mrs. P.H. Bender vs. J.C. Byrnes. If costs not paid execution to issue directed to coroner.
County of Platte vs. J.W. Lynch et al. Dismissed.
Hale W. Lindsley vs. Frank Ollcot. Dismissed without prejudice.
Catharine Heintz vs. Mary A. Klebbs. Demurrer submitted.
Josiah Ely vs. John C. Byrnes. Jury waived; tried to court.
Helen Barnhart vs. W.B. Lisco et al. Dismissed as to defendant Elliott.
Anastasia Swiabold vs. Robert Swiabold. Tried to court; finding for plaintiff; decree of divorce as prayed.
Columbus State Bank vs. Ida E. Schroeder. Plaintiff given ten days to plead.
Columbus State Bank vs. Columbus Milling Co. Same as last above.
Theodore Friedhof vs. Margaret H. Barker et al. Motion for more specific statement sustained; defendant Dunlap has leave to amend cross-petition.
G.B. Speice, adm'r. vs. H.S. Elliott, adm'r. All costs made prior to August 24, taxed to plaintiff.
The Columbus Journal, July 2, 1902
During the past week the following divorce cases were filed in the district court: Ella Herring vs. Herman Herring; Eyda M. Legg vs. Wm. J. Legg; Anna Livingston vs. Leo Livingston. Judge Grimison held a short term of court last Tuesday and Wednesday. In the divorce case of Isis Lewis vs. George Lewis, in which she asked for temporary alimony, the judge ordered defendant to pay $50 down and $20 each month until the case is settled. An unusual case in court was the request of E.M. Carlson to quiet the title to 40 acres of his farm of which he has held possession for several years. The judge granted his request.
The Columbus Journal, July 23, 1902
In the district court the following cases have been filed since our last issue: Rachel H. Haught sues the B.& M. Co. for $5,150 damages. She claims to have received injuries on their road at Hastings when stepping from their train; Joseph Novicki sues J.C. Pennington for $150 damages resulting from a ditch being dug by Pennington whereby the water was drained on Novicki's land, injuring crops to the extent of $150. Both parties live near Duncan. Joseph Korus and John Jaworski asks for a foreclosure of mortgage against Joseph and Mary Savage. Judge Grimison is expected here Friday to dispose of several cases.
The Columbus Journal, November 19, 1902
Herman and August Borchers, the two boys who are held for the murder of their step-father, Gerhard Borchers, on October 31, had their preliminary hearing last Wednesday morning before Judge Hudson. They plead not guilty, waived examination and were remanded back to jail without bail, to await the action of the district court. W.M. Cornelius and F.M. Cookingham appeared for them in the justice court and Judge Hollenbeck has appointed A.M. Post and W.M. Cornelius to represent them for further trial. Herman, the older, is charged with the infliction of the mortal wound and August as an accessory who was present and assisted his brother in planning the murder. John, the boy of eight, who was with them at the time, was not held in custody and is not mentioned in the complaint filed by County Attorney O'Brien. It is thought that the case will come to trial at the adjourned session of district court which will meet in December.
The Columbus Journal, July 8, 1903
George H. Palmateer has filed a suit in district court against John A. Wilson, Esther Wilson and John M. Dineen. It appears that Palmateer and Wilson entered into partnership in the general merchandise business at Creston in Feburary of '99, under the oral understanding that they should share in the business half and half. On the 24th of June this year, Wilson sold his interest in the business to Dineen without the consent of Palmateer. At that time the firm was indebted to wholesale houses several thousand dollars and also to Palmateer some $4,000 for money which he had advanced. The defendants refuse to pay any part of the debts of the firm, yet insist on having half the profits.
The Columbus Journal, July 22, 1903
Mike Mostek, married, and 35 years old, was brought to the county jail here from Humphrey Saturday. He was taken before Justice Schueth of Humphrey Saturday charged with felonious assault with an attempt to commit rape upon Mrs. Angelus Henry. He was intoxicated. Mostek is the same man who served a sentence for breaking into a saloon at Tarnov a few months ago. He is now in jail here, having failed to _ve the required bond.
The Columbus Journal, February 10, 1904
District Court.
A number of suits have been filed the past week in district court. They are as follows:
Augusta Platt asks a divorce from John Platt, charging him with cruelty, mistreatment, creating slander against herself among the neighbors, etc., etc. They are Russian people and have had eight children, four of whom are now living, all of tender age, and the mother asks for the custody of the children and half of the property, valued at $14,000.
Edward F. Younkin files a petition asking for a settlement of a contraversy between himself and Patrick Murray in regard to the renting of a building.
Anis Frazelle has filed a suit against the City of Columbus, asking $2,000 damages for injuries received from a defective crossing on Seventeenth and Olive streets, on the evening of Nov. 19 last. Mrs. Frazelle claims that she received a sprained ankle, effects from which she was confined to the house.
John Donoghue comes into court with a suit against William Hennessy. In his petition he claims that a partnership was formed between the plaintiff and defendant in the threshing business before the season began last summer and that an outfit was purchased. He also claims that the defendant has collected $800 of the partnership funds of which he gives no account, and asks that the court require an accounting of the partnership funds from the defendant and that the partnership be dissolved.
John C. Dawson appeals to the district court from the decision of the county board on a claim of $24.05 against the county. Mr. Dawson claims to have unknowingly paid taxes for a number of years on a piece of land which belongs to the government. The board claims that Mr. Dawson was given a warranty deed to the land.
John T. Nelson brings suit against the Union Pacific company for $2,000 damages for injuries received November last while in the employ of that company. Mr. Nelson says he was engaged in filling a tender with coal in the yards, when the engine was suddenly started, throwing him to the ground from which he received injuries causing his confinement to the house for two months. Papers were served on Agent Benham Monday. C.J. Garlow is attorney for Nelson.
The Columbus Journal, February 24, 1904
District Court.
District court was in session all last week, Judge Hollenbeck presiding, dismissing Saturday to convene again this Tuesday afternoon. A number of cases have been tried and disposed of, most of which were criminal cases. The jury found it difficult to agree on a number of cases and was out two nights, Tuesday and Friday, during the week.
The case of the State of Nebraska vs. Theo. Steinbach which consumed the time of court for over a day was left to the jury which failed to agree and the case will be left over to the next term of court.
George Dopson, charged with adultery, was dismissed.
Michael Mostek was found guilty of an attempt to commit rape and will go to the penitentiary. The sentence has not been announced by the judge but the law states that the penalty for that offence is imprisonment for from two to fifteen years. It will be remembered that Mostek was one of those who broke jail last fall and escaped trial at the November term of court.
C. Frank Mackey, who was bound over to district court by Judge Curtis two weeks ago, was granted a continuance.
The case of J.D. Stires vs. McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. was decided in favor of the plaintiff.
In the case of M. Hennes, marshal at Humphrey, who was accused of assault and battery in making an arrest, the jury failed to agree, standing eleven to one in favor of acquittal. The case will go over to the next term of court.
David N. Miner has brought suit in district court to secure a divorce from Caroline A. Miner whom he married in 1868. He alleges desertion as the cause of this action.
The Columbus Journal, March 2, 1904
District Court.
District court convened again last Tuesday and disposed of a number of cases. The first to be tried was that of David Thomas vs. Owen Perry. This was a case in which two neighbors got into trouble settling an account. The verdict of the jury was for the defendant.
The case of Yonkin vs. Patrick Murray was decided in favor of the defendant. Mr. Yonkin had leased a building belonging to Mr. Murray, and before the time he was to occupy the place, Mr. Murray sold the lots upon which they stood, to a syndicate of business men. Mr. Murray moved the buildings about one block, to Thirteenth street and they were repaired ready for occupancy, but the two men could not agree upon the new arrangement, and Mr. Yonkin sued for the money he had advanced to bind the contract.
C. Frank Mackay and James Church were on trial Friday on a criminal charge for unlawful detention. Mackay was acquitted and Church was discharged without trial.
Mike Mostek, the Polish criminal from Tarnov, who has given the authorities much trouble and who was charged with a criminal assault, was given three and a half years in the penitentiary.
The jury was dismissed Saturday morning, and the court adjourned until the next session, which will meet March 21.Mrs. Mary Mostek filed a complaint against Charles Kozial for assault, the offence taking place at a dance near Tarnov on the 10th of February. Mrs. Mostek is the wife of the man who was sentenced last week to three and a half years in the penitentiary. Kozial gave bond in the sum of $100 to appear before Justice O'Brien March 4.
The Columbus Journal, March 9, 1904
District Court.
Mary Chris has brought suit in district court against Sophia Tober, both residents of Columbus, charging her with slandering her good reputation and asking damages to the amount of $2,500 and costs in the case. She alleges that on the 2d day of March, 1904, the defendant stated in the presence of divers persons that "she entered through the window and stole $8.50" and that the said words were false and by reason of the defendant speaking them, she has injured the good name and reputation of the plaintiff. August Wagner is attorney for Mary Chris.
On March 3, Judge Reeder granted a divorce to Mrs. Mary A. Avery from John P. Avery, giving the mother the custody of the three children.
The Columbus Journal, May 18, 1904
District Court.
The trial docket for the May term of the district court was published last week and Judge Hollenbeck began last Monday to grind out his decisions.
Only one criminal case has been disposed of, that of State vs. Carl Smith. Defendant was found guilty of the charge of horse stealing and grand larceny. He has not yet been sentenced.
Civil cases were disposed of as follows: Peter Phillipps vs. Louis Hahn, application for continuance, thirty days given for answer. Ernst and Schwartz vs. P.L. Griffin, order to show cause by Thursday, May 18, why sale should not be confirmed. Hansen & Stone vs. Chas. C. Carrig, finding for defendant $65, judgment on finding taxed to defendant.
Cyrus Greek vs. Platte County, dismissed for want of prosecution.
O.E. Green vs. Platte County, finding for plaintiff, $823.70.
Theodore Wolf vs. Martin Luchsinger, attachment.
August Wagner filed petition of intervention as defendant and a motion to discharge attachment. Case set for this term.
Columbus Journal, July 13, 1904
District Court.
The complaint of the Nebraska Telephone Company, asking for a reduction of their assessment, which was decided adversely by the Board of Supervisors, has been appealed to the district court.
The suit of Geo. A. Scott vs. Chas. M. Taylor et al for the collection of a promissory note of $3997.50 in which the plaintiff secured judgment in the county court, has been appealed to the district court.
Douglas Slater, guardian of Roy and Ernest Slater, has filed a petition in the district court asking that a license be granted to permit the sale of the estate to which his wards are heirs.
Suit was filed in district court last Monday by Samuel Anderson whose post office is Genoa, in which Inger Anderson, Olif Hanson and Anna Hanson are made defendants. The complaint alleges that in 1894 he resided together with his wife, Inger, on certain land in township 18, range 3, near Westville P.O. That said land was plaintiff's homestead and that he had no other land; that the land was worth not above $3500 and that it was encumbered by a mortgage of $1,500. That in 1894 execution was issued upon a judgment rendered for $142.59, Mayer Bros. being plaintiffs; that the sheriff levied an execution upon the undivided half interest in said homestead, advertised and sold the same at public auction, Mary Sullivan bidding int he same, paying no consideration therefor; that said sale was confirmed by the court and a sheriff's deed delivered to Mary Sullivan therefor. That in 1895 Mary Sullivan commenced a partition suit and the court appointed referees to make partition of said premises; that upon the referees' reporting that a partition of the premises would be prejudicial to the interests of the parties and recommending the sale of same and division of the proceeds, the court entered an order of sale and the same was sold Olif Hanson, the plaintiff's son-in-law, for $200, the money being furnished by the plaintiff and a deed was duly executed to Hanson and filed. The plaintiff alleges that all these proceedings were null and void on the ground that the land consisted of a homestead and was there-exempt from execution; that on consideration passed from Mary Sullivan or Hanson and that plaintiff's wife, Inger, was insane at the time of the several transactions. The petition prays that title be quieted and confirmed in plaintiff.
Columbus Telegram, January 20, 1905
The will of the late Patrick Ducey will stand as he made it. Such was the decision of Judge Hollenbeck in district court last Wednesday morning. The validity of the will have been attacked by Mrs. Mary Stratman, a niece of the decedent, who alleged that undue influence had been brought to bear by other heirs in the making of the will. The estate was divided among twenty-two heirs, Mrs. Stratman receiving a legacy of $500. The case had reached the district court on appeal from the court of Judge Ratterman. At the same session of court Judge Hollenbeck overruled a motion for a new trial in the damage suit of Mrs. Florence Brodboll against John Ducey and others from Lindsay, who were named as accomplices of Ducey in the alleged false arrest and detnetion of Mrs. Brodboll during one of the wild nights at Lindsay last summer. Mrs. Brodboll sued for $10,000 damages.In district court last Monday Mrs. Jennie Musselman was granted a decree of divorce from Harry E. Musselman. Adultery was charged. In her petition Mrs. Musselman set forth that during the last four months of the year 1904 her husband, unmindful of his marital vows, had persistently kept illicit company with an impure woman, whose name was unknown to her. She claimed that often she forgave his infidelity, on condition that her husband should reform, but that he failed to keep his word, and seemed utterly incapable of reformation. The petition was filed during the day, and Judge Reeder took up the case in the afternoon. The family has resided in this city for some time, Musselman being a brakeman in employ of the Union Pacific railroad. The couple were married November 29, 1890, at Osceola. They have one child, a son, thirteen years of age. With the decree Mrs. Musselman was granted ali-...
Columbus Telegram, March 3, 1905
In district court last Monday Emma Chatfield filed a petition for divorce from Lowell Chatfield. She alleges that while he is fully capable of doing so, her husband refuses to provide anything for her support. The couple was married in November, 1902.
Columbus Telegram, April 14, 1905
On the grounds of non-support and abandonment Mrs. Lizzie Martz last Monday obtained a divorce from Peter Martz. She is also to receive $350 alimony. The decree was granted by Judge Reeder.
Columbus Telegram, April 28, 1905
A petition for divorce from Harry D. Wood was filed in district court this week by Stella Wood. Mrs. Wood states that her husband is continually charging her with infidelity, and that on April 5 of this year, in the presence of her sister, he struck her in the face with his fist and used the most vile and vulgar epithets known in the English language. Since that date she says she has been afraid to live with him. She asks for the custody of their three-year-old child, Claire, for $200 temporary alimony pending the suit, and for other relief which the court may deem just and equitable. The couple were married five years ago in Lincoln.
Columbus Telegram, January 30, 1907
The following named gentlemen will comprise the petit jury for the coming term of district court which convenes here beginning February 4: Fred Reimer, C.E. Early, S.E. Marty, Henry Thompson, John Dodds, Nick Fehringer, A.E. Campbell, Wm. E. Schure, J.M. Jostes, Sam Connelly, L. Zimmerman, John Hoagland, Pat Hayes, Albert King, Geo. E. Willard, C. Lemmerman, Walley Kraus, Frank Flakus, Jas. Noonan, Harry Phillips, Henry Beirman, Paul Greig, Fred Werner, John Swanson.
Columbus Journal, September 18, 1907
In district court last Saturday, Judge Reeder granted a divorce to Josie Sokup from her husband, George Sokup. Martha Knop was also given a divorce from Alfred Knop and also $2,400 alimony. On July 27, Mrs. George Bradshaw was granted a divorce from her husband, George Bradshaw, but this was set aside.
Columbus Journal, November 13, 1907
List of Jurors. Following is the list of jurors for the November term of district court:Fred Lucky, First ward, Columbus.
H. Wiseman, First ward, Columbus.
Henry Bean, First ward, Columbus.
J. Doersch, First ward, Columbus.
B. Engleman, Second ward, Columbus.
John Pencek, Second ward, Columbus.
Fred Elias, Third ward, Columbus.
C.W. Freeman, Third ward, Columbus.
J.F. Seims, Third ward, Columbus.
John Kotlar, Columbus township.
H. Siefken, Sherman.
Wm. Lemmerman, Creston.
S.W. Potter, Creston.
Max Gottberg, Shell Creek.
H.D. Oltman, Grand Prairie.
J.O. Blodgett, Butler.
George Scheidel, sr., Lost Creek.
Joseph Bender, Granville.
Herman Wendt, Granville.
W.A. McWilliams, Monroe.
Fred Ball, Joliet.
Peter Merten, St. Bernard.
Joseph W. Currier, Woodville.
Samuel Hendrickson, Walker.
Columbus Journal, June 9, 1909
Monday of this week Emma Penner, George Randall and Lulu Severn were before Police Judge O'Brien on the charge of maintaining and being inmates of a house of ill fame, the complaint being filed by E.E. Williams. The defense did not introduce any witnesses, and the judge discharged the Penner woman, and fined Mrs. Severn $10 and costs, amounting to $17.10, and Randall was taxed $25 and costs, amounting to $41.60, which were paid.
Columbus Journal, December 1, 1909
Tuesday Margaret Anderson, the seventeen year old daughter of Marinus Anderson of near Lindsay, filed a complaint in Judge Ratterman's court, charging her father with incest. A warrant was issued and placed in the hands of Sheriff Carrig.
The Columbus Telegram, June 14, 1912
Further litigation involving the affairs of the late Henry C. Wilckens, who committed suicide last March at Pasadena, California, was filed in the district court of Platte county the first of the week. Fremont attorneys, on behalf of Miene Wilckens, mother of Henry, have brought an action against Alwine Wilckens, the widow, in an effort to set aside certain deeds by which Henry conveyed to Alwine last October farm property and other real estate belonging to the Wilckens estate, having an alleged net value of between forty and fifty thousand dollars. The petition recites that Henry's father committed suicide in 1889, and from him Henry inherited a disposition to suicide so pronounced that for many years he kept a scrap book for the preserving of newspaper clippings relating to suicides. It also recites that Henry was possessed of an abnormal craving desire for wealth, and an ambition to be known as a great financier. It alleges that Henry, as a means to influence his mother in placing a mortgage on the estate property, and finally to influence her in giving him a deed to the bulk of the property, constantly threatened to kill himself. Yielding to that influence, it is alleged, she granted his every demand, realizing no consideration whatever for her share of the estate left by her husband. By virtue of a conveyance about four months before Henry ended his life, it is claimed, title to the property is now in the name of Alwine Wilckens. The plaintiff asks the court to set aside all the deeds and transfers mentioned, and decree her to be the owner of the property in question.
The Columbus Telegram, May 29, 1914
After twenty-five years of married life, Mrs. Emma J. Bashaw has filed suit in district court for a divorce from Charles H. Bashaw. She charges him with cruelty and also with being a man of bad character. The Bashaws were married in Red Oak, Ia., in 1889. They have six children. Mrs. Bashaw asks for divorce, alimony and the custody of the minor children.On April 6 Ed Tschudy kicked his way out of the city jail wherein he had been confined for an alleged theft of coal from the Union Pacific's right-of-way. After demolishing the door and thus defacing the jail, Ed slipped away out of sight. For more than six weeks his whereabouts were unknown to the local officers. Finally, however, he returned to his old haunts, believing that his mistreatment of the city bastile had been forgotten. But he reckoned not with Chief Schack's memory. The chief's wrath was only smouldering--the fire of indignation had not gone out. He collared the wayward Ed and hauled him unceremoniously before Police Judge O'Brien. A complaint was filed charging Ed with defacing public property. He admitted his guilt and Police Judge O'Brien gave him a knockout blow in the form of a $75 fine. Ed thanked the court for the compliment, but made it known that he suffered from financial stringency. Thereupon Judge O'Brien instructed that he be relegated to the county dungeons for a month or so.
The Columbus Daily Telegram, December 15, 1924
Following a hearing in district court late Saturday afternoon, Judge Louis Lightner granted Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts a divorce from Fred Roberts. Under the terms of an agreement between the parties, the court's decree provides that Mr. Roberts shall pay Mrs. Roberts $1,000 alimony and pay the attorney fees. Mrs. Roberts is given the custody of their minor children, but with the further provision that Mr. Roberts shall have the right to visit the children during reasonable hours once a week.