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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
3
The passage previews a Lloyd Osbourne tale mixing mystery and romance set around Pacific islands and New England lanes. It notes the author as Robert Louis Stevenson’s stepson and praises Stevenson as a premier storyteller.
Matt, discharged from the YMCA job amid prejudice, seeks a fresh start. Victor Dagrancourt offers a low paid partnership and, finally, a role as a demonstrator in Jonesmble after Matt accepts a modest wage to begin anew. The two men reconcile as Matt contemplates his uphill path.
Cass County items report the Metropolitan Grand Opera Quartet in a lecture course on December 3. Interclass games show seniors beating freshmen 18 to 17 and juniors defeating sopho-mores 28 to 24. Final game set for December 12. Peru State Normal delegates attend Schoolmasters' club meeting December 6 in Lincoln. Christmas vacation spans December 20 to January 3 with return January 6. Nebraska Westvan Glee Club, directed by Prof George Aller, to give a December 14 concert in the chapel.
Forty years ago in Plattsmouth Calvin Taylor of Weeping Water organized a punt ahead of his paper. A Burgess sister not expected fative and Miss Donley were mentioned with Miss Kate Hobbs and Miss Louisa Shryock showing their smiling faces in the office yesterday.
Billy Darrak and his bride arrived here last Friday. A marriage notice appears in another column.
Report notes multiple witnesses after last Monday describing a slick sidewalk causing a slip. No injuries or exact location provided in readable text.
Report from Illinois village last week describes a man arrested after a dispute in Livingston's saloon over unpaid rent for arms. The elderly man was hunted up for selling liquor without a license.
The Catholic church in Platlemowth hosted a Sunday ceremony for Michael Meissinger and Yoresia Bereman both of this county and parish. The event was led by Reverend Father Hobal.
A report notes Mrs. Gee Fairfield sustained serious injuries after falling down a flight of stairs last week.
Geo Fairfield arrives back from his surveying expedition on the North Loop and appears hearty and well after the journey.
Fred Black reported losing a pocketbook containing 825 last Saturday in Juck, prompting a search by local residents and authorities. The item’s owner asks if found to contact the Juck police or submit tips to the local station.
Jno H L Williams of Omaha left a note yesterday asking to be checked on his subscription. He asked us to call again.
A man named Georce Stinchcoenmh, once of another town, called the office yesterday. He appears hearty and is praised by the Republican as a stable presence. The Brooks house undergoes a full overhaul and repair with Mr. Fitgeerald set to manage renovations.
A segment notes that enterprising grain men from Platterntouth Grain Co. have earned a handsome profit on barley in Chicago, highlighting favorable market results and local industry pride.
Onna and Thatcher secured a contract for 20,000 bushels of government corn. The firm’s win brings a sizable sum to the town, signaling a strong local business outcome.
Renowned photographic artist WV V Leonard returns from the burnt city unscathed and ready to resume business. Mr J brings new improvements and will offer pictures in the soonest, latest, and best manner known to photographers. Call to book.
The Watchman notes ten freeholders have petitioned the county commissioners to call a vote on the coal bends proposal this fall. The petition is on file in the county clerk’s office, and the Herald is credibly informed that most petitioners are Democrats.
Aston Nebraska May 15 1873. A letter from Frontier Co. describes reaching a destination and christening a new settlement as “Tip-Top” Friend. The note wonders if the place could grow into a city someday, recalling Lincoln’s humble beginnings.
A letter dated April 238 describes a multi family migration from Oilendale Cass county Nebraska to Gasper and Frontier counties. The group, with four horse teams one ox team and livestock, faced storms delays and vehicle damage. They reached Lowell on May 24 and their homesteads on May 25 after fourteen and a half days covering 275 miles. They report abundant timber springs quarries and promising corn yields of 30 to 40 bushels per acre and advise others to move west.
Our townsman Mr. T. W. Stroeck received a bad injury last Tuesday forenoon while going down the back stairs for a pan of water. His feet slipped on steel covers and steps, causing a severe head matting and side injury. Ter. Livingston attended him and pronounced the injuries very severe.
A Bellevue youth attacked by a man named Clark with a shotgun during a quarrel. The boy retreated into a house and the door was shot through. the assailant was arrested. The wounded boy is reported to be recovering well.
Billy Neville transfers himself and belongings to a large basement under the First National bank where he invites old friends and new acquaintances. The room offers billiard tables and a fine lounge with wines ales and clears for those who can legally pay for use.
A rustic poem praises Thad Street for his generosity while fishing and giving to the needy. It also lauds Hank Streight for sharing nature’s gifts and hopes for his success and a place in Heaven for both men.
Report notes a surge of geese at Mr. W. Eikenbarg’s Nebraska farm. His family lights a candle at four o’clock each day to perform evening chores, as the birds’ numbers grow and the atmosphere darkens.
A complete Eastman photographic setup is offered for sale at a low price. Includes a 4x5 camera. Contact J. Asch in Murray Nebraska for details.
A fragment cites Plymouth related cockerels and a person named NMr i Young in Nehawka with a date Dec 12 1949, suggesting a local note or classified item about poultry or a sale. Further readable details are incomplete.
A legal notice from a Nebraska court dated January 7 1994 requests filings related to an estate matter in Otoe County. The notice names Judge Allen Bepsow and attorneys Rawls Rohs and others, addressing all interested parties to respond by the required deadline.
In District Court Cass County Nebraska guardianship of George Schuldice and Harry Schuldice. Albert Schuldice guardian seeks license to sell a minor's one-twelfth share in land Lot seventeen Section seven Township twelve Range fourteen in Plattsmouth. Next of kin and interested parties must appear January 3 1914 9 oclock am at District Court Room Plattsmouth to show cause why license should be granted. Notice to be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to January 56 1914. Ames T Begley District Judge.
In the matter of the estate and probate of the last will and testament of Jane A Terrey Deceased. The county court of Platte County Nebraska will hear the application of Edward Grevener Dever and George Oberr adentt to admit the will to probate and for letters of administration With Will annexed. The hearing is set for December 20 at ten oclock AM in the County Court at the Court House in Plattemeuth Nebraska. Allen J. Eber son County Judge Rawls and Robertson Attorneys.
In the county court of Nebraska the matter of the estate of Harvey is set for hearing on January 3, 1984. Toby to be named executors will appear. the court will listen to claims and set a date for hearing. County Judge Beeson signs the notice with attorney details.
The Caen County Clerk publishes a 1954 notice inviting bids to furnish books, papers, and stationery for 1914 records. Items include mortgage, deed, probate, court journals, tax lists, notary forms, and various ledgers with specified quantities and bindings.
Fragmentary text mentions January and names unclear due to OCR errors. No coherent event or identifiable entities are readable to summarize a concrete news item or outcome.
A 1932 notice details Jaron Falter and Mary Deiter facing foreclosure of property in the county. It outlines the sale proceedings, dates, and amounts due, including interest, penalties, and ownership transfers under the law.
Fragmented court notice mentions case county and terms of hearing. It references Chicago or nearby court actions and a witness requirement with unspecified details. The text is garbled but signals a formal court proceeding set by date.
Fragmentary OCR text references a case in a county court with mentions of a petition, defendants, and a monetary amount of 297.46 dollars. Names appear garbled, with possible references to George Cater and a county, but locality and concrete actions are not decipherable.
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