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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
8
Keith and Hawley meet in the desert to settle their feud man to man. After a tense exchange they fight from horseback, Hawley fatally wounds Keith with a treacherous shot, both men collapse as the riders and horses stand watch in the brutal, sunlit plain.
A fragmentary OCR note references distant desert scavengers and a narrator continuing with a cryptic account of exile or pursuit in arid lands. The text hints at survivals, watchfulness, and secret movements without clear context.
Lincoln dispatch reports KM Pollard a Taft ally inviting Republican delegates to a December 10 convention. Progressives condemn the move as a bid to secure convention influence and funding for Taft supporters, while noting the speaker’s gubernatorial patronage ties.
A public auction near the old Donelaw two miles west of Plattsmouth crosses the road from the County Fort on Wednesday December 20 begins at 11 am. Items include horses cattle multiple wagons implements and farm gear with cash and credit terms and 8 percent interest notes. Auctioneers are Aug Steppatt and Rob Wilkingsen with J J Falter as clerk.
A list from Louisville identifies numerous witnesses in the trial of the State vs Frank McCann and others. The named individuals include J. Pankon io Frank Ross H A Gess Frank Nichols John Kopp Harry Thompson T G C Amick George Selulle Charles Andreas Andrew Lyden and several others.
Mrs. Henry Spangler and her daughter Miss Elizabeth traveled via the morning train to Omaha for a few hours of business.
A Friday Austin vocal recital featured Miss Dorohy Britt Miss Gretchen Donnelly and Mrs H S Austin among others. The Austin program included solos duets and quartets with piano by Margaret Fuller and accompaniment by Gretchen and Janet Clement.
Friday evening a large gathering witnessed the marriage of Erma Blanche Mougey to Carl Cross at 8 oclock. Hattie Taylor served as bridesmaid and Ruben Frans as best man. Erma is known in the county after growing up near Union and attending local high school. The couple receive best wishes for a long, happy life. Attendants from the city included Alberta Thomas Gertrude Morgan Fisa Thierolf Willa Moore and Villa Gapen.
Miss Zena Zucker notified the Journal of a lost bull pup. Within an hour of publication the pup was found and returned to her, attached to a string with a small bar at the other end. The reunion followed the notice appearing in print.
Charles Dreamer of Alvo and his daughter Miss Blanche drove to G. BE Cook's residence outside the city limits last evening and visited the Cook family over night. Mr. Dreamer looked after business causers in Plattsmouth today.
Advertises Rexall Dyapepsin Tablets to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. Promises money back if not satisfied after a home trial. Claims pleasant taste, soothes stomach, strengthens digestion, and promotes regular bowels. 25¢ package covers 15 days. larger sizes priced at 50¢ and $1.00. Sold by The Rexall Store, Fricke & Co.
Customers, especially women, rush the store as new Christmas patterns arrive. The firm reports delays in fulfilling men’s orders since a prior event disrupted supply. The latest assortment features colors, tints, and patterns expected to satisfy demand.
Fred Block, a prosperous Elmwood farmer, sits on the regular jury panel this week and has been fortunate in being elected on both trials. Mr Stock, a long-time resident of Cass County for twenty-nine years, recently joined the Journal's Murdock list of patrons.
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