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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
3
A reader friendly note introduces a Lloyd Osbourne story blending mystery under Pacific moonlight with romance in New England lanes. The author, stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson, is praised as a foremost storyteller, promising the mystery and love entwine to the final chapter.
In San Francisco HRIS warns Matt they were tailed after leaving the ferry. Matt seeks funds to sail to Samoa, facing refusals from lenders and recalling past loyalties and debts. Joe Coleman lends cautious hope with a proposed hundred dollars and a plan to catch the mail boat to the islands.
Matt, low on funds, meets Captain Schwartz who offers passage on the schooner Esmeralda to Malaita. The cheerful reunion includes Matt’s wife Chris, and Schwartz promises a government post and a generous welcome aboard with dinner that night.
Chris and Matt tour the Esmeralda anchored at the waterfront. Captain Schwartz introduces Mr. Brandeis the bookish mate and shows the owner's cabin and a busy trade room stocked with goods from brass rings to dynamite. The crew discusses destinations, liking the Tokelaus or Union Islands.
640 acres of wheat land in Franklin county Washington. Rolling yet productive soil plowed spring 1912. First crop 25 bushels per acre in 1907. Located 2 miles north of Kahlotus with two railroads. Fenced, land valuable for farming with boys. Price £22.50 per acre on easy terms. Owner an invalid must sell. For particulars write Sampson Plattsmouth Nebraska P O Box 326.
Plattsmouth during the holiday week hosted a well attended teachers institute with lectures by Chancellor Renton Prof. Thompson Dr. Truman and Prof. Wilbur state geologist of Illinois on Nebraska coal fields. Emphasis was on practical teaching methods and drill in writing from words to full descriptions.
The article notes Dr. Schidknecht owns a stylish new cutter and remarks he is among the busiest practicing physicians in the area.
A local notice from Western Machine and Foundry Co of Plattsmouth Nebraska urges residents to keep money at home and apply common sense in town affairs. The ad cites Fourth and Pearl Streets and mentions a connection to Chopie Gasoline Engine Co.
Four Burlington shops departments the brass foundry machine shop and the blacksmith and boiler shops are closed today as part of a labor cost cutting movement across railroads. Workers gain a rest while further cutbacks are expected in coming weeks.
Local farm operation near town in Southern Alberta reported in a brief notice. The fragment mentions Cole and My nard with a date style resembling December or a two week window, indicating a pending activity or listing.
Attend the dance Saturday evening at Coates hall hosted by the fire department for an evening of entertainment and community fellowship. Proceeds benefit local firehouse programs and equipment.
In Cass County Nebraska notices to creditors of William H. Betts Jr deceased. Hearings on claims filed will be held in Plattsmouth County Court on January 13 1914 and July 15 19414 at 10 o clock a m for examination adjustment and allowance. Claims must be filed before the hearing deadline. County Judge Allen J Beeson presides. Co E Tefft attorney.
In Platte County Nebraska the county court will hear on December 224 1935 at 10 a m at the County Judge's Office Plattsmouth the admission to probate of Jane A Devers last will and testament and for Letters of Administration With Will Annexed to Frank E Schlater Edward Grevenor Drover and George Hiver Lierey are parties and Morition Devers is also named all residents of Platte County Nebraska. By the Court Allen ty Jocge RAWLS & ROBERTS Attorners. 13-3-3
In the County Court of Casas County Nebraska the estate of Harvey D Travis deceased. Creditors must present claims by the specified dates or be barred. Hearing set for July 3, 1924 at 10 o clock a m. Allen J Berson Rawls and Robertson attorneys.
County clerk of Cass announces sealed bids for 1914 supplies including books, mortgage, deed, tax, court and record books, stationery and envelopes. Specifications list numerous quire counts, bindings, and assorted writing goods, with bid deadline before noon January 1st.
Creditors of Iven Witte deceased are notified of mortgage liens and tax claims on property in Case County Nebraska. Proceedings reference Livingston Loan Raising Association and district court orders filed in 1909 with details on taxes interest and foreclosure timelines. Public notices demand filing all claims by a set date as required by county registry rules.
A 1952 District Court filing lists Jered F Falter and others as defendants in a petition to foreclose all equity of redemption on a Premises in Pattise on the City of Pattise. The complaint cites a mortgage with interest at ten percent and costs totaling $29009, seeking sale under process.
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