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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
5
A long excerpt depicts characters debating secession era politics, cotton economics, and social norms. The dialogue includes a Virginia setting, a julep drinking horseman preacher, and conversations about war, geography, and tariffs shaping regional loyalties. The piece blends romance themes with historical context and moral contrasts.
In Virginia the narrator and Mr Orme welcome a Confederate cause guest, Harry Singleton’s drunken clash exposes tensions over secession and slavery. A wrestling duel with Orme reveals surprising mutual respect as Grace Sheraton charms, and plans unfold to visit the Sheraton farm.
Avoca residents report farm work, visits to Omaha Lincoln and Weeping Water, and several sicknesses. Fred Westlake and wife attended Omaha. Miss Mav Bogard and Miss Katie Maseman were ill. many neighbors traveled to Nebraska City Dunbar Berlin and Plattsmouth. Fred Belle welcomed a boy. eighth graders from Avoca received diplomas at Weeping Water. Mrs. Rose survived a wagon accident. E G Nuteman’s birthday celebrated with friends and Chinese language lessons.
Avoca defeated Kimwood 12 to 11 in the opener and won 6 to 4 against Bagl in a late contest. The Avoca wins featured Eagle Wisto hot play with late scoring drives, and strong pitching by Gonzales, Pittman, and Crabtree. Umpire Jarmon presided over the second game.
Rumor says John Ballew Jr and W B Banh ing have bought the brick building next to the M W A place on the west to establish a garage. Bauer and Bannings become Cass county Overland dealers, selling autos to prosperous farmers as Plattsmouth gains auto supplies and repairs.
Varga and Cecil have leased the Sam Smith livery barn and will convert it into a first class garage and general automobile repair and supply shop. The two young mechanics bring expertise in complex machinery and claim quick disassembly and reassembly. Located near the post office on the Omaha Plattsmouth Kansas City Scenic Route, the shop is expected to become a popular repair destination between Kansas City and Omaha.
Transcript of proceedings before Justice of the Peace James W. Probat in Louisville records Fred Ohm complained against by his wife. Hearing before Judge Travis at the current term. bond to be fixed by the court. Wife seeks divorce. peace warrant granted for her protection.
William Anderson and family depart this Saturday for an extended stay in Sweden and other foreign countries. They plan to be away two to three months. Mrs. Anderson will visit her mother, a reunion long overdue of twenty five years. Local friends send best wishes for a pleasant trip.
Mrs. Julia Dwyer of Plattsmouth will open a millinery shop in Murray at Mrs. Joseph Cook’s lower Main street home. She will be in Murray three days a week Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. All ladies are invited to call and view the line.
For sale Kh. 1 Red eggs offered at 60 cents per setting or 83.00 per hundred by Mrs. BR Schwab in Murray Nebraska phone 3-H
J J Sehneider of Cedar Creek visited Plattmouth this morning in light rain to take care of business matters between train arrivals.
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