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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
5
An officer narrator recalls a Civil War era ball where Ellen Meriwether reveals herself, confronts spectators during a pistol pigeon shoot, and declares defiance of social norms. The duel with Gordon Orme ends in tension as the judge plays referee and Ellen’s intervention halts the event.
A narrator recalls lodging at No 16 and meeting Johnson while pondering Grace Sheraton Ellen and Eilen in a restless night. The passage sets a mood of yearning and unresolved desire as the speaker contemplates past encounters and future possibilities. The tone is reflective and intimate with a focus on interior doubt rather than external events.
Henry Kreager and his father John travel from Mt. Pleasant precinct to handle weekend shopping. MV Kreager notes the rainfall was just right for the coops. A cloudburst near Murray produced little rain in the Kreager neighborhood while Plattsmouth saw more rain, stopping before washing the ground.
A crowded Gem theater audience enjoyed two performances last night as Mrs. Seiz sang Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland in baritone and soprano with dialect selections. Mr Shlaes proposed a two show 15 cent combo with 10 cent Lickel options and a 5 cent coupon toward the other show.
W. J. Streight a Vine Street furniture dealer joined the Beautiful Plattsmouth effort today by removing rubbish from the parkway beside his Vine Street store and preparing ground for flowers. George Becker organized the plan and decided to work despite prior reluctance.
Henry Lamphear, farming with Charles Miller near Creighton, reports good stands from early plantings and strong growth across corn and grasses. He says Knox county shows better yields than his recent experience in Plattsmouth area, and plans a visit to his parents George and Mrs Lamphear.
Nehawka News notes a belief in improving roads and urges prudent use of funds. The item references county officials and a call for intelligent spending on road work, stressing the importance of good roads for the community.
The Board of Education asks all residents to cooperate with this week’s school census. Enumerators will visit every house and business block to count residents ages 6 to 24 with legal residence here. Names are requested to ensure state funds for the district. no cost or tax is involved. OG A Marshall President. Kk H Wescolt Secretary.
Henry McMaken Jr.'s fire damaged residence on Daystrom between Tenth and Eleventh will be rebuilt as a modern 30 by 80 foot one story bungalow at cost about 85000. Construction progresses rapidly with plans for a larger, attractive home and soon a good tenant is expected.
Ed win Rieke and Marion Dickson clash over a tennis garden plot, while locals praise a nearby court described as among the finest in Mediate. The Journal hopes Ed and Marion will enjoy Openard tennis during the coming season.
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