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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1911
Page
3
An Omaha gathering of editors and a preacher highlighted how newspapers now reach wider audiences than pulits. The piece argues editors shape public morality more than pastors and urges editors to raise their education and courage to pursue higher ideals.
Denver dispatch reports George W. Vallery, longtime Colorado Midland general manager, chosen president by the railroad board in New York. He previously served as general agent for Chicago Burlington Quiney with Denver headquarters and roots in Plattsmouth. The Journal congratulates the Plattsmouth native on reaching the top rung of railroading.
Help wanted ad seeking a woman with a child to perform general housework in town or countryside. Applicants instructed to send details to Box 20 Route 1 Plattsmouth Nebraska.
Notice is given to creditors of Henry Hardnock deceased that hearings will occur before County Judge Allen J. Beeson at the Cass County Courtroom in Plattsmouth on July 15 1911 and January 8 1912 at 1 o'clock PM for examination adjustment and allowance. All claims must be filed by the last hearing hour. Witness by seal this 19th day of time 1944.
Probate notice in Cass County Nebraska notes a report of the administrator of the estate of Albert Fugene Lewis and a petition for final settlement. A hearing is set before the county court in Plattsmouth on July 3, 1914 at 9:00 a.m. Objections must be filed by hearing time. Allen J. Beeson, County Judge.
In the State of Nebraska County, the administratrix of the estate of Abel Bevan, deceased, files this report and petition for final settlement and discharge, with objections due by June 27, 1914 at 10:00 A M. Witnessed by the County Court seal and Allen J. Beamon, County Judge.
Notice declares Ashland Drainage District to issue bonds totaling about 17 608.60 dollars at six percent interest, payable over ten years. Owners may pay proportionate principal within sixty days at the district treasurer to reduce aggregate bonds issued, with deficits charged to all assessed lands.
Candidate D C Rhoden announces self for sheriff nomination subject to voters decision in the coming primary. He asks to be placed in nomination on the Democratic ticket.
The first rural life summer school in Iowa began at the state agricultural college in Ames. Twenty men and forty seven women enrolled for two weeks of study plus home economics manual training animal husbandry and agronomy. Speakers include Henry Wallace and Professor PL Holden with plans to expand the program annually.
D T Blodgett of Des Moines loses a federal habeas corpus plea in Fort Dodge. He is imprisoned at Fort Madison for forging a school warrant in Boone County and his fellow inmates forgo tobacco to fund the appeal. Hickory whip saves Asa Ford from death as a bolt splits a plow whip but only blinds Ford briefly.
In Creston Iowa the southwestern Iowa firemen's tournament originally set for August 21 and 22 is rescheduled to July 46 due to a contact in dates and the large number of firemen serving in the national guard. The national guard encampment will be held August 1.
In Retherville Indiana on June 19 Reverend G F L Whitfield and his wife suffered injuries after a buggy axle failure caused wheels to come off and the vehicle to overturn during country calls. Whitfield received four broken ribs and head and shoulder injuries, while Mrs. Whitfield dislocated an arm and sprained a wrist with other minor hurts.
Mrs. Sarah Patterson of Shenandoah died after an auto ride when fright and shock caused her death though she and others were not hurt. The incident occurred after a wheel steered into a ditch and the car tipped, leaving Patterson frail with a weakened heart unable to endure the shock. The widow lived with her son in law Harry Knight and his wife, who drove the pleasure outing.
Kate Shelly, Boone's famed heroine, who recently underwent appendectomy at Carrol hospital, has suffered a relapse. Her condition is extremely critical as the wound reopened due to hemorrhage after stitches were removed.
At the Iowa Nebraska State Negro Baptist association meeting in Des Moines on June 19 resolutions denounce papers that segregate news about black people from other news. The protest argues such separation deepens racial tensions. Rev. J. Woodward of Buxton was elected president with H. L. Anderson of Omaha as vice president and Mrs. Jamey Bowles of Colfax as secretary.
Fort Dodee June 1818 philanthropist Coffin donated 1000 dollars to Tobin College for student education. The alumni association named him an honorary member in recognition of his gift and support for schooling.
Mary and Minnie Hepley daughters of Peter Hepley owner of River side farm married J H Harris cashier Bank of Lewis and Fred C Maley ranchman Soldier Ida. Guests from many points in Iowa attended the ceremony at the Congregational church in Lewis.
The Rev Joshua Berkey a noted temperance lecturer drowned in Crystal lake Illinois. The report also notes a Cincinnati jury acquitted EB Cooke of Chicago of embezzling 24000 from the Big Four.
Gifts totaling 92000 were announced at Grinnell College commencement. Major donors include Mrs R M Haines 5000, Mrs M Austen 50000, James Allison 10000, and unnamed 25000. President W T Main’s salary was raised from 4000 to 5000.
The Iowa Society of Colonial Wars in Iowa City on June 19 elected officers. Governor A Swisher of Iowa City. deputy governor L C Bissell of Dubuque. lieutenant governor John Brady of Dubuque. treasurer Isaac B Bigelow of Dubuque. historian and chaplain George F E MacLean of Iowa City.
Fort Dodge Iowa June 19 Mrs Margaret McCormick was awarded 7500 by a federal jury after a long trial in her suit against the Chicago Great Western Railroad for 20000 for the death of her husband killed in a Clarkeville railroad accident a year ago government tried case reopens evidence to prove negligence and damages awarded reflect loss of husband and support in the family.
Fifty aviators launched from Vincennes for the European circuit race to London. Two died as motor explosions and tree crashes claimed Capt Princtau and M Le Martin. five others were hurt, including M Gaubert and M Bille, with several more non-fatally injured near Charleville and Liege where the stage ended. Of the starters, 38 were civilians and 12 military officers.
Rev N K Clarkson superintendent of the White Cross Midnight Missionary association was fined five dollars and costs by Municipal Court Judge Heap after Officer James Cooley charged him with calling Mayor Harrison a name. Twelve mission workers testified Clarkson did not speak disrespectfully, leaving the officer's word unsupported.
The senate committee on Lorimer plans to summon nearly all members of the Illinois legislature that elected Lorimer. Cyrus H. McCormick of International Harvester and former Governor Richard Yates will testify, questioned about funds used to secure Lorimer’s election and the so called jackpot fund in the state house.
A Kansas City chauffeur fled after his car overturned on a freshly oiled road south of the city. One man, John Stotts, was killed and two women, Miss Genevieve Pierce and Miss Minnie M. Collina, were injured. Stotts was trapped under the vehicle. the victims were residents of Kansas City, and the driver was uninjured.
In Greeley on June 19 a farmer planted ten grains of wheat from an Egyptian mummy tomb and four stalks grew. The germination produced eight stalks suggesting a grain variety potentially superior to others grown locally.
Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk, tried for conspiring to poison her husband, is about to file a cross bill replying to his divorce suit. She announces she will name seventeen corespondents in the action.
In Port au Prince Haiti on June 19 the government ordered the steamer Consul Groatuck searched to determine if Ciprano Castro the former president of Venezuela is aboard.
In Ferguson Iowa a Bohemian couple reunites after years apart. Rudolph Vajert, 38, and Miss Ann Bukacek, 23, plan to wed tomorrow as she arrives from Bohemia. A mail error caused delay, but neighbors helped bridge the language gap and arrange the meeting before the ceremony.
Washington reports Iowa farm livestock values show total domestic animals poultry and bees at 392.59 million in 1910 up from 278.82 million in 1900. Poultry rose to 12.27 million and bees to 0.518 million, with farms totaling 217,044.
A panorama of brief notes reports a Panama poker ban decree, Chicago Board of Trade rule changes, rattlesnake pest controls in New Jersey, Florence Sutton’s tennis win over Eleanora Sears, and General A Rhys Pryce being arrested in a neutrality case. Also: Navy yard repairs probe, Taft’s western trip impact, Sherman and trust law amendment reintroduced by Representative Martin, Brussels iron and steel world congress, Rockefeller’s Cleveland visit, a fatal New York crime, and the Terlin consul saga involving Cipriano Castro rumors.
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