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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
3
A small crew led by Tuttle fights for control on a steam yacht in fog bound seas. De Nova and Stephens attempt escape as the crew and officers clash, the vessel escapes and heads south after a mutiny scare and a tense captor relationship.
The Sea Queen under Tuttle powers forward with a fresh wind as the crew endures days of routine and rising tensions. The narrator notes growing disdain for Tuttle, Lady Darlington grows wary, and Celeste remains elusive while De Nova avoids him and Celeste.
Below the fiftieth south latitude the vessel endures a fierce squall, snow stinging exposed flesh and a monotone sea. Mons Stephens speaks with De Nova as the boatswain steadies on a slick deck and the second officer reels along the weather wall. The scene ends with a tense, unresolved meeting in the galley.
Alliance Nebraska June 19 closing day of the Nebraska Stock Growers Association featured sports and an auto race. T B McPherson of South Omaha spoke as Mayor Dahlman of Omaha recalled early range days. R M Hampton reelected president with E M Searles Jr defending Lincoln. A unanimous resolution urged Congress to block tariff moves that would place hides on the free list, and copies were sent to representatives and press.
Beatrice Nebraska June 19 The P E O state convention closed by electing officers President Mrs Myron L Grimes Blue Hill First vice president Mrs Ellington C Britt McCook Second vice president Mrs Hattie M Clearman Minden Recording secretary Mrs Helen Koehler Hastings Corresponding secretary Mrs Gertrude M Thomas Reward Treasurer Mrs Helen M Drake Beatrice Organizer Mrs Clara Wilson Omaha The convention voted to hold the next meeting at Edgar
George E. McFarland of Des Moines was elected general manager of the consolidated Iowa and Nebraska Bell companies. Headquarters will be in Omaha. The election followed a convention of Bell company executives in Minneapolis.
The article notes the Silver Jubilee of Very Rev William M McDonald rector of St Cecelia's Catholic church with a public celebration in the opera house. Clergy and laypeople attended, the event described as largely non sectarian in spirit.
Lincoln June 1 Governor Shalienberger met with P. J. Barrett J J. Gillen city clerk and Dr Mullen of South Omaha to discuss appointing two members to the South Omaha fire and police board next month.
The funeral and burial of Guy C. Barton, who died Wednesday, were held at Forest Lawn in Omaha with only family and relatives in attendance, following a simple Episcopal service.
The Clower milesion department of the W. C. T. U. held an annual memorial meeting at Mrs. Chas Troop's home for Miss Jennie Cassedy of Louisville. Guests from Louisville spoke on prohibition era prospects, and twenty five attended with about 1000 flowers distributed as part of the event. The meeting planned a county convention next month and celebrated charitable work across the United States.
Five acres and a six room cottage with fruit and well listed for 1050 dollars. Properties priced 1500 for 700, 1600 for 800, five room cottage near 400, 1050 property for 849. Exchange offers include platsmouth property and 180 acres in Kansas, 160 acres in Minnesota and in Loup county Nebraska, plus 470 acres in Garfield county. Numerous cottages available on monthly payments.
A farewell gathering yesterday afternoon at the Short home from 3 to 6 honored Miss Mary Filbin who has lived with her aunt in the city and attended school this past year. Students and friends joined in games and refreshments as they bid her goodbye before she departs for Hartwell Nebraska tomorrow morning.
Alfalfa seed offered for sale by W. Shrader at his farm. Bushels available for buyers seeking to purchase locally.
Three good registered Shorthorn yearling bulls for sale. Also several fresh milk cows. Advertised by Mark White.
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