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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1909

Page

5

The Valparaiso Hotel Mystery Jewel of a Woman

John Stephens 24 sits on a Valparaiso hotel balcony as chaos swirls below amid Chilean patrols and a party of three including a captivating young woman draws his gaze. He recalls being a wanted man, hiding from authorities after Bolivian intrigue and a failed exile plan, watching a cosmopolitan crowd while pondering escape.

John Stephens Valparaiso Sur Massachusetts Vulcan New York South American Bolivia Chile Valparaigo United States Saint Andrew Europe Albion Paterfamilias

Rain Brings Needed Relief in Early Spring Weather

A light morning shower refreshed the region washing dust from leaves and brightening vegetation. Strong lightning and thunder accompanied the rain, with the sun returning by 8 o clock. Farmers hope for more soaking rain to aid planting as ground remains dry and wheat suffers moisture shortage. Fruit growers report frost likely caused little damage and anticipate a bumper crop if rains continue.

Beth Weather Bureau Itme

Pleasant reception for District Deputy Skelton of security order

A large gathering honored District Deputy Skelton of the Knights and Ladies of Security at the home of Hon. R. B. Windham. The event featured a pleasing program and refreshments, reflecting the order's steady growth and strong presence in the city.

Skelton Knights and Ladies of Security R. B. Windham Order

Opening Day Crowd Fills Omaha For Baseball Debut

On April 14, 1909 Omaha greets a season opener against Wichita under blue skies and warm air. A large crowd fills the stands as officials and locals abandon work to attend, including Schneider, Beeson, Travis, Walling, and others who seek the national game.

Omaha Wichita Register of Deeds Schneider Shawes Beeson Karl Travis Thom Bui Bnelness Claude Bhumaker Dunbar To Tel Albert Seuttler Clayt Rosencrans Riley

Allotment of Rooters Extends Beyond Ist of Others

The piece notes an extended Ist of others with many rooters involved. It frames the group as supporters whose role grows beyond expectations. The tone implies enthusiasm and organizational reach among the rooters.

Saloons License Clash Roils Havelock Council

The Havelock city council debated issuing four or five licenses for saloons if sites are secured. No petitions were filed yet as leases remain unresolved. Four men, including Lincoln saloon keepers, seek locations. one building owner fights to stay. A petition to halt main street licenses circulated among local businessmen. Three Lincoln men were arrested for drunkenness, fueling local sentiment about Lincoln residents.

Havelock Lincoln Gus A. Gugenheimer Aok Shop City Lincoln State Journal

Petersen departs for Lincoln to delegate at grand lodge

Peter C. Petersen left this morning for Lincoln where he will stay all week to represent and delegate at the grand lodge gathering of the A O U W.

Peter C. Petersen Lincoln Grand Lodge of the U, W

Mrs Dovey and Daughter Spend Afternoon in Omaha

Mrs George B Dovey and her daughter Miss Catherine travel to Omaha for the afternoon, enjoying a brief visit as passengers in the city.

George B. Dovey Catherine Omaha

Estate sale order for Telitha Watling in Lancaster County

In the District Court of Caiw County Nebraska the petition of W J Hand administrator of Telitha Walling deceased seeks permission to sell the real estate described as the southwest quarter and northwest quarter of section twelve township eleven range seven in Lancaster County to satisfy a mortgage of 1500 dollars. The court orders interested parties to appear May 24 1909 in Plattsmouth to show cause why the sale should not be granted and directs four weekly publications in the Plattsmouth Journal beginning immediately.

Catse Caiw County Nebraska Telitha Watling Chase W. J. Hand Telitha Walling N. W. Bed Hleven Ily Mange Micht Lancaster County Nebraske Judea District Court Chee County Grembere Plattemouth Case County Cauaa Leaney W. EK. Hand

Estate of John Axmaker administrated in Cass County

In Cass County Nebraska the County Court hears a petition for Letters of Administration in the estate of John L Axmaker deceased. The petition asks that Rowtta Axmaker be granted administration. Hearing set for May 17 at 10:00 a.m. Objections must be filed before the hearing. Seal and signatures follow.

State of Nebraska Casa John Ll. Axmualker Kontta Axmaker John le Axmaker Cass County Sald Rowtta Axmaker Rodony Plattwmouth Wald Ivoo

Divorce petition filed in Cres County District Court

Helena A. Dysart files for divorce from James A. Dysart in Cres County Nebraska alleging abandonment and failure to provide support for over two years. The petition seeks quiet title to NW quarter of Section 10 Township 6 North Range 12 West in Caw County and sets a deadline of June 10 for appearance.

James A. Dysarts Helena A. Dysart Sou Cres County Nebranka Caw Stat Nebraska Helena A

Attachment order in Nebraska case set for May 6 1909

Justice of the Peace Oustey issued an attachment for 10.56 dollars in a suit brought by Joseph Peterson against L. and Oustey. The attached property consisted of money. the matter was continued to May 6, 1909 at 9:00.

L. BE Oustey Lbs9 Archer Justice of the Peace O County Nebraska Joeph Petser L. & Oustey Pyne

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