Community Bits From Murray and Vicinity in The Journal
Local notes show Mrs. W. S. Smith visiting in Nebraska City and Plattsmouth while Mrs. A. Davis and Mrs. Torrence toured Omaha. Lee Nickels and sister Etta, plus Emma and Grace Graves, also visited Plattsmouth. Holmes & Smith advertise lace curtains and children’s rompers. The Royal Neighbors plan an April 25 charity event at Loughridge hall. The home talent play is set for May 2 at Jenkins hall. Church additions near completion under Hamilton McDaniel Brissey. various residents recount trips to Plattsmouth, Nebraska City and Oklahoma for work and sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Davis
Torrence
Omaha
Lee Nickels
Etta
Plattsmouth
Emma
Grace Graves
W. S. Smith
Holmes &Smith's
Murray
Holmes & Smith's
Royal Neighbors of Union
Loughridge Hall
Journal
Jenkin’s Hall
W. W. Hamilton
W. H. McDaniel
J. P. Brissey
Murray Local Notes Highlight Social Ties And Health
Murray society pages record visits from Plattsmouth and Union residents, a newborn, Arbor Day events, and local improvements. Families like Seabolt, Brendel, Graves, and Oldham appear among visitors, arrivals, and home activities. Community efforts include walks, roofing work, cement walks, and a chicken pie supper raising funds. Hospital plans and medical concerns touch several families with operations and recovery prospects.
Adam Hild Improves While Visiting Son in Plattsmouth
Adam Hild, a prominent Cass County farmer once listed among the sick, was in Plattsmouth visiting his son Michael this week. He shows signs of improvement and observers hope for continued recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Hild
Cass County
Plattsmouth
Michael
Percheron Norman Stallion to Stand at Multiple Farms in 1908
A seven year old Percheron Norman stallion weighing 15 000 pounds, formerly owned by Chas. f F. Morton near Union, will stand the 1908 season at home two miles west and one mile south of Murray on Monday Wednesday and Thursday, at Rhoden's livery barn Murray on Tuesday, at John Doty's farm two miles north and one mile east of Nehawka on Friday, and at Rainey's livery barn Union on Saturday each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F
Nehawka
Rainey
Union
Funeral for William T. Long at United Brethren Church
The funeral for William T. Long was held at the United Brethren church south of the city. Rev Watchfall of Mynard Methodist Church officiated with pallbearers Frank M. Young Jr William Laughringe Chas Boedaker W B Virgin and D J Pitman. The remains were laid to rest at Eikenberry cemetery pending the awakening trumpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Long
Eikenberry
United Brethern Church
Rev. Watchfall
Methodist Church
Mynard
Frank M. Young Jr
Wm. Laughrnge
Chas. Boedaker
W. B. Virgin
D. J. Pitman
Rhoden Returns Home After Successful Operation
Kelly Rhoden came home from Fremont Wednesday morning two weeks after an operation performed by his uncle Dr. R. H. Rhoden. He felt fine except for slight weight loss, and his recovery was unusually rapid given the seriousness of his condition. His mother Mrs. D. C. Rhoden accompanied him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gapen
Omaha
Lloyd Gapen
B. F. Brendel
Kelly Rhoden
Fremont
R. H. Rhoden
Dr. Rhoden
Kelly
D. C. Rhoden
Summer Pasture Inquiry Near Murray for 30 Head
A reader seeks suitable summer pasture for about thirty horses or cattle with good grazing and running water. Location desired is a farm roughly 44 miles northwest of Murray. Written by W. K. Shepherdson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
W. K. Shepherdson
Fence Posts For Sale by Wm Nickles
About 400 split fence posts and a few crib poles offered for sale by Wm Nickles. Local buyers may contact for details and pickup arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nickles
Cupid's Dart Strikes in a St. Luke's Church Wedding
At St. Luke's church Dr. D. L. Redfern of Auburn and Miss Florence White of this city wed in a ritual Episcopal ceremony decorated with ferns palms and Easter lilies. Attendants included Antonia Kessler as maid of honor and Betha White Claire Dovey as bridesmaids with Will Cochran as best man. The couple will reside in Auburn where Dr. Redfern practices dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Church
D. L. Redfern
Auburn
Florence White
Antonia Kessler
Betha White
Omaha
Claire Dovey
Will Cochran
Nora Livingston
Harriet Clement
Dorothy Britt
Stuart Livingston
Gering
Episcopal Church
Burlington
Redfern
George D. Carrington
Elmer Elliott
S. M. Bixby
Elmer Dover
W. C. Cochran
H. E. Peery
Frank
E. W. Redfern
F. E. White
Ralph Towle
W. B. Richardson
Bertha White
Lusetta Patterson
A. B. Perie
Wymore
Margie Walker
Murray
Henry Tartsch
McCook
Joe Klein
Jay Worley
Lincoln
5. W. Laraway
Glenwood
S. G. Conner
New Albany
Ind
Weeping Water Meddlers Target Plattsmouth Property
The Weeping Water editorial criticizes meddling residents who hinder property deals by spreading negative talk. The piece argues real estate values reflect construction costs and owner asking prices, urging fewer critics and more honest appraisal from buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yreeping Water Republican
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Pasco Resident
W F Gaston of Pasco Georgia praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough saying it is the best medicine he has ever used. The safe and sure remedy is for sale by F G Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chmberlain
W. F. Gaston
Pasco
F. G. Fricke & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murray Department
Nebraska City
Holmes & Smith
Dr. Gilmore
Ed. Gransemer
Phillip Tritsch
Frank Moore
Will Troop
J. W. Berger
Will
Geo Conrad
Zetta Brown
Marie Berger
St. Mary’s Guild
J. A. Walker
St. Lukes Church
Masonic Lodge
Geo. Graves
Oklahoma
George
C. (. Parmele
Fred L. Nutzman
W. G. Boedeker
Murray State Bank
Nebraska
J. B. Seabolt
Bessie Brendel
Jenkins
Fate Davis
South Omaha
Jessie Todd
J. H. Brown
I. S. White
James Allison
Carrie
W. C. Brown
C. A. Rawls
Harry Tigner
Momlay
Albert Stover
Corydon
Pitman & Davis
Livingston
Nicholas Klaurens
J. W. Ream
Col. Jenkins
H. L. Oldham
Oldham
Jos. Burton
Mot Robb
Col. Seabolt
Sam Pitman
Levi Rusterholtz
Rex Young
Holmes & Smith’s
V. A. Kennedy
Agnes
Levi Austerholtz
Ohio
Geo. Oldham
Dora Moore
Abraham Barnes
Brownell
Ladies Aid
J. T. Brendel
Bessie
R. R. Nickels
Dr. Brendel
H. C. Long
Truda
Etta Nickels
A. L. Baker
Opha
Harmon Beck
Diamonds and Hearts
Effie W. Merriman
Christian Church Building Fund
Bob” Barnes
Josh Whitcomb
Sammy
Bernice Halstead
Margaret Jameson
Amy
Chalstead
Inez Gray
Ieee
Hal- Sio Sa
Sian Meres
Lena Young Hannah Mary Barnes
Sis
Pauline Oldham
Dwight Bradley
Halstead
Harry Baxter
Bub
McDaniel
Burton
Seybolt Sammy
Darky Bery
Halstead House
Anisisat
Wayne Lewis
Bernice
Barnes’ Farm
Bob
Ma’am
Abe
Bradley
William T. Long
Cupid
Auburn, Neb
M. Hild
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