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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
6
James Hild's baby remains ill. Nebraska City visitors J W Holmes and Ralph. John Bauer tracks furnace in schoolhouse. many neighbors travel to Plattsmouth and Omaha. Reports of baptisms, weddings rumored, livestock shipped to South Omaha, crop notes on apples, and several get well and travel updates.
W. A. Philpot shipped his racing mare Lady Chemist from Red Oak Iowa on Wednesday where she sustained an injury in a race Albert Philpot nephew of Charles Philpot lives seven miles west of Murray He is a prominent horseman with wins at many Iowa Nebraska meets and is a Casa county native who grew up with Dr Gilmore
Mrs. Julian Harding of Orleans Ned visits Mr and Mrs WO Smith and recalls prewar neighbors who served with honor in the army. After the war they moved west to Nebraska and remained neighbors for years until Mr Smiths parents and Mrs Harding died. The 90 year old travels alone and hopes to visit more places before returning home. The Journal wishes the elderly lady many more years.
Local residents report travel to Lincoln Omaha Plattsmouth and Council Bluffs for church gatherings weddings and business. Families including Wetenkamps Meisingers Richardsons Engles and Vogts made visits or hosted relatives. others journeyed for rail and river transport and agricultural prospects.
Maple Grove resident Evavat Young threshes nearby. W. H. Puls and Fritz Lutz traveled to Murray Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Dravid Murray of Palon visited Leonard Murray’s family Sunday. Elmwood visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Herman Beck Sunday. Juline Engelmeier hosted friends and relatives Sunday. Fritz Lutz and Mata Puls visited Miss Mary Krueger Sunday. W. H. Puls and Lewis Young attended the Murray elevator meeting Tuesday. Miss Mary West is sick this week. Jake Smith hauled hogs to Murray Tuesday. Alfred Ginsemer got a new buggy Tuesday.
Constable Jack Denson arrested a ten year old boy at the Burlington station after a night on foot from Omaha. The boy, son of William Miler formerly of the city, was brought home against his will but asked to stay until morning. Deputy Manspeaker and Acting Chief Trout aided in the chase, aided by local informants.
Frank Rouen is among those on the sick list due to an attack of stomach trouble that began several days ago. A large number of people are reported to be affected on account of his illness.
In Glenwood today Matt Gering travels to Omaha on business by morning train. A L Thacker was in town yesterday on matters, and Prof J Asch of Murray rode in for a day in Omaha. Ed S Tutt, sheriff candidate, leaves for Greenwood to engage with Democrats. Mrs Williams and daughter of St Louis returned for a visit with sister Mrs T Johnson. Councilman Mendenhall suffers a deep hand splinter requiring surgery and will be on relief for recovery. Anton Toman downtown first time since illness, hoping for quick relief to return to work. William Hogabone of La Platte is in town on business and recovering from recent injury. Residents report rheumatism and expect better health soon.
John H. Cook of Murray Nebraska advertises several new up-to-date buggies for sale at rock bottom prices. He urges buyers to come quickly to take advantage of prices as close to cost as possible.
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