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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
5
Max Dusterhoff was a visitor at Weeping Water last Saturday while workmen finished projects at the homes of August Panska LeRoy Gorthy and George Vanderberg. Various residents and visitors from nearby towns are noted, with church events and local discussions anticipated.
The Bank of Murdock invites patrons with assurances of legitimate inducements and capable loan service. It emphasizes unique deposit protection by Nebraska's Depositors' Guaranty Fund, claiming absolute safety and free insurance for customers.
Local items report Joe Johansen selling watermelons, Albert Bornemeter threshing results near twelve acres yielding about 50 bushels per acre, and Walter Box threshing last Saturday. Visitors include James Gilmore in Omaha and Plattsmouth, Mrs. H. K. Hansen in Murdoch, and Rev J W Peters car dealings after a wreck.
An advertisement claims affordable protection for buildings and automobiles. It promises rates from four A1 insurers and invites readers to compare before deciding.
A small party was held at Mary Catherine McHugh’s home last Friday evening to celebrate her seventh birthday. Friends gathered to wish her a bright future filled with happiness and success.
Mrs. Emil Koetm formerly Elsie Braun and daughter of the Callihan church family near Murdock died last Thursday after a neck injury from a pole on a wrecked trolley track. Her remains were to be taken to her Norfolk home for interment. Friends remember her fine character and extend sympathy to her parents husband and family.
Local contractor advertises painting and varnishing services for homes and barns needing protection. Encourages readers to request estimates or supplies paint themselves, warning that new buildings exposed to weather decay quickly and urging timely work.
The Evangelical Association holds a Sunday evening program at the Murdock church to draw attendance in warm weather. The event features readings and addresses by lay members and musical numbers from mixed, ladies, and male quartettes. Principal topic is the advisability of the forward movement with six church members participating.
Lacey MacDonald hooked a four and a half pound fish at Meadow while Captain J. A. Bauer landed a smaller one. Bauer then tried again and caught a three pounder. The pair remain hopeful fish will grow larger but accept the day’s results.
Murdock town board met last week and addressed automobile safety. It urged strict adherence to speed limits and lighting rules, with drivers urged to stay right, burn at intersections, and observe all ordinances to protect vulnerable residents and reduce trouble and costs.
A family southeast of town was jolted when a road repair area forced their car off the roadway. A red flag warning was seen but the driver believed the Ford could pass. Helpers then pushed the vehicle back onto the road as Elizabeth crawled up the embankment amid the crash risk.
The message highlights printing as a core local industry trusted for quality and consistency. It emphasizes traditional methods, skilled workers, and ongoing investment in equipment to serve publishers and businesses alike.
Mrr and Mrs HW T Richard spent Sunday in Lincoln. Miss Olive Baker visited Miss Ella Gerbeling over the weekend. Guy Hinds suffered an arm injury in an accident since Bakers came home. Mrs E E Gannaway and daughter Carrie visited friends here last week. Mrs R H Lawton and grandchildren spent Sunday in Murdock with her son. Theo Miller called to Shelton for his mother’s illness. Mr and Mrs Ray Bolden and children visited Will and Grace Wilson Sunday. Mrs Will Hulfish and daughter Grace visited Friday and Saturday. News arrived that Mrs F H Burdick and the boys arrived safely in California. Mrs Arnold Muth and children visited her parents in town. Mrs W W Wood died Monday in Lincoln and was buried Wednesday in Wabash cemetery. Miss Peterson county superintendent and Mrs Kaufman dined with Mr and Mrs Gerbeling. they later went to Murdock where Miss Peterson met with a meeting and posted notices for August 21 on school consolidation.
The Wabash team beat Hopkins in a fast Sunday afternoon contest with Keckler and Hinds as for Wabash and Guy Hopkins Kleptser and Steinkamp for Hopkins. A large crowd praised the players for their speed and conduct. This was the third meeting, Hopkins leading two games to one.
The firm of J H McMaken and Son has bought a White truck praised for heavy hauling and stock handling. They represent White trucks in the county and report strong performance and reliability in demanding work.
A new truck will support grain movements and stock hauling for farmers. The vehicle serves those in related work, with McMakin firm noted as a cited line of service in the Journal.
Pure bed Molatul China boars compete at Télephorfe Nuc 2405 with entries including Adam Steer and S.Sw.
A brief note advertising birthday card gift cards offered at the Journal office, highlighting a refined selection and exclusive lines.
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