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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
6
Miss Florence Reed is ill this week. several residents report travels to Omaha Plattsmouth and Lincoln for social events and business. C E society plans an ice cream social. Ak Sar Ben initiation for local men. weddings and injuries noted among Murray residents and visitors.
While leaving the county seat they sheltered overnight at the hospitable farm home of Chas Cook. John Vallery and Miss Mary Sheehy visited Murray Sunday then traveled to Plattsmouth where Miss Sheehy and Miss Florence Vallery boarded for Omaha to visit the former’s home and spend a few days.
The letter from Mrs. Holmes to James Holmes describes a rough sea voyage from Liverpool. She suffered severe sea sickness for four days while her mother Mrs. Shera experienced little to no sickness during the journey. The missive took ten days to reach its recipient.
A horse team driven by Henry Ost ran up Main Street last Saturday evening and was halted by a tall wire fence near the church. No riders were hurt, but the horses suffered several wounds from the fence and no serious damage occurred.
Mrs Wm Morrow entertained many Plattsmouth Relief Corps members and neighbors with a bounteous lawn dinner under shade. Guests praised her cooking and said she could feed threshers, ending with a note that everyone had a delightful time. One Who Was There.
A bank official, Cuas. S. Stone, cashier, expresses the institution's earnest desire to use its facilities and resources for community growth. He promises a prudent progressive policy and protection of customer interests, and invites the opportunity to serve with courteous treatment.
The Ladies club and friends gathered at John Urish's home seven to eight miles southwest of Mynar last Saturday evening. The event aimed to raise funds for club expenses and provide entertainment. Ice cream was served and attendees enjoyed the occasion, with net receipts of 329 after expenses.
After a year delay the city of Oxford disposed of its 15000 dollar water bonds at par. F J Cole of International Construction company South Bend Indiana took over the bonds and signed a contract to build the plant within seventy five days. A storage tank with a 49000 gallon capacity will be installed.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during our bereavement. Mrs. H. Spangler and family.
Mrs B J Johnston of Linton Mississippi credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her three year old boy after doctors gave little hope. The testimonial notes rapid improvement within hours and promotes sale by F G Fricke Co and A T Fried.
Ek M Ruby of near Weeping Water visited the city and leased the farm he currently occupies for another year to the Misses Walker. He says he has scarcely been in town in thirteen years despite living within sixteen miles and enjoyed the town's bustle and friendliness.
For sale two good thoroughbred Duroc Jersey boars described as good stock. Pedigree furnished upon request. Contact H. L. Oldham in Murray Nebraska to inspect or view the animals.
H Cochran who was reported very ill with locomotor ataxia died at the Masonic Home last evening around 2 30 His wife was at his bedside The remains were taken to Omaha this morning and the funeral is set for tomorrow in Omaha
Last Monday evening W C Brown Sam Pitman CC 5S Stone James Loughridge and W H McDaniel traveled to Plattsmouth for Masonic initiation. Brown received the first degree while Stone and Pitman gave the lecture. McDaniel Loughridge and Rhoden assisted in the ceremony.
An ad note cautions buyers not to settle for a substitute branding claim, warning that the dealer may push a more profitable Buds 5 cent cigar alternative. The statement is attributed to J. Pepperberg, Manufacturer.
Col Fanger replaces Col Sonnenberg to run a final four day sale of summer fall and winter goods at private sale or auction. Many bargains remain especially in winter foods as the stock is cleared before the eastern markets bring new stock. Sale ends Saturday night with Mr Fanger personally directing bids and values.
Market digest from Cass County Commission on Coates block Liverpool wheat and Chicago prices. Wheat futures swing with small gains or losses, ending modestly up. Corn fluctuates with early gains, then slips, closing near last night’s levels. Oats rise to near the high, with expectations of light receipts possibly driving strength or a 50 cent target. New York stocks open weak then bounce on buying and short-covering. Recommend Hariman, St. Paul steel copper and Atchison at current levels.
Immense Elmwood audience attends the Chautauqua with focus on Institute work. Superintendent J W Gamble delivers a well received address and E L Rouse offers concise, instructive talks. Attendees exceed 150 teachers, surpassing prior attendance records.
The Harmony Concert company debuted at Chautauqua yesterday afternoon with a strong opening. Val Reyser spoke for the Farmers Institute at 2 30 and introduced Prof Hunt of Syracuse for a notable talk on Agricultural Education. Elmwood Band followed at seven with another popular concert as American Vitagraph entertained for an hour. Ideal weather drew growing crowds and a likely successful affair.
D O Fulmer of Beatrice argued that public school history must cover global context and cause and effect across nations. His lecture drew a full house in a three thousand cap tent, with both Institute and Chautauqua exceeding expectations.
J A Hudelson visited Lincoln to inspect how the Masonic Home is run amid concerns in the capital. The author, a frequent observer and Mason, reports that residents receive excellent care and attention, sometimes arguably better than at home, despite ongoing scrutiny.
The contract for a Cedar Creek farmers elevator has been awarded to George H. Birchart of Lincoln. The 15000 bushel capacity facility features hopper bottom bins for self cleaning, an automatic dump scale, and gas engine power. Manager Wilhelm Schneider will run the operation as it prepares to handle the coming corn crop. Remnants on sale at Zuckwertler & Lutz.
Judge H D Travis returned from a trip to Custer County where he and a driver became lost in the countryside. They wandered until darkness fell and only the Judge’s calls and sleeping under stars revealed their predicament, with the driver five miles away upon waking.
The Swedish Mission church and Sunday school held their last Sunday session in the grove across from Mrs. Lutz, enjoying songs, lessons, a sermon by Rev. J. E. Swanson, and meals in the pleasant shade. Adults discussed church work while children sang and played under the trees.
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