Murray column notes social rounds and local events
A crowded column records visits, travels, and social rounds around Plattsmouth and Murray. Highlights include Mrs. L. A. Baker's Plattsmouth visit, entertainment on Friday, elevator work resuming, funeral for Mrs. L. G. Todd, and various trips to Nebraska City Lincoln and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Todd
Chas. H. Boedeker
Nebraska City
Wm. Rice
Lincoln
Chas H. Boedeker
New Mexico
Fay Oldham
Moore
Plattsmouth
Warren Wiley
Kensington
Musical entertainment at Murray Presbyterian Church
Miss Matilda Vallery of Plattsmouth and Miss Pauline Oldham of Murray present a musical and literary program at the Murray Presbyterian Church on Friday evening August 21. Oldham is praised as a leading elocutionist in the state while Vallery wins praise for her charming voice and refined selections. Attend and enjoy this suggested social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Vallery
Plattsmouth
Pauline Oldham
Murray
Miss Oldham
Miss Vallery
First District Sunday School Convention Held at Mynard
The Sunday School convention of the First district will meet in Mynard Nebraska on Tuesday August 25. An extended program is planned for afternoon and evening sessions. Mrs F S Warner of Syracuse will oversee the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynard
Neb
F. S. Warner
Syracuse
Yearling Shorthorn Bull for Sale from Rock Bluffs
One good yearling shorthorn registered bull offered for sale. Mark White reports Valpariso Neb resident Mr. George Sporer visiting his brother William Sporer for a few days in Rock Bluffs? community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark White
Rock Bluffs
George Sporer
Valpariso, Neb
Wm. Sporer
Eureka Quake Shakes City. Chimneys Fall and Windows Break
Eureka California residents fled homes after three sharp earthquakes toppled more than 100 chimneys and shattered about 40 plate glass windows in the business district. The first shock at 2 58 a m damaged the courthouse, library walls cracked, and a six foot statue dropped its staff. The tremor extended to Blue Lake and Freshwater with a big fissure reported. Damage estimated between 2000 and 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
Minerva
County Court House
Hunt
Carnegie Library
Leary Ranch
Freshwater
Blue Lake
San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Eurexa
Washington
Neiither
Coast and Geodetic Survey Observatory
Cheltenham
Fire devastates Gore Bay business district in Manitoba town
A telephone message reports Gore Bay on Manitou Island suffered a major blaze wiping out the business section. Fifteen business places and the lighthouses burned. Gore Bay has about 1,900 inhabitants with losses around 150000 dollars, partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste.,Marie
Mich
Gore Bay
Manitou Island
Death of Dr Henry Hopkins Williams College President
Williamstown reports the death of Dr Henry Hopkins former Williams college president from pneumonia in Rotterdam Holland Tuesday after a six day illness. Cablegram to Col A L Hopkins confirms the passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Henry Hopkins
Williams College
Rotterdam
Holland
A. L. Hopkins
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Persistent Cough
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports winter coughs plagued him until using Dr King's New Discovery. A 50 cent bottle banished the cough and another few doses this winter yielded the same relief. Sold with guarantee at Gering & Co drug store. 50c and 100s trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Gering & Co
Venezuela Crisis Over French Interests In Venezuela
Diplomatic turmoil follows President Castro decision to block Brazilian envoy from handling French interests in Caracas. Venezuelan foreign minister cites risk to relations with Brazil and the United States while neglect of French claims grows. Castro departs for Barquisimento aboard the Restaurador, with Britain invited aboard signaling tension. Netherlands given broad leeway to act. Friesland cruiser idle until next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Willematad
Castro
Venezuela
Jose Paul
France
United States
Brazil
Barquisimento
Tiracas
Puerto Cabello
Hague
Washington
Netherlands
Friesland
Caribbean
Canal Could Be Finished In Five Years Says Goethals
Washington reports Col. Goethals, in charge of the Panama project, believes completion within five years is possible and cheaper than feared. He plans to meet Secretary Wright on the isthmus next month to discuss canal zone topics and next year’s estimates. He may visit Oyster Bay to brief the president before congressional committees visit Panama in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
Col. Goethals
War Wright
Isthmus
Wright
Congress
Oyster Bay
Panama
Bryan's Paper Helps the Fund in Nebraska Drive
In Fairview Nebraska on August 19 William J. Bryan's political paper has raised over 5600 dollars for the Democratic national campaign fund. Subscriptions from individuals clubs and newspapers account for the total with no Bryan personal contribution or excess paper receipts included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Democratic National Campaign
William J. Bryan
Drowning of Dr Joseph Eichberg in Big Tupper Lake
In Tupper Lake New York on August 19 1914 Dr Joseph Eichberg of Cincinnati drowned during a fishing trip. A party including his brother in law Mr Kuhn and guide John Champney capsized the boat while landing a pickerel. Eichberg could not swim and sank immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupper Lake
N. Y
Joseph Eichberg
Cincinnati
Big Tupper Lake
Eichberg
Mr. Kuhn
John Champney
Remarkable Rifle Shooting at Camp Perry Wins Cups
Capt. K. K. V. Casey of the First Delaware achieved extraordinary long range rifle scores at Camp Perry Ohio on August 19. He won both the Leech cup and Wimbledon cup matches with record marks 104 of 105 at 800 900 and 1000 yards in the Leech event and 97 at 1000 yards in Wimbledon beating the 91 mark set by Capt. Richard of Ohio in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
America
K. K. V. Casey
Delaware
Leech
New York
Casey
Capt
Richard
Ohio
Made Consul at Swatow China
Percival Heintzleman of Chambersburg Pennsylvania assistant chief of the Far Eastern affairs division of the state department has been appointed United States consul at Swatow China replacing the late Thomas W Haskins Heintzleman has been connected with the diplomatic and state department service since 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swatow
China
Washington
Percival Heintzleman
Chambersburg
State Department
United States
Thomas W. Haskins
Heintzleman
County Board Adopts Bills and Names Jury for District Court
Plattsmouth Nebraska August 18 1908 Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with all members present. Minutes approved. Bills approved from general fund including wages supplies printing and election notices. Road and bridge fund claims listed. Concrete bids awarded to multiple firms with Wilson Reinforced Concrete Co. low bidder for all work except 40 foot arch. Jury members for the district court chosen from Avoca Nehanka Liberty Rock Bluffs Mt. Pleasant Center Louisville Eight Mile Grove Plattsmouth Weeping Water Tipton Greenwood Elmwood Salt Creek South Bend and other precincts. Adjourned until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
Board of County Commissioners
E. A. Wurl
Mdse
D.C. Rhoden
H.smith
Vdostal
M. L. Friedrich
F. M. Richey
Streight & Streight
Moise
Plattsmouth News
Avoca Lumber Co
Seybert
Viall
Tadlaf
M. Dodville
Ney
W.C. Bartlet
C. F. Vallery
Sa. Lee Arnett
J. HW. Rugha
M. Richey
Geo. H. Jackman
Consten, Co
Richey
Wilson Reinforced Concrete Co
Lincoln Construction Co
Arnold C. Koening
Avoca
E. C. Giberson
Lewis Hoback
Nehanka
Chas. Heebner
Ray Pollard
Liberty
Jeffgy Cress
James Pitman
Will Taylor
First Rock Bluffs
Lloyd Gapen
Wm. Chalfant
Second Rock Bluffs
W. D. Wheeler
Art. Sullivan
Mt. Pleasant
A. F. Boedeker
Dave Foltz
Center
J. F Jameson
Carl Day
Louisville
James Stander
F. H. Nichols
J. R. Noyes
Eight Mile Grove
H. E. Becker
Coun Sears
Nick Schaefer
Walter Propst
Albert Wetenkamp
Luke Wiles
Plattsmouth City
Ray Patterson
Tom
Joe Mullen
Jacob Sehhlanker, Jr
Edward Dorr
Weeping
Louis Dunkak
W. C. Timblin
Assault and attempted rape at Cedar Creek camp
Last Tuesday night B E Hill and wife camping near Cedar Creek were attacked by five drunken men who beat Hill and attempted to assault Mrs Hill. One rescuer likely saved Hill's life by stopping a bottle blow. A second visit warned them to stay silent. Hill filed charges against five men. warrants issued and Sheriff Quinton began pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Hill
Cedar Creek
Hill
Pasture Space For Stock Offered By Walker Place
Stock wanted for pasture cattle or horses with good water. Phone 3 line 5 at Walker place. C A Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Place
C.A. Phillips
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Murray Department
C. C. Parmele
Fredl. Nutzman
W. G. Boedeker
Murray State Bank
Nebraska
Mr. Ray Davies
L. A. Baker
Wm. Murray
Lee Nickels
Omaha
H. T. Baker
Zetta Brown
James Brown
Hervey Gregg
Wyoming
Josephine Alley
J. W. Berger
R. Minford
John Farris
Texas
Chas. Spangler
L. H. Oldham
L. M. McVey
Mont Robb
Friens
Verdon
Flemming
A. L. Baker
Opha
Lake Manawa
J. H. Farris
C. F. Harris
G. M. Minford
J. H. Spangler
Oklahoma
Murray Picnickers
Murray Bathing Club
Rock Bluff
Ora
Winnie Hutchison
Lesna Sams
Union
Thos, Parmele
T. H. Pollock
Rex Young
Timothy
H. G. Todd
Frank Reed
Henry Shrader
J. Emery
Jake Brendel
D. C. Rhoden
Hennings
William Sporer
Chas. Boedeker
Dorothy Davis
Dr. Davis of
G. D. Maks
C. H. Miller
Will Clyer, Jr
Greenwood
Neb. Co
M. Cole
Clara Churchill
Bessie Brendel
Sam Pitman
Miss Terrace Hennings
Schafer
Willsperer
W.G. Boede
Frank Oliver
St. Paul Chicago
Detroit
Ben Beckman
G. D. Ray
George
Entertainment At
Michigan
Dr. Hopkins
Gastro
Doe
Samuel Ptca
Castoria
Bears
Weapper
the Centaver CO
Parry
Te Vora
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