Local notes and social updates from Nebraska City
A roundup of visits, deliveries and events includes Timothy seed for sale by H G Todd, regional visitors from Omaha Plattsmouth and Texas, dances in Jenkins hall, a baby boy born to Rev and Mrs Lucas, travel to Canada Oklahoma and Minnesota, illnesses and recoveries, social teas and dinners, a cement walk by Dr Gilmore, and a large funeral of Mrs J B Seybolt with local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
H. G. Todd
James Holmes
Omaha
Georgie Creamer
Levi Rusterholtz
Plattsmouth
Eva Allison
Jenkins’ Hall
Mr. Lewis
Missouri
Jeff Lewis
Shorthorn Bull for Sale in Rock Bluffs
One good yearling Shorthorn registered bull offered for sale by Mark White of Rock Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark White
Rock Bluffs
Missionary Society Delights Members With Mrs Spangler's Luncheon
The Isles Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. John Spangler's pleasant home last Friday afternoon. After business and the customary program, about fifty attendees enjoyed an elaborate two course luncheon prepared by Mrs. Spangler with assistance from Olga Minford Lucile Rice and Ethel Spangler. Attendees included Mrs. Lee Ferris Mrs. John Ferris Mrs. Oscar Gapen Mrs. Will Jean Mrs. Chas Spangler Mrs. Will Sporer Mrs. Will Smith Mrs. John Edmunds Mrs. Al Kennedy Mrs. James Allison Mrs. William Longbridge Mrs. Dave Lloyd Mrs. Val Gobbleman Mrs. Meek and Mrs. Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Isles
Spangler
Lee Ferris
John Ferris
Oscar Gapen
Will Jean
Chas. Spangler
Will Sporer
Will Smith
John Edmunds
al. Kennedy
James Allison
William Longbridge
Dave Lloyd
Val Gobbleman
Meek
Sullivan
Returned from Mexico land purchase near Las Vegas New Mexico
Charles Boedeker of Murray returned on No 19 from Las Vegas New Mexico where he examined and bought land sixteen miles east of the city near Santa Fe Hot Springs. He reports fertile soil ample rainfall and a steady beneficial rain during the stay. He traveled via the Santa Fe road from Kansas City and back on the K C and Burlington lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boedeker
Murray
Las Vegas
N. M
Boedeker
Santa Fe
Kansas City
K. C
Burlington
Flashes From Rock Bluffs July 1908 River Excursion
KinG Hint Nebraska August 24 1908 reports a river fishing trip by George Smith and family to Fred Patterson's with a seine and boat. Smith lurches into shallow water, saves himself, then notes the seine and river bottom are uneven. Later August 20 1908 Louis Banard returns home from work to a birthday gathering with Wes Bennett Isaac Cummings Fred Patterson Ora Hutchison Leona Lambert Ernest Hutchison Roy Hutchison Eddie Ranard and others for games and a long pleasant evening with lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
King Snipe
Fred Patterson
Mr. Smith
Wesley Bennett
Isaac Cummings
Candidate Announcement for Congress Nomination
Dr. A. P. Fitzsommons declares candidacy for Congress in the first district subject to Democratic and People’s Independent voters. The notice signals a formal campaign entry ahead of party actions and primary selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Democratic and
People’s Ind
A. P Fitzsommons
Murdoch News Notes and Local Happenings
Local items include visiting relatives in Kansas, a new residence being built west of town, a sign painter decorating business places, and the Murdock Telephone directory showing prosperity. Births, harvest reports, a ball game result, and a 92 year old Cass county resident’s death are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Ranke
Crampein
M. W. Moore
H. Westlake
South Dakota
Murdock Telephone Company
C. B. Jones
Stratton
Neb
H. V. McDonald
H. A. Tool
Hornbeck
C. J. Leis
Dr. Hoops
Grand Ball at Murray in Jenkins' Hall Saturday
A grand ball will be held in Jenkins hall Murray on Saturday night August 29 under G E Berger management. The Colored Orchestra of Omaha will provide music as at the last dance. All attendees are guaranteed a pleasant time and a welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Vitch
Texas
Gilmore
Rex Young
Pearl
One Lowery
Chillicothe
John Young
Lew Young
Canada
Marks
Minnesota
James
Miss Brooks
Kansas City
J. Lewis
Young
Jenkins’ Hall
Murray
G. E. Berger
Colored Orchestra of
Omaha
Brown & Co Collapse Shocks New York Stock Market
The brokerage firm A. G. Brown & Co’s failure, reportedly over 1 million dollars, unsettled trading after last Saturday’s dramatic session. The firm’s suspension halted settling of about 277,000 of 700,000 shares, with branches in Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Erie, and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. G. Brown & Co
Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
A. O. Brown & Co
Buchanan
Thomas W. Lawson
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Cleveland Stock Exchange
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Erie
Toronto
Broad Street
Albert O. Brown
Lewis Ginter Young
G. Lee Stout
Edward F. Buchanan
Samuel C. Brown
W. Rhea Whitman
A. ©. Brown & Co
Maple Grove Notes and Local Travels
Maple Grove reports several residents making trips including Louie Puls to the county seat and Wm Puls with Chas Engelkemeir to Plattsmouth. Families visit relatives, while Mrs Schaefer and Philip go to Loup county. Funeral attendance at Murray is noted and others plan trips to Canada to view land prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Puls
Wm. Puls
Chas. Engelkemeir
Plattsmouth
T. E. Fulton
Nehawka
Chas. Herren
W. H. Puls
Alfred Osks
Jefferson County
Levi Austerholtz
Schaefer Bros
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Manley
J. B. Seybolt
Murray
Louis
John Young
Canada
For Sale 47 Acres Land With Improvements
For sale 47 acres of land including 40 acres cultivation and 7 acres pasture. House and barn with well and cistern, apple and peach orchard, small fruits, all fenced. Stone quarry in corner of pasture. Price 2200 dollars, 1200 cash, balance time if desired. M. Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Archer
Important Decision on Triner Medicines Tax Status
A Chicago manufacturer announces that Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine and Triner's Angelica Bitter Torie are medicines and exempt from a special tax. The note praises product quality and lists Jos. Triner's address. Also mentions a 13 room house for sale and a local Majestic program for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triner
Jos. Triner
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Plattsmouth Nebraska Mortgage Association Statement 1902
T M Patterson secretary swears the statement of the association's condition is true and correct. The document notes first mortgage loans stock loans delinquent interest premiums and other assets. Notary public Clara Brown witnesses the sworn statement dated July 8th 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Errant I
T. M. Patterson
Edwindham
FE. Barwick
Minister Rev. Albert Trick Kills Self in Mills Hotel
New York Aug 26 Rev Albert H Trick half blind and disillusioned with the church shot and killed himself in a Mills hotel room. Once pastor in Chicago and later at Saratoga he had no regular pastorate for years and survived as an insurance agent. In a letter he blamed untruth and insincerity in the church and said modern worship mimics Robert Ingersoll more than Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Albert H
Mills Hotel
Chicago
Saratoga
N. Y
Charles N. Dowd
Jesus
Robert Ingersoll
President Roosevelt Trip To Dedicate Public Library
The president Mrs Roosevelt Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt departed Oyster Bay on the yacht Sylph at 5 30 pm for Jordanville New York to attend the dedication of a library in honor of Douglas Robinson's mother. Gov Macoon of Cuba joined them at New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Ethel Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Jordanville
Douglas Robinson
Macoon
Cuba
New York City
Cuban Elections Set for November 14 in Cuba
Governor Charles E. Magoon announced during a Sagamore Hill conference with President Roosevelt that Cuba will hold presidential and congressional elections on November 14. The inauguration of the newly elected president is planned for January 28, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Cala
Charles E. Magoon
Cuba
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
For Rent 0 Room House Near H M Shops
Rent notice offers a 0 room house in fine condition for boarders near H M shops. See Henry Gering. Lone Harp Concert is a treat for all music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H&m
Henry Gering
Lone Harp
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. C. Parmele
Fred L. Nutzman
W. G. Boedeker
Murray State Bank
Murray, Nebraska
Glen Bordeker
James Brown
Zell Brown
Warren Wiley
Kensington
Lucas
Christian Church
Rev. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Lloyd Gappen
Mrs. Jones
Miss Valley
W. S. Smith
J. Smith
Mynard
Mexico
Louis Banard
King Hint
Nes
Murdoch
Wm. Newman
E. J. Tool and Wife
Kansas
Billy Monroe
Martin & Tool
Mrs. Rosa Wait
Mrs. Wirth
Murdock
Louisville
P. J. Crank
Union State Bank
Dakotas
A. Stocketsky
Germany
Bryan
John Ridgeway
Robert Metteer
Cass County
Peter Eveland
What Is
Castoria
Wall
John W. Rhoads
D. W Noel
Maple Grove
J. H. Thrasher
Coates Block
the Majestic
Plattsmouth Loan and Building
Nebraska
Liabi
Esse Eeas
Pendito Res
Wessaac
Church
Self
Presbyterian
Jordanville, N. Y
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