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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
6
Murray and Plattsmouth reports describe the Presbyterian bazaar set for December 3 at Loughridge hall with donations and draws, plus multiple local visits, illnesses, auto trips, and social events. The note highlights wedding attendance in Nebraska City for Hugh Robb and Norma Stanford, with community ties to Murray.
The Journal publisher spent a day in Murray visiting friends and diners with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berger. Locals welcomed the crew warmly and expressed appreciation for the community support and the publication’s local news coverage.
A barn at the G. M. Minford Place burned down on Tuesday, 20 by 52 feet, with insurance lapsed. John Beckman’s farm near Eight Mile Grove lost harnesses and grain. stock saved. A second blaze at the Chase Troop farm near Will Renner damaged harnesses and grain. stock saved. Cause unknown in both fires.
From South Africa W A Scott and family, who for sixty days hunted there, expected home Wednesday evening. The piece notes hunting stories ahead, compares to T R, and says many days were spent along the Kaw river in Kansas. Scott returns in good trim for winter work.
J W Holmes, a Murray motorist, notes 47 miles to Lincoln and 46 to Omaha via Louisville. He and his wife and Mr and Mrs Brown toured to Lincoln for Thanksgiving and Omaha, comparing routes and speed indicators. He believes the Nebraska road is faster and predicts the Platte River bridge will reshape travel once completed.
Two Sunday school classes were invited to Mrs. Lloyd Gapen’s Pleasant home the evening before Thanksgiving for games and music. Attendees included Esther Rice Fight Moore Copenhaver Harris Murray Jenkins Adams and others from Alva Oklahoma and surrounding families.
On Tuesday afternoon Charley Carroll nearly suffered serious burns while helping neighbor J W Berger butcher a hog. The two lifted a large boiler of hot water. Carroll slipped, water spilled on his arm and glove, Berger steadied the boiler saving him from worse injuries. He only sustained painful blisters.
Ladies of the Christian church announce their annual bazaar on December 17 in the church Sunday school room. A wide array of useful articles and fine foods from the market will be for sale as suitable presents. Further details will appear next week.
John Johnson and family of Herm an Nebraska faced diphtheria quarantine in Weeping Water while visiting Mrs. Johnson's parents Dr. and Mrs. Buller. Their son Claire fell ill delaying plans to visit Murray with J. W. Berger. The father returned home. mother and child remain in Weeping Water.
Strong evidence notes State Organizer Hellig of the Owls Lodge doing good work around Murray as members travel to Plattsmouth Tuesday evening for nitlatory work. Names listed include M. G. Churchill Wl Seybolt Phil Lambert Dr J F Brendel Lloyd Gapen W B Virgin O V Virgin. They report a fine time.
Holmes and Smith advertise warm fur overcoats available at low prices. The offer claims prices comparable to Omaha and Plattsmouth and other western towns.
A fine full blood Jersey Curve pig with pedigree donated by H. L. Oldham will be drawn at the Presbyterian bazaar next Saturday evening. The winner can have the registration papers made out by Mr. Oldham, and tickets are selling quickly.
J R Vallery a prominent Casa county farmer from west of Mynard visited the South Omaha market Tuesday and bought a carload of feeders for fattening on his farm. He returned home Wednesday morning.
The Murray Dancing Club invites all to a Saturday evening dance at Jenkins Wall in Murray. Jacobs Orchestra of Omaha will provide music. organizers promise a pleasant, well attended event and urge everyone to attend for a memorable night.
One hundred loads of stove length wood for sale plus hedge posts and corn crib posts available. Local seller offers bundled timber and supporting posts suitable for farms and homesteads.
John Durman announces a new horseshoeing shop at the Ora Dawson place offering guaranteed satisfaction to customers needing horse shoeing services.
Dr Newell offers first class dental work with a weekly Tuesday appointment window from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Murray. Satisfaction is guaranteed to patients seeking comprehensive dental care and checkups.
Holmes and Smith, as usta, announce a forthcoming display of a fine line of holiday goods. Await their opening in a few days for the new assortment.
A handicap bout set for December 15 at Parmele Theatre features Lee Fickler of Plattsmouth vs Kid Parker of Alliance. Parker will throw Fickler two pinfalls in 30 minutes while Parker weighs 180 pounds and Fickler 145. A preliminary between Thede Amick and William Seyboldt will precede the main event.
The Syrup Kings of King Hill Patterson and Thomas receive thanks from The Quality Unequaled The Journal for two glass jars of their extra refined syrup left on the editor’s desk. The firm’s syrup is praised for color and flavor as rivals are noted to be few. A rumoured syrup factory by King Hill Commercial club aims to double output next season. Patterson shipped four gallons to G B Pocock with no bill and received a $3 50 check by mail.
Mr. T. H. Cromwell, formerly Cass county farmer and stock dealer, spent last evening in Plattsmouth and left for Glenwood this morning. His mother Mrs. Jesse Cromwell, about seventy three, is very critically ill and not expected to survive. She formerly lived near Victoria post office in the county, and is an aunt of J. B. Douglass of this city.
Spring male Duroc Jersey pigs for sale. Contact N for details in Laurens.
A lady’s fur scarf is missing between Avoca and Murray. Finder will confer a favor by leaving it with Sheriff C. D. Quinton. 11 28 2nd link.
Two thoroughbred Poland China pigs are listed for sale and inquiries are directed to Sam Gilmour at William Gil mounts.
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