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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
4
Last week in Murray and surrounding towns residents kept busy with corn picking, deliveries, and visits. Names named include Jacob Minnear Fred Warner Charles Boedeker Jr and many others as they ran errands, attended events such as a roller skating party and a Presbyterian bazaar and helped with farm and building tasks.
Mr W and Dull were Plattsmouth visitors Saturday. Amos Wright finished a corn picking job for Nick Fredrich. Adolph Tinkes of Plattsmouth visited brother Ludwig and family. Wim Marsch and son Frank handled business in Plattsmouth. Olif Gilmore, once ill, has recovered and may return to school.
Miss Blanche Scotten spent the weekend at Elmwood as a guest of Freda Lyle. Earn Carroll and family near Union joined Carroll at his home for Thanksgiving. Mr. W. Seyboldt shredded corn fodder with help from E. W. Milburn. W. H. Puls conducted business in Plattsmouth last Saturday. D. Schopp near Nehawka did plumbing for George E. Nickels. Helen and Delbert Todd, state university students, spent Thanksgiving at home. George Tanner and wife visited Weeping Water briefly. James Tigner near Union was in Murray on business. Catherine and Leora Crown returned from Lincoln for vacation.
Rhoden’s hogs escaped and one hog weighing about three hundred pounds went missing during the break. A thorough search has failed to locate the animal, leaving residents astonished at how a large hog can be so easily lost.
Barred Plymouth Rock roosters for sale at 1.50 each. Phone 1511 D. A. Young Mourray, Neb. Ted Barrows very sick reports from the bedside of Mr. T. 8. Barrows who has been confined to his bed for the last two weeks. He is very sick with typhus fever and condition is critical despite efforts.
Pure bred Buff Orpington cockrels offered at two dollars each if sold before December 1. Mrs J H Brown lists contact at phone 2412 in Murray Nebraska for buyers.
Jack West who ran the eating house and confectionery at Scotty's old stand was seized by a severe gall stone attack and was taken to Omaha for hospital care. He remains in critical condition though some days ago showed slight improvement. Mrs. West visited him in Omaha last Tuesday evening and the hope is for his return home soon.
D. A. Young offers a number of pure brood sows of the Spotted Poland China strain for sale, spring farrow and food size, at reasonable prices. Also three bronze cobblers available for purchase.
Dr B F Brendel has made substantial health progress. For the first time in fifteen weeks he retrieved his mail from the post office. He remains weak but able to go out, greeted by many friends. For sale Pure bred Duroc Jersey boars. Cheaper than you can raise them. Searl & Davis Murray Neb Swks-w
Z W Shrader of Nehawka shipped three double deck cars carrying 760 sheep to the Omaha market last Tuesday with enough left to total 1 000. The operation involved Mont Shrader Herman Beck Tony Shrader Alba Ingwereon and Parr Young assisting in driving and loading the stock. They preferred Nebraska as home despite their Westward travels and visits to major Northwest cities and the Columbia River area in Washington.
Joe Misek sparked a dangerous scene while soldering a gasoline barrel as onlookers recoiled. The barrel exploded last week, ripping a bottom piece free and smashing the door, stirring the town. Misek declares the episode over and invites others to try if they wish, but not him.
The Christian Church in Murray will host services Sunday at 2 30 led by Rev. George W. Robb pastor of Weeping Water. Robb is well known locally and expected to deliver the discourse.
Miss Leona Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Wright, remains very ill at home with pneumonia after several days of medical care. Friends of the family hope for her swift recovery and renewed health.
At a rural garage south of Weeping Water Ferman Wagegener runs an active repair shop with capacity for three cars, five waiting, and battery building and repair services. He also makes his own electric light from a plant and tests all work before releasing it.
The Lewiston group served a Thanksgiving dinner and supper last Thursday with a good crowd and favorable comments about the food. They realized 107 dollars from the event, offered supper at five cents, and thanked Stanfield bookstore for roses, Wergrich and Hadrabe for Edison use, and Miss Effa Patterson for readings.
Everyone is invited to a box social at Eight Mile Grove school district No. 25 on Wednesday evening December 7th. All ladies are asked to bring boxes. Mae Barker, Teacher.
The Journal office advertises a wide selection of blank books available for purchase. Customers can obtain different sizes styles and bindings to fit their needs.
The Blues entertained the Reds in a church Sunday school contest last Saturday evening. A large crowd attended the event at the church and enjoyed an excellent program and a sumptuous feed, with both sides pleased by the lively performance.
The Triner's Wall Calendar 1922 presents nine small pictures of famous pioneers from various countries, including Fulton, Stephenson, Copernicus, Curie, Volta, Tesla, Roentgen, and Tuiner. Aimed at home decoration, it invites readers to send 10 cents for mailing costs and to ask druggists to stock Triner's Bitter Wine.
Taken up at my place southwest of Mynard a dark red cow giving milk. Owner can reclaim by proving property paying for care feed and this advertisement. Contact W F Nolte Mynard Nebraska phone 614.
The Journal offers the most complete selection of school supplies available, covering every item a student may need for work and study.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church at Cedar Creek plan a bazaar and supper on December 3 Saturday evening. Everybody cordially invited.
Mr and Mrs Charles Russell of Gonez have stayed several days at Mrs Mira McDonald’s home. They drove from their home in their auto and recently returned from a trip to the western coast spent over the past three months sightseeing.
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