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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
5
Local residents from Murray and nearby Plattsmouth share Thanksgiving visits and family news. Residents report improved health, travels to Lincoln for study and work, and tender, friendly gatherings at homes across the region. A bazaar at the Presbyterian church and a sermon by Rev. Mitchell draw readers to community events.
Local notes report butter and cream prices at Murray Cream Station and planned Saturday sales. Attendees include Miss Smisgothel Farris and Miss Olee Minuford visiting relatives and university friends. Residents like Mrs. Joseph Cook and Miss Nite joined Lewiston church dinner. Kilke Rys and George Brinklow travel for business. Tiernan Smith shows improved health. townsfolk plan Presbyterian bake sale and Christmas sittings, with various chores and visits through the weekend.
The sale will be held at the church parlor this Saturday. It begins about two o'clock with ponds on sale and supper served from five to seven o'clock.
Hiatt and Trett faced burglary damage after thieves broke into their store and stole goods. The glass was replaced at a cost of 36 dollars, added to the total loss from the break in. The outlaws caused further expense by risking more glass breakage and road damages.
In Murray a new ad announces J. A. Scotten moving into the room beside the blacksmith shop to deal in cream milk butter and eggs and all country produce. He has long worked in Murray and will pay cash for all he handles promising fair prices and good service to gain patrons.
A large group of friends and neighbors from Murray and beyond gathered at Ernest Carroll's home last Saturday evening to celebrate his upcoming thirty fifth birthday. The event featured a merry crowd and a luncheon prepared by Mrs Carroll, with Mr and Mrs McC C Carroll, Ernest's parents, in attendance and sharing in the celebration.
C H Roedeker recently returned from a two week stay with his daughter in Everett Missouri. He praises a Thanksgiving dinner prepared by the women of the Presbyterian church describing it as fit for the Gods and full of generous offerings. He notes the hospitable spirit of the people in the Show Me State.
Mrs Gerald Royal of near Norfolk underwent a serious operation for appendicitis at a Norfolk hospital. The procedure was severe but she is recovering as well as can be expected and her bedside reports offer encouragement for a full recovery. Mr Gerald Royal is identified as the son of Mrs W A Royal of Murray.
An imitation blue beaver ladies sailor hat was found in Murray. The owner may claim it by visiting the office and paying for the advertisement. Dr. B. F. Brendel.
A Lincoln party including Jemicon and wife with Miss Grace and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bates and their daughter, joined by Dr. and Mrs. Grendel of Murray, for Thanksgiving hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J. Grendel. The merry crowd enjoyed the occasion.
New York Baldwin apples for sale offered by Banning and Nickles and J W Edmonds at Murray. Apply at the first two addresses or to J W Edmonds at Murray.
Charles M. Reid, long troubled by a sore thumb from corn picking, was taken by his physician Dr. B. F. Brendel to Omaha last Monday. At Ford Hospital the thumb was opened and the bone scraped in a severe operation. He remained hospitalized and is hoped to improve soon.
An ad offers customers a price advantage when trading in Murray products at the store. It states that even if not buying in the same line, customers will receive the same price benefit on cream and two cents more per pound on butter fat than the cash value. The message urges readers to support the new enterprise.
Marie Puls and Leora Faris were ill during the period. several students and friends visited homes in Plattsmouth and nearby. The new school walks are finished and welcomed. the box social raised $1230 to be used for school needs. Miahel Howard prepared eighty six algebra problems. Mrasch and Secotten received candies and votes for popularity at the event.
For sale Duroc Jersey boars offered by Albert Young of Alurray Nebraska at five dollars each.
Advertising copy announces two films for Saturday. The Finger Prints is described as a stirring detective picture with exciting episodes. A Lion Alliance is another feature with startling situations. Prices are regular and the show opens promptly at the usual hour.
Two affordable items offered for sale described as in good condition. Includes Fiion 16-J designation.
Triner's Wall Calendar presents a 192 series themed on reconstruction after wartime upheaval. The centrepiece features maps of European nations showing postwar changes and new boundaries, including Italy Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Poland and Germany. The piece promotes Tuiner's Bitter Wine as aiding health and appetite. a 15 cent mailing request directs readers to Joseph Triner Company Chicago.
The Christian Church in Murray will hold a bazaar this Saturday at the church parlors. Dinner and supper will be served by church ladies.
Murray Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with the sermon on Proof of Stewardship led by Pastor A G Hollowell on next Lord's Day.
Mr J A Scotten announces a new produce market in Murray to buy cream and poultry. The venture aims to offer fair service and prices, inviting community support and favorable reception for growth.
Near Murray Harry G. Todd was driving to Lincoln with crates of chickens fruit and clothing in a truck when a large car driven by a reckless man passed and struck the rear hub sending Todd into a roadside ditch. The thief party took valuables and the other man sued Todd for 200 dollars. Todd vows to fight in court.
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