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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
6
Murray activity spans visits from San Jose and Oregon to Plattsmouth and Omaha. Local people attend sales, meetings, and church events, with injuries, illnesses, and estate matters noted. Jubilee Singers and harvest-related work prosper amid community trading and travel.
The three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Fleming west of Murray was seriously scalded Saturday when the child, unseen by the mother, grabbed a bucket of hot water and spilled it on itself. Dr. Brendel from Murray treated the injuries, and though the child endured great agony, recovery is expected.
The Journal notes the marriage of Robin Fitch Jr. of Murray to Elizabeth Mason of this city. The ceremony occurred Saturday evening in the county courthouse with Judge H D Travis officiating. Fitch is a farmer near Murray and Elizabeth Mason teaches near Nehawka.
Uncle James Root's Murray home was burglarized last September while he was away in the east. Clothing silverware and other items were taken but no suspect named. Recently the stolen goods surfaced near an elevator hidden under grain doors suggesting local culprits. Root seeks to identify the thieves.
Little Vera Hatchett hosted a combined birthday and Thanksgiving party at her parents home last Thursday. Many of her young friends attended and all enjoyed a joyful afternoon before saying goodbye. Attendees included Alice Gableman Olga Minfold Clara Young Marie Davis Mabel Cline Ethel Spangler Ruth Lindsay Louise Lindsay Bessie Cook Opha Baker Leora Brown Catherine Brown Catherine Berger Mae Loughridge Velma Wood Lor etta Carroll Josephine Weber Ruth Hamilton.
Mrs. Clint Totten recounts a comic accident when her husband put out a shotgun blast chasing noisy dogs. He ended up wedged head and limbs in a fourteen gallon stone jar on the porch and then refused to perform for more. The tale blends danger with laughter as he is freed.
Drs Newell and Tracy will be in Murray on Tuesday each week for office hours with Dr Gilmore.
The notice notes spring stock preparation beginning October 12 with price reductions on all buggies and surveys on hand until sold. It also mentions M. Hild offering special piano prices throughout the month, with continued notations from D. HL. Coon urging consideration.
Rogar Howard reports on a visit by Chancellor Andrus to discuss easier spelling led by Teddy Roosevelt era ideas. The exchange avoided politics and marriage reform, with warnings about impure blood and a plug for Burdock Blood Bitters as a health aid.
The text claims the product offers a guarantee of perfect food and guards against the health issues associated with alum, alum phosphate, and other low grade powders.
Elias Aalel a New York broker woke to two revolvers held to his face on East Sixty third Street near Fifth Avenue. The intruders, who used a sawed iron bar and a broken glass panel to enter, beat him and escaped with valuables left behind as a servant summoned help.
Six yearling steers were stolen from Fred Smith near Mecosta and driven to Big Rapids eighteen miles away where a local butcher bought them for 107 dollars. Officers confirm the thief, a young man, has fled. The suspect’s stepfather was working on the original farm.
Dee Me may have been murdered. Obear Adams, a laundry agent, was found dead from a bullet wound at his home. A revolver lay on the floor, and the lack of powder burns casts doubt on the coroner’s verdict of death by own action. No motive for suicide is known.
Marquette report states John Paquette, a trusted prisoner who escaped three years ago with thirty days left, was recaptured at Freeport Illinois and sent back to prison.
The forecast shows a mix of clearing skies and decidedly colder conditions across Minnesota, Tidiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa. High northerly winds expected in the north, with very cold air prevalent, as conditions clear in some areas and remain cold in others.
The W E C ladies will serve dinner and supper on Saturday December 8 in the building east of Kinsman and Ramee's meat market. An electrical Thanksgiving display will be shown, with admission fifty cents. The Nebraska American Concert Band performs a Rossini and Bellini suite at Parmele theatre Saturday afternoon and night December 8. Also listed is a for rent notice for a suite of rooms in Waterman block.
Citizens urge intensified advocacy for street lighting, asking council members to secure affordable, locally provided illumination. The piece rebuts delays, praises a once-excellent system, and calls the Glenwood option if the hometown company fails to act, urging action before the next council meeting.
Maple Grove reports on travel by Jake Hild to Nehawka and visits by W H Puls, John Bock, P A Hild, and William Puls clan. A pony loss near Miss Geraldine Young, a public sale at Bert Jameson’s, a December 15 dance at W H Puls, and local trade ads for silks and cigars complete the fragmentary community update.
Nehawka notes show Mr. and Mrs. Kropp visiting Grandpa Sturm who remains very ill. A windmill accident near Porter injures Mr. Knabe with no broken bones reported. Various local families host, visit, and attend meals across Thanksgiving week, including Wunderlichs, Hansen, and Schomakers.
On Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grant hosted a large gathering for their 23rd wedding anniversary. Guests arrived from morning till late, sharing food and laughter in a joyful, well hosted event. The Journal notes the couple’s hospitality and wishes them many more happy years together.
Mr E G Case a mail carrier from Canton Center Conn praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as king of all cures for croup and a reliable remedy for coughs and colds with no bad after effects sold by F G Fricke & Co and George DMent.
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