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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
6
Prepared for the Journal readers this Murray page section collects items of local interest for the people of Murray and vicinity. Readers may submit social events, notices, and items of local import to appear under this heading.
Mrs. Tyler Sheppard and Mrs. Henry Sands are listed on the sick list alongside Philip Keil’s baby. J. Young shipped cattle to Omaha, while Mrs. Glen Boedeker shopped in Plattsmouth. The report notes several Omaha trips by residents and tax payments urged at Murray State Bank. Genevieve Marks, daughter of O. D. Marks, remains on the sick list with other neighbors visiting and touring Omaha for Christmas purchases.
Obituary and community notices honor Levi Rusterholtz who lived in Nebraska and Illinois, with family survivors listed. The item mentions church service at Weeping Water, stage plans for a hall play, local travel for a home talent event, corn show in Omaha, and bank condition report for Murray State Bank with thanks to cashier Glen Boedeker. Also notes births, weddings, and funeral attendance by local residents.
The item lists upcoming events and notices for December 12 at Valley Farm including home talent play and social gatherings. It mentions dozens of local residents with sickness travel and social plans, along with holiday preparations, a new piano, and a marriage invitation for Dr. T. J. Brendel and Miss Margaret Jamison.
Members of the home talent group stage a Saturday eventing show titled Valley Farm a modern society comedy with rural life as a backdrop. The cast features strong leads and witty scenes with notable performances by Ferry Dean Silay Keyes Ligy Ann Tucker and Verbena delivering lively parts.
A local notice from Pitman & Davis asks all persons indebted to them to come in and settle their accounts by January 1, 1909. The message highlights the need for funds to continue operating the hardware store.
Maple Grove notes include Ed Gansemer goose match attendance, Louis Puls business trip to Plattsmouth, and Shafer Bros cattle losses. Local blacksmith Rh C Bailey enlarges his shop. Obituary for Levi Rusterholtz details birth in 1838 in Erie county and Nebraska settlement, with funeral at Eight Mile Grove church and burial at Eight Mile Grove cemetery.
The document records a bank statement for RAS banking house detailing capital stock current expenses and taxes and lists certificates of deposit and total assets. It includes signatures of cashiers and directors attesting the statement presented to the State Banking Board and Cass County officers.
Five male Duroc Jersey pigs around 150 pounds each available from H L Oldham of Murray Nebraska. Ready for registration and pickup.
Albert Fickler of Stanton arrives in the city for a short visit with his parents and Crwds at the old home. He wears a happy smile and looks prosperous in his new life.
Will sell two Thoroughbred Short Horn bulls this Saturday December 12 at Sam Smith's barn in Plattsmouth. Ages nine months and one year. Sired by Imported Scotch bull Reg. No. 25470 and out of Scotch Top Short Horn cows noted for beefy type. Chas F Morton.
Frequent colds lead to chronic catarrh if neglected. Try Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee reports it quickly relieved throat and lung trouble. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
Krovhler Bros offers a 10 percent discount at all their stores for the next few days to move to new quarters in the Coates block. The sale is an inducement for quick purchases before moving time and to reduce handling of stock.
Mrs Schmidtman and Mrs Trippens of Plattsmouth visited Saturday and Sunday in Havelock at the home of Mr and Mrs H E Weidman and with Mr and Mrs George Stamm. Joe Mullen, Elmwood lad, accompanied Attorney Deeles Dernier to the city last night. Dernier is in town for legal business and to view the corn show with William Holshuh and others.
Senator-elect W. BL Banting of Union arrived in the city this morning and will remain several days to attend to various business matters.
Dave Young arrived from his Murray area farm and departed on the Barrington train bound for Omaha to attend the corn show during the day.
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