Murdock Social News and Local Happenings
Village residents share flu cases family gatherings and visits. Basketball game, Murdock versus Avoca, ends 16 to 10 for the visitors. Notables include Miss Florence Thimgan at Grand Island and Judge W. E. Newkirk visiting relatives. Families travel to Omaha for Thanksgiving and local garage business expands. 4 H project leaders organize a western Cass county group for better future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Viola Everett
Apa McHaigh
Roy Gortney
Bert Jamison
Avoca
L. B. Gortheyan
George Vanderberg
Eichvard
Arthur Jones
Florence Thimgan
Grand Island
Wm. Rikki
W. E. Newkirk
L. D. Lee
John Epping
Entle
Wm. Smith
Ithica
A. H. Ward
Art
Mesdames
H. A. Tool
H. V. McDonald
Omaha
Louis McGuire
Hampton
J. Hitchcock
Havelock
Lewis- Neitzel
Cass County
Tool
Clerk Henry A Tool Recognized for 29 Years Service
Henry A Tool has served 29 years as clerk of Modern Woodmen of America camp 1849. He has maintained excellent conduct of camp affairs and earned a gold inlaid lapel button marking his 25 years of constant service. Members praise his steadfast dedication and commend his valuable contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Tool
Woodman of America
Order
Kruger Secures Work With Ashland Contractors
On last Wednesday John W. Kruger visited Ashland and got employed by Baker & Holder, contractors for a large Methodist church to be erected there. Kruger plans to work on the project and, if unable to pick corn, will take other tasks as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
John W. Kruger
Baker & Holder
Mr. Kruger
John
Local residents honor J. Johanson on 53rd mile post
A party and supper at J. Johanson's home celebrated his fifty third mile post. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Rikli and family Miss Mildred Foster and Miss Lois Vanvalkingberg Albert Theil Emil Kuehn and families of Murdock and Ronald Schlict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Johanson
Leo Rikli
Mildred Foster
Lois Vanvalkingberg
Albert Theil
Emil Kuehn
Murdock
Ronald Schlict
Local Family Notes Mention Health and Visitors
The column mentions Emeier and his wife of Elmwood and Miss Hilda Vogler near Manley. Uncle Henry Schlueter, recently ill with bronchitis, is reported improved and planning to resume activities soon after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeier
Elmwood
Hilda Vogler
Near Manley
Henry Schlueter
Mr. Schlueter
Coal Mines Idle After UMW Refusal to Ratify
Montana coal mines remain idle after United Mine Workers district 27 members voted against the new wage agreement. Operators closed mines citing the referendum defeat and said coal stock should cover demand. District 27 president Carl Kansela will convene an executive meeting to assess next steps. Montana supplies about 90 percent of the state's coal, per the state railroad commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Montana
United Mine Workers Union District No
Carl Kansela
United Mine Workers of America
Monfant Fields
State Railroad Commission
Influenza Outbreak Expands Across Southern California
Los Angeles reports 600 new influenza cases raising January total to 2 821 with nearly seventy deaths this period. Pasadena and other counties lift or delay school closures as health officials warn peak not yet reached amid continued spread.
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Los Angeles
Pasadena
California
Orange
San Bernadino
Ventura
Santa Barbara
Merchant Advertising Year Round Knows No Slack Period
A regular advertiser notes continuous business flow with no slack periods, emphasizing steady demand and ongoing promotions throughout the year.
Order of Hearing for Administratrix Appointment in Cass County
In the matter of the estate of John Cory deceased Florence Coleman petitions to be named administratrix. The hearing is set for January 4 1925 at 10 a m in Cass County Court. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Dated December 8 1928. MARTIN TIDD County Judge. A H Duxbury Attys.
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Nebraska
Cass County
John Cory
Florence Coleman
Plattsmouth Journal
Martin & Tidd
A. H. Duxbury
Notice on Petition for Settlement of Account in Cass County
In Cass county Nebraska the petition of H A Schneider for final settlement and estate distribution in the Mary C Murphy estate is set for December 21 1928 at 10 am. The hearing requires publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing. County Judge signs the order and seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Mary C. Murphy
H. A. Schneider
Plattsmouth Journal
Report on the 54th WCTU National Meet in Boston
Officers and delegates return from the Boston convention with plans for 1929 temperance work. Ella Boole anchors a pro prohibition keynote, and speakers include U S Prohibition head James Doran and education leaders. The event highlights youth involvement, Willebrandt praise, and a 361,000 names pledge supporting the 18th Amendment. Officers reelected and membership up by 35,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ella A. Boole
America
James M. Doran
U. S
Prohibition
American
Doran
Gifford Gordon
Australia
Col
Patrick H. Callahan
Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Madame Barrakat
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Joseph B. Egan
Harvard School
Charles Town
Mass
Charl Williams
Washington, D. C
National Education Association
Young People’s
Winona R. Jewell
Young People’s Branch
Margaret C. Munns
Anna Marden DeVo
Sarah H. Hoge
Nelle G. Burger
Pioneer Cities and Towns of the Territorial Days
A survey of Nebraska towns from the territorial era chronicling Plattsmouth Bellevue Omaha Brownville and others. It covers incorporation dates names shifts and historic factors shaping early settlements along the Missouri frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Star
Plattsmouth
Bellevue
Omaha
Brownville
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Lula Mae Coe
the Star
Cornhusker
Louisiana Purchase
Nebraska Territory
Askatope
Bon Homme City
Wacapana
Omadi
Bleuburg
Mahala City
Wyoming
Tekamah
Desoto
Fontenelle
Florence
Atlanta Merchant Slain in Auto Near His Business
G Hall Davis head of an Atlanta automobile agency was shot five times by W W Shippey a 28 year old grocery warehouse clerk who surrendered at police headquarters He alleged his wife was involved with Davis and that the crime was a desparate act in a personal feud Davis a 38 year old married father of a six year old daughter was a prominent West End businessman active in civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
G. Hall Davis
W.W. L. Shippey
Davis
Davie
West End
Mexican Escape From County Jail After Disturbance
The Mexican man known as Wizard who caused trouble in Alvo on Wednesday and was jailed here escaped last night through a small jail window. Sheriff Bert Reed relocated him to an upper cell with a tight window to prevent exits, but Wizard slipped away, marking a second similar escape since former Sheriff Quinton’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany— Antonio Wizard
Alvo
Bert Reed
Wizard
Quinton
Spotted Hound Dog Found West of Plattsmouth
A found hound dog is located west of Plattsmouth. Finder asked to notify Willis Eatog in Union, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Hound Dog
Plattsmouth
Willis Eatog
Union
Neb
Christmas Cards Now Ready at Bates Book and Stationery
Bates Book and Stationery Store offers the largest line of Christmas cards this season with many suitable for name engraving. Early buyers are urged to visit the shop to select cards and allow time for printing or engraving. Call during the coming week to view the collection before it sells out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Stationery Store
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and Remembe
Farmers’ Elevator
Murdock, Nebraska
A. H. Jacobson
Sandholm
Theo. Carnes
Chevrolet
George Utt
Rock Island Station
A. Y
W.C. T. U. National Meet
R. B. Hayes
Cass, Nemaha
Johnson Counties
Fort Atkinson
Fort Calhoun
Missouri River
South Nebraska City
Kearney City
de Soto
Post Office Department
Hernado de Soto
J. C. Mitchell
B. B. Frazer
Fontanelle
Quincy
Ill
C. N. Tyson
Nebraska Stock Company
Council Bluffs
Suse Elk ‘Horn
Ston Fanbery
Aire
Neieeago
la Platte
Larimer
Decatur
T. J. Hinton
Decatur Town and Ferry Company
Peter A. Sarpy
Salem
Peace
Abraham Lincoln
Covington
Harney City
Newport
South Sioux City
Louisville
Papillion
Columbus Company
Columbus, O
North Bend
St. Helena
Weeping Water
Dakota City Land Company
Beatrice
West Point
Elkhorn River
Richardson County
Rule
Charles Rouleau
Fremont
Was River Port
Pawnee City
Kearney
Fort Childs
Kearney Junction
Table Rock
Arago
Buffalo
N. Y
Dixon
Falls City
Peru
Milford
South Bend
Wisner
Linwood
Octavia
Pioneer Town Site Company
Cedar Creek
Stove Creek
Tecumseh
John Moulden
Lincoln
Lancaster
Capitol
Norfolk
Newcastle
Wood River Center
Shelton
John Oak
Oakland
Springranch
Lexington
Plum Creek
Limegrove
John Sanders
Platter Sanders
Platte Valley
Platte
Valley
Powell
Holland
Central City
Old Lone Tree
Plains
Genoa
Mexican
Martin Sorenson
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