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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
6
Numerous brief items from Murray Nebraska and nearby areas detail visitors and ailments. Ed Slocum and Will Dull travelers, with many neighbors and relatives mentioned in social calls, illnesses, births, and weddings. A clearance sale at M. H. Davis in Murray caps the list.
A mixed program of Christmas dialogues songs and recitations includes the play The Sweet Family given by and for the benefit of district No 18. The event takes place Friday evening December 22 1944 at Mount Hope church two and a half miles northeast of Union. Admission 15 cents. Mrs L Queen Teacher.
The performer presents a varied program from humor to pathos and drama to sentiment, portraying dozens of distinct characters in costume. Critics praise his realism, facial control, and emotional range, noting he never repeats a single character as he shifts through personas.
A bleak vignette portrays a ruined scene near a wall with ghastly remains and a muffled final song. Shattered imagery describes bulging eyes and a lifeless body, ending with a failed attempt to speak into a damaged telephone.
All heating stoves are discounted to clear space with special prices on Quick Meal Ranges. Prices apply to stock on hand and are available while supplies last. Come early and choose your stove or range. John Bauer.
The LadiesAid society and the Sunshine Band held their annual bazaar at the church last Saturday. Despite rain and bad weather attendance was large and sales were strong with total receipts about 875. Dinner and supper boosted the sum while many items sold at auction due to poor lighting. More favorable weather could have pushed receipts over 84100.
A sock social, box supper and program will be held at the Heil school ten miles west of Plaths mouth next Friday evening December 22. It is organized by the pupils of the school and the young people of the lishies. Everyone is invited. Anna Kopia, Teacher.
Fragmentary 19th century style ledger text from Nebraska includes references to incorporation, loans, overdrafts, secured notes, and current expenses. It shows monetary figures such as 374,500 08 and various bank-like entries, with scattered names and terms indicating corporate filings and financial activity.
WMG Boedeker cashier swears the above statement is correct and a copy of the report to the State banking board. Notary Vernallarr certifies the sworn statement dated December 10, 1911, with commission expires July 16, 1917.
Minnesota evangelist now pastor at Peru Christian church assists Murray church pastor each night. Young Hillingsworth speaks fluently and attacks sin firmly. Pastor Williams leads music with Miss Younes at the organ. Williams sings a solo nightly. Good crowds attend the meetings. All are invited.
Henry Greamer and M. Min ford shipped a car of hoes to South Omaha Monday. They describe the market as poor with high pork prices and discuss the difficulty of selling at low bid. They warn producers that small gains are hard to secure.
A Christmas program at Pleasant Hill school four miles west of Murray on Friday evening December 22 features songs recitations dialogues and several mindlire plays. Highlights include girls and boys choruses and Santa Claus, with no charges. Public invited.
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