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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
6
A long column of brief reports from Murray Plattsmouth and nearby towns covers visits sick lists business trips and social events. People named include C S Stone Walt Vallery Mrs Hendricks Wm Hendricks Parmele McDaniel Rhoden Burton Cook Young and many more with moves sales and family news across Cass County Nebraska.
News reaches that A. M. Holmes and his daughter Mrs. W. S. Smith traveled to the east for the winter. Holmes suffered a brain blood clot but doctors treated him well and the clot largely absorbed. He regained strength and planned a home journey within days.
The Christian Endeavor society held a well attended social at Dr Brendel’s last Friday with games and refreshments. They plan to host monthly socials as membership increases promise better work in all lines.
Maple Grove correspondents note a large turnout at Mrs J Jenkins public sale last Thursday. Residents report a busy week for ice delivery and multiple visits by locals including W H Puls and J M Ruby to Nehawka and county seat. Precinct primary is set for February 20 at Pleasant View school house at 4 30 p m with encourages all to attend.
John Durman opens a blacksmithing and repair shop on J. T. Porter farm south of Murray with horseshoeing as a specialty and invites all interested parties to call and visit.
Baled prairie hay offered by W. J. Ranard seven miles west of Murray and 54 miles east of Manley. Reasonable price for quick sale due to urgency.
The notice advertises baled hay available for sale and directs readers to see T. J. Rhoden for pricing and particulars.
Classified notice advertising a number of registered Shorthorn bulls for sale from H G Topp of Murray Nebraska. Bulls offered to buyers seeking proven stock. contact details provided in listing.
A public auction offers four canines colts two years old bay gelding three years old gray mare with smooth mouth and weight about 1000, a sorrel gelding, many farm goods including span of ponies, fresh cows and milch cows, calves, a Shorthorn bull, a Bradley lister, wagons, implements, fencing, feed and machinery. Lunch served on site.
All sums of ten dollars and over qualify for credit at ten months with an approved personal note bearing eight percent interest from date. Sums under ten dollars require cash in hand. No property may be removed until settlement.
Auctioneers A C Carey and W D Jones are listed with W G Boedeker acting as clerk in the notice. The fragment identifies the names and roles but lacks additional context or event details.
Charles Bailey arrived home from Buenos Ayres where he has been for months working for International Harvester. He will stay in the city and nearby before departing again for his employers.
APlattsmouth Journal editor Bates declares he will publish any good news promptly despite requests for secrecy. The Weeping Water Republican notes most papers prioritize publicity, while Bates intends immediate disclosure when he holds a solid news piece.
About seventy five farmers met in Nehawka to organize a grain elevator enterprise. J. S. Routh presided, R. C. Pollard was secretary, and a seven member board including Routh Pollard Shumaker and Ost was elected. Capital stock rose to 10000 dollars with 5150 subscribed. The group may buy the Nehawka elevator or another in the area as more elevators spread.
George Mason of Mynard died this morning about 10 50 from blood poisoning linked to a hand scratch caused by a knife while butchering. He leaves a wife and a five year old son. a brother in-law of Frank Marler blacksmith. Funeral details to be announced.
A brief note lists German Specialists located on the second floor at 522 Broadway in Council Bluffs Iowa.
The schedule lists the Friday morning and afternoon tests in bookkeeping civil government orthography mental arithmetic penmanship and agricultural and teaching theory plus Saturday sessions in algebra geometry arithmetic English grammar botany physics geography US history. Emergency cert holders must write on these questions. A health note promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble to prevent serious disease.
One of the best 160 acre farms in Cass County is for sale. Improvements are extra good including a six room house and a barn capable of storing 50 tons of hay and 18 head of horses. Located one and a half miles east of the Wills place. JOHN URISH, Owner.
Mrs. Sam Buckingham and children arrived from Cullom and will move to Pacific Junction where Mr. Buckingham has taken a marking job on Wm. Glenn’s farm this summer. Dyspepsia is America’s curse. Burdock Blood Bitters claims to conquer dyspepsia and restore digestion and health.
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