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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

6

Sick list fills Murray area amid family notices

Dozens of local residents are reported ill from colds and fevers with several families naming multiple cases. Notables include Mrs. Tom Smith, Mrs. Ed Gansemer, Freddie Campbell, and the Hamilton home, while new births bring joy to Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Perry.

Tom Smith H. G.todd Murray John Stones Col. Seybolt Ed. Gansemer Freddie Campbell Wm. Hamilton Josie Pitman W. J. Philpot John Breuer Arnold Neb J. W. Jenkins Earl Ellis Daniels Jos Cook Lloyd Gapen Verner Perry

Murray area social notes and business updates

Miles Standish visits the county seat on Tuesday while Jos Burton and C E Carroll spend Monday evening in Omaha. Plattsmouth and Murray residents, including Herman Beck and Mrs. C P Bates, are noted visitors as well as Miss Marie Berger visiting her sister.

Jos. Burton C. E. Carroll Omaha Geo. Berger Plattsmouth Murray Herman Beck R. C. Bailey H. C. Long South Omaha Marie Berger J. H. Brown Pauline Oldham Nebraska City Margery Walker Dovey J. R. Davis Lincoln C. P. Bates J. R. Walker Bates Walker Robi Ferguson Dunbar

Pure Copper Cable Lightning Rod Sold by Pitman and Davis

Advertisement notes a pure copper cable lightning rod offered at 15 cents per foot by Pitman and Davis. The short item highlights the material, unit price, and seller.

Pure Copper Pitman & Davis

The Tower Fell

Lloyd Gapen and his son tried a colt in a wagon drive during a heavy snow storm. The horse bolted and the wagon struck the windmill tower, bringing the tower down though the falling structure caused little damage. Both survived without injury.

Lloyd Gapen Lloyd

Blacksmith Shop Opens Near Murray on J T Porter Farm

John Durman opens a new blacksmithing and repair shop south of Murray on J T Porter farm with a specialty in horseshoeing. He invites all interested parties to call and visit for services.

John Durman J. T. Porter Murray

Farm for Sale in Cass County With House and Barn

Farm listing for 160 acres in Cass County. Includes a six room house and a barn capable of storing 50 tons of hay and 18 horses. Located 1.5 miles east of the Wills place. Owner JouN URISH.

Cass County Wills Place Joun Urish

For Sale Shorthorn Bulls by H G Topp Murray Neb

A number of registered Shorthorn bulls are offered for sale by H G Topp of Murray Nebraska. The notice lists the animals and contact point for interested buyers.

H. G. Topp Murray Neb

Baled Hay For Sale by T J Rhoden

Good baled hay offered for sale with contact for price and details to T J Rhoden.

T. J. Rhoden

Kidney Cure Ad Promises Relief for Kidney Trouble

An advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Cure will stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach, offered for sale by F G Fricke and Co.

Foley F. G. Fricke & Co

Remembering Ham Chalfant A Rural Nebraskaman

L H Chalfant known as Ham born December 22 1870 on his grandfather's farm in Cass County Nebraska died February 20 1908 after pneumonia following a sudden illness. He supported his family house farm and was respected for industry and economy. Interred at Lewiston cemetery February 22 with a large local funeral.

L. H. Chalfant Ham Rock Bluffs Precinct Cass County Nebraska Murray Liberty Precinct G. S. Ray Lewiston George Ray

Fine Farm for Sale in Traer Kansas on B and M line

240 acres of creek bottom land with 160 acres first bottom suitable for alfalfa or corn. Deep set 35 acres alfalfa. Well improved with 10 room two story house, barn, outbuildings. Stock feeding conveniences. Owner retiring at 15000 dollars with 8000 cash and balance on easy terms. One mile to school town and railroad. Write Geo C Marks Traer Kans for particulars.

Geo. C. Marks Traer Kans

Local News from Maple Grove and Nearby Towns

Maple Grove letters note Lizzie Dirks and Augusta Ban nick visiting W. H. Puls with new telephones installed for William and Louis Puls. Various locals, including Herman Beck and Miss Magrie Jamison, visit homes. many attend social events and sales. Dyspepsia cure promotes Blood Bitters for digestion and health.

Lizzie Dirks Augusta Bannick Cedar County W. H. Puls William and Louis Puls Russel Davis Lincoln J. A. Davis Herman Beck Nehawka Magrie Jamison Weeping Water

Public Auction Notice Near Murray

Public auction announced to be held at the seller’s home located 34 miles northwest of Murray. The event will auction unspecified items to interested buyers. Further details on date and items are not provided in the readable text.

Murray James Loughridge W. C. Brown Sam Pitman D. C. Rhoden Plattsmouth Presbyterian Church Rev. Lamp Omaha C. S. Stone Bank of Guy Burton Countrymans Weeping Water Nebraska R. E. Countryman & Sons

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