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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
3
A long list of Murray residents and guests recount holiday visits in Lincoln Plattsmouth and Omaha. Several individuals are mentioned as ill with la grippe or recovering after surgery with family relations named.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brown were lauded for excellent work in preparing the Christmas tree and securing funds. Mr. Brown helped obtain the tree from Nick Friedrich's home and contributed to the street placement, while his wife aided by securing the largest contributors.
Directors of the Farmers le water company met in Murray last Monday to align matters for the upcoming stockholders meeting scheduled for next Monday. The company reports solid performance and earnings, with favorable pricing for shares and regular distributions to members.
Phillip Lambert the painter who suffered injuries in rallies near the railroad yards is reported improving at an Omaha hospital. He has some sores from plaster and limited limb movement but remains in stable condition and communicative as he recovers.
Joy fills the Shrader home as Mr. and Mrs. George Shrader Jr welcome their fourth son. Grandfather Harris, affectionately called Lo, shares smiles while visiting the busy youngsters about town as the family grows.
Mrs Ona Lawton who cared for Mrs Henry Vette during a recent appendectomy recovery has left the Vette household. Mrs Vette’s friends in Avoca and nearby areas celebrate the patient’s improving health and wish her full restoration.
A large number of neighbors and friends joined Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Berger for Christmas dinner at their home. Among the guests were Mrs. Stiner and daughters from Lincoln, Mrs. Brown and daughters, L. F. Trimpe from Omaha, Maldon Brown of Plattsmouth, Clarence Brown of Murray, and George Berger from Ness City Kansas, plus other Berger family members.
Frank R. Gobelman of Plattsmouth visited Alurray last Tuesday to apply finishing on trucks rebuilt at the Puls garage. Gobelman is a finished painter and decorator and praised for workmanship, noting the Tulsa garage as an excellent place for proper auto work.
A local proprietor and his top mechanic convert a former touring car into a service truck. L B Puls also crafts a large star used on a Christmas tree, highlighting skilled handmade work.
Pheebe Ellen Young of MillS county Iowa died Christmas morning 1919 at her home in ilur inda age 68 years 4 months 34 days. Born in MillS county she moved in youth to Cass county Nebraska and later married Milton Stafford at Clarinda. Surviving children include Roy and Car Wins with spouses and four daughters in South Dakota and Iowa. A sister and a brother survive, and she remained a faithful Methodist all her life. Her death followed a brief 33 hour illness and her husband honored her memory with a Christian tribute.
A farm near Murray was sold recently to Jesse Vallery by J. Brendel after Brendel acquired the property for 27 410 dollars, at 3262 50 per acre. Vallery plans to farm the place.
The Shadies Aid Society will meet at the homes of Mrs. J. F. Kendel on Wednesday January to discuss the upcoming bake sale and charity work. All members are asked to attend.
The University alumni office notes T Meisinger a former Close dtrmty youth and Mermineer member as he travels to St Louis to present a paper for the American Meteorological Society. He recently joined the Missouri Weather Review staff while pursuing a master's degree at George Washington University. He served as a lieutenant engineer in wartime meteorology supervising stations in camps and Fort Omaha where his early work began.
Philip G. Hennings filed a petition this morning to probate the will of Charles C. Hennings, deceased, and named Charis Hl J. Hennings as administrator. The estate lists renal estate at 340 600 and personal property at 2 500.
Announcement indicates a sale of the latest equipment in Cass county. It references No. 2812 and is signed by Oscar Nailer in Murray Nebraska.
A noted auctioneer faces a dispute over charges with claims of reasonable satisfaction or a fixed payment of 110. The case outlines fee expectations and any implied guarantees related to the auction services. Local parties seek resolution through customary payment standards.
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