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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

6

Local items note visits births and moves in Murray

Murray Nebras ka column lists Mrs. Georgia Creamer and Marie Davis on sick lists, visits by C S Stone and D Shrader, V Virgin and Peter Keil to county seat, new subscriber Etta Nickels, and several relatives from Chicago and Nebraska City. It reports births William Mead’s son, and Frank Mhrasek’s baby, plus planned sale at Wehrbein place and Dr A E Walker moving to Cass County.

C. S. Stone D. Shrader Maha V. Virgin Peter Keil Etta Nickels Murray Marie Davis Stone Will Joiner Nebraska City Murre Rebt Ferrueson Wyoming J. W. Edmunds Clara McAlister Chicago J. A. Walker George Mead Jennie Rhoden Plattsmouth Belle Shrader Rutherford W. E. Dall Dull Frank Mhrasek

Farmers Meeting Forges Elevator Plan in Muray Hall

Thursday afternoon a large turnout of farmers gathered at Manners and Loughinge hall to organize a local elevator or grain company. The Journal man attended Murray earlier but could not stay for full coverage. Attendees continued arriving as the author departed, and full particulars will appear in the next issue.

Manners & Loughinge Murray William Mary

Supper for the Woodmen and Royal Neighbors to Host

The Royal Neighbors plan a Saturday evening event on January 11 for M W A members and families with supper after the meeting. New officers include D J Pitman V C W E Dull Clerk Lloyd Gapen W A I M Davis Escort B A Root Banker I M Davis Manager Physicians Dr Gilmore and Drs Brendel and Brendell Watchman Tom Lindsay.

Royal Neighbors Good Sisters of the Royal Neighbors D.j.pitman V. C W.E. Dull Lloyd Gapen W.A Mysicians Dr. Gilmore Drs Brendel Brendell Watchman Tom Lindsay

Schoolhouse to be sold by Cass County district board

Notice states that on January 20 1908 at 2 PM the School Board of District No 7 Cass County Nebraska will sell to the highest cash bidder the brick schoolhouse on district grounds at the schoolhouse site. Henry Creamer director signs the notice.

A. D School Board Cass County Nebraska Henry Creamer

Year Begins Prompt Call for Settlement from J James Loughridge

The letter asks all indebted parties to contact James Loughridge at once to settle outstanding accounts as the new year 1908 begins. He emphasizes the need for funds to meet personal obligations and thanks recipients for past favors.

James Loughridge

Annual Meeting of Cass County Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Co

The Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Co of Cass County Nebraska holds its annual meeting January 11 1908 at 1 30 p m at the Heil school house district No 88 Eight Mile Grove precinct. Members elect officers for the coming year and transact other business. J P Falter secretary.

Farmers Mutual Fire and Live Stock Insurance Co Cass County Nebraska Heil School House Eght Mile Grove J. P. Falter Sec’y

Dentist Dr R N Newell Sets Omaha Office

Dr R N Newell formerly of Union now practices in rooms 559 and 561 Brandies building Omaha He will visit Union Saturdays and Sundays each week to see patients The phone number is 2512 Douglas.

R. N. Newell Union Brandies Building Omaha Douglas

Local Corn Sheller Purchase Promises Cooperation

Leslie Gregory announces purchase of an improved Ottawa corn sheller and invites all parties wanting corn shelled to cooperate. He offers satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable prices and provides a contact via Murray or Weeping Water.

Ottawa Murray Leslie Gregory

Maple Grove Notes for New Year Readers

Maple Grove community updates readers on New Year wishes. Local families including Becks Wenke Schafer Alberts Gansemer Puls Kloepping Attend gatherings and travel. A wedding of Steve Beckner and Gertie Rusterholtz occurred Christmas night. Mary West visits Otto Puls family this week. Rusterholtzs plan a visit to Coleridge Nebraska.

Sptelial Corpespomlendee Herman Beck Grippe George Wenke Pierce County Fred Schafer Plattsmouth Mary Alberts Cedar Creek August Engelkemeier, Jr Alfred Gansemer W. H. Puls W. F. Kloepping A. S. Will & Company Steve Beckner Gertie Rusterholtz Mary West Otto Puls Levi Rusterholtz Florence Marion Fleming Coleridge Nebraska

Live poultry prices advertised for Plattsmouth sale

An advertisement requests live poultry delivery near the B and M depot in Plattsmouth on Monday January 6 for one day only with cash payments. Prices listed include pullets and old roosters and mention to contact Zuckweiler and Lutz store and the Clarinda Poultry Butter and Egg Co. Also notes Jacob Gaebler visiting Faulkton and Lincoln with his sister Mrs Adam Kurtz.

C. J. Miller Plattsmouth John Murray Cash Ellington Brunswick Neb Murray A. Young Elington Elmwood Cassis Espnisies Cela Aiee Siam E Nets Spiess Zuckweiler & Lutz Clarinda Poultry, Butter & Egg Co Jacob Gaebler Faulkton South Dakota Adam Kurtz Lincoln

Christmas Entertainment at Rock Bluffs by Miss Sattler

A Christmas program at Rock Bluffs organized by Miss Ella Sattler and her pupils drew praise for a community event. The letter lists participating children, gifts, and a lighthearted mix of local notes while honoring the teacher for her work and discipline.

Ella Sattler Rock Bluffs Plattsmouth Lillie White Mark White Nettie Smith Santa Claus Earl Smith Erma Shera Byers Effa Patterson Perry Marsh Fred Patterson Omaha Kansas Kit White Nellie Smith Teddy Carrie Nation Wes Burnett J. 5. White Mrs. Burnett George Smith Sam Smith Bud Fitch Magrie Smith Horn John Smith Mrs. Shera John Hart

Mrs Ray Chrisweisser visits husband in Omaha hospital

Mrs Ray Chrisweisser travels to Omaha to visit her husband admitted to a city hospital. He shows slow but substantial progress toward recovery, with reports from B Chrisweisser noting improvement. Friends hope he can soon leave the institution and return home. M Archer offers farm insurance against fire lightning wind storms tornadoes and cyclones.

Ray Chrisweisser Omaha Ray B. Chrisweisser M. Archer

New Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Gentle Relief

An advertisement touts a new laxative fruit syrup labeled as gentle and non irritating. It claims to cure stomach and liver troubles and chronic constipation by restoring the natural action of the stomach.

The Newborn Year Heir to Earthly Riches

Poem contemplates the newborn year as a child receiving gifts from earth and sea. The speaker notes the year’s innocent wonder and future potential, predicting wealth, beauty, and joy that may come with time as the child grows and explores the world.

New Year's vows and old vices in a domestic debate

A widow and a bachelor debate New Year resolutions and the pull of small temptations. They compare the difficulty of reform with the lure of minor follies and discuss how vows influence behavior and love in a witty, reflective exchange.

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Murray Department Lea BusinessAid Murray State Bank Murray, Nebraska Georgia Creamer W. V. Hamilton D. A. Young Mr. Young Geo. Wenke Bert Cook Stanton Wm. Wehrbein Wehrbein Place D. J. Pitman Woolford Gering &7Co Geo. Shrader Nick Klaurens D. L. Amick South Omaha Arthur Holmes James Glen Boedeker Arapahoe Wednesbreday D. C. Young Capa S. D Sir Peter Spader Osmond Mr. Spader Germany Maple Grove F. G. Fricke By Helen Rowland
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