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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
6
In Murray and nearby Plattsmouth events residents report visits from Misses and Mrs. visitors, church activities, and Decoration Day plans. Entries note arrivals from Lincoln, Omaha, and Milford, farm activity, a stag party, and a new baby. Local figures include Rev McPinede, Dr Brendel, and Mrs White hosting social gatherings.
Mr AJM Holmes and daughter Mrs W 5S Smith plan a months long western states pleasure tour starting Crand Island for a State Bible Association meeting then San Francisco for an International Bible association session. They will travel by boat to Portland Oregon City Boise City Three Forks Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Topeka and St Joseph for several weeks of travel and enjoyment.
Mrs Pitman and Mrs A Davis hosted a three course luncheon at their home last Thursday inviting Mesdames James Holmes WLC Brown G J Gilmore H C Leno H L Oldham W B E Dull V A Kennedy D Spangler Alva Long Addie Stokes Lloyd Gapen Glen Perry C G Campbell James Louchridge W S Smith Glen Hoedeker D C Rhoden and Misses Mathie Minniear Margie Walker Pauline Fay Oldham Gertrude Long Ida Boedeker. It was one of the season’s most enjoyable occasions.
Charles Nix received the $1,000 life policy payout from M W A for his son Tommy who died recently. Reform papers were completed about two weeks ago and the draft was returned last Friday. The Woodmen are prompt in handling all losses.
An advertisement claims Dr King New Life Pills aid women in constipation and female trouble. A Tennessee reader Mrs M C Dunlap reports benefit while urging others to try the 25 cent remedy at F G Fricke & Co.
William Gilmour offers Shetland ponies and matured stock for sale in Platinmouth. Contact A F D for details.
Foley Kidney Pills advertised as a true medicine that heals and strengthens. The product is described as antiseptic and fast-acting and is sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
Mr. C. W. Nix of Etheridge Tennessee leaves for home after assisting in settling his son Thomas H Nix s affairs near Murray The elder Nix praises the M W A fraternal insurance order for prompt claim payment and courteous service following his son's death The policy beneficiary received the face value promptly and commends the company The Journal notes his high praise for the handling of the claim.
Mr. John Meisinger Jr visited his father before a Pekin trip and reported a severe electrical storm with heavy rain. Lightning damaged three cottonwood trees near the farm and shocked the family inside the house. Hail nearby was large and plentiful.
Mr. Adam Hild and his wife were aboard the morning train today in Omaha, listed as the passengers for the trip.
Special correspondence from Maple Grove notes Mr. and Mrs. William Puls at P A Hild home. Hermon Beck and Rosa Shanck visited Murray. Local youngsters attended a Friday dance in Manley. Smith and Teaketter begin a new barn at Ollo Puls’s home. W H Puls family visited Charles Herren. August Engelkemeir sr shelled corn for Manley buyers. Hermon Beck family spent Decoration Day with Elmwood relatives. Edward Ganseman and family toured Plattsmouth. Mrs John West of Plattsmouth visits daughter Mrs Otto Puls this week.
The grading contract for Vine street between Fourth and Fifth Streets goes to H. G. McMaken & Son. Edward Rynott & Co. hires McMaken & Son for a 38 by 22 foot cement block addition to the rear of their drug store.
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