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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
J A Wilson Sr becomes a Journal reader and will begin regular delivery. A parade of residents visit Plattsmouth and Murray for business, family, or social calls, including Gary Vallery and Violet, Dr Brendel family, and many others on county affairs and school district hearings.
Wm Homan attended business matters in Plattsmouth last Monday. John Durman and family visited Mr. Thurman’s parents James Tilson and wife last Sunday. Gus Hollenders handled business at Newarska City en route on the Missouri Pacific train. Mrs Elz. Youngs, recently living in Union, visited Murray earlier this week. W. J. Philpot shipped two cars of entitle to the South Omaha market, from yards near Murray. D a Greeerry, visiting Murray, accompanied the stock to market. L A Puls of Murray garage secured a Hudson speedster from Omaha and has it in his showroom.
Advertisement states rates are reasonable and promises satisfaction or payment reversal on all calls.
Herman Fluchter visited Omaha for business last Friday. Mrs. J. A. Baxter departed for Eugene Oregon to make her future home with her son. Z. J. Brendel and wife visit friends in Indiana. Lee Brown near Murray shipped two ears of hogs to South Omaha, lead of station. Ray Henrys horse recovers after recent kick. Dr. O. Sandin from Plattsmouth called about Ftoy Howards sick horse. Miss Clara Young heads to Vail South Dakota for months with sister Mrs. E. O. Lyman. L. H. M. Puls and wife visited Omaha in a new Hudson speedster. Some teachers from last year will not return. Murray schools progressed smoothly this year.
Last Tuesday Nick Friedrich tasked Frank Marasek with trucking hogs to the Omaha market and later sent him back with a load of lambs for a brief feed trial to test potential profits.
Mrs. Fred Majors entertained the Social Workers of Plattsmouth last Tuesday. The group enjoyed the afternoon and, at departure, voted her a pleasant entertainer and hoped to return for another visit at her hospitable home.
Last Monday Font Wilson traveled into town with two cans of cream. His horses were startled by a road grading gang at work east of town and began to run away. He managed the team narrowly, but one can worth over five dollars spilled in the wagon box.
Jesse Chambers has rented the McDaniel flats long vacant since Frank Good left for the west last winter. He has renovated the premises and will operate a paint shop and store his tools there. The move was forced by Mr. Bartlett needing the former rooms at the telephone exchange to store part of his goods.
Murray public schools conclude a successful year with the first eighth grade graduation under Miss Mae Barker. Five graduates Mabel Howard Blanche Scotton Marie Puls Gladys Lyle Ethel Davis receive diplomas. performances include piano solos by Mabel Howard and Gladys Lee and a piano duet by Mae and Glenna Barker. A May pole in national colors delighted attendees.
An advertisement extols Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as essential for successful businesspeople, claiming it boosts appetite aids digestion strengthens nerves and relieves insomnia and headaches. It notes a 30 year history since 1890 and cites availability through Joseph Tuiner Company Chicago with Angelica Bitter Tonic as a companion product.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Burr on Wednesday June 2. Hostesses are Mrs. Burr Mrs. Virgin and Mrs. Charles Reed.
Advertises 1 to 5 good sound work horses, weighing 1200 to 1600 pounds. Includes three mares with buyer’s choice. Contact Murray at phone 2205 M 13-4w. A. D. Rhoden.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney support Doan's Ointment for skin itching and Doan's Regulats as a mild laxative Sold at all drug stores with the Doan family brand emphasized.
A local listing notes popular copyright books now on sale at the Journal office. The items cover current titles in literature and reference works, offered for readers and collectors at the newspaper facility.
Washington June 1 President Wilsons plea for an American mandate over Armenia was rejected in the senate by a 52 to 23 vote. Thirteen Democrats joined 39 Republicans to adopt a resolution declining congressional authority for the mandate. The measure will go to the House with leaders planning swift adoption.
Roy Thomas a 28 year old farmer was found outside his garage with the top of his head blown off. An automatic shotgun lay beside him. Mrs Thomas found the body when he failed to appear for breakfast. The county attorney believes the gun discharge was accidental.
Two alleged moonshiners in Sioux City Iowa were reportedly earning about $6000 per day in profit, according to government agents.
Mrs Anna Master and her son Charles Wittstruck depart for Tacoma Park South Dakota after a message reports Fred Wittstruck injured in an automobile crash there. Mrs W T Smith travels to Council Bluffs to visit relatives, while Mrs J H Donnelly travels from Omaha to attend St Mary's guild meeting and visit friends.
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