Murray Journal Highlights Local News and Visitors
Murray residents and visitors are noted in a compact update. Local names including Mrs. Mont Robb, Chas Perry, Col Jenkins, Frank Oliver, Miss Carrie Allison, J C Kemler, Miss Marie Kerger, James Brown, Mrs Hussenvager, Mrs Clineburg, and Dr A B Walker appear among community notes. The piece mentions a big electrical concert company, a funeral for Robt Root, and a planned charity program in the Presbyterian church with Miss May Bowman and Miss Oldham performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biair Porter
Unaton
Murray
Mont Robb
Omaha
Chas
Perry
Col. Jenkins
Fake lightning rod insurance contracts exposed in Nebraska
Deputy John L. Pierce reports two companies Reyburn, Hunter & Co of Chicago and Cole Bros Lightning Rod Co of St. Louis using fake guaranty contracts sold as five year lightning damage insurance to farmers in Nebraska. He warns the Insurance department about misleading policies and enforcement issues.
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State Journal
Sanday
John L. Pierce
Hughtning
Pierce
Insurance Department
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
York
Light
Reyburn, Hunter & Co
Chicago
Cole Bros. Lightning Rod Company
St. Louis
Wedding of Lulu Kathryn Laughlin and Joseph Gavin
A June 4 1900 wedding at the Laughlin home joined Lulu Kathryn Laughlin and Joseph E Gavin. Rev Ghorst officiated under an arch of roses with Genevive Kern as bridesmaid. After a four course dinner the couple left for Denver and other Colorado points, home after June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Laughlin
Lulu Kathryn
Joseph E. Gavin
Genevive Kern
Ghorst
Greenwood
Cass County
Denver
Colorado
City Should Levy Repairs on Landlords for Dilapidated Sidewalks
A writer argues that tenants cannot fix broken sidewalks, as owners refuse repairs or allow deductions. The city should build new walks when needed and charge owners via taxes. Some landlords tolerate dilapidated surroundings to keep tenants seated, needing municipal attention.
South Omaha man seeks missing daughter amid elopement rumors
H. M. Smith of South Omaha arrived Thursday seeking his daughter Ethel, said to have eloped with a young man from the same city over the Missouri Pacific to Plattsmouth. No trace found in town, but rumors placed the couple in St. Joseph where a ceremony supposedly occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
H. M. Smith
Ethel
Missouri Pacific
Piattamouth
St. Joseph
Rocky Mee vs Géring & Co. Labor Relief Quoted Line
A fragment quotes a verse asking about the value of easing labor for someone and mentions Adirondack era firm Rocky Mee and Co. The line implies a question of assistance amid toil and references the company in a literary context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mee
Ae Géring & Co
Frosty Nebraska Primary Frenzy in Congressional Fight
The Nemaha County Republican notes a promised primary if Mr. Pollard controls the committee and frames it as a summer distraction for farmers. It questions Lincoln Plattsmouth and Nebraska City politicians and dubs the primary a frost and a boon for ward workers.
Delegates Headed to Fo rth League Convention
Delegates from Plattsmouth E H Wescott Mrs C S Johnson and Miss Margaret Mauzy left for Adams Nebraska where the fourteenth annual Fo r worth League district convention opens at 3 30 p m Today Speakers include Rev F S Stein Lincoln James Stander Louisville and Hon G M Spurlock York The event gathers local residents for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Foworth League
Adams, Neb
Plattsmouth
E. H. Wescott
C. S. Johnson
Margaret Mauzy
F. 5. Stein
Lincoln
James Stander
Louisville
G. M. Spurlock
York
Railroads and Transfers Ripple Through Lincoln Crowd
Roadmaster Lhson of Lincoln visits on company business as W L Pickett plans to resign and join a life insurance firm. General Superintendent Byram returns from the east, while L C Anderson and wife head to Sheridan to visit son John, a Burlington employee. John Lutz and family return from a trip to St Jacobs Illinois. Rumor says Al Gass may become Burlington depot agent replacing Pickett. Mrs Lena Parker and Mrs Bryant also depart for Sheridan as husbands transfer. A local freight engine between Plattsmouth and Lincoln breaks down at Cullom and is moved to Havelock, sidetracking most of the train. Frank Griegs and wife vacationing with A E Gass family depart for Hamburg. Engineer Dugan Delaney and Brakeman Kaufman, who left from Orapolis two weeks ago without Conductor Walters, have been discharged. Walters’s case remains under consideration.
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John Lutz
Brass Foundry
St. Jacobs
al Gass
Store House
Burlington
W. L. Picker
Lena Parker
Bryant
Sheridan
Wyo
Burington
Piattamouth
Lincoln
Cullom
Havelock
Frank Griegs
N.O. & N. EB. Railroad
Meridian
Miss
A. E. Gass
Hamburg
Dugan" Delaney
Kaufman
Oreapolis
Walters
Electric Bitters Sold For Chronic Ailments In India
A Benettville, S. C. man endorses Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and chronic liver issues in India style notes. The ad claims the remedy treats chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder troubles with a guarantee and price listed.
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India
S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
8. C
FG. Fricke & Co
Special Sale on Trunks and Telescopes at Herald's
Herald's advertises new stock with a special sale on trunks suit cases telescopes and vallses and promises lowest prices for shoppers seeking bargains on travel gear.
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Herald’s. New Stock
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Murray Department
Eilitor Journal
Lee
Frank Oliver of
Mrs
Will Oliver
Carrie Allison
Less Hall
J.C. Kemler and
Plattsville, Wis
Marie Hkerger
Aleht Mile Grove
George
James Brown
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Merger
W.S. Smith
J. W. Holmes
Mycard
Catherine Deering
Iand Island
L. Bt. Underwood
Nettie Connelly
James Matchett
G. W. Berner
Will
Lawrence
Neb
Mr. Kerger
Daft Grain Co
Howett
A.B. Walker
Union
Dir. McCleed
Tir
Jul Hrendel
Tyr Alison
Will Brown
Catherine
C.N. Beverige
John Hobseheidt
J. &. Seabolt
James Allison
Jos. Rankin
Broken Bow
Root. Root
WS. Ritchie
McGinois Churchill
Allison
Main Street
Mr. Churchill
Robt. Root
Wyoming
Mr. Root
Miss May Bowman
Miss Oldham
Miss Bowman
Gussie Robb
G. H. Gilmore
Remus
Angelena
Black Rock
Stone, Murray
Ned
Johnson
Tuiner
Jos
Binder
Plymouth
L. B. Underwood
Murr
Deering
James Hatchett
J. W. Edmunds
United Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Pauline Oldham
Murray and Vicinity
New Hope
Charles Chriswisser
Kari Jenkins
Will Troop
Pearle Lewis
Nettle
Bertha Sporer
Henry Eurich
Will GriMin
J. Jenkins
Wade Porter
Oscar Hoback
Lee Vallery
Gertrude Jenkins
Hertha
Nettle Sporer
Plattamouth
Will Geritin
Gertie Auster Oity
Media Flemming
Coleridge
Miss Laurensen
Weeping Water
Dave Patterson
Chlldren
Obterbein Church
Hollister
Goring & Co
Murray State Bank
Chas. S. Stone
Murray, Neb
Lhson
W. L. Pickett
Byram
L. C. Anderson
Sheridan, Wyo
John
The
Bailey
Eee
Pyxwetm
Pefpfer
Pefper Medic Association
Gering & Co
Windham Plattsmouth
Ivestment Company
Joan
United States
R. B. Windham
W. W. Windham
D* Marshall
Pirzgenaby Bloor
Css Co. Bank
E Gough Ali
Ney
Sherwool
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