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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
6
Murray residents see visitors from Weeping Water York and Plattsmouth attend dances and services. Plans advance for July 3 city celebration in Cass county with shade trees and a band ice cream social drawing crowds. Local health notes report mild illnesses and improving patients while Dr. Gilmore reports progress of Mrs. White and Mrs. White in Murray.
Sam Pitman tended to business in Omaha on Monday while H t Oldham attended a creamery convention there on Tuesday. A community band social with music and ice cream was planned for Saturday night. Gertie and Bertha Pitman from California were visiting Murray relatives. Edna Petersen and Leona Brady of Plattsmouth were guests of the Loughridges. A three act play A Cheerful Liar was slated for July 3 by home talent. Several residents visited relatives, shopped, or traveled to nearby towns, and Dr. B R Simpson was visiting Murray while covering for Dr. Gilmore in Oklahoma. The Murray State Bank front was repainted, and local residents shared various journeys in autos and trains. Mrs. Wm Brown, sr. improved after illness, and multiple locals were noted in Murray, Nebraska and surrounding areas like Nehawka and Plattsmouth.
A. A. Peak died last Saturday at his Franklin home after a illness in Cass county. Mr A M Holmes stayed with him till after the funeral then proceeded to Kearney for the State Sunday School Convention and on to Dallas to visit his son Arthur before returning to Murray. Peak was a well known Rock Bluffs precinct settler a few decades ago. Cause of death was Brights disease.
The undersigned offers 20 good young horses for private sale in any number desired. They are large-boned and in good shape, none of the branco order. Located at six miles southeast of Murray. buyers invited to view. Prices reasonable.
Mary E. Foster pursues re election under the new non partisan law. Her petition circulates with strong support and signatures from those who have seen it. Foster is praised for an excellent record and endorsed as the most popular and efficient county superintendent in years.
Mrs. James Gruber of Union visits friends near Mynard this week while Mrs. Will Stokes and daughter Elsa accompany Miss Anna Snyder on a Sunday outing at J. H. Adams. Denver resident Flora Otto visits George Messingey and wife in Mynard. Florence of Omaha visits W. T. Richardson's family. Mayelo, Ednah Propat and Harriet Adams return from York. Frank Richardson and family of South Omaha visit Mynard area relatives. G. W. Snyder visits Plattsmouth Wednesday.
The Ladies of the Christian Aid Society request use of VanHorn's store room to hold their bazaar and ask for continued assistance during the event. They express appreciation for the public's patronage and extend thanks for support.
5 000 acres of good farming hay and grazing land in Keith county Nebraska all prairie. Proximity of the two Platte rivers assures rainfall. Handy to reach six to twelve miles from a good town on the Union Pacific railroad. Price 10 to 15 dollars per acre. Terms desired. Address owner John M Livingston Nebraska City Nebraska.
Local seller John H announces several new buggies available at drastically cut prices in Murray Nebraska. He urges quick action while inventory lasts and mentions bedrock cheap rates.
The note records a social event featuring the band Saturday Night scheduled for Saturday June 19. It highlights the function as a local gathering with the group performing and invites attendance.
Frank Vallery of Murray seeks a limited number of cattle and horses to graze 250 acres of pasture for the season. Reports interest in reliable stock and fair terms for the leasing or use agreement.
Public sale ordered by James Robertson clerk for Cass County Nebraska on July 24 1909 at 10 am at the south door of the courthouse. Property of Lella F Queen and Albert Queen lot fourteen block four village of Murray Cass County to satisfy a judgment in favor of Peter Campbell administrator of Thomas L Campbell deceased. Plattsmouth Nebraska June 1909 C D Quintun Sheriff Cass County Nebraska.
Maple Grove and nearby residents mark weekend visits by Chas Henen wife Harmon Beck wife and others. Local travel includes Mrs Wil Troop visiting Lincoln relatives. Murray trips noted and July 3 celebrations anticipated. Musk of names include Laura Pula Maude Austerholtz J B Seybolt Teakotter Smith and P A Mild alongside Fred Hild Bert Philpot purchases.
For sale a well improved seventy acre farm five miles southeast of Murray. For particulars see James Chalfant.
The California Fig Syrup Co emphasizes that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna meet exacting standards of purity and uniformity. They claim a proprietary manufacturing method and warn consumers to buy only the genuine product from their company, available at leading druggists.
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