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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

6

Murray News Highlights Local Happenings and Visits

A long list of visits, illnesses, and social events in Murray Cass County includes Mrs. Burton on sick list, Mrs. Margie Walker and Mrs. Brown visiting Plattsmouth, and Elizabeth Kinsman returning home from Plattsmouth. Contracts include a Tennis Club, Manners and Loughridge brick division, and an upcoming Lecture Course with Wickersham.

Joe Burton Col. Seabolt South Omaha W. H. McDaniel Margie Walker W. C. Brown Plattsmouth Lucy Urish John Urish A. J. Augustine Ben Beckman Omaha Elizabeth Kinsman Murray Guy Burton

Fine Cass County cattle shipper nets high market price

One of the finest bunches of cattle shipped from Cass county were sent by C. N. Reverge on Monday evening and were at the South Omaha market Tuesday morning. Sixty cattle averaged 1436 pounds and brought $7.70 per hundred or about $110 per head. The writer notes Reverge’s excellent market result.

Cass County C. N. Reverge South Omaha Beverige

A Jolly Time At The Rhoden Home

A lively gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Galen Rhoden's home Saturday night featured graphophone and accordion music. Supper was served by Mrs. Rhoden and other ladies. Attendance included numerous Misses, Masters, and several named families and individuals.

Galen Rhoden Mrs. Rhoden Mamie Tell Anna Lewis Christina Rosa Schafer Elvina Elnora Robinson Vivian Adele Fitzpatrick Edna Emma Stahl Mari Mark Grace Larue Edith Dill Florence Todd Alice Tell Laura Bengelkemeier Nellie Rhoden Ed Boedeker Ed Lewis Nick Fredrich John West Frank Billings Leslie Carl Archie Gregory Jack West Phillip Schafer Ed Murray John Noel Elbert Beckner Arnold Fitzpatrick Fritz Sthal L. G Mark Todd Clarence Ford Parl Young Fred Rice Guy McGill Lester Shrader James Rice Ben Noel J. R. Hill Will Renner H. Beck George Ford Glen Rhoden Minnie Troop Jennie Rhoden

Dr J F Brendel and wife visit Cass county friends

Dr J F Brendel of Zionsville Indiana and wife arrive in Murray for a month with Cass county friends. He is brother of Dr B F Brendel of Avoca and will tour Kansas Missouri Oklahoma before returning home. Accompanied by Mrs Elizabeth Pitts and son Ernie they plan several western state stops. Eldorado Castor Machine Oil advertised at 35 cents a gallon by James Loughridge.

Arthur Young University Place W. G. Boedeker Lincoln Bankers’ Convention Kensington James Loughridge Guy Burton Plattsmouth Murray van Wee Waverly Hattie Quinn Omaha Nicholas Klaurens Quinn Cass County Hattie Brooks Union Station J. F. Brendel Zionsville Ind Brendel B. F. Brendel Avoca Elizabeth Pitts Ernie Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Indiana

Aeolian Mixed Quartette to Perform in Murray

The Aeolian Mixed Quartette of Plattsmouth will perform at the Christian church in Murray next Saturday evening. Members include Ralph White tenor J W Gamble soprano Estelle Baird contralto and B A McElwain bass with Mildred Cummins reading selections. Admission 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children.

Aeolian Plattsmouth Murray Christian Church Ralph White J. W. Gamble Estelle Baird B. A. McElwain Mildred Cummins

For Sale Cheap Bradley Sister Second Hand

John Cook advertises a Bradley sister for sale in good condition.

Bradley John Cook

Hearing on Telegraph Service Discontinuation in Wabash

Lincoln dispatch reports Oscar H. Allen sues Missouri Pacific over stopping telegraph service at Wabash. Railways commission to hear next Monday. Western Union and Missouri Pacific deny discontinuing offices due to non operation. Complainants urged to attend.

Lincoln Oscar H. Allen Missouri Pacific Wabash Railway Commission Commission Western Union Telegraph Company

Funeral for Otto Jahn at Catholic Church

A special Elmwood item reports Otto Jahn, an old settler born in Prussia in 1837 who lived in Nebraska 25 to 30 years, died Sunday after a year long illness. His funeral is Tuesday at 10 am at the Catholic church. he leaves a wife and two grown children. He served in three wars in the old country.

Elmwood Otto Jahn Prussia

River Levels Fall At Burlington Station

The Missouri River recedes slightly with marks showing a six to eight inch drop in the last day. Flood-tide levels are about ten inches higher than current flows, offering relief to residents near inundated areas without harming crops or structures.

Missouri River Burlington Station

Married in Plattsmouth Simple License Tale

A marriage license was issued last evening at the Plattsmouth courthouse to Edward D. Hicks and Miss Roberta Davis of Omaha. The couple, arriving by afternoon train, were joined by Judge in a brief ceremony with witnesses present. They returned to Omaha on the later train amid best wishes from The Journal.

Court House Edward D. Hicks Roberta Davis Omaha Metropolis Anna Hassler Hemple Mary E. Foster Parnas Bj Horn Basin Yellowstone Valley D. Clem Deaver Burlington Landseekers’ Information Bureau

Burkett threats to nominate Sheldon for Vice President

A Lincoln Star headline notes Senator Burkett threatens to nominate Sheldon for Vice President, while the convention should stand firm against coercion. The piece remarks that George Lawson Sheldon is a strong potential Nebraskan choice, and questions Burkett’s claim that the job is a gentleman’s proper occupation.

Kearney Lincoln Star Burkett Sheldon George Lawson Sheldon Nebraska

Devoe Paint Promises Longer Lasting Coverage

A letter from Devoe & Co touts two thirds gallon needs and twice the longevity versus rivals. Case anecdote from E. D. Jewel in Corry, Pa. shows 14 gallons used five years prior and same amount with Devoe last longer and save painting costs. P.S. notes H. L. Asemissen & Son as local dealer.

Devoe E. D. Jewel Corry F. W. Devoe & Co New York Chicago Kansas City P.S. H. L. Asemissen & Son

Question on Bank Undivided Profits Assessment

A Saline county issue before the State Board of Assessment questions whether interest collected in advance on large bank loans, credited to undivided profits, should be counted as part of the bank’s assets. The bank argues the interest is not yet earned. The attorney general will not rule until the county attorney brings the matter forward.

Saline County State Board of Assessment

Farmers Organize Grain Company at Greenwood

A group of progressive farmers in Greenwood form a grain company and plan to build a farmers elevator soon. Salt Creek valley crops suffer losses of several thousand dollars from high water with small grains destroyed and corn to be replanted as rains persist.

Greenwood Salt Creek Valley

Ball Game Next Saturday at the Ball Park

The Red Sox host the Oklahoma Indians, the state’s champion team, at the ball park next Saturday. The locals urge a large turnout despite a 25 cent admission and promise a good contest that would be a feather in the Red Sox cap if they win.

Ball Park Red Sox Oklahoma Indians State Indians Oklahoma

Ice Cream Social Held at Rev Langhorst Home

The ice cream social last evening at Rev Langhorst’s home was a financial and social success with ample provisions, leaving ice cream for another gathering tonight at the same location. A surprise feature featured Mr James L Smith of Glenwood singing negro melodies during the event.

Makes an Even Dozen Now Yesterday the stork made a visit

The stork brought a baby girl to Mr and Mrs T J O Brien the painter. This is their tenth birth and the family now has twelve children. The household is rejoicing and all are doing well.

T. J. O’brien

Pacific Coast Excursions and Conventions Travel Offer

Daily low round trip rates to Portland Seattle Tacoma San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with higher to California and Puget Sound. One business day saved by new schedule. Convention tickets on sale June 12 to 16. Excursions to Canada Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Massachusetts New York Maine New Hampshire Vermont with a Maine trip. Itinerary includes Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto St Lawrence River through Thousand Islands and more to New York Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg. Write for details and costs.

Portland Seattle Tacoma San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego California Puget Sound Pacific Northwest Canada Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Massachusetts New York Maine New Hampshire Vermont Lincoln Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto St. Lawrence Thousand Islands Rapids Montreal Boston Albany Hudson Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg

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