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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

5

Murdock Notes Highlight Local Visits And Bets

Charles Schaefer visited a friend in South Bend last Sunday driving over in his car. Will Buy a Desk Light Bets have been placed on electric lights reaching Murdock by year end with two $5 wagers. The piece also reports local trades, outings, visits to Lincoln and Omaha, and a threshing machine sale to Hemke Brothers.

Charles Schaefer South Bend Mex Dusterhoff's Wm. Gehrts H. W. Tool A. J. Tool Henry A. Guthmann J. E. McHiugh W. ©. Gillispie Gillispie Harry Gillispie Kenneth Tool Lincoln Chas. Rau J. E. McHugh H. H. Lawton G. Baur John Gakemeier Omaha Hemke Brothers Gehris Murdock John Amgwert West Point Oakland Jerry McHugh Charles Schaffer

Residents and visitors gather in Murdock notes

A long list of visitors and locals in Murdock Nebraska includes Noor wax dealer Max Dusterhoft and others from Pierre South Dakota Lincoln and Omaha. The piece mentions work at Henry Oehlerking’s home, farm activity, stockholders meeting at Crown Tire, banking trips, and ongoing plastering and furnishing of a bank building.

Girls Demonstration Showcased Culinary Arts at School

The girls baking and cooking club under the state farm program held a demonstration last week during vacation. Mrs. Harry Gillispie supervised. Participants included Meta Reickman Elsie Dickman Jessie Oehlerking Agnes Rissman Cora Rissman and Grace Brockhoge.

Harry Gillispie Meta Reickman Elsie Dickman Jessie Oehlerking Agnes Cora Rissman Grace Brockhoge

Zoz Home Receives Major Interior and Exterior Makeover

Max Dusterhoff and a crew have been busy decorating the interior and painting the exterior of the home of Mr and Mrs Andy Zoz. The improvements have made the house look practically new and enhanced the premises.

Max Dusterhoff Andy Zoz

Death of Elmwood Precinct Resident Henry Klemme

Henry Klemme born abroad came to Plattsmouth in 1882 and settled in Murdock before making Elmwood precinct his home. He died last Tuesday after a hospital stay in Lincoln and was buried Thursday at Callihan cemetery. The funeral was at Callihan church conducted by Rev. Ezra Sohn. He leaves three children Mrs. Henry Bornemeier Henry Klemme and Fred Klemme.

Henry Kiemme Old Country Plattsmouth Murdock Lincoln Callihan Callihan Church Ezra Sohn Elmwood Klemme

Farewell Reception For Pastor Schwab In Murdock

Members of the church in Murdock hosted a farewell reception for Rev. AFA Schwab last Tuesday. The event featured social games and ice cream with cake for the younger guests as they wished the pastor and his family happiness in their move to Omaha.

Murdock A. FA. Schwab Schwab Omaha

Inter-Church World Movement Meeting Links Four Churches

A well attended gathering was held at the Louisville church between this place and Louisville for the Inter-Church World Movement. Speakers included Rev. Laighply of Murdock Rev. Ezra Sohl of Elmwood Rev. Robert Strauss of Callihan and lay members Fred Stock and George Merkle. Talks and appeals for funds to support evangelization drew strong response.

Murdock Callibhan Elmwood Ithaca Louisville Laighply Ezra Sohl Robert Strauss Callihan Fred Stock George Merkle

Well Attended Dance at Glaubitz Home

A large cheerful crowd from town and country gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glaubitz for a dance. Music was excellent, order was well maintained, and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, with an invitation to return.

Murdock Mercantile Reports Strong Year End Results

The invoice for the fiscal year ending July 1 shows very profitable business and stock on hand in excellent condition.

Murdock Mercantile Company

Murdock Class of 1919 Hosts Farewell for Schwab

Members of the Murdock schools Class of 1919 held a farewell reception at the home of Ferdinand Brunkow for Harvey Schwab who has returned from Naperville Illinois and will settle in Omaha. The event occurred Wednesday evening with the students enjoying the occasion fully.

Murdock Ferdinand Brunkow Harvey Schwab Naperville Illinois Omaha

Walter Braun Triumphs in Murdock Wrestling Bout

Walter Braun from Murdock defeated the Ashland strongman in Woodman Hall in a best two of three match. Braun won the first fall in 21 minutes 30 seconds and the second in 22 minutes. Referee Gale Picknel judged all calls fair and the event was noted for science and good sportsmanship.

Walter Braun Murdock Ashland Woodman Hall Braun Gale Picknel

Printer H H Lawton hires Purdy to speed work in Murdock

H H Lawton the printer and decorator has enlisted W E Purdy of Kearney to help. Purdy, an excellent painter, will move his family to Murdock and rent rooms since a house could not be found. This move will allow Lawton to catch up with the backlog of work.

H. H. Lawton

Epworth League Delegates From Murdock Attend Tecumah District Meet

Young people from Murdock and vicinity attended the Tecumah district Epworth League convention in Plattsmouth last week. Delegates included Misses Clarice Cook Esther Schmidt Florence Live Gladys Marshall Edith Perry Nora Eveland and Messrs Gale Pickwell Carlton Zink Charles Buell and Fred Buell.

Epworth Murdock Epworth League Tecumcah Plattsmouth Clarice Cook Esther Schmidt Florence Live Gladys Marshall Edith Perry Nora Eveland Gale Pickwell Carlton Zink Charles Buell Fred Buell

Ministerial Car Shipment Brings Two Clergy Goods to Omaha and Murdock

The vehicle carrying Rev. I. Leigh ply formerly of Omaha arrived at Murdock to minister at the local church. As it was unloaded, it also bore Rev. Schwab's effects who is returning to Omaha to take a charge.

I. Leigh Omaha Murdock Schwab

Electric Lights Plan discussed with Mur dock farmers

Mr. Edward Edmiston, superintendent of the lighting company, visited Mur dock last week to meet farmers on two proposed lines. A return date was set to decide which line would be most profitable based on expected patronage. Assurances were given that service would reach Murdock by year end. The ad note cites Max Dusterhoff's varnishes and warns merchants to advertise even when business is slow.

Edward Edmiston Murdock

Bestor to Attend First National Winchester Clubs Convention

Frank M. Bestor of Bestor & Swatek Winchester dealer will attend the first annual convention of the national association of Winchester Clubs in New Haven Connecticut June 28 to July 1. About 2 000 dealers are expected to attend with families. The event at Woolsey Hall includes tours of the plant classroom talks and social entertainments culminating in a banquet.

Frank M. Bestor Bestor & Swatek Thisty Winchester National Association of Winchester Clubs New Haven Conn United States Woolsey Hall Yale University Winchester Company New York Elm City Pier 70 East River 23Rd Street Topperweins

Married at the Courthouse This Morning

County Judge A. J. Jeeson united Miss Amanda M. Martin of Glenwood and Mr. Alfred L. Mayfield of Elizabethtown Illinois in marriage. The couple arrived on an early Burlington train and the ceremony opened the judge’s new office. the bride’s mother, Mrs. Jennie E. Martin, accompanied them.

A. J. Jeeson Amanda M. Martin Glenwood Alfred L. Mayfield Elizabethtown Illinois Burlington Jennie E. Martin

Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Tuevy

The note thanks friends and neighbors for signing a remonstrance and for visiting the house. It expresses gratitude to those who helped while noting the authors will print everything except money and butter and invites others to be served.

Wm. Tuevy

Interesting items of Wabash folks

William Murfin returned Wednesday evening from Colorado. J D Gerbeling and Marie Golden were Lincoln passengers Thursday to attend the Christian Endeavor convention. Mrs William Caygill was a Weeping Water visitor a few days last week. H T Richard and grandson Lloyd evening. Robert Earls and Ernest Underwood autoed to Lincoln Thursday. Walter Woods and Ella Gerbeling autoed to Lincoln Saturday evening and J D Gerbeling and Marie Golden returned with them. Laura McDonald spent Sunday with friends and relatives. John Gerdes and family went to Lincoln Saturday and returned the same day. Mrs John Carter and Mrs Alvin Hunter are spending a few days with Grover Otte is spending a few days with his brother Parker. Mrs F H Burdick is still on the sick list. Her daughter Mrs Buer is here caring for her. Her oldest sister from Wisconsin came Monday. Mrs H T Richard and Mrs Will Ottie and daughter visiting here for a few days. Clarence Norris spending a few days of his vacation with his grandparents Mr and Mrs H P Hinds. Popular copyrights Journal office.

Max Dusterhoft Kudlen Clege Pierre Murdock Henry Oeblerking Kktt Pothast Lincoln O. J. Pothast Mieses Esther Marie Schmidt Jersey Frank Selvin Fred Stock Henry Smith Alda. Mo Hernan Whupke J. W. Thinean Onola Crown Tire Company Oo Kk. McDonald West Max Dausterhoff Trapere Glatzel Henry Oehlerking John Oehlerking Weer Point Henry Heineman Mattmouth John Heineman Hitchcock South Dakota William Murfin Colorado J. D. Gerbeling Marie Golden William Caygill H. T. Richard Lloyd Robert Earls Ernest Underwood Walter Woods Ella Gerbeling Laura McDonald John Gerdes John Carter Alvin Hunter Grover Otte Parker F. H. Burdick Buer Wisconsin Will Ottie Clarence Norris H. P. Hinds

Four Year Old Victor of Double Accidents

Richard Rhoden, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rhoden, sustained two injuries in separate incidents last week. A horse stepped on his ankle causing a fracture, and a stalk cutter lever release toppled him, breaking his right arm in two places. He is under doctor care and improving. Elmwood Leader-Echo.

Richard Roy Rhoden Elmwood Echa

For Sale Steam Threshing Outfit in Mynard Neb

Steam threshing outfit offered for sale in Mynard Nebraska. Bargain price possible if sold before July used as a mobile unit may also hire an engineer and separator man if not sold. P A Hild listed as contact. July deadline highlighted.

P. A. Hild Mynard, Neb

Poultry Wanted at Lutz’s Store Plattsmouth

Swift and Co will visit Lutz's store in Plattsmouth next Friday June 25 to buy poultry. Offered prices include springs old roosters at 13 cents per pound. Olf Lundberg of Nehawka visited for a few hours tending to business matters.

Swift & Co Lutz Flattsmouth Shane Lutz's Plattsmouth Olf Lundberg Nehawka

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murdock Department The Bank of Murdock Murdock, Nebraska State of Nebraska Guaranty Fund Henry A. Tool J. E. Guthmann H. A. Guthmann Rex A. Guthmann H. K. Neitzel Roice Idaho Co. E. McDonald Mlattsmouth Margaret J. Pothast Farmers and Merchants Bank Pothast State Bankers Convention Metropolis Wm. McNamara Janette Fairmont Herman A. Gast J. T. Fulton Lincoln Pure Butter Company Mr. Gast Grinnell and Hansen Murdock Mercantile Co Jerry .E. McHugh W. Thimgan Agency For Murdock, Neb Merchants Bank Popular Copyrights Journal Office M. Dusterhoff WM. Gehris
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