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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
6
The Fourth of July committee led by O W Holmes and Ora Davis prepared Murray for a large celebration on July 3. Residents from the south, east, west and north anticipate a big turnout as committees arrange to accommodate visitors, with Bridge replacement near the depot and care for crowds being coordinated.
A family shift at home with a birth nine pounds at the Lewis residence and updates on Mrs. Fleming’s recovery in Omaha. Local medical visits include Mrs. Silers at St Joseph’s and Dr. Loughridge’s health alongside travel notes. A large Murray lawn social by the band drew a big crowd with strawberries ice cream and dancing, raising 32 dollars for the group.
A miscellaneous shower at the Boedeker home in Murray honored Miss Ora Hutcheson on Tuesday prior to her wedding to William R. Carey of Sarpy County. Twenty two guests attended as gifts were exchanged and a three course luncheon was served. A mock wedding with Miles Hutcheson as bride and Pearl Carey as groom provided entertainment, officiated by Miss Eva Porter with Winnie Hutcheson as flower girl. Guests included Mesdames Sands, Trendrick, Holmes, Hutchinson, Boedeker, and others from Mydard and surrounding areas.
Classified offer lists 5000 acres of farming hay and grazing land in Keith county Nebraska near two Platte rivers with good rainfall. Proximity to towns on the U P R R distances six to twelve miles. Price ten to fifteen dollars per acre. Terms desired. Address to owner John M Livingston Nebraska City Nebraska.
Miss Ora Huttheson and Mr William Carey of Sarpy county were married at the Huttheson residence with close friends in attendance. The couple will reside at Meadow in Sarpy county and a full account will follow next week. The Journal extends its congratulations.
Undersigned invite all to a Saturday July 3 dance at Jenkins Hall. Jacobs' Orchestra of Omaha will provide music and the event runs from early evening as long as the crowd desires. Alfred Gatsomler George Berger Fritz Luts listed as organizers.
An advertisement warns readers to avert sickness and promote strength with a tonic described as pure wine and herbs. It claims to aid digestion, improve appetite, and build new blood. The notice lists contact details Jon Tuiner and addresses in Ashland Avenue, Chicago.
The undersigned offers 20 head of good young horses for private sale in any number. They are large boned in good shape and none are branco order. They are at my place six miles southeast of Murray. Come and see them for yourself. Prices reasonable. Frank Vallery
Notice of an attachment sale to satisfy a judgment in the case of Thomas L. Campbell deceased versus Leliai Queen and Aline Queen. The sale, at the county courthouse, will be conducted by auction to the highest bidder. The sale will occur on the 24th day of July, 1909 at ten oclock in the forenoon.
Local seller John H in Murray Nebraska advertises multiple new buggies at rock bottom prices. He urges buyers to act fast to get nearly cost deals on these fine vehicles.
A seventy acre improved farm five miles southeast of Murray is offered. For particulars contact James Chalfant.
J. W. Polin travels to Ralston Nebraska this morning with Mrs. Thayer Propst and Miss Propst who arrived yesterday to attend the Hutcheson Carey wedding at Rock Bluffs that evening.
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