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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
6
Public advisory promoting paying household bills by using checks. Emphasizes checks as receipts acknowledged in court, safer than keeping cash, easier home budgeting, and reducing change handling. Encourages WIFE involvement and accurate accounting. Warns that checks deter dishonesty.
Miss Clara Young remains sick with a horse lingering illness though improving. Several residents, including H. C. Creamer, Mrs. Fred Ramge, Miss Mary Jameson, Billy Gray and family, and the Baker family, visit relatives in nearby towns. Local trips include J. B. Seybolt in Plattsmouth, Shrader family at races in Nebraska City canceled by rain, and Mrs. Tom Ruby recovering from Omaha injuries. Crutches aid W. G. Boedeker after bank safe installation, now discarded. Visitors from Omaha, Weeping Water, Calgary, Atkinson, and Murray market activity noted with corn deliveries and racing trips.
Earl Jenkins travels from Rosalie to meet his wife in Murray. Rex Young and Jess Johnson tour to Wabash. Omaha visitors include Ss. O Pitman and Frank Vallery. Mrs Baumeister of Plattsmouth visits Murray. A B Poedeker and Wm Philpet ship cattle to South Omaha. Gus Minniesr and family visit, Mrs Dave Lloyd travels to Omaha. Children’s Day exercises delight local churches. Numerous locals and visitors, farm sales, and community events fill Murray life.
The Murray State Bank displays a manganese steel safe in its front window proving burglar proof quality. Mr. Boedeker and Glen invite customers to inspect the new safety vault, highlighting Murray’s commitment to the best.
Children’s day service was well attended with praise for the children and gratitude to contributors. The note urges parents and citizens to ensure morals and religious training. The pastor was absent part of last week visiting family. Mrs. Eliza Young attends the Dunbar convention. A trial sermon by Mr. Leman and address by Dr. Renwick are planned for the presbytery session on June 29.
A. L. Baker has accepted a position at Puls and Gansemer general store in Murray and began his duties on Monday. Friends are glad he remains in Murray after selling his hardware business. Arthur brings extensive mercantile experience and fits well with the firm.
Frank Valiery of Murray Nebraska offers one threshing outfit for sale at a bargain price. He already owns four outfits and cannot manage them all, so he is selling one cheaply.
For sale one extra fine milk cow and two past yearling Galloway steers. Inquire at Oldhams or telephone 166.
The article from New Bloomfield Missouri News reports the ordination of Rev E F McConnaha, formerly of Murray area, as a Baptist minister. The ceremony featured a council of pastors, an examination by Rev J Sanderson, an ordination sermon by Rev G W Hatcher, a basket dinner, and a large local turnout. McConnaha, a William Jewell College graduate, previously held a licensed preaching role near Grant City and is praised as a fine young man by Cass County residents.
The Murray lumber yard shows strong spring construction activity with high demand for all lumber grades. Owner Eikendall appears poised to expand locally and promises to meet competition with a wide range of grades and competitive pricing.
In Murray, George Nickels sells Baker & Nickles stock to Barrows Puls and Gansem er. The new Murray Hardware Company includes Ted Barrows W H Puls and Alfred Ganzemer. They will carry a general hardware line and are expected to win local support and continue service.
For sale by owner James Loughridge of Marray Nebraska a complete blacksmith shop including building and all tools. One of the best openings in Cass county for a good man. Interested buyers should contact at once.
The notice lists Money Petty and Company located at 513 Denham Building in Denver under the Cole designation.
Dr. B F Brendel county physician has quarantined about fifteen to twenty families in the Avoca and Weeping Water area to curb an outbreak. He plans to enforce quarantine laws and continues inspection efforts in the region.
Albert Wheeler has been appointed manager of the Farmers Elevator Co. in Murray but cannot start duties soon due to crop conditions on his farm. Wheeler is described as an excellent young man and expected to make a good manager. The citizens of Murray welcome the Wheeler family.
Notice warns that Baker and Nickles have dissolved their partnership and all business matters must be settled promptly. Debtors are urged to contact the firm to settle accounts immediately.
An improved new power washing machine and one half horsepower engine unused and offered at a discount. J. W. Holmes Murray.
A 25 year old household remedy for cuts sprains burns scalds and bruises is sold at drug stores priced 25 cents and 50 cents.
A medium weight roadster is advertised for sale at Sam G Smith Garage. The listing emphasizes value and worth the money, with no further details on price or condition provided.
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