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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
5
Local residents travel for work and business across Plattsmouth, Murray, Union, and surrounding towns. Frank Vallery hauls hogs to Nebraska City for Glen Vallery. W. H. Puls handles matters in Plattsmouth. Fred Warner’s corn moves to market aided by Nehawka Transfer Co. and others.
W J Philpot shipped logs and Mrs W J Dull visited friends in Murray. George Brown took his wife to Firilin for gall bladder surgery. Joseph Cook and Jacob Cook visited Murray after a trip to Omaha. Numerous neighbors and relatives traveled to Omaha and Council Bluffs for errands and social visits including Eddie’s car ride and park outings. Various residents reported health updates and weekend gatherings.
Will close at 10:00 a.m. on July 4 due to Fourth of July weekend. A. Gansemer Hiatt Tutt and W. S. Smith urge all concerned to govern themselves accordingly as Monday the fifth is set aside for celebration.
Last Monday Roy Howard shelled his 1919 corn crop and sent it to Mart Portsmouth, then shipped via the Burlington to Omaha where cars are plentiful. Tuesday Fred Warner similarly marketed his grain. With ongoing car shortages, much grain is hauled to the county seat for shipment, hindered only by the lack of an elevator on Burlington tracks.
Mesdames Louis Fuls Nicholas Friedrich and Herman Wohlfarth topped the field in the supper effort last Saturday, while other supper coordinators and visitors from Murray enjoyed the final library supper of the season. Ladies of the missionary society plan to attend a convention in Omeli this week.
The event has proven successful with suppers described as delicious and priced far below market value. Attendees note meals could not be purchased for as much elsewhere, making the suppers highly affordable and popular among patrons.
Rev. J. D. Buchanan and Wm. March donated services, assisted by L. H. Puls, to clean the Presbyterian church yard. The effort enhanced the grounds for worshippers and passersby, making the area more welcoming to all visitors.
At Raymond Henrys home five children are down with the measles and the illness is described as the genuine article. At Herman Schmidts residence six children are ill with the same disease and the baby may soon follow.
Over several days near Murray a baby girl arrived June 17 to Mr and Mrs Beverage and a second girl June 18 at John Armstrong s home. A boy was born at Frank Lillie s farm, suggesting he will soon join his father s work. Dr Brendel reports all well and happy families celebrate.
Miss Etta Nickels seeks a man to clean the cemetery at the Lewiston church southeast of Murray Nebraska. Will pay good wages. Apply by calling phone No 1811 Murray Nebr.
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