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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
6
Readers are invited to mail in social events and items of local interest for publication in the Murray Journal. Submissions should be directed to the Journal office under the interests heading for consideration.
Plattsmouth visitors and Nehawka trips populate a busy week. Cattle shipments to South Omaha, horse losses by lightning, babies born to Tilson and Rarsenan, and multiple sicknesses mark the community. A Missionary social, church events, and a pending ministerial call close the report.
Mr. and Mrs. Brendel escaped serious injury when a motorist from Weeping Water driven by his son struck the Brendel buggy near the bridge over a branch east of Murray. Mrs Brendel was unharmed but Mr Brendel suffered an arm injury and clothing was torn. the buggy was damaged.
Col Gansemer and Joe West were in a car returning from a social at John Urish's farm when a tire exploded. The vehicle rolled over trapping Gansemer who suffered a deep cut and back sprain and has been confined to bed, while West escaped unharmed.
A platform dance will be held at the Tulene grove, west of Plattsmouth, on Saturday evening, June 28. Music will be provided by the Svaboda orchestra.
Wants fresh sweet cream 18 to 20 percent in station quantities. Nemety & Co offers better than market price.
Mrs Charles L Creamer is running a business in Plays mouth. The KR NOR ladies plan a July 4 Lewistown church gathering with a 1 to 3 pm business meeting and 3 to 5 pm social time. List of needed dishes provided to help planning and refreshments at 5 pm. Public invited.
Mr Pleasant Henry Thiele F M Massie and Mr Sprague from Mr Pleas ants precinct arrived in the city driving Thiele's car. Massie renewed his Journal subscription for another year during the city visit.
For sale by H. G. Todd three Shorthorn bulls eligible for registry. Registered stock offered to serious breeders seeking quality breeding animals. Bulls are sound and proven in production. Interested parties may inquire for details and prices.
Mrs W Shrader of six miles west of Murray suffered a severe hand injury Tuesday while washing. She caught her left hand in the wringer wheels as she tried to release fabric. The wound required over thirty stitches after treatment by Dr Brendel and assistance from Mr Shrader Alf Nickels and Mr Livingston. She returned home from Plattsmouth Wednesday and is slowly recovering.
An invitation invites all to spend the Fourth in Murray at McCullough Grove. Bring your dinner and enjoy the day at home. The Christian and Presbyterian churches will run a stand offering ice cream lemonade fruit candy and coffee. Encourage friends to attend and help ensure a grand at home celebration.
Alfred Gansemer, a leading young cattle feeder, shipped the last of his winter herd to South Omaha Sunday evening and they came to market Monday, selling at an excellent price averaging about 125 per head. He has shown sharp judgment in valuing and timing sales, often securing near top prices.
A June 18 birthday celebration honored Mrs. W. M. Wiley on her sixty seventh at her home east of Murray. Daughters Mrs. George Parks and Mrs. Albert Funk helped host with solos and duets, a luncheon served by Mrs. Parks and daughters, and guests including Albert Funk and daughter Alice, George Wiley, Peter Campbell, Glen Campbell, Alf Nickels, Warren Wiley, and several Misses and Mesdaines.
A week ago Sunday a party of young people enjoyed a meal at the state Fisheries park. They arrived about 10 30 with well filled baskets of sandwiches cake and pickles and lemonade. They departed late in the hour after a pleasant time. Attending were Mes srs and Mesdames Adam Kreager Henry Engelkemier August Engelkemier George Engelkemier Misses Sophia Kreager Rose and Margaret Engelkemier Messrs Henry Kreager Willie Kreager Waller and Wallis Kreager Roy Clarence Forest and George Engelkemier.
Last Sunday a large group gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Engelkemier to celebrate his birthday. The event marked their impending move from the country home to a new residence in Plattsmouth. Carnations and roses decorated the parlors and dining room as a feast was served by several hosts. Music and games filled the afternoon followed by departures with best wishes for many more birthdays.
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