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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1922

Page

3

John Murtey remembered for church support and service

Obituary and funeral notice for John Murtey of Alvo detailing his generous community work and church benefactions. He served in the Nebraska legislature and left a wife, three brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral held June 17 at the M E church with interment in Alvo.

E. A. Knight M. E. Church M. E. Stair The Brethren Church Alvo Cemetery

Obituary for John Murtey of Alvo and Cass County

John Murtey born December 12, 1861 in Lincoln Illinois died June 15 1922 in Alvo Nebraska at age 60 years 6 months and 3 days. He lived in Cass County near Wabash as a child and later moved to Kansas with his parents returning to Alvo to run a lumber and grain business. He married Eva Warl in 1889 with two children one died in infancy and daughter Aurel survived in Kansas City. a second marriage to Winifred Price occurred July 11 1902 and remained devoted between them. He moved among Clay Center Verona and Alvo throughout his career and remained Catholic while respecting others beliefs.

John Murtey Lincoln Ill Alvo Mr. Murtey Nebraska Cass County Wabash Kansas Rock Island Alvwo Clay Center Verona Eva Warl Aurel Kansas City Winifred Price

Card of Thanks for John Murtey death burial

The Murtey family expresses deep appreciation for acts of kindness shown after the death and burial of husband and brother John Murtey. Sincere thanks are extended from Mrs. John Murtey Mrs. Mary J. Frye and son Thomas Murtey and family James Murtey Henry Murte to all who offered floral tributes and support.

John Murtey Mary J. Frye Thomas Murtey James Murtey Henry Murter

Local visitors frequent the city from surrounding towns

George Everett from near Union returned home by bus route after a few hours in the city. David LaRue from near Nehawka attended to court matters. Jack Patterson and family from Union visited friends for a few hours. Mark E. Wiles and wife from near Weeping Water were in town for business. Mont Robb from Union spent yesterday afternoon and morning in the city. Louie Rheinackle and family from near Murray visited during the weekend trading. Chris Ross and son Herman C. Ross from near Nehawka were in court matters. P J Cosgrave a Lancaster county bar leader was in the county court with Cass county friends. Henry Shoemaker from near Nehawka attended court matters. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sebatka returned from West Liberty Iowa for illness in the family. Vernon to stay with grandmother for the summer.

John Skinner Lincoln Clyde Borles J. M. Worley Lewiston Alvo Irene Sutton University Place Thos. Murtey John Murtey Mothers and Daughters Council Sam Hardnock Grove Julian Sutton Fremont Charles Skiles John S. C. Boyles Melvin Sheedy Mr. Kempster Harvard Mable Foreman Charles Scottsbluff G. P. Foreman Rhena Towle M. Pierce Clay Center Ernest Weir Grace Weir Wm. Fisher John Murte Murtey P. J. Linch Alta Linch Grand Island Isaac Toland Omaha Mr. Toland A. W. Toland Monument Colorado Albert Toland Mary J. Frye Ralph Frye Thomas Murtey Weeping Water James Henry Murtey Stockton Kansas George Everett Near Union David LaRue Near Nehawka Jack Patterson Union Mark E. Wiles Near Weeping Water Mont Robb Louie Rheinackle Near Murray Chris Ross Herman C. Ross P. J. Cosgrave Lancaster County Bar Cass County Henry Shoemaker Frank Sebatka West Liberty Iowa Iowa, Where They Were Called By the Illness of the Mother of Mrs. Sebatka Vernon L. R. DeFrance Julian Herman Dall B. F. Brendel Murray Cook Herman Rauth Ain Council Bluffs Thomas Keckler Charles Rathburn Louisville Manley Krecklow Pool August Graham Fred Fleischman Fred Miller Wabash Frank Stander Walter Mockenhaupt C. E. Mockenhaupt Waller Theo Harms Silver Creek York Frank Bonner A. Steinkamp F. Frickin Manney J. C. Rauth Miss Anna A. H. Humble Mr. Humble Kansas City R. Bergman Joseph Wolpert J. L. Burns Mary Heeney Medford Oklahoma Farley Pitman Heeney Murdock Rock Island Maggie Katie Wolpert Rose Kelly Sue Mockenhaupt Plattsmouth Wolpert Judge Gerlich Judge Aaron Rauth

Lost and Found Journal Ad Says It Satisfies Needs

An ad in the journal promises satisfaction with found items and services. It states they satisfy customers and invites inquiries for lost possessions or found goods.

Prepare Now for Mowers Bind ers and Baying Machinery

Do not wait for harvest needs. Order mowers binders baying machinery and twine now to save bother later. See us early for your needs in this line. We are here to serve you.

Death toll climbs in Herrin mine war violence

In Herrin Illinois the death toll from a strike mine attack on the Lester strip mine rose toward the forties with 27 officially dead and 17 bodies in the local morgue. Investigators report multiple killings by gunfire lynching burning and other violence as workers and guards clash.

Herrin Ill Lester Strip Marion C. K. McDowell Associated Press

Illinois Governor orders National Guard units mobilized

At midnight Governor Len Small telegrammed Brig. Gen. Black to assemble 132d infantry and machine gun units of 120th and 131st infantries, plus others, to form a 1000 men force at the 132d infantry armory in Chicago. Troops to be fully equipped and held ready for further orders amid Williamson county unrest and Herrin violence.

Waukegan Black 132D 120Th 131St 132D Infantry West Madison Street Chicago Williamson County Herrin 130Th Len Small Illinois Nat. Guard

Auto Industry Will Have a Good Season

Detroit reports 1922 as a banner year for vehicle production. Ford for January–May produced 409,309 vehicles vs 319,813 in 1921. Hudson sold more in five months than all of last year. Chevy Maxwell and others show similar gains. Demand for second hand machinery rises as plants reinstate equipment and prices climb. Furniture buyers exceed average at Grand Rapids exposition with about 2,500 attendees.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Hudson Motor Company Chevrolet Maxwell Grand Rapids

Community News Brief Highlights Local Call No 6

A short community notice notes Call No 6 with 3 rings as a brief item. The fragment signals a local event or listing, using concise phrasing typical of a small-town bulletin.

Local Manley News Highlights Social and Business Notices

Manley residents and guests fill a wide range of events from family reunions in Weeping Water to car and farm trade. Local figures such as L R DeFrance, Herman Dall, J C Rauth, and Miss Anna Rauth feature amid travel to Omaha Lincoln Greenwood and Plattsmouth with updates on cars calves and farm gear.

John Shoeman Louisville Manley Shoeman Charles Garlick Miss Vera A. H. Humble Mr. Gerlich Greenwood and Murdock Weeping Water J. C. Rauth Alberta White Jack Gerald Gene Martin Stander John Omaha Agnes Stander Chicago Andy Sehmacher Jack McCarthy Plattsmouth American Legion Louiisville

Get Your New Red Book for Summer Reading

The July Red Book offers popular fiction and educational magazines. Call the Journal office to secure a copy and enjoy the season with this popular publication.

Journal

Be Independent Own Your Land Ad

Southeast Nebraska readers offered Colorado land by Showalter Land Agency Cook Nebraska. Personal inspections touted with exchanges possible.

Nebraska Colorado Showalter Land Agency Cook, Nebr

Attracts the Thirsty at Morgan Sweet Shop Display

The east window tempts visitors with white and purple grape juices and foaming ginger ale. The highball memory drink is now served straight and proving popular as a thirst exterminator on hot days.

Morgan Sweet Shop

Farm Loans for Eastern Nebraska at 6 Percent

On eastern Nebraska lands, 6 per cent interest. No commission. Address W. A. C. Johnson, 208 So. 33 St., Omaha, Neb.

Nebraska W. A. C. Johnson Omaha Neb

Blank books available at the Journal office

The Journal office lists blank books of many kinds available for purchase. Readers can inquire in person to select from various sizes and styles suitable for personal, school, or office use.

Sf Journal

Europe in no mood to pay U S money borrowed

St. Louis June 22 Walter Lichtenstein Chicago banker told Illinois bankers association the allied debt issue is fundamental to global welfare. He cited Europe as the sore spot and warned few European nations can reduce indebtedness soon while world trade remains interdependent.

St. Louis Walter Lichtenstein Chicago Illinois Bankers Association American Bankers’ Association Lichtenstein Europe Great Britain Reginald McKenna London Joint City and Midland Bank

Lady Seeks Start in Dress Business with Monthly New Styles

Peggy O Neil invites women in ready to wear or dressmaking to start their own business. She promises 15 to 50 new style dresses monthly and exchange of unsold models, requiring bank references for applicants.

Peggy

Uncle Ben Beckman Visits for Trading and Calls on Friends

Uncle Ben Beckman of near Murray arrived for a few hours to trade and visit with his many acquaintances, sharing time with numerous friends in the community.

Ben Beckman Near Murray

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Alvo Department Coatman Hardware Co Alvo, Nebraska Manley News McCormick and Deering Manley, Neb Singer Christ Court House Plattsmouth, Nebr U.S Russia China India England United States West 35Th St New York City W. A. Robertson Coates Riley Hotel
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