Local items note visits and business in Murdock region
Mr and Mrs O J Pothast visited Lincoln with family over Washington birthday weekend. Advertisements discuss A J Tool agency for harness noted as the best value. August Bauer and George Boardman frequent Murdock and South Bend. The Thimgans host new tenants, and Weddell Bauer handle lumber yard and elevator work. Reaves buys a new bicycle and rides it proudly. Murdock Mercantile adds J E McHugh and L B Goerthy as sales staff. Carl Conrad leaves for California. Sale at S M Cox yields strong bids, a Ford car selling for 240% of its original price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. J. Pothast
Lincoln
Washington
A. J. Tool
August Bauer
South Bend
Murdock
George Boardman
L. Amz
Herbert Reaves
Ed Vanderberg
Henry F. Schlueter
Wabash
Messrs. Kraft
Bauer
Schleuter
J. E. McHugh
O Swaha
Edminson
Louisville
Joe Johansen
L. B. Goerthy
Goerthy
Carl Conrad
Weeping Water
Elmwood
California
Messrs
Art Bornemeier
S. M. Cox
Mr. Bornemeier
John Gakemeier
G. Baur
Local Residents Conduct Routine Business Trips and Moves
S M Cox handled affairs at Ashland Taft on Tuesday driving up with his car. Frank Rosenow moved into town occupying a building he purchased from Jacob Goehry. Emil Miller moved into the Rosenow residence. Edward Thimgzg an proprietor of the curate visited Elmwood last Friday. Henry A Guthmann of the Bank of Murdock made an Omaha trip. Wm Bourke shipped stock via Rock Island last Thursday. Mr G Mercley recovering from pneumonia shows improvement this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Cox
Ashland
Taft
Burr Oak
Murray
H. L. Sayer
H. A. Gast
Frank Rosenaw
Alurdeck
Jacob Goehry
Emil Miller
Rosenow
J. H. Burwell
Murdock
Sider
Prof. Willard
Lois Jackman
Ehnwool
Wm. Bourke
Rock Island
Edward Thimgzgan
Elmwood
Henry A. Guthmann
Bank of Murdock
Omaha
Wr. Rush
Lincoln
Jersey
G. Mercley
Bank of Murdock Charter Report Reveals Finances
Bank of Murdock in Nebraska files a financial statement showing resources totaling 981 708.16 and liabilities including capital stock 20 000, surplus 5 005, undivided profits 25 404, and deposits 281 796.16. Signatures of cashier and directors certify the report as correct and sworn before a notary on February 1, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmitei
Ineg
TIAGO
Nepovitors Cu
Nebraska
Mrs F M Spies and Bert Amzert Visit Murflock
Mrs F M Spies and her son Bert from Louisville Kentucky visited Murflock at the home of Mrs Amzert and her son and daughter for a few days. They were former neighbors and friends of Mrs Amzert during a sunny south residence. They plan to stop again on their return from California for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Spies
Bert
Louisville
Grandmother McDonald Visits New Grandson at Hamp ton
Mrs H V McDonald visited her son Gale McDonald and wife at Hamp ton last week to meet their infant son. The joyous greeting from the newborn and the proud reactions of the couple’s parents highlighted the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. McDonald
Gale McDonald
Hampton
Grandmother McDonald
Trustees Install Torrid Zone Furnace at Murdock Church
Messrs John Crowley and Bert Stoner completed the installation of a new furnace in the Evangelical association church at Murdock last Friday. The old furnace had served its purpose and the new Torrid Zone plant is sold by L Neitzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
John Crowley
Bert Stoner
Church of the Evangelical Association
Murdock
L. Neitzel
Box Supper at Murdock School Raises Funds for Books
A box supper at Murdock school last Tuesday drew many young attendees and visitors. The event yielded about $70 for school improvements, to be used for books and pictures, with a Victrola planned but funding short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock School
Royal Neighbors Kensington at Mrs Gehrts Home
The Royal Neighbors of America held a Kensington at the home of Mrs Wm Gehrts last Thursday with many members in attendance. They enjoyed the afternoon and were pleased with the hostess hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kensington
Becketts Move to Grand Island From Farm West of Murdock
Mr and Mrs J J Becker who had lived southwest of Murdock and farmed there recently moved to Grand Island to reside there in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Becker
Murdock
Grand Island
Mt Olympus to Be A Electric Vessel
A. J. Bauer plans stricter discipline aboard the Mt Olympus as owners push for rapid seagoing. Electrician W. Schewe has a plan to power the vessel by electricity from clouds and water with duplex generators and underwater lights. The system may attract creatures to the hull, prompting a scoop net if unregulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Bauer
W. ©. Schewe
Sae
Mt. Olympus
Balance Sheet Extract Shows Bank Assets and Capital
The document lists loans and discounts, overdrafts, banking house and fixtures, current expenses, taxes, interest, deposits from banks, currency, precious metals, and totals. It notes capital stock paid in, undivided profits, and deposits, with signatures from directors August Panska and others, sworn February 18, 1920.
Harness ad touts famous Boyz harness at A J Tool store
A promotional notice invites readers to examine the Boyz harness at the A J Tool store and judge its merits. The ad claims it is the best harness in the world for the money and emphasizes its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tool
Farewell Surprise Party For Mr and Mrs Stroy
Relatives friends and neighbors hosted a Sunday afternoon farewell party for Mr and Mrs John Stroy as they sell their farm and move to Lincoln soon. The event organized by Mrs Conrad Baumgartner featured a four course luncheon with sandwiches and cake and included many family friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stroy
Stroy
Anther
Lincoln
Mr. Stroy
Conrad Baumfurtner
J. W. Peters
Hilda
Arthur
Charles Kupke
Carl
Paul
Louie
Elsie
Julius Reinke
Magdalena
Gertrude
John Scheel
John
Rose
Anna
Clara
Alma
Ford Lau
Ella
Willie
Sarah
Amanda
Elma
Selma
Henry Gakemeiler
August
Chas. Stroy
Walter
Eleanor
Irene
Hugo
Albert
Fred Lau
Aleda
Leonard
Conrad Baumgartner
Hildegarten
Walter Thimgahn
Ruth
Conrad Wherman
Freda
Louise
Conrad
Conrad Reinke
Herman
Walter Kupke
Henry Heineman
Evelyn
Densing
Market Decorated by Painter for Presentable Store
Having Market Decorated Joe Johnson the market man is having the interior of his place dec orated and placed in spic and span condition by the painter Mr. H H Lawton who is painting the interior of the market room in white and which when completed will make a very presentable place of business. Mr Lawton is an excellent painter and worthy of doing the finest of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
H. H. Lawton
Lawton
Tractor Show Draws Kansas City Visitors
Messrs. Wm. Gellrts Henry Wendt Carl Kupke and Gust Gakemeier attended the Kansas City tractor exhibition last week. They returned a few days ago and say the trip was arduous yet worthwhile, with travel by night on rough paths sorely tested their endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wm. Gellrts
Henry Wendt
Carl Kupke
Gust Gakemeier
Kansas City
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Plattsmouth Man
Plattsmouth resident E. M. Battery, a stationery engineer, describes kidney pain and hip lameness from coal work. He used Doan's Kidney Pills, received quick relief, and years later reports continued good health. The ad urges others to try Doan's at 60c from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Battery
Tenth
Walnuit
Plattsmouth
Dean
Mr. Attery
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Murdock Family Moves Residence For Farming
G E Steele moved last week from a farm near Murdock to land south and east of Elmwood to farm the coming season. The change forces Walter Steele to quit Murdock school and its basketball team. Neighbors regret losing such fine people, while the new community will gain them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Steele
Murdock
Elmwood
Walter Steele
Friday visit of Mr and Mrs H W Tool in the west
Friday the couple Mr H W Tool and Mrs Tool were visiting in the western region and departed afterward. The note records their travels as part of a social or newspaper item detailing local residents’ movements.
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H. W. Tool
Tourists travel from Sirewster to Mare Island and Los Angeles
A party travels from Sirewster to Mare Island navy yard to visit Miwu Tools' brother who teaches music and bead work there. They will then stop in Los Angeles briefly before returning to Murdock.
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Sirewster
Washington
San Francisco
Miwu
Tools
Mare Island Navy Yard
Los Angeles
Murdock
Birthday honors for Rev Drauehle age milestone noted
The item notes Rev. A. Drauehle celebrating a fourth birthday last Friday and reaching a Tith milestone with quiet recollection. Mr Brauehle was well preserved and friends join the Journal in extending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Drauehle
Brauehle
Hhis Uze
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Murdock Department
the Bank of Murdock
United States
Uncle Sam
THE
Henry A. Tool
J. E. Guthmann
H. A. Guthmarnn
Murdock Agency
Murdock Mercantile Co
Jerry E. McHugh
W. Thinigan
Agency For
Murdock, Neb
Nebr
Mars
Boning Lee
Esas Jonefren National A
Nehrmusku
AW Gulhmann
Gothmann
Aster
Henily A. Tool
Pheeter
Gothmans
Neoware Puabile
Wm. H. Bohn
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Murdock, Nebr
State of
County of
Cass
IL . J. Pothast
State Rankine Board
Oo. J. Pothast
Llu
Locis Neltzcel
August Panska
H. Vi. Melbouna Ald
Merchants Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Henry Beckameyer
Presso
J. Pothast
Huber
Huber Manufacturing Co
Marion
William Rush
WM. Gehrts
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