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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

7

For Sale and Local News in Murray

For Sale notices appear including timothy day hay and sows from Oldham Stock Farm. Local visits include Mrs Chauncey Schepp near Nehawka, trips to Plattsmouth for Mrs Hans Tams funeral, and social events like the De Ford jazz dance. Neighbors report Anna Wasner home from Glenwood Iowa, with hospital recovery for Lena Lyman, and travelers J A Scotten and A A Young attending wrestling in Plattsmouth.

Timothy Day H. G. Todd Murray Oldham Chauncey Schepp Near Nehawka Puls Joseph Marasek Hans Tams Plattsmouth Pulsear

Local residents attend to matters and recoveries in Murray area

T J Brendel handled insurance business in Nehawka. Col W R Young visited Murray with his parents for business. Harry Puls shows steady recovery from pneumonia and will soon regain strength. Dr B F Brendel and O T Levda met in Plattsmouth to arrange a shared minister. Walter Tower's boil kept him from Puls shop duties. he nears full recovery. Col W R Young hired Wilber family from west of Mynard for Eale V Cole of Brule. Wilber receives one hundred dollars monthly plus housing and two cows. Morton Bartlet remains slow but improving as he resumes shop and laundry work.

T. J. Brendel Nehawka Col. W. R. Young Plattsmouth Murray Harry Puls B. F. Brendel O. T. Levda Christian Church of Murray Walter Tower Puls Garage Mr. Wilber Mynard Eale V. Cole Brule Morton Bartlet

Visitors and local notes from Plattsmouth area

Plattsmouth and surrounding towns see a parade of visitors from Harry Todd to Harold Hull and Alex Rhoden. Mrs. H G Todd returns to Lincoln with son Glen after a visit. Walter Tower and Morton Bartlett attend a wrestling match in town. Douglas Tilson suffers stomach trouble while Fred Warner reports a strong corn harvest. Alfred Gansemer manages store and farm operations with help from Harry McCulloch as spring work begins.

Harry Todd Plattsmouth H. G. Todd Lincoln Glen Walter Tower Morton Bartlett Tower Harold Hull Murray B. A. Root Douglas J. W. Tilson Fred Warner Alex Rhoden Council Bluffs D. C. Rhoden Kenny C. Long Omaha Chester Shrader Robert Shrader Blair J. J. Lang

Plattsmouth Home Purchase by Frank Vallery and Move Plans

Frank Vallery bought the Sherwood place on Chicago Avenue in Plattsmouth after selling holdings in Murray. He will move to Plattsmouth once Briges finds a new home, vacating his current residence for E. B. Tutt and wife, with Mrs. W. A. Brown taking their former house.

Plattsmouth Frank Vallery Murray Sherwood Place Chicago Avenue M.S. Briges Briges Vallery Tutt W. A. Brown

Latta Plans New Bungalow on North Lot in Murray

Will Build a Bungalow Uncle S. G. Latta has decided to construct a home on the north side of his lot. The existing garage will be used during construction and later become a residence for Mr. G. W. McCracken and family. The move keeps two business men in Murray and solves two cases of being out of a home.

S. G. Latta G. W. McCracken Murray

Sells Large Bill of Goods Mess Causes Road Hold

Last Tuesday Joe Marasek hustling salesman for W. H. Puls hardware loaded a truck with farming implements to move to Joe West near Murdock. L. H. Puls planned to help but the truck sank into soft ground, forcing a delay until roads firm up.

Joe Marasek W. H. Puls

Murray Club to Resume Saturday Supper for Library Benefit

The Murray community club plans to restart their Saturday evening suppers to benefit the Murray library. After a pause during the influenza period, the supper series will resume and announcements will appear in this paper. Buys a Hudson Speedster. A Gansemer purchased a new Hudson speedster from LL Puls, a high class car now in Murray, Puls intends to seek another for his salesroom.

A. Gansemer Ll. H. Puls Mr. Puls Omaha Murray Gansemer Mr. Gansemer

Tree limbs spark short circuit near Murray

Last Sunday green tree limbs were blown by the wind and caused a short circuit of two Nebraska Gas and Electric service wires near Murray. James Kikendall of the company was in Murray Monday to repair the damaged lines.

Nebraska Gas and Electric Company Murray James Kikendall

Fractures Bone in His Foot During Basement Hoist

Glen Todd fractured a bone in his foot when a rope slipped while removing an electric lighting plant from his father’s basement. He wore a plaster cast and used crutches but continued work, displaying notable grit.

Glen Todd Glen

Child Injured by Loose Horse Near Murray

Ernest Vallery, four years old, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Vallery, was kicked in the face by a loose horse at their Murray area home last Saturday morning. The injury required twelve stitches to close the wounds. Dr Brendel dressed the wounds and the child was progressing as well as expected.

Ernest Jesse Vallery Murray Brendel

Fether Suffers Stroke of Paralysis in Plattsmouth

Mrs. L. D. Hiatt was called to Plattsmouth last Sunday evening by the sudden illness of her father Mr. Fred Heinrich sr who suffered a stroke of paralysis while walking at his home in the south part of the city. He was found by Wm Heinrich and carried inside where medical workers treated him. By Monday evening he rested easier and Tuesday Mrs Hiatt returned to Murray for a short time before coming back to help care for him.

Fether L. D. Hiatt Plattsmouth Fred Heinrich Sr Wm. Heinrich Heinrich

Will Pull Some Stumps At Eight Mile Grove

Creen Piggot works on a portable stump pulling rig for his truck to move Between jobs. He plans to pull stumps and trees in a grove on the farms of W. FE Jenkins at Eight Mile Grove before taking on further work.

Creen

Five Dollars Paid by Medicine Show in Murray

A medicine show in Murray drew two seniors from the audience last Monday. J. W. Berger, 74, claimed the oldest man prize after revealing his age when handed five dollars. Mr. Puls Jr. appeared short and unseen, while Mrs. Wm. Marsh, 54, won the ladies’ purse of five dollars.

Murray J. W. Berger Mr. Puls Jr Zacheus

Baby dies of whooping cough near Murray

The two month old baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Murray near Murray died Tuesday afternoon at home from an aggravated case of whooping cough. The infant had been ill for some time despite nursing and medical care, including a nurse from Lincoln who arrived Monday, but death followed after much suffering.

Murray Clarence Murray Lincoln

Dr J McConnaha Remembered Physician Dies in Missouri

Dr J McConnaha a longtime Murray physician who served the local sick died at his son Imer McConnaha's home near Fulton Missouri on March 7 at about 81. He and his family once lived near Murray and later resided in Herman Blair and New Bloom before moving.

J. McConnaha Missouri Murray Imer McConnaha Fulton Herman Omaha Blair New Bloom

Dr McConnaha Dies After Brief Illness In Mo

Dr McConnaha aged over 1 years died in Mo after a brief illness while visiting his son Elmer at the home near New Bloomfield. He had resumed practice recently and left a widow and several children. Funeral and burial were at his late home in New Bloomfield. A daughter notified Mrs Troop of the death and burial. He left 24 grandchildren.

Pitman Family Returns Home After Omaha Visit

Mrs. and Mrs. J. W. Pitman return from Omaha with their little daughter who had stayed at Saint Joseph hospital. The child underwent an operation and, while tired from the trip, is much improved and making satisfactory progress post surgery.

Pitman J. W. Pitman Omaha Saint Joseph Hospital

Five Red Polled Bulls for Sale by Nickels & Son

For sale five registered Red Polled bulls by A F Nickels & Son Murray Nebraska. Includes Timothy and clover hay. Phone 3114. m4 4w.

Timothy Clover A. F. Nickels & Son Murray, Nebr

Horses and Harness for Sale in Murray

Two good horses and a set of harness for sale. Call to see them at Murray. Henry C. Long announces the private sale and invites inquiries.

Murray Henry C. Long

Notice of Suit to Quiet Title in Cass County Court

Plaintiffs Felthauser and Hathaway sue to quiet title to lands in Section 25 10N 13E Cass County Nebraska. Defendants include Henry H Wilson and many heirs and unknown claimants. Case filed March 17 1920 with answer due by May 3 1920.

County of Cass Nebraska Joe Felthauser Thomas E. Hathaway Henry H. Wilson John Harvey Joseph L. Reet Eunice Is Feel Thomas K. Fenimore James KR. Humble Eveline M. Willson Willson William Dorrough Wm. H. Spratlin Thomas K. Fennifore James Et. Humble William Therrough Cass District Court Cass County Felthauser W. A. Robertson Atty

Duroc Jersey Boars Offered At Reasonable Bulk Price

A seller advertises several Duroc Jersey fall boars for sale at a reasonable price for immediate purchase. Contact Philip Hirz for details.

Sheriff Quinton Seeks County Business in Greenwood Flight

Sheriff C. D. Quinton traveled to Greenwood this morning as a county official to handle a few hours of business duties before returning.

C. D. Quinton Greenwood

Local residents visit county seat and nearby towns

Lloyd Gilmore came from near Murray for business and to see friends. W G Boedeker of Murray State bank visited Murray en route to Omaha. Mrs H J Miller returned to Alvo with her nephew George H Becker staying a few days. L J Mayfield and wife from Louisville came to town for business and visits. Lester Wunderlich visited from Nehawka at Mrs C A Roesencrans home and heads to Omaha for school. Wunderlich injured his right hand while using a saw with severe tendon cuts.

Lloyd Gilmore Murray W. G. Boedeker Murray State Bank Omaha H. J. Miller Alvo George H. Becker L. J. Mayfield the Courier Louisville Lester Wunderlich Nehawka C. A. Roesencrans Tune

Attorneys and locals visit city for court and business

Attorney Carl Ganz of Alvo attended the district court session in the city today. Dr. G. H. Gilmore of Murray visited from his home. A. B. Fornest of Cedar Creek looked after trading with merchants. W. W. F. Gillispie and Charles Barnard of Mynard went to Omaha to address grain market business. Frank Raven, a Burling ton shop employee, had the misfor...

Carl Ganz of Alvo District Court G. H. Gilmore Murray A. B. Fornest Cedar Creek W.W. F. Gillispie Charles Barnard Mynard Omaha

Rev. J. H. Steger Improves After Hospital Treatment

From Wednesday's Daily Rev. J. H. Steger of St. Paul's Evangelical church has shown improvement after several weeks in Omaha hospital for stomach trouble and nervous breakdown. Family and friends are encouraged by the hopeful outlook for his speedy recovery.

J. H. Steger St. Paul's Evangelical Church Omaha

Mrs Jones Visits Ruskin Relatives In Nebraska

Mrs. F A Jones of Ruskin Nebraska visits in the city at her mother Mrs J T Baird’s home and with relatives and friends. Bishop E V Shaylor of the Episcopal church of Nebraska returns to Omaha after church work and is noted as having traveled on the Burlington train.

F. A. Jones Ruskin, Neb City J. T. Baird E. V. Shaylor Episcopal Church of Nebraska Burlington Omaha

Wrestlers Schmarder Queen Clash Draws Louisville Crowd

George Ossenkop of Louisville joined others last night at Coates hall for the wrestling match between Schmarder and Queen. The event drew local spectators and featured a closely contested bout.

George Ossenkop Louisville Schmarder Queen Coates Hall

A. F. Sturm Announces Candidacy for State Senate

A. F. Sturm of Nebawka declares his bid for the Republican nomination to represent the second Nebraska senatorial district comprising Otoe and Cass counties. He submits his candidacy for the primary on April 20, 1920.

Nebraska Otoe Cass A. F. Sturm Nebawka Nebr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray Department Eniron Ven A. L. Baker Ben Neell Anna Wasner Glenwood Iowa J. A. Seotten A. A. Young PD. A. Youngs Sturzis South Dakota Hiatt Alfred Gansemer Harry McCulloch W. R. Young Philip Hirz Frank Raven Burlington Shop E. R. Tarry John Deere, International J. I. Case Moline the Implement Man D. B. Ebersole J. L. Case John Deere W.H. Puls, Murray Neb Plattsmouth, Meb
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