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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1920

Page

5

Numerous visits and family travels around Murray area

A stream of arrivals and departures unfolds as residents and visitors travel by car and train. J. Biel unloads hay from Missouri Pacific. J. R. Davis visits Murray on business. Green Pigzet travels to Omaha. Maple Grove farm owners Sears Davis and wife drive in for meetings. Grandpa Barrows visits from Milford. Jesse McVey plans a Plattsmouth summer. groups tour Widely with Clara Young and friends. Various residents attend personal business and social calls in Murray, Plattsmouth, Omaha, and Lincoln.

Jozeph Biel Missouri Pacific Union Murray Green Pigzet Omaha Sears Davis Maple Grove Farm Grandpa Barrows Milford Soldiers and Sailors Home T. S&s. Barrows Jesse McVey Berger Plattsmouth Mr. McVey Plattvemouth Pilattsmouth D. A. Young Clara Young Guy White L. Creamer Rose Mac Clara John Campbell Arthur Troop J. A. Scotten T. J. Prendel Geo. Parks Willa G. W. McCracken Elizabeth Creston Iowa Geo. Meisinger Harley Robert Farrar Meisinger Lincoln Auto Insurance Company

Murray Notes a Week of Local Travel and Farm Activity

A survey of Murray residents reports Ben Dill shelling corn, Creamer and Minford shipping hogs to South Omaha, and Frank Marasek transporting hogs to Omaha. Other items note visits to Central City and Omaha, garden plans, sick child Galen Rhoden, and community events at W. H. Puls store plus student notes from the local school.

Ben Dill Creamer Minford Omaha Frank Marasek Fbverage Brothers Lee Fickler Murray D. C. Rhoden Mother Earth A. Gansemer Central City J. W. Edmonds G. H. Gilmore John J. A. Walker J. A. Walker and Daughter Miss Margery Gladys Murasek Union John Farris Reo Nebraska City Messrs Alva Long G. M. Minford W. H. Puls L. H. Puls J. W. Peters Avoca Galen Rhoden Glen Rhoden David and Fred Rutherford Plattsmouth Agnes Jane Rutherford W. E. Dull Claus Tams Lee Gilbert Anna Tams Will T. Hutchinson Hutchinson Minnie Wood Lincoln The State University Wood Home Velma Leland Wood Everett Spangler Walker Gilmore Virgil Russell Perry Virgil McDaniel Wood Family

Latta to Push Construction for McCracken Home

The new house north of S. G. Latta’s residence for Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McCracken will be rapidly advanced by J. A. Scotten and helpers Ralph Kennedy and Wm. Homan. It will be modern except for heat, with a bath, electric lights, and water from Latta’s pressure tanks.

S. G. Latta G. W. McCracken J. A. Scotten Ralph Kennedy Wm. Homan

Seed Purchases Highlight Clover Seed Deals

Glen Poedeckr bought Clover seed worth 175 dollars at W. H. Puls store to sow a large area on a tray, paying a high price per acre. Henry Creamer also left orders for about 200 dollars of the same seed to plant on his farm.

Glen Poedeckr W. H. Puls Henry Creamer

For Sale Five Red Pulled Registered Cattle

Five red pulled registered cattle for sale plus Timothy and clover hay. Contact A F Nickels and Son at Murray Nebraska. Phone 3114. Advertising line appears in local sale notices.

Timothy A. F. Nickels & Son Murray, Nebr

Bridge Fire Delays Northbound Missouri Pacific Train

Last Tuesday afternoon a bridge south of town caught fire as the Missouri Pacific northbound evening train neared the station. The crew and section workers quickly subdued the blaze and the train made up time before reaching Omaha.

Missouri Pacific Omaha

Presbyterian church supper supports library fund

The ladies of the Christian church announce a Saturday evening supper to raise funds for the library. They promise good food and a worthwhile cause, urging everyone to attend as opportunities are limited this season.

The Christian Church Library Fund Presbyterian Church

Joyful additions brighten three households

At Edward Murphey's home west of Murray a boy arrived to bring happiness to the family. A little girl also brightens the Smith household. Henry Engelkemeters welcomed a blue eyed girl to join his home. All families report they are doing well and joyful.

Edward Murphey Murray Herman L. Smith Henry

Man Returns to Plattsmouth Finds New Ford Car

W. J. Philpot, long in the west, came back from Overton last Monday to find a new Ford waiting at Plattsmouth. He brought the car home amid winds similar to those described in the west.

W. J. Philpot West Overton Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth and Murray Church Boards Plan Joint Ministry

Plattsmouth and Murray Christian churches agreed to share a minister with pro rata payments and Sunday services split between Murray mornings and Plattsmouth evenings. The Murray board invited Thomas Wiles and wife O C Hudson and wife C E Whitaker and wife John F Stander to join the discussion, aiming to secure a capable pastor.

Board of the Christian Church Plattsmouth Murray Lord's Board of Murray Church Thomas Wiles O. C. Hudson C. E. Whitaker John F. Stander

Wind Storm Causes Small Damage At Dill Homes

Last Monday high winds toppled a windmill tower at Frank Dill’s home and collapsed a machinery shed belonging to Ben Dill. The wind blew dry dirt from wheat roots but caused little other damage.

Frank Dill Ben Dill

Mrs Root to Make Extended Visit Across Midwest

Last Wednesday Mrs. B A Root departed for Chicago to visit her son B C Davis. She will then travel to Canton Ohio to see sister Mrs J E Wagner, continue to Cincinnati for another sister Mrs Mayme Johnston, and finish with time at Manistee Michigan visiting two sons.

B. A. Root Chicago B. C. Davis Canton Ohio J. E. Wagner Cincinnati Mayme Johnston Manistee Mich Root

Mystery speed car and racer Dave Lewis surprising Detroit

Detroit drivers are intrigued by a mystery speed creation driven by Dave Lewis, a top racing figure known for record holding performances. Police let him go with a warning after confirming his name as the car’s identity remained unrevealed. The car is linked to L. H. Puls of Murray and the Essex chassis that set a 3037 mile endurance record in 50 hours.

Detroit Dave” Lewis Lewis Indianapolis Speedway Tacoma Oklahoma City Sheepshead Bay Santa Monica Cincinnati Speedway L. H. Puls Murray

Rumor Lewis to Drive Essex Stirs Detroit Motorsport Scene

Rumor says Dave Lewis abandoned his nine cylinder De Duesenberg to sign with Essex Motors built in the Hudson factory. Industry chatter notes Essex’s link to Hudson and hints at a potential comeback campaign following endurance feats and cross Atlantic entries by Peugot Bollot and Sunbeam as rivals plan an American invasion.

Dave Lewis Essex Motors Detroit Essex Hudson Lewis Cincinnati Speedway Peugot Bollot Sunbeam

Track classic entry status and local展示

Indianapolis this year no American manufacturer has signified entry, leaving honors to individual drivers. L. H. Puls promotes an exceptionally excellent car from Murray sales rooms and offers demonstrations at any time.

Indianapolis America L. H. Puls Murray

Bates Return Visits Mark Recovery in Murray

Col. M. A. Bates and wife and Robert A. Bates and wife visited Murray last Sunday as guests of Mrs T. L. Oldham and friends. It is the first Murray visit since Col Bates recovered from illness several months ago.

Col. M. A. Bates Robert A. Bates Murray T. L. Oldham

Services Planned at Murray Presbyterian Church

Arrangements are made for Sunday services at the Murray Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. N. Halsey of Omaha to deliver the sermon. Bible school will also be held in the morning.

Presbyterian Church Murray W. N. Halsey Omaha Halsey

Visiting Friends Here in Murray and Haxtun

M. M. Davis, longtime Haxtun resident, is visiting friends and relatives in Murray this week. He is staying with his mother Mrs. J. A. Davis and also visiting John Davis, Frank J. Davis, C. A. Davis, and his niece Mrs. W. E. Milburn.

M. 8. Davis Haxtun Colorado Murray J. A. Davis C. A. Davis John Davis Frank J. Davis W. E. Milburn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray Department Sime Murray State Bank Copenhagen Hiatt Tutt Nebraska Willa Parks Violet Keil Gustav Bouten Grant Neb Gustav Violet Vallery Violet Evelyn Moore Lorene Hatchett Grammar Room W. R. Young Murry Dave Pekety Speed Demon Alfred Gansemer Oldham Meier Drug Co Murray Drug Co Meier Republic Fulton Eight Mile Grove Rock Bluffs Liberty Nehawka Andrew Murphy & Son Sioux City Murphy Company Republic Motor Trucks L. H. Puls Garage Reliable Truck and Car Dealers
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