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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
5
The Miller residence is being redecorated by Max Dusterhoff Joseph H Wechknecht and Noah Murdock over the past week. When finished the home will look like new.
Emil Kuehn of Pittsburg formerly of Murdock gains Journal readers list through friend John Amgwert. His name will appear in future Journal issues as a recipient of the paper.
In Murdock and nearby Cass County, residents report shelling corn, carpentry work, and medical or business visits. John Schell and family travel to Omaha for matters, while several locals discuss children taking eighth grade exams and relatives recovering from illness. Harvey Schwab and Victor Thimgan, students in Naperville, Ill., share progress from college.
Community vitals include H. J. Miller and Henry Towle on road business in Murdock, eighth grade exams taken by Rose Dale students, university students visiting local homes, and various residents visiting Lincoln Omaha and Plattsmouth. Also mentions Max Dusterhoff wall coverings and local wall paper stock.
The newly built home of Herman Thieman and wife north of Murdock was piped and fitted with bath and water fixtures by Walter A. Hilliar and Frank Buzzel of Lincoln. The pair completed the plumbing work and returned to Lincoln on Friday evening.
Gus Stoke farming one mile west of Murdock traded three horses to Herman Boeller near Ashland for a span of large mules. The animals are described as excellent and both men are pleased with the deal for use this summer on the farm.
Last Thursday LeRoy Goerthy, rendering lard at the city market for Joe Johansen, saw fire spread to part of the building. He acted quickly, using water-filled pails to extinguish the flames before a full conflagration developed, though he was excited afterward.
The Evangelical association of Murdock holds revival meetings with strong attendance. Rev A H Schwab, pastor, delivers eloquent and forceful addresses and is popular among church members and the wider community.
Last Tuesday the stork visited the home of Andy Zoz and wife southwest of Murdock, bringing a baby boy to a joyful American family. At John Bornemeier’s home a fine baby boy arrived, delighting a proud father and mother. Both households report all well and happiness prevailing.
Excellent workman W. E. Palmeter, inventor of a barrel cement mixer, builds at Elmwood in iron and steel with only the barrel of cement as a non metal. Parts ship in the barrel for compact packing and cheaper freight. Edward W. Thimgan drills holes in an angle iron ring and welds it, showing skilled workmanship.
The spring election of the village of Murdock will be held next week. Nominees for village trustees are W. H. Rush J. E. McHugh N. G. Hornbeck and A. Tool. The caucus placed these men in nomination and all are of high calibre.
Relatives gathered at her north town home to mark the 78th birthday of Mrs. M J Crawford born March 25 1843 in Pike County Illinois. She and late husband James Crawford came to Nebraska in 1866 crossing the Missouri River June 6 and first stayed near Plattsmouth before homesteading north of Murdock enduring pioneer hardships.
Mrs. Crawford, long time resident of the area, is highly esteemed by many friends. Guests from Alvo and South Bend contributed lunch baskets and enjoyed a large birthday dinner with family including W. M. Copple, W. L. Copple, Glenn Copple, Beth, Amy, Robert Crawford, Murdoch, and Mrs. M. E. Bushnell and children.
Harry K. Davis of Omaha Electric Light met a local committee to plan extending lines to Manley Weeping Water Murdock and possibly Alvo with Louisville already on a high tension circuit. The group discussed routing and farm electrical use and progress toward service in Murdock.
Wm Gehrts, popular implement dealer, received two Titan tractors last Thursday and sold both by Friday. Simon Schleuter bought one and the Hempke brothers took the other. Gehrts notes demand outstrips supply as he stocks only well known lines.
Gus Stokes made a brief business trip to Plattsmouth last Friday afternoon and the Journal reporter accepted a ride home with him. Miss Jeanette Guthmann owns a new tricycle described as a beauty and useful for the child. Rev. A Brauchle joined Journal Inturdock’s readers list thanks to daughter Miss Selma for bringing the paper to her parents.
Pearl Reynolds returned Saturday evening. T H Richard was in town the 1st of the week. Grover Ott and I H Wilson traveled Lincoln on Monday. Clerical and church groups met for socials and prayers. The Baptist ladies raised 46 90 at a dinner. Visitors included Mr and Mrs S A Jackman and family Weeping Water residents and others from Plattsmouth and Louisville. Robert Earl and Howard Wilson motored west and back last week.
Single comic White Leghorn English strain eggs for setting. Price one five eggs at 1 dollar, one hundred eggs at 6 dollars. Contact Mrs Henry Starkjohn at phone 115 J. 2tw-
J L Burns announces on March 29 1920 a hearing before Cass County Nebraska commissioners on April 6 1920 at 10 99 am at the Flattsmouth courthouse to obtain a license to operate a pool hall in Lot 6 Block 3 Village of Manley Cass County Nebraska.
In Cass County Nebraska Plaintiff Plattsmouth Lodge No 8 Ancient Order of United Workmen files suit against Enos Williams and unknown heirs to quiet title to Lots 1 and 2 in Block 42 outside Chicago Avenue in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The action seeks to prevent any claims by defendants or heirs to the land and to confirm Plaintiff title.
A court notice orders the Ancient Order United Workmen to answer a petition by May 10 1920 regarding claims to title possession and enjoyment of premises and seeks equitable relief to stop interference. Attorney A L Tidd signs the filing on behalf of the plaintiff.
One man farm offering 70 acres in cultivation and 30 acres in pasture and alfalfa. Well improved with strong soil. Asking price 275.00 per acre. Inquiries to Gollaher Bros., Elmwood Nebraska. m8-4tsw.
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