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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
6
Murray home talent delivers a strong stage show with strong acting by Margaret Jameson Bessie Brendel Lena Young Pauline Oldham and others. The Diamonds and Hearts performance draws a crowded audience and nets 110 50 for the Christian church.
Col Seabolt and Otto Puls were in Plattsmouth on different days while Walt Vallery handled business there. Murray residents attended Mrs Patterson’s funeral at Rock Bluffs Tuesday. A. M. Holmes visited Plattsmouth Thursday and is slowly recovering from recent illness.
Amick and Berzer cease operations in Murray and sell out to Col Seybolt who will oversee the business locally. Seybolt is a long-time resident with a reputation for honest dealings in buying farmers stock. Amick and Berger are praised for fair pricing and friendly, square dealing.
Social dance to be held at Jenkins Hall Murray on Saturday evening May 16 hosted by John Philpot John Nohl and Albert Jones. Plattsmouth orchestra provides music and good order and a good time are assured.
District meetings in Murdock Louisville Murray run May 19 20 21 after dinner with speakers including Mrs F War expert primary teacher offering guidance for elementary grades Delegates are urged to attend at least one convention as preliminary to the county gathering at Alvo May 27 28.
A Far West paint dealer story explains Devoe lead and zinc paint covers more area than rival products. The ad claims 11 gallons cover an 18 gallon house, lasts longer, and that $10 will paint a 315 square foot house. Endorsed by F. W. Devoe & Co and A L Asemissen & Sons.
A gray Percheron Norman stallion, seven in 1908, weighs around 15 000 pounds and is described as fine action and a sure breeder. Formerly owned by Chas F Morton near Union, he will stand at home near Murray on Mon Wed Thu. Rhoden's livery barn in Murray on Tue. John Doty's farm near NEHAW KA on Fri. Rainey's livery barn in Union on Sat.
Terms state an $800 premium to insure a colt to stand and suck if paid in thirty days. Net service fee is $10. Care will be taken to prevent accidents but liability is disclaimed. A lien on mares and foals is claimed until service is paid, and removing the mare forfeits insurance and makes payment immediately due.
H L Oldham reports the peach crop healthy and likely plenty of fruit if no further cold weather occurs. Oldham, known for growing more peaches than any other man in Cass County, is well positioned to assess bud life and future yields.
A property owner offers pasture for about thirty head of horses or cattle for the summer. Desirable water supply and good grazing available on a farm located 44 miles northwest of Murray. Contact W. K. Shepherdson for details.
About 400 split fence posts and a few crib poles for sale. Seller: Wm. Nickles. Contact for pricing and pickup.
A brief classifieds item offers a Branley sister named JouN Cook for sale. The description notes good condition and low price, aiming to attract quick contact for a second hand purchase.
Mrs James Chalfant of near Rock Bluffs was a visitor in the city this morning.
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