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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
3
Arrangements are set for a memorial service at the Christian Church on Sunday May 10 with music and observance honoring those who sacrificed for the country. The address will be delivered by Rev P White a former Cass county public school teacher whose lineage spans Revolutionary Civil and World War I service in the 85th division.
A survey of Murray and nearby towns recalls visits, business trips, and family movements. Ror C Nitchman of Pollock Auto spent time west of Murray on Tuesday. Mrs Oldham and Mr W E Dull visited Minttemouth for business. Mrs A J Baxter plans to move to Oregon to live with her son. A child of Mr and Mrs James Brender fell ill Tuesday but recovery is hoped. John Warric injured a hand while planting corn but is recovering. Henry Creamer and G M Minford shipped hogs to Omaha Tuesday. A J L Baker visited Canada over the weekend then returned to work. Peter Root visited Murray. The Puls family is recovering from measles as Leon fights the illness. Cameron Cathey’s cattle, calves and hogs were taken to Omaha for good prices. W S Smith attended a baccalaureate in Prairie View and praised the address. Clara Young, Ona Lawton and others visited the Youngs residence. Dr G H Dilmore handled business in Overton. W Pula family and Wm Pauls Sr joined the gathering at F Pild’s farm. Marete Walker spent time in Emerson with Miss Neva Latta and Miss Latta returned home with her friends.
Nettie Connelly formerly of Murray writes to Mrs. Joseph Cook and her daughter Nita about her move to Central City Colorado forty miles west of Denver. She enjoys life in the west and feels better though not as heavy as before. She notes many tourists settling in the mountains during the summer.
Mrs Benjamin Dill slipped in the yard and fell injuring her wrist and arm. She remains unable to work but is mending as nature heals, with hopes she will soon resume her duties.
Bank will be closed on Monday May 21st for Memorial Day. Customers planning to conduct business are advised to arrange matters in advance.
The ladies and sennetr of the Christian church of Alarray will meet at Mrs. Robert Burr’s home southeast of town. They will be entertained by hostesses and cordially invited to attend. The meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon, June 2.
Joy fills the Hostetter household at the arrival of a charming baby girl with blue eyes. The writer wishes the little Miss happiness and smiles for all she touches.
Mrs Linty Lyle has requested a transfer from Murray to Elmwood as manager of the Lincoln Telegraph and Telephone branch. Mrs Morton Bartlett will fill the Murray vacancy and Mr Bartlett and family move into the telephone building, freeing a home for another family and easing local housing.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christians Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Burr on Wednesday June 2. Hosts are Mrs. Burr, Mrs. Virgins and Mrs. Charles Teed.
Horses for sale in Connecticut listed as front one to five horses for sale weighing 1200 to 1800 pounds. All good work horses and sound. Three mares available by choice. Murray phone 2505 M 3-4w. A. Db. Rhoden.
Osage posts for sale number over two thousand listed for sale in Witon load or car road lots. Call 1512 for Wm Sporrer of Murray Nebraska. Douns Ointment advertised for skin itchiness and pimples at 60 cents in drug stores. W. RR Young traveled to Omuita to visit friends and attend a Holstein cattle sale.
A stallion named Frederick foaled June 24 1908 bred by North and Robinson Grand Island Nebraska is praised as an excellent foal getter after thorough examination by the State Sanitary Board. The piece also notes local banking and business mentions and that Mrs Ward Clark and Isaae Cecil are mentioned with Omaha travel and vacations tied to business.
The democratic county central committee plans to fill a vacancy on the ticket for clerk of the district court after Frank J. Libershal withdraws from the race. Libershal joined Bach & Libershal and will not run in November. No candidate has been suggested, and the committee may draft someone if needed.
The advertisement touts Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a decisive remedy for stomach disorders, constipation, and poor appetite, claiming it defeats rivals and never disappoints. It also recommends Tuiner’s Angelica Bitter Tonic to rebuild health and support digestion during convalescence.
Six large rugs nearly new. Four smaller rugs one linoleum oak dining room set. Oak library table and chairs center table. Six rockers one extension table. Four leather upholstered seats. Six common chairs. One good sewing machine. One bed springs mattress. Many other household pieces. See furniture any time day or night. Phone 645. Lattemeuth Neb.
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