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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

6

Murray area social notes and local updates spill week

J A Davis and I M Davis visited Plattsmouth while Murray schools enter last week. Many residents including Mrs Charles Lewis and Vernie Kiser are ill. Local affairs cover shop visits, church choir, foreseen crop replanting after heavy rains, and a dozen Murray Sunday school delegates attending a Avoca convention. A baby girl joins John and Mrs Cook family. grandpa Edward Stokes visits and health concerns linger for 75 year old.

Keir Jeff Lewis Wm. Dull F. M. Young, Sr John Cook Grandpa Edward Stokes H.C. Creamer Murray Sunday School S. S Avoca W. S. Smith Ida Boedeker Agnes Kennedy Presbyterian Church Glen Vallery Lucile Rice Mary Moore Christian Church Bessie Brendel Louisa Sheperdson

Local notices and social updates from missing pages

P B Smith and wife visit Omaha and Plattsmouth. Miss Maud Austerholtz visits with Mrs J C Snaveley. Dance in Jenkins hall May 30 promised. Lee Kniss ill with appendicitis. Eldorado Castor Oil offered at 35c a gallon. Loughridge and Mrs Edmunds travel to Durbar for graduation. Eunice Ferguson graduates. Chas Carroll returns from Plainview with news of a prosperous state and good crops. Rex Young injured by a rusty spike on a county bridge job. using crutches and insured by accident policy.

I. M. Davis Plattsmouth Vernie Kiser George Oldham Murray Sam Pitman Omaha J. C. Snavely Nehawka J. D. Shrader Alex. Rhoden James McCullough May Vallery Gilmore E. M. Stevens Panama Neb J. L Young Alley Marie Berger Nebraska City Will Berger Hansen Chas. Holmes Kensington Ed. Nicholson Columbia Fire Insurance Co P. B. Smith Maud Austerholtz J. C. Snaveley Jenkins Hall Lee Kniss James Loughridge J. W. Edmunds Tessie Stokes Durbar Rex Young Byron Reed

For Sale Cheap. A good second hand J buggy.

A brief sale notice offers a second hand J buggy for purchase. Prospective buyers are advised to contact James Loughridge for details.

James Loughridge Murray

The New Elevator at Murray Progressing Toward Fall Use

The Farmers' Elevator in Murray is expected to be in operation within weeks to handle the fall crop. A sight line north of Morton Grain Co is set, with stakes to be placed and excavation soon to start. The 20000 bushel facility will feature modern elevator machinery and a Fairbanks engine and scales. Manager selection is still under review with several applicants.

Murray Morton Grain Co

Cass county blacksmithing shop for sale at a bargain

The Journal reports a Cass county blacksmithing and machine shop business for sale. It currently earns about 2000 dollars per year and the owner wishes to sell to focus on other ventures. Interested buyers are invited to call the office for particulars.

the Journal Cass County

Dean's Ointment Promises Instant Relief for Eczema

Public notice-style advertisement asserts Dean's ointment relieves itching and skin sores instantly and cures quickly. Claims safety for children and availability at all druggists.

Dean

Farm Security Loan Proposal From Pacific Junction

Will loan $10,090 with $10,000 available as loan, secured by farm security. Contact Claude F Anderson of Pacific Junction, Iowa, by writing or phone.

Claude F, Anderson Pacific Junction Lowa

Wedding near Avoca ties Meyer Easten couple

Maple Grove reports the marriage of Henry Meyer to Mary Easten near Avoca last Thursday. Local events include a 20 000 bushel elevator contract award by Murray Farmers Elevator Co and multiple farm activities from shelling corn to purchasing livestock and equipment. A social dance at Jenkins hall is announced for May 30 with Fritz Lutz and Geo Berger. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised for digestion relief.

W. H. Puls Henry Meyer Mary Easten Avoca P. A. Hild Mynard John Bock Henry Wulf Less Gregory John Young Omaha W. H Louie

Lincoln visitor James Jensen calls on Burlington shops

James Jensen of Lincoln visited the city this morning to handle business at the Burlington shops and prepared to depart for home this afternoon.

James Jensen Lincoln City Burlington

Emergency currency bill passes Senate target set for today

Washington May 28 a sweeping emergency currency law looks assured as the compromise bill drafted by Republican conferees gains house approval and moves to the Senate where it will be debated and likely passed. The chamber approved the measure 100 to 140 with six not voting amid party lines.

Washington House Senate Belo Hiter Williams Elestiy Burton Fakin

La Follette and Senate Ties Over Key Bill

The senate debates the conference report on the DHT bill as Democrats seek timing and strategy. Aldrich signals a vote after routine business while La Follette pledges to vote against the measure. Democratic leaders push for a Friday adjournment and possible early action.

Senate Aldrich Congress la Follette LaFollette Ald- Tich

Must Have the Affidavits Right in Primary Petitions

The Illinois Attorney General issued circular letters urging newspapers and party committees to include affidavits with nominating petitions. The affidavit must declare signers are qualified voters of the relevant party. Several petitions circulated lacked this affidavit. Springfield, May 28. John Strong of St Clair county died in the penitentiary while a pardon request was pending.

Springfield Stead Democratic Prohibition Ill John Strong St. Clair County Strong

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

For stomach troubles biliousness and constipation try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many remarkable cures have been effected by them. Price 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.

Chamberlain F. G. Fricke & Co

Simple Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna Promoted

The Well-Informed world seeks a gentle, effective liquid laxative. California Fig Syrup Co. offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted remedy, manufactured to ethical standards and favored by physicians. Available from leading druggists for fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co California Vig Syrup Co

Decoration Day Parade Order for May Third

The procession forms on Main Street at 9 a m with City Band under James Plack directing. The order includes Woman's Relief Corps and McConachie Post G A R in the rear, moves to the cemetery for decoration, then reforms and returns to the city for dismissal.

Main Street Fifth Street James Plack A. O. UU S. H. Morrison

Aunt Dora at T. J. Sokol hall promises home talent

Tomorrow night the T. J. Sokol society of South Omaha stages Aunt Dora a lively play noted for home talent. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. A dance follows the performance inviting all to attend.

T. J. Sokol Hall Dora T. J. Sokol Society of South Omaha

Ladies of the W R C Called to Meet at G A R Hall

The women of the W R C are asked to assemble at the G A R hall on Saturday morning at sharp, by order of the president Mrs EF Hickson.

G. A. R. Hall EF. Hickson

For Sale Cheap for Cash Three Tables and Household Goods

A home listing offers three tables four stoves complete bedroom suite dresser wash stand couch combination book case and desk book shelf rocking chairs easy chair hall stand and various fruit and earthen jars. Call during forenoons at the home of Mrs J Pepperberg.

J. Pepperberg

Pasture Available West of City for Horses and Cattle

Good pasturage with water offering room for many horses and cattle at the residence west of the city. For details contact John Gorder at Plattsmouth phone 126.

Plattsmouth John Gorder

Decoration Day gathering for Memorial Day exercises

Modern Woodmen all M W A are requested at their hall on Decoration Day at 8 oclock to take part in Memorial Day exercises. Members are urged to bring flowers. By order of the V C.

V. C

Rain Destroys Bridge West of Captain Wiles Place

Heavy rainfall washed away a bridge located west of Captain Isaac Wiles’s residence. The elevated span over the creek served as a farm crossing below, and the force of the water must have been substantial to remove the structure.

Isaac Wiles

Notice of Cass County tax equalization dates 1908

The County Board of Equalization will set the equalization of Cass county for 1908 in the commissioners' chamber at the courthouse in Plattsmouth beginning June 9 and continuing daily through June 20 1908. All equalization claims must be filed by June 17 1908. W E Rosencrans County Clerk.

County Board of Equalization Cass County Commissioners’ Chamber Court House Plattsmouth W. E. Rosencrans

Wright's Liquid Smoke Promises Easier Ham Curing

Notice to Cass County farmers touts Wright's Liquid Smoke as the secret to curing hams and bacons quickly and safely, claiming better results than traditional wood fire methods. Sold by local merchants.

Cass County Wright

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray and C.C. Parmele Fred L. Nutzman W. G. Boedeker Ness Murray State Bank Murray, Nebraska J. A. Davis Charles Lewis Dr. Gilmore H. G. Todd Masonic Lodge Josephine Alley J. W. Berger B. F. Brendel Ruth Thomas Leader May Loughridge E. E. Emmitt Wm. Wenke Col. Seabolt Guy Burton J. L. Young J.P. Thacker Harry Boydston Mr. Huntington of Bankers Life Insurance Co Amelia Nutzman Nehawke Nick Klaurens John Wunderlich A. F. Boedeker Mr. Boedeker Eva Allison Guthrie Okla Miss Allison Jas. Stone F. M. Young Jr Dr. Brendel Mesdames James Allison W. C. Brown C. F. Carroll Margie Marie Miss'Shraders Lena Klaurens Katherine Brown Lora Brown Bessie Cook Gracie Long Vera Matchett Clara Churchill Walker Gilmore Chester Shrader Ralph Holmes Roy Klaurers Jack Long Socn Wm. Nickles Bradley Jenkin’s Hall Maple Grove Louis Puls Farmers’ Elevator Co., of Mrs. W. H Chas. Herren Ad. Boedeker Ham. Norris Cedar Creek Our City Hollister Gering & Co America’s Hot Springs, Ark Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain B. H. Payne St. Louis, Mo Lafolleste Ruggists F. GC. Fricke & CO Plattsmouth, Neb
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