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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1920

Page

5

Murdoch Ads and Local Notices Read Alike

Local item notes Rex barn paint specials at Max Dusterhoff and linseed oil paint. New lightning rods installed on Fred Newman buildings. Edward Vanderberg buys a new motorcycle. Max Dusterhoff seeks help in Omaha. Elmwood trades and farm chatter abound alongside school meeting notice for Murdock district on June 5. A fishing trip near Ashland ends with a near bridge washout.

Rex Barn Max Dusterhoff George Utt Fred Newman Edward Vanderberg Horace Reeves John Beck F. H. Fitch Elmwood H. M. Lake W. M. Richards Adolph Glatzel Emmitt Cook T. E. Engiehart Maryland Murdock Joe Johansen W. H. Toal Lincoln Toal Fred Zink Iwan McCrarey Warren Richards Wim. Rush Omaha Meta Dehning Henry Dehning Eddie Dehning Otto Brockmueller Glatter Dehning Big Springs H. H. Lawson

Local residents and visitors mingle in Murdock area

A stream of visitors and travelers including Alma Oehterking, A J Tool, and Kenneth Tool spent time greeting friends in Omaha Lincoln and Murdock. local residents Miss Martha Gakemeier Ruth Sorick and Miss Marguerite McDonald joined family gatherings and memorial services, while Rev Emil Miller preached in Murdock and nearby towns.

Max Pusterho Alma Oehterking Omaha A. J. Tool Martha Gakemeier Warne Kenneth Tool Lincoln H. A. Tool Will Meyers The State University Max Duisterhoff E. W. Thimzan John Gakemeier Hastings Fred Zink Jesse Landholm Durkin Alex Landholm Max Dusterhoff Ashland Charles Warner South Bend N. G. Hornbeck Miami Marguerite McDonald Myra McDonald Murray Gale McDonald Hampton H. V. McDonald McDonald Art Bornemeier Murdock Emil Miller Louisville Elmwood

Visiting With Friends in Tobias and Fairmont

Mrs. W. O. Gillespie and Miss Viola Everett visited Tobias as guests of Dr. and Mrs. Slattspeiler and spent time at Gillespie’s brother’s home in Fairmont.

W. O. Gillespie Viola Everett Tobias Mrs. Slattspeiler Gillespie Fairmont

Lincoln trip for Shriners con clave honors I G Hornbeck and Louis Hornbeck

I G Hornbeck and Louis Hornbeck traveled to Lincoln for a Shriners con clave last Friday evening. A class of candidates received the degree as Lonie returned via the Map to Wa bash and I G remained to talk on the platform as trains departed.

Lincoln I. G. Hornbeck Louis Hornbeck Lonie Wabash William Gehrts I. G Rock Island Missouri Pacific

Boxing Titles Dreamed in Barber Shop Rings

Last Friday a few rounds were held at the barber shop with young boxers and iron in their blood. Henry Dehning and Hubert Sehlie fert boxed to a near even draw. Orville Ingerson defeated Walter Brown in a lively bout with friendly spirit prevailing.

Henry Dehning Hubert Sehliefert Orville Ingerson Walter Brown Mr. Ingerson

Worth While Structure in Mur dock Home Under Construction

Excavation is done and foundation laid for the new home of Mr and Mrs Charles Long in Mur dock. Matt Thimgan has the contract for erection and work will begin immediately. The home will be modern in all appointments and rushed to completion.

Charles Long Murdock Matt Thimgan

Blacksmith Robert Williams Seeks New Biz Locale West

Robert Williams former Murdock blacksmith travels west in a Universal Ford car to scout towns for a suitable business site. He plans to visit potential communities along the route, hoping to settle where he finds favorable prospects.

Robert Williams Murdock

Pleasant Kensington Meeting at Mrs Moomey’s Home

The Royal Neighbors Kensington club met at Mrs C Moomey’s home for an afternoon of needlework and business. The hostess provided a delightful luncheon and the members expressed gratitude and hope to be entertained again soon.

Kensington Kensington Club C. Moomey

Edna Woods Treats Pawnee Students After Good Work

Miss Edna Woods kept her word to the scholars and hosted a picnic for Pawnee school pupils. The event drew many Murdock residents and provided a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon to conclude the term.

Pawnee Edna Woods

Clergy Delegates Attend Midwest Church Conference

Rev A H Schwan Rev A Brau chle and August Panska lay delegate from Mur dock church have attended several days of the church conference at West Point Nebraska.

A. H. Schwan A. Brauchle August Panska Murdock West Point Nebraska

Wedding rumor links Murdock residents to a forthcoming ceremony

Rumor spreads that lifelong friends now lovers from Murdock plan a wedding soon and will settle near Murdock. Friends express joy and the Journal promises to publicly celebrate when details are set.

Murdock

Elmwood Alumni Banquet Draws Murdock Graduates

Murdock families with Elmwood high school ties attended the Elmwood alumni banquet at week end. The event included induction of the class of 1920 into alumni mysteries and lingered into the late hours. Will Meyers led a group of local attendees.

Murdock Elmwood High School Elmwood Will Meyers

NOW HEADING THE LEAGUE

From Saturday's Dally Pa Rourke's Omaha team leads the Western league with St Joseph close behind. Lelivelt backs Rourke as manager and star, while Cuban Palmero strengthens the pitching staff and shore up the cellarless prospects. St. Joe visits Omaha for games today tomorrow and Monday with a doubleheader.

Pa Rourke Omaha St. Joseph Lelivelt Rourke Palmero St. Joe

Burlington shop boys to open league baseball season next week

The Burlington shop boys plan to start their shop league baseball season next week weather permitting. Ongoing wet grounds have delayed the opening for nearly a month. No parade or bands planned, admission is free, and no rain checks needed.

Burlington Shop Boys

We print everything but money and butter.

A terse advertising slogan promises varied content beyond money or butter, inviting readers to be served with diverse offerings.

City visit by Eight Mile Grove assessor and county officials

J G Meisinger assessor Eight Mile Grove precinct was in the city for a few hours attending county assessor offices Col L Graves and Ed Leach Union were in the city attending the herring in the matter of the Elias Peck estate at the office of County Judge Allen J Beeson.

J. G. Meisinger Eight Mile Grove Col L. Graves Ed Leach Union Elias Peck Allen J. Beeson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murdock Department Ocean Harold Tool W. ©. Schewe Will Klepser Platte River Rock Island Bridge Bank of Murdock Murdock, Nebraska State of Guaranty Fund Henry A. Tool J. E. Guthmann H. A. Guthmann M. Sorick Linecoln Ruth Sorick Zoz H. H. Lawton Homer Mess Kansas Louis Willard Jackman Madalaine Gakemeier Edith Reeves Hazel Bauer D. W. Thimgan Agency For W. Thimgan Murdock, Neb Bud Margaret Amewert Carlton Zink Frank Melvin John Urish TOOL Nauman & Murtey United States Merchants Bank AY Oder Cooper Bennington Murdock Mercantile CO Joseph Johansen WM. Gehris
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