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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
6
Prepared for the people of Murray and vicinity, this notice invites readers to send any events or items of local interest to the Journal office. Readers are urged to respond with information that may appear in upcoming issues.
A roundup of residents visiting, traveling, and illness across Murray Plattsmouth and nearby towns. James Holmes and Ehowson in Omaha region. Dr Brendell and Loughridge make auto trips. many locals sick, recovering, or moving rumors of land excursions from Oklahoma.
In Murray a new cottage for Glen Boedeker, Murray State bank cashier, nears completion. The home features hard pine floors, glassy finish, folding doors, central heating, and dark brown exterior with white trim. Painting by Andy P Campbell, plastering by John Kinser, wood work by Tom Isner all Plattemouth mechanics. praised for exceptional neatness.
Jakie Beckman, born October 30 1885, died young after lifelong illness. His funeral from the home to United Brethren church featured Rev Brink sermon and choir led by Chas Jean with Miss Proper on organ. Pallbearers were Will Plamk Joe Wheeler Frank Reed Guy Stokes Everett Wiles and Will Wiles. He rests beside his mother, who died eight weeks earlier.
To the many kind friends who sought to soothe our sorrow in the loss of our son and brother Jakie Beckman we tender our sincere thanks realizing they felt his loss deeply. Ben Beckman John Beckman Mrs. Fannie Augustin Mrs. Anna Lindner.
The piece warns parents shape a child’s response to illness by acting promptly when symptoms appear such as loss of appetite and weakness. It endorses Tuiner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a remedy to restore digestion, purify blood, and strengthen the body, sold at drugstores by Jos. Tuiner in Chicago.
Joshua Murray, early Cass county settler now living in Pender Nebraska, was in Plattsmouth and vicinity last week and returned home Saturday morning. He is brother to L. C. W. Murray and Wm. R. Murray of Mynard area. Murray came to Cass county in 1853 and lived there 45 years, admired by many friends.
One yearling Shorthorn registered bull offered for sale by A Ter e White of Bork Brafts. Readable text notes a safe, healthy animal suitable for breeding and herd improvement. Potential buyers advised to contact seller for details.
Notice describes sale of property under a bankruptcy style proceeding with location details. It names parties and streets including Gonville at Sixch and Vine, lists possible creditors or claimants and dates for bidding and seizure actions. The text includes legal jargon and scattered names such as Kane and Marie with unclear roles.
Miss Bessie Agnes Tubbs married Edward P. Willson of Alva Wyoming on Wednesday Sept 9 at 7 p m in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home near Mynard. Rev Brink performed the rite and guests shared a three course luncheon before the couple plans residence at their ranch near Alva after Oct 1.
Pionard Rev Chas Cole of University Mince spoke Sunday on bili study results. Attended birh school at Plattsmouth Monday with Rev Wachtel Wayne Props and GBennita Porter Startud. Olga Pight and Miss Sie Stokes plan Wesleyan University. State fair drew many from Mynard area. Methodist church plastering and painting underway. Farmers show Canadian fever. many to leave. Mrs Will Stokes shopped in Omaha. Funeral of Jake Beckman well attended. Geo Snyder and Wm Gillispie returned from the fair. Albert Wetenkamp improving at Lincoln and hoped home soon. Peach and tomato canning dominates Mynard housewives. Mrs W T Richardson visiting sister Mrs Will Renner at ONeill.
Wabash A N Squires of Oak arrived for a week long visit. Ben Squires Clarence and Albert Pool suffered poison ivy exposure. M E mite society held a social at Henry Gerbling home. W L Murfin sold his pool hall building to Rohne Tyson. Townspeople expect many to move to Alberta. Several attended the state fair. I M Ward family moved to Elmwood. Pearl Kincaid left for Trenton. W G Van Every visited his brother Lance in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs D D Brawn drove from Manley. An auto with three Milford passengers passed through. Erma Squires went to Weeping Water to enter high school. A N Squires left for Oak Monday. Rev Scott to deliver farewell sermon next Sunday. Lewis Staton on the sick list.
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