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MRS. SARAH E. PIIILPOT
The Pissing of Eirlf Pioneer of Cass
Cosaty.
SQSJE IXCIDEWTS OF HER EARLY LIFE
Intensent Uiit Tciij it the Vetpirj
Water Ceettry.
Mrs. Sarah E. Philpot, lining la Mt.
Pleasant precinct, died Monday Jan
uary 8th, of old age.
Sarah E. May was born In White
county, Illinois. December 1J, 1822,
and was 83 years and 27 days of age.
From White county, she moved with
her parents, when thirteen years of
age, to Davies county, same state.
This was soon after the famous Black
Hawk Indian war, and there was con
siderable trouble with the Indians in
that part of the Northwest territory.
One peculiar incident she distinctly
remembered occurred at a neighbor
ing farm; the children were playing
"hide and seek," and one of the boys,
about twelve years of age, was hiding
on the timbers of the chimney, which
was at the rear of the house, and very
close to the woods; when found the
lad was lying on the ground with his
scalp lock removed and an ugly wound
at the side of his head where he was
struck by a tomyhawk; this boy re
covered and lived until a few years
ago.
(J rand ma Philpot underwent all the
privations of the pioneers of that part
of Illinois. In 1843she was married to
Philpot, and to this union eight were
born, three of whom survive her,
Charles, near Weeping Water; John,
at Halsey. and James, at Dundy, all in
this state.
Grandma Philpot, like her entire
family, were highly respected people in
Cats county, and her demise will be
deplored by the many friends in the
community where she lias resided so
long. A long and suiTering life is at
an end, and may peace be to her.
The remains will be interred in the
Weeping Water cemetery to-day
(Thursday) January 11, at 2:30 p. m.
Report of Murray Schools.
I
V.'ywing is the report the Murray
iocIs for niOntli ending January 5th:
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"Number enrolled for month "2
Total attendance in days . tKJO
Average number belonging ."10.5
Average daily attendance 47
Number cases of tardiness - 25
Number neither absent nor tardy. 22
dumber of visitors 7
Those neither absent nor tardy in
the high school are as follows: Vance
Pitman, Isabella Young, Roy Spang
ler, Charles Ferguson, Ogla Minford,
Alice Gobelman, Howard Martin,
Peter Gobelman, Ethel Spangler,
Marie Iavis, Harry Gobelman and
ilarvey Johnson.
A. II. Eakiiaut, Prin.
Those neither tardy nor absent:
Jessie Jarman, Francis Martin, Ar
thur Jarman, Opha Rakr, Vera
Hatchett. Helen Ritchie, George
Murphy, Oliver Gapen. llertie Martin.
Cakuie M. Allison-,
Primary Teacher.
At the Valley Home.
The beautiful farm home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Yallery, live miles north
west of Murray, presented a genuine
scene of old fashioned pleasure last
Thursday, the occasion being the cele
brating of Mr. Vallery's fifty-eighth
birthday anniversary, being planned,
and carried to a most successful and
happy end by Mrs. Yallery and her
daughters.
The many visitors gathered at the
home about twelve o'clock, and from
that hour to the time of departure
the event was a continual round of
pleasure for all. Shortly after twelve
Mrs. Yallery, assisted by her daugh
ters, Missc-4 May and Lou, spread an
elegant three-course dinner, which we
are willing to wager was the most
happy feature of the day.
The afternoon was spent in social
chat, rossibly recalling and reviewing
the earlier days of Cass county, when
men of Mr. Yallery's age were boys,
the many ups and downs and the
bright and dark sides of life.
Following were those present: '..
W. Shrader and wife, David Riser and
wife, George Rhoden and wife, George
Snider and wife, W. T. Richardson
and wife, Peter Perry and wife, Frtd
Will and wire. Dr. 15. F. IJrendel and
wife, Clem Whitehead and wife, C. II.
Yallery and wife, Mrs. Mattie Wiles,
Mrs. A. S. Will, Mrs. liet Snider.
Also all the members of Mr. Yallery's
family. At the customary hour, but
not until they presented Mr. Yallery
a very handsome token of friendship
and respect, the merry party disband
ed, wishing the honored host and bis
estimable family continued happiness
and prosperity as the travel down the
stream of time.
Fifteenth, Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Copenhaver, in
a most enjoyable manner celebrated
their fifteenth wedding anniversary,
at their home, one mile south of town,
on New Year's day. A large number
of friends and relatives were present,
and all seemed to enjoy themselves,
especially at the dinner hour when an
abundance of all the good things im
maginable was spread before them.
The following relatives and friends
were present: J. A. Walker and wife,
Mrs. S. A. Davis, Mrs. Minnie I.
Wood, Mrs. J. and C. Faught, F. M.
Young and wife, W. II. McDaniel and
wife, D. J. Pitman and wife, James
Root and wife, II. F. Brendel and wife,
J.T.Porter and wife, G. M.Porter
and wife, W. S. Smith and wife, L. P..
Underwood and wife, J. W. Edmunds
and wife, Mrs. Ida Baker, John Ferris,
Elias Daniels, Joe Ferris, John Duman
and W. H. M. Robb.
The merry visitors presented Mr.
and Mrs. Copenhaver with a handsome
rocking chair as a token of their friend
ship and esteem, and at a late hour
departed for home, wishing them
many more such happy occasions.
Another Surprise.
While G. W. Rhoden and wife were
attending the surprise gathering at
the Yallery home last Thursday,
George had great sport with Mr. Yal
lery over what a great surprise the
occasion was, and no doubt bragging
that no such an affair could be carried
out at his home without his catching
on, and at the same time his wife was
then preparing just such an occasion
for the following day, and he never
dreamed of such a thing, until the
merry crowd swarmed in on him the
following evening.
The celebration was in honor of Mr.
Rhoden's forty-ninth birthday, and
was certainly complete in every par
ticular. At noon an excellent dinner
was spread, and the afternoon spent
in the ordinary social chat reviewing
everything from the earlysixties down
to the present time. Mr. and Mrs.
Rhoden have one of the finest homes
in this part of the county, and when
the invitation was received everyone
anticipated a grand good time, and
above all something out ot the ordin
ary to fill the inner man, and we will
vouch that they were not disappointed
in the least. Following were those
present: Charles Troop and wife,
Robert Troop and wife, Z. W. Shrader
and wife, T. J. Rhoden and wife, Galen
Rhoden and wife, J. R. Yallery and
wife, D. C. Rhoden and wife, Will
Troop and wife, Miss Maggie Connor
and Kelly Rhoden, Mrs.Nancy Rhoden,
the mother of the Rhoden boys. Mr.
Rhoden was presented with a hand
some rocking chair by the merry vis
itors as a token of their esteem.
For Sale.
An eighty acre well improved farm,
seven miles from Murray and Union;
four room bouse, good water and out
buildings. For particulars call on or
write, Wm. IIexdkkks,
Murray, Neb.
Card of ThanKs
We take this method of thanking
the many friends of this community
whoso wiilingly assisted us in our re
cent illness and death sorrows. Your
kindness shall never be forgotten.
J. C. Kempleie and Family.
Rlair Porter was in Murray Tuesday.
Wm. Puis and family are visiting in
Cedar county.
Al Rhoden is quite sick at the home
of his uncle, Wm. Lewis.
C. S. Stone transacted business in
Union Tuesday morning.
On Saturday evening, January 20th,
the Royal Highlanders will meet with
Mrs. Carroll.
Little Ralph Holmes, who has been
quite sick for the past few weeks, is
improving slowly.
Miss Ressie Brendel visited at the
home of J. R. Yallery and family Sat
urday and Sunday.
Lee Nickles, from Kenoshe, was in
town Monday. He reports everything
prospering down his way.
M. G. Churchill and A. L. Baker
were transacting business in Platts
mouth Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Howard Graves, of Mynard, has
been quite sick this week. Miss Grace
Graves came home from there Wed
nesday. The Juniors and the Aid society
have decided to hold an oyster supper
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L.
Baker, the coming Saturday evening.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
to attend.
A musical concert will be given at
the Christian church by Miss Florence
White and assisted by Will Butler,
both of Plattsmouth, Neb., under the
auspices of the Ladies' Missionary
society. Admission, adults 25c, child
ren l"e. Remember the date, Thurs
day, January 18th.
Mrs. Gregg is suffering with the
grippe this week.
J. C. Snavely and wife spent Sunday
at the home of J. T. Porter and family
south of town.
A. A. Schafer and wife, who were
visiting friends in Plattsmouth a few
days, returned home Wednesday.
Less F. Hall, assistant cashier at
the bank, was transacting business at
the county seat Tuesday afternoon.
A large crowd went to Plattsmouth
Saturday evening to attend the play,
:A Trip to Egypt," at the-Parmele. :
C. S, and R. B. Stone ' will make a
combined pleasure and business trip
to Cherokee, Oklahoma, next week.
Mrs. II. L. Oldham went to Omaha
Tuesday to meet her daughter who
was returning home from Broken Bow.
Abe Boedeker, from near Nehawka,
was in Murray Wednesday afternoon
shaking hands with his many friends.
Mrs. F. M. Robb came up from
Wyoming, Saturday, and will spend
the winter with her son, Mont Robb,
and family.
Born To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffin,
four miles southwest of Murray, Mon
day, a boy. Mother and little one
doing nicely.
A. A. Saylor, of near Nehawka,
passed through Murray Tuesday eve
ning, enroute to South Omaha with a
carload of fat cattle for the market.
Miss Fay Oldham, who has been vis
iting in Broken Bow, Neb., for the
past few weeks, with her sister, Miss
Pauline, returned home Tuesday eve
Mrs. Jas. Allison returned Monday
evening from Medford, Oklahoma,
where she has been visiting the past
three weeks with relatives. She re
ports a very pleasant trip.
Mrs. May Beam and children from
the central portion of the state arrived
in Murray this week for a short visit
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A
McReynolds, south of town.
Jesse Hendricks, who has been liv
ing south of town for the past few
years, just returned from Plainview,
where he has made arrangements to
rent a farm for the coming season and
will soon move to that part of the
state. 1
John Durman, while shoeing horses
for James Lough ridge was kicked on
the arm, Tuesday, and although no
bones were broken and no Mesh wound
inflicted, he has experienced consider
able pain, and been compelled to lay
off and nurse the injured member.
Kelly Rhoden was very suddenly
taken with a severe attack of append
icitis Tuesday evening, since which
time he has suffered a great deal. The
friends and relatives have hopes of the
young man pulling through without
an operation, but as yet they are un
able to determine what the results
may be.
J. T. Porter met with an accident a
few days ago that compelled him to
take life easy for a short time, that is
when he can. He aid a companion
had started out for a load of hay, and
it being quite cool John decided to get
off and walk awhile, and in the at
tempt to so do he fell through the hay
rack, fracturing one rib and receiving
various other bruises. He has not
worked very much since.
J. W. Holmes has been having quite
a serious time with what was termed
"spotted tonsilitis," and a number ef
his friends have been rather fright
ened over the fact that they were in
formed it was the contageous sort, and
we now learn that one of our gentle
men friends became aware that "spot
ted tonsilitis' was very serious, and
one day his throat became quite sore
and he "coaxed" his wife to examine
the same in search of "white spots,"
thinking that this would be the first
appearance of "spotted tonsilitis."
Ask Mont Robb if this is true.
His Father 115 Years Old.
A recent special from Murray, in
speaking of the death of Noah Clem
mons, relates the following incidents
in the career of the deceased: "Noah
Clemmons died suddenly this morning
of heart failure. Mr. Clemmons was
born in Jackson county, Ohio, Febru
ary 8, 1S14. His grandfather, Zacba
riah Clemmons, was a soldier of the
revolution under General Washington,
with whom he was personally ac
quainted, and he lived to be 115 years
old.
"Mr. Clemmons was a member of
the Wisconsin legislature in 1851.
While in Nebraska he was on the
prohibition ticket for the same posi
tion. He was a bartender on the
Brownville, a steamboat plying on the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers, before the
temperance question was thought of.
He dispensed drinks to James K. Polk
and Daniel Webster. Of late years he
had been very bitter toward intemper
ance. His last years were spent in the
culture of flowers and the raising of
bees."
BARGAINS 111 REAL ESTATE
Kew Reil Estate Firs of Sires & Uartin
Offer Sose Good Bargains.
Having concluded to go into the
real estate work, I have now associat
ed myself with Mr. Bruce Sires of
Plainview, Neb., a man who has bad
fifteen years of honest experience in
the business and who has sold thous
ands of dollars' worth of real estate to
Cass county people.
Intake this opportunity of introduc
ing myself to my friends and neigh
bors who wish, to buy a home or make
a' good investment in a good general
community. I ask you to call and see
me at my home in Plattsmouth, Neb.
We have a large list of lands in Pierce,
Antelope and Knox counties, Neb.,
which we will be glad to show to any
prospective buyers. Fair treatment to
all and and any information as to the
country or quality of the lands may be
had by calling on me at Plattsmouth,
or writing Bruce Stires, Gen'l Agt.,
Plainview, Neb.
Below will be found a few bargains
taken from the long list now under our
management and control, and in- case
of sale of any or all of them, other
and equally good bargains will be fur
nished: C. L. Maktix,
Local Agent.
No. 1. 160 acre improved farm, 6
miles of Plainview, good land lies
tine,; good house, barn, sheds for cat
tle, graneries, good well of water with
mill attached, 40 acres fenced to pas
ture balance all under cultivation.
Price $12i per acre; mortgage $1,600,
balance cash.
No. 2. A splendid half section lay
ing 3 miles out from Plainview, all
under cultivation except about 20
acres, this has 10 acres of nice grove,
all fenced; no buildings, lies close to
school. This is cheap at $35 per acre,
terms $6,000 cash balance to remain
on the land at purchaser's own time
at 6 per cent. A splendid opportunity
for some one to complete a good home
cheap.
No. 3. A small farm of 80 acres,
located 8 miles from Plainview in
Pierce County, improved, with small
house and barn, No. 1 good soil. Price
$57.50 per acre, mortgage $800 at 5 per
cent balance cash.
No. 4. 160 acres 9 miles from Plain
view, 6 miles from Brunswick, all
under cultivation except pasture,
good grove, good house, fair stabling,
this can be had at a bargain for $22.50
per acre. All fenced: in eastern
Antelope county.
No. 5. A good 320 acre farm lying
6 miles from Brunswick, (Antelope
connty) Nebraska. All good new
buildings, is as good soil as can be
found in the country. Price, $35 per
acre, mortgage $5500, optional time;
will trade balance of equity ($5,700)
for a good stock general merchandise
or hardware.
No. 6, 480-acre stock ,farm, slose to
Foster (Pierce county) Neb. 200 acres
under cultivation balance fenced to
pasture. Good bouse and outbuildings.
Price $27.50 per acre. Half cash, bal
ance to suit purchaser. This is a snap
for some one.
No. 7 A splendid 240-acre farm 3i
miles from Plainview (Pierce county )
Good soil, lies well, 120acrescultivated
40 pasture, 80 good hay land; all fenced
fine lurge house and barn, granaries,
cribs, cattle sheds, etc. In fact, every
thing needed on a good farm. School
half mile of house. Price $60 per acre.
This is well worth the money.
Prairie View.
Spvci:tl Correspondent
Mrs. Frank Wiles is suffering with
neuralgia of the head.
The U. B. Missionary society met at
the parsonage Tuesday.
Charley Snoop's wood-saw was in
operation for Fred Spangler last Fri
day and Saturday.
Edna Treumain, of Lincoln, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Chas. Perry.
Miss Bertha Nelson and Mr. Londir
attended the opera last Saturday eve.
Phillip Spangler, of Manley, visited
his brother, Fred, last week.
George Berger shelled corn Monday.
Julius Pitz left today for treatment
at the hospital.
Gladys Nelson is suffering from
tonsilitis.
Bob Fitch, the mayor of Kenosha,
spent the holidays in our neighbor
hood. Wonder why? Too many on
the string, "Bob," be careful.
The young people of our vicinity are
taking advantage of these fine eve
nings by skating.
Henry Rist delivered hogs in Mynard
Monday.
Rev. McYay will hold protracted
meetings at the U. B. church, com
mencing next Sunday evening.
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Every thunder storm furnishes
additional proof that the risk to life
and property is so great that it
should be avoided.
There are hundreds of deaths an
nually from lightning.
There are hundreds of barns with
all their contents burned by light
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Annually hundreds of residences
are burned or destroyed by light
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tic animals are killed by lightning.
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Mirdock
(SiMf-lal Correspondent.)
Bert Austin returned to Omaha
Sunday.
M. W Moore returned from Omaha
Sunday.
i.J. J. Gust In returned from Omaha
Thursday. f. i
J." P. Mockenhaupt departed for Lin
coln Thursday.
Jas. Crawford Sundayed with rela
tive in Murdock.
Mrs. John Schwin was an east bound
passenger Tuesday.
Paul Schavey was a businees visitor
at Omaha Tuesday.
J. II. Funk was a business visitor at
Lincoln Wednesday.
Guy Lake returned Sunday after a
week's vacation abroad.
A. M.Cole and wife are visiting at
Plattsmouth this week.
Hare & Tool shipped a car of stock
to South Omaha Monday.
Warren T. Richards was a business
visitor at Omaha Tuesday.
Miss Alice Ward returned to her
home at Doniphan, Thursday.
Robert Stack visited at the capital
city several days of last week.
II. Meierjurgen shipped a car of
stock to South Omaha Tuesday.
Mrs. II. Schmidt returned Tuesday
from an extended visit with relatives
in Oklahoma.
Miss Minerva Tool spent last week
visiting friends at Nehawka. returning
Sunday evening.
A. Long and daughter, Miss Olive,
were visiting in the neighborhood of
Plattsmouth last week.
J. J. (Justin and A. A. Wallinger
shipped a car of hogs to South Omaha
on Wednesday of last week.
Ed. Jumper went to Weeping Water
Sunday, from which place lie will de
part for Sunny California in the near
futnre.
A. I). Zaar had the misfortune of
running a rusty nail in his hand last
week, which necessitated the aid of a
physician.
Cards are out announcing the com
ing marriage of Simon Iirakhage to
Miss Minnie liornemeier, which is
billed for Thursday, Jan. 18.
Dr. C. R. Trenholm made his regu
lar trip to Murdock Thursday, and ex
tracted Quite a number of teetli for
different people in this burg.
J. Ii. Funk has installed new fixtures
in his tonsorial parlors, which are un
excelled by any shop of this sized town
that we have ever seen, and this im
provement is a good advertisement fo
Murdock.
II. A. Gillespie has purchased the
business and confectionary stock, to
gether with the pool tables and fix
tures of J. P. Mockenhaupt, and will
conduct the business as before at the
same old stand.
W. S. Hare has purchased the busi
ness of JJilly Houston who was located
at 12th and Farnam streets, Omaha,
and is now a full-Hedged Omaha busi
ness man, and will "be at home" to
his many friends, at this address, in
the future.
a Sacrifice
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N. C. Taylor, Mgr.
